The Woodland Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) met at the Warren-Newport Public Library to network and get to know each other, and to learn about additional resources in the community. Mano a Mano Family Resource Center participated in the event to share health and nutrition information for raising healthy kids. If you want to learn more about BPAC, contact Alejandra Bálsamo at 847-596-5624 or mbalsamo@dist50.net
Woodland Elementary had a GREAT time with Hot Ground Gym Libertyville! Thank you for helping our students achieve things they didn't even think was possible. You created a fun environment for us to be BRAVE, BOLD, and COURAGEOUS.
We kicked off two days of promotion excitement with the annual 8th Grade Awards Ceremony this morning. Tonight these students will cross the promotion stage and tomorrow the other 8th Graders will get their turn in the spotlight!
Congratulations to our newest NJHS members! Last night, 89 amazing 7th graders made a commitment to be leaders in the WMS community through scholarship, service, character, and citizenship.
Bravo! Welcome to Readers Theater at Woodland Elementary.
Mrs. Jakielski's class performed two stories today for their families, guests, and special supporters. The students showcased their reading skills, memorized lines, helped with the set and costumes, and they put on a great show! #LifeintheW
Scenes from an outdoor classroom:
Who remembers that feeling when your teacher surprised you by taking the class outside on a beautiful day?! Today was that day for these
@d50intermediate students. #LifeintheW
We are in the homestretch of the school year and there is a ton happening in the W. This week's newsletter starts with a greeting from Dr. Machak with an invitation to a few upcoming events, and a teaser for the new website/mobile app that is coming soon. There is also information about registering for next school year, health office reminders, and information about summer meals available in Illinois. https://www.smore.com/cp01z
In honor of Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, here is a photo of an actual ray of sunshine! Angelo White is the crossing guard at Washington Street and Almond Road outside of Woodland Middle School. Every day he is out there spreading joy and keeping our students safe. It's impossible not to smile when Angelo is on the job. Thank you for all you do!
The students at Woodland Primary learned all about amphibians and reptiles from the Frog Lady! They had the opportunity to meet snakes, frogs, lizards and other friends from around the world, and learn about their habitats, what they eat, and how they protect themselves from predators. #LifeintheW
Woodland Primary has a new mural to promote being KIND! Staff and students painted all the hearts to form the letters, and Woodland's TRIN (TRanslation & INterpretation) Team helped with the translations. Great teamwork makes beautiful artwork. #LifeintheW
Parent Information Night, May 24
Woodland D50 has partnered with psychologist and educator Dr. Doug Bolton to host a presentation that will address the suggestions and concerns that were shared by parents and guardians in response to the ongoing student behavior issues at Woodland Middle School. Dr. Bolton will share the latest research on creating inclusive school communities that support student safety and healthy engagement along with guidelines for understanding and managing challenging behavior. We will also be sharing our vision for next steps in our ongoing work to address these concerns.
This event is open to all Woodland parents and guardians in any grade, not limited to Middle School.
Now Hiring: Dual Language (Spanish) Kindergarten Teacher at Woodland Primary.
Woodland D50 is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Visit "Careers" to see this position, and other open positions on the #LifeintheW Team!
Woodland Intermediate will be creating a large-scale art project with Artist Damon Lamar Reed, thanks to funding and support from the Woodland PTA 50. Today the students, staff, and several parent volunteers had the opportunity to meet Mr. Reed and begin the conceptual work of compiling words, pictures, symbols, and ideas that help tell the story of who we are as a school community. The students were ALL IN with great ideas. Several themes emerged around ideas of family, friendship, and belonging. Many students talked about how important it is to express yourself, and to be happy being YOU.
Stay tuned to Mr. Sheldon's newsletter for project updates! #LifeintheW
Woodland Primary hosted a Kindergarten Sneak Peek event on Saturday, May 13. Incoming Kindergarten students came to see what #LifeintheW was all about. Welcome to Woodland little ones! We can't wait to help you grow.
Big News from WMS Athletics: Go Wildcats!
The 6/7th & 8th Grade Girls Track Teams finished in first place at Sectionals!
The following students qualified for the State track meet this Friday and Saturday in Peoria.
Boys:
Noah V
Colin M
Girls:
Angela E
Brooke H
Finley J
Hadley B
Hailey F
Kaylee W
Marissa G
Olivia W
Teagan O
Zoey D
Happy School Nurse Day to the health professionals providing comfort and care for all of us in the Woodland learning community. Your role is critical in improving public health, and ensuring student success by bridging health care and education. Thank you for all you do in our schools to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
Wildcats on Wheels!
Woodland Primary is back on their bikes in P.E. class. Kindergarten students learn how to ride bikes in gym class thanks to a fundraiser through the All Kids Bike program.
Incoming Kindergarten Night at Woodland Primary
Parents and Guardians were invited to Primary to learn more about incoming kindergarten from a panel of teachers to answer their questions.
First Graders at Woodland Elementary celebrated the "Day of the Child", or Día Del Niño with a game day! The students were able to bring board games from home to play with friends. The children traveled to other classrooms so that Dual Language classes and Monolingual classes could come together to meet new friends through play. Some of the most popular games were Guess Who?, Lotería, Sorry, and “Climb and Slide” (Chutes and Ladders)!
Woodland Intermediate P.E. students run the mile during Presidential Fitness Testing.
We are proud of these students for trying hard and giving it their best effort.
We are also proud of the students you see cheering in the photo. They stopped what they were doing during recess to encourage their classmates and cheer for the runners.
