Letter from Mr. Schmidt

September 2009

Dear Parents:

SLCD Woodside hopes to serve 156 students in the NYC Metropolitan area. We provide a comprehensive educational program for students ranging from grade 7 to grade 12. We have high expectations for all of our students and strive to unlock each student's potential by providing a secure and nurturing learning environment. The children who attend SLCD Woodside are motivated and caring. Each student will rise to their potential in their own individual ways. The possibilities are endless when you combine our students' potential with the involved parent community that embraces SLCD. Together, with the talented SLCD staff of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals, we aim to prepare our youngsters for their future succeses at SLCD and in life.

Our pedagogical staff leads students in the acquisition and development of the tools to make them life-long learners. We believe that teaching needs to be differentiated and modified to meet the needs of a wide-range of abilities and learning styles without compromising the content. SLCD Woodside enters into the 2009-2010 school year with many exciting new initiatives aimed at meeting the New York State Learning Standards and the New York State Regents requirements.

As I have often stated, "SLCD is like a family." Working together as a team, the SLCD staff, parents and students support one another. We have an active Parent Teacher Family Association which collaborates on school-wide projects. Our student government rallies our student body to become a cohesive and spirited community through sponsoring charitable events as well as organizing school spirit days. Additionally, our PTFA provides so many wonderful opportunities for our children. The PTFA assists with community building through activities such as School Socials and Carnival Day. It is an integral part of our school. The PTFA also provides classroom support through the organization of class parents.

I look forward to having you join us in developing and supporting the growth of our children.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Schmidt
Assistant Director