The Cub Corner

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.

• 11/1 to 11/29 - United Way Campaign
• 11/13 to 11/15 - Boosterthon
• 11/16 - Fall Picture Retakes
• 11/20 to 11/24 - Thanksgiving Break

Happy Friday, families!

Our WMES Cubs Fun Run fundraiser is continuing into the weekend! We have raised $6,000 so far – WAY TO GO! This weekend’s challenge is for ALL STUDENTS with NEW donations this weekend, any student with a new donation of $60 or more (or $2 per lap) will win a Dude Perfect Flyin’ Frisbee! Help us reach our goal of $15,000 by November 15!”

*Please note the date change for Decade Day and Taping Mr. Morgan to the Wall.

Click on the pictures to see a larger version.

Monday: Chicken sandwich, Pillsbury cheesy pull-aparts, hummus basket

Tuesday: Queso nachos, burrito, PB&J sandwich

Wednesday: Chicken wings, French bread, yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza, veggie burger

Friday: Chicken drumstick, BBQ pork sandwich, yogurt basket

* 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!

Hi families,

Don't forget to volunteer for Boosterthon- It will be loads of fun!

*Boosterthon is subject to weather.

Click on the link below to volunteer.

https://signup.com/go/URfLztA

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.

Click here for the zoom link

Teachers will be looking for students that exhibit the Gratitude trait during November to be recognized as the “Cub of the Month” with a certificate and free ice cream! Please click here for more information.

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

All 5th Grade students will participate in Lifelines, an evidence-based suicide prevention curriculum. A parent letter explaining Lifelines was previously sent home in the Friday Folder. This year, Ms. O'Rear is working with Ms. Nailor (Health special) to teach the lessons. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. O’Rear, 5th grade counselor at chavonne.orear@gcpsk12.org

Please click here for the cafeteria guidelines.

Please click on the links below for transportation guidelines.

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.