Dear Friends:

We need to take a moment to recognize some of the many accomplishments of TWS

Starting with the fact that 97% of our 8th graders last year achieved level 3's and 4's on the ELA's (English Language Arts) state wide tests.  Second, the unique TWS early child learning approach can take credit for much of these results.  It is being recognized as such as we have added another pre-kindergarten class and now have a waiting list.  Third, our last year 8th graders continued the tradition of all graduates admitted to selective high schools and as we track our students through high school we are finding that close to 70% of our students who respond are being admitted into college.  Our goal is 100%.

This unique record of accomplishment is something to be very proud of.  TWS offers our children an extraordinary opportunity to insure their futures.  Building on early child learning (starting with reading at 3 years old) and then mentoring our children in a safe nurturing environment is the proved methodology.

It is not rocket science but it does require dedicated and passionate teachers and leaders and the focus on what we are trying to accomplish.  Nevertheless, we face difficult challenges in the next year.  TWS is not immune to the economic difficulties that will effect us all.  However, we recognize that our mission to provide a future for our children, still is priority #1.

As a community we will weather the current storm.  We appreciate the continued support of our entire community of TWS parents, friends and staff.  To each we say thank you for supporting our efforts to make a difference in the lives of so many deserving children.

With best regards,

Michael Druckman
Chairman of the Board
Trey Whitfield School