The COVID-19 crisis may have upended the spring semester, but it hasn't dampened our community's innovation, outreach, and involvement. Despite physical distancing, life at Wildwood endures as faculty, students, and alumni find new ways of applying the Life Skills and Habits of Mind and Heart to these uncertain times. Wildwood In Action Facing the Fight The Wildwood Institute for STEM Research and Development (WISRD) has been hard at work using 3D printing technology to provide healthcare workers with personal protective equipment (PPE). Click here to learn more.
Leading the Conversation Operating in a distributed learning environment presents challenges and opportunities for both teachers and students. Starting during spring break, the Outreach Center virtually hosted more than 200 educators to share best practices and advice. Click here to learn more.
"Landis on the Line" Head of School Landis Green shines a spotlight on various members of the Wildwood community and how they have transitioned their work to a distributed learning environment. Spoiler alert—it's not always smooth sailing, but there's always an opportunity to learn, reflect, or laugh it off. Watch the latest episodes here!
Upper School Humanities Teacher Holli Plummer Featured on "Marketplace Tech" Listen to Holli discuss some of the challenges and solutions teachers have been implementing for students in a distributed learning environment. Click here to listen.
Good Morning, Good Morning... The beloved weekly elementary tradition of All School Meeting continues (virtually). We hope the "Good Morning" song brings comfort, normalcy, and humor to our elementary families, and sparks fond memories for our middle and upper families!
Wildwood Alumni Offer a Virtual College Experience to Current Students In lieu of in-person college visits, Wildwood's College Counseling department is connecting alumni with current students to help guide their college research and decision-making process. Click here to learn more.
#GivingTuesdayNow is May 5, 2020 Connect with us through kindness and generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week for #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity. Participation in Annual Giving directly supports our dedicated faculty and staff.
We Want to Hear From You During this time, all of us are learning. Your input is invaluable as we gauge our efforts in providing a distributed learning environment that is engaging. We are partnering with Pacific Consulting Group to collect feedback from current parents. Please be on the lookout for an email from Pacific Consulting Group with a survey link. Your response is greatly appreciated. Wildwood's Newsletter is emailed periodically to alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends of Wildwood to provide information on important school news. Forward this email to a friend. View this email in your web browser.
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