The Cub Corner
"EXPECT EXCELLENCE IN EVERYTHING"
Thank you for attending Curriculum Night! Our amazing teachers worked very hard to prepare information and to make you feel welcome. We are truly a family here at Woodward Mill Elementary School.
Please remember to review our Birthday Package flyer. Your child’s name could be in LIGHTS!
The School Store is now open on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45am-8:10am for students to shop.
Please see the flyer for our 1st fundraiser (Doublegood) below.
Please bring your PreK and Kindergarten children to our 1st Annual Learning Carnival on September 28, 2023, from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Mission: To achieve academic and social excellence through quality instruction that promotes lifelong learning.
Vision: Woodward Mill will provide opportunities for all students to succeed to their fullest potential by enlisting combined support of teachers, parents, and community.
Theme: To S.E.R.V.E. our community with a purpose.
- 9/4 Labor Day (No school)
- 9/7 or 9/14 PTA Spirit Night at Andretti's Indoor Karting and Games - 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Click here for location)
- 9/15 Digital Learning Day #1
- 9/20 PTA Pancakes and Pajamas (6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.)
If you have not already done so, please go to mypaymentsplus and sign off on the orientation agreements that are located there. It contains important information that you need to know for this upcoming school year.
Woodward Mill is moving towards using ParentSquare as the main platform for teachers and administration to communicate with families. Cub Corner will now be delivered via Parent Square. Please make sure that you have signed up for ParentSquare. We want to make sure that we communicate efficiently and in a timely manner with our Woodward Mill community.
For those of you who have not registered for ParentSquare yet, an activation invitation will be sent to your emails. We encourage you to activate your account as well as download the app for your phone.
Thank you!
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We are finalizing our plans to recognize the students that achieved their 600-minute summer reading goal! The GCPS BookMobile will visit our school as a part of our summer reading celebration in later September. Congratulations to our summer readers! We are excited about celebrating with you in September!
A Note from our gifted coordinator, Mrs. Sporrer
The Gwinnett Alliance for Gifted Education (GAGE) is a Gwinnett County gifted advocacy group for parents, students, teachers and community members. Attached are the GAGE Membership Form and a GAGE PowerPoint for you to learn more about what GAGE is and how it could benefit you and your child. If you have questions regarding GAGE, please reach out directly to GAGE at gagegifted@gmail.com. If you have any question regarding the gifted program at WMES please contact Mrs. Sporrer at beth.sporrer@gcpsk12.org.
Scan the QR Code for more information on how to join PTA!
Click HERE for more information on the PTA events that are scheduled for this year.
Please click here for more information on transportation changes.
Please click on the link to view the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
This approved calendar features seven days of preplanning for teachers, a start date of August 2, 2023, and four digital learning days. The four digital learning days are scheduled throughout the year, with two occurring in 1st semester and two in 2nd semester. The calendar also features a fall break in October, a two-week winter break, a three-day break in February, a week scheduled for spring break, and an end date of May 22nd, 2024.
- All GCPS students will have a Chromebook assigned to them for the 2023-2024 school year. Students can also check out a hot spot for internet access based on demonstrated need. Families may contact their schools to discuss options.
- If a GCPS technology resource is assigned to a student and taken home, it is the family's responsibility to monitor the use of the device to ensure that the device is returned in the condition in which it was received.
