August 23, 2011

Dear Parents,

I hope this letter finds you relaxing and enjoying what only the summer months can offer with family and friends. As we enter the last weeks of summer vacation and September approaches, a new school year is about to begin. As an educator, I have always viewed September as a time of new beginnings, and this year it is especially true for me.

As the new Principal of Woodcliff Middle School, I wanted to take the time to introduce myself and express what an honor it is to be part of such a strong and supportive community. Woodcliff Lake has always been identified as a community that values education and its schools. As a result, our students have always proven to be high achievers, and I look forward to becoming part of a well-established learning community.

Prior to joining Woodcliff Lake, I have served as a middle school principal, an assistant principal and a middle school teacher. I now look forward to making the same personal and professional commitment that I have in the past to the Woodcliff Middle School. Throughout my years as an administrator I have had the fortune of being part of effective learning communities that have been recognized for their achievements and I look forward to celebrating that same success with our students and teachers.

At the middle school, the administration and the teachers will continue to work together to provide superior academic and social experiences for our students. We are truly fortunate to have a dedicated and professional staff that works extremely hard to offer our students an outstanding education that will prepare them to be successful in their high school years and daily lives.

In conjunction with the staff and middle school administration, I invite you to be a member of this partnership. For our students to truly be successful we need to work closely on a daily basis to offer the most rewarding experiences possible. I look forward to hearing from you and invite you to call, email or just stop by; my door is always open. I look forward to working with you this year and seeing you in September.

Sincerely,

Jack E. Leonard