Woodland Park School District News

Sept. 20, 2024

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

Safety First

Students in Mr. Krakower's seventh grade science class at Memorial Middle School discovered a vibrant and engaging approach to learning about lab safety. Through hands-on activities and colorful demonstrations, they explored the essential rules and guidelines for maintaining a safe and effective lab environment. This creative method not only captured their attention but also helped reinforce the importance of safety protocols in a fun and memorable way.

Center Exploration

The students in Mrs. Herbert and Ms. Bonnie’s PreK-4 class at School 1 are exploring different centers and engaging with the materials.

Mini Lessons

In Ms. Rinaldi’s sixth grade math class at Memorial Middle School, students are eager to participate in a math mini lesson that was followed by math centers that provided opportunities for differentiated learning experiences.

Learning About Symmetry

Students in Mr. Melton’s sixth grade class at Memorial Middle School learn that symmetry is defined as a balanced and proportionate similarity that is found in two halves of an object through whole class discussion and partner work.

Free Nights of Fun

The Woodland Park Education Association is hosting several free events for families this year. The first two events in October will be focused on this year's theme: STEM. Both of these events will feature Rizzo's Wildlife World (https://rizzoswildlifeworld.com/). Snacks and drinks will provided. There will be live animals that include insects, frogs, turtles, lizards, baby alligators, and Burmese pythons. Please see the schedule below for all events for this year. As space is limited, registration is required. Register for the Oct. 10 and Oct. 16 events here.

Thursday, Oct. 10: Tiny Explorers: Discover the Wild World of Animals at Charles Olbon School from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Eco-Adventures: Understanding Wildlife and Habitats at Memorial Middle School from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14: Math Game Night: Fun with Numbers and Strategy! at Beatrice Gilmore School from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9: Engineering Explorers: Build and Learn with a Special Film at Memorial Middle School from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Memorial Spirit Wear

Memorial Middle School Home & School Association is running its fall spirit wear sale. In addition to a variety of regular spirit wear items, there is a special Class of 2025 t-shirt for our eighth grade class. The sale runs to Oct. 4. Visit the shop here.

End of Summer Celebration

The Alfred Baumann Library recently had a great adventure last Saturday, celebrating the accomplishments of all the children and the summer reading program. With over 200 children and their parents attending, the day was filled with fun, games, lots of treats, and joy. Thank you to everyone who stopped in!

Coming up at the Woodland Park Library at Berkeley College

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.

Monday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. - Bouncing Babies for 0 to 18 months. Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and free play. Register here.

Monday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m. - Squishmallow Drawing for grades 1-5. Learn how to draw your favorite Squishmallows. This month, we will be drawing and coloring Kirk the Koala. Register here.

Monday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. - Dancersize. Join certified instructor, Karen, as she leads the class doing low-impact dancing. It's a great way to get your exercise in while having fun. Don't forget to bring your water to stay hydrated. Register here.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m. - Crafternoon for adults. Enjoy creating a beautiful craft to take home. All supplies are included. Register here.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m. - Snails & Tales story time for ages 3 and up. Join for a new theme each week, with stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Register here.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. - Unwind With Pat. Join Pat to unwind with the craft of your choice. Register here.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. - OverBooked book discussion group for Gen X and Millennials will meet to discuss this month's selection. Copies of the book are available at the library or in eBook or digital download format on Libby or Hoopla. Register here.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. - Unwind With Pat. Join Pat to unwind with the craft of your choice. Register here.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 12 p.m. - Sit & Fit. Have fun exercising from the comfort of your chair. Join this lively exercise group and have some fun! Register here.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 4 p.m. - Back to School Bingo for grades K-4. Prizes will be available for winners. Register here.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. - Spice Club. Pick up a spice sample and recipe. Then meet to discuss your opinion of the spice and what you made containing it. You can bring a dish that you have prepared for all to sample if you'd like. Register here.

Friday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. - Little Movers story time for ages 18-36 months. Join in for new adventures weekly including stories, rhymes, songs, and play time. Register here.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. - STEAM Teams for grades 3-6. Explore the concepts of light, shadows, and artistic expression by creating shadow art. Also, experiment with photo-sensitive paper. Register here.

Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. - Friends of the Alfred Baumann Library Sweet & Savory Sensations fundraising benefit at the WP American Legion, 410 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Tickets are $40. Click here for tickets.