Helping our students to be safe, respectful and responsible.
Woodbrook Families,
Woodbrook Elementary has adopted and implemented pieces of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports), a nationally recognized behavioral program which emphasizes a student's positive behavior. Behavioral expectations for all school environments (classroom and non-classroom) are explicitly defined and taught to students throughout the school year. The goal of the Woodbrook Character Plan, with the support of PBIS, is to effectively involve all staff to promote a positive and safe school climate.
Staff members will on-goingly reinforce students when they are observed to be demonstrating one of the school wide positive behavioral expectations with bobcat bravo tickets. Students will have a designated classroom bin and school wide bin that these tickets will be collected and drawn from. Each Friday, classroom teachers will draw from their classroom bin and monthly bobcat bravo winners will be drawn from the school-wide bobcat den and will be recognized at our monthly school assembly. These students will take a letter home, receive an award and medal, and have their picture displayed in the front display case!
While our goal is to continually focus on the positive behaviors that our students are displaying, Woodbrook uses a team-based problem solving process to replace unwanted or unsafe behaviors. If students display behavior that is disruptive or unsafe to others or to the learning process for themselves or others we will utilize individual redirection, Take 5 Spots, think sheets, and support from the office.
Students will be given a chance through redirection to display the desired behavior and retry. If the behavior continues, students will be asked to utilize Take 5 Spots located throughout all of the rooms in the building. This provides students time to reflect and the teacher and student to debrief on the behavior before rejoining the learning. As part of our behavior plan, if students continue to display behavior that is not following our school rules: be safe, be respectful, be responsible they will be asked to complete a think sheet. This is a problem solving reflection sheet that has the teacher and student discuss what happened and what will change so the behavior does not continue. This is also utilized as a communication tool home so it will be sent home to be signed and returned. The goal is that students reflect on their choices, their impact on others, and improvements so that they can have a safe and productive learning environment for themselves and others.
We know that the partnership between home and school is very important to the success of all students. We appreciate your continued effort to support Woodbrook and the behaviors and well being of our students!
Woodbrook Staff
Drop-off and Pick-Up Procedures
Here are few reminders to help traffic flow smoothly and keep our students and families safe!
- All drivers need to follow the rules and pull forward. Pulling forward is the key! If you are first car in the lane pull up to the flag pole.
- Always use the crosswalk at the main entrance to cross traffic in the pick up lane. Student should ONLY cross at that location without an adult.
- Drivers parking along Purple Martin Parkway will need to walk down the hill to pick up student or students.
- If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle him/herself, please practice at home. This is a skill he/she needs to be able to do independently if you plan to use the pick-up/drop off lane.
- Students should enter and exit vehicles curbside only.
- Please do NOT get out of your vehicle if you are in the pick-up/drop off lane.
- The front lane of the building is wide enough for two cars. If you pick up your student and you are able to pull outside of the curbside lane you may pull around and exit the lane by staying to your left. If you curbside you will need to exit by staying to the right and looping around the west end of the building.
- Please be patient and be a positive role model for our children. These procedures are in plsce to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Drive slowly.
- Stay off cell phones.
- If you have a nanny, grandparents, friend etc...that will be picking up your student or students please share these procedures.
Pets at drop-off and pick-up
I love four legged furry friends! Please leave these friends at home during pick and drop off. We appreciate you being cognizant of those with allergies or fears. Because they are so cute they are also a distraction to our students during a time that we need to be extra careful for the safety of all our students. Thank you for understanding.
Visitor Guidelines
At Woodbrook, the school doors will remain locked during the school day and all visitors will gain access using the security camera/access panel outside the school's main entrance. Over the summer all Elkhorn schools added an additional layer of security. Once visitors have entered the front vestibule a second check in will be required before being able to enter the main office. Office staff will grant access after you do the following the steps.
1.)Push the button and wait for an identification request.
2.)Give your name and purpose for entering the school.
3.) Access to the front vestibule will be granted.
3.) To enter the school, a second access point is located in the vestibule.
