The Cub Corner

1. It was so good to see everyone this week. I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

2. Please see our Spelling Bee winner below. Congratulations to all that participated!

3. Thank you to PTA for providing lunch for our teachers today. It was such a thoughtful way to honor them as we enter this holiday season. They work hard each and every day for our Cubs!

4. Please let Jenniffer Berruecos (jennifferptavp@gmail.com) know if you are interested in serving on any of the upcoming event committees. It helps us to make the events special and positive for our Cubs! We are a community.

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.

• 12/4 to 12/7: Midyear District Assessments
• 12/5 to 12/7 - PTA Holiday Shop
• 12/6 - ESOL Parent Meeting
• 12/12 - 1st Grade and Kindergarten Holiday Parties
• 12/13 - 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Holiday Parties
• 12/13 - Winter Wonderland at 6PM
• 12/14 - 5th Grade and 4th Grade Holiday Parties
• 12/15 End of 1st Semester
• Items in the Lost and Found closet will be donated on Friday, December 15, 2023. If your child is missing an item, please feel free to check the Lost and Found closet in the lobby when you come for lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays or your child's holiday party. Thank you!

Attention PTA members and spirit wear enthusiasts, please note that both the PTA membership and spirit wear websites are due for updates. Stay tuned for more news and announcements. Thank you for your understanding.

Exciting news! Our holiday shop will be open from December 5, 2023 to December 7, 2023. This special event provides a fantastic opportunity for your little ones to practice budgeting and choose heartfelt gifts for loved ones. We will have a preview day on Monday, December 4, 2023 to plan ahead for a delightful shopping experience.

Hello parents, if you're interested in helping with the Holiday shop, please sign up. Your support is greatly appreciated!

https://signup.com/go/ELyotgU

Click here for the link to purchase PTA's School Spirit Wear.

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.

Monday: Chicken sandwich, pull apart, hummus basket

Tuesday: Nacho queso, burrito, 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.

During December and January, the Beanstack challenge is to read and log 600 minutes! At the end of January, we will hold a raffle to award prizes to randomly-selected readers, who achieve their goal, on each grade level.

Students can access Beanstack through eCLASS or the media center link of the school website. Refer to the Beanstack Reading Program link on the media center page of the website for detailed instructions on how to log reading minutes in Beanstack.

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. We look forward to recognizing our “Fall Into Reading” prize winners next week!

Congratulations to Justin Cadangan-Massie on winning the WMES 2023 Spelling Bee!

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All 5th Grade students will participate in Lifelines, an evidence-based suicide prevention curriculum. A parent letter explaining Lifelines was previously sent home in the Friday Folder. This year, Ms. O'Rear is working with Ms. Nailor (Health special) to teach the lessons. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. O’Rear, 5th grade counselor at chavonne.orear@gcpsk12.org

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.