Ms. Briody recently invited us over to Elementary to play math games as a fun way to practice place value and counting by tens and ones. BINGO! #LifeintheW
Near the top of the list for Fastest on Earth...
A 4th or 5th grader ripping off their coat on the first warm day in February for outdoor recess. 😎
Woodland D50 Board of Education Meeting, Feb. 22
Meeting Information & Agenda: https://www.smore.com/ptm2s
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Woodland Intermediate Spelling Bee Finalists, and the four Parent Mentors in this photo will be presenting to the Board of Education under Superintendent Report to talk about how the Parent Mentor program is growing!
Woodland D50's Black Dads Rock Panel at the Black History Month Celebration at the Warren Newport Public Library!
A wonderful celebration of art, music, poetry, dancing and community! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Black History Month Community Celebration at the Warren Newport Library in Gurnee.
The Board of Education is reviewing a draft calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Dr. Machak is inviting Woodland D50 families to weigh in on the February "mini-break" and the School Improvement Planning (SIP) Day schedule. Read his letter in the weekly newsletter and take the survey: https://www.smore.com/gm4h3
Thank you for your feedback!
Congratulations to the Exchange Club of Gurnee Young Citizenship Award Recipients!
Ella V., 8th Grade, Woodland Middle School
Darious V., 5th Grade, Woodland Intermediate
#LifeintheW
Remember how the Gurnee Police Department was asking for help from the community to make Valentine's Day cards for seniors? Yesterday was delivery day! National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Officers had the honor of delivering the hand-made cards alongside district and community leaders. Everyone was feeling the love on Valentine's Day.
Love in the breakfast line at WMS!
The Positive Culture Club (with help from 8th grade classes, art students, and special education classes) decorated breakfast bags to spread Valentine's Day kindness through food. Thank you to Arbor for allowing the students to decorate the breakfast bags, and to our students for adding sunshine to our day. #LifeintheW
Woodland Elementary Students make sure that everyone is feeling the love on Valentine's Day! Thank you for sharing your kindness throughout the school. #LifeintheW
Are you ready for the big game this weekend?! Woodland Wildcats had fun getting ready for the Super Bowl with football inspired activities in P.E.! Here are a few photos from Primary and Elementary. 🏈
These Wildcats have talent! Congratulations to all the WMS Talent Show contestants for putting on a GREAT show.
And the winners are...
1st place- The Woodland Drumline (6, 7, & 8th grades)
2nd place- Fode T. (7th grade)
3rd place tie- Luna G. (8th grade) and Serenity H. (7th grade)
Thank you First Responders!
Woodland sends a big thank you to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Gurnee Police Department, and the Gurnee Fire Department for their support and guidance during our annual safety drills. Building relationships with local first responders is an important part of our safety plans.
Caring 4 Kids Clothing Drive
Morgan Ghys, Miss Northern Illinois’ Teen (and former Woodland student) needs your help! Morgan has partnered with Caring 4 Kids to do a Clothing Drive for kids in the community. She is collecting new and gently used clothing for kids including sweatshirts, crewnecks, sweatpants, and leggings to keep kids warm and comfortable. (Youth sizes 5 / 6 up to 16)
There are collection boxes at each school, and in the district office. We are accepting donations through Friday, Feb. 23.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Special Concert on Friday, Feb. 2!
Join the WMS Jazz Band for NOLA Jazz Night featuring music in the style of the brass bands from New Orleans.
7: 30 p.m. - Woodland Jazz Band
8:15 p.m. - Special Guests, The Extra Crispy Brass Band
The Extra Crispy Brass Band is from Milwaukee, WI and they will be doing a clinic with the Woodland jazz band before the concert. ECBB seeks to spread the joy of New Orleans brass band music to as many youngsters as possible in hopes that they will continue the legacy of this unique form of jazz.
Glow Night at Woodland Primary was a great celebration of making good choices and following ROAR expectations! #LifeintheW
Feb. 1, 2024 - Good morning Woodland Stakeholders. Please read this Community Safety Alert from Dr. Machak.
English: https://5il.co/2dyeq
Spanish: https://5il.co/2dyer
Congratulations to the Intermediate Spelling Bee finalists! We are proud of you.
🐝 Representing 4th Grade was Rameen and Gabriel
🐝 Representing 5th Grade was Eesha and Karl
We will wait to announce the winners until the students can tell their families. Find out who won in Mr. Sheldon's newsletter this week! #LifeintheW
Little Wildcats learning through play, cooperation, and creativity at Woodland Primary. Thank you to Maestra Villalba for inviting us to visit your classroom, and thank you to the students for all the sweet smiles and photo poses 🤩💚 #LifeintheW
Check out this igloo made from recycled milk jugs! These Woodland Intermediate students enjoy reading in a fun new spot. #LifeintheW
