Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. This is quite an unusual year as we open our school to virtual teaching and learning due to COVID-19. We will work on establishing relationships with our students and families as our families become even more involved in the educational journey at Willard Model Elementary School.
Your child(ren) will receive the same caring education virtually that you would expect in our school building. You will hear and see Morning Meetings occurring to provide students with some opportunities to socialize with peers on a regular basis. Mrs. Lee, our school counselor, will be meeting regularly with our sharks, as well as all of our resource teachers. In addition to the content that is expected in a classroom, your child wil participate in art, music, PE and media services (library).
Willard Model Elementary School is like a family. We are proud to have had a Norfolk Public Schools' Teacher of the Year, Mr. Matthew Roadruck (2014). Additionally, we have had two teachers place in the Norfolk Public Schools' Top 10 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Sherry Lee (2015) and Mrs. Dana Wakefield (2016). We have a dedicated faculty and staff willing to go "above and beyond" to meet the needs of our students. While students are learning, teachers will be nurturing a positive, safe and caring environment for students to excel. In addition to recognizing students for their academic successes, we are also recognizing students who exhibit positive character traits and make efforts to improve the school day for others. Three overarching themes exist this year as we address behaviors. We are recognizing students who are SAFE, are RESPONSIBLE and are RESPECTFUL. Please help us reinforce these behaviors by acknowledging these same appropriate behaviors at home.
I invite parents and family members to be actively involved in the daily learning taking place through our school. Small steps will lead to huge successes. Designate a space or area for your child to complete classwork and engage in Zoom lessons that is free from distractions. Check for classwork that needs to be submitted through Canvas. Check ParentVUE to stay abreast of classwork and test grades. Create an open dialogue with your child about school to learn his/her favorite subjects and why that subject is a favorite.

Our school day is 8:55-3:15 with an allocated one-hour break from 11:30-12:30. During this time, we have a designated 15-minute silent reading time, a 30-minute lunch and a 15-minute recess. Wednesday is an asynchronous day for students to complete any missing assignments and receive additional support, providing Equity and Excellence for all!

The faculty and staff at Willard Model Elementary School want all of our students to be successful and feel great about the education they are receiving.

I encourage you to maintain an active role in your child’s education. Together, we can create a positive learning experience for your child.

We are in this together. Let’s have a JAW-some year!
Mrs. Honeycutt

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