Intermediate School

Here is the latest Intermediate Newsletter https://www.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "the middle name thing," Sheldon Intermediate "is getting old, but still take the 5Essentials survey" Principal https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent

PBIS in Action! Today we celebrated our amazing student behavior with a movie & popcorn reward AND our Trimester 2 ROAR raffle! Thank you to our PBIS team for palanning and hosting these events!

What a great way to end Read Across America Week! Take a stroll through our halls and check out our literacy-themed door decorations! Special congratulations to 4th Dual teacher, Ms. Syverud and her students- their colorful door won our raffle!

School Social Work Week, March 3 - 9, 2024! Please join us in recognizing the impactful work Woodland social workers do to create positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for our students. School social workers play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being and success of students across the nation, and here at Woodland. Thank you for taking care of our #LifeintheW Family!

Principal Parent Newsletter 3-1-24 https://www.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "We surveyed 100 people, 59 said take the 5Essentials Survey," Sheldon Intermediate "and the other 62 said to double check my math". Principal https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent

We are seeing STARS 🤩 Woodland Intermediate Presents Dear Edwina Jr. Feb. 29 & Mar. 1 SPOILER ALERT: This is going to be a GREAT show!

Happening Now! Teen Technology Use and Misuse with Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair, and the Cyberbullying Research Center. Learn more about Parent University on the district website: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university

Thank you to those that have taken the Illinois 5Essentials Survey already! There is still time: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent Here is Woodland's Parent/Guardian response rate so far: Woodland Primary: 20% Woodland Elementary: 18% Woodland Intermediate: 25% Woodland Middle School: 18% This feedback is very meaningful to us, and we appreciate you helping us reach that 20% threshold! As a reminder, we need to reach a minimum of 20% at each school in order to receive the survey results.

Here is our Principal Parent Newsletter 2-23-24 https://www.smore.com/fr784 Tim "It's very, very, very, very, very Essential (5Essentials one might say)," Sheldon Intermediate "that you take this survey" Principal https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent

As Lunar New Year Celebrations around the world end with the full moon this week, check out the Celebration Corridor display and some amazing Year of the Dragon artwork Intermediate students have created! https://youtube.com/shorts/LJik-0QXi1k

Join us for the next BPAC Meeting! Date: Wednesday, March 13 Time: 7 - 8 p.m. Location: Woodland Middle School (Library) Presentation: Social Media and Teens Presented by School Resource Detective Kelly Hansen Gurnee Police Department (it will be interpreted into Spanish).

The monthly Board of Education meeting always starts with celebrations as a way to recognize the achievements of Woodland staff and students, and/or to highlight a special program or group. At the February meeting, the Woodland Intermediate Spelling Bee winner and finalists led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance, Woodland Elementary students sang "Life Every Voice and Sing" in honor of Black History Month, and some of Woodland's Parent Mentors presented on the growth of the Parent Mentor program! #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!

Here is Principal Parent Newsletter 2-16-24! https://www.smore.com/fr784 Tim "Tell your boss that your child's principal," Sheldon Intermediate "said you have to take a break to take this survey right now" Principal https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent

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

Hello Intermediate Families, Here is the Principal Parent Newsletter 2-9-24 https://www.smore.com/fr784 Thanks, Tim "Please take the 5Essentials Survey" Sheldon https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent Intermediate "It's a very important survey" Principal