Woodland Wildcats News

March 30, 2023

Birthday Celebrations

As we come to the end to the end of the school year, all birthday celebrations need to be completed by May 18, 2023. Please fill out a celebration form and turn it in to the cafeteria if your would like your student to have a birthday treat for the class provided by the cafeteria.

Letter from the Principal

Greetings Wildcat Families!

Please know that safety of our school and of your children is my number one priority. At Woodland ES, we have many processes and protocols in place to keep every child and every adult in our building safe, at all times. All visitors are expected to show proof of id/signing in and wearing a badge anytime that they arrive at Woodland Elementary. We have monthly safety drills with students and staff so that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. We have regular meetings with our school safety team and staff.

As we move forward, we will continue to listen and learn with all of you, and do our best to support our students, staff, and families.

We send our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and The Covenant School community in TN. I urge you to find comfort in each other, hold your loved ones close, and stay strong for our children and youth.

I want to be clear in communicating any student behavior that leads to a threat in safety and/or a school disruption will result in the most severe discipline and police intervention available. I will not allow any student(s) to compromise the positive learning environment and safety for our students here at Woodland Elementary School.

The responsibility for keeping our students, staff, and school safe is a top priority for all of us. Thank you for your continued diligence and partnership to ensure Students First, Safety First!

If you become aware of any information that poses a threat to student, staff or school safety, call 911 if it’s an emergency or report to our anonymous FCS Tip Line at the following link: https://www.fultonschools.org/fcstipline.

STEM RECERTIFICATION

On March 15, 2023, the Georgia Department of Education visited our school as a final step in our STEM recertification process. As a result of our phenomenal teachers, students, staff, and community partners over the past two years, Woodland Elementary School has successfully completed the recertification process to continue our designation as a Georgia STEM certified school. Thank you for your continued support!

As we head into Spring Break, we extend to you wishes for a relaxing and fun-filled family time during the break! We encourage you to maintain some reading and math in fun ways. Your children may always practice skills on iReady, and reading as a family is always fun!

During this time, we recognize that our students may spend extra time online and on social media platforms. I would like to ask you to remain extra vigilant in monitoring your child’s online and social media activity!

Here are some important dates to remember and mark on your calendar:

April 3- 7 Spring Break

April 12 GMAS Information Session for 3rd-5th Parents (via Teams)

May 1- 12 Georgia Milestone Assessment System (GMAS) grades 3, 4, 5

May 25 Last Day of School

Again, we wish you and your family an enjoyable Spring Break! We look forward to seeing our Wildcats back on Monday, April 10, 2023, ready to successfully complete the last 7 weeks of the school year!

Stay safe and healthy! Please continue reading below for additional information!

HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!

Ms. Toomer, Principal

ATTENTION ALL 3rd, 4th, 5th GRADE PARENTS

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 5:45pm. Ms. Lahey, Test Coordinator, will provide an information session on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, to include test participation, format, and dates. This information session will be presented via Microsoft TEAMS. The Teams link, to join the information session, will be provided on Monday, April 10, 2023.

iREADY 100 CLUB

We will be launching off iReady 100 Club to encourage scholars to pass more iReady lessons and reach their personal growth goals for iReady.

How it works:

1. Students that reach 100 passed lessons in iReady Reading or Math will qualify for the iReady 100 Club.

2. Teachers will share this information with students and motivate students to participate between now and until April 14th.

3. We will pull data and announce the students that qualify for iReady 100 Club.

4. iReady 100 Club students will receive a certificate, medal, special treat/party, and school announcement from Principal Toomer.

STUDENT SUCCESS SKILLS STUDENT INVENTORY

The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards as a result of Rethink Ed lessons. Students complete the inventory by indicating if they almost always, always, sometimes, or never apply the skills being taught in the areas of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Reflective Learning Strategies, and Sense of Belonging. The SSS Inventory is about 15-20 item and administered to students in the Fall and Spring. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. Students complete the SSS Inventory using the Illuminate platform.

