Cub Corner
"EXPECT EXCELLENCE IN EVERYTHING"
April 19, 2024
A Message from your Admin Team
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you so much for all your fund-raising efforts. We now have a beautiful 6-bay swing set for our students to enjoy at recess. We had a small ribbon-cutting ceremony. Please click to see the video of our current PTA President, Jenniffer Berruecos, and past PTA President, LaRhonda Harden cutting the ribbon.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration
Woodward Mill's Mission and Vision
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.
Important Dates
- 4/22 to 4/24 - GA Milestones ELA (Grades 3-5)
- 4/29 to 4/30 - GA Milestones Math (Grades 3-5)
- 5/2 - GA Milestones Science (Grade 5 only)
- 5/6 to 5/10 - District Assessments
- 5/22 - Last Day of School
Lost and Found Room Update
Due to growth here at WMES we have moved our Lost & Found to a new location in the school! The Lost and Found is now located in the hallway between the Auxiliary Gym and the Main Gym. Students can check the Lost and Found any day of their teacher's choosing when going to and coming from Recess. Parents can check the Lost and Found during school hours where one of our staff members will be glad to escort you to the new location. Remember that all items in the Lost and Found are donated monthly.
Georgia Milestones starts on Monday!
Exceptional Children's Week Bracelets
Back by popular demand, we will be selling kindness bracelets for $1.00 in the atrium and near the car rider entrance on Thursday, April 25, 2024 and Friday, April 26, 2024 to raise money for our sensory room!
WMES PTA
PTA Updates
Online yearbook orders are officially closed, but don't fret! There's still time to secure your copy by sending in your order forms along with payment. Don't miss out on capturing these unforgettable memories!
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner! Let's celebrate and honor the dedication and hard work of our educators who shape the minds of our most prized possession – our children.
A list of the teacher's favorite things will be sent out in next week's Cub Corner and through ParentSquare.
PTA Team
Meet the Squad!
Officers from left to right:
- Jessica Hughes: Vice President
- William Waldrip: Volunteer Chair
- Brittany Bowen: Treasurer
- Taylor Hertica: Vice President
- Jenniffer Berruecos: President
-Leah Rivera: Secretary
- Tammy Bui: Social Media Chair
School Lunch
School lunches: April 22-26, 2024
Monday: Chicken nuggets, French bread, hummus basket
Tuesday: Lasagna, veggie nuggets, chicken quesadilla, PB&J sandwich
Wednesday: Chicken and waffle, veggie nuggets and waffles, macaroni & cheese, yogurt basket
Thursday: Pizza, veggie burgers, PB&J sandwich
Friday: Hot dog, Max Sticks, yogurt basket
* Please note that all menu items for both breakfast and lunch are subject to change due to supply shortages.
Media Center
During April, the Beanstack challenge is to read and log 300 minutes! Prizes will be awarded to randomly-selected readers, who achieve their goal, on each grade level. 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.
Student Media Account
Click on the link below for directions on how to access your Student Media Account.
Counselor's Corner
Creativity
Teachers will be looking for students that exhibit the Creativity trait during April to be recognized as the “Cub of the Month” with a certificate and free ice cream! Please click here for more information.
Birthday Packages
Play 2 Learn/Little Learners' Academy
Community Events/Opportunities
Cafeteria Guidelines
Please click here for the cafeteria guidelines.
Transportation
Please click on the links below for transportation guidelines.
Arrival
Please click here for more information about arrival procedures.
Dismissal
Please click here for more information about dismissal procedures.
Transportation Changes
Please click here for more information on transportation changes.
Business Partners
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.
Woodward Mill proudly thanks our business partners!
Please support these businesses as they support our school!
Gold
Core Elite Entertainment
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Smiles Forever
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WhizLearning Kids
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Modern Woodmen
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Mathnasium of North Lawrenceville
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McDonald's
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Silver
Heo's Martial Arts
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Gusto!
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Bronze
GCPS 2023-2024 School Calendar
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.
GCPS 1:1 Initiative
- 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.
GCPS Updates
Click on the picture to visit the GCPS website for all updates regarding the 2023-2024 school year.