Woodside's English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
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- What:
- English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting
- In Person at Woodside MUR
- (Typically) the last Monday of the month, 8:05 am
- To ensure that we are supporting our emerging bilingual students
- To have a voice in your child's education
- To have a direct line of communication with your school
- Learn how to better support your students, resources, & more!
- Spanish Translation will be available at every Woodside ELAC meeting.
- Please email me directly at chenaultc@mdusd.org if you plan on attending and require Chinese, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, or any other translation
Future Woodside ELAC Meeting Dates (the last Monday of the month):
-March 24, 2025
Future DELAC Meeting Dates:If you have any questions or require more information regarding ELAC, please contact Maria Tsakoyia at 925-689-7671.
“Sponsor A Day” Reading Challenge: 3/1 to 3/15
The PFC will be running a “Sponsor A Day” Reading Challenge from March 1st to March 15th.
HOW IT WORKS:
· Students will be challenged to read every day from March 1st to March 15th
· Students create their own goal for # of minutes or # of pages to motivate them to keep reading
· Panda Express has donated bookmarks for all the students
· Students find sponsors to support their reading challenge
o Donations can be any amount
o Sponsors can pay by cash, check or online by going to https://givebutter.com/readwoodside2025
CHALLENGE & FUNDRAISING:
We’d like all envelopes with reading minutes or pages completed, along with any cash or check donations returned to your teacher by Friday, March 21st.
PRIZES:
We have some great prizes lined up and everyone who participates can be a winner!
· Reach your reading goal = win a Free Panda Cub Meal from of Panda Express
· Get at least 7 days sponsored = be entered to win a book at our upcoming Spring Book Fair
· Get all 15 days sponsored = be entered to win an Amazon gift card
We hope the “Sponsor A Day” Reading Challenge will have a lot of pages read, a whole bunch of free Panda Cub Meals awarded, and a ton of funds raised for the PFC, so we can continue to support you and the students with field trips, the Science Lab and more!
Woodside PFC
Join us for our next Woodside PFC meeting.
- Monday, March 24th
- 7 pm to 8 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://inshape.zoom.us/j/84648813675
Meeting ID: 846 4881 367
Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WoodsideElementaryPFC
We are looking forward to an exciting school year. Go Woodside!
The Woodside PFC Board
Keri Hallin – President, Melissa Spurlock – Treasurer, & Jenna Croy - Secretary
Dear Wolfpack Families:
It's hard to believe the end of the 2nd trimester is approaching. This is a good time to review study and work habits for our students. This includes celebrating our strengths, areas they've made growth and where they may need extra support or practice to strengthen skills. We are always growing and learning. Enrichment and practice are important for our growing brains.
We need enough sleep, limited screen time, physical activity, and healthy eating. Please help your child with all of these things. Daily reading will help build their vocabulary and help with all subjects. It's easy to use math when helping cook for portion sizes, using a recipe, or shopping. Spring Sports may also be keeping your child busy, so please reach out if any help is needed with time management with practices, and home and school commitments.
Our Multilingual Students are in the middle of ELPAC testing and Ramadan begins tonight. Please reach out to Ms. Kimber or the school if there are any areas you are looking for support. Thank you to everyone who notified me you participated in the Great Kindness Challenge. It's not too late to get your class or student certificates if you let me know you completed it.
Happy Friday everyone!
Kimber Kaiser, School Counselor, LMFT
Woodside Elementary -Mondays and Fridays, ext. 85932
Strandwood Elementary- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, ext. 86623
Outdoor Education Fundraising for NEXT YEAR Can Start NOW!
Thank you to Mrs. Harris and other 4th-grade families that are taking the lead on fundraising for 5th-grade Camp NOW!
Upcoming Events to Fundraise for 2025-2026 5th Grade Camp
- Sweetheart Dance - Thank YOU Mrs. Harris for organizing this awesome event!!
- Car Show, Saturday, May 3rd, Time TBD
- Movie Night - WE need a 4th-grade parent to take the lead
- Frito Friday - WE need a 4th-grade parent to take the lead
- Other ideas to close the year...
Why Start Now?
- Walker Creek gives us our date to attend... this year's 5th-grade classes date was moved up to February. If our date gets moved up even more in the year, we'll have less time to fundraise
- If we start now, we'll have less pressure to raise funds during the 2025-26 school year
- It's never too early to start getting students excited about attending camp!
Woodside Calendar of Events:
March
March 9: Daylight Saving Time
March 10: NO School for Students - Staff Professional Development Day
March 11: Spring Picture Day
March 15: “Sponsor A Day” Reading Challenge Ends
March 17: St. Patrick's Day (Wear Green Day)
March 19: MOD Pizza Dine & Donate
March 20: 5:30 - 7:30 pm District English Language Advisory Committee Meeting
March 24: 8:10- 9 am English Language Advisory Committee meeting
March 24: 7-8 pm Parent Faculty Club Meeting
March 24: 7-8 pm Band Fest at YVHS (Woodside student to perform!)
March 25: 7-8 pm Orchestra Festival at YVHS (Woodside student to perform!)
March 25: 3-4 pm School Site Council Meeting
March 28: Student Council Sponsored Disney Day
March 31: NO SCHOOL - Cesar Chavez Day
What is the SSC?
A school site council is a group of teachers, parents, classified employees, and community members that works with the Principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets.
SSC Members:
Mrs. Cleveland (parent)
Mrs. Alvarez (parent)
Mr. Richett (parent)
Mrs. Westfall (staff)
Ms. Fuenzalida (staff)
Mr. Chenault (staff)
What is the purpose of the school site council?
The School Site Council serves as the school community representative body for determining the focus of the school's academic instructional program and all related categorical resources.
What: School Site Council Meeting (SSC)
Where: Woodside, room E-1
When: 3 to 4 pm, Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Why: Review school site budgets and discuss any school issues and/or concerns
Who: SSC Members and ALL parents/guardians and community members are welcome
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DOING SOME YARD WORK THIS WEEKEND? SHOP AT SLOAT AND SUPPORT WOODSIDE!
Shop at any Sloat Garden Center location during the Growing up Green weeks, mention Woodside to the cashier, and our school will receive 10% of purchases back in the form of a Sloat gift card, which can go towards our school’s beautification projects, fundraisers or classroom activities. Please note: Purchases of gift cards do not apply. Just mention your school to the cashier!
2025 DATES
Mar 14 - Mar 23
Click HERE for the Flyer with 2024-25 Growing Up Green Weeks
WOODSIDE COMMUNITY GATHERING - COFFEE OR TEA WITH MR. C
Please check in at the school office and don't forget to bring your coffee or tea and join me for an opportunity to “meet and greet” one another. There's no agenda, just an opportunity to chat and answer any questions or hear any concerns that you may have.
Please click HERE for the MDUSD Food and Nutrition Information and Menus
District breakfasts/brunches & lunches are currently FREE to ALL MDUSD students.
Woodside Elementary Contact Information
Thank you to our office staff Annabel Vazquez, Office Manager & Maria Tsakoyias. School Secretary. We could not operate without you!
Email: Chenaultc@mdusd.org
Website: woodside.mdusd.org
Location: 761 San Simeon Dr, Concord, CA 94518, USA
Phone: (925) 689-7671
Twitter: @WoodsideEL (I'm still working on gaining access)
Twitter: @MrChrisChenault
