February 2, 2024

Black History Month

Feb. 6- Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary coming to Woodside!

Feb. 9- Honor Roll Breakfast 7:45am-8:15am and 1/2 day dismissal at 11:52am

Sports Dress up Day (Favorite Team or Sport)

Feb. 12- Mid-Winter Break (No School)

Feb. 14- Count Day & Valentine's Day

Feb. 16- School Carnival 6:30pm-8:30pm

Feb. 19- President's Day and Panther Pathways session 3 Begins 3:45pm-4:45pm

When It's Okay to Miss School: A Guide for Elementary Students

Going to school is important for learning and growing, but there are times when it's okay to miss a day. In this article, we'll explore some valid reasons for missing school and how to handle these situations responsibly.

Feeling Sick:

If you wake up feeling unwell, it's essential to listen to your body. Running a fever, having a bad cough, or feeling too weak are signs that you might need to stay home. Missing one day to rest and recover is okay because taking care of your health is a top priority.

Doctor's Appointment:

Sometimes, you may need to visit the doctor or dentist for a check-up or to address a specific health concern. These appointments are necessary for your well-being, and it's perfectly fine to miss school for them. Make sure to let your teacher and parents know in advance.

Family Events:

Family events, like weddings or important gatherings, are special occasions where you might miss a day of school. These events create lasting memories and bring families closer together. Just be sure to inform your teacher ahead of time and catch up on any missed assignments.

Educational Trips:

Occasionally, your family might plan an educational trip that falls on a school day. These experiences can be enriching and provide valuable learning opportunities. Before the trip, discuss it with your teacher, and make arrangements to complete any assignments or homework.

Remember:

• Always inform teachers/school if you need to miss school.

• Be responsible and complete any missed assignments promptly

• Try not to make a habit of missing school unless it's necessary.

• Make an effort to catch up on the lessons you missed to stay on track with your learning.

Because of your outstanding support, Woodside Elementary will be celebrating 366 students with perfect and excellent attendance during the month of January. This is 80% of our students!! Outstanding!

#ShowUpWO!

Amado Pérez-Chávez

Woodside Principal

Cuando está bien faltar a la escuela: una guía para estudiantes de primaria

Ir a la escuela es importante para aprender y crecer, pero hay momentos en los que está bien perder un día. En este artículo, exploraremos algunas razones válidas para faltar a la escuela y cómo manejar estas situaciones de manera responsable.

Sentirse mal:

Si te despiertas sintiéndote mal, es esencial que escuches a tu cuerpo. Tener fiebre, tos fuerte o sentirse demasiado débil son señales de que es posible que deba quedarse en casa. Faltar un día para descansar y recuperarse está bien porque cuidar su salud es una prioridad.

Cita con el médico:

A veces, es posible que deba visitar al médico o dentista para un chequeo o para abordar un problema de salud específico. Estas citas son necesarias para su bienestar, y está perfectamente bien faltar a la escuela por ellas. Asegúrate de informar a tu maestro y a tus padres con anticipación.

Eventos Familiares:

Los eventos familiares, como bodas o reuniones importantes, son ocasiones especiales en las que es posible que te pierdas un día de escuela. Estos eventos crean recuerdos duraderos y unen a las familias. Solo asegúrate de informar a tu profesor con anticipación y ponte al día con las tareas perdidas.

Viajes Educativos:

De vez en cuando, su familia puede planear un viaje educativo que coincida con un día escolar. Estas experiencias pueden ser enriquecedoras y proporcionar valiosas oportunidades de aprendizaje. Antes del viaje, discútalo con su maestro y haga arreglos para completar cualquier tarea o tarea.

Recordar:

Siempre informe a los maestros o a la escuela si necesita faltar a la escuela. Sea responsable y complete las tareas perdidas con prontitud Trate de no crear el hábito de faltar a la escuela a menos que sea necesario. Esfuérzate por ponerte al día con las lecciones que te perdiste para mantenerte al día con tu aprendizaje.

Debido a su excelente apoyo, la Escuela Primaria Woodside celebrará a 366 estudiantes con una asistencia perfecta y excelente durante el mes de enero. ¡Esto es el 80% de nuestros estudiantes! ¡Excepcional!

#ShowUpWO!

Amado Pérez-Chávez

Director de Woodside

For a healthy, happy heart the Surgeon General recommends 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. Like brisk walking or bicycling, every week for adults. Children and adolescents should get 1 hour of physical activity every day.

Mark your calendars for our annual Woodside

Skating Party!! This super fun event is for all

Woodside students, families, and staff!!

