Woodland Park School District News

Welcome to the Woodland Park School District e-Newsletter, which is sent out weekly when school is in session. It serves as a glimpse of some of the wonderful things going on in our schools, as well as a point of reference for upcoming events.

Your Partner in Education,

Michele R. Pillari, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Please join us in congratulating our 2024-2025 Governor’s Educator of the Year Winners!

Educator of the Year:

WP Pre-K - Mrs. Jayme Face

Charles Olbon - Ms. Michelle Cardiello

Beatrice Gilmore - Mrs. Rasha Najim

Memorial School - Mrs. Meghan Glenn

Services Professional of the Year:

WP Pre-K - Mrs. Jamie Casasnovas

Charles Olbon - Mrs. Tami Hajbi

Beatrice Gilmore - Ms. Sabrina Qanaah

Memorial School - Ms. Cheryl Eustic

Memorial Middle School held its first honor roll recognition program to salute the students who made first and second honors for the first marking period of the 2024-2025 school year.

Members of the Memorial Middle School sixth grade choir and seventh and eighth grade choir performed three times this week in the community. On Sunday, they had a performance sponsored by the Alfred Baumann Library in Municipal Chambers. On Monday, they visited the Summit Health building on McBride Avenue to sing for the Golden Years senior group. On Monday evening, seventh and eighth grade choir members sang at the Board of Education meeting (below). And finally, next week, they will perform for the Woodland Park Senior Club in addition to their annual Winter Concert.

The members of the fifth grade beginner band at Beatrice Gilmore School performed Wednesday morning for family and friends to showcase their progress in learning their instruments.

The Early Childhood Center had a special visitor from the Passaic County Environmental Office, who came to talk to the students about recycling and keeping our environment safe and clean. There was a demonstration of what can be recycled and what cannot. Students were excited to be a part of this program!

Here is a picture of Beatrice Gilmore School's Growing Wall of Kindness where teachers and staff members recognize each other for doing something kind both inside and outside of the classroom!

Teachers at Memorial, Beatrice Gilmore, and Charles Olbon joined in for a three-day training session with a focus on Tier 2/WIN period for classroom teachers. ML teachers and interventionists were able to meet for training and conversations about how they fit into this NJTSS process. The teachers had great conversations with the interventionists, where they discussed Tier 3 intervention, caseload size, data, and creating intervention plans with data specific goals.

At Monday evening's Board of Education meeting, trustee MaryAnn Perro was saluted by Dr. Pillari and the Board, as it was the final meeting of her term. She leaves the board after nine years of service, in which position she served with diligence, dedication, and distinction for the benefit of the School District and all of the children. "Mrs. Perro and I have been working together for her entire service here," Dr. Pillari said. "She always, always, always put the children first. Always thinking of what is in the best interest of the children, and what can we do even more in servicing the community."

The Memorial Middle School Music Booster Club is selling ad boosters for the winter concert program. To purchase a message for any music or choir student in the school, scan the QR code or click here.

Check out the schedule for Woodland Park Recreation adult and youth winter programs. Register here.

Recess 101 (ages 4-5) will be held Thursdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. for six weeks starting Jan. 9 at the WP Boys and Girls Club Cost is $105. Join Ms. Melissa (psychologist/teacher) for Recess 101 – an active and engaged experience around socialization and meeting new friends. Ms. Melissa will teach social skills through engaged fun and game play.

Recess 101 (ages 6-7) will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 6:45pm for six weeks starting Jan. 9 at the WP Boys and Girls Club. Cost is $105. Join Ms. Melissa (psychologist/teacher) for Recess 101 – an active and engaged experience around socialization and meeting new friends. Ms. Melissa will teach social skills through engaged fun and game play.

Special Friends (program for special needs children in grades K-4) will be held on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. for six weeks starting Jan. 7 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $105. A movement/fitness class for our special friends, that includes group activities with music – to help with physical strength, increase self-esteem, increase social interaction, and enhance mobility…all while having fun! his class is great for socialization opportunities, children with special needs, physical fitness opportunities.

Intro to Dance (grades K-3) will be held on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for six weeks starting Jan. 7 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $125. In this class children will be introduced to all areas of dance such as hip hop, jazz, acrobatics, and ballet. Children will have learned a choreographed routine by the end of the series.

Adult Cardio Fitness (age 18 and up) will be held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks starting Jan. 7 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $125. Get moving with Cardio Fitness! Join this high-energy adult cardio fitness classes, set to motivating music and led by an experienced instructor. Burn calories, boost your endurance, and have fun in a supportive, lively environment. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned athlete, this program is designed for all fitness levels.

The Alfred Baumann Library, 44 Rifle Camp Rd., will host the following programs. Visit the Library's website here or Facebook page here. Its phone is 973-345-8120. Email is library@abwplibrary.org. Register for events here.

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Email: mpillari@wpschools.org
Website: www.wpschools.org
Location: 853 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ 07424, USA
Phone: 973-317-7711