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! Here are photos of the team assembling new furniture.
9 months ago, Woodland D50
Operations & Facilities Team Assembling Furniture during summer break
Operations & Facilities Team Assembling Furniture during summer break
Go Fish! These Wildcat Summer Adventure students went fishing for math facts with poles and hooks that they made themselves. Once they hooked a fish, they had to take the fish back to their desks to solve the math problem. If they were having trouble catching a fish, they were encouraged to make adjustments to their fishing pole/hook and try to troubleshoot with a friend. The students were cheering each other on, and encouraging each other not to give up. 🎣
9 months ago, Woodland D50
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Fishing for Math Facts at Wildcat Summer Adventures
Only 38% of families have completed Returning Student Registration so far. Let's see how high we can get that number by the end of this week! (If you are one of the 38% - THANK YOU!) CALL TO ACTION: This is your reminder to complete Returning Student Registration before July 15. You have less than 3 weeks to get it done. We really need your information completed in July so that we can provide all the back-to-school information you need in August! TIP: Encourage others to do this BEFORE July 15. When registrations continue to trickle in after the deadline it impacts our ability to finalize class lists and bus routes.
9 months ago, Woodland D50
Only 38% of families have completed Returning Student Registration so far. Deadline July 15, 2024
Wildcat Summer Adventures: We have drones! The students built a structure, then flew a drone to inspect the structure as part of their mission today. Super fun hands on learning experience for these students. #LifeintheW
10 months ago, Woodland D50
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
Flying Drones during Wildcat Summer Adventures
REMINDER: The district will be closed on June 19, 2024 in honor of Juneteenth. There will be no Wildcat Summer Adventures (WSA) or Extended School Year (ESY) on Wednesday, and all District and School Offices will be closed in recognition of the holiday. Summer programming will resume on Thursday.
10 months ago, Woodland D50
Woodland D50 will be closed on June 19,  2024 in honor of Juneteenth
Summer Series: Here are a few more photos of the work happening at the school district while students are on summer break. The Tech Team put out a call for volunteers to help them take inventory, clean, and update all district Chromebooks. Volunteers include teachers, staff, administrators, students, and Board of Education members. This is a big job, but many willing hands make light work! #LifeintheW
10 months ago, Woodland D50
summer tech volunteers
summer tech volunteers
summer tech volunteers
summer tech volunteers
summer tech volunteers
summer tech volunteers
summer tech volunteers
summer tech volunteers
Our students might be on summer break, but the our dedicated administrators are back in the classroom Studying the Skillful Teacher! A school district is a busy place during the summer, so we will try to share a few behind the scenes photos over the next few weeks. We have a lot to do before our Wildcats return in August!
10 months ago, Woodland D50
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
Administrators attend Studying the Skillful Teacher training during summer break
What a week! Last Day of School TODAY! We celebrated with ROAR Raffles and our last goodbyes! We hope you had a great year (because we sure did!) and have a wonderful summer!! See ya real soon, Wildcats!
10 months ago, Woodland Intermediate
teachers waving to busses
Raffle prize boxes
Mascot Wiley on a bike!
waving to busses
Final Week Extravaganza Day 3 was our AMAZING Field Day Wednesday! Our ROAR Assembly with Wonder Wheels was off the chain! (Literally! One cyclist broke his chain and 'scooted' up to speed for half of his stunts!) We followed that up with chilling and chatting with popsicles, outdoor games, and classroom activities! It was a FANTASTIC day!
10 months ago, Woodland Intermediate
BMX backflip
BMX jumping over teachers
BMX getting big air
BMX air stunt
Day 2 of our "Final Week Extravaganza"continued with Transition Day on Tuesday! Our 5th graders toured the Middle School and we welcomed the 3rd graders to Intermediate!
10 months ago, Woodland Intermediate
Kids welcoming 3rd graders with signs.
Students walking between balloon towers.
Teacher giving tour
Students on tour looking in windows
We kicked off the last week of school with the WILDcat Show on Monday! Our amazing students performed 4 shows and brought the house down every time! Way to go, Wildcats!
