Woodland Elementary Newsletter

As I wrap up my first school year at Woodland Elementary School, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your support and partnership. This newsletter provides important information as we look ahead to the next school year.

• Thank You Notes:
• A big thank you to all our parent volunteers who helped make our events successful.
• Thank you guardians for your open communication in supporting your learners.
• Volunteer Highlights:
• Special thanks to all the volunteers for their dedication and hard work working with students on reading, supporting teachers, conference help, recess supervision and more. We love to have families in the building.
• Support Staff:
• WES would not be what it is without the amazing support staff that work tirelessly everyday to help ALL of our learners. Thank you for being a part of this excellent school.

Summer Learning is IMPORTANT! This summer continues to give opportunities to practice what students have learned in the classroom.

Examples are:

1) Introducing a summer reading program and/or visiting the Douglas County Library regularly

2) Math skills in the grocery store or cooking

3) Riding a bike, walking, and playing catch

4) Learning about nature through garden activities

5) Doing a DIY project

6) Writing letters and addressing envelopes to family members and mailing them

We are so proud of our 5th graders and they will do amazing things at DMS. We are excited to welcome our new group of learners in the fall!

Enjoy the time together and thank you!

Stephanie Ruegemer

1410 South McKay Ave., Suite #101

Alexandria, MN 56308

20.762.3300, Ext. 4130

sruegemer@alexschools.org

Once the backpacks have been cleaned out - did you locate any books that belong at the school? Feel free to drop them off when you are running errands.

Monday-Thursday 7:00-2:00
Friday 7:00-11:00

Hours subject to change. Call office with questions: 320-762-3300

Summer break is approaching quickly and all negative balances must be settled before the end of the school year. If you are uncertain if you have a balance - please contact FNS: 320-762-3315

This tutoring program is designed to provide academic support and interventions to students (K-12) who are below grade level.

Tutor supports student growth via hands-on projects, games, etc to help the student learn in different ways than in the classroom. Tutors, who are licensed K-12 teachers, will work directly with parents on a schedule that works best for your family. All tutoring will take place in APS Facilities.

This program is FREE for those who qualify based upon assessment data.

$50/hour for those who do not qualify OR are NOT enrolled in Alexandria Public Schools.

If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Community Education at 762-3310.

• 18 & under Free Lunches June 4 - Aug. 16
• Jump Start into Kindergarten June 10-12 8:00-11:30
• Fall Jumpstart into Kindergarten Aug. 13-15 8:00-11:30
• Kindergarten Pre-Conferences Aug. 19, 2:00-7:00 or Aug. 21, 7:30-12:00
• Back to School - Tuesday, Sept. 3rd.