What's Up at Wood

Monday - 1/27/25 - Kindness Challenge Week (see flyer below)

• Flag Assembly
• Early dismissal for grades 1-5 due to parent teacher conferences

Tuesday - 1/28/25

• PE
• Spanish Class afterschool (see flyer below)
• Early dismissal for grades 1-5 due to parent teacher conferences

Wednesday -1/29/25

• Track practice 8-8:45am
• Music
• Early dismissal for grades 1-5 due to parent teacher conferences
• Chess Club afterschool (see flyer below)

Thursday - 1/30/25

• Early dismissal for grades 1-5 due to parent teacher conferences
• Bricks4Kidz Afterschool (see flyer below)

• 4th and 5th grade math acceleration information night @ Wood Cafe:

  • 5:30 for Wood Elementary presentation
  • 6:00 for JH Hull presentation

Friday - 1/31/25

• Spirit Day: Disney Day

Can you believe we’re already halfway through the school year? Time has flown by, and we have so much to celebrate and look forward to as we continue on this incredible journey together!

Next week, we’ll be celebrating Kindness Week, where we’ll focus on spreading kindness and positivity throughout our school community. Students will participate in activities that encourage them to be thoughtful, inclusive, and caring toward others. It’s a wonderful opportunity to remind everyone how small acts of kindness can make a big difference!

100th Day of School – February 5th
We are excited to celebrate the 100th day of school on February 5th! This milestone marks a fun opportunity for our students to reflect on all they've learned and accomplished so far. The students will engage in special activities and projects that highlight the significance of this day.

Looking Ahead
We are so proud of how far our students have come, but there is still so much more to accomplish in the second half of the year. Let’s keep up the great work, stay focused, and continue to make every day count!

Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to a wonderful second half of the school year!

Kindness Week Challenge

For 4th graders that are interested in accelerating in math next year

For our outgoing 5th graders

01/21-30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Dismissal at 2:12pm

01/30 - PTA Fundraiser: Hoff's Hut 7am-9pm (see flyer below)

02/05 - 5th Grade Panoramic Pictures

02/06 - Friendship Grams order forms due by 3:15pm

02/06 - Wood Talent Show @ Torrance High School auditorium 6pm

02/07 - NO SCHOOL - Student Free Day/Staff Development Day

02/10 - NO SCHOOL - Lincoln Day

02/11 - Friendship Dance order form due by end of school day

02/13 - GATE 3:15-4:45

02/13 - PTA Board Meeting 6pm

02/14 - Friendship Dance

02/17 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

Wood Talent Show February 6, 2025

Wood's Got Talent is back! February 6th, 6pm @ Torrance High School's auditorium!

💖 Friendship Gram order forms also available in the school office 💖

We love to celebrate your children's hard work, good behavior and birthdays 🎉 However, to stay in line with TUSD's wellness policy, we ask our families to refrain from sending food items for classroom celebrations and, although not necessary, celebrate with non-food items instead. While cupcakes, cakes, donuts, and other treats are yummy, some of our kiddos have food allergies and some families may not want their child to eat those types of treats. Also, be sure to contact the teacher in advance if any non-food items will be brought to school. We appreciate your understanding.

8:30 AM Campus opens/Breakfast begins for all grades

8:50 AM SCHOOL STARTS – Grades 4th - 5th

8:59 AM SCHOOL STARTS – Grades TK - 3rd

10:15-10:30 AM RECESS – Grade TK and K

10:30-10:45 AM RECESS - Grades 1st – 5th

11:45-12:30 PM LUNCH – TK - 2nd

12:15-1:00 PM LUNCH – 3rd - 5th

1:59 PM DISMISSAL – TK & K

2:00–2:10 PM RECESS – Grades 1st – 5th

3:12 PM DISMISSAL – Grades 1st – 5th

2:27 PM PLC EARLY OUT WEDNESDAYS for grades 1st-5th

We’ve made it easier to report absences and have the following options available:

Email: woodattendance@tusd.org

Online form: Wood Elementary Absence Notification

Call: 310-533-4484

~ If your child's absence is not reported, it will be marked as unexcused.

~ If your child will be absent three or more days, please notify the teacher and the Attendance Office (310-533-4484) so that classwork can be prepared by the teacher for your child before the absences begin.

~ If you need to pick up your child early for an appointment, please notify your child's teacher via email and cc woodattendance@tusd.org.

For more information, go to https://www.tusd.org/schools/wood/families/attendance.

If your child will be absent for three or more days, your child is eligible for an Independent Study Contract, which keeps your student up to date on class work.

Please advise your child's teacher in advance as soon as possible when you know your child will be absent for three or more days. You may email, call, or send a message to the teacher and the attendance office (woodattendance@tusd.org) so they have time to put together a lesson plan for your student. It is your responsibility to report the absence, obtain the study contract and any materials online or in person before the absence. Upon your student’s return to school, be sure the completed assignments are provided to the teacher in order for your student to receive credit. If you have any questions about the assignments, be sure to contact the teacher.

Friendly reminder to please write your child's name on their jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes. Please remind your students to check for any lost items at our lost and found area next to our school library. Parents, you are welcome to check the lost and found during drop offs and/or pick up time. Thank you!

Students were administered the i-Ready assessment in both Reading and Math at the beginning of this school year. This diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that identifies students’ strengths and opportunities for growth, which is important information for teachers as they work with students throughout the school year. Please click below for a more detailed description of how to access your child’s i-Ready report (through their i-Ready login on Clever) and what the information in the report means.

Please reach out if you have any questions or need support in any way.

• Family Communication/English

• Family Communication/Spanish

• Family Communication/Japanese

• Family Communication/Mandarin

• Family Communication/Vietnamese

Did you know that there’s a TUSD Parent Tech Support website?

We are excited to have ELOP on campus again this year. Please make sure to complete the Educational Benefit Form in order to determine eligibility. Additionally, you must apply (or reapply) on PowerSchool for ELOP every year. If interested in ELOP and your family meets eligibility, please checkout the website.

For ELOP inquiries, please contact the office assistant, Jill Villalpando.

Email: elop.wood@tusd.org

Phone: (626)757-5362 (hours are 1:45-6:00pm M-F)

Website: https://www.tusd.org/schools/wood
Address: 2250 W 235th St. Torrance, CA 90501
Attendance Office: woodattendance@tusd.org

Office Phone #: 310-533-4484