Intermediate School

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Parent University!
In addition to the incredible sessions we have planned for you, here are 5 other great reasons you should attend Parent University…
5. Complimentary Coffee & Snacks ☕🍿
4. Free Childcare with Crafts & Activities for children ages 3 - 12 🎨
3. Community Partners & Resources 🤝
2. Amazing Speakers - Dedicated & Passionate Educators 💚
1. Raffle Prizes! Top prize - $100 Gift Card 🎉
(Photos from Previous Parent University Events)
Learn more and register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR1n9CSIZ4qjVNP8QPxXH8VUrlFrsZcYJ4uW7HY7pbmUkDRQ/viewform
Event Details & List of Topics: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university

Congratulations to James and Thomas for being recognized with a Young Citizenship Award from The Exchange Club of Gurnee! These students were selected for recognition based on the categories of Citizenship, Attitude, Academics, Service, and Leadership. Mr. Sheldon and Mrs. Drake spoke about how these students contribute to a positive learning environment at Woodland Intermediate and Woodland Middle School.
In addition to recognizing these amazing Woodland students, the Exchange Club presented Gurnee area schools with new American Flags. We appreciate this ongoing support from our wonderful community partners at the Exchange Club. #LifeintheW

Intermediate Intramurals are underway! Today the STEM club brought their rockets outside for launch, and the Ag-ventures Club had a special visitor from the Lake County Farm Bureau teach them about how trees change through the seasons.
Which club should we visit next? Here are just a few we can choose from! Something for everyone in the W:
Jewelry
Cursive
Board Games
Chess
Crochet
Legoland
Bump, Set, Hit
Crafts
Choir
Newspaper
Art
Charcuterie
#LifeintheW

Thank you to Village of Gurnee Mayor Tom Hood, and Warren Township Supervisor Elmer Fallos for joining the Woodland and River Trail Parent Mentors for a "Beyond the Classroom" training today. AND Congratulations to Gurnee School District 56 for joining the Parent Mentor Network. We are so excited for you to see the impact that parent mentors have in the classroom!
Both Woodland and Gurnee 56 are currently looking for additional Parent Mentors. Fill out the interest form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjAwrBarPnAZTFRRFPKUYibYKS-VFx6rxBB9_6nbg3rsr96Q/viewform

Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Please join us in thanking our incredible Woodland custodians!
Our custodial team works tirelessly every single day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. From classrooms and hallways, to cafeterias and gyms, their hard work allows our Wildcats to learn and grow in a healthy, comfortable space. Please take a moment to show your appreciation for the custodians who help keep Woodland running! This is #LifeintheW

October is National Principals Month, where we have the opportunity to recognize dedicated school leaders for the important role they play in our Woodland learning community. The celebration will last all month long because in Illinois, Principal Appreciation Week is October 20–24, and Principal Appreciation Day is Friday, October 24.

This month, we are celebrating the hard work, leadership, and never-ending support our principals provide every single day. From guiding our staff, to inspiring our students, to connecting with families, our principals are key to success in #LifeintheW!

Please join us in showing your appreciation for the countless ways they make a difference in our schools and in the lives of our Wildcats. #ThankAPrincipal

Math in Action!
Ms. Butera's 4th grade math class uses manipulatives to practice subtraction and regrouping.
Ms. Odden's 5th grade class uses fraction number lines while working on a math lesson.
Keep up the good work Wildcats! #LifeintheW

Student Leaders at Woodland Intermediate kicked off a Red Ribbon Week project with Det. Hansen yesterday. Stay tuned to see the final product on display during Red Ribbon Week at the end of October! #LifeintheW

Please help us welcome Ms. Krinninger to the #LifeintheW Team! Ms. Krinninger is a new teacher at Woodland Intermediate, and she is excited to bring her experience and dedication to the Woodland Learning Community. We are so happy you are here!

Woodland's districtwide Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration event is this Saturday! We hope to see you there #LifeintheW
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Woodland Middle School
Please join us for performances, music, arts & crafts, displays, and friendship!

The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Please note: The meeting starts at 6 p.m., but the first item on the agenda is a closed session. The public meeting will begin immediately following the closed session when the Board of Education returns to open session at approximately 7 p.m.
Watch on Woodland Live: https://www.youtube.com/@woodlandlive9671
Agenda: https://5il.co/3q5ua

This was a busy week of training for Woodland's Parent Mentors! They are ready to join their partner teacher in the classroom starting next week. This morning they had a meet and greet with the Principals and presented their versions of a "Perfect School" and explained how they will lead with their head, heart and feet.
It's not too late to join the program! If you are interested in supporting students and teachers in the classroom, please fill out this parent interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjAwrBarPnAZTFRRFPKUYibYKS-VFx6rxBB9_6nbg3rsr96Q/viewform

Thank you for attending the first Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting of the year! We had a great turnout to hear from Martha Lucía Aristizábal, a bilingual therapist from Warren Township Youth and Family Services. The topic was “How to help your children prepare for the start of the school year.” While the adults were engaging in the discussion, students were busy crafting with Woodland Dual Language teachers! Thank you to the United Way, Community Trust Credit Union, Starbucks, Jewel Osco, Waukegan Park District and Tacos El Norte for donating prizes and materials for this event. #LifeintheW
Save the Date for the next BPAC Meeting - Nov. 6
https://www.dist50.net/o/dist50/page/bpac

Chromebook care tips and checking out books at the Woodland Intermediate Learning Resource Center (LRC)! #LifeintheW

The celebration of new Woodland teachers/staff continues. Please join us in giving a warm #LifeintheW welcome to Aura Juliet Figueroa Echeverry! Ms. Figueroa is a 5th Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher at Woodland Intermediate. This is her first year teaching and her students adore her. She moves around the classroom giving high fives and engaging all of her students in the lesson. We are so happy you are here!
We’ll continue highlighting our new staff members over the next few weeks, so keep those welcome wishes coming! 💚

Ms. Rakosnik's class had a surprise visitor last week! Pancake, the hamster lives in a classroom down the hall. While his cage was being cleaned, he stopped by to visit a neighboring class. #LifeintheW

REMINDER: School Picture Day is Coming Soon!
Order in advance using the link you received from your school principal.
Elementary - Sept. 17

Middle - Sept. 18

Intermediate - Sept. 19

Primary - Sept. 24 & 25

The celebration of new Woodland teachers/staff continues. Please join us in giving a warm #LifeintheW welcome to Candace Andrada! Today we visited Ms. Andrada's class at Woodland Intermediate and the students were all smiles as they worked in pairs and small groups. Ms. Andrada is new to Woodland, but she comes to us with 10+ years of teaching experience, and things are off to a great start in her classroom.
We’ll continue highlighting our new staff members over the next few weeks, so keep those welcome wishes coming! 💚

The Parent Mentor Program is growing, and having tons of fun while doing so... Please join us for a quick information session to find out how you can be part of the Parent Mentor Program this year!
Sept. 9 - Primary, 8 - 8:30 (Champions Gym)
Sept. 9 - Intermediate, 9 - 9:30 a.m. (Rm W230)
Sept. 10 - Elementary, 8 - 8:30 a.m. (Rm 123)
https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-mentor-program

The celebration of new Woodland teachers/staff continues! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Courtney Odden to the #LifeintheW! An alum of Woodland, Courtney is excited once again be a Wildcat and give back to the community she loves.

We’ll continue highlighting our new staff members over the next few weeks, so keep those welcome wishes coming! 💚