Woodland Watch

Hello Woodland Families,

We've been having an amazing time celebrating March is Reading Month! A huge thank you to all of our mystery readers who have taken the time to share stories with our students. An extra big thank you to Officer Brian Jones and Troy Mayor Ethan Baker for being special guest readers this week! Your visits made reading even more exciting for our Wildcats, and we are so grateful for your support.

At Woodland, we believe that Wildcats start the day strong by arriving to school on time, ready to learn! When students arrive on time, they have the opportunity to settle in, take their time eating breakfast, connect with their classmates, and engage in important morning routines that set the tone for a successful day.

When students arrive late, it can be difficult for them to transition smoothly into the classroom. They may miss important morning instructions, feel rushed or unsettled, and have a harder time getting into the right mindset for learning. Arriving on time helps students start the day with confidence and focus!

To help our Wildcats make it to school on time, here are some helpful tips:

• Get plenty of rest – A well-rested Wildcat is ready to learn!
• Prepare the night before – Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, and make lunches ahead of time.
• Set alarms early – Wildcats rise and shine with plenty of time to get ready.
• Follow a morning routine – A simple checklist can help keep students on track.
• Plan for traffic or weather delays – Leaving a few minutes early helps our Wildcats avoid a last-minute rush.

🚗 Late Arrival Reminder: If you arrive after 8:32 AM and there is no staff member, such as Mrs. Rosinski, in the parking lot waving in cars, parents must walk their children into the school office and sign them in to ensure they are safely checked in.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our Wildcats build strong habits and set them up for success! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office. Let’s make every morning a great one!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Katalin Rosinski

Principal

March

• 1st-21st - March is Reading Month
• 18th - 5th Grade Music Concert at AHS @ 6pm
• 21st - HALF DAY - End of 3rd Quarter - 11:45am Dismissal
• 24th-28th - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• 31st - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning

April

• 3rd - Spring Conferences @ 4:30pm-8pm
• 9th - HALF DAY - Teacher Professional Learning - Dismissal at 11:45am
• 18th - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
• 21st - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning

May

• 5th-9th - Woodland Staff Appreciation Week
• 8th - Boys Bonanza @ Classic Lanes
• 9th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher PD
• 13th - PTO Meeting @ 6pm
• 15th - Art Show @ 5pm-8pm
• 22nd - District-Wide Career Day
• 23rd-26th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Weekend
• 29th - Kindergarten Music Concert @ 6pm

We are excited about our upcoming 'March is Reading Month' activities. Our theme this year is 'March Madness - A Tournament of Reading.' This week, we started our school-wide Book Character Bingo game. Each class has a bingo board with well-known book characters on it, and Mrs. Rosinski will pick one character each morning during the morning announcements. Throughout the month, we will have several mystery/guest readers share their love of reading with our students.

What Are Some Ways to Encourage School-Age Readers?

Once your child begins nursery school, preschool, or elementary school, you should work with his/her teacher to improve his/her reading skills. Many teachers are now sending home practical ideas for parents to use with their school-age children to help them develop skills and to encourage good reading habits. Ask your child’s teacher for these practice activities. By reinforcing the skills your child’s teacher emphasizes, you will be supplementing what he/she has learned about reading throughout the school day.

Additional ways to encourage your school-age child to read are listed below:

• Continue being a good role model
  Let your child see you read.

• Encourage your child to read on his/her own at home
  Reading at home can help your child do better in school.

• Keep a variety of reading materials in the house
  Make sure to have reading materials for enjoyment as well as for reference.

• Encourage your child to practice reading aloud
  Frequently listen to your child read out loud and praise them often. Offer to read every other page or even every other chapter to your child. Have conversations and discussions about the book with your child.

• Write short notes for your child to read
  Write down their weekly household responsibilities for them to keep track of or put a note in their lunch bag.