4.)Sign in on the visitor sheet and take a visitor badge.
5.)When leaving the building, return to the office and sign out and return your visitor badge to office personnel.
If you need to drop something off that your child forgot at home, there is a table in the vestibule to leave items. We are happy to take items your child. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to minimize classroom disruptions.
Photos and Videos During School Hours:
- If you are taking photos or videos duirng school hours (including class trips and events), please note these are allowed for personal use only. Videos and images should not be shared in any form without appropriate consent from the student's parents/guardian. Obtaining consent is the sole responsibility of the person taking the photos and video.
- Elkhorn Public Schools is not responsible for obtaining consent for controlling how such images are shared.
- Please be respectful of all students and families in our school community by not taking or sharing photos or videos of students other than your own.
Celebrating Birthdays At Woodbrook!
Birthdays are important milestones in each child's life. At Woodbrook Elementary, we look forward to sharing in the students' excitement over their own special day. Each morning birthdays will be read over the announcements and students will be invited to come to select a book from the office to keep, compliments of PTO. Summer birthdays will be announced on the students 1/2 birthday to ensure each student enjoys this special recognition during the school year,
If you would like to send a special treat or token for your child to pass out to classmates, please send non-edible tokens or treats (most preferred). If you send an edible treat please send store bought and indvidually packaged treats to be sent home with students at the end of the school day. Please do NOT send donuts or cupcakes or other edible treats that are not individually wrapped. This decision has been made with considerable thought to healthy eating habits, good allergies and convenience for teachers and parents. I appreciate your support as we create a healthy and safe environment for all students.
Upcoming Dates: Mark your Calendars!
Sept. 27 No school for staff or students
Oct. 4th 3rd grade field trip
Oct. 9th Health Screenings
Oct. 11th Kindergarten field trip
Oct. 17th End of 1st quarter
Oct. 18th Teacher inservice day-no school for students
Oct. 22nd Picture Retakes
Oct. 25th Halloween Parties @ 2:15 PM & Report Cards are sent home
Nov. 5th 6:30 PM PTO Meeting
Breakfast and Lunch Information/Menus
Parents are welcome to come to have lunch with their children during lunchtime, If you would like one of our school lunches, please call the office by 10:00 am of that same day to order a lunch. Thank you for your cooperation. The breakfast and lunch prices for 24-25 are below.
Breakfast:
Elem: $1.80
Middle: $2.00
High: $2.15
Lunch
Elem: $3.00
Middle: $3.65
High: $3.85
Milk: $0.55
The October breakfast and lunch menu can be found below.
District Information:
EPS Text Messages
EPS utilizes text messaging to communicate with families to ensure timely communication of important information, including inclement weather and bus delay announcements. As part of this process, EPS families interested in receiving text messages must opt-in by texting “Yes” to 67587. Doing so will provide the permission we are required to secure in order to send text messages to your mobile device. Once you have sent “Yes” to 67587, you will receive a text confirming your participation.
TeamMates of Elkhorn Information
TeamMates of Elkhorn is currently seeking additional mentors to fulfill our waitlist! Mentors spend 30 minutes a week building a lasting relationship, and creating a positive impact that lasts a lifetime. Please consider volunteering your time to meet the growing need for mentors across our District. Apply now by clicking here!
Additionally, visit Runza on Tuesday, September 19, and support your local chapter of TeamMates! 10% of all Runza sales at the 204th and Maple location will be donated back to our Elkhorn chapter.
Now Hiring
Now Hiring
Are you interested in driving EPS athletics and activities participants to their events? Please contact Ryan Lindquist at rlindquist@epsne.org for additional information, including training requirements.
Our Mission
Woodbrook Elementary
Our mission is to develop a strong family bond by fostering positive, meaningful relationships with each other. We will use our strong relationships to establish a safe learning environment with high expectations where the staff, students and parents work together to create a respectful and responsible community. We will ignite a passion for continuous improvement with a growth mindset to be confident learners today, tomorrow and into the future.