Woodland Watch

Hello Woodland Families,

Today marks the end of the first semester, and we are gearing up for report cards to be going home soon. Your student will be bringing their report cards home on Friday, January 24th.

The third quarter of the school year brings us into a season of testing. Over the next few months, we will have NWEA, WIDA, and MSTEP testing. To help your child prepare, make sure that they have good attendance at school, read together at night, and play learning or board games together. If you would like more ideas on how to help your student be prepared for these standardized tests, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.

We also have many fun community events coming up in the second half of the year. Please don't forget to mark your calendars for our Sweetheart Dance (February 8th), Bingo for Books (March 6th), the Art Show (May 1st), and Boys Bonanza (May 16th).

Lastly, I need to share a few parking lot reminders with you to ensure that we have a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal for all of our Wildcats! First of all, please don't forget that we do not allow cars to travel in the bus lane. All cars must enter and exit through the light. Secondly, if your child is able to unbuckle and get out of the car independently, I ask you to please drop your student off in the pick-up line. This creates a safe and streamlined arrival and dismissal for our students. Lastly, when in the pick-up line, please make sure to be alert (keep phone use to a minimum) and make sure to pull all the way up in the pick-up/drop-off line to ensure that we can get as many cars in one row as possible.

Have a nice long weekend,

Mrs. Katalin Rosinski

Principal

January

• 20th - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• 21st - Avondale Community AI Discussion; 6:30-7:15pm on Zoom - LINK
• 22nd - Woodland Talent Show @ 6pm

February

• 6th - AMS Route 56 5th Grade Student Activity Night
• 8th - Sweetheart Dance @ 6-8pm
• 12th - Student Spring Count Day
• 13th - Valentine's Day Parties
• 14th-17th - NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break

We know that keeping track of all the dates and events can be overwhelming, so we have decided to try and consolidate all that information to make it a little easier! We have created a Google Calendar where we will put all of our events and activities that take place. You can add the Google Calendar app to your phone to easily check and see what is going on each day. You can also integrate the calendar into your currently used phone calendar. We hope that this calendar will create a seamless way to keep track of all the things going on here at Woodland.

You can see the Woodland Google calendar here.

You can find instructions on how to subscribe to this calendar here.

You can find other helpful tips and tricks on using Google Calendar here.

The calendar will be updated daily with events, activities, things to remember, and due dates. This information will also be shared through our normal communication methods of email, text messages, and Facebook posts. We hope this calendar will be an additional tool to stay updated on events taking place here at Woodland.

If you are not receiving text messages from Woodland Elementary or Avondale School District and would like to in the future, text the word "YES" to 67587.

Woodland has started a new incentive program called "The Golden Paw" awards. Students who demonstrate our ROARS expectations and go above and beyond may receive a Golden Paw certificate from our Woodland staff. The student brings it down to the Main Office, where they put it in the Golden Paw box in front of Mrs. Rosinski's office. On Friday mornings, a few names are drawn from the box and those students get to pick a prize from our Golden Paw treat cart in the Main Office.

This week's winners are as follows:

Evie G - Being an extraordinary student

Mahesh A - Contributing to class discussion

Miranda C - Being a good listener

Nicole N - Holding the recess door open

Ophelia H - Being extra helpful to the Main Office

Willow H - Helping a friend clean up a spill

Jisa U - Always being an active listener & taking ownership of her learning

Laira N - Being patient & inclusive with friends

Lily W - Helping stack chairs

Emma I - Listening carefully to directions

Ayva C - Always putting her best effort in her work

Louis N - Helping a friend when he didn't feel well

Laira N - Displaying patience

Ishwari A - Cheering up a friend

Griffin D - Being a classroom leader

Hazel M - Being inclusive with friends at recess

Arianna N - Being a classroom leader (not pictured)

Carly W - Getting 100% on reading comprehension

Hendrix L - Helping a peer find his MyView book

Riley K - Helping the class organize classroom materials

Nevaeh B - Being a classroom leader

Evelyn B - Helping a friend & being inclusive

Zac T - Being a good classmate

Owen H - Cheering up a friend

Robert N - Helping a friend

Angelo N - Being a classroom helper

Evie L - Being a good listener

Milah R - Working hard during phonics (not pictured)

Order Your Yearbook Now!

Log in to ybpay.lifetouch.com to order your 2024-2025 Woodland yearbook! Order now so you don't forget - we will not be ordering extra yearbooks in the Spring!

Yearbook ID Code: 5933225

Order Deadline: April 14, 2025

Please remember that Woodland is a Peanut-Free and Tree-Nut Free school. Do not send any snacks or lunch items that "may contain nuts" or "manufactured on the same equipment or in a facility that contains nut products". We have some students and staff in our building that have very severe allergies to any kind of nuts, both peanuts and tree nuts. Thank you for your cooperation in this very serious matter to keep our everyone safe.

Woodland's Lost and Found is OVERFLOWING! It is located by the gym and cafeteria. If your child is missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox, etc., please remind your child to look in the Lost and Found. Parents, please plan on checking out the lost and found if you are in the school because all unclaimed items will be donated before our Mid-Winter Break in February.

This week, our school community focused on the trait of Prudence. This means you plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices. Prudence is the ability to do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason. It's a future-oriented way of thinking that helps a person set goals, make plans, and have the discipline to accomplish them. It is cognitive - more a strength of the head than of the heart.

Why Does It Matter?

Prudence supports effective individual self-management. Whether aspiring for an athletic record, academic grade, or purchasing a car, foresight and planning are necessary. However, long-term goals, even with a plan, can only be obtained by overcoming those impulses and desires that steer you away from your goals. Prudence provides the wisdom to know which character strength to leverage, at which time, to achieve your desired end state.

