Primary School

Microtia Awareness Day was Nov. 9! Learn more in this video from Ms. Pierson and a few of our Woodland Students. Ms. Pierson is Woodland's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist/Hearing Itinerant Teacher. Great tips from our students by how to be a good friend. https://youtu.be/_l-P8wI4R9Q?si=BUWMk8Jkvp4_8KlE

National School Psychology Week is here and at Woodland we want to celebrate our hard working school psychologists. The work they do is instrumental in helping our students navigate their own unique paths and grow, succeed, and thrive. Thank you for all the work you do for our students and learning community!

#LifeintheW #SchoolPsychWeek #FindingYourPath

The Great Kindergarten Pumpkin Investigation in Ms. O'Neil, Ms. Beaudry, Ms. Bensch, and Ms. Knapp's classes! The students estimated the number of lines, the circumference, and the height and weight of their pumpkins - then collected data to see how close they were. They also made a guess about if their pumpkin would float or sink and had a great time dunking their pumpkin in a bin of water to see who was right! Thank you to the parent/family volunteers who helped guide the investigation at each table. #LifeintheW

Thank you to the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile for partnering with the Woodland Health Office to make sure our students have everything they need for a safe and healthy school year! #LifeintheW

Here are just a few photos from the Primary Halloween Parades and Parties. Adorable costumes and fun crafts/games throughout the school. Thank you to the many wonderful parent volunteers who helped make the parties a success!

Thank you to 62nd District State Representative Laura Faver Dias and Fremont SD 79 Superintendent Dr. Trish Kocanda for meeting with us to discuss possible solutions to the inequalities in Woodland’s Evidence-Based Funding formula. #LifeintheW

Hidden Gem Alert! 💎📣🚨
Have you heard of Woodland's Saturday Study Hall and Homework Help program? On Saturday mornings, all Wildcats have access to FREE tutoring and mentorship. Students can work one-on-one with Woodland teachers, or in small groups with their peers to complete homework, study for a test, get help on a project, have someone proofread their paper, practice speaking Spanish, work through a math concept that is giving them trouble, play educational games, and whatever else your Wildcat needs!
Some students come every week because this has become such a beneficial part of their routine, and some Wildcats only come when they need a quiet place to work on extra homework or study. Some of our students sign up when their parents can't help them with a certain subject, and some have joined us on Saturday morning when they are trying to catch up after missing a few days of school. Whatever the reason, everyone is welcome!
Program Details: https://www.dist50.net/page/saturday-study-hall
Register HERE: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfoXLXsW-pgbU.../viewform
Join us next Saturday for a relaxed, no stress, supportive environment! #LifeintheW

Ms. Carey’s WELE students had a fantastic day filled with fun, learning, and creativity! After enjoying snack time together, the students spent time with their classmates playing games, creative activities, and exploring new ways to learn through play.

REMINDER: The Woodland D50 Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025!
View the Agenda: https://5il.co/3ratj
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/@woodlandlive9671
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.

Ms. Troncozo Auld’s class spent part of the day learning vocabulary in a fun and interactive way! Students reviewed words through games like Bingo and kept the energy up with a fun, educational dance. To wrap up the lesson, students worked together to bring their vocabulary to life, adding clothing, facial features, and other creative details to life-size tracings of themselves. What a fun way to bring this lesson to life!

Thank you for joining us for Parent University this past Saturday! The speakers shared useful information and expert tips on how to support your Wildcat at home, Warren High School volunteers from National Honor Society helped with games and crafts, and families had the chance to network and win prizes in addition to attending sessions. It was a great morning! #LifeintheW
Learn more about Parent University and upcoming events: https://www.dist50.net/page/parent-university

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is currently experiencing an outage, which may be affecting the functionality of the app, BusWhere.
We recommend that students arrive at the bus stop at least 5–10 minutes before their scheduled time and not rely solely on the app for updates, as noted in the student handbook and Transportation's webpage.
Thank you!

Yee Haw -- It’s Fall Yall! Primary is celebrating the season with our littlest Wildcats and their families!
Families were able to stop by school today and go on a hay ride, play outside, work on crafts, and visit Primary’s own pumpkin patch.
It’s a great day in the W! 🐯🍂

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

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

Outdoor P.E. on a beautiful day at Primary! Basketball stations to work on dribbling, ball handling, and shooting. Plus a station with music to show off basketball dance moves - a little something for everyone 🏀😎 #LifeintheW

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