• Encourage activities that require reading
  Cooking (reading a recipe), constructing a kite (reading directions), or identifying a bird’s nest or a shell at the beach (reading a reference book) are some examples.

• Establish a reading time, even if it’s only 10 minutes each day
  Make sure there is a good reading light in your child’s room and stock their bookshelves with books and magazines that are easy to both read and reach.

• Talk with your child
  Talking makes children think about their experiences more and helps them expand their vocabularies. Ask your child to give detailed descriptions of events and to tell complete stories.

• Give your child writing materials
  Reading and writing go hand in hand. Children want to learn to write and to practice writing. If you make pencils, crayons, and paper available at all times, your child will be more inclined to initiate writing activities on their own.

• Restrict television time
  The less time your child spends watching television, the more time he/she will have for reading-related activities.

• Visit the library once a week
  Have your child apply for their own library card so they can check out books on their own for schoolwork and for pleasure reading. Ask your child to bring home a library book to read to a younger sibling and encourage them to check out books on tape that they can listen to on long car trips.

• Work in partnership with your child’s school
  The more you know about the type of reading program your child’s school follows, the more you can help by supplementing the program at home. Offer to volunteer in the classroom or school library as often as your schedule allows. Ask the school for parent participation materials.

https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/activities/articles/encouraging-your-child-read

Family Information for March is Reading Month

March is Reading Month Calendar

Woodland has started a new incentive program called "The Golden Paw" awards. Students who demonstrate our ROARS expectations and go above and beyond may receive a Golden Paw certificate from our Woodland staff. The student brings it down to the Main Office, where they put it in the Golden Paw box in front of Mrs. Rosinski's office. On Friday mornings, a few names are drawn from the box and those students get to pick a prize from our Golden Paw treat cart in the Main Office.

This week's Golden Paw winners are:

Dominic C - Helping clean the hallway

Hendrix L - Helping with the Kindergarteners at lunchtime

Cole T - Helping with the Kindergarteners at lunchtime

Anthony C-C - Participating during math

Luke W - Great job in Social Studies

Jacob G - Participating in Math

Garrett M - Being a great helper

Miranda C - Participating during Math

Raquel S - Helping TK students without being asked

Aaliyah N - Participating during Math

Juliana R - Working hard during Math (not pictured)

Nevaeh B - Participating during Match (not pictured)

Order Your Yearbook Now!

Log in to ybpay.lifetouch.com to order your 2024-2025 Woodland yearbook! Order now so you don't forget - we will not be ordering extra yearbooks in the Spring!

Yearbook ID Code: 5933225

Order Deadline: April 14, 2025

This week, our school community focused on the trait of Perspective. This means that you appreciate that people see things in different ways. You have the ability to understand the world from multiple points of view. Perspective is also referred to as wisdom. It is distinct from intelligence. People with this strength are sought out for advice. They see the big picture and can make sense of the world's complexity. The strength of perspective gives individuals the ability to see to the heart of difficult questions and achieve clarity. Importantly, they are also honest and behave in an ethically consistent manner.

Why Does it Matter?

Perspective helps an individual make sense of the world. It provides clarity on what maters and what does not. Being able to see things from multiple angle shelps individuals remain calm and learn from mistakes. Individuals with this strength are typically highly self-aware. Reflecting on their own feelings, thoughts, and motives helps them understand and empathize with other people. These individuals are strong listeners and ask great questions.

To practice and encourage the character strength of prudence with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.

Next week, we will focus on Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others.

March

March 14: Jettie C.

March 15: Nicole N., Christian C., Elena G.

March 16: Jai R.

March 17: Mrs. Kowalski

March 19: Reid S., Rosalyne N-T

March 20: Ms. Coulter

March 21: Allie T.

March 23: Isaiah Z.

March 26: Maya S.

March 27: Elizabeth C., Evangeline C.

March 28: Ms. Carion

March 31: Clark C.

Don't forget to get a picture of yourself next to our electronic sign in front of the school!!

