Woodlawn SchoolA Message from the Principal
Dear Woodlawn Parents,
My name is Robin Leigh Morrison and last June I accepted the Woodlawn School principalship. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Oregon in Elementary Education and my Masters degree at Lewis and Clark in Educational Administration. My classroom teaching experience includes all elementary grade levels. I have been in education for twenty-two years. I taught in Portland Public Schools for twelve-years, spent four years teaching overseas at the International School Manila in the Philippines, and worked three years as a PPS instructional specialist. I was the building administrator for two years at Applegate Elementary School; I supported Sabin Elementary School/ACCESS Program as the assistant principal for one year; and was the Hayhurst School principal for the last four years. I am very excited to join the Woodlawn community.
The Woodlawn staff continues to dedicate themselves to becoming outstanding educators for your child. Over the summer, the Woodlawn teachers participated in a variety of course work including math institutes, writing workshops, and literacy classes. The teachers plan to apply the knowledge gained from the course work to provide an excellent education for all of our students.
We encourage all students to begin the day with proper nutrition by eating breakfast. Students, who do not eat breakfast at school, are expected to arrive at 8:45AM and report to their designated waiting area. First through fifth grade students are to wait in the gym until the first bell (first through fifth graders eat breakfast in their classrooms). First through fifth grade teachers will pick students up at 8:45 AM from the gym. Kindergarteners, sixth, seventh, and eighth students are to report to the cafeteria to eat breakfast. Classroom teachers will meet their students in the cafeteria. The front of building is a drop off point only for students. Drivers please do not park along the front of the building and escort your child into the building. This creates a traffic jam in the morning.
During the 2009-2010 school year, Woodlawn School adopted a Code of Dress. The Code of Dress requires all PK-8th students to wear the approved code of colors. A list of the specific expectations is attached to this welcome letter. If you have any questions feel free to contact the office.
My philosophy includes open communication with families, and although I work diligently to accommodate unscheduled visits, I encourage you to make appointments when possible in order to guarantee quality time to discuss your student’s education. Please feel free to stop by individually and introduce yourself to me. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 503.916.6282.
Sincerely,
Robin Leigh Morrison
Principal
Woodlawn School