DATE: March 3, 2024

TIME: 2:00-4:00pm

PLACE: RollXScape Skating Center

ADMISSION: $10 per every child

(skating or not) and skating adult.

Adults not skating are free to

watch. Skate rentals are FREE!!

$5 rental each skate mate, on a

first come first serve basis

(NO DROP OFFS)

Your participation is part of what makes our parades and festival shine!

Need a Dutch Custome?

Visit a local thrift store. Starting around February, resale shops in the area begin to display various Dutch Customes for a decent price.

Follow the options below to "create" your own version on a Dutch custome. these styles will work for all ages!

Visit Field's Fabrics on 8th Street. They have patterns to follow to have a custome made to fit you. They carry infant-adult custome patterns for both male and female styles.

We have a couple of tips to "create" a custome without having to sew one from scratch!

Find a black maxi dress/long dress or a long black skirt with a black shirt..

Tie an apron that is striped, or made from white lace around your waist.

Purchase a white Dutch hat from Field's Fabrics or Dutch Village wear on your head.

Top it off with a red beaded necklace.

Wear a pair of black dress pants.

Add a striped shirt (blue and white is common for Dutch customes).

Optional: wear a black button up vest over your shirt.

Tie a red bandana loosely around your neck.

Purchase a black Dutchman hat from Field's Fabric or Dutch Village to complete the look!

Event & volunteer Manager

Tulip Time Festival

Phne:6163964221 Ex.104

Email: kim@tuliptime.com

In the months of February and March, students who speak a language other than English will take a state assessment called WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment). This assessment measures a student’s level of academic English language proficiency. At this time, there are 119 students at Woodside that will take the assessment. The test consists of four separate tests - listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students are given questions within the areas of math, social studies, science, and language arts as a means to produce academic language.

WIDA gives our students an opportunity to show what they know and helps us track their progress.

If you have any questions regarding WIDA testing, please feel free to contact the Woodside’s Core Support ELL Team.

Kara Higgs

higgsk@westottawa.net

Katie O’Shea

osheak@westottawa.net

Erin Miller

millere@westottawa.net

En los meses de Febrero y Marzo los estudiantes que hablan un idioma diferente al inglés, estarán tomando el examen WIDA, por sus siglas en inglés (Diseño y evaluación instruccional de clase mundial).

Esta evaluación mide el nivel académico de dominio del idioma inglés de un estudiante. En este momento, hay 119 estudiantes en Woodside que tomarán la evaluación. La prueba consta de cuatro pruebas independientes: comprensión auditiva, lectura, escritura y expresión oral. Los estudiantes reciben preguntas dentro de las áreas de matemáticas, estudios sociales, ciencias y artes del lenguaje como un medio para producir lenguaje académico.

WIDA brinda a nuestros estudiantes la oportunidad de demostrar lo que saben y nos ayuda a monitorear su progreso.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la evaluación WIDA, no dude en contactar al equipo de maestras de apoyo EL de la Escuela Woodside.

Kara Higgs

higgsk@westottawa.net

Katie O’Shea

osheak@westottawa.net

Erin Miller

millere@westottawa.net

• We celebrate Black History Month in

  February - and all year!

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• Library Days:
  

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

Thank you for helping students remember to bring their books back on or before their library day!

Please let Mrs. Marvin or

Ms. Wood know if you have any questions.

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• Días de Biblioteca:

Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves!

¡Gracias por ayudar a los estudiantes a recordar traer sus libros el día de la biblioteca o antes!

Por favor, dejele saber a la señora Marvin o Sra. Wood, si tiene alguna pregunta.

• https://www.westottawa.net/transportation/If you need to change/ update your address please click the following link
• Si necesita cambiar/actualizar su dirección, haga clic en el siguiente enlace

• https://westottawa.net/vlunteer/Please fill out a volunteer form to accompany field trips and much more school activities.
• Complete un formulario de voluntariado para acompañar excursiones y muchas más actividades escolares.

https://www.westottawa.net/wops-food-service/

• Student's safety is always a top priority! We require a written note, email or telephone call from parents before a students can go home other than their normal way BEFORE 3:00p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (616)786-1900
• La seguridad de los estudiantes es siempre una prioridad! Requerimos una nota escrita, un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica de los padres antes de que los estudiantes puedan irse a casa ANTES de las 3:00 p.m. Si tiene alguna pregunta, porfavor comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela al (616) 786-1900

Located in the hallway by the Library.

►Ubicado en el pasillo junto a la biblioteca