What's Up at Wood

Monday - 12/16/24

• Flag Assembly
• YMCA Play

Tuesday - 12/17/24

• PE
• Spanish Class afterschool (see flyer below)

Wednesday - 12/18/24

• Music
• Early Dismissal for 1st-5th grades at 2:27
• Chess Club afterschool (see flyer below)

Thursday - 12/19/24

Friday - 12/20/24

• Track permission slips due (grades 3-5)
• Winter Extravaganza

12/20 - Winter Extravaganza

12/20 - Track permission slips due (grades 3-5)

12/23-01/03/25 - Winter Break - No School

01/06 - Return to school

01/09 - TUSD Spelling Bee

01/09 - PTA Board Meeting 6pm

01/13 - SSC #3

01/16 - Family Bingo Night 6pm

01/20 - No school - MLK Day

01/21-30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Dismissal at 2:12pm

As we approach the winter break, I want to take a moment to thank all of our families for their continued support and cooperation in keeping our school community healthy. As we battle the current gastrointestinal illness, it’s more important than ever that we continue to practice good hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of germs.

We encourage you to remind your child of the importance of washing hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before meals and after using the restroom.

We also ask that if your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home until they are symptom-free for at least 48 hours. This will help ensure that everyone can enjoy a healthy and safe holiday season.

We appreciate your understanding and efforts to protect our community, and we wish you and your family a joyful, restful, and healthy holiday season ahead!

If your 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders are interested, please fill out a permission slip for them and return to Emily Nadal in room 28 or the office. Permission slips are available in the office.

Stay up to date and join Wood Track Team's Remind

Straw Ballot for Wood PTA Board 2025-2026

Honorary Service Awards Nominations

Pajama Day

Tacky Sweater Day

We love to celebrate your children's hard work, good behavior and birthdays 🎉 However, to stay in line with TUSD's wellness policy, we ask our families to refrain from sending food items for classroom celebrations and, although not necessary, celebrate with non-food items instead. While cupcakes, cakes, donuts, and other treats are yummy, some of our kiddos have food allergies and some families may not want their child to eat those types of treats. Also, be sure to contact the teacher in advance if any non-food items will be brought to school. We appreciate your understanding.

8:30 AM Campus opens/Breakfast begins for all grades

8:50 AM SCHOOL STARTS – Grades 4th - 5th

8:59 AM SCHOOL STARTS – Grades TK - 3rd

10:15-10:30 AM RECESS – Grade TK and K

10:30-10:45 AM RECESS - Grades 1st – 5th

11:45-12:30 PM LUNCH – TK - 2nd

12:15-1:00 PM LUNCH – 3rd - 5th

1:59 PM DISMISSAL – TK & K

2:00–2:10 PM RECESS – Grades 1st – 5th

3:12 PM DISMISSAL – Grades 1st – 5th

2:27 PM PLC EARLY OUT WEDNESDAYS for grades 1st-5th

We’ve made it easier to report absences and have the following options available:

Email: woodattendance@tusd.org

Online form: Wood Elementary Absence Notification

Call: 310-533-4484

~ If your child's absence is not reported, it will be marked as unexcused.

~ If your child will be absent three or more days, please notify the teacher and the Attendance Office (310-533-4484) so that classwork can be prepared by the teacher for your child before the absences begin.

~ If you need to pick up your child early for an appointment, please notify your child's teacher via email and cc woodattendance@tusd.org.

For more information, go to https://www.tusd.org/schools/wood/families/attendance.

If your child will be absent for three or more days, your child is eligible for an Independent Study Contract, which keeps your student up to date on class work.

Please advise your child's teacher in advance as soon as possible when you know your child will be absent for three or more days. You may email, call, or send a message to the teacher and the attendance office (woodattendance@tusd.org) so they have time to put together a lesson plan for your student. It is your responsibility to report the absence, obtain the study contract and any materials online or in person before the absence. Upon your student’s return to school, be sure the completed assignments are provided to the teacher in order for your student to receive credit. If you have any questions about the assignments, be sure to contact the teacher.

Friendly reminder to please write your child's name on their jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes. Please remind your students to check for any lost items at our lost and found area next to our school library. Parents, you are welcome to check the lost and found during drop offs and/or pick up time. Thank you!

Students were administered the i-Ready assessment in both Reading and Math at the beginning of this school year. This diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that identifies students’ strengths and opportunities for growth, which is important information for teachers as they work with students throughout the school year. Please click below for a more detailed description of how to access your child’s i-Ready report (through their i-Ready login on Clever) and what the information in the report means.

Please reach out if you have any questions or need support in any way.

• Family Communication/English

• Family Communication/Spanish

• Family Communication/Japanese

• Family Communication/Mandarin

• Family Communication/Vietnamese

Helpful Links:

GI Illness Parent Letter

GI Illness Parent Letter in Spanish

Handwashing

We are excited to have ELOP on campus again this year. Please make sure to complete the Educational Benefit Form in order to determine eligibility. Additionally, you must apply (or reapply) on PowerSchool for ELOP every year. If interested in ELOP and your family meets eligibility, please checkout the website.

For ELOP inquiries, please contact the office assistant, Jill Villalpando.

Email: elop.wood@tusd.org

Phone: (626)757-5362 (hours are 1:45-6:00pm M-F)