by Laura Purdom | Sep 17, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
The weather was pristine, the food was delicious, and the vibe was warm, happy and laid back. Last week’s Homecoming & 100th Anniversary Party brought together Ashwood alumni, former faculty and parents, and current families and faculty to celebrate 100... 
by Laura Purdom | Sep 17, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
To the perennial question, “What I did you do on your summer vacation?” Ashwood’s book-loving 5th through 8th graders might all have the same answer: I read a great book and designed a tee-shirt inspired by it! As school began last week, tee-shirts... 
by Laura Purdom | Sep 10, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Last week, fourth-grader Georgia brought a monarch caterpillar to school in a roomy vase with plenty of snacks to nibble on. To Class 3-4 it seemed likely that Foofoo was ready to settle down for a long nap, so the class said its farewells on Friday, anticipating a... 
by Laura Purdom | Sep 10, 2019 | News
Each year the administration rolls out the grassy carpet to welcome parents, new and returning, to the school year. Once again this year, we had a fine crop of parents, administrators and board members on hand to chat, drink tea, eat cake, and pick up their welcome... 
by Laura Purdom | Sep 3, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Each year, on the first day of school, the school community gathers to greet children, teachers, and parents and to welcome the new first graders. New first graders each receive a rose from their seventh-eighth grade “buddies.” Teachers offered a wish for...