Woodland Park School District News

Welcome to the Woodland Park School District e-Newsletter, which is sent out weekly when school is in session. It serves as a glimpse of some of the wonderful things going on in our schools, as well as a point of reference for upcoming events.

Your Partner in Education,

Michele R. Pillari, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Beatrice Gilmore School's annual Giving Tree holiday assembly was a great success and we are proud to announce we surpassed our goal in fundraising! The Giving Tree is a fundraiser started by Mr. and Mrs. Morello of the Family Reach Foundation which seeks to bring a little bit of joy and assistance to families with sick children in the hospital during the holidays. BG families sent in gift cards, cash, and some students even opened their piggy banks to donate what they could. This fundraiser brings awareness to helping others during a time when we are fortunate to have so much. Thank you to all the students and families that contributed, Mrs. Reisman and Mrs. Wilson's fourth grade classes for all they did to help make the Giving Tree a success, and to the Morellos for joining us to receive the gifts each year. Afterward, the whole school joined in a sing-a-long and were treated to a few surprise guests as well!

The Memorial Middle School Student Council, pictured above with the school's Peer Leaders, ran a successful toy drive in December. Prior to winter break, the toys were picked up by representatives from the St. Agnes Food Pantry in Little Falls, to be distributed to area families in need.

Memorial Middle School held a house event day to close out December prior to break. Students rotated in groups through several activities including games of Clue, snowball fight dodgeball, and musical chairs.

The students in Ms. Wittig's PreK-4 class at School 1 enjoyed the dress down spirit wear prior to Winter Break.

The Passaic Valley Regional High School Marching Band will be hosting an open house for all seventh and eighth grade students from Little Falls, Woodland Park and Totowa on Wednesday. Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. The marching band is open to these middle school students to join as an extra-curricular activity. Music Director Mr. Schaefer encourages all those who may be interested to attend as the activity is not only a lot of fun but enriching to the student's musical experience. We currently have 11 Memorial Middle School seventh and eighth graders that are members of the marching band.

Last call for registration for Woodland Park Recreation adult and youth winter programs. Register here.

Recess 101 will be held Thursdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. for ages 4-5 and from 6 to 6:45 p.m. for ages 6-7 - both for six weeks starting Jan. 9 at the WP Boys and Girls Club Cost is $105. Join Ms. Melissa (psychologist/teacher) for Recess 101 – an active and engaged experience around socialization and meeting new friends. Ms. Melissa will teach social skills through engaged fun and game play.

Special Friends (program for special needs children in grades K-4) will be held on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. for six weeks starting Jan. 7 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $105. A movement and fitness class for our special friends, that includes group activities with music – to help with physical strength, increase self-esteem, increase social interaction, and enhance mobility… all while having fun!

Intro to Dance (grades K-3) will be held on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for six weeks starting Jan. 7 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $125. In this class children will be introduced to all areas of dance such as hip hop, jazz, acrobatics, and ballet. Children will have learned a choreographed routine by the end of the series.

Adult Cardio Fitness (age 18 and up) will be held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks starting Jan. 7 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $125. Join this high-energy class, set to motivating music and led by an experienced instructor. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned athlete, this program is designed for all fitness levels.

Adult Yoga (age 16 and up) will be held on Thursdays starting at 7:05 for six weeks starting on Jan. 9 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $89. This class takes on a slower, and introductory approach to Yoga – but provides all of the benefits. We include meditation, breathing practices, gentle stretching, and strengthening poses. This is a great class for both beginners and seasoned students.

The Alfred Baumann Library, 44 Rifle Camp Rd., will host the following programs. Visit the Library's website here or Facebook page here. Its phone is 973-345-8120. Email is library@abwplibrary.org. Register for events here.