Intermediate School

Our Intermediate Wildcats were recently invited to a special behind-the-scenes lunch where they had the unique opportunity to sample potential new cafeteria menu items and share their feedback on the food and Quest Foods, our new vendor here at Woodland. Quest workers have had a busy first year, working hard to ensure student voices are heard while also meeting strict nutritional guidelines. Their mission is to serve meals that are not only healthy but also delicious! The crowd favorite from the tasting event was the taco salad. But the real star of the show was the whole grain chocolate chunk cookie! We want to say thank you to our amazing students for taking the time to participate and share their thoughts. And an even bigger thank you to our dedicated Quest staff—your hard work, patience, and commitment to our students does not go unnoticed. 💚🐯

Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our incredible Woodland APs for everything they do for our schools, students, and staff. Every day, these passionate educational leaders go above and beyond; advocating, problem-solving, supporting, and showing how much they care. It’s an honor to celebrate them this week and every week. Thank you for all that you do!

Hello Intermediate Families, Here's the Principal Parent Newsletter for 4-4-25: https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "How does a penguin build its house" Principal Intermediate "Igloos it together!" Principal #Important Issue to read for Next Year Info#

Woodland is honored to be featured in the Lake County Regional Office of Education #34 April Newsletter! Thank you to our followers for being part of our Belonging and Inclusion story. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Lake-County-ROE-April-2025-Newsletter.html?soid=1141969542112&aid=_TiGn0AkIAY

Hi there! My name is Truett, and I am a very good boy. I am a service dog and my job is to help students at Woodland District 50. This is Wildcat territory, so I need help working on my ROAR. Will you cheer me on for my birthday? Thank you #LifeintheW friends! 🥳

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We are incredibly grateful for our paraprofessional educators for their dedication and support for our students, teachers, and staff. You are champions, mentors, leaders, advocates, and heroes—you make a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do! 💚

Angelo White is a real Woodland Superhero!!! 👏 👏 👏 Woodland is proud to partner with the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center in support of the Blue Kids campaign again this year! The Blue Kids campaign is an annual event to raise awareness and share resources in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. The campaign kicked off last night with an awards ceremony to acknowledge valuable partners in law enforcement, healthcare, and the community. During the ceremony, a beloved Woodland crossing guard was honored. Read the description of the award and you will instantly think of ANGELO WHITE!!! Community Superhero Award The Community Superhero Award is a heartfelt way to honor those who make their neighborhoods, towns, or cities a better place to live through their acts of kindness, bravery, and leadership. This award celebrates someone who consistently demonstrates dedication, compassion, and action in serving others, often in ways that are not publicly acknowledged but make a significant difference in the lives of those around them. They may not wear a cape, but their efforts are often superhuman in terms of their selflessness, courage, and determination to bring about positive change. Please join us in congratulating Mr. White for the love and joy he is spreading to the Woodland learning community, and all those who drive by his little corner of positivity at the Washington and Almond intersection in Gurnee!!! Thank you for keeping children safe, and being a positive light in our community.

Hello Woodland Intermediate Families, Hope everyone had a wonderful spring break. As you may recall, our Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR) testing starts tomorrow at Intermediate. Students will be testing this week starting at 9:05 am. The following strategies are shown to dramatically increase student performance on such assessments.-getting a good night's sleep -having a balanced breakfast -arriving on time to schoolWe appreciate your help ensuring a successful set of testing dates over the next two weeks.Tim "How do carpenters get certified?" SheldonIntermediate "They take a Board Exam" Principal

Join Us for Parent University – April 5! Woodland District 50 invites you to our free, in-person Parent University event focused on Keeping Kids Learning Over Summer! ✅ Sessions for families & students ✅ Spanish sessions available ✅ Community resources ✅ Childcare, snacks, and raffle prizes! - April 5, 2025 - Woodland District 50 - Register now! Don’t miss this great opportunity! See the flyer for details.

The final Parent University event of the 2024-2025 school year will be April 5, 2025. This will be an in-person networking and learning experience with a focus on Keeping Students Learning over Summer. Event includes: Childcare, Food, Raffle Prizes! Event attendees have the chance to win free registration for the 2025-2026 school year. There will be 10 winners. ‼️ New Opportunity at this Event! ‼️ Sessions for Students: See the schedule for "Student Offerings" times and topics. https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university (Pictures from the January 2025 Event)

Now Hiring! Today we are highlighting two recent openings to join the #LifeintheW team. Check out these positions, and others on our Careers page: https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx

Happy Spring Break Wildcats! 🐯🌷 As a reminder, the district office will be open next week during Spring Break. Please call ahead as some staff members may be taking time-off during the week.

CURSO DE INFORMÁTICA PARA PADRES EN ESPAÑOL Objectivo: Que nuestros padres que nuestros padres aprendan a utilizer las herramientas de comunicación digital utilizadas en Woodland y navegar en nuestro sitio web. Será impartido en español por maestras bilingües del Programa Lenguaje Dual de Woodland Primary School. https://5il.co/3b1cj DÍAS LUNES Y MIÉRCOLES A PARTIR DEL 14 DE ABRIL AL 14 DE MAYO Contact: Maria Balsamo mbalsamo@dist50.net, 847-596-5624/847-650-0486

These students brought a whole lot of talent and creativity to teaching their classmates about ROAR behaviors and expectations. They created skits and brought their ROAR lessons to life with poetry, rap, and dance performances. #LifeintheW

REMINDER: There is a modified schedule on March 19 & 20 for Conferences! No student attendance on Friday. No student attendance during Spring Break, March 24 - 28 https://5il.co/2h2li Conference Schedule: Half Day Primary - 10:40 a.m. Elementary - 10:50 a.m. Middle - 11:35 a.m. Intermediate - 12:20 p.m. The district office will be open during Spring Break. Please call ahead as some staff members may be taking time-off during the week.

Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is now open! New This Year: Registration opens for ALL students (returning students, incoming kindergarteners, and new students) for the upcoming school year on Monday, March 17, 2025. For more information on registering a new student or a returning student for the 2025-2026 school year, visit the Woodland Website. There you will find detailed instructions, important deadlines, and helpful resources to ensure a smooth registration process. If you have any questions or need assistance, the Registration Department is available to help! https://www.dist50.net/page/registration

Hi Intermediate Families, Here's the Principal Parent Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "Why don't you iron 4-leaf clovers?" Sheldon Intermediate "Because you don't want to press your luck!" Principal 5Essentials Survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/

Woodland Intermediate Pi Number Bee Winner! 84 students and one staff member participated in the event, and Vividh, a 4th grader from Mrs. Outinen’s classroom won by reciting 302 digits from memory! He could have continued reciting, but we only had a “score card” through 300 digits! The runners up were: Vaishali - Mrs. Ziegler’s Homeroom - 180 Digits Adeline - Mrs. Rath’s Homeroom - 125 Digits Kale - Mrs. Rosenblum’s Homeroom - 123 digits Great job to all the participants 🤩🥧

The March BPAC Meeting was a huge success! Thank you for joining us to learn more about the importance of Mental Health in Education. Save the Date for the final BPAC meeting of the 2024-2025 School Year on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Follow the BPAC webpage for additional information: https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/bpac #LifeintheW

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