One of the great after-school activities at Elementary is Game Club! Together with Mr. Roth and Mr. Ballesta, these Wildcats get together and play a variety of new and classic games. Recently, the club learned how to play Catan Jr., a kid-friendly version of the popular game Catan. The students had a great time learning how to trade resources, build settlements, and strategize with their friends.
The Game Club is a fun way for students to unwind after a busy school day while learning new skills and making friendships. Whether it’s Catan Jr., a classic board game, or a competitive card game, the Wildcats are always excited to see what new games the club has in store.
The Primary School hosted a fun-filled playdate on Friday after school and transformed the gym into a hub of activities and games!
These Wildcats and their families had a great time, kicking off the weekend by running around the gym playing games, hanging out with friends, and making new ones.
Ms. Syverud and Ms. Sancho's 4th grade dual language classes recently performed their La Culebra plays in ELA. The students rehearsed and practiced for five days and many got creative and included backdrops, props, lighting, costumes, and sound effects into their plays. They did a fantastic job! The theme of the play focuses on the importance of doing good deeds without expecting anything in return - perfect for Respect Week! #LifeintheW
Congratulations to the Woodland Middle School Science Olympiad Team for winning First Place at the Harper College Regionals on Saturday! This is Woodland's FIRST regional win in team history so let's hear it for these Wildcats! 👏👏👏
The team had a strong showing at Regionals with 10 students winning AT LEAST one gold medal in an individual event, and 5 students winning multiple gold medals. The team will now prepare to compete at University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana on April 12. #LifeintheW 💚🤩
Students at Woodland Intermediate have been learning about 3D printing after checking out books in the library! First they leaned what it is and why it is important, and today they started working on a 3D print of their own. #LifeintheW
Join us for the next Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting!
Date/Time: March 12, 2025, 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Woodland Intermediate
Topic: Mental Health
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Spanish: https://5il.co/38pqj
Join us for an informative and engaging BPAC Meeting with SGA Youth & Family Services discussing the importance of mental health in education. There will be crafts and games for the kids in attendance organized by Woodland teachers and Warren Township High School student volunteers from “Avanza”.
Mr. Gomez’s 4th grade Dual Language Wildcats spent their class exploring figurative language, alliterations, and onomatopoeia and how they can apply to their own poetry. Students being able to express themselves creatively in both English and Spanish is just one the many amazing aspects of Woodland’s Dual Language Program!
Ms. McGinn’s 3rd grade class had a special visit from a former Wildcat and current Blue Devil—Miss Metro East, Brooke Herod! She spent time with our wildcats and shared an important message about keeping your heart healthy. Brooke talked to the students about how they can use their unique talents, along with activities they enjoy, to keep their hearts healthy and make a positive impact in their community. Thank you Brooke for taking the time to help our Wildcats stay healthy!
Free Webinar: Turning Everyday Activities Into Learning Opportunities -
Woodland is excited to invite you to our upcoming free webinar where we’ll explore creative ways to transform everyday moments into valuable learning opportunities for your student. Discover how learning doesn’t have to be confined to books, screens, or worksheets—there are countless opportunities for learning and growth all around us. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with your student in fun and educational ways!
When: Monday, March 10, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Virtual - join from the comfort of your home!
Presenter: Javonne Aponte, from Scholastic Education Solutions
Target Audience: Families with students in Early Childhood through 5th Grade
Register Now! https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university
We hope you will join us for this exciting learning opportunity!
Woodland Celebrates School Social Work Week, March 2 - 8, 2025
Woodland school social workers provide emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. From working one-on-one with students, to leading small groups, to developing strategies for overall student well-being, we appreciate your tireless efforts to advocate for students. Thank you for the incredible work you do every day to be supportive, inclusive, and always striving for the best in each student. #LifeintheW
Calling all Future Kindergarteners!!! Will your child be attending Kindergarten at Woodland for the 2025-2026 School Year? Please join us for the Wildcat Welcome event at Primary on Thursday, March 6 form 5 - 6:30 p.m. This event is for incoming Kindergarten students to explore learning stations, meet Wiley the Wildcat, and learn more about school! If your friends or neighbors in the district have young children, please share this information with them. Some parents may not know that planning for Kindergarten starts this early, so please help us make that connection. #LifeintheW
Today, our Intermediate Wildcats were visited by FourPoets, OneMic, a spoken word poetry group from Northern Illinois University. During this interactive assembly, these artists shared original poetry highlighting Black History, including a special “Poem on the Spot” inspired by our school. Additionally, they performed and created a live painting that celebrated Black Culture. Combining poetry, art, and Black History this event was a fantastic way to conclude Woodland’s celebration of Black History Month.
Woodland was honored to host a group of educators from Birmingham City Schools for a day of learning in the W! They spent the day touring Woodland's Dual Language classrooms to learn about our program and see it in action. They are currently building a similar program for their students which will make them the first school district in Alabama to offer dual language programming! Thank you for visiting our schools 💚 #LifeintheW
The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. If you are unable to attend the meeting in-person, you are welcome to watch it on Woodland Live.
https://www.youtube.com/cha.../UCoPwYawoj-1bYdnQ7hJQbUQ/live
Community Agenda: https://5il.co/38lor
Please note!
The meeting starts at 6 p.m., but the first item on the agenda is a closed session. The public meeting will begin immediately following the closed session when the Board of Education returns to open session at approximately 7 p.m.
Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming musical at Woodland Intermediate—Peter Pan Jr.!
These amazing Wildcats have transformed into Lost Boys, Brave Girls, Pirates, and Fairies for their in-school performance today!
Join these talented students for two unforgettable nights of music, laughter, and fairy dust! Performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, and Friday, Feb. 28.
Tickets are $5.00—don’t miss out on this magical experience!
Ms. Jagla’s 2nd Grade Dual Language students practiced measuring with rulers today. In class, they were given the task of using rulers to find the distance between two points in the hallway. They started by making educated guesses about how many rulers it would take to cover this distance. Then, they laid the rulers end-to-end and counted them to see who had guessed correctly. Everyone helped Ms. Jagla count the rulers, and they found out that many of these Wildcats were spot on with their educated guesses!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Woodland's Black History Month Community Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22! We hope you enjoyed the performances, the art show, the music, the crafts, the Black Dads Rock! Panel... and spending time together. An extra special thank you to the event planners, volunteers, and community organizations that put together such a wonderful celebration! #LifeintheW
Mr. Whiteaker's 7th grade class held a Science Museum with an exhibit entitled "Hidden Geniuses.” Led by passionate students, the museum displayed an extraordinary collection of exhibits that highlight the groundbreaking work of diverse scientists from around the world.
From pioneers of color to women in STEM, the exhibits celebrated the often-overlooked contributions of individuals who have reshaped the scientific landscape.
Activities included online quiz games, word scrambles, word searches, scientist coloring pages, information about Black scientists for Black History Month and even a show put on by students about their science teacher, Mr. Whiteaker.
Grab some pixie dust and fly over to Intermediate for a magical performance!
Set in the enchanting world of Neverland, this musical follows the mischievous Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, as he leads Wendy Darling and her brothers, John and Michael, on an unforgettable journey. Along the way, they encounter pirates led by the villainous Captain Hook, the loyal Tinker Bell, and the playful Lost Boys.
When: Feb. 27 & 28, 2025, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Woodland Intermediate School
Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
Storytime in the library with Ms. Bing! In this photo she is reading Nigel and the Moon, and you can see Invasion of the Unicorns on the table beside her. The students at Elementary are reading each of the books that were nominated for the 2025 Monarch Award: Illinois' K-3 Readers' Choice Award.
