Elementary School

Fired up for Field Day at Woodland Elementary! These Wildcats went Wild for all the exciting activities on this beautiful day. Dance party, Jesse White Tumblers, Field Day Stations, and more! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Meinke sent in some pictures saying, “Students got to enjoy their popsicles from their iReady reward and relax outside.” Thank you for sharing this happy moment from Intermediate! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Gasca May sent in a picture of her and her co-Hall Monitor, “greeting the kids everyday with a smile and keeping them safe.” Thank you for sharing this happy WMS moment! #LifeintheW

Our final BPAC meeting of the 2024–2025 school year was held last week, and it was a fantastic way to close out the year! Families listened to a presentation from Nicasa, and heard from guest speaker Dr. Moran of WTHS. We also introduced Ms. Yamilette Sosa, Woodlands’ new Director of Language Acquisition to our BPAC families. A big thank you goes out to Gabriela Navarro Díaz, our dedicated Middle School NJHS volunteers, and Tobias the comfort dog for all their support. Most of all, thank you to our amazing BPAC families. Your energy, engagement, and commitment have made this year unforgettable. Have a safe and happy summer—we can’t wait to see you again next school year!

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Balsamo sent in a selfie with Ms. Navaro from the last BPAC meeting, saying, “Last BPAC of the school year! Very happy after having everything organized and seeing the good attendance of our families.” Thank you for sharing this happy Woodland moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. DeVos sent in a snapshot of Ms. Brock cheering on our Elementary Team and students during the last week of school! Thank you for sharing this happy Elementary moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Henshall sent in a few selfies with some of her friends at Primary. Ms. Henshall, Ms. McCafferty, Ms. Heeres, Ms. Fontana, and Ms. Stadig all showed their Woodland Pride this year! Thank you for sharing these happy Primary moments! #LifeintheW

Reminder: Woodland will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

At the May Board of Education Meeting we celebrated this year's class of Woodland retirees, and our Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year Winners and Finalists. In case you missed it in the Friday Newsletter here are a few pictures of the honorees! Friday Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/g6jzw

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Chandrasekar sent some awesome selfies from her classroom saying, "These are the faces that make every day in the classroom worth it #GratefulTeacher #FutureLeaders" Thank you for sharing this happy Elementary moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Cardella shared a picture of her music class getting ready for their first grade music concert! Thank you for sharing this happy Elementary moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Daudelin took a few selfies with her friends at Elementary. Selfies featuring a student, Ms. Hunt, Ms. LeClair, and Wiley! Thank you for sharing these happy moments from Elementary!

Now Hiring! We have an opportunity to join the #LifeintheW team. Check out this position, and others on our Careers page: https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Marler is showing her Woodland School Spirit! Thank you for sharing this happy Primary moment! #LifeintheW

Please Join Us for the Last BPAC Meeting of the Year, May 21! Nicasa Behavioral Health Services will be sharing information about youth vaping and gambling - two areas of concern in the community. While parents participate in this valuable discussion, children in attendance will be supervised by Woodland Dual Language Teachers and student volunteers. Resources: English Flyer - https://5il.co/38pqh Spanish Flyer - https://5il.co/38pqj Learn more about the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC): https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/bpac

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Amoa submitted this awesome photo, saying: "Mrs. Veronie’s 5th Grade Class having fun in the library with Mrs. Maria and Mrs. Erica." Thank you for sharing this smiley Intermediate moment! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Here's a photo from Ms. Herren showing some Wildcat pride and "Twinning with a student!" Thank you for sharing this happy moment from Intermediate!

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. Ms. Abbey submitted this photo of her and Ms. Page, saying: "Double Duty! Staff that are also parents in the district, volunteering time to make Middle School student testing rewards." Thank you for sharing this happy moment from Intermediate! #LifeintheW

Smile - Staff Selfie Challenge!!! We asked Woodland staff members to send in happy moments throughout the month of May to capture the last few weeks of school. As of today, Dr. Reizman has 50 days left before she retires from Woodland D50. To note the occasion, she did a ride along on Bus #50 with Ms. Sue and her Intermediate students this morning. Thank you to Vicki for sharing this great moment from the District Office & Transportation! #LifeintheW 💚

Woodland Bus Driver of the Year! Congratulations to Rick McManaman on being awarded Woodland School Bus Driver of the Year! Rick has been a dedicated member of our team since he joined Woodland in 2017, demonstrating perfect attendance and a consistently kind and helpful attitude. His quick willingness to assist others and his commitment to safety and excellence make him truly deserving of this recognition. We are proud of his achievements and grateful for his service. Before joining the #LifeintheW team, Mr. McManaman helped run his family's restaurant business for many years. He also worked for an electric supply company running the parts counter. Here at Woodland, he found his calling by working with students with special needs, and he is known for going above and beyond for the kids on his bus. He brings a cheerful demeanor to his work and this has a positive impact on his students and their families, his coworkers, and everyone who encounters him throughout the day. Rick was selected as Bus Driver of the Year by his peers and friends in the Transportation Department.