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. 🐯😂
Hello Woodland Intermediate Families,
Please click on this link to get back-to-school information and see Mr. Sheldon's Weekly newsletter to parents.
https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784
Bad Principal Joke of the Day
Which school supply is in charge of all of the others?
The Ruler.
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
Summer Series: What happens at the school district while students are on summer break? The Operations & Facilities Team has many projects across the district to build, paint, repair, replace, assemble and rearrange!
The O+F team motto is "We're Here to Help" and we would not be able to start the school year in a few weeks without these dedicated helpers. Thank you for all that you do!💚
The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Please see the Meeting Notice & Agenda HERE: https://secure.smore.com/n/ctpm3
The full schedule of Woodland Board of Education meetings for the 2024-2025 school year can be found on the district website HERE: https://www.dist50.net/page/board-meetings
Summer Series: What happens at the school district while students are on summer break? Tons of hiring to get ready for the school year!
Please take a look at our open positions, share the information with friends, and consider joining the #LifeintheW team. https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
From any page on the district website, you can click on "Careers" in the upper right to see current openings.
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Safety Stars & Dilly Bars Back to School Bash on Friday, August 16th, from 5-7 PM at Riverside Plaza, 401 N. Riverside Drive, Gurnee!
This exciting event brings together local Gurnee school districts, the police department, fire department, public works, the Mayor of Gurnee, and many more to celebrate back to school safety. It’s an interactive, free event for families, packed with activities to ensure a safe and successful school year.
🌟Highlights of the event include🌟
• Free Dairy Queen Dilly Bars
• Exciting Raffle Prizes
• Interactive Games
• Meet and Greet with Community Leaders
Bring your family and friends for an evening of safety, fun, and community spirit. See you there!
Did you miss the Returning Student Registration Deadline? There is still time to register! Log in to Skyward Family Access ASAP to finish this important task. https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/skyward-family-access
Thank you to the 79% of families who are already registered for the 2024-2025 School Year. 💚
UPDATE: We did not turn off access to Skyward like we have done in the past. This year we have decided to leave it open so that you can complete this process in the system, rather than work one-on-one with someone in the Registration office. But remember, if you do not complete registration and proof of residency you will NOT be able to see your child's teacher when we release that information in Skyward.
Looking to start your Back-To-School shopping? The 2024-2025 School Supply Lists can be found on the Woodland PTA 50 website: https://www.woodland50pta.com/schoolsupplies.html
School supply lists are available in English and Spanish!
Stay tuned: Woodland Back-to-School messaging begins August 1. Watch for email and text alerts when the Back-to-School Headquarters page launches on the website, and for welcome letters from the Superintendent and School Principals.
Free Adult Education Classes at Woodland
Registration will be starting soon for the next round of Free Adult Education Classes through the College of Lake County (CLC). These are FREE classes offered at Woodland Intermediate School for adult learners:
High School Diploma (HSD)/GED Class in Spanish
English as a Second Language (ESL)
https://5il.co/2qmqy
Two in-person Registration Events!
💚 July 24, 5 p.m.
💚 Aug. 14, 5 p.m.
Location: Woodland Intermediate, 1115 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee
Testing and registration may take up to three hours, and childcare is available. Please bring a picture ID. Call 847-543-2485 or 847-543-2872 with any questions.
Summer Series: What happens at the school district while students are on summer break? The Operations & Facilities Team was on hand to accept delivery of new district copiers. The Board of Education approved a new 5-year lease for walk-up copiers at the May 2024 Governing Meeting. The O&F team will pass this project along to the Tech Department who will be working with our vendor to manage the installation of the new copiers throughout the month of July and August so they are ready for the new school year. #LifeintheW
Ok - it's go time Wildcat families! All returning students MUST complete Returning Student Registration by July 15.
⚠️ That's ONE WEEK from today. ⚠️
As of 7/8/24 we are at 64%. While we are making great progress, that means 36% of students are not yet registered for school. Please help spread the word to your friends and neighbors.
Visit Skyward Family Access to get started: https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/skyward-family-access
Wildcat Summer Adventures may be over, but the memories will last a lifetime! Here are a few more photos from the classroom that we haven't shared yet. #LifeintheW
Have a safe and happy 4th of July! #LifeintheW
Celebrating the last day of Wildcat Summer Adventures with a super fun Field Day! Thank you to our program participants and staff for a meaningful and memorable three weeks together. #LifeintheW
Scenes from an outdoor classroom: Scientists conducting experiments! Wildcat Summer Adventures #LifeintheW
Scenes from the Summer Classroom Continued! Pictures from Ms. Rose's class and Mr. Rejczyk's class. #LifeintheW
Scenes from the Summer Classroom: Fun and learning combined during Wildcat Summer Adventures! #LifeintheW