Woodland School

Arrival and dismissal reminders:

• Our dismissal change form locks at noon each day. Please use the link below to inform the main office of any changes to your child's dismissal. Our main office handles dismissal changes. Please call the main office if the form is locked. Hand written notes are easily missed. Please use the dismissal form below. We do not use DOJO for dismissal notifications. If you do not want your child on the bus please communicate with the main office. Bus is the default. Please try not to make last minute phone calls to the office with dismissal changes.

Winter Concerts are December 12th 2024. All families are welcome to attend the show.

Kindergarten will sing at 9:30 AM, first grade at 10:20 AM and second grade at 1:30 PM. Classes will resume as normal after each concert.

We ask that parents do not approach the stage while students are performing.

Please note that sunrise and sunset are managed by our district's community school. Please direct all sunrise/sunset questions to their office.

Elysia Carabello - Director of Community School

Shaneya Hackett - Manager Community School

Shari Burroughs - Administrative Assistant

Phone: (973) 292-2063

Fax: 973-387-7632

Email: community.school@msdk12.net

A parent-teacher conference is a short meeting between you and your child's teacher(s) to talk about your child's academic performance and experience at school. These meetings help you understand what your child is learning at school, their academic and social-emotional progress, and what you can do to support them. This year's parent-teacher conferences will take place on Monday, November 18th and Wednesday, November 20th. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule an appointment.

*Both dates 11/18 and 11/20 will be an early dismissal for all students. Please plan alternate pick up plans and be at the bus stop two hours earlier.*.

Please note that food is allowable for the December holiday parties and end- of- year parties only. All birthday celebrations and other holidays remain foodless. Items sent in must be from this approved list.

Food items approved for end-of-year parties are:

-Pretzels

-Veggie Straws

-Pirate's booty

-Fruit snacks

- Outshine ice pops

Additionally, any food items made by "School Safe" are allowed. Please click the link below for a list of school-safe foods.

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Please connect with your child's teacher prior to sending in food items.

Our students have recess each day. Please be sure they wear sneakers (no slides, crocs or heels). Students without proper footwear will not be allowed on the playground equipment and will play on the blacktop only. As the weather gets colder, please be sure students have their jackets and sweaters. We go out so long as the temperature is above 30 degrees.

To provide students the opportunity to interact with other peers and build friendships, our recess groups will change in January once we return from holiday break.

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NJ State Law 18A:41-1 states that every school shall have at least one fire drill and one school security drill each month. Drills are conducted in a careful manner using child friendly language. Parents are notified at the conclusion of each security drill.

Please click the link below for a Welcome Letter from our new Food Service Provider, Pomptonian Food Service, along with other useful information.

Morris School District Food Service Information Page

Dear Woodland Families,

I hope this message finds you well. As we begin the new school year, we are excited to share updates about our annual fundraising efforts. Due to changes and evolving circumstances, we have decided to forgo our traditional Walk-a-Ween fundraiser this year, a change we implemented as it was originally set up during the pandemic. However, we are thrilled to continue celebrating with our beloved Halloween Parade!

With the absence of the Walk-a-Ween fundraiser, we face a shortfall in our fundraising goal of over $10,000. To bridge this gap and continue supporting the many programs and enhancements that benefit our students, we kindly ask for your assistance.

Here’s how you can help:

• Write a Check: Please consider making a contribution by writing a check to Woodland HSA. Every dollar donated will directly support the numerous social and enrichment activities we provide throughout the year. Suggested amounts include $10, $20, $50, $100, or any amount that fits your budget.
• Venmo Donations: For convenience, you can also donate via Venmo to @Woodland-HSA.
• Company Matching: If your employer offers a company match for charitable donations, this is a great opportunity to double the impact of your contribution.
• Tax-Deductible Donations: If you need to make a taxable donation before the end of the year, consider contributing to the HSA.

The funds raised through our efforts, along with the dedication of many volunteers, allow us to enrich the educational experience at Woodland Elementary. The HSA supports a variety of activities and programs, including:

• Fall and Spring Fling Events
• Cultural Arts Programs
• Book Fairs
• Field Day
• Author Day
• Science Day
• And much more!

Additionally, we help enhance the learning environment by providing additional technology and equipment, improving playgrounds and school grounds, and coordinating volunteer efforts to support our dedicated staff and teachers.

Your support is crucial in helping us achieve our goals and continue offering these wonderful experiences for our children. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

No donation is too small!

• Direct Donation: Visit our membership toolkit and make your donation directly here
• Venmo Donations: For convenience, you can also donate via Venmo to @Woodland-HSA.

Warm regards,

Woodland Elementary HSA

Kate Lovenberg, President

Sarah O'Connor, Vice President

Kathleen Michell, Fundraising

Help Make it a Great Year for All 5,700 Morris School District Students

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! The Morris Educational Foundation is proud to Support Every Student Every Day. While the Morris School District provides the essential tools for quality classroom learning, the MEF supports the extras that elevate learning. From cutting-edge instructional resources to enriching curricular activities, the MEF is committed to helping students not just succeed but excel.

We invite you, our community, to kick off the 2024-25 school year with a gift to launch our students’ education above and beyond the standard curriculum. $1 a day for 180 days adds up to a year of exceptional learning for one student.

Please help us make it the best year yet for each of the 5,700 students in the Morris School District! Let's Support Every Student Every Day and empower them to achieve their fullest potential.

Donate today by clicking here. Together, we can make a difference!

To learn more about what the MEF does, click here to watch a brief video.

Ayude a que sea un gran año para los 5,700 estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Morris

¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2024-25! La Morris Educational Foundation se enorgullece de apoyar a todos los estudiantes todos los días. Si bien el Distrito Escolar de Morris proporciona las herramientas esenciales para un aprendizaje de calidad en la clase, el MEF apoya las herramientas adicionales que elevan el aprendizaje. Desde recursos educativos de vanguardia hasta actividades curriculares enriquecedoras, el MEF se compromete a ayudar a los estudiantes no sólo a tener éxito sino también a sobresalir.

Los invitamos a ustedes, nuestra comunidad, a iniciar el año escolar 2024-25 con un obsequio para lanzar la educación de nuestros estudiantes más allá del plan de estudios estándar. 1 dólar al día durante 180 días equivale a un año de aprendizaje excepcional para un estudiante.

¡Ayúdenos a que sea el mejor año hasta ahora para cada uno de los 5,700 estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Morris! Apoyemos a cada estudiante todos los días y empoderémoslos para que alcancen su máximo potencial.

Done hoy haciendo clic aquí. ¡Juntos podemos marcar la diferencia!

Para conocer más sobre el MEF, haga clic aquí para ver un breve video.

Carla.figueroa@msdk12.net Secretary

Taty.trinidad@msdk12.net Clerk

Rachel.hall@msdk12.net Nurse

Megan.stonebrink@msdk12.net Counselor

November 18th and 20th- Early dismissal- Parent teacher conferences

November 27th- School Spirit Day

November 27th- Early Dismissal- pick ups begin at 1:00, please be at the bus stop two-hours early.

November 28th & 29th- School Closed-Thanksgiving Break

December 12th- Winter Concerts

*9:30 AM- Kindergarten

*10:20 AM- First grade

*1:30 PM- Second grade

December 23rd- January 1st- School closed for holiday break

Email: katina.thelemaque@msdk12.net

Website: https://www.morrisschooldistrict.org/district
Location: 21 Johnston Drive, Morristown, NJ, USA
Phone: 973 292 2230