

The November Wrangler Press
November Family Edition

Our Mission
A positive learning community which inspires, challenges, and empowers toward excellence.
Our Vision
Every Wrangler, Every Day!
đź””School Hours!đź””
Drop off begins at 8:25am
Tardy bell rings at 8:40am
Student Hours: 8:40am-2:50pm
Office Hours 7:30am-3:30pm
Principal Message
As we enter November, I’d like to take a moment to highlight the significance of gratitude and community. This month gives us the perfect opportunity to appreciate our students, staff, and families.
If you haven’t had a chance to discuss your child’s progress yet, please reach out to their teacher to set up a meeting. Your involvement is essential, and I encourage you to engage actively.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. I wish you a wonderful month filled with warmth and gratitude.
Thank you for helping us have an amazing first fundraiser of the year! We surpassed our Buddy-A-Thon goal!! Yay!! Thank you families for your support!
Attendance
One major thing we need your support with is attendance, including tardies and early check outs. We are having over 60 students a day come in late, this impacts instruction greatly.
Please see the image below on how absences add up. Students are also coming late and checking out early, these minutes add up. Please problem solve to get your students here on time and help us by having them stay the entire day.
If you need to report an absence, please do so on the school website: https://wes.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=12510
Arrival Drop Off
Also, all students and families should be utilizing the sidewalk when walking their children to the gate, not the edge of the parking lot, again, this is for you and your families safety.
Thank you for helping us keep our Wranglers safe!
Woodland Administration Team
Principal, Jodi Legg
Assistant Principal, Michelle Hinchey
Assistant Principal, Laurie McKnight
We are here to help!
🍎UPCOMING EVENTS🍎
November
November 6th SAC Meeting 7:45- 8:15am
November 8th- Progress Reports
November 8th Buddy-A-Thon Stuffind day for those who qualify
November 13 All Pro Dad 7:45- 8:15am
November 19th Culvers Night
November 15th NEHS Fall Dance
November 20th Great American Teach-In
November 25- 29 No School Thanksgiving Break
December
During the month of December, all students K-5 will take their FAST state test for ELA and Math. 3rd-5th grade will also take NWEA science. Schedule will come later.
December 4th Make- Up Picture Day
December 5th Winter Wonderland 5:30- 7pm
December 16th Grinch Day Wear
December 17th Wear your lighted wardrobe
December 18th Pajama Day-- No Slippers
December 19th Reindeer Gear Day
December 20th- Flannel Wear
December 23rd- January 3rd No School Winter Break
Counselor's Corner
Hello Wrangler Families!
It was so great to see so many families having fun at the fall festival. The Great American Teach-In (GATI) will be Wednesday, November 20th. This is an event where parents and community members come talk to students to share what they do in their careers. This is a fun and exciting time for the students to learn about different careers. GATI encourages students to start taking an interest in all types of careers that are available. You can present to one or more classes. If you presented last year, we would love for you to come back and talk to a different grade level. You could inspire a student to become successful in your line of work. Come support Woodland and share your knowledge and experiences with the students! Call the school or email rtapia@pasco.k12.fl.us if you are interested in presenting at the Great American Teach-In.
Mrs. Tapia
School Counselor
School Wide Expectations
Be Responsible: Being responsible is coming to school on time, being prepared and ready to learn, and using good character. It is important to do what is expected and always try your best.
Be Safe: Being safe is making choices that keep yourself and others free from harm. We work hard on teaching Self Control. This is keeping hands, feet, hurtful words and objects to ourselves.
Parents and families can reinforce these same ideas at home and in the community. When we are all using the same language, a child can truly understand and practice these skills.
School Lunches
Pasco County Schools Food & Nutrition Services will be implementing a program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All enrolled students of Pasco County Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to their household. No further action is required. Students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application. A la carte items will still be available for purchase including additional meals and/or components of the meals. Families can reach out to Food & Nutrition Services directly through Let’s Talk, call FNS at 813.794.2480, or email FNS_Finance@pasco.k12.fl.us if they have any questions regarding this new program.
Parents are highly encouraged to make advance payment for a la carte items by utilizing www.MySchoolBucks.com. Any check made to Woodland Elementary that is returned for insufficient fund will be assessed a $25.00 fee.
Cell Phone Policy
For all Pasco County Schools
Grades Pre-K through 5: Students in grades Pre-K through 5 who bring WCDs (wireless communication devices) to school must ensure that they remain on silent mode and completely out of view for the entire school day. Classroom teachers may also provide, and student may utilize, a cell phone storage area in their classroom. Students will need to put their cell phones on silent and their smart watches and put them in the bookbags once arriving on campus each day. Please have a conversation with your child prior to the first day of school so they know that they MUST silence their devices and put them away during the ENTIRE school day- no exceptions. Refer to pg. 32 of the Student Code of Conduct for more details and corrective actions/confiscation of device procedures.
🎂Birthday Marquee Fundraiser!!🎂
Join us for SAC and All Pro Dads!
Stay Connected
Stay Connected with Us!
We have many avenues of communication to stay connected with families. Keep an eye out!
The Wrangler Press - Parent Edition Newsletter
MyStudent Communication
Woodland Elementary School Facebook Page
Website: https://wes.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 38203 Henry Drive, Zephyrhills Florida
Phone: 813-794-6400