Cougar Community News

Dear Students and Families,

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome back to all of you for the new academic year at Woodside TK-8. We hope the past few months have provided you with time to rest, relax, and enjoy special moments with family and friends.

As we begin this exciting journey together, we want to remind you Woodside's focus on innovation that will enhance our offerings and experiences for students. This new school year brings fresh perspectives, challenges, and opportunities for each of our learners. Our staff has been preparing for another year of engaging lessons, innovative programs, and supportive environments where every student has an opportunity to flourish.

To our new families joining Woodside TK-8, we wholeheartedly welcome you into our community. You are now part of our school where academics and character development go hand-in-hand. We value and embrace the diverse backgrounds and experiences that make our school special.

For returning families, thank you for partnering with us. Together, we can nurture an atmosphere where every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

As we move into the school year, we encourage all parents to stay engaged. Your support plays an invaluable role in shaping our school environment. We invite you to participate in school events, join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and stay informed of campus happenings by reading this weekly newsletter.

We look forward to kicking it off this year in a fun, social setting during at our Cougar Cookout on Wednesday, August 14th at 4:30pm. Come by the quad to meet other families and staff members, enjoy free food, and add to the excitement of the new school year. Middle School families stick around after the Cougar Cookout for Middle School Back to School Night on 8/14 at 5:45-6:30pm. Kindergarten-5th Grade will have Back to School Night on August 29th. The FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL is Thursday, August 15th, beginning at 8:00am. Because it is a Thursday, Dismissal the first day is 1:15pm. Dismissal on Friday, Aug. 16th will be 2:30pm for 1st-8th grade. TK and Kinder will be dismissed at noon on both days. See below for details on calendar and scheduling.

Together with staff, students, and families, we are eagerly anticipating another year filled with learning, growth, and achievements. Let's make this year the best one yet!

Warm regards,

Beth Wahl & Deb Johnston

Principal & Vice Principal, Woodside TK-8

AUGUST

• Tues. 8/6 - National Night Out 6:00-8:00pm at C-Bar-C Park
• Mon. 8/12 - TK Orientation 5:00pm in Room D6 (adults only)
• Wed. 8/14 - TK Meet the Teacher 4:00pm in Room D6 (students and families)
• Wed. 8/14 - Cougar Cookout 4:30-5:30 pm in the Quad (students and families)
• Wed. 8/14 - Middle School Back to School Night in Classrooms, 5:45 - 6:30pm
• 6th Grade: Lindsay Wohlford - Room D3 & Susanne Slayton - Room D4
• 7th Grade: Kelly Lyndaker - Room C4 & Sarah Pfarr - Room C5
• 8th Grade: Nancy Brown-Pelley - Room C2 & Kyle Vogt - Room C3
• Thurs. 8/15 - First Day of School!
• 7:30am Cafeteria open for breakfast
• 7:50am Campus Opens
• 8:00am School Begins
• 12:00pm TK and Kindergarten Dismissal
• 1:15pm 1st - 8th Grade Dismissal
• 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

All students are welcome to breakfast each morning. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00am in the Cafeteria/Multipurpose Room. When coming for breakfast, students will enter the Multipurpose Room from the Villa Oak Drive door (not through the Office or Quad area).

Campus opens at 7:50am. TK and Kindergarten students will go straight into their classrooms at 7:50. Elementary and Middle School students are welcome to socialize in the Quad area and begin lining up by classrooms.

School begins at 8:00am. Students will be greeted by their teachers outside their classrooms.

Daily Schedules by Grade Level:

TK and Kindergarten Schedule (M-F)

8:00 - 9:30 am Class

9:30 - 9:50 am Recess TK

9:50 - 10:10 am Recess K

10:00 - 12:00 pm Class

12:00 pm Dismissal

1st and 2nd Thursday Schedule - FIRST DAY!

8:00 - 10:25 am Class

10:25 - 10:40 am Recess

10:40 - 11:25 am Class

11:25 - 11:55 am Lunch

11:55 am - 1:15 pm Class

1:15 pm Dismissal

1st and 2nd Grade Schedule (MTWF)

8:00 - 10:25 am Class

10:25 - 10:40 am Recess

10:40 - 11:40 am Class

11:40 - 12:20 pm Lunch

12:20 - 1:20 pm Class

1:20 - 1:30 pm Recess

1:30 - 2:30 pm Class

2:30 pm Dismissal

3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Thursday Schedule - FIRST DAY!

