August 9, 2021

 

Dear Boutwell Families,

 

It is with great pride that I welcome all our students and families to the Boutwell School! I am excited to have our students bring their enthusiasm, excitement, and laughter into our classrooms! Throughout the past twenty years, I have had the privilege of working with students, parents, and colleagues in the Wilmington Public Schools. I have educational experience spanning grades K-2 with a specific concentration in early childhood literacy, curriculum, and instruction. Along with the dedicated staff, I will work diligently to support the growth of your child and maintain personal connections to families.

 

At the Boutwell School, we provide a positive and productive learning environment for all our students, many of whom are experiencing public school for the first time. We create a balance between each child’s academic, social, and emotional development while at the same time being cognizant of curriculum and instruction. With the support and involvement of our families, we strive to make each child’s school experience an enriching one that will lay the foundation for years to come.

 

I invite you to become an active member in our school community by volunteering, joining the Boutwell Parent Advisory Council (PAC), School Advisory Council (SAC), and attending school activities and events whenever possible. The Boutwell Parent Advisory Council continues to be a strong and involved presence within our school. The PAC funds many enrichment programs that enhance our curriculum and supports our school values: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Try Even When It’s Hard. Their contributions to the students and families at our school are instrumental in developing a strong sense of community. The School Advisory Council is another opportunity families can become involved. This council includes representatives of families, teachers, and administrators from both the Boutwell and Wildwood Schools. Their charge is to develop a school improvement plan that supports the four priorities identified in the current district strategic plan.

 

I believe effective communication is instrumental in ensuring students have a positive educational experience. Throughout the year, I will provide families with general information, frequent updates, monthly newsletters, and important information using a variety of means such as written communication sent home in your child’s backpack, email, Twitter, and the district/school website. Please be sure to follow the Boutwell School on Twitter @Boutwell36 and visit the district website at www.wpsk12.com. You can easily view the Boutwell website by clicking on the Our Schools tab and selecting Boutwell Early Childhood Center. Additionally, feel free to contact me at 978-694-6070 or [email protected].

 

Lastly, I kindly ask that families secure Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in their calendars for our Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation. All incoming students and families are invited to visit the school. Parents/guardians will join me in the café and students will meet their teachers in their assigned classrooms. Also, our Open House will be held on the evening of Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Preschool parents/guardians are invited to attend at 6:00 pm and Kindergarten parents/guardians will attend at 6:30 pm.

 

I look forward to meeting you and having a successful school year!

 

Sincerely,

Kristen Walsh

Principal