Fall Sports in Full Swing!
The fall athletics program is underway and our Middle School student athletes are running their hearts out, kicking it into high gear, and swinging for the fences! Take a look at the Athletics schedule and catch a game or meet before the fall season ends.
https://www.dist50.net/o/middle/page/athletics
Board of Education President Anna Chang-Yen, and Board Member Brianna Powvens, recently attended the Rotary Club of Gurnee. They were invited to give a presentation about the Roles & Responsibilities of a school board/school board members. They also shared information about why they decided to serve the community in this role, provided updates about the school district and Woodland's new Five-Year Strategic Plan, and explained what it means to be part of #LifeintheW. We appreciate these Community Partnerships!
Annual Fill the Drum Marching Band Exhibition, Sept. 21
Join us for a night on Warren's Football Field for a Marching Band Exhibition featuring FOUR different Marching Bands. The WMS Marching Band will be there, along with the D56 Viking Band, Warren's Football Band, and Warren's Competition Band! This is a free event, but we are asking attendees to help us "Fill the Drum" with donations to send relief to the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Warren O'Plaine Football Field, 500 N. O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee
The Woodland Marching Wildcats will come out ROARING as they play Katy Perry's "ROAR" - you don't want to miss it!
Our Operations & Facilities Department is amazing. Excited to have two new leaders join us to support our schools, staff and district. Please join us in welcoming Phillip Churchill and Adam Halperin to #LifeintheW. Welcome aboard!
Annual Fill the Drum Marching Band Exhibition, Sept. 21
Join us for a night on Warren's Football Field for a Marching Band Exhibition featuring FOUR different Marching Bands. The WMS Marching Band will be there, along with the D56 Viking Band, Warren's Football Band, and Warren's Competition Band! This is a free event, but we are asking attendees to help us "Fill the Drum" with donations to send relief to the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Warren O'Plaine Football Field, 500 N. O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee
The Woodland Marching Wildcats will come out ROARING as they play Katy Perry's "ROAR" - you don't want to miss it!
Music in the W! Woodland Intermediate students walked into Music class and couldn't wait to make music on these big colorful drums. They worked on a two-part beat to a Swahili greeting song from Kenya called "Jambo Bwana". They were excited to hear a phrase they were familiar with in the song: "Hakuna Matata" = "No Worries"
Kindergarten students rocking those MAP tests! Great job kiddos. #LifeintheW
Honoring those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded by teaching this history to our students who weren't born yet. Pictured here are students in Mr. Lakemacher's class making remembrance posters and reflecting on the tragic events that we promised to Never Forget. Today we remember the innocent lives lost, and the many lives that were forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Who's ready for a Wildcat Workout?
The outside lane is for scooters, and the inside lane is for running, jumping, skipping, or galloping around the track. The middle of the gym is for hula hoops, jump ropes, or dancing. After the workout, these Kindergarten students were going to learn a new game called Crossing the Ocean. A great way to get the wiggles out while learning how to keep our bodies active. #LifeintheW
During a visit to Mrs. Hansen's 1st grade class for morning meeting, Ms. Blasius thinks she might know the answer to the Joke of the Day!
What do cows like to do on the weekends?
The answer: Go to the MOOOOOOvies. 🤣
There are still opportunities to join the #LifeintheW team! The school year is off to a great start, but we have a few more openings in key positions.
Take a look and apply today:
https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
We are also recruiting for our Parent Mentor Program. The program has expanded and now serves Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate!
Learn More: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-mentor-program
Long weekend ahead!!! Any fun plans?
REMINDER:
Friday, Sept. 1 is a SIP Day and Early Release for Students
Monday, Sept. 4 the District is closed for the Labor Day holiday
Early release times are as follows:
Primary: 10:40 a.m.
Elementary: 10:50 a.m.
Middle: 11:35 a.m.
Intermediate: 12:20 p.m.
The full schedule of SIP Days and other important events & holidays can be found on the District Calendar (revised and approved in March 2023) HERE: https://5il.co/1uc3z
Big News. HUGE NEWS. Woodland Middle School band students have a new form of transportation in the morning.
The BAND BUS is here! 🚌🎷🎺🎼
Without morning transportation, band might not be possible for all students. This additional route helps our band students, our band parents, and of course the WMS band program! #LifeintheW
UPDATED: Excessive Heat Warning.
Woodland D50 will move to an Early Release for ALL Woodland schools on Wednesday and Thursday. Additional Information HERE: https://www.smore.com/rs4mt
Please read this important message from Woodland D50 regarding the Extreme Heat Advisory in effect for our area in the coming days. The safety of our staff and students is our top priority, so here are a few precautionary measures we will be taking - LEARN MORE: https://www.smore.com/bxrzm
Please join us in welcoming two new Assistant Principals to the Woodland Intermediate Team! The Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Aug. 17 to approve the employment of Ms. Goldman and Mr. Silasiri to fill two vacancies at the Intermediate school before the start of the school year.
Aileen Goldman is the new Assistant Principal/Special Education Supervisor. Ms. Goldman has a Special Education background from her experiences in Skokie District 69 and Passages Charter School in Chicago.
James Silasiri is the new Assistant Principal to fill the vacancy created when Pablo Arboleda moved to the administrative team at Woodland Elementary. Mr. Silasiri has been part of the Woodland learning community as a 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Middle School since 2002.
Congratulations and Welcome!
#LifeintheW
Join us for Popsicles with the Principals! Come have a cool treat with your Woodland friends on the playground, and celebrate school starting next week.
Woodland Elementary, Aug. 16, 3 - 5 p.m.
Woodland Intermediate, Aug. 17, 3 -5 p.m.
We can't wait to see you!
We had an absolute blast at Gurnee Days this weekend! Our super 70's "Woodland Rocks" float looked great thanks to all the helpers who pitched in to create props, and the @WMS Marching Band added music to the "Celebration!" (Kool & the Gang) #LifeintheW
Happening Now: Medication Drop-Off
Medication Drop-Off for ALL schools will be on Monday, Aug. 14 at Woodland Middle School from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 - 7 p.m.
Nurses and health assistants from each school are here to take medications, physicals, vaccine forms and discuss health needs with parents ahead of the "meet and greet" days. We wanted to make it a one-stop event for families with children in multiple schools.
Parents are strongly encouraged to drop off medication today if at all possible!
Today we are getting to know some of our new Woodland educators during New Staff Orientation. During welcome and introductions, we had the pleasure of meeting this Mother & Daughter duo from Spain! They will both be teaching at Woodland Middle School this year so please help us give them a warm Woodland welcome. #LifeintheW