8:00 - 9:25 am Class

9:25 - 9:40 am Recess

9:40 - 12:10 pm Class

12:10 - 12:50 pm Lunch

12:50 - 1:15 pm Class

1:15 pm Dismissal

3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Schedule (MTWF)

8:00 - 9:25 am Class

9:25 - 9:40 am Recess

9:40 - 12:25 pm Class

12:25 - 1:05 pm Lunch

1:05 - 2:30 pm Class

2:30 pm Dismissal

Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Thursday Schedule - FIRST DAY!

8:00 - 8:55 am Period 1

8:58 - 9:49 am Period 2

9:49 - 9:59 am Snack

9:59 - 10:50 am Period 3

10:53 - 11:44 am Period 4

11:44 - 12:24 pm Lunch

12:24 - 1:15 pm Period 5

1:15 pm Dismissal

Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Schedule (MTWF)

8:00 - 8:58 am Period 1

9:01 - 9:55 am Period 2

9:55 - 10:05 am Snack

10:05 - 10:59 am Period 3

11:02 - 11:56 am Period 4

11:56 - 12:36 pm Lunch

12:39 - 1:33 pm Period 5

1:36 - 2:30 pm Period 6

2:30 pm Dismissal

Please join Woodside Administration and other staff and community members at National Night Out sponsored by CHASEN 7-8-9! Enjoy food, activities, and a chance to speak with your neighborhood leaders! This is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.

In alignment with San Juan Unified’s Strategic Plan and to support our 8-Point Commitment to Educational Justice this dress code applies to all schools.

Dress Code Core Values:

Students have the right to:

• Be treated fairly without discrimination (BP 5132)

• Dress comfortably for an active school day

• Feel good about their bodies and choose clothing that will not be judged or regulated

Key Principles:

The primary responsibility for a student's attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). In addition, the school is responsible for supporting the health and safety of all students.

1. Students MUST wear the following:
   • A non-see through shirt with straps that cover the front, back, and sides including the rib cage
   • A non-see through bottom like a skirt, jeans, pants, leggings, dress, or shorts that cover the buttocks while sitting and standing
   • Shoes (elementary students must wear shoes with a heel strap)
2. Students MAY wear, as long as these items do not violate Section 1 above:
   • Hats, sweatshirt hoods, durags, beanies, wave caps, and religious headwear may be worn, but the face must remain visible to staff
   • Fitted pants, including leggings and yoga pants
   • Ripped jeans (as long as underwear and buttocks are not showing)
   • Tank tops, including spaghetti straps, halter tops, and, midriff-baring shirts
   • Athletic attire
   • Sweatpants/Pajama bottoms
   • Visible waistbands or visible straps on undergarments
   • Sun-protective clothing like hats for outdoor use during school
   • Clothing with brand logos, sports team logos, or images is allowed as long as it doesn’t violate section 3 below
3. Students CANNOT wear clothing, jewelry, or personal items that:
   • Depict items with violent images or language
   • Display items with images or language about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vaping, or illegal activities
   • Display profanity, pornography, or promote illegal or violent conduct
   • Promote hate groups or target specific groups based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual identity
   • Display or promote hate speech:
     • Hate speech is any form of expression where people try to insult, humiliate, or encourage hatred against a group of people based on their race, religion, skin color, sexual identity, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or national origin )
   • Are swimsuits, except when worn for PE or sports
   • Could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon
   • Cover the face (unless for religious, cultural, or medical reasons)
   • Show gang affiliation

Special Events: All special events guidelines (such as dances, sporting events, senior events, graduations, spirit days, field trips, etc) will be updated to match this dress code.

Please check out Riley below, for a visual representation of our San Juan Unified Dress Code

SJUSD Parent Portal provides parents and families with easy and timely access to student information. You can access the SJUSD Parent Portal in one of three ways:

1. If you have a valid email address on file and are listed as the mother, father, or guardian for your student(s) without any directory restriction, click on the "Need Your Login Information?" link and an email will be automatically sent to you with your PIN and Password.

2. If you are listed as the mother, father, or guardian for your student(s) and do not have any directory restriction, but are not able to access email, please visit your school site or the Technology Services SIS HelpDesk, which is located at 5133 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608 for assistance.

3. You may also request the information be sent to you by sending an email to helpdesksis@sanjuan.edu. Please indicate your name, school that your student(s) attend, and their name(s). This request will be passed along to your school and they will follow up with you.

In order to protect student confidential information in accordance with Federal and State regulations, parents must provide student name, birth date, and school of enrollment, and present a valid ID in person.

For instructions on how to complete the Annual Information update click any of the following:

• English
• Spanish
• Arabic
• Farsi-Dari
• Ukrainian
• Russian

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.