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Waterford Street School (Pre K-1)
Waterford Street School will be a first experience with school for many of our Gardner students and their families. We aim for that to be a positive experience for all; one that fosters a life-long love of learning in children, while encouraging parents to be involved in their student's education through high school graduation and beyond.
School Start/End Times:
Full Day: 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal: 11:45 a.m.
Preschool:
AM: 9:15 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
PM: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
NOTE: Some grades have different start dates. See below for information.
August 30, 2021: Grade 1 ONLY 9:15 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
August 31, 2021: Grade 1 full day, Kindergarten begins, last names A-J - 1/2 day (9:15 -11:45 a.m.)
September 1, 2021: Grade 1 full day, Kindergarten begins, last names K-Z - 1/2 day (9:15 -11:45 a.m.)
September 2, 2021: Grade 1 & K full day
September 3, 2021: No School
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Bus Information for the 2022-2023 School Year
The start of the 2022-2023 school will be upon us before we know it. In order to allow the bus company an appropriate amount of time to plan routes, we want to relay some important dates concerning transportation. Read on... -
Summer Eats is Back!
All children in Gardner, 18 and under, will be able to access FREE breakfast and lunch this summer at Gardner High School. Read below for specific times and more information. Read on... -
GES Summer Reading Challenge
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Annual School Calendar 2022-2023
The school calendar for 2022-2023 was voted in by the School Committee on February 14, 2022. Read on...
Hello Waterford Street School Families!
At Waterford, we are committed to being a place where all community members experience joy, achievement, and care. We strive to accomplish this by:
- Learning and practicing what it means to be a safe, respectful, responsible, and kind Waterford Street School citizen - these four words make up our school mantra. We teach and live these values daily.
- Providing a rigorous, enriching, and enjoyable academic experience. We want your child to come home every day with knowledge to share, skills to demonstrate, and a smile on their face!
- Fostering positive relationships between the staff, students, and families.
- Infusing your child with a sense of belonging and pride in their school. Go Waterford Wildcats!
- Incorporating every child’s family as part of the school community. My door is always open and I welcome questions, concerns, and ideas parents and other members of the community would like to share. I also hope to see you at events we’ll have throughout the year celebrating the great work our teachers and students are doing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Sincerely,
Earl Martin
Principal
Vision
Leadership
An exemplary school requires effective leaders.
- Pursue school’s vision on a daily basis.
- Facilitate teacher participation in decision making process.
Staff
At Waterford Street School the staff will work cooperatively with both the students and their families.
- Have high expectations for student achievement and accept responsibility to help students meet those standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues on all facets of school improvement initiatives.
Curriculum and Instruction
We realize that the early school years are a time for children to discover how to learn and to build an inner excitement for continued success and greater explorations.
- Strive to be facilitators of the joy of learning while remembering the importance of child development principles.
- The learning standards are guided by specific, clearly stated goals for each grade level.
School Climate
Our school will establish clear guidelines for student behavior to provide a supportive and respectful environment that is emotionally and physically safe for young children.
- Entire staff helps students understand the importance of school rules and values.
- School rules are based upon fundamental principles that provide clear guidelines.
Collaboration
Waterford Street School will collaborate with the community to establish effective communication.
- Partnership in education is achieved by parents, students and teachers working toward the school’s commitment to lifelong learning.
Students
Students will participate with staff to reach their fullest potential striving to become responsible citizens. With a positive self-image, students will serve as role models for one another.
- Accept responsibilities for their learning and decisions.
- Believe in themselves and take pride in their accomplishments.
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Earl Martin
PrincipalPhone: (978) 632-1605, ext. 5100
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Melissa Henry
Assistant PrincipalPhone: (978) 632-1605, ext. 5200
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Megan Wilson
Special Education AdministratorPhone: (978) 632-1605, ext. 5123