Welcome Back to School!
News from Principal Kathy Taylor
Welcome Back to School!
The excitement is building as we are only 1 week from the First Day of School for students in grades 1-12! Kindergarten students will begin on Tuesday, September 4th. All of the classrooms have been cleaned, the hallways and floors are sparkling, and the teachers are getting ready for the arrival of their students! This is promising to be a fun, productive, and joyful school year!
Starting off my 23rd year in education as the Principal of Meetinghouse School and Westminster Elementary School is a dream come true! For the past 10 years, I have proudly served as the Assistant Principal of our outstanding schools. Prior to that, I taught grades 1, 2, and 4 in diverse and large districts in Virginia. I am extremely grateful and thrilled for the opportunity to take the helm of MHS and WES as we continue to grow and move our schools forward in this ever-changing world.
Please know, we have an open door policy and welcome your thoughts, concerns and helpful comments. We are a team in your child's education!
Looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Sincerely,
Kathy Taylor
School News and Events
MHS Playground
Phase 1 of the MHS Paving project has been completed. We also have a new slide and basket hoop! Phase 2 will be completed next summer.
Sneak Peek - August 23rd, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
This sneak peak is traditionally for new families to our schools. However, if your child is anxious about the start of school, please feel free to attend this event.
Sneak Peek - Mystery Classrooms
New Teachers and Staff
Daniel Deneen, Assistant Principal
Laura Quinn, 5th Grade Teacher
Danielle Parenteau, 3rd Grade Teacher
Beth Duffy, 2nd Grade Teacher
Alex Hogan Kosciak, School Adjustment Counselor
MHS/WES Drop-off and Pick-Up Map
Important Upcoming Dates:
August 28th - First Day of School! (grades 1-12)
September 4th - First Day of School for Kindergarten!
September 6th - WES Parents' Night
September 11th - WES Picture Day
September 18th - MHS Picture Day
September 19th - MHS/WES PTO Meeting, WES Library @ 6:30 PM
September 26th - MHS Open House
More about Mrs. Taylor
MA in Education, University of Virginia
CAGS in School Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University
BA in Education and Psychology, Virginia Wesleyan College
Teacher of the Year, Lakeside Elementary School, Richmond VA 2006-2007 & 2007-2008
Email: ktaylor@awrsd.org
Website: www.awrsd.org/wes/
Location: 9 Academy Hill Road, Westminster, MA, USA
Phone: 978-874-2043 978-874-0163
Twitter: @PrincipalKathyT