- Fall Inventory Administration: August 29, 2022 – September 2, 2022

- Spring Inventory Administration: April 17, 2023 – April 21, 2023

If you have any questions about the SSS Inventory, please contact your school’s Student Success Skills Champion, Ms. Wendy Widis, widis@fultonschools.org. Parents can choose to opt their student out of the inventory. To opt out, parents must submit a written request to the school principal, at toomer@fultonschools.org

DRESS CODE

Just a reminder, Woodland ES follows a uniform policy for dress code. Please ensure your student is dress in uniform each day. Crocs and ripped jeans are not appropriate or in the uniform policy listed below.

UNIFORM POLICY

All students wear the Woodland uniform. Please see the details below about the uniforms:

· Shirts: Collared shirt, long-sleeved or short, with or without the Woodland logo. Colors are red, white, or navy. Turtlenecks are acceptable.

· Pants: Navy or khaki shorts or pants. Shorts should be mid-thigh to knee length. Pleated or elastic waist pants are acceptable. Jeans, sweatpants, or tight leggings are not acceptable. Girls may also wear navy or khaki skirts, skorts, or jumpers, provided they are mid-thigh to knee length. During colder months, tights of uniform color (red, white, or navy blue) may be worn underneath skirts.

· Shoes & Socks: Closed-toed athletic (sneakers) with red, white, or navy socks will ensure that students are properly dressed for P.E. and recess. Shoes should be in neutral colors such as black, brown, or white. Small colored accents are acceptable but should not be the primary color of the shoe.

· PE: Athletic style shoes are required for PE. Students will not be allowed to participate in PE if they are not wearing appropriate shoes and their grade may be negatively impacted for failure to participate.

· Accessories: Purses, caps, headphones, etc. are not permitted at school unless authorized by principal or teacher.

We look forward to seeing all students arrive dressed in school uniform and ready to learn!

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION IN INFINITE CAMPUS

The health and safety of our students is always a top priority at Woodland Elementary School. Please review your Parent Portal account and make the necessary adjustments including emergency contact information. This is the only way we can ensure we have current, correct information in our system in the event of an emergency or if/when we need to release your child to someone other than the parent (upon verifying identification). Thank you for your prompt attention on the matter.

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

If you are interested in joining our group of dynamic drivers, or have a friend or relative needing employment, please see the hotlinks below to apply. Enter ‘Stuart Berry’ on the application for the question – ‘How did you hear about Fulton Schools?”

· Starting pay - $21.43 per hour for applicants without CDL

· Paid training

· Work 6 hours per day with opportunities to earn extra pay

· Full benefits after becoming a full-time employee

· Workdays based on FCS school calendar

· Make a difference by “Keeping Education Moving”

MORNING CARPOOL

Just a reminder that our morning carpool closes at 7:37am each morning, so please plan accordingly. Students arriving after 7:40 are considered tardy and parents will need to sign them in at our front office. Late arrivals will need to park and walk students to our front door.

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

Please remind your child to check the lost and found areas by the cafeteria and the gym for lost or forgotten coats, jackets, sweaters, lunchboxes, and water bottles.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

As we begin the new school year, maximizing time for teaching and learning, the dropping off or sending in of birthday treats will be prohibited. Our Cafeteria may provide, at a cost to the parent, frozen treats, $1.00 each for your child, and their

class. All treats are big 9 allergen-free, unless indicated. There are a variety of flavors and a non-dairy option. The birthday treat meets USDA requirements for smart snacks in school, and the Cafeteria Staff delivers to your child’s class for all to enjoy!! Be sure to sign-up and pay for this convenience.

Distribution of birthday invitations and treat bags are prohibited.

STUDENT SUCCESS SKILLS STUDENT INVENTORY

STUDENT SUCCESS SKILLS STUDENT INVENTORY

The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards as a result of Rethink Ed lessons. Students complete the inventory by indicating if they almost always, always, sometimes, or never apply the skills being taught in the areas of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Reflective Learning Strategies, and Sense of Belonging. The SSS Inventory is about 15-20 item and administered to students in the Fall and Spring. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. Students complete the SSS Inventory using the Illuminate platform.

- Fall Inventory Administration: August 29, 2022 – September 2, 2022

- Spring Inventory Administration: April 17, 2023 – April 21, 2023

If you have any questions about the SSS Inventory, please contact your school’s Student Success Skills Champion. Parents can choose to opt their student out of the inventory. To opt out, parents must submit a written request to the school principal.