Woodcrest Newsletter

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If you haven't done so already, make sure you check out the Back to School hub to find important information and resources as you prepare for the year and answers to your frequently asked questions to help you stay on top of your back-to-school to do list.

Hub highlights:

• School Supply Lists
• Meet and Greet dates and times
• How to prepare your iPad for the new school year
• How to update your contact information to ensure you receive communication throughout the school year
• and more!

• School medications: You are welcome and encouraged to bring in any necessary medications for your student to keep at school during next week's Meet and Greet. Our health office will be available to answer questions during this event. If you would like to drop off medications outside of Meet and Greet, please set up a time with our nurse, Heather Hurley (763-600-5804)
• Immunizations and vaccines: Now is the time to make sure your child is up to date on all recommended immunizations. Getting vaccinated is an important tool to keep our students safe and healthy while they are in school. See our website for more immunization information.
• Peanut/nut aware classrooms: Spring Lake Park Schools continues to implement peanut and nut-aware practices to protect students with severe allergies. Parents are asked to avoid sending snacks containing nuts or nut products and to ensure all snacks are pre-packaged for safety checks. This effort aims to create a safe environment for all students. Learn more on our Health Services webpage.
• Communicate illnesses: Please continue to update the school nurse if your child tests positive for a communicable illness such as flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncitial Virus), or COVID-19. The nurse will provide information on return to school. Please keep your child home if they are sick.
• Communication home: Our school nurse will call home in case of serious illness or injury, or if consultation with a parent/guardian is needed. Many times, students can return to class after a brief rest or treatment from the nurse.

Yesterday, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion opened their doors to incoming Kinder students for our Kinder Camp. Check out some of the happy faces that joined us!

We are very excited to have all of these students here at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion for this upcoming school year.

• Wednesday, August 28 - Meet and Greet
  
• Families with last names starting with A – M: Please come between 4-5 p.m.
• Families with last names starting with N – Z: Please come between 5–6 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 3 - First Day of School: for grades K-8 and Lighthouse students, orientation for grade 9 students and grades 10-12 students new to the high school

• Monday, September 9 - PTO Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Cafeteria
• Saturday, September 14 - "Start your Engines" Community Event, Spring Lake Park High School, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• September 23-27 - Homecoming Week
• Friday, September 27 - Homecoming Football Game, Panther Stadium, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 2 – Live on 65: After Hours Big Band – Buy tickets

This week is filled with energy after bringing new staff together for a welcome event where staff got to know each another and learn more in depth about our mission and values. We are #SLPPantherProud!

The 3rd Annual "Start Your Engines" Big Trucks, Food Trucks & Automobiles event is Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Spring Lake Park High School.

This family/community event will feature a variety of exhibits with engines – think big trucks, automobiles, and recreational vehicles. Lunch from the food trucks will be available for purchase. The event is free to attend, and no registration is required - just show up!

Featured Food Trucks:

• Pigs Unlimited
• Turkey King
• 9 Yum Yum
• Eastern Star

Other event features:

• Panther Store Pop-Up Sale
• We are accepting bike donations for Bikes4Kids
• There will be a booth that showcases all of our Community Education fall offerings for youth, families, and adults. Make sure to stop by and sign up!

The start of a new school year brings new and exciting fall Community Education programming options for the entire family! As we kick off the new year, now is the perfect time to explore interests, discover passions, learn a new skill and connect with others within our Panther community. Registration is officially open. Browse and register for a variety of enrichment and learning youth, adult and family opportunities.

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