Woodside TK-8 Family Newsletter

Although we are not in the path of totality, we plan to experience the excitement of the solar eclipse on Monday, especially, since the next one will not happen until 2045! Our PTO has graciously purchased eclipse glasses for all students to allow for watching

Most classes will be heading to the blacktop in the morning, knowing best time to see the eclipse from our location is 11:07 am (34% coverage).

As a reminder of behavior expectations for the final trimester, Monday morning our middle school Peer Mentors will be visiting 1st-5th grade classrooms for a short review of how to show your ROARS (Respect, Organization, Acceptance, Responsibility, and Safety)!

Friday morning all students will take their spring pictures. Each class will take a group photo, then all students will take individual photos. The order forms have been sent home, but there are more available in the office.

Mar. 10-April 9 - Ramadan

April 8 - Solar Eclipse watching on campus 11:07 am

April 12 - Spring Picture Day

April 18 - Woodside's Got Talent Preview Day 1:15 pm, PTO Meeting 6:30 pm Zoom only https://sanjuan.zoom.us/j/2257461369?omn=84764391108

April 19 - Just Brew It! Coffee and Conversation with Principal Wahl 8:00-9:00 am, Healing Heels Assemblies, 9:00 am and 10:20 pm

April 22-26 - CAST (California Science Test) administered in 5th and 8th grades

April 22- Earth Day

April 25 - Day Without Hate, Jog-a-thon 8:30 - 11:30 am, PTO Roller King Skate Night 6-8 pm

April 26 - NO SCHOOL

April 29-May 3 - CAASPP English Language Arts tests administered in most 3rd-8th grade classes

April 30 - School Site Council Meeting, 3:30-4:30 pm in the Design Lab

May 1 - Woodside's Got Talent Rehearsals 2:30-4:30 pm, Parent Night Internet Safety 6:00 pm in the MPR

May 3 - Responsible Decision Making Assemblies

May 6-10: CAASPP Math administered in most 3rd-8th classes, some 4th/5th ELA administered

May 8 - Woodside's Got Talent Rehearsals 2:30-4:30 pm

May 10 - Woodside's Got Talent! 6:00 pm in the MPR

May 13-17 - CAASPP Math administered in some 4th/5th classes

May 16 - PTO Meeting, 4:30 in Design Lab or Zoom

May 17 - Career Exploration Assembly for 7th & 8th Grade, 9:00 am in MPR

May 20-24 - CAASPP make-ups

May 24 - Just Brew It! Coffee and Conversation with Principal 8:00-9:00 am in Design Lab

May 27 - NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Holiday

June 3 - Field Day, Middle School Awards Assembly, 1:45 pm

June 4 - Last Day of School, Eight Grade Promotion, Dismissal at 11:25 for TK/K, 12:00 for 1st-8th

Congratulations to 5th grade for continuing to lead the way on monthly attendance with 94%! The grade-level totals for March include: TK: 93%, K: 87%, 1st: 91%, 2nd: 91%, 3rd: 93%, 4th: 92%, 5th: 94%, 6th: 91%, 7th: 92%, 8th: 86%.

We appreciate all the efforts to have students at school on time, as our school total for the year is running just a little below 93% (which is our goal)! Keep up those efforts!

Cougars interested in becoming a Woodside Cheerleader for next year will need to come to practice on May 6th & 7th after school 2:35-3:15pm. Try-Outs will take place on May 13th after school 2:35-3:15pm. All interested parties will need to complete a Participation Form. Look for flyers to come home soon. Questions can be addressed to Mrs. Andino.

On May 1st, Citrus Height Police Department (CHPD) will be coming out to present an Internet Safety Night for parents, guardians, and community members. They will discuss digital citizenship, apps, gaming, online bullying, and how to be safe when using the internet.

To help us in preparation, please use the link below to RSVP

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bYnb12yHwKZLZpt7i2vj6_SXW533mU42Zjo4Fdr4kj4/viewform?ts=660d7494&edit_requested=true

This month will be a fun one!

We were happy to support our Cougars' ability to view the Solar Eclipse tomorrow by purchasing eclipse glasses for all!