10 months ago, Woodland Intermediate
Cheer formation
cheer girls
folklorico dancer
Girls in summer outfits
Girl dancing
girl dressed like Sia
Girl dressed like a phoenix
Girl dancing
Boy dancing
Girls dancing to "Bye, Bye, Bye"
Future 6th Grade Wildcats are touring WMS! They are excited, and asking great questions. You can also check out this podcast where 7th graders at WMS answer questions and give advice to future 6th graders 💚 https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/episode-4-advice-for-future-middle-school-students/
10 months ago, Woodland D50
Future 6th Graders tour the Middle School
Future 6th Graders tour the Middle School
Future 6th Graders tour the Middle School
Future 6th Graders tour the Middle School
Future 6th Graders tour the Middle School
Future 6th Graders tour the Middle School
Future 6th Graders tour the Middle School
We are hearing from the front offices at our Woodland schools that there is some confusion about the schedule for the last few days of school. As a reminder, the school calendar was revised to account for the two emergency/snow days we utilized this winter. To see the calendar: https://5il.co/2cvo2 Each school may have shared additional details in their weekly newsletters to help parents navigate the last few days. For example, 8th grade students had their last day of school last week. And Primary students may have a different last day depending on if they are Early Childhood or Kindergarten. Please refer to the most recent newsletter from your principal if you need additional clarification! Primary: https://secure.smore.com/n/wadn1 Elementary: https://secure.smore.com/n/hmsf4 Intermediate: https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784
10 months ago, Woodland D50
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Here is the Principal Parent Newsletter for 5-31-24 https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "Where did the writing utensil go on summer vacation?" Sheldon Intermediate "To Pencil-vania, of course!" Sheldon
10 months ago, Tim Sheldon
Woodland Wildcast Episode 4: Advice for future Middle School students! 7th grade students discuss getting involved and making the most of their time at Middle School! Listen in as they give advice to incoming 6th graders and share their tales of belonging and making connections at Woodland. #LifeintheW Host: Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent of Schools, Woodland D50 Guests: Woodland 7th Grade Students - Ginny, Corbin, and Brooklyn https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/episode-4-advice-for-future-middle-school-students/
10 months ago, Woodland D50
Dr. Machak and three WMS students record a podcast
Principal Parent Newsletter for 5-24-24 https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." Harry S. Truman
10 months ago, Tim Sheldon
Woodland Phone and Internet Outage: 5/24/24 at 2:10 p.m. We are currently experiencing a temporary disruption in phone and internet service across the district. Our Tech Team is working to resolve the issue.
10 months ago, Woodland D50
The last Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting of the year was held on Wednesday night at Woodland Intermediate. This group has grown so much this year! The BPAC members are a great example of parent engagement in our district. While the adults participated in a presentation from Warren Township Youth and Family Services on the topic of Anxiety and services offered through United Way of Lake County, the kids had fun making crafts and hanging out with Tobias the Comfort Dog. Thank you to Alejandra Balsamo for your work throughout the year to bring our families together, and to the Dual Language teachers and other volunteers who help support the program. #LifeintheW
10 months ago, Woodland D50
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
BPAC Meeting May 2024
REMINDER: Special Education Parent Resource Group Meeting, May 22! The topic for this next meeting will focus on school transitions, and what to expect as your child moves to the next school. We will also be providing childcare if needed. We look forward to seeing you! Date: May 22, 2024 - Time: 5 - 6 p.m. - Location: Intermediate School Library - RSVP: https://forms.gle/teDyNp7xZtcZtudD9
10 months ago, Woodland D50
Special Education Parent Resource Group, May 22
Congratulations to our Parent Mentors for a wildly successful year supporting our Wildcats in the classroom! In these photos, the Parent Mentors are receiving a certificate of completion, thank you cards, and artwork from the students they worked with over the past several months. They originally signed up to help students, but the program ended up helping them as well! The mentors talked about the relationships they have developed through the program, and all of the skills and confidence they gained through this experience. They had personal jokes, heart-warming stories from the year, and amazing testimonials about their time serving our learning community in this role. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND ROLE MODEL!
10 months ago, Woodland D50
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration
Parent Mentor Program Year End Celebration