Admissions open online / Staff Returns Tue, Sep 2
VIRTUAL Parent Orientations Thu, Sep 4
Staff Professional Development Day Fri, Sep 5


First Day of School Mon, Sep 8


Rosh Hashanah,school closed Tue, Sep 23
Yom Kippur, school closed Thu, Oct 2
Indigenous People's Day, school closed Mon, Oct 13


Curriculum night 5:30pm – 6:30pm Thu, Oct 23


Halloween Sing Thu, Oct 30
School pictures Wed, Nov 19


School closes at noon
Thanksgiving Holiday, school closed
Thanksgiving Holiday, school closed
School resumes
Wed, Nov 26
Thur, Nov 27
Fri, Nov 28
Mon, Dec 1


All School Conferences Fri, Dec 5


Winter Vacation, last day of school Fri, Dec 19
School resumes Mon, Jan 5
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, school closed Mon, Jan 19
Valentine Sing Thu, Feb 12
Presidents' Weekend
School closed
Mon & Tue
February 16 & 17
Spring Vacation, last day of school
School resumes, according to class time
Fri, Mar 20
Mon, Apr 6


All School Conferences Fri, April 17
Spring Sing Thu, Apr 23
Memorial Day, school closed Mon, May 25


Last day of school Thu, May 28


June Group Begins Mon, Jun 1
June Group ends Thu, Jun 18
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19
June Group Extension begins Mon, Jun 22
June Group Extension ends Mon, Jun 26



Our experience at Woodward has been phenomenal. As our daughter's first year at Woodward is coming to a close, I've been reflecting on how much she's flourished and how much enjoyment she got out of school. She comes home with so many stories, and recounts her days with such enthusiasm. She gained so much independence and had a blast while doing it.

She learned so much in the Rainbow classroom - everything from colors and shapes to counting, outer space, and the process of metamorphosis. She loved being the "helper" and reading the schedule to the class. She loved all the story time, and related art projects, “table activities”, cooking lessons, celebrating holidays, and all the special extra music and yoga classes (she teaches us her moves at home!).

The small class size, low key environment, and phenomenal teachers make Woodward stand out. Woodward’s teachers and administrators exude so much professionalism (long tenure!), creativity and warmth, and I always feel secure knowing my daughter is in good hands. The intimate program also means communication with the staff is easy.

Woodward is a hidden gem. It's a down to earth, highly enriching school, where I never feel pressure. The families I've met through Woodward are all very special and impressive people, from diverse professional and ethnic backgrounds, and always willing to help each other out. It's truly a community, and one I'm very proud to be a part of.

I'm so happy with the program that I've decided to send my younger son next year as well, so my kids can be in nextdoor classrooms. I strongly recommend Woodward to prospective families and would love to talk to anyone interested in hearing more.

RAINBOW PARENTS

The William Woodward, Jr. Nursery School
435 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 744-6611       Fax: 212-744-0685
E-mail: info@wwjns.org

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