School breakfast and lunch is FREE again this year. There will be NO printed paper menus this year. We ask that you please download the Nutrislice app on your cell phone or you may click on the Nutrislice link below:

Woodland Nutrislice Menu

You will also be able to find the breakfast and lunch menus for all schools on the Avondale website.

Hot Lunch Menu - March

Monday 3/17 - A) Mashed Potato & Chicken Bowl B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Tuesday 3/18 - A) Orange Chicken B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Wednesday 3/19 - A) Cheese Pizza B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Thursday 3/20 - A) Egg & Cheese Biscuit B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Friday 3/21 - A) Cheesy Baked Pasta B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Avondale Food Services would like to remind you of the importance of sharing any allergies that your student may have with our Food Service Department. If your student has any food allergies, please fill out the form here and email it to megan.haase@avondaleschools.org.

Avondale School District is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-26 school year at Avondale’s Early Learning Centers (ELC) is now open! Below is important information about our programs and the enrollment process.

Summer Camp Enrollment
We are now accepting applications for Summer Camp for children ages 2.9 years old to 5 years old who have not yet completed a year of TK/K. To apply, click here.

3-Year-Old Preschool Enrollment
For children entering our 3-Year-Old Preschool classrooms, please complete the registration form found here. Once submitted, we will email you an enrollment packet with all required documents, including the payment policy and a link to PowerSchool.

PreK for All/GSRP Enrollment
For children entering 4-Year-Old PreK programs (PreK for All/GSRP), please begin Phase One of the enrollment process by clicking here. Please follow the steps below to complete Phase One:

1. Select "Preschool (3-5 Year Olds)"
2. Enter your email
3. Check the box "Do you have a specific preschool you would like to apply for?"
4. Select Auburn Hills
5. Select Avondale School District
6. Submit documentation for family income, child's age, and residency

Once Phase One is complete, we will contact you to schedule a Family Meeting and gather additional enrollment information during Phase Two.

ELC Open House
The district will host open houses at both Early Learning Center locations on February 5, 2025 from 6-7pm for those interested in learning more or visiting the schools. For more information, click here.

We look forward to welcoming your child to our programs and partnering with you in their educational journey. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For more information about Avondale’s Early Learning Centers, please visit www.avondaleschools.org/schools/avondale-early-learning-center.

Avondale ELC Enrollment Flyer

Spring is in the air with Spring Sport try-outs at the high school.

After Spring Break, there will be the start of Middle School Track. There are some important dates for middle school track in the newsletter.

Have a wonderful weekend and GO JACKETS!

Please click on the link below to view the latest Avondale Athletics Newsletter.

Avondale Athletics Newsletter

Considering the tough economic times and the rising food costs facing our area, we are attempting to help Avondale families by making sure all our children have enough food.

“Blessings in a Backpack” is a program designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day during the weekends.

Click below to sign your child(ren) up online to receive Blessings in a Backpack.

Parent Letter/Sign Up

**If you would like to contribute food or snacks to help with Blessings in a Backpack, there is an Amazon Wish List set up below to purchase from. Thank you so much for your help and please feel free to share this list with others who may wish to donate!

Please see the the Woodland Elementary website and the Avondale School District website as resources for valuable information. We also post reminders and information on our Woodland Facebook Page. Please like us to stay connected with Woodland and the community.

If you are not receiving text messages from Woodland Elementary or Avondale School District and would like to in the future, text the word "YES" to 67587.

Do you have a Kroger Plus card? If so, you can link your cad to our school and Kroger will donate a percentage to Woodland! You still get all the great savings and all the fuel points! Link your card online at www.kroger/communityrewards by entering our account number: SQ402 or searching for Woodland PTO.

Grace Caton, Secretary

Dawn Montano, Secretary

Email: katalin.rosinski@avondaleschools.org
Website: avondaleschools.org
Location: 6465 Livernois Road, Troy, MI, 48098
Phone: 248-537-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandROARS/