Dear Willard Families,

Our school goal for 2009-2010 targets literacy as stated below:  100% of Willard students will become independent strategic readers as evidenced by the ability to meet or exceed: 
 
• CT Preschool Standards COG 9 - 11 Pre reading Skills (pre K) 
Understands and participates in conversation 
Shows Understanding of Stories 
Displays Knowledge of Books and Print 
• DRA independent benchmark (grades k-5) 
• CREC Assessment benchmark (grades 3-5) 
• CMT Reading Comprehension Goal (grades 3-5) We hope you and your children have a great school year and look forward to a positive partnership in the common goal of maximizing the achievement of all of our students.

Sincerely,
Salvatore Urso, 
Principal 
Jen Derick
, Assistant Principal

Salvatore Urso - Principal
1088 Norton Road
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151      Emergency Closing/Late Opening (828-8594)
Fax: (860) 828-4178

Congratulations to Mrs. Eileen Cutler, who was selected as the Willard School Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009