Cub Corner

Have a wonderful and safe Spring Break. Please enjoy family and friends. Please click below to see a wonderful video and read an article about our amazing Mountain View Cluster!

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.

Thank you to all of our Career Day speakers! It was a fantastic event. We appreciate your time and service in making this day a HUGE success for our Cubs. Families, please click on the pictures to learn more about these amazing individuals and companies.

Dear GCPS Families,

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. In Gwinnett County, weather permitting, we will experience a partial solar eclipse between 1:45 p.m. and 4:21 p.m., with the maximum viewing time at 3:04 p.m. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will operate on a normal school schedule on April 8, 2024.

Gwinnett County Public Schools will make this day a unique educational event for our students by organizing a safe and engaging viewing experience. Instructional activities may include viewing the solar eclipse using solar viewing glasses, learning how to safely view it using a reflective surface, watching the eclipse via live streaming on the web, and much more. Safety is always a top priority for our students and staff, and we will take all precautionary measures to make this exciting experience safe, educational, and enjoyable.

While schools plan to provide a safe educational experience, we understand that some parents may not want their children to participate in a live viewing of the eclipse.
If you do not want your student to participate in an outdoor viewing of the solar eclipse, please sign the attached form and have your student return it to their teacher. We have also attached additional information about the eclipse and important safety reminders.

Thank you.

Congratulations to Mia Yekalis on being the Gifted Student of the Year!

• 3/25 to 3/29 - College and Career Week
• 3/28 - STEM Night
• 4/1 to 4/5 - Spring Break
• 4/8 - Solar Eclipse (begins @ 1:45pm, Peak @ 3:05pm, Ends @ 4:21pm)
• 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)
• 5/22 - Last Day of School

Georgia Milestones

• The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school.

• Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

• Students in grades 3 through 5 will take an end-of-grade assessment in language arts (3-5), mathematics (3-5), science (5)

Georgia Milestones Calendar

Above is the GA Milestones calendar. Please schedule appointments in the late afternoon during the week of testing; preferably on non-testing dates. Students will not be allowed to be checked out of school while testing is taking place. We cannot interrupt testing to call students for checkout during the testing sessions.

Experience Online Testing Georgia

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

• High School Content Areas

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.

Technical documentation, tutorials, and a link to your online experience can be found at the following link: Experience Online Testing Georgia

End of Grade Study/Resource Guides

The study/resource guides are intended to serve as a resource for parents and students.

They contain practice questions and learning activities for each content area.

The standards identified in the study/resource guides address a sampling of the state-mandated content standards.

End of Grade Study/Resource Guides:

• Grade 3 EOG Study/Resource Guide

• Grade 4 EOG Study/Resource Guide

• Grade 5 EOG Study/Resource Guide

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!

Get ready for a deliciously fun Spirit Night at Culver's! Join our PTA squad as we gather to support our Woodward Mill family. Indulge in mouthwatering meals while showing your school spirit! Plus, some lucky kids might even get the chance to step behind the counter and chef it up! See you there!

Meet the Squad!

Officers from left to right:

- William Waldrip: Volunteer Chair

- Brittany Bowen: Treasurer

- Taylor Hertica: Secretary

- Jenniffer Berruecos: President

-Leah Rivera: Secretary

- Tammy Bui: Social Media Chair

Monday: Chicken sandwich, pull apart, hummus basket

Tuesday: Nachos, burritos, PB&J sandwich

Wednesday: Chicken wings, French bread pizza, yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza, veggie burger

Friday: Chicken drumstick, BBQ sandwich, yogurt basket

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

Click on the link below for directions on how to access your Student Media Account.

Our Final Kids Heart Challenge Update will be in the April 12 newsletter. Stay tuned!

Click HERE and use code 2024 for $100 off any full-day or half-day camp!

https://www.kids4coding.com/

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.