Eagles Newsletter

May 2024

Dear Woodland Families,

As we embrace the vibrant spirit of May, we find ourselves amidst the flurry of activities and events that make this season so special at Woodland. From the successful Spring Carnival to the culmination of MCA tests, 4th grade recorder concert to the new Kindergarten orientation, our school is buzzing with energy and enthusiasm.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful PTO and everyone who participated in and contributed to the success of our Spring Carnival. Your support and enthusiasm made it a truly memorable event for our entire community.

As we approach the end of the academic year, MCA tests are drawing to a close, marking the beginning of the final stretch of this school year. Despite the busy schedule, our focus remains steadfast on fostering the holistic development of your children—socially, emotionally, and academically.

While the weather may not be warming up as swiftly as we'd like, the signs of spring are unmistakable. As nature blooms and the days grow longer, we're reminded of the beauty and renewal that this season brings.

As we venture further into May, our calendar is brimming with exciting events and celebrations. Field trips, choir concerts, 5th-grade Commencement, Field Day, and more await our eager students. Keep an eye out for flyers detailing our upcoming All School BBQ—a fantastic opportunity for our Woodland family to come together and celebrate.

As we navigate the final weeks of the school year, our commitment to your children's growth and success remains unwavering. Together, let's end this year on a positive note, embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Here's to a memorable and fulfilling month ahead!

Your principal,

Terri Jackson

Mrs. Paulson's class celebrated Earth Day with a walk cleaning around our school grounds.

Congratulations to Mr. Jim Johnson and Emily Patrick, 2024 Investment in Youth Award recipients from Woodland. They were recently honored at an assembly at school, and at the District 279 Investment in Youth Celebration. We thank you both for your contributions, achievements & success for our school.

Parents, students and staff members participated in Core Words & Coffee held in our Skills classrooms. The event was an informational get together to learn more about core vocabulary words, AAC devices, and to work on an interactive craft using these concepts.

This years' Readathon not only raised over $10,000 with over 65,000 minutes read, but it also earned some special activities for top earning classrooms.

Our 1st Graders enjoyed visiting The Works Museum in April.

The 4th Graders worked very hard on learning music and performing in the Recorder Concert for family and friends.

Our Lost & Found is full of items. Please encourage your students to stop by and claim any items that are missing from your closets. After the last day of school, all items will be packed and delivered to a local charity.

From your PTO:

As the school year winds down the PTO wants to send a thank you to all of our Woodland families for attending events, volunteering, and donating to our fundraisers. It is with your help that we can continue to help bridge the gap between what the school receives and what are students and staff really need.

Staff Appreciation

Staff Appreciation is taking place May 7-10. Take this time to write a note, draw a picture or send a treat to the amazing staff and teachers at Woodland. The PTO will be providing meals and treats throughout the week. The PTO has also created a Kudo Board to show your appreciation. This will be shared with the staff to read at the end of the week: www.kudoboard.com/boards/4g5oXL09.

Family Dance and Food Truck Night

Wed, May 22nd! This is our last family event for the year. Come listen to DJ Drew and enjoy food from Brick Oven Pizza Bus, Tacos Los Carnales, Kumain, and Shaved Ice Truck.

The PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP

The PTO Board has many openings for the 2024-2025 school year. We would love to have you join us. This is a great way to stay active at Woodland and help provide for the community. We meet 1x per month in the media center to talk about fundraising, upcoming events and how we can support Woodland students and our staff. Please visit Woodlandpto.org for information on openings and to express interest. We are always happy to answer any questions at an upcoming PTO meeting or email us at wdptomn@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events:

§ May 7-10: Woodland Staff Appreciation (find list of Staff’s Favorite things here: https://www.woodlandpto.org/get-to-know-the-staffwishlists)

§ May 15: PTO Meeting, 6:30pm, Media Center

§ May 22: Woodland Family Dance and Food Truck Night, 5-7pm

Special Thanks to our Gold Level Sponsors: Chick-Fil-A Brooklyn Park, MAP Transportation, Marigold Home Inspections, Accorde Orthodontics, Leo’s Seamless Gutters, Card My Yard-Maple Grove. Don’t forget to support the local businesses that help support Woodland! Links to all sponsors are on our website: woodlandpto.org

2023-2024 Board
President: Jenna Maurer
President Elect: OPEN- Seeking Volunteer
Secretary: Megan Fordice
Communications Chair: Rachel Johnson
Marketing Chair: Jennifer Broden
DPAC Representative : Bridget Bennett and Janelle Bernards
Treasurer : Marrissia Gearld
Treasurer Elect: Brianna Johnston
School Reps: Scott Lund, Jody Levy & Gail Huggins