Middle School

Summer school students were off to a roll last week using their STEM skills to make marble runs. They worked together with cardboard and popsicle sticks to create some truly marble-ous designs! #LifeInTheW

Our Wildcats aren't the only ones excited for summer school! Some special visitors came by to say ‘hi’👋 and check out all the fun activities we have planned for our students this summer. #LifeintheW #WildcatSummerAdventures

Woodland’s summer programs kicked off today and our Wildcats are ready to learn and have some summer fun! 💚🐯☀️ #LifeintheW #WildcatSummerAdventures

With so much excitement at the end of the year, we still have a few highlights to post even though school is out for the summer. Here is a throwback to a mid-May field trip... 7th Grade WMS students had a great time exploring art, science, and local history at Kenosha Public Museum in Wisconsin. It was a fun and educational field trip full of curiosity and discovery. Thank you to Mrs. Monterroso, Ms. Morey, and Mr. Aablouche for sharing the photos! #LifeintheW

Congratulations to Lavonna Garner and Tanya Abbey for winning a Distinguished Service Award from INSPRA! The Distinguished Service Celebration recognizes individuals and groups throughout the state who partner with their school communications office to serve as ambassadors for public education and champions of students and staff. Ms. Abbey and Ms. Garner are tireless in their efforts to spread the word about the Parent Mentor Program and all of the ways our Parent Mentors contribute to #LifeintheW. Congratulations once again and thank you all for your support of Woodland—you make a huge difference in our learning community! Learn more about the Parent Mentor Program - https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-mentor-program Learn more about the Distinguished Service Award - https://5il.co/3i3h1

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Grogan sent in a few selfies saying, "Elementary teachers are ready for a fun Friday" and posing with students on Favorite Rock Band Day! Thank you for sharing these happy Elementary moments! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Wolk and Ms. Asbrock are spreading the word at WMS to #BeKind☀️ Thank you for sharing this happy WMS moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. McCleese sent in a great selfie featuring WMS AP Bob Taterka taped to the wall! Thank you for sharing this happy WMS moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. From Ms. Castrejón: "I graduated with my master’s degree and taught my students what that looks like, and how they can do it too. I shared my story of growing up with parents who didn’t have this opportunity, and reminded them that every step forward is also for them. Some even wore my robe and held my diploma because one day, it’ll be theirs." "Me gradué con mi maestría y les enseñé a mis estudiantes cómo se ve este logro y cómo ellos también pueden llegar ahí. Les compartí mi historia de crecer con padres que no tuvieron esta oportunidad, y les recordé que cada paso que doy también es por ellos. Algunos hasta usaron mi toga y sostuvieron mi diploma porque un día, será el de ellos." Thank you to Ms. Castrejón for sharing this inspirational story, AND congratulations on your achievement! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Here are some fun action shots from the 6th Grade field trip to launch! Thank you for sharing these happy WMS moments! #LifeintheW

7th grade Wildcats participated in Jr Achievement town this week! They were given a career and a corresponding salary, then walked around town and made decisions about their new lives. Decisions from housing and transportation, to education and retirement, and even clothing and entertainment. Through this town students were able to learn the value of budgeting within their means and what it means to take care of themselves independently. Thank you to our volunteers, staff, and parent volunteers for all your hard work in making this event possible!

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Meinke sent in some pictures saying, “Students got to enjoy their popsicles from their iReady reward and relax outside.” Thank you for sharing this happy moment from Intermediate! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Gasca May sent in a picture of her and her co-Hall Monitor, “greeting the kids everyday with a smile and keeping them safe.” Thank you for sharing this happy WMS moment! #LifeintheW

Our final BPAC meeting of the 2024–2025 school year was held last week, and it was a fantastic way to close out the year! Families listened to a presentation from Nicasa, and heard from guest speaker Dr. Moran of WTHS. We also introduced Ms. Yamilette Sosa, Woodlands’ new Director of Language Acquisition to our BPAC families. A big thank you goes out to Gabriela Navarro Díaz, our dedicated Middle School NJHS volunteers, and Tobias the comfort dog for all their support. Most of all, thank you to our amazing BPAC families. Your energy, engagement, and commitment have made this year unforgettable. Have a safe and happy summer—we can’t wait to see you again next school year!

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Balsamo sent in a selfie with Ms. Navaro from the last BPAC meeting, saying, “Last BPAC of the school year! Very happy after having everything organized and seeing the good attendance of our families.” Thank you for sharing this happy Woodland moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. DeVos sent in a snapshot of Ms. Brock cheering on our Elementary Team and students during the last week of school! Thank you for sharing this happy Elementary moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Henshall sent in a few selfies with some of her friends at Primary. Ms. Henshall, Ms. McCafferty, Ms. Heeres, Ms. Fontana, and Ms. Stadig all showed their Woodland Pride this year! Thank you for sharing these happy Primary moments! #LifeintheW

Reminder: Woodland will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

At the May Board of Education Meeting we celebrated this year's class of Woodland retirees, and our Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year Winners and Finalists. In case you missed it in the Friday Newsletter here are a few pictures of the honorees! Friday Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/g6jzw

The deadline for vaccines and physicals is Oct. 15. If you do not have the proper documentation on file in the Health Office, your student will be excluded from school. Please get in touch with the Health Office at your student’s school if you need assistance in meeting these requirements.