Cougar Community News

We are off to a fantastic start of the 2024-25 school year! Although it's just been two days of school, we were so excited to see so many families at our Cougar Cookout on Wednesday! What a great evening with time to meet some new friends, check in with other community members, meet your new teacher, and get a feel for the campus...while enjoying a hot dog and nachos! Of course, you also had the chance to purchase Woodside Spirit Wear and start the paperwork for volunteering, as well as updating your student's information and School Funding Form! Thanks to all who came out! We hope you enjoyed it!!

AUGUST

• Tues. 8/20 - PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in the Lab and Zoom LINK HERE
• Thurs. 8/22 - Woodside Skate Night PTO Fundraiser, 6-8pm at Roller King, 889 Riverside, Roseville
• Thurs. 8/29 - Elementary Back to School Night (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) in Classrooms
• 5:00 -5:45pm 3rd - 5th Grade
• 3rd Grade: Lyn Chapman - Room F3 & Karla Gonzalez - Room F4
• 4th Grade: Bridgit McKay - Room F1 & Susan Eaton - Room F2
• 5th Grade: Susan MacKay-Logue - Room D4 & Jaclyn Weber - Room D5
• 5:45 - 6:30pm Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
• Kindergarten: Ashley Davis - Room A13 & Tanya Hampton - Room A11
• 1st Grade: Raquel Clark - Room A9 & Jennifer Misner - Room A10
• 2nd Grade: Kabryna Andino - Room A4 & Gerell Elliott - Room A3
• Fri. 8/30 - Minimum Day, Dismissal TK and K at 11:25, 1st-8th Grade at 12:00

SEPTEMBER

• Mon. 9/2 - Labor Day Holiday (no school)
• Thurs. 9/12 - Middle School Dance, 3-5pm
• Tues. 9/17 - PTO Meeting,PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in the Lab and Zoom LINK HERE
• Fri. 9/20 - Perseverance and Growth Mindset Assembly, K-5th

As we continues to expand our Innovative School efforts with a focus on design thinking and expanding our community engagement, we have decided on the theme for this year: Rooted in Community, Growing Together and Branching Out. We will continue work around the pillars of Belong, Experience, and Connect! We thank the SJUSD Communications Department for new shirts that our staff was excited to share on Friday!

As we begin the year promoting Belonging and a strong sense of community, we are celebrating some evidence about our Innovative Efforts, including Belonging are improving attendance! We celebrate our ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT AWARD from the 2023-2024 School Year with all of you! Together, we are making a difference in our students' success, being recognized as one of the SJUSD schools with the best improvement!

Because we know that student success starts with good attendance, we will continue to add initiatives like attendance rewards and work with families to support however we can. Regular attendance has been linked to higher achievement, stronger bonds to the school and community, lower rates of high-risk behaviors, and increased participation in higher education and career. We want these for all of our students!

We ask that families support efforts to increase attendance by making a conscientious effort to:

• Ensure students arrive to school and class on time

• Plan family vacations during non-school days

• Try to schedule doctor appointments for your child after school hours

• Bring your child to school before and/or after appointments that are scheduled during the school day

• Only allow your child to stay home when he/she has a contagious illness or is too sick to attend

• Report your child's absence at Woodside Attendance: (916) 971-5216 or email woodsideabsence@sanjuan.edu

While we will continue to offer a cafeteria lunch to our TK and Kindergarteners, we ask you to follow the expectations below this year:

• Line up in cafeteria at 12:15pm MTWF and 12:05 Thursdays at the earliest.
• After attaining lunch, sit with your student in the cafeteria (at designated tables) or in the quad to eat the lunch.
• These young students need to have close supervision throughout the line, sitting, and eating the lunch.
• Clean up and leave campus as soon as your child finishes eating.

Hello Woodside Community! My name is Deanna Victor. This is my 29th year in the district, and my second year working with Woodside. Last year, I was the design team lead and worked to build design thinking skills on campus.

This year, I am back at Woodside with a new title, innovative school facilitator, but the same goals. I will continue to support the staff and students in their innovative thinking and the creation of prototypes. I am also hoping to connect with all of you - the community - that helps make Woodside such an amazing place!

My work space is located in THE LAB, which is part design and part art space. I’d love to connect with you, so please send me an email if you are interested in discussing anything related to innovation and design at Woodside.

My email: dvictor@sanjuan.edu

Here’s to a new year! - Deanna Victor

Welcome to the new school year! It was fabulous to meet and chat with so many of you at the Cougar Cookout! We appreciate you coming by our table and purchasing Spirit Wear! We look forward to working with you!!

