Lion’s Pride Points from 2014-2015
• We’re Project Based Learning
pioneers for Frederick County.
Our students coordinated and
executed a Lemonade Stand, a
Fun Run, and a Yard Sale to
benefit our school and our
community.
• Our volunteers logged in over
1,000 more hours than last year!
• We are ranked #1 in Frederick
County in Intervention Reform
Initiatives.
• We increased our attendance
rate to 95.9%. A “superior”
rating is 96%.
• We are above county averages
in math and reading
achievement.
• We received county
recognition for Google use and
Technology Innovation. We
broadcast our school news
daily to both buildings!
Our School Mission
Statement:
The staff, students, parents and
community of New Midway-
Woodsboro Elementary School
work together to develop life-long
learners and successful members of
society. We are committed to
maintaining a safe environment,
where all students have equal
access to rigorous on and above
grade level curriculum. By nurturing
students’ strengths, we guide them
in being healthy well-rounded
citizens who demonstrate
exemplary character. We are a
highly qualified professional staff
that stays current on research-
based best practices and does
whatever is necessary to ensure
that all students succeed.
New Midway-
Woodsboro Elementary
Our School Vision Statement:
All staff, students, parents, and
community of New Midway-
Woodsboro Elementary School
collaborate to foster life-long
learning and honorable character
in the 21st century. We nurture
diverse learners in a safe, happy,
and engaging environment which
promotes academic excellence
and encourages students to be
their best and nothing less.
About our School
Principal: Giuseppe Di Monte
Twitter @GDiPrincipal
Assistant Principal: Nicole Bell
Twitter @NicoleRaeFCPS
New ! community email address:
New Midway Elementary School (grades 3-5)
12226 Woodsboro Pike
Keymar, MD 21757
Phone: 240-236-1500, Fax: 240-236-1501
Mrs. Gwen Kuster, Secretary
Woodsboro Elementary School (grades Pre-K-2)
101 Liberty Road
Woodsboro, MD 21798
Phone: 240-236-3700, Fax: 240-236-3701
Mrs. Oneida Eaves, Secretary
Volunteers/PTA
Our parents are key to our success!
Our PTA funds agenda books, field
trips, and assemblies. Please follow
them on Twitter and Facebook, as
well as on our school website.
Attend a PTA meeting and get to
know our families!
Our volunteers and PTA support our
school to host Open Houses,
picnics, a Fall Festival, Halloween
festivities, and many other
traditional family activities for our
students. We also host Math Night,
Reading Night, and STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics)Night to educate and
engage students and their families
in learning.
Behaviors for Success
Our school staff uses character
education to develop the whole student.
We are committed to using the following
pillars to focus on positive behavior.
Respect
• Listen and be open to the ideas
of others
• Follow directions
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to
self
Caring
• Be helpful
• Use kind words and actions
Responsibility
• Be prepared
• Come to school on time
Fairness
• Take turns
• Let others speak
Trustworthiness
• Be dependable
• Be honest
Citizenship
• Always do your best
• Use materials and equipment
safely
Our Guidance Counselor is
Susan Cox. She can be
reached at [email protected]
or 240-236-1436 (NM) 240-236-3694 (W)