Intermediate School

Here is our latest edition of the Principal Parent Newsletter 1-10-25! Happy New Year! https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "Where do you go to do math on New Year's Eve?" Sheldon Intermediate "Times Square!" Principal #TheIntramuralSignUpIsInThisEdition #DoingHashtagsWrong :-)

In case you missed it before the Winter Break, the Woodland D50 Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar at the December meeting. View the 2025-2026 Calendar HERE: https://5il.co/33x56

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Woodland would like to send a big thank you to our outstanding School Resource Officers, Det. Hansen and Det. Otachel. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. You make Woodland a safer, more welcoming place for both our students and staff. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do to ensure the well-being of everyone in our school! Please join us in showing heartfelt appreciation to Woodland's School Resource Officers, and all of the law enforcement officers at the Village of Gurnee and the Lake County Sheriff's Office for keeping our community safe.

Help Us Celebrate Amazing Woodland Teachers and Staff! We are excited to launch the annual Village of Gurnee Teacher of the Year contest, with a new category for Staff Member of the Year! In the announcement linked below it explains the criteria for the awards, and links directly to both nomination forms. We look forward to recognizing additional staff members in partnership with the village. Nominate someone today! Announcement: https://secure.smore.com/n/xg4wj Website: https://www.dist50.net/page/gurnee-teacher-of-the-year Nominations are due by Monday, Jan. 27.

Counting down the minutes until we are all back together in the W 💚 Get a good night sleep tonight Wildcats. Let's start 2025 with a ROAR!

Wishing you a Warm & Wonderful Winter Break! Dec. 23 - Jan. 3: Winter Break Jan. 6: Teacher Institute Day, No Student Attendance Jan. 7: School Resumes - Welcome Back!

The Wildcats got a jump start on their Winter Break travels. Ms. Sellers’ class participated in a Holidays Around the World activity where students received passports and were assigned a country to explore. They discovered facts about the country’s history, culture, and holiday traditions. After gathering their information, they visited immigration and customs (Ms. Sellers), where they shared what they had learned. Once approved, they received a passport stamp and moved on to the next country, ready to learn more. This exciting, globe-trotting adventure was a fun way to head into Winter Break!

Do You Have Questions about Standards-Based Grading, Curriculum, Dual Language or Technology? In the latest episode of the Woodland Wildcast, Dr. Machak and the Teaching & Learning Team discuss Curriculum, Standards-Based Grading, Woodland’s Dual Language program, and Technology in the classroom and beyond! Learn how this team comes together to support students and educators. #LifeintheW https://woodlandwildcast.podbean.com/e/s2-e4-teaching-learning-in-the-w/

Hello Woodland Intermediate Families, Here is the Latest Principal Parent Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "On Friday the 13th , I dreamt that a man in armor on a horse was chasing me" Sheldon Intermediate "It was a real Knightmare!!!" Principal

Take a look as Intermediate Students participate in the Hour of Code program in honor of Computer Science in Education Week. The goal of this initiative is to introduce students to the world of computer science through engaging and fun coding activities, with the hope of sparking future interest in coding and the tech field. The first activity had students listening to verbal instructions to see if they could create a picture following the algorithm. Then students selected an activity from a choice board based on how much previous coding experience they had. Thank you to our dedicated Tech Integration Specialists for organizing and bringing this exciting learning opportunity to our students. #LifeintheW

Intermediate Student Leaders were busy crafting and creating today. They worked together to make bracelets and cards for patients at Lurie Children's Hospital. They wrote words of encouragement, told jokes, drew pictures, and made colorful beaded and loom bracelets to bring smiles and happiness to children in the hospital this holiday season. A big thank you to Det. Hansen for connecting Woodland to Lurie Children’s and encouraging our students to be involved and give to others in the community. #LifeintheW

Hello Intermediate Families, Here is this week's newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "Boss,:"This is the 3rd time you've been late this week! You know what that means?"' Sheldon Intermediate "Employee:"It's Wednesday?"" Principal #OneDayLate,Sorry!

Today we celebrated the end of Native American Heritage Month with amazing presentations and performances by the Iron Bear Singers and Dancers. Did you know Illinois has only 1 federally recognized tribe? Of the 574 American Indian Tribes in the US, Illinois only recognizes the Potawatomi tribe. Today we learned about the language, dance, regalia, history, and the culture of the 10 tribes represented by the Iron Bear Singers. Special thanks to the Trickster Cultural Center helping us provide this experience for our students! Miigwech and bama wpi!

The Annual Holiday Food Drive was a success thanks to the generous donations from the Woodland learning community and our valued community partners. With your help, we served more than 80 Woodland families with extra food and warm coats, hats, and gloves. Here are a few pictures of our team of volunteers setting up for the event, including Tobias Comfort Dog! A special thank you to the Warren Township High School students from Students of Service, National Honor Society, and Avanza for helping throughout the night.

Geometry + Measurement = Fun! Students around the building enjoyed visiting Mrs. Newman's and Mrs. Valkenaar's Math Labs to celebrate the end of Trimester 1. Keep up the great work, mathematicians!

Mrs. Feutz and her 5th graders visit the math lab at Woodland Intermediate! #LifeintheW

REMINDER: Students will follow a half day schedule on Nov. 25 & 26 for Parent Teacher Conferences, and the district is closed Nov. 27 - 29 for the holiday break. Have a great week Wildcats! Conferences Half Day Schedule: Primary - 10:40 a.m. Elementary - 10:50 a.m. Middle School - 11:35 a.m. Intermediate - 12:20 p.m.

Hello Intermediate Families, Here is the Principal Parent Newsletter 11-22-24 https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "What are turkeys most thankful for on Thanksgiving?" Sheldon Intermediate "Vegetarians" Principal

The end of Trimester 1 means Report Cards, Positive Behavior Celebrations, and ROAR raffle prizes! Students that were referral-free in Tri 1 were entered participate in a Game Day celebration and current student leaders drew raffle tickets for fabulous prizes! Way to go Wildcats! Keep up the outstanding ROAR behavior in Trimester 2!

Hello Intermediate Families, Here is the Principal Parent Newsletter for 11-15-24 https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "What is a soldier's least favorite month?" Sheldon Intermediate "MARCH!" Principal