We are also overjoyed to have our first crossing guard volunteer to increase student safety! On Wednesday mornings at Wintergreen and Villa Oak intersection, please welcome Robert Klausler. We are hoping to add more volunteers on additional days. If any Woodside families would like to volunteer or know of volunteers available, please contact our Woodside PTO Vice President, Ciara Compton via phone or text at 916-837-2728 or the email below. In the meantime, please thank Robert as you walk by!

On April 25th, we are planning for our Jog-a-Thon fundraiser! Every child will participate, as grade-levels will be scheduled in 20 minute increments from 8:30-11:30am. Keep an eye out for a signup genius, as we call for volunteers who would like to come out and help tally lap marks and cheer on the kids. Also on the 25th, we will be having another skate night at RollerKing on Roseville from 6:00-8:00.

Coming up in May, we will have a Dine-and-Donate at Leatherby's Family Creamery in Citrus Heights. Look for a flyer to come home soon.

Second grade continues to lead for Box Tops donations. Keep scanning those receipts every little bit helps.

We welcome all members to our next PTO Meeting on April 18th at 6:00 pm, which will be a Zoom only! Use this link: https://sanjuan.zoom.us/j/2257461369?omn=84764391108 to join us at 6:00 pm and find out how to get involved with the Jog-a-thon, end of the year events, and more!

For a schedule of upcoming events, click here: PTO Calendar

Nicole Goss - President

Ciara Compton - Vice President

Bri Dasaro - Secretary

Treasurer - Carli Krebs

email - woodsidekto8pto@gmail.com

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodsidek8pto

• Belonging & Wellness
  

• Experiential Learning

• Leadership & Connection

Over the Spring Break, Heights Church brought 25 teen volunteers with their "Love This City" Project to beautify our campus! We are so excited to be transforming the bike rack area for Outdoor Learning, including gardening boxes, chairs, tables, rugs, and storage options. This group also power washed and primed our planter boxes around the campus and added a new layer of bark. Several of our students are writing Thank You letters for these efforts to express our gratitude!

We are excited to take part in this Grand Opening Celebration planned for Sunday, May 5th from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at C-Bar-C Park! See the Flyer Below for more details.

We hope everyone had a good spring break! All 8th grade course selections have been submitted to high schools for next year. We also had two of our 8th grade alumni students come back to talk about their high school experiences with our 8th grade students. The feedback from students were positive and we can't wait to host a new panel for next year.

Link to our April Newsletter for more: https://www.smore.com/n/yhjgs-woodside-k-8-wellness-center

On May 1st Woodside will be hosting a Internet Safety Night for parents, guardians, and community members. Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) will be coming out to present information on digital citizenship, apps, gaming, online bullying, and how to be safe when using the internet.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP on the google form below. We hope to see you there!

When: Wednesday May 1st

Time: 6-7 PM

Where: Woodside Multipurpose Room

Who: All are welcome to attend

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bYnb12yHwKZLZpt7i2vj6_SXW533mU42Zjo4Fdr4kj4/viewform?ts=660d7494&edit_requested=true

Families Matter: Creating Summer Success Conference

Saturday, April 13 8:30 am-2:00 pm Sylvan Middle School (7085 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights)

This family-centered event will include information and resources to help you create a successful summer! Attend engaging, informative workshops from community partners and district departments. Learn about opportunities for learning and explore our summer resource fair. Childcare, lunch, and a free family swag bag will be provided.

Talleres Familiares

Wednesday, April 24 5:30-7:30 pm San Juan High School (7551 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights)

Presented entirely in Spanish, this workshop for parents, guardians, and caregivers covers a range of topics such as summer programs, how to support learning at home, college and career readiness, and presentations about school/community resources for students and families.

Mind-Body Wellness

Monday, April 29 5:30-6:30 pm Online via Zoom

Medical science has made amazing discoveries about how emotions, thoughts and behaviors can impact physical symptoms and affect our health. Understanding this "mind-body connection" can be the first step to managing your daily stress and feeling better mentally and physically. In this series participants will learn to recognize the sources of stress in your life and how to manage stress-related symptoms and illnesses. You'll learn ways to relax and develop healthy lifestyle habits to enhance pleasure and improve self-care.

Details and registration for these workshops can be found on www.sanjuan.edu/familyed or by contacting our Family and Community Engagement office at 916-971-7929.

