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Woodward Mill Family!

Please enjoy your holiday! Have a safe and wonderful Fall Break! See you on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

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.

• 10/5 - 10/9 Fall Break (No School)
• 10/12 Fall Picture Day
• 10/12 PTA Spirit Night at Bubba's 33 Buford
• 10/18-10/19 Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10/22 Voting on the GCPS Calendar closes at 11:59PM
• 10/23 - 10/27 Red Ribbon Week
• 10/24 - Field Day (Kindergarten and 1st Grade)
• 10/25 - Field Day (2nd Grade and 3rd Grade)
• 10/26 - Field Day (4th Grade and 5th Grade)
• 10/26 - Fall Festival (5:00PM-7:00PM)

Early Release conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 and Thursday, October 19, 2023. Students will be dismissed at 12:15PM on BOTH days. Please be sure to note this important schedule change.

The goal of parent teacher conferences are to discuss student achievement and progress. Please be prompt (whether it is in-person or on Zoom) as these conferences are scheduled consecutively. If a situation arises and you are unable to attend your scheduled conference, please notify the teacher so the conference can be rescheduled.

To schedule your conference, click on the grade level that your child is in and then select the teacher's name. You will then be able to see the teacher's schedule and sign up for a time that best suits you.

PreK Conferences

Kindergarten Conferences

1st Grade Conferences

2nd Grade Conferences

3rd Grade Conferences

4th Grade Conferences

5th Grade Conferences

The ability to sign up for a conference online will close on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:00PM. After this deadline, please contact your child's teacher directly to schedule a conference time.

Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Please see the information below if you are planning to order school pictures.

Click on this link to fill out an online order form instead of having your child bring a physical copy and money on picture day.

Scan the QR Code for more details OR click on the picture.

This year, GCPS will ask students (grades 6-12), staff and parents to view the four (4) available calendar options for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years and vote on the calendar of your choice. You will be able to vote only one time. Please click here for more information.

How do you get the survey link?

The survey will be sent to all parents by email. The email will come from Gwinnett County Public Schools and the email address is noreply@qemailserver.com. The subject line will be "GCPS Proposed 2024-2026 School Calendars".

You will confirm your identity by entering the email when you click on the link you were sent.

When does the survey close?

The survey will close on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 11:59PM.

Monday: Fall Break

Tuesday: Burger, corndog on a stick, hummus basket, PB&J sandwich

Wednesday: Chicken wings, Maxsnax, yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza, tacos, veggie burger

Friday: General Tso chicken, calzonettes, veggie nuggets

* Please note that all menu items for both breakfast and lunch are subject to change due to supply shortages.

During October and November, the Beanstack challenge is to read and log 600 minutes! At the end of November, we will hold a raffle to award prizes to randomly-selected readers, who achieve their goal, on each grade level.

Students can access Beanstack through eCLASS or the media center link of the school website. Refer to the Beanstack Reading Program link on the media center page of the website for detailed instructions on how to log reading minutes in Beanstack.

Students will use their GCPS student number and birthday month and date (MMDD) to log into Beanstack. If you have any questions, please contact email Jennifer.Alden@gcpsk12.org. Happy Fall Reading!

The PTA Reflections Program is a national arts recognition and achievement program sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The program encourages students of all ages and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. It was established in 1969 by the National PTA and has since become one of the largest student arts recognition programs in the United States.

The main goal of the PTA Reflections Program is to promote creativity and self-expression among students. It invites them to create works of art in various categories, including:

1. Literature: Students can submit poems, essays, stories, or other written pieces.
2. Visual Arts: This category covers a wide range of visual arts, such as drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.
3. Dance Choreography: Students can create and perform original dance routines.
4. Music Composition: This category encourages students to compose and perform their own music compositions.
5. Photography: Students can submit original photographs they have taken.

Each year, the program establishes a theme that serves as the inspiration for the entries. This year's theme is "I am Hopeful Because..." Students create their artworks based on their interpretation of this theme. The entries are then judged at the local, state, and national levels, with awards and recognition given to outstanding submissions. The program not only promotes artistic expression but also encourages students to think critically and creatively.

Participating in the PTA Reflections Program can be a rewarding experience for students as it allows them to showcase their artistic talents and receive recognition for their creativity. Please encourage your children to enter.

* We would like to inform everyone that the Reflections Program Due date scheduled for October 6th will be postponed to October 13th. Please mark your calendars for the new date, and we look forward to your participation.

Click here for the link to purchase PTA's School Spirit Wear.

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.

Want to LEARN how to be your child’s first best teacher through PLAY?

Gwinnett County Public Schools offers a BIRTH TO FIVE program for you and your child at Woodward Mill! Children and parents are invited to come each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. -10:30a.m.

You will:

• Learn how to find the teachable moments in everyday activities
• Learn how to engage with your child in play
• Learn how to continue the learning at home or anywhere
• Learn about your child’s educational milestones
• Learn how to get your child ready for school!

For more information please complete the survey linked here

Shannon Davis

email: Shannon.c.davis@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Troy-K-1st, Royal 2nd-3rd, O'Rear 4th-5th

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.

Please click here for more information about arrival procedures.

Please click here for more information about dismissal procedures.

Please click here for more information on transportation changes.

CLICK HERE to access the Parent/Student Handbook for additional information regarding arrival and dismissal.

Woodward Mill would like to take this opportunity to thank the numerous business partners that support the students and teachers at our school. Our business partners support our school in various ways such as sponsoring after-school clubs, providing teacher appreciation gifts, donating supplies, and mentoring students.

Please click HERE to see how you can become a business partner.

Please support these businesses as they support our school!

Click on the picture for more information!

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.

Click on the picture to visit the GCPS website for all updates regarding the 2023-2024 school year.