To practice and encourage the character strength of prudence with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.

After Winter Break, we will focus on Perseverance.

January

January 18: Kristiana M.

January 19: Ms. Annie

January 20: Derek (DJ) B.

January 21: Aadith S.

January 22: Ahira P., Theo Z.

January 24: Perran C., Hannah S.

January 25: Hayleigh M., Connor A.

January 26: Ms. Shipley

January 27: Amelia H.

January 29: Juliana R.

January 31: Ben Z., David F., Alyene F.

School breakfast and lunch is FREE again this year. There will be NO printed paper menus this year. We ask that you please download the Nutrislice app on your cell phone or you may click on the Nutrislice link below:

Woodland Nutrislice Menu

You will also be able to find the breakfast and lunch menus for all schools on the Avondale website.

Hot Lunch Menu - January

Monday 1/20 - NO SCHOOL - MLK, Jr. Day - No Lunch Service

Tuesday 1/21 - A) Orange Chicken B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Wednesday 1/22 - A) Cheese Pizza B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Thursday 1/23 - A) Egg & Cheese Biscuit B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Friday 1/24 - A) Cheesy Baked Pizza B) Toasty Cheese Sandwich C) Sunbutter & Jelly

Avondale Food Services would like to remind you of the importance of sharing any allergies that your student may have with our Food Service Department. If your student has any food allergies, please fill out the form here and email it to megan.haase@avondaleschools.org.

Do you have a Kroger Plus card? If so, you can link your cad to our school and Kroger will donate a percentage to Woodland! You still get all the great savings and all the fuel points! Link your card online at www.kroger/communityrewards by entering our account number: SQ402 or searching for Woodland PTO.

Students, it's time to get creative! Avondale School District is inviting all students to design a poster that represents our district's Portrait of a Graduate!

Avondale's Portrait of a Graduate is a framework for the skills, knowledge, and character traits our district aims for its students to develop by the time they graduate. This includes Conscientious Citizen, Creative Problem Solver, Effective Communicator, Innovative Thinker, and Self-Actualized Risk Taker. Our schools use this model to align teaching, programs, and culture around these core competencies, ensuring that every student graduates equipped for lifelong success.

Winners from elementary, middle, and high school will have their designs professionally styled, printed, and displayed throughout the district! Submit your poster to the school front office by January 31, 2025. Avondale staff and families will then vote for their favorites!

Learn more about Avondale's Portrait of a Graduate at www.avondaleschools.org/academics.

Avondale School District is excited to announce that the application window for the 2025-26 school year at Avondale GATE Magnet School will open on January 6, 2025.

The GATE program is open to students in grades 2-8, including both in-district residents and out-of-district students who wish to apply through our Schools of Choice program. All applications for GATE Magnet School are completed online and must be completed during the specific application window announced each year. The application can be found on GATE's website at www.avondaleschools.org/gate/apply.

For more information, please visit www.avondaleschools.org/gate-magnet-school or reach out at gate.applicants@avondaleschools.org.

Avondale School District is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-26 school year at Avondale’s Early Learning Centers (ELC) is now open! Below is important information about our programs and the enrollment process.

Summer Camp Enrollment
We are now accepting applications for Summer Camp for children ages 2.9 years old to 5 years old who have not yet completed a year of TK/K. To apply, click here.

3-Year-Old Preschool Enrollment
For children entering our 3-Year-Old Preschool classrooms, please complete the registration form found here. Once submitted, we will email you an enrollment packet with all required documents, including the payment policy and a link to PowerSchool.

PreK for All/GSRP Enrollment
For children entering 4-Year-Old PreK programs (PreK for All/GSRP), please begin Phase One of the enrollment process by clicking here. Please follow the steps below to complete Phase One:

1. Select "Preschool (3-5 Year Olds)"
2. Enter your email
3. Check the box "Do you have a specific preschool you would like to apply for?"
4. Select Auburn Hills
5. Select Avondale School District
6. Submit documentation for family income, child's age, and residency

Once Phase One is complete, we will contact you to schedule a Family Meeting and gather additional enrollment information during Phase Two.

ELC Open House
The district will host open houses at both Early Learning Center locations on February 5, 2025 from 6-7pm for those interested in learning more or visiting the schools. For more information, click here.

We look forward to welcoming your child to our programs and partnering with you in their educational journey. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

For more information about Avondale’s Early Learning Centers, please visit www.avondaleschools.org/schools/avondale-early-learning-center.

Avondale ELC Enrollment Flyer

Please click on the link below to view the latest Avondale Athletics Newsletter.

Avondale Athletics Newsletter

Considering the tough economic times and the rising food costs facing our area, we are attempting to help Avondale families by making sure all our children have enough food.

“Blessings in a Backpack” is a program designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day during the weekends.

Click below to sign your child(ren) up online to receive Blessings in a Backpack.

Parent Letter/Sign Up

**If you would like to contribute food or snacks to help with Blessings in a Backpack, there is an Amazon Wish List set up below to purchase from. Thank you so much for your help and please feel free to share this list with others who may wish to donate!

Please see the the Woodland Elementary website and the Avondale School District website as resources for valuable information. We also post reminders and information on our Woodland Facebook Page. Please like us to stay connected with Woodland and the community.

Grace Caton, Secretary

Dawn Montano, Secretary

Email: katalin.rosinski@avondaleschools.org
Website: avondaleschools.org
Location: 6465 Livernois Road, Troy, MI, 48098
Phone: 248-537-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandROARS/