Woodbury Weekly Update for Families

Welcome to our weekly update! We are thrilled to keep you informed about the happenings at our school, celebrations & achievements and upcoming events, ensuring you're an active part of your students educational journey. In each update, you'll find some quick highlights of the past week and a preview of what's to come. Our hope is to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration between the school and our cherished families. Most weeks will be brief, but at times there is important information or updates that help support us in your involvement in our little school. Thank you for taking the time to read it!

Parking Reminders:

To ensure a smooth and safe pickup and drop-off experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you follow these guidelines:

• Please use the lane on 2nd Street for both drop-off and pick-up, and pull up as far as possible to help keep the flow moving.
• If you need to park, please use an adjacent street and walk to the playground to drop off or pick up your child.
• For a quicker process, allow your child to exit the vehicle independently when possible.
• To avoid congestion, please refrain from dropping off or picking up at the Lafayette gate, as well as blocking staff parking spaces.
• For safety reasons, please do not let your child out of the car directly onto the street.
• Kindly avoid driving down 3rd Street when orange cones are in place and especially when busses are present.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep everyone safe!

ELECTRONIC DEVICES: A friendly reminder regarding our policy for phones & smart devices as we see a decrease in students with phones & watches.

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices:

The possession and use of cell phones and other electronic devices are subject to the following rules:

• They must be kept out of sight and in an inconspicuous location, such as a backpack, purse, or locker.
• They must be turned off during the regular school day unless the supervising teacher grants permission for them to be used or if needed during an emergency.
• They must not be used in any manner that will cause disruption to the educational environment.

Dress for the weather: As we head into colder weather, we want to remind you to dress your student appropriately for the conditions. In addition to any before-school time, students also have a 30-minute recess after lunch, and they will be outside unless the "feels like" temperature is below 10 degrees. Please ensure that your child is wearing warm clothing, including jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves, to stay comfortable and safe during outdoor activities. Layers are always a great choice to help regulate their body temperature throughout the day. Thank you for your support in keeping our students warm and ready for both learning and play!

Personal Items: Please do not send personal items to school with your student. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Unfortunately, these items can often become a distraction to the learning environment.

Absences: Please be sure to call our office when your student will be absent. Student absences need to be called in by 8:15 am (815-786-6316) on the day of the absence for the safety of your student. There is a voicemail to leave a message, so you can call at any time to let us know if your student will not be present. If your child is not at school and we have not been contacted we will send out reminder messages. If contact cannot be made, please note that the absence will be considered UNEXCUSED.

SNOW MUCH FUN! We got to enjoy the snow before the frigid temperatures his this week!

We Need Substitute Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessionals! Do you want to make your own schedule? Do you have at least 60 credit hours or an Associate's Degree?

You can be a Substitute Teacher and would be making a significant impact on our school with your support!

As a Substitute Teacher, you would make $120 daily or $140 after a total of 10 days in the district.

Here is the link to the DeKalb ROE for a Substitute Teacher packet.

You can easily become a substitute Paraprofessional as well with just a High School diploma and earn $14 an hour. Here is the link for the DeKalb Paraprofessional licensure.

Attention Preschool Families! This series is designed to empower families with practical strategies to support young children's development and set them on a path for lifelong learning. Join us to connect with other parents, gain insights into early childhood milestones, and explore ways to create a nurturing learning environment at home.

Our Parent Pathways sessions are designed to provide a supportive and interactive hour for families. Each session begins with 25-minutes led by our parent educator, where parents can learn valuable insights and strategies, while preschool students are supervised and engaged in play in classrooms. Following the parent session, families will enjoy a 25-minute activity to practice new ideas together.

These are the dates of our Parent Pathways events from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

January 21st

February 18th

March 18th

April 15th

May 20th

We kindly ask that non-preschool children have pre-arranged supervision at home, though infants may stay with parents if necessary. Please note that no diapering services will be available during play supervision.

Each month we will send a Google Form to inform you of the upcoming event's topic and ask for your RSVP.

The following core values are embedded in our Woodbury Way recognition and are goals for our students and staff. These are great skills to discuss with your students as we will be emphasizing them throughout each month.

September: OVERVIEW