Our WIldcats do more in the library than read. They also improve their dexterity skills and their hand-eye coordination with Perplexus Maze Balls and they love it.
School Board Members Day, Nov. 15
In honor of School Board Members Day in Illinois, we invite you to meet your Woodland D50 Board of Education! These seven individuals dedicate hundreds of volunteer hours over the course of the year in service to our learning community.
The Board of Education helps pave the way for our staff and students by setting policy, making sound financial decisions, advocating for important public education advancements, and evaluating policies, programs, and services through an Equity and Inclusion Lens to provide exceptional learning experiences for all learners.
Thank you for your commitment to making #LifeintheW a welcoming, safe place for students to achieve their dreams.
We will continue the celebration tomorrow at the November Board of Education Meeting. Thursday, Nov. 16, Meeting Information and Agenda - https://www.smore.com/9f2ve
#ThankABoardMember Illinois Association of School Boards
Mrs. Filipowicz‘s class sorted solids, liquids, and gasses in science.
2-PS1-1 Different kinds of matter exist and many of them can be either solid or liquid, depending on temperature. Matter can be described and classified by its observable properties.
The Woodland Parent Mentor Program is so much more than classroom volunteers! The Parent Mentors have weekly training, enrichment and outreach opportunities where they are able to meet new people and learn new skills that they can take back to use with students in the classroom. Last week they had a special guest join them for their "Beyond the Classroom" work. Gurnee Mayor Tom Hood spent time with our mentors to help build the school to community connection. We love to see these partnerships in action.
ROAR Assemblies today at ELE to celebrate ROAR students for the months of September and October!
Come see The Enchanted Bookshop!
Dates: Nov. 9 & 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Woodland Intermediate
Cost: $5/ticket
Expect to be blown away by these talented Wildcats! This is such a cute show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We are now collecting donations for the Annual Holiday Food Drive. With the food and funds we collect as part of the Food Drive, we will set up a Woodland Food Pantry with hopes that ALL Woodland families enjoy this special time of year.
(Pictures: Volunteers setting up the Food Pantry in 2022)
Learn More: https://www.dist50.net/page/food-drive
See what items we are collecting, make a financial donation, or register to receive food at the food pantry! #LifeintheW
Group work in action!
The students in Mrs. Schumann’s class are creating community murals. Each community includes a neighborhood with "Fact Family Houses", and various buildings and other places typically found in a community.
Fun fact: In addition to things like schools and libraries, nearly every mural has an easily recognizable McDonald’s and Target. The students explained that even though some of them prefer other fast food places, McDonald’s is the easiest to draw.
Once the murals are complete, each group will name their community and then they will be displayed in the school.
Our third graders performing beautifully tonight !
The 1st Graders in Ms. Brooks class learned all about the life cycle of the plant. They also noticed some of the blending sounds they have been practicing - "SProut" "PLant" "FLower" and they were super excited to show each other all the extra details they added to their diagrams. Great job Wildcats #LifeintheW
We are celebrating Native American History Month in the Elementary Library. We have many great books written by and about Native Americans. Come and check them out!
Woodland D50 Celebrates National School Psychology Week to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. School psychologists support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to help our Wildcats GROW! With your guidance, we grow as individuals, and we grow as a learning community. To Woodland’s dedicated School Psychologists, Happy #SchoolPsychWeek – Let’s Grow Together!
#LifeintheW
Second graders learned about artist Paul Cezanne and how he used still life. They chose a portion of a fall still life that was created in the art room, then drew, outlined and painted their artwork using watercolors. They used multiple colors on each object in the style of Cezanne.
26.B.1d. Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to create visual works of art using manipulation, eye-hand coordination, building and imagination.
Woodland D50 is now hiring for two important positions as we prepare for upcoming retirements. We are looking for a new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and a Student Information Systems and Data Manager. Learn more about these positions (and others) at: https://www.applitrack.com/dist50/OnlineApp/default.aspx
Students in Mrs. Balogh's first grade class worked together to identify how animals use their body parts to protect themselves. They discussed each animal and colored in the body part the animal uses for protection.
LS1.A All organisms have external parts. Different animals use their body parts in different ways to see, hear, grasp objects, protect themselves, move from place to place, and seek, find, and take in food, water and air. Plants also have different parts (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits) that help them survive and grow. (1-LS1-1)
Woodland Students and Staff have created beautiful ofrendas throughout the district in honor of Día de los Muertos. An ofrenda is an altar built to celebrate and remember loved ones who have passed away by displaying photos, favorite food and drinks, memorabilia, flowers and more. #LifeintheW
Día de los muertos is celebrated November 1st & November 2nd. To celebrate the Equity and Diversity Team & Dual Language teachers enlisted the school community's help to create ofrendas in both of our school libraries. They are beautiful!
The ofrenda is a central part of the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos,
where families create altars to honor and remember their deceased loved ones.
Observing and contributing to the ofrenda has been a great opportunity for our students to learn about Mexican culture and traditions.
Students in Mrs. Brooks's first grade class practiced their addition skills and their learning habits while participating in Workplaces. These young wildcats did a great job staying focused at their Workplaces!
1.OA.6 - Demonstrate fluency with addition and subtraction, within 10, using mental math strategies.
REMINDER: Nov. 1 is the first SIP Day that falls on a Wednesday! There will be an early release for students today.
Primary - 10:40
Elementary - 10:50
Middle School - 11:35
Intermediate - 12:20
Here is a link to the district calendar - https://5il.co/1uc3z
Or you can see District Events in the app!
