The Cub Corner

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.

• 9/20 PTA Pancakes and Pajamas (6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.)
• 9/28 Learning Carnival (5:00pm-7:00pm)
• 10/5 - 10/9 Fall Break (No School)
• 10/12 Fall Picture Day
• 10/18-10/19 Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences

The school store is now open! Every week, on Wednesday and Thursday, students will have the opportunity to shop for different items. For each visit, students will be allowed to spend up to $5.00.

If you have not already done so, please go to mypaymentsplus and sign off on the orientation agreements that are located there. It contains important information that you need to know for this upcoming school year.

Woodward Mill is moving towards using ParentSquare as the main platform for teachers and administration to communicate with families. Cub Corner will now be delivered via Parent Square. Please make sure that you have signed up for ParentSquare. We want to make sure that we communicate efficiently and in a timely manner with our Woodward Mill community.

For those of you who have not registered for ParentSquare yet, an activation invitation will be sent to your emails. We encourage you to activate your account as well as download the app for your phone.

Thank you!

Please click here to learn:

• How to activate your ParentSquare account
• Customizing your ParentSquare Experience
• ParentSquare Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions

Want to LEARN how to be your child’s first best teacher through PLAY?

Gwinnett County Public Schools offers a BIRTH TO FIVE program for you and your child at Woodward Mill! Children and parents are invited to come each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. -10:30a.m.

You will:

• Learn how to find the teachable moments in everyday activities
• Learn how to engage with your child in play
• Learn how to continue the learning at home or anywhere
• Learn about your child’s educational milestones
• Learn how to get your child ready for school!

For more information please complete the survey linked here

Shannon Davis

email: Shannon.c.davis@gcpsk12.org

Click here to complete the form if you are planning to attend the PTA Pancakes and PJs event

We kindly request your support in encouraging your children to participate in the Reflections program. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to explore their creative side and foster personal growth. Entries will be accepted until October 6, 2023. Your involvement in nurturing their talents is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support."

Scan the QR Code for more information on how to join PTA!

Click HERE for more information on the PTA events that are scheduled for this year.

• The Specials Awards are starting on Monday to recognize the classes that demonstrated the B3’s during specials!

• Student’s earn Bee’s during lunch for demonstrating positive behavior while in the cafeteria! Bee’s are redeemed for points to use at events or for the cart!

• The PBIS cart will visit classrooms twice a month starting October! Students can redeem points individually to earn passes and rewards!

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based tiered framework or supporting students' behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. It creates an environment where everyone thrives.

Please click on the links to view the Parent Brochure:

• English Brochure
• Spanish Brochure
• Vietnamese Brochure
• Korean Brochure

Please click on the links to view the matrix that Woodward Mill is implementing as part of our PBIS practices.

• Matrix - English
• Matrix - Spanish
• Matrix - Vietnamese
• Matrix - Korean

Click here to see how parents and students can check their behavior points.

Ms. Troy-K-1st, Royal 2nd-3rd, O'Rear 4th-5th

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.

Please click here for more information about arrival procedures.

Please click here for more information about dismissal procedures.

CLICK HERE to access the Parent/Student Handbook for additional information regarding arrival and dismissal.

Please click here for more information on transportation changes.

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.