Intermediate School

Hi All, Here is this week's newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Please take the 5Essentials Survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ Tim "Why did the survey ask about favorite colors?" Sheldon Intermediate "To paint a picture of their preferences" Principal

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 English: https://5il.co/38pqh 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!

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

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!

After their unit on Volume in Math, Maestra Ibañez and Ms. Rosenblum led their 5th Grade Dual Language students across "El Puente" to transfer their (English) math vocabulary to Spanish! Using their content dictionary as a transfer chart, they generated the vocabulario en español. For the metalinguistic study, they analyzed the syllables and accents for the Spanish words. They closed out The Bridge lesson by designing new zoo habitats using area, perimeter, and volume concepts- all in Spanish!

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

Hello Intermediate Families, Here is the latest edition of the Principal Parent Newsletter 2/21/25 https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "Why did Peter Pan always fly?" Sheldon Intermediate "Because he Neverlands!" Principal

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.

Join us for the Woodland PTA 50 meeting tonight at 7! The monthly PTA meeting is a great place to get information about upcoming events and to connect with other parents. Tonight's meeting will be virtual, so you can join from anywhere. We hope to see you there! Sign up in advance to receive the zoom link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4A623ABF9CF8-54620904-woodland#/

A huge thank you to our Operations & Facilities Team for the long hours you put in to clean up from the winter snow storm! Here are a few cool photos they shared. #LifeintheW

Mrs. Herbst’s class worked on a tasty math project in class! These 4th grade Wildcats practiced fractions with “pizzas” by folding the crust into eighths, then choosing topping combinations to create their pizzas. This fun and creative project allowed students to work on adding unit fractions and multiply fractions by whole numbers. Too bad they couldn't eat these pizzas afterward… 🍕💚 A special thank you to Jimano's Pizzeria in Gurnee for donating the pizza boxes!

Due to the forecasted weather this evening, we are moving our WISE (Woodland Inclusion and Special Education Empowerment Parent Group) meeting to a virtual format. Please join us! Meeting Details and Zoom Link - https://secure.smore.com/n/24p1c8 Topic: Supporting Your Child in the Community This training helps parents navigate the unique challenges their children face in community settings. Through engaging activities, participants will learn strategies to improve communication and manage behaviors. The program also focuses on empowering parents to advocate for their child's needs and build confidence in public interactions. By the end, parents will have access to resources that support their child’s independence and success in the community.

Just last Friday, these area Superintendents got together to record a Wildcast on the topic of school closures and eLearning Days. The conversation resumed on Monday in advance of the winter snow storm we are expecting today. ❄️ Listen to the latest episode of the Woodland Wildcast to hear local Superintendents discuss school closures! In this episode, Dr. Machak talks with Dr. Correa from Gurnee School District 56 and Dr. Woestman from Warren Township High School about the different factors that weigh into their decision making. Learn how these neighboring school district Superintendents work together to keep our students safe. Woodland Wildcast: S2, E5 - https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/s2-e5-gurnee-area-superintendents-discuss-school-closures/

Hello Intermediate Families, Here is the latest edition of the Principal Parent Newsletter 2-7-25 https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "Why was the Super Bowl stadium so cold?" Sheldon Intermediate "Because there were so many fans!" Principal