It's a beautiful morning in Gurnee, and many of our Wildcats may be walking or riding bikes to school. Thankfully these amazing partners in safety get up early each morning to see our students safely through the crosswalks. Thank you to Angelo White and Joann Metzger for being one of the first friendly faces to greet our staff, students, and families as they walk, bike or drive by. We appreciate you and your big morning energy! Smile/Honk/Wave to show your appreciation today and help us spread the love to our crossing guards. 💚
An 8th Grade brother surprises his 3rd Grade sister as the "Mystery Reader" and their smiles might melt the internet!
Thank you to Mrs. Estrada and Mrs. Bogdala for sharing this #LifeintheW moment with us 💚
Introducing Ms. Joselyn, Woodland's Superintendent for the Day! She met with District Leaders and Board of Education Members for a breakfast meeting to start the day, and she has a busy schedule of important meetings, appointments and projects to get through before dismissal. Her bubbly personality and willingness to work hard will certainly help with the tasks ahead. Thank you for your service Joselyn. We know that you will make great decisions on behalf of the #LifeintheW team.
Thank you to the Woodland Educational Foundation for offering this as a raffle prize at the recent Launch Fundraiser. Joselyn was excited to win the Superintendent for the Day experience.
These scientists dissected a squid at Woodland Intermediate with a little help from parent volunteers and teachers. Hands-on learning in the W! #LifeintheW
Congratulations to Margarita Castrejón!
Ms. Castrejón was named Lake County Middle School Teacher of the Year at the Regional Office of Education Awards Ceremony on May 8, 2024. Margarita is a Spanish Language Arts teacher at Woodland Middle School and a member of the Dual Language Team. In addition to her incredible work in the classroom, Ms. Castrejón was recognized for her contributions to the climate and culture of the district through the connections she builds with staff and students and her involvement in various clubs and committees. Thank you for making #LifeintheW such a great place to learn!
Which teacher brings MAGIC to the classroom?
Which educator cares about the whole family?
Which teacher makes learning fun/has a great sense of humor?
Which educator makes sure students and their families feel heard?
Find out in Episode 3 of the Woodland Wildcast!
https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/teacheroftheyear/
1st Graders sure know a LOT about chickens! A few feathered friends from Fleming Family Farms visited Elementary on Wednesday. Not only did the students get to meet several different breeds of chickens, but they also observed size, shape and color differences between the eggs they lay. Thank you to Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Filipowicz for inviting us to join in the fun! #LifeintheW
How many 4th graders want to be future business owners and entrepreneurs? Look at all those raised hands.
Mrs. Kohler invited her twin brother to share his journey from Woodland Student to Business Owner! That's right - Matt was once a 4th grader at Woodland just like the students in the audience.
He talked about what inspired him to start his own business, the amount of time and research it took to develop his product, and how he has slowly and deliberately grown his business to meet the demand. The presentation focused on economics as part of the 4th grade Social Studies curriculum. The students even got to sample his product!
Thank you to the Milwaukee Pretzel Company for inspiring our students and sharing your story. #LifeintheW
Kindergarten Students in Ms. Gleich's class planted flowers with Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Lake & McHenry Counties! They got to see, touch, and smell different flowers, learn about the life cycle of a plant, and talk about all the things that plants need to grow. Thank you for joining us in Primary's Butterfly Garden. #LifeintheW
5th Grade students in Mrs. Moore's Advanced Math class created games based on Probability. The students had fun explaining the rules of their game to Dr. Machak, and then trying out all the other games around the room. #LifeintheW
WMS Cares - Day of Service, May 4
Join us for the 1st outdoor community service event to "Go Green" at WMS! Lend a hand as we clean-up the building exterior and take pride in the appearance of our school. We are looking for volunteers to help plant flowers, remove weeds, mulch, landscape clean-up, painting and more!
Flyer: https://5il.co/2k13s
Congratulations to this group of dedicated parents for completing their computer course with Maestra Vivas and Maestra Nieto! The class was designed to teach Spanish speaking families how to use the district website, other digital tools, and access various applications that teachers use to communicate with families (Seesaw, Schoology, Clever, Skyward and more)!
In celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month, the Arabic Club at WMS hosted a cultural exchange event for teachers and administrators. Guests were welcomed with Moroccan mint tea served by Mr. Aablouche, and then Arabic Club members presented insights into Arabic language and culture. The students also shared highlights from club meetings and activities throughout the year. Guests had the opportunity for hands-on learning as they were taught how to write their names in Arabic script.
Kindergarten Information Night & Teacher Panel, April 29
Join us TONIGHT! This event will provide you with a picture of what to expect in kindergarten. Because this is a presentation, it is designed for parents and caregivers only.
In addition to presentations on Monolingual Kindergarten and Dual Language Kindergarten, we will have a panel of teachers to provide information and answer questions about what to expect for your student as they enter Kindergarten. Our goal is to set you and your child up for success. We hope to see you there!
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: 5:30 -6:30 p.m.
Location: Woodland Primary
We are excited to announce that five wonderful Woodland staff members will be recognized by the Lake County Regional Office of Education at their annual awards banquet on May 8!
School districts across Lake County will be sending the best of the best to this event to celebrate excellence in teaching and to recognize school district personnel who contribute to the education of our youth through their work as administrators, educators, and support staff.
Please join us in congratulating these amazing #LifeintheW team members:
💚 Amber Beutel, Educator of the Year: Diverse Learner Teacher – Primary
💚 Sherri Peck, Educator of the Year: Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher – Elementary
💚 Margarita Castrejón, Educator of the Year: Middle School Teacher – Middle School
💚 Tiffany Drake, Educator of the Year: School Administrator – Middle School
💚 Kenny Lohfink, Educational Service Personnel of the Year – Operations & Facilities
Wondering who you might see, or the types of activities you will be able to do at Family Fun & Games Night? Here are a few pictures from the 1st night. We hope to see you tonight!
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These students are having a great year with Mrs. Peck and Ms. Garcia! They were learning about biographies, comparing and contrasting, fractions, practicing a variety of skills during centers (reading, writing, and math), and working together - all in one morning. A warm and welcoming space for learning 💚 #LifeintheW
Woodland is hiring! We are looking for the next Director of Educational Services to join the #LifeintheW team. Learn more about this opportunity HERE:
https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
A visit to Ms. Beutel's class at Woodland Primary will have you smiling from ear to ear! These Kindergarten students were so excited to show off all the fun ways they practice their math skills around the classroom. #LifeintheW
The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024.
Meeting Information & Agenda - https://www.smore.com/n/3s9kb
