Today, we celebrated the perfect pairing of Earth Week and Volunteer Week at Primary! Parent volunteers joined our teachers to help our littlest Wildcats bring their creativity to life by making class handprint flowers outside their classroom.
These volunteers helped each student pick a color, paint their hand, and press it onto the wall to form the petals of a special, one-of-a-kind class flower. (And an extra big thank you for making sure the paint stayed only on the walls!)
It was messy work, but we are incredibly grateful for our parent volunteers who bring energy, patience, and big hearts into our schools. We couldn’t do it without you!
Great morning celebrating two amazing @WPrimary50 students for being kind, helpful and caring every day! #LifeintheW @Woodland50News
Happy Earth Day from Woodland Primary!
Today our Wildcats celebrated Earth Day with an all school Assembly. School leaders and teachers–along with Captain Planet (Wiley the Wildcat)--led students in Earth Day dances, a song, games, and taught them about what it means to be green and take care of our planet.
Woodland’s Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) visited the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods for a nature hike. While they were there, members created custom painted umbrellas! The next BPAC Meeting is May 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. #LifeintheW
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Registration for Wildcat Summer Adventures closes on Friday, April 18!
There is still time to register for Wildcat Summer Adventures! Our dynamic summer enrichment program offers students a wide variety of hands-on activities, learning opportunities, and outdoor fun. Learn more, see photos from last year, register - https://secure.smore.com/n/x3d0u
We hope you will join us for a fantastic Summer in the W!
We want to give a big shout out to one of our amazing Student Teachers here at Woodland — Mrs. Fapso! She’s been working closely with Mrs. Dylla and some very lucky Primary students as she completes her student teaching preparation program. Her dedication, energy, and passion for education can be seen and help create a positive and engaging learning environment for her students.
Please join us in wishing Mrs. Fapso all the best as she finishes her time with us. Her last day will be April 27th and there’s no doubt her students will miss her daily support in the classroom.
We’re also proud to have several other fantastic student teachers here at Woodland. It’s inspiring to see the next generation of educators already making a difference in our classrooms and in the lives of our students!
Please Join Us - The final WISE Meeting of the 2024-2025 School Year is happening this Wednesday!
WISE stands for Woodland Inclusion and Special Education Empowerment. This is a Special Education Resource Group for parents.
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Topic: Academic Transitions at Woodland District 50
This session will outline what our Woodland teams do to help students adjust to new school environments, schedules, and expectations!
Learn more & RSVP: https://secure.smore.com/n/aug5nr
It’s Safety Week at Primary, and our Wildcats have been starting their mornings with smiles from very special visitors! Today, students were welcomed to school by members of the Gurnee Police Department.
Joining them were Carrie Wing and therapy dog Linden from the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center for their Blue Kids Campaign–their visit brought smiles, cheers, and lots of pets.
These Wildcats have also had visits from the Gurnee Fire Department, Woodland Maintenance Team, and will soon see members of the U.S. Marine Corps.
We’re grateful for all of our community partners who help teach our students that safety is a team effort, and who are making each morning just a little bit brighter.
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our incredible Woodland APs for everything they do for our schools, students, and staff. Every day, these passionate educational leaders go above and beyond; advocating, problem-solving, supporting, and showing how much they care.
It’s an honor to celebrate them this week and every week. Thank you for all that you do!
Kicking off Safety Week with our Friday Focus @WPrimary50 @Woodland50News #LifeintheW The Wildcat Performers did an awesome job promoting safety!
Celebrating all of our Village of Gurnee nominees @WPrimary50 @Woodland50News #LifeintheW
Wrapping up Yoga Week at Woodland Primary! Morning meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, a class birthday, and Yoga Under the Sea... a great way to start a Friday. #LifeintheW
Woodland is honored to be featured in the Lake County Regional Office of Education #34 April Newsletter! Thank you to our followers for being part of our Belonging and Inclusion story.
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Hi there! My name is Truett, and I am a very good boy. I am a service dog and my job is to help students at Woodland District 50. This is Wildcat territory, so I need help working on my ROAR. Will you cheer me on for my birthday?
Thank you #LifeintheW friends! 🥳
Mrs. Nieto and Mrs. Bablitz's Dual Language students celebrated Autism Awareness Day by recreating the infinity symbol. @Woodland50News #LifeintheW
We celebrated Autism Awareness Day @WPrimary50 by wearing blue! @Woodland50News #LifeintheW
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
We are incredibly grateful for our paraprofessional educators for their dedication and support for our students, teachers, and staff.
You are champions, mentors, leaders, advocates, and heroes—you make a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do! 💚
Angelo White is a real Woodland Superhero!!! 👏 👏 👏
Woodland is proud to partner with the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center in support of the Blue Kids campaign again this year! The Blue Kids campaign is an annual event to raise awareness and share resources in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
The campaign kicked off last night with an awards ceremony to acknowledge valuable partners in law enforcement, healthcare, and the community. During the ceremony, a beloved Woodland crossing guard was honored. Read the description of the award and you will instantly think of ANGELO WHITE!!!
Community Superhero Award
The Community Superhero Award is a heartfelt way to honor those who make their neighborhoods, towns, or cities a better place to live through their acts of kindness, bravery, and leadership. This award celebrates someone who consistently demonstrates dedication, compassion, and action in serving others, often in ways that are not publicly acknowledged but make a significant difference in the lives of those around them. They may not wear a cape, but their efforts are often superhuman in terms of their selflessness, courage, and determination to bring about positive change.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. White for the love and joy he is spreading to the Woodland learning community, and all those who drive by his little corner of positivity at the Washington and Almond intersection in Gurnee!!! Thank you for keeping children safe, and being a positive light in our community.
