Dear Parents and Guardians!

Wow! We are almost in May! Time really flies. I am amazed at how our Cubs have grown and matured over the course of the year. I am truly blessed to be able to watch them learn all year! Thank you for your support. You have been amazing!

• We have our Georgia Milestones testing next week. Please pay close attention to the dates when making appointments. We would like to have our Cubs here on the initial testing dates.

• Kid’s Heart Challenge has started! Thanks for your support! I wonder which teacher will get a “pie in the face”! I can't wait to find out! :-)

• For our car-rider parents, thank you for being patient and courteous to our neighbors and community when dropping our Cubs off. We have many, many cars and it takes a little time to safely get our Cubs in and out of the car. You are the best!

• Please enjoy your weekend!

Gratefully,

Dr. Brown

4/24-26 ELA Milestones- 3rd, 4th, & 5th

4/26 Play2Learn Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am

4/27 Garden Club 7:00am

5/1-2 Math Milestones- 3rd, 4th, & 5th

5/3 Play2Learn Wednesday 9:00am-10:30am

5/4 Science Milestones- 5th ONLY

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking the Georgia Milestones Assessment after Spring Break. Gwinnett County has approved the dates shown below for administration. Please contact Mrs. McClelland (melissa.mcclelland@gcpsk12.org) if you have any questions. More information will be provided as we approach testing.

This practice site lets students see what testing online is like. Parents and educators are welcome to try it too. The items on the demonstration tests are general and are organized into three grade bands: Grades 3 – 5, Grades 6 – 8, and High School in the content areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The items do not necessarily represent the specific grade-level content that students learn daily in their classrooms. The primary purpose is to let students experience, firsthand, the functionality of the online testing platform. The sample tests are not graded, so have fun!

We are getting closer to reaching our goal of having all students in our class registered for Kids Heart Challenge. There’s still time to register and earn a free wristband!

Woodward Mill has raised $1,730 so far – let's see if we can reach our overall goal of $8,000 this year!

Team Coach Watson vs. Team Coach Jones - the winning coach will get to pie the losing coach on the morning announcements!! Plus, the top student will get the gym named after them! The top class in each grade level will earn a Recess Bag full of playground equipment for their classroom!

Here’s how you can help:

• Click Here to Register.

• Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch a 2-minute video to know Hands-Only CPR, spot the signs of a stroke and more!

• Share with friends and family through social media, text and/or email.

If you’ve already registered, take Finn’s Mission! You and your family can know Hands-Only CPR, learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, discover how the heart works, and more!

Also, check out this cool video:

https://vimeo.com/781550841/c502bb3310

Dear Parents,

We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the generous gift cards and treats that you have given us. Your thoughtfulness and generosity mean a lot to us, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.

As Specials Department teachers, we are passionate about providing your children with a well-rounded education that includes music, art, physical education, computer science, STEM and other special subjects. Your support and recognition of our efforts means a lot to us and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in our work.

Your gift cards and treats have brought a smile to our faces and have made us feel appreciated and valued. It is always heartwarming to receive such kind gestures from parents, and we are grateful to have such a supportive community of families.

We are committed to continuing to provide your children with high-quality instruction and enriching experiences in the Specials Department. Your generosity has given us a boost of energy and inspiration to do so.

Once again, thank you for your thoughtful gifts and for your continued support of our work. We look forward to working with you and your children in the future.

Warm Regards,

The Specials Department

Please pick up any medications that your student may have in the clinic by 3:00 on 5/25. Medications that aren't picked up by that time will be disposed of. If you have any questions please e-mail or call Mrs. Bacon in the clinic. Thank you.

kathleen.bacon@gcpsk12.org

678-407-7598

Monday: Chicken nuggets, lasagna, or hummus basket

Tuesday: Nachos, dumplings, or PBJ

Wednesday: Chicken & waffles or yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza or BBQ chicken sandwich

Friday: Dill chicken, pinwheel, or PBJ

*Menu is subject to change due to supply shortages.

Come down to the shore with this rich and vivid celebration of the ocean! With watercolors gorgeous enough to wade in by award-winning artist Meilo So and playful, moving poems by Kate Coombs, Water Sings Blue evokes the beauty and power, the depth and mystery, and the endless resonance of the sea.

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 8 am

Where: J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center in Suwanee

Register at bookmobile5k.com

Runners 18 and under get a FREE BOOK!

Music, door prizes, awards and snacks! See the Book Mobiles in person!

During the month of April, encourage your child to read and log at least 300 minutes! Students will login to Beanstack using their GCPS student number and their birthday month and date (MMDD) as their password. Students are able to log reading minutes either on their laptop or on a mobile device.

Refer to the media center link of the school website for helpful resources to get your child started with Beanstack. Contact Jennifer.Alden@gcpsk12.org if you have any questions about this digital reading program.

Woodward Mill Beanstack

How to Use Beanstack

As we approach the end of the year, it is important for students to come to school, on time, every day! We are learning up until the last day! Keep in mind that seasonal allergies are not a reason to stay home from school. Please contact Ms. Bacon in the clinic if you have questions about managing your child’s allergies at school.

The character word of the month for April is Fairness. Being fair does not always mean that everyone gets the same things, but it does mean that everyone is treated with the same amount of respect. Teachers will be looking for students exhibiting fairness to be recognized as the student of the month with a free ice cream!

Join us on Facebook for more updates & upcoming PTA meeting information!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/363356410352065/

Do you have a MyPayments Plus account set up for you students? Need help setting one up? Watch the video below to learn how to set up a MyPaymentsPlus account for your family. Remember, at the beginning of the year, each student will need to have the beginning of year documents signed off! MyPaymentsPlus is also how you add funds to your students’ lunch accounts.

Support your school every time you shop!

Publix Partners has contributed $38.7 million to more than 4,950 schools across the Southeast since the program's inception.

Participating is easy! Simply sign up for Club Publix or log in to your existing account, click Publix Partners, and select a school. Then, every time you shop at Publix, pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout. We’ll give back to the school of your choice—one of the many perks of being a Club Publix member!

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 check out our wonderful business partners below:

Woodward Mill’s mission is to achieve academic and social excellence through quality instruction that promotes lifelong learning.

Website: http://www.woodwardmilles.com
Location: 2020 Buford Drive Northeast, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Phone: 678-407-7590