
Lunch and Recess at Woodland Intermediate!



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


Hello Intermediate Families,
Happy Weekend! Here is the Principal Parent Newsletter 8-23-24!
https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784
Tim "What did one plate say to the other on Friday night?" Sheldon
Intermediate "Tonight, dinner is on me!" Principal

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


A big Wildcat welcome to Woodland 4th and 5th grade students at Intermediate! We are so happy to back together 💚











Hello Intermediate Families,
Here is the Principal Parent Newsletter for 8-16-24.
https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784
Tim "Friday, Aug 23rd is NOT an early release day," Sheldon
Intermediate "School ends at 3:40 pm on 8/23/24!" Principal

Popsicles with the Principal at Woodland Intermediate! The weather may have forced us inside, but these Wildcats had a great time in the gym. Wiley’s paw is going to be sore from all the enthusiastic high fives 😂🐯💚
#LifeintheW











Hello Intermediate Families,
Rain or Shine, we will have popsicles with principals today from 3-5 pm at the Intermediate West Playground (If it is actively raining, we will use the West Gym-enter through West Playground Doors). See you there!
Tim Sheldon
Intermediate Principal

Intermediate Principal Parent Newsletter; Skyward Opens tomorrow at 10 am.
https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784
Tim "Why shouldn't you use "beef stew" as your password?" Sheldon
Intermediate "Because it is not stroganoff" Principal
so bad, I know

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.
