Woodland School District 50

Ms. Quinn and Ms. Newman are Building Thinking Classrooms at Woodland Intermediate! Watch as Ms. Quinn's Challenge Math students work in small groups to solve a complex problem using teamwork, collaboration, and the encouragement to take risks.
With this model, students jump right in and start "thinking" even if they aren't sure what to do or how to solve it yet. They aren't completing steps or following directions, they are noticing patterns, testing new ideas, and making connections in order to figure out what to do next.
The students are given a prompt and a few reminders and then they set out to solve the problem.
Reminders:
Everyone contributes (pass the marker)
Take turns
All ideas are good ideas
Be supportive
They are even encouraged to learn and take inspiration from the work they see happening in the other groups. Knowledge is shared!
#LifeintheW

Please help us welcome two new team members to Woodland!

• Mr. Brian Todorovic - Data Analytics Manager
• Ms. Abby Dixon - Social Worker at Woodland Intermediate

We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW

Please help us welcome two new team members to Woodland!
• Mr. Michael Brierton - Physical Education Teacher at Woodland Intermediate
• Mr. Quintin Fiala - Physical Education Teacher at Woodland Elementary
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW

Thank you to the Gurnee Fire Department for being on site while our littlest Wildcats participated in a fire drill at Woodland Primary!
Practicing safety procedures is an important part of keeping everyone safe and helping students know what to do in the event of an emergency. For this drill, the students practiced stopping what they were doing, listening carefully to their teacher, walking quietly outside with their class, and waiting until it was safe to return to the building.
Everyone did a great job!

New curriculum in action! 💚🐯
In Ms. Chandrasekar’s class, our Wildcats are growing their reading and literacy skills!

A huge thank you to our AMAZING bus drivers for keeping "cool" 😎 in these hot temperatures! We appreciate you! #LifeintheW

WEDNESDAY: Team Up for Good Attendance - Wear your favorite sports team shirt or colors!
Looks like a few of the students in Ms. Beaudry's class will be cheering for the Bears this football season.
This week we are kicking off Attendance Awareness Month with a districtwide spirit week. Increasing overall student daily attendance is one of the three main goals of the Woodland Board of Education.
It's not too late to participate!
🦸‍♂️ THURSDAY: Favorite Character Day (Wear a shirt with your favorite character or colors)
💚🐯 FRIDAY: Be Present Be Proud Day (Wear green & white or Woodland spirit wear)

Please help us welcome two new team members to Woodland!
• Ms. Valerie James - 1st Grade Teacher at Woodland Elementary
• Ms. Danielle Dechter - 3rd Grade Teacher at Woodland Elementary
We are so excited to have you both on the Woodland team! This is #LifeintheW

It’s Spirit Week at Woodland!
We are celebrating Attendance in the W all week long. Attendance matters and showing up every day makes a difference in out students’ learning, growth, and success.
If you need a little inspiration for what to wear each day, check out what our Family Coordinators would wear to show their spirit!
Keep showing up, Wildcats!
#AttendanceWorks #LifeintheW #YourPresenceMatters

A fun lesson about Inferencing!
There was a disaster in the classroom, and Ms. Sellers and her students had to get to the bottom of the mystery. They had to use the evidence they found, background knowledge, and personal experiences to come to a conclusion. #LifeintheW

Safety in the W! It is very important to go over safety procedures and conduct safety drills at the beginning of the school year. This week, students went over how to evacuate through the back of the bus in the event of an emergency. Thank you to the Transportation team for providing guidance, and helping our students and teachers practice!
Here are just a few photos from the bus evacuation drill at Elementary and Intermediate.

Thank you to the Burger King Foundation for supporting the students in Ms. Bernick's class through the Crown A Classroom program!

In her application she stated "I want to provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel supported and have the necessary school supplies to feel successful in their learning."

She was excited to unbox the supplies and get them in the hands of her students! #LifeintheW

Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Wilinski want to know what is your favorite sport? 🤩
They hope your school year is off to a beautiful start!

The first week of school is coming to an end, and our Elementary Wildcats celebrated with an all-school assembly, where staff and students reviewed our ROAR expectations for the new school year:

R – Respectful
O – Ownership
A – Accepting
R – Ready

Without a doubt, these Wildcats are ready to ROAR this school year!

Our Primary Wildcats have arrived! The sun was shining and our students showed up ready to learn. There were some first day nerves, but our amazing Primary staff made everyone feel comfortable and excited about the new school year.
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year, Wildcats!

Happening Now: Primary Welcome Times!
Our littlest Wildcats are exploring Primary, visiting their classrooms, meeting their teachers, and getting excited for their first day of school tomorrow!

Intermediate Wildcats are here and ready to ROAR! Here's to an amazing year in the W!

Woodland Middle School students are back and better than ever! Wishing all the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders a fabulous first day of school!

Our Elementary Wildcats are BACK and ready to take on the new school year! #LifeintheW

Happening Now! Intermediate’s Sneak Peek is welcoming our students and families back for the new school year. Students are dropping off supplies, seeing their classrooms, and meeting their teachers! 💚🐯