Woodcrest Newsletter
August 17, 2022 Newsletter
Estimadas familias de Woodcrest,
I hope everyone enjoyed the fall break! It was great to see so many of you at conferences. We’re a little over halfway through the trimester and look forward to connecting more in this second half.
In two weeks, Woodcrest will once again be an election site for the City of Fridley on November 5. We will have a normal school day that day with one exception: students will eat lunch in their classrooms because voting happens in the Woodcrest cafeteria. There is a bagged lunch option that day. We have already received bagged lunch preferences from many families, but please be sure to connect with your student’s homeroom teacher regarding lunch that day for your child.
Voters come and go through the cafeteria and will be entirely separate from the rest of the school building. We plan to have additional SLP staff at Woodcrest that day to provide extra hospitality and ensure a normal day of learning. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
In partnership,
Jaime Nymann
Principal
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Mariachi time
Last week, as a way to end Hispanic Heritage Month, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion held an all-school assembly with a Mariachi! The presentation was possible due to the Panther Foundation Sweepstakes and our school winner, Cecilia Hall.
A little history on Mariachi music: Mariachi music comes from Jalisco, Mexico. A mariachi consists of the following instruments - guitar, violin, guitarrón, Mexican vihuela and trumpet. Mariachi music is played at celebrations; such as quinceañeras, weddings, parties and birthdays.
During the assembly, students were able to hear different songs such as Mexico Lindo y Querido, El Mariachi Loco, La Cucaracha and even Baby Shark!
Check out the Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Facebook page for some fun videos!
Lego Creations
Students in Sra. Fasanaro's second grade class created Lego models to master place value and literacy skills. They enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to unleash their creativity, naming and vividly describing their models with an array of captivating adjectives. It was a truly inspiring and engaging experience for everyone involved!
Construction Program Continues to Build Community and Futures
The Construction Trades program at Spring Lake Park High School is in its third year, giving students hands-on experience through real-world construction projects This year, 40 students will complete their largest project yet: finishing a one-story, two-bedroom house that will become a permanent home for a local nonprofit.
Through partnerships with industry professionals, students gain experience working alongside plumbers, electricians, and other tradespeople to learn valuable construction skills. They have practiced by building smaller structures, like sheds and dog houses, and are now ready for the home’s finishing stages. The goal is to finish the house by December.
In addition to honing construction techniques, the students have built a sense of camaraderie. Recently, they gathered for a BBQ to celebrate their progress before diving into the final phase of the house project.
For students Trevor Kachina and Landon Ludke, the course is more than just learning construction - it is a stepping stone to their futures. The program is not just about building houses but also learning life skills, building community and shaping futures. Read more.
"Puffs" opening weekend, purchase tickets today!
If you love the story of Harry Potter, then you will enjoy the SLP HS Fall Play. Join us for opening weekend, October 25-26 of "Puffs" or "Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic!" For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
This play allows you to experience the unique performance setting of “Theater in the Round.” Every so many years, the fall play is produced in “Theater in the Round” with seating on stage surrounding the actors. This unique setting provides a completely different performance experience for all. Purchase Tickets.
Donate to the Panther Thrift Shop
Have Panther gear you are no longer wearing in your home. Donate it to the Panther Thrift Shop and get a coupon to use in the Panther Store for future purchase! Gently used Panther gear with the current SLP logo will be re-sold at thrifty prices to students, staff and families at the Winter Market in December. Contact the team at PantherStore@district16.org for drop off information and to get your coupon. Note we will be unable to accept previous SLP logo gear. We will accept sport and school specific gear with the current SLP Branding. Questions, please contact us at CommEd@district16.org or 763-600-5050.
