Cub Corner

1. Thanks to our Cub Community for purchasing over 800+ Candy Grams for a worthy cause, American Cancer Society.

2. Our counselors sponsored a wonderful Kindness Week. Check back next week for pictures.

3. Please be sure and sign up for a Parent-Teacher Conference using the link below.

4. Please see the suggested reading for Black History Month in the Media section below.

5. Enjoy your weekend!

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.

• 2/15 to 2/19 - Student Teacher Holidays (No School)
  
• 2/22 - International Night (6:00PM-7:30PM)
• 2/26 to 2/31 - Read Across America Spirit Week
• 3/4 to 3/22 - Kids Heart Challenge
• 3/6 to 3/7 - Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences
• 3/25 to 3/29 - College and Career Week
• 3/28 - STEM Night

Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 and Thursday, March 7, 2024. Students will be dismissed at 12:15PM on BOTH days. Please be sure to note this important schedule change.

Click here to access the links to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher. Please email the teacher if you have any questions.

Dear Parents, keep an eye out for an upcoming invitation to our Double Good popcorn winners' pizza party! Your tremendous support has kickstarted our PTA's year on a high note, and we're incredibly grateful. The party will be during school hours, with schedules remaining unchanged. We can't wait to celebrate with you all!

Also, get ready for another round of fun and community spirit! PTA is gearing up for our next set of spirit nights, and we're thrilled to announce that the next one will be on 2/28. Mark your calendars and save the date for a fantastic time ahead!"

We are excited to share our New PTA Team! We're on the lookout for more executive board members, and we'd love for you to join the fun!

Here's our current lineup (from left):

- Jessica Hughes: Vice President

- Brittany Bowen: Treasurer
- Taylor Hertica: Secretary

- Jenniffer Berruecos: President

- Tammy Bui: Social Media Chair
- William Waldrip: Volunteer Chair

Monday: Dill chicken, hummus basket, grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup.

Tuesday: Halal burger, mini corndogs, veggie burger

Wednesday: Boneless chicken, MaxSnax, yogurt basket

Thursday: Student-Teacher Holiday (No School)

Friday: Student-Teacher Holiday (No School)

* Please note that all menu items for both breakfast and lunch are subject to change due to supply shortages.

During February, 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.

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

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.