Woodland Elementary Newsletter
September 6, 2023
October 25, 2023
Woodland Elementary Weekly Notes
Dates to Remember
October 26 & 27 - No School
October 31 - Spirit Day - wear black and orange
November 3 - PTO popcorn day
November 9 - 2:00 pm release - Parent/Teacher conferences
November 13 - 2:00 pm release - Parent/Teacher conferences
November 17 - 12:00 pm release
November 17 - Spirit day - wear your flannel
November 23 & 24 - No school
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up for grades 5K-4 on Thursday, November 9th and Monday, November 13th from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. If you have not already done so, please see the letter with instructions on how to sign up. Once a time is selected, you will receive a confirmation email from PTCfast.com.
Please note: Students will be released at 2:00 pm on conference days. Unlike other Friday 2:00 pm release days, childcare is not available unless your child is enrolled in the YMCA after school program.
Scholastic Book Fair
Veteran's Day Program
On November 10, 2023, Woodland Elementary School will be continuing the tradition of honoring and celebrating veterans from throughout our community with our sixth annual Veteran's Day assembly. Visitors are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 9:15 am and the program will start at 9:30 am.
***All pictures or emails MUST be received by FRIDAY OCTOBER 27th. Photos received after this date cannot be guaranteed to be in the slideshow***
Information on submitting photos for the Veteran's Day program
Deadline is Friday, October 27th.
PTO News
Woodland PTO will be holding it’s next meeting on Tuesday, November 28th at 6:30 pm in the Woodland LMC and virtually via Google Meet. All Woodland families are welcome to join the meeting. Please use Google Chrome as your browser.
Build A Wolfie - New Orders Now Open!
Fun Run Donation Deadline Extended!
Wisconsin Herd Woodland PTO Family Night
Counselor's Corner with Mr. Biolo
Keeping Things In Perspective
Dealing with hard, disappointing, scary, worrisome, angry feelings, ie “Big Feelings”, can be difficult when you are a kid. It takes some work, but all children can learn to handle these feelings more effectively with the help of a trusted adult. Here are some ways adults can help children navigate these feelings:
- Model perspective-taking yourself. When you experience disappointments or setbacks, verbally work through how you are trying to see the bigger picture and take a balanced view of the situation. Children will pick up on this.
- Try not to dismiss or minimize their feelings. Acknowledge when something is truly difficult or upsetting for them. But then help them see that one failure or bad day does not mean everything is terrible.
- Remind them of their strengths. When they are struggling with something, remind them of times they have persevered or situations they have handled well in the past. This helps them remember they have skills to cope.
- Discuss things they can and cannot control. Talk through what parts of a situation they have influence over and what parts they do not. Focusing energy in the right direction can make a difference.
- Share your own stories of resilience. Let them know if you went through similar things at their age and how you came out just fine. Kids often realize their parents have been through tough situations too.
- Teach optimistic thinking patterns. Help them reframe negative thoughts into positive ones, rather than catastrophizing.
- Bring humor into it. If appropriate, use some light-hearted humor to help them lighten up and realize things are not so dire. A little levity can lessen the overwhelming feelings..
The key is helping kids realize that while their feelings are valid, one difficulty does not have to color their whole world view. With time and guidance, they'll learn to keep things in perspective.
Music Notes
Concert Dates
3rd Grade - Tuesday, February 27, 2024 @ 5:30 pm
4th Grade - Tuesday, February 27, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
5K - Wednesday, February 28, 2024 @ 2:30 pm
1st Grade - Thursday, February 29, 2024 @ 5:30 pm
2nd Grade - Thursday, February 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Woodland & Kimberly Wear
The Woodland PTO has an online store with many options for Woodland/Kimberly wear.
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