The Cub Corner

Mission: To achieve academic and social excellence through quality instruction that promotes lifelong learning.

Vision: Woodward Mill will provide opportunities for all students to succeed to their fullest potential by enlisting combined support of teachers, parents, and community.

Theme: To S.E.R.V.E. our community with a purpose.

• 9/28 Learning Carnival (5:00pm-7:00pm)
  
• 10/5 - 10/9 Fall Break (No School)
• 10/12 Fall Picture Day
• 10/18-10/19 Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10/24 - Field Day (Kindergarten and 1st Grade)
• 10/25 - Field Day (2nd Grade and 3rd Grade)
• 10/26 - Field Day (4th Grade and 5th Grade)

This year, GCPS will ask students (grades 6-12), staff and parents to view the four (4) available calendar options for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years and vote on the calendar of your choice. You will be able to vote only one time. Please click here for more information.

Families will be able to start having lunch with their students on Monday, October 2, 2023.

The school store is now open! Every week, on Wednesday and Thursday, students will have the opportunity to shop for different items. For each visit, students will be allowed to spend up to $5.00.

If you have not already done so, please go to mypaymentsplus and sign off on the orientation agreements that are located there. It contains important information that you need to know for this upcoming school year.

Woodward Mill is moving towards using ParentSquare as the main platform for teachers and administration to communicate with families. Cub Corner will now be delivered via Parent Square. Please make sure that you have signed up for ParentSquare. We want to make sure that we communicate efficiently and in a timely manner with our Woodward Mill community.

For those of you who have not registered for ParentSquare yet, an activation invitation will be sent to your emails. We encourage you to activate your account as well as download the app for your phone.

Thank you!

Please click here to learn:

• How to activate your ParentSquare account
• Customizing your ParentSquare Experience
• ParentSquare Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions

Monday: Chicken nuggets, French bread, hummus basket

Tuesday: Corndogs, quesadilla, burritos, PB&J sandwich

Wednesday: Chicken and waffles, macaroni & cheese, yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza, veggie burgers, PB&J sandwich

Friday: Hot dog, Max sticks, yogurt basket

* Please note that all menu items for both breakfast and lunch are subject to change due to supply shortages.

The PTA Reflections Program is a national arts recognition and achievement program sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The program encourages students of all ages and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. It was established in 1969 by the National PTA and has since become one of the largest student arts recognition programs in the United States.

The main goal of the PTA Reflections Program is to promote creativity and self-expression among students. It invites them to create works of art in various categories, including:

1. Literature: Students can submit poems, essays, stories, or other written pieces.
2. Visual Arts: This category covers a wide range of visual arts, such as drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.
3. Dance Choreography: Students can create and perform original dance routines.
4. Music Composition: This category encourages students to compose and perform their own music compositions.
5. Photography: Students can submit original photographs they have taken.

Each year, the program establishes a theme that serves as the inspiration for the entries. This year's theme is "I am Hopeful Because..." Students create their artworks based on their interpretation of this theme. The entries are then judged at the local, state, and national levels, with awards and recognition given to outstanding submissions. The program not only promotes artistic expression but also encourages students to think critically and creatively.

Participating in the PTA Reflections Program can be a rewarding experience for students as it allows them to showcase their artistic talents and receive recognition for their creativity. Please encourage your children to enter.

Click here for the link to purchase PTA's School Spirit Wear.

Scan the QR Code for more information on how to join PTA!

Click HERE for more information on the PTA events that are scheduled for this year.

Want to LEARN how to be your child’s first best teacher through PLAY?

Gwinnett County Public Schools offers a BIRTH TO FIVE program for you and your child at Woodward Mill! Children and parents are invited to come each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. -10:30a.m.

You will:

• Learn how to find the teachable moments in everyday activities
• Learn how to engage with your child in play
• Learn how to continue the learning at home or anywhere
• Learn about your child’s educational milestones
• Learn how to get your child ready for school!

For more information please complete the survey linked here

Shannon Davis

email: Shannon.c.davis@gcpsk12.org

• PBIS Celebration 9/20! Students will be celebrated for consistently demonstrating the B3's!
• The Special’s Awards coming soon! To recognize the classes that demonstrated the B3’s during specials!
• Student’s earn Bee’s during lunch for demonstrating positive behavior while in the cafeteria! Bee’s are redeemed for points to use at events or for the cart!
• The PBIS cart will visit classrooms twice a month starting October! Students can redeem points individually to earn passes and rewards!

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based tiered framework or supporting students' behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. It creates an environment where everyone thrives.

Please click on the links to view the Parent Brochure:

• English Brochure
• Spanish Brochure
• Vietnamese Brochure
• Korean Brochure

Please click on the links to view the matrix that Woodward Mill is implementing as part of our PBIS practices.

• Matrix - English
• Matrix - Spanish
• Matrix - Vietnamese
• Matrix - Korean

Click here to see how parents and students can check their behavior points.

Ms. Troy-K-1st, Royal 2nd-3rd, O'Rear 4th-5th

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.

Woodward Mill is looking forward to seeing you at the Learning Carnival from 5:00PM-6:00PM. Learn different ways you can engage with your child as you read a book.

Please click here for more information about arrival procedures.

Please click here for more information about dismissal procedures.

CLICK HERE to access the Parent/Student Handbook for additional information regarding arrival and dismissal.

Please click here for more information on transportation changes.

Woodward Mill would like to take this opportunity to thank the numerous business partners that support the students and teachers at our school. Our business partners support our school in various ways such as sponsoring after-school clubs, providing teacher appreciation gifts, donating supplies, and mentoring students.

Please click HERE to see how you can become a business partner.

Please support these businesses as they support our school!

Click on the picture for more information!

Please click on the link to view the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.

This approved calendar features seven days of preplanning for teachers, a start date of August 2, 2023, and four digital learning days. The four digital learning days are scheduled throughout the year, with two occurring in 1st semester and two in 2nd semester. The calendar also features a fall break in October, a two-week winter break, a three-day break in February, a week scheduled for spring break, and an end date of May 22nd, 2024.

• All GCPS students will have a Chromebook assigned to them for the 2023-2024 school year. Students can also check out a hot spot for internet access based on demonstrated need. Families may contact their schools to discuss options.
• If a GCPS technology resource is assigned to a student and taken home, it is the family's responsibility to monitor the use of the device to ensure that the device is returned in the condition in which it was received.

Click on the picture to visit the GCPS website for all updates regarding the 2023-2024 school year.