Elementary School

Today in Mrs. Chandrasekar’s 2nd Grade class, students worked on their reading, writing, comprehension, and literary analysis skills. Mrs. Chandrasekar also read the book "Mango, Abuela, and Me" by Meg Medina. The students loved the story and were challenged to relate the events, themes, and characters of the story to what they have previously read and studied in class.

The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Please review the meeting information and agenda: https://secure.smore.com/n/r9zs3

During a visit to Mrs. Hansen’s class, we spotted students working on their journals. After reading Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems, the students drew a picture and then discussed facts about Piggie. 1st Graders LOVE to practice writing, so as they entered their facts they worked on spelling, spacing, punctuation, and capitalization! Doesn't Mrs. Hansen draw a great Piggie?!

September is Attendance Awareness Month Thank you to these Wildcats for showing us that being Present makes them Powerful! School districts across the country are working to reduce chronic absenteeism. Being absent can negatively impact a child’s academic performance; it also limits their opportunities to practice essential problem solving skills, self-regulation, self-discipline, and social development. A well-rounded Woodland education includes so much more than academics - #LifeintheW is better with all of our Wildcats in the house!

Today we celebrate the Woodland Technology Team for everything they do behind the scenes to keep Woodland running smoothly. Whether they are trouble shooting issues with laptops and Chromebooks, implementing innovative technologies and deploying new applications, or maintaining our servers and networks, this team makes sure we are always on, always connected, and always secure! #LifeintheW

Say "Cheese!" School Picture Day is coming soon. We can't wait to see your big Wildcat smiles! You will see specific details from your school principal, so be sure to watch for instructions on how to order pictures, and any additional information you need. Elementary, Sept. 18 Middle, Sept. 19 Intermediate, Sept. 20 Primary, Sept. 24 or 25

Woodland Wildcast S2, E2: Transportation - Going the Extra Mile In this episode, Dr. Machak talks with the Transportation Team about school bus safety, and what it takes to run Woodland’s three-tiered busing system. Listen in to hear more about amazing bus drivers going the extra mile for the Wildcats in their care. Listen Now: https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/s2-e2-transportation-going-the-extra-mile/

When the students in Mrs. Peck’s first grade class talk about the calendar, they count how many days they have been best friends! They start by pointing out that September is the 9th month of the year, then they fill in the current date, and finally they use the numbers to make number sentences and practice ones and tens to get their brains ready for math. #LifeintheW

Woodland wants to welcome Mrs. Jessica Watt to #LifeintheW! We are so excited for her to bring her experience, energy, and excitement to this school year. Not only is Mrs. Watt familiar with the Woodland community, but she also has two students in the district, and is dedicated to making sure all Woodland students feel welcome, safe, and excited to learn. Welcome to Woodland Mrs. Watt! We are wishing you and your students an amazing school year together.

Chromebook Care Tips! Thank you to Ms. Bing for sharing important information about caring for your Chromebook during visits to the library. After the lesson, the students were able to pick out books and sit with friends to read. #LifeintheW 📚💚

The new Friday Early Dismissal Schedule Begins Friday, Aug. 30! Early Dismissal Days are marked with a green box on the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar: https://5il.co/2h2li

The mom in the middle of this photo has done something amazing. She has joined Woodland's Parent Mentor program! She will be assisting teachers and supporting students for two hours a day, four days a week. Her super power is offering encouragement, individual attention, and a helping hand wherever needed. There is room for a few more participants to join us for year #3 of the Parent Mentor Program. Learn more: https://secure.smore.com/n/sm95g Also pictured: Tanya Abbey and Lavonna Garner, Parent Mentor Coordinators!

Heat Advisory: Aug. 26 & 27, 2024 We are expecting high temperatures as a heat wave continues to build in our area over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service, the peak of the heat wave will be on Tuesday when we will move from a Heat Advisory to an Excessive Heat Watch. Woodland will be implementing several safety measures to help keep your Wildcat cool. Learn more - https://secure.smore.com/n/1m9cr5

UPDATE: Meeting Postponed and Rescheduled The Woodland D50 Board of Education Meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22 has been postponed due to a lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. Meeting details and an updated agenda will be available soon. https://secure.smore.com/n/tcj6f

The first to arrive today were the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders at Woodland Elementary! They were ready to take on the day and excited to see their friends. It’s going to be a great day in the W 💚

Woodland Wildcats cool off with Popsicles with the Principal at Elementary! It’s a great day to enjoy the sun, friends, and a sweet refreshing treat. 💚🐯

One of the most anticipated Back to School events is coming tomorrow! Teacher assignments will be available on Friday, Aug. 9 after 10 a.m. in Skyward Family Access. https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/skyward-family-access Long post - but hopefully it will answer a few common questions/concerns in advance. (Look for more specific information for your school from your principal in weekly newsletters) BEFORE YOU CALL… If you do not see your student’s information after 10 a.m. 💚 It may mean that you still need to complete a few final steps in the registration process. (Complete the process in Skyward.) 💚 New registrations are still being processed and some of our new students have not yet been placed. 💚 Not everything pushes through the system at exactly 10 a.m. Give it a little bit of time to populate just in case! If you do not see a teacher listed for your child: 💚 We are still working on finalizing a few new hires and staffing changes, so some students may not see a teacher assignment until all hiring is complete. This will be coming soon! CALL VOLUME… 💚 We expect that the Registration Department will be experiencing an increase in call volume on Friday once this information goes live. Please remember that this is a very small team of individuals and they are still helping new families register and responding to a number of other urgent beginning of the school year tasks. We appreciate your patience as it may take a few days to get back to you. COMMENTS ABOUT TEACHERS… 💚 Social media is a great place to connect with other parents to find who else is in your child’s class. Please remember that many of our teachers live in the community and may see your comments about your past experiences and interactions with Woodland staff. Even if a teacher wasn’t the best match for your child, they may be the perfect match for another child. Help us keep the conversation positive and productive as we continue to build excitement for the start of school. TRANSPORTATION… 💚 Basic bus route information will be available in Skyward this year, but for a more detailed schedule for those with busing needs that fluctuate throughout the week, please refer to Versatrans e-Link. https://versatransweb04.tylertech.com/.../elinkrp/Login.aspx 💚 Bus times will continue to adjust slightly over the next few weeks as new students are added to the bus routes, so check back closer to the start of school for the most accurate information. Hope that helps answer a few of your questions! #LifeintheW

We have two very important reasons for sharing this photo. 1. Help us give a warm #LifeintheW welcome to Roberto Ochoa Barajas and David Gonzalez! They have joined the Operations and Facilities team as Facility Managers and they have been doing ALL of the things to get our buildings and grounds ready for the school year. They are capable, resourceful, experienced, and all around great people who are ready to jump in and help whenever/wherever needed. 2. Speaking of jumping in wherever they are needed, Roberto and Dave will be representing Woodland this Saturday in the Gurnee Days Rib Eating Contest! They are fierce competitors with the appetites of a Wildcat. Nothing can stop their hunger to win. 🐯😂

The Woodland Wildcast enters Season 2 with big Back to School energy! Listen in as Woodland’s four school principals discuss important plans and information for the 2024-2025 school year with Dr. Machak. https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/s2-e1-back-to-school-celebration-with-the-principals/

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year! Visit the Back to School Headquarters page to connect to resources and information. https://www.dist50.net/page/back-to-school-headquarters Read Dr. Machak's welcome back greeting in the weekly newsletter HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/f1ywc