• Join us at our first PTO Meeting on Tuesday, August 20th 4:30pm in the Lab or via Zoom LINK HERE
• Fill out our Skills & Interest Survey to share your talents and connections! There will be a paper copy in the First Day Folder (or download here) or scan the QR Code above to fill out a Google form digital survey
• Our first fundraiser is a fun, family event! Skate Night, August 22nd at RollerKing (889 Riverside Avenue, Roseville) from 6:00-8:00pm. We'd love to see Woodside Spirit Wear or School Colors!!

PTO Board

Nicole Goss, President

Ana Paulson, Vice President

Kari Catullo, Secretary

Ken Kruse, Treasurer

San Juan Unified School District encourages families to complete the Annual Student Information Update as soon as possible.The Annual Student Information Update asks families to update emergency contact information, complete the school funding form, get the 2024-25 family handbook and review demographic information to help schools prepare for the new school year.

Visit sanjuan.edu/parentportal to complete the Annual Student Information Update by Aug. 31. Watch a video tutorial available in multiple languages at sanjuan.edu/tutorial.

Complete la Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante antes del 31 de agosto

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Juan anima a las familias a completar la Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante lo antes posible.

La Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante pide a las familias que actualicen la información de contacto de emergencia, completen el formulario de financiamiento escolar, obtengan el manual familiar 2024-25 y revisen la información demográfica para ayudar a las escuelas a prepararse para el nuevo año escolar.

Visite sanjuan.edu/parentportal para completar la Actualización Anual de la Información del Estudiante antes del 31 de agosto. Vea un video tutorial disponible en varios idiomas en sanjuan.edu/tutorial.

آپدیت معلومات سالانه شاگرد خود را تا تاریخ ۳۱ آگوست تکمیل نماید

همانطور که ما برای روز اول مکتب در ماه آگوست آماده می‌ شویم، حوزه تعلیمی سن هوان خانواده‌ها را تشویق می‌نماید تا هرچه زودتر، معلومات سالانه شاگرد خود را به روز رسانی و یا اپدیت کنند.

در به روز رسانی معلومات سالانه، از خانواده‌ ها خواسته می‌شود تا معلومات تماس اضطراری و فرم بودجه مکتب را آپدیت بکنند، کتاب رهنمود خانواده سال ۲۰۲۴-۲۵ را دریافت کرده، و اطلاعات دموگرافیک شاگرد خود را تجدید نمایند تا مکتب را برای آمادگی به سال تعلیمی جدید کمک نمایند

برای تکمیل به‌ روزرسانی معلومات سالانه شاگرد، به صفحه sanjuan.edu/parentportal بروید و تا تاریخ ۳۱ آگوست معلومات شاگرد خود را تجدید نماید. رهنمود ویدیویی که به چندین زبان موجود است را می‌ توانید درsanjuan.edu/tutorial تماشا کنید.

There has been a change in the schedule this year! Middle School Girls Volleyball begins on August 27th. We would love to have a Woodside team, and the team does need a coach, too! If you are interested in coaching this team, or know anyone who may be interested, please reach out to Davis Masters at Sunrise Recreation and Park District via email or phone at 916-725-0185.

Middle School Girls Volleyball League

August 27th - November 1st

Register online at https://www.sunriseparks.com or call 916-725-8843

Fee- $165, includes jersey

SAVE THE DATE! The FACE Fall Families Matter Conference is Coming!

Mark your calendars and share the information with friends and family! The FACE Families Matter Conference is coming up on Saturday, October 19 at Arden Middle School! This exciting conference has it all-- an inspiring keynote speaker, a variety of informational workshops to choose from, family-fun activities, and a large community resource fair to help you learn all about the helpful resources and supports available to you and our community! And did we mention free food, free childcare, free swag, translation support, and more?! You won't want to miss it! More detailed information is coming, but in the meantime, save the date, share with our San Juan Unified community, and stay tuned to our website for registration information! www.sanjuan.edu/face

When the school bells rang for the first class of the 2024-25 school year, students from all 64 of our school sites eagerly rushed into classrooms where staff warmly welcomed them to a new year. Looking forward to the year ahead, school communities are reflecting on how they can make a positive impact this year.

From kindergarten students starting their first day of school, to students entering a new campus this year, to 12th-grade students who are entering their final school year at San Juan Unified, today marked the beginning of a new journey to make a difference.

You can view how Carmichael Elementary School, Mariemont Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School, Skycrest Elementary School, Woodside K-8, Arcade Middle School, Katherine Johnson Middle School, Will Rogers Middle School, Orangevale Open K-8 School, Bella Vista High School and Del Campo High School spent their first day of school by viewing our Facebook Photo Album.

Watch the video to see how our students and staff plan to make a positive impact during the upcoming school year!

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.