Check out this awesome picture from the WMS Band Directors from earlier this morning! Practicing for Fill the Drum!
Join us for a fun evening at Warren's football field to cheer on the WMS Marching Wildcats, and other local band students from Gurnee D56, and Warren D121! This is a fundraiser to "Fill the Drum" for the Warren Township Food Pantry. Last year attendees raised more than $4,000 in donations to send relief to the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.
Date: Sept. 19, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Warren Township High School, O'Plaine Campus Football Field
Say "Cheese!"
School Picture Day is coming soon. We can't wait to see your big Wildcat smiles! You will see specific details from your school principal, so be sure to watch for instructions on how to order pictures, and any additional information you need.
Elementary, Sept. 18
Middle, Sept. 19
Intermediate, Sept. 20
Primary, Sept. 24 or 25
Woodland Wildcast S2, E2: Transportation - Going the Extra Mile
In this episode, Dr. Machak talks with the Transportation Team about school bus safety, and what it takes to run Woodland’s three-tiered busing system. Listen in to hear more about amazing bus drivers going the extra mile for the Wildcats in their care.
Listen Now: https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/s2-e2-transportation-going-the-extra-mile/
4th Grade Classroom Visit with Ms. Vaughan's class!
First the students looked for clues in the sentences to determine if the goal was Persuade, Inform, or Entertain. Then they went on a scavenger hunt throughout the room to find sentence cards. Once they found a card, they were expected to record any nouns from that card in the corresponding box on their charts. It was great to see students moving around the room exercising both body and brain muscles. #LifeintheW
We gathered together at the Educational Support Center (ESC) for a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. - the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center on that tragic September morning. Many of the staff members and district office visitors in attendance shared where they were when it happened, and how it personally impacted them and/or their loved ones. It may have happened 23 years ago, but the memory is sharp and the emotions are overwhelming because we will #NeverForget
Woodland Middle School administrators were on site early today to observe a moment of silence as the flag in front of their school was lowered. Thank you to the Operations & Facilities Team for making sure that all American Flags across the district were lowered this morning in honor of the many lives lost on September 11, 2001. May we never forget.
When the students in Mrs. Peck’s first grade class talk about the calendar, they count how many days they have been best friends! They start by pointing out that September is the 9th month of the year, then they fill in the current date, and finally they use the numbers to make number sentences and practice ones and tens to get their brains ready for math. #LifeintheW
Please help us welcome some of our new friends from Woodland Primary to the #LifeintheW Team!
💚 Lori Coombs, Assistant Principal/Early Childhood Supervisor
💚 Avery Caughill, WELE Teacher
💚 Veronica Castrillon, Bilingual Spanish Resource Teacher
💚 Bryana Banks, WELE Teacher
Thank you for selecting Woodland and bringing your talents to our district. We hope the school year is off to a great start for you!
(We will be continuing to visit new staff members over the next few weeks so keep the welcome wishes coming!)
Celebrating Student Engagement Week at Woodland Intermediate! Students can show their creativity through the spirit wear/themes each day at school, AND families can get involved outside of school with the "Family Discussion" prompts.
Monday - Our School is Sharp.
Tuesday - Your Presence is a Present .
Wednesday - Hip Hip Hooray, Dance Today!
Thursday - HEADing for Success.
Friday - #LifeintheW Green & White Day.
Running into the weekend like... 🤩👟💥
Cross Country is such a great sport and these Wildcats know how to give it their all! Check out the Woodland Middle School Athletics Schedule for upcoming events to see other fall sports athletes in action: https://www.dist50.net/o/middle/page/athletics
Woodland wants to welcome Mrs. Jessica Watt to #LifeintheW! We are so excited for her to bring her experience, energy, and excitement to this school year. Not only is Mrs. Watt familiar with the Woodland community, but she also has two students in the district, and is dedicated to making sure all Woodland students feel welcome, safe, and excited to learn.
Welcome to Woodland Mrs. Watt! We are wishing you and your students an amazing school year together.
Chromebook Care Tips! Thank you to Ms. Bing for sharing important information about caring for your Chromebook during visits to the library. After the lesson, the students were able to pick out books and sit with friends to read. #LifeintheW 📚💚
The new Friday Early Dismissal Schedule Begins Friday, Aug. 30!
Early Dismissal Days are marked with a green box on the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar: https://5il.co/2h2li
Lunch and Recess at Woodland Intermediate!
The morning Music Buses are here! Today we greeted the morning Band students, and starting next week the morning Choir students will be on the music buses too. Music in the W 🥁🎺🎷🎼
The mom in the middle of this photo has done something amazing. She has joined Woodland's Parent Mentor program! She will be assisting teachers and supporting students for two hours a day, four days a week. Her super power is offering encouragement, individual attention, and a helping hand wherever needed.
There is room for a few more participants to join us for year #3 of the Parent Mentor Program. Learn more: https://secure.smore.com/n/sm95g
Also pictured: Tanya Abbey and Lavonna Garner, Parent Mentor Coordinators!
Heat Advisory: Aug. 26 & 27, 2024
We are expecting high temperatures as a heat wave continues to build in our area over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service, the peak of the heat wave will be on Tuesday when we will move from a Heat Advisory to an Excessive Heat Watch.
Woodland will be implementing several safety measures to help keep your Wildcat cool.
Learn more - https://secure.smore.com/n/1m9cr5
UPDATE: Meeting Postponed and Rescheduled
The Woodland D50 Board of Education Meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22 has been postponed due to a lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. Meeting details and an updated agenda will be available soon. https://secure.smore.com/n/tcj6f
A big Wildcat welcome to Woodland 4th and 5th grade students at Intermediate! We are so happy to back together 💚
The first to arrive today were the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders at Woodland Elementary! They were ready to take on the day and excited to see their friends. It’s going to be a great day in the W 💚
