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    Welcome to our April/May edition of "WELE Parent News". We recognize that this is a difficult season for many of our families and hope that you are finding creative ways to engage with your children during the Governor’s Stay at Home order in effect through Thursday, April 30th. Our goal with this webpage has been to keep you up to date with what's going on in WELE with regard to parent involvement. We will continue to do that in light of the district's closure yet will also seek to provide you with helpful resources and creative ideas for you to utilize while your students are at home. As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas and encourage you to stay at home and be safe!

WELE Calendar

Photo Gallery

What's your tip to Sheltering in Place with family?

Helpful Tips!

NOTICES & UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

Love and Logic & More!

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Share Your Parent Tip!

  • WELE Parent At Home Survival Tips

    Posted by: Lavonna Garner

    Share creative ways you have managed to keep your child/children engaged while at home. We can wait to hear from you!
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Parent Resources

  • CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Preveniton)

    Learn how to protect yourself and what to do if you or someone you are caring for is sick.

    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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  • 211 Services: Help Starts Here...

    211 is a vital service that connects millions of people to help every year. To get expert, caring help with crises, food, health housing, re-entry, veterans and more, click on the link to connect with services provided in Lake County and beyond. 

    Click on the link to access the COVID-19 Screening Tool online if you or someone you are caring for is experiencing symptoms. 

     

    http://211.org/
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  • Warren Township Center

    For the safety of staff and residents, the center is closed until further notice. The Food Pantry will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays fro 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for normal pick up and donations. Click on the link or more information.

    https://www.warrentownship.net/
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  • Prairie State Legal Services

    Looking for legal advice with an education issue? Are you at risk of losing your home? Do you know someone who has legal barriers to getting or keeping a job? Are you a veteran in need of legal aid? Need legal options for victims of violence, sexual assault, or stalking? Click on this link.

    https://pslegal.org/
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  • Community Action Partnership of Lake County

    This organization seeks to promote self-sufficiency of families and individuals with low incomes and improve the standard of living in the Lake County. If you or someone you know is in need of affordable housing or looking for assistance to meet early childhood needs, click on this link. Support is also available for our verterans!

    https://www.caplakecounty.org/
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Community Happenings

Community Partners

  • The following local businesses and individual provided a donation to enhance the experience families participating in our annual PBIS GLow Night held on January 30th:

    Bowlero, Vernon Hills, Chick fil-A, Chili's , Friends of the Genesee Theatre, Great Wolf Lodge, Gurnee Donuts, Jimano’s Pizzeria, Kaisers Pizza & Pub, McAlister's Deli, Mission BBQ, Olive Garden, Rain Forest Cafe, Salutos Pizza & Pasta, Starbucks (Fountain Square), Tacos El Norte, The Chocolate Sanctuary, and Terry Waddell-Moenter, Author of "Freddy & His Magical Umbrella"

    Please consider supporting our Community Partners. When you do, let them know how much you appreciate their willingness to donate to Primary School!     
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Mrs. Lavonna Garner

Phone: 847-984-8757

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Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Lavonna Garner

As an advocate for parents grasping the connection between their involvement and their student’s academic success, I have worked as a parent liaison and facilitator for school district’s in northern Lake County for over 12 years. As a mother of four children ages 26, 24, 20, and 15 years old, one of whom had special needs, I understand the joys and challenges of raising children and advocating for their social-emotional well being and academic success while in school.

I look forward to an exciting year as I continue the work of supporting WELE parents and families here at Woodland Primary! Each of you will be invited to participate in meaningful parent/student or family focused events throughout the school year. There will also be opportunities for you to connect socially with other parents and with me! As the At-Risk Parent Facilitator for WELE, I look forward to partnering with you to help you meet the needs of your student, support your involvement in the program, and strengthen your connection between home and school. Here are just a few ways we can connect:

  • Call my direct line below

  • Send me an email

  • Visit me in Room #48 during my "Drop-In" Office Hours, Wednesdays 12:15pm-2:00pm and Thursdays, 8:15am-10:00am

  • Email or call me to schedule an in office or off-campus (Warren Newport Public Library, local coffee shop, or your home) connection time

  • Visit the Parent Resource Table during Parent Teacher Conferences (11/25-11/26)

  • Request my presence at your child’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) or transition meeting

In an effort to ensure you are up to date with the work Woodland Primary is doing to inform and engage you, please look for this newsletter bi-monthly. It will highlight upcoming events, provide Parent Tips, list resources, and much more!

I look forward to meeting and connecting with you soon!