Our Project Optimism partners are on campus every Monday, providing relationship and mentorship at lunch time and their after school program. We are excited to begin a new Middle School Club opportunity on Mondays!

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS:

• Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 16th
• April we will have a service project with Sunrise Parks & Rec @ C-BAR-C Park
• May 5th Grand Opening Ceremony for the New Bike Trail

To learn more about us, visit https://www.citrusheights.net/469/Areas-7-8-9---CHASEN

FIRE CAMP is an excellent opportunity for our firefighters to help 11, 12 and 13-year-old kids build a sense of teamwork and responsibility while learning what it’s like to be a firefighter for Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. On day one, campers will be organized into "strike teams," which consist of 8 campers who are mentored and supervised by two professional firefighters. As the week progresses, the teams take on a character of their own as they learn about the job of a firefighter and experience the following:

• Putting out a flammable liquid fire with a fire extinguisher

• Climbing a 105-foot aerial ladder truck

• Developing the traditional bucket brigade and hand pumper crew skills

• Learning life skills such as Hands-Only CPR

• Water rescue skills at SunSplash, and much more!

FIRE CAMP will be held on June 25-28 and occurs at Fire Station 21, 7641 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, 95610. Cost is $125 and campers will rely on a parent or guardian for daily transportation.

TO SIGN UP: an interest list will be delivered in the Metro Fire newsletter on April 1, 2024! To register for their newsletter, follow this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RutJ168

For more information about Metro Fire's Fire Camp visit their website: https://metrofire.ca.gov/firecamp

Sponsorship or partner with us: firecamp@metrofire.ca.gov

Celebrate National Public Works Week onThursday, May 16th from 3-6 pm at Van Maren Park. See the flyer below for more details!

Incoming students from Kindergarten - 5th grade are invited to participate in District Summer School opportunities. There are two intervention programs being offered: K-1 Boost and Camp Invention. These will be happening at the following campuses: Kingswood, Charles Peck, Cowan, Grand Oaks, and Ottoman. Dates and Times for Summer School are June 7th-July 12th, 8:30-12:30 (no school June 19th & July 4th).

If you are interested, please fill out a Summer School Application and return it to our office.

2024-2025 enrollment for grades K-12 is NOW OPEN.

Priority window for Intradistrict Transfer requests for the 2024-2025 school year begins on March 1st and runs through April 26. An Intradistrict transfer is a request from a resident of the San Juan Unified School District to change schools within the San Juan Unified School District. An Intradistrict transfer is for those families who missed the Open Enrollment window.

To apply for an Intradistrict transfer please click the links below:

• English Link

• Russian Link

• Spanish Link

• Ukrainian Link

The 43rd annual Fair Oaks Chicken Run is on Sunday, May 5. Runners will be taken down the scenic streets and pathways of Old Fair Oaks knowing that their hard work will benefit the community, as a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting the San Juan Education Foundation.

Whether you want to participate in their competitive five-mile race, run or walk in their non-competitive two-mile course or enroll your child in the Chicken Chase Kids Race, this event has something for everyone. For more information about the event and how to register, please visit the Fair Oaks Chicken Run website.

When: April 17, 5 - 6:30 PM

Where: Kenneth Avenue Special Education Office (4825 Kenneth Ave, Carmichael)

What: Please join other San Juan Unified families to share your experience with the IEP process to help improve and strengthen district practices

REGISTER HERE

Want us to advertise your SJUSD-approved flyer here? Of course you do! Please follow the San Juan Community Flyer guidelines. Once approved, email Mrs. Johnston to be included.

Office phone - (916) 971-5216

Mrs. Taylor Gonzales-Moore, Secretary - taylor.gonzalesmoore@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Ana Johnson, Clerk - ana.johnson@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Deb Johnston, Vice Principal - debra.johnston@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Beth Wahl, Principal - ewahl@sanjuan.edu

SJUSD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, please contact Equity Compliance Officer: Linda C. T. Simlick, General Counsel, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971- 7110, LegalServices@sanjuan.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Katie Fabel, Legal Analyst/Title IX Coordinator, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7110, TitleIX@sanjuan.edu; Section 504 Coordinator: Dominic Covello, Director, Student Support Services, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7220, DCovello@sanjuan.edu.