Intermediate School

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

Detective Hansen recently gave a presentation to Woodland Intermediate students about online safety at the end of their Digital Citizenship unit with Ms. Campbell. Students learned about cyber bullying, device safety, and hidden dangers in apps and games. They also talked about the types of information they should never share with strangers. #LifeintheW

Attention 4th Grade Students and Families! You have the opportunity to join Band next year as a 5th grader! Band is an optional class that begins in 5th grade, but sign ups are due now! Deadline to sign up for 5th Grade Band is tomorrow, May 28th. Please go to band website to view the required Band parent presentation video, followed by a google form sign-up to enroll your child in the band class. Please contact the band directors with questions: jmuetz@dist50.net and edorgan@dist50.net https://sites.google.com/dist50.net/woodlandintermediateband/home

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. 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

Our Intermediate Wildcats turned into junior marine biologists as they dove into squid dissections last week. Prepped with goggles, aprons, and plenty of gloves, they explored the anatomy of these fascinating sea creatures up close. A huge thank you to our amazing parent volunteers for lending a hand—your support helps make hands-on learning like this possible!

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

Hello Intermediate Families, Here is the latest edition of the Principal Parent Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/fr784 Tim "What did Wiley the Wildcat say at the talent show?" Sheldon Intermediate "I’m not lion—these students have paws-itively amazing talent!” Principal

This week, Woodland Intermediate welcomed families to its annual Open House! Woodland families had the opportunity to say “hi” to teachers and staff, and Wiley, learn about the school’s programs, connect with community partners, and shop the PTA Book Fair. Families also got a head start on the upcoming school year by registering students for band and exploring the various opportunities and programs offered at Intermediate. Students proudly showcased their artwork and were able to take their families on a class tour, sharing what they’ve been learning throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made this night such a success!

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.