What's Up at Wood

Monday - 11/18/24

• YMCA Play
• SSC #2 in room 2

Tuesday - 11/19/24

• PE

Wednesday - 11/20/24

• Music
• Early Dismissal for 1st-5th grades at 2:27
• Chess Club afterschool (see flyer below)

Thursday - 11/21/24

• Fire Drill

Friday - 11/22/24

• Soccer Day ⚽

11/25-29 - Thanksgiving break

12/4 - Shelter in Place Drill

12/5 - PTA Board Meeting

12/6 - Spirit Day: Holiday Sock Day

12/6 - Progress Reports Available

12/12 - Story Night & PTA Association Meeting

12/9-13 - Book Fair

12/20 - Winter Extravaganza

12/23-01/03/25 - Winter Break - No School

01/06 - Return to school

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. This time of year offers us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we share, and I am truly thankful for the incredible community we have here at Wood Elementary.

I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of our students, the support and involvement of our families, and the commitment of our staff to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for all. Together, we are building not only a place of learning but a place where kindness, respect, and teamwork flourish.

I hope this holiday season brings you joy, peace, and time to reflect on the many things we are thankful for. Wishing you and your family a warm and happy Thanksgiving!

🍂 Fall Festival 🍂

🥫 Thank you families for all of your food donations 🥫

We have 20 students who have not been registered on PowerSchool. Most of our families have started the 2024-2025 Annual Registration, but just have not completed all of the tabs. If you continue to receive reminder emails, this means that you have not fully completed the annual registration.

All new and returning families will need to access the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian account through a web browser (not the mobile app) to update and confirm all emergency and release contacts, and student health information. Every parent/guardian is required to complete the online registration for every student.

To Complete Annual Online Registration:

1. PowerSchool (PS) Registration Link: http://ps.tusd.org
2. Click on the TUSD Resources button (see photo)
3. Under Information, click on Annual Online Registration and review/complete/update your info.

You must have a parent/guardian PowerSchool login in order to complete the online registration. If you need help creating or accessing your account, please see the Help Sheet or call Nilza or Kathy in the front office for assistance at (310) 533-4484.

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.

Excused Absences:

• Personal illness

• Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer

• Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments (please submit doctor's note)

• Appearance in court

• Attendance at a funeral service

• Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion

• Attendance at religious retreats

• To spend time with his/her immediate family member who is an active duty member of the uniformed services and has been called to duty for deployment to a combat zone or a combat support position or is on leave from or has immediately returned from deployment

• To attend his/her naturalization ceremony to become a United States citizen.

• Participation in religious instruction or exercises in accordance with District policy

Unexcused Absences:

• Visit to a theme park

• Vacation

• Family event

• Not sick and taking a personal day

• No transportation

• Parent/guardian does not report reason for absence

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

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 Lead, Tiffany Tatenco.

Email: elop.wood@tusd.org

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