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Willow Ridge Elementary School is a proud member of the Sweet Home Central School District. Willow Ridge Elementary School is a community of learners who recognize the importance of a quality education.  Students, staff and parents work together to ensure that high standards of learning are maintained.  It is our belief that learning in today’s world requires students to use think critically and to solve problems by applying skills in new and unique ways. We recognize that children learn in a variety of contexts and that opportunities in the arts and athletics contribute to the development of the mind and body. Our aim is to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all our students. Willow Ridge is fortunate to have an experienced staff of adults who take great pride and responsibility in the care and in the learning of its students. Teachers and support staff are all committed to helping each child achieve success. The Willow Ridge parent community supports the school in many ways. The PTO, for example, provides many social opportunities for the Willow Ridge community to get together. Parent support helps make Willow Ridge a great place for children. Please feel free to contact the school.  Email addresses to the staff can be accessed by clicking on Staff Directory on the Willow Ridge home page.    You could always call!  The Main Office phone number is   (716) 250 – 1575. Willow Ridge rocks! Willow Ridge Elementary School 480 Willow Ridge Drive Amherst, NY 14228 Phone: (716) 250-1575 Fax: (716) 250-1585 Mr. David Lovering, Principal Mrs. Grace Casullo, Secretary to Principal Mrs. Donna McCrohan, School Nurse Mrs. Donna Speranza, School Counselor Willow Ridge Elementary School Reading Program The Sweet Home School District uses a workshop approach to the teaching of reading.  Click here to view the photo essay which is designed to give you a “taste” of what happens in your child's class when it comes to reading instruction. Willow Ridge Elementary School & Community Handbook The 2011-12 Willow Ridge School & Community Handbook is available on-line. Click here to download the handbook in Adobe PDF format.                         Healthier Food Choices in our Elementary Schools!! Beginning March 5, 2012 our Elementary Schools will be making changes to our school Food Service Department services as we work to become certified as an award winning school by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ s voluntary Healthier U.S. School Challenge. Click here to read a letter from Central Kitchen Supervisor Sandra Cocca regarding the changes you can expect to see. Latest Issue of PTO Newsletter News & Reviews Now On-Line Please click the link below to download the latest editions of the Willow Ridge PTO Newsletter News & Reviews newsletter in PDF format. Enjoy!! Latest Issues of News & Notes Now On-Line Please click the link below to download the latest editions of Mr. Lovering's News & Notes newsletter in PDF format. Enjoy!! Procedures for Bringing Food into Willow Ridge Please click the link below to read about the procedures for bring food into Willow Ridge for parties and other events. Special Bussing Request Form If you would like to have your child dropped off somewhere other than your home this year, you will need to fill out the attached form. Click on the link to download the form in Adobe PDF format. Board of Education Voting Meetings on Time Warner Cable 22 Sweet Home Board of Education voting meetings currently air on Time Warner Public Access channel 22. For more information on dates and times, click the link below. Guidelines for Requesting Work for Elementary Students Who Are Ill If your child is ill and you would like to gather some of the work that he or she has missed, please do not hesitate to call our school office to make the request. We ask that  you allow us at least 3 hours to gather the work since teachers are working with other students and will not be able to get things together immediately. Once we have the work together you may pick it up in the school's main office between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the building principal or your child's teacher. SUPERINTENDENT CONFERENCE DAY / NO SCHOOL K-12 Tuesday, May 1 Willow Ridge PTO Meeting Tuesday, May 1, 6:30pm Annual District Budget Hearing Tuesday, May 1, 7pm @ NVCC Board of Education 'Meet the Candidates' Night Tuesday, May 1, 7:15pm @ NVCC Board of Education Study Session Tuesday, May 1, 7:30pm @ NVCC Superintendent's Dinner & Forum Wednesday, May 2, 5:30pm @ Classics V Restaurant Maplemere Chorus & Elementary Gold & Honors Ensemble Orchestra Concert Thursday, May 3, 7pm @ HS Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, May 8, 7pm @ NVCC Willow Ridge Chorus, Elementary Gold Band & Middle School Jazz Ensemble Concert Thursday, May 10, 7pm @ HS ANNUAL DISTRICT BUDGET VOTE Tuesday, May 15, 7am - 9pm @ NVCC Dollars for Scholars Chicken BBQ Tuesday, May 15, 4-7pm @ HS Elementary Blue Band & Blue Orchestra Concert Tuesday, May 15, 7pm @ HS Aud PTA/PTO Council Meeting Monday, May 21, 6:30pm @ HS Library Willow Ridge Kindergarten Orientation Tuesday, May 22, 6:30pm Willow Ridge Grade 5 Visit to Middle School Thursday, May 24, 9am MEMORIAL DAY / NO SCHOOL K-12 Monday, May 28 Grade 4 Science Performance Test Wednesday, May 30

Last Modified: Apr 27, 2012