The mission of the Furnace Woods School is to inspire lifelong learning so that our children find joy in being productive, responsible and compassionate members of society.  We achieve this by:

• Selecting and implementing diverse research-based instructional strategies
• Learning about each child through timely and ongoing assessments that guide their instruction
• Teaching and demonstrating respect for and acceptance of cultural diversity
• Promoting appreciation of and engagement in the arts
• Building a dynamic, open and inclusive partnership among the children, parents, teachers, staff, the principal and the community

FURNACE WOODS LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST RETIRES AFTER 43 YEARS

Furnace Woods Library Media Specialist Elaine Desimone will retire at the end of June after 43 years of service to... <more info>

SALAD DAYS FROM THE FURNACE WOODS SALAD GARDEN

Students at Furnace Woods Elementary School recently enjoyed fresh salad with lettuce from their own salad garden, which... <more info>

Saturday, July 4, 2009
 - Independence Day
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
 - Board of Ed Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
 - Summer Learning Lab ends
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
 - Board of Ed Meeting