Dear Editor:
Nov. 12-18 will mark the 90th annual observance of American Education Week.
The AEW tagline, “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,” highlights the importance of bringing together educators, parents, student and communities in a unified effort to build great public schools.
Today’s teachers do more than teach basic skills. They nurture and inspire children despite obstacles. They help students learn essential skills not always measured in testing, such as critical thinking, conflict resolution, cooperation and problem solving, which help students throughout life.
Parents, we invite you to visit your child’s classroom and learn for yourself how you and the teacher can work together. If you do not have children, please consider visiting your nearest public school and see today’s educators in action.  Ask how you can contribute to a child’s success. We’ll be glad to have you as our guest.
Thank you for taking time to read this letter. We are proud to make a difference in the lives of the students in Woonsocket School District.
Sincerely,
Rod Weber
Superintendent
Paula Lynch
K-6 Principal