Attendance Matters:
Just a reminder that students are considered tardy if they are not in their classrooms by the 8:15 AM school bell. Classrooms start with instruction shortly after that tardy bell. Reading intervention with our reading specilaists. Mrs. Bowes and Mrs. Bennett, often begins right at 8:15 AM. These are critical learning opportunities for our students. Please plan accordingly so our student are on time for school each day. In addiion, if a student comes to school after 9:15 AM it is considered a half day absence. If a student leaves before 2:00 PM it is considered a half day absence. Thank you in scheduling appointments outside of school hours, if possible.
Upcoming Dates: Mark your Calendars!
April 3rd Family Circles
April 4th Kindergarten Round-up
April 7th District Battle of the Books Competition
April 9th 2nd grade field trip
April 15th Kindergarten and First grade music performance at 6:00 and 7:00 PM
April 18th Teacher Inservice Meeting no school for students
April 22nd 4th grade Growing Up talk
April 23rd 5th grade Growing Up talk
April 25th Mid quarter reports sent home
May 2nd Family Circles
May 5th 5th grade visits the middle school
May 6th PTO at 6:30 PM
Drop-off and Pick-Up Procedures
Here are few reminders to help traffic flow smoothly and keep our students and families safe!
- All drivers need to follow the rules and pull forward. Pulling forward is the key! If you are first car in the lane pull up to the flag pole.
- Always use the crosswalk at the main entrance to cross traffic in the pick up lane. Student should ONLY cross at that location without an adult.
- Drivers parking along Purple Martin Parkway will need to walk down the hill to pick up student or students.
- If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle him/herself, please practice at home. This is a skill he/she needs to be able to do independently if you plan to use the pick-up/drop off lane.
- Students should enter and exit vehicles curbside only.
- Please do NOT get out of your vehicle if you are in the pick-up/drop off lane.
- The front lane of the building is wide enough for two cars. If you pick up your student and you are able to pull outside of the curbside lane you may pull around and exit the lane by staying to your left. If you curbside you will need to exit by staying to the right and looping around the west end of the building.
- Please be patient and be a positive role model for our children. These procedures are in place to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Drive slowly.
- Stay off cell phones.
- If you have a nanny, grandparents, friend etc...that will be picking up your student or students please share these procedures.
Pets at drop-off and pick-up
I love four legged furry friends! Please leave these friends at home during pick and drop off. We appreciate you being cognizant of those with allergies or fears. Because they are so cute they are also a distraction to our students during a time that we need to be extra careful for the safety of all our students. Thank you for understanding.
Visitor Guidelines
At Woodbrook, the school doors will remain locked during the school day and all visitors will gain access using the security camera/access panel outside the school's main entrance. Over the summer all Elkhorn schools added an additional layer of security. Once visitors have entered the front vestibule a second check in will be required before being able to enter the main office. Office staff will grant access after you do the following the steps.
1.)Push the button and wait for an identification request.
2.)Give your name and purpose for entering the school.
3.) Access to the front vestibule will be granted.
3.) To enter the school, a second access point is located in the vestibule.
4.)Sign in on the visitor sheet and take a visitor badge.
5.)When leaving the building, return to the office and sign out and return your visitor badge to office personnel.
If you need to drop something off that your child forgot at home, there is a table in the vestibule to leave items. We are happy to take items your child. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to minimize classroom disruptions.
Photos and Videos During School Hours:
- If you are taking photos or videos duirng school hours (including class trips and events), please note these are allowed for personal use only. Videos and images should not be shared in any form without appropriate consent from the student's parents/guardian. Obtaining consent is the sole responsibility of the person taking the photos and video.
- Elkhorn Public Schools is not responsible for obtaining consent for controlling how such images are shared.
- Please be respectful of all students and families in our school community by not taking or sharing photos or videos of students other than your own.
Celebrating Birthdays At Woodbrook!
Birthdays are important milestones in each child's life. At Woodbrook Elementary, we look forward to sharing in the students' excitement over their own special day. Each morning birthdays will be read over the announcements and students will be invited to come to select a book from the office to keep, compliments of PTO. Summer birthdays will be announced on the students 1/2 birthday to ensure each student enjoys this special recognition during the school year,
If you would like to send a special treat or token for your child to pass out to classmates, please send non-edible tokens or treats (most preferred). If you send an edible treat please send store bought and indvidually packaged treats to be sent home with students at the end of the school day. Please do NOT send donuts or cupcakes or other edible treats that are not individually wrapped. This decision has been made with considerable thought to healthy eating habits, good allergies and convenience for teachers and parents. I appreciate your support as we create a healthy and safe environment for all students.
Breakfast and Lunch Information/Menus
Parents are welcome to come to have lunch with their children during lunchtime, If you would like one of our school lunches, please call the office by 10:00 am of that same day to order a lunch. Thank you for your cooperation. The breakfast and lunch prices for 24-25 are below.
Breakfast:
Elem: $1.80
Middle: $2.00
High: $2.15
Lunch
Elem: $3.00
Middle: $3.65
High: $3.85
Milk: $0.55
The October breakfast and lunch menu can be found below.
Early Intervention
Early Intervention Services Reminder
Elkhorn Public School Families - if you have any concerns regarding your young child’s development, don’t hesitate to reach out to the EPS Early Intervention team. Our dedicated professionals are here to support you and your child’s needs. Visit Elkhorn Public Schools Early Intervention for more information.
Communication:
School to Home Communication Reminder
Inclement weather announcements are communicated via phone call, email, and text message. If you did not receive a text message, please text “Yes” to 67587 to opt-in and receive text messages from EPS. If you did not receive a phone call or email, please contact your building.
Summer Events:
Summer Athletics and Activities Camps
Annually, EPS coaches and activity sponsors host opportunities for athletic and activity skills development through summer camps and clinics. The list of 2025 opportunities is currently available online at https://www.elkhornweb.org/blog/summer-athletics-and-activities-camps-3/.
*Please note this list is only inclusive of camps and clinics hosted by EPS coaches and sponsors as related to their duties within the school district and does not include opportunities offered by outside organizations.
Our Mission
Woodbrook Elementary
Our mission is to develop a strong family bond by fostering positive, meaningful relationships with each other. We will use our strong relationships to establish a safe learning environment with high expectations where the staff, students and parents work together to create a respectful and responsible community. We will ignite a passion for continuous improvement with a growth mindset to be confident learners today, tomorrow and into the future.
