Celebrating 40 Years of Academic Excellence with Solid Community Partnerships

Laurel Woods Elementary School turns 40 this year and what a great way to celebrate the anniversary than with community partnerships. We saw a wonderful demonstration of this during our 40^th Year Anniversary Celebration held January 10 at the North Laurel Community Center. Many of our LWES families, administrators, teachers, staff, and business partners attended, as well as, former students, staff and special invited guests. 

Laurel Woods has evolved over the years becoming a school with high academic standards and increased performance. I believe that this feat could not have happened without the partnerships of the school, parents and the community at-large.

I hope that the next 40 years form even a tighter bond among these entities. Perhaps, we can see a presence of more of our parents with their own businesses partner up with the school and PTA to sponsor a particular after school program, in-house assembly or other valuable activities and programs like the Science Fair, Dolphin Dance or Heritage Dinner to name a few. 

There’s an old African Proverb that states, “It takes a village to raise a child.”  I would like to add to it if I may, “It takes a village not only to raise a child but to also educate one.”

Share your thoughts about Laurel Woods turning 40 or where you would like to see it 40 years from now.