Woodland Park School District News

Welcome to the Woodland Park School District e-Newsletter which is sent out weekly when school is in session. It serves as a glimpse of some of the wonderful things going on in our schools, as well as a point of reference for upcoming events.

Your Partner in Education,

Michele R. Pillari, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Kindergarten students in Ms. Chiaravalloti's, Ms. Tundo's, and Ms. Woessner's classes at Charles Olbon School made flags to honor all the men and women who have given their lives while serving and protecting our country. The classes discussed Memorial Day and why this important holiday is recognized every year on the last Monday in May.

The School #1 Home & School Association held spring photos and a Dino Dig for our Pre-K students in the district. Earlier this month, this special event was held for the School #1 students and today, the event was held for the Pre-K students at Charles Olbon School. After getting a free spring photo taken, the students went on a "dig" to collect eggs filled with various surprises, such as erasers.

Students in Mrs. Parker's and Mrs. Cieslak's Pre-K classes at Charles Olbon School wrapped up their pet study with a celebration. The students shared their individual projects and are excited to start the next unit of study - insects.

Students in Mrs. Herrmann's third grade class at Beatrice Gilmore School designed Memorial Day posters. These posters will be hung in honor of our veterans and those who gave thier lives to protect us and our freedoms. This project followed a study on the origin of Memorial Day and an understandign that Memorial Day is not celebrated, but recognized, and that fallen veterans are remembered on this day.

To celebrate the completion of their insect study, the students in Mrs. Casasnovas' Pre-K 4 class created an insect mural together!

A Beatrice Gilmore School Certificate of Recognition was awarded to Maher M. This student has been working hard to improve his performance, especially in math. He has been attending afternoon sessions regularly and it has been paying off! Maher achieved 100% on his last three iReady assessments! Please join us in congratulating Maher!

Please be reminded that the Student Code of Conduct is located under the documents tab in the Realtime Parent Portal. It is also posted on the main page of each school’s website as well as our school district’s Homepage.

The next time you log into the Parent Portal, please click on the documents tab to acknowledge the Student Code of Conduct. Moving forward, you will be asked to complete this process at the beginning of each school year to ensure each family is provided with the most up-to-date information relative to The Code of Conduct.

If you are in need of a paper copy, please contact the main office of your child’s school building and you will be provided with one.

The Home & School Associations at our District schools have announced the Executive Boards for the 2021-2022 school year. Look for membership information to come home the first week of September.

The School #1 HSA is still working to fully form, as the school is in its first year back operation as a District facility. The following parents have been working to form the non-profit and raise funds for activities for the students: Tami Hajbi, Dana Camacho, Gina McQuin and Amy Dean. Join the group's Facebook page here to stay up to date on all the activities planned.

The Charles Olbon School HSA Board for 2021-2022 will be as follows:

Co-President Liany Dijol

Vice President Caitlyn Giannino

Secretary Gina McQuin

Co-Secretary Lisa Matragras

Treasurer Daniela Domicolo

Co-Treasurer Jessica Sterba

Join the group’s Facebook page here to stay up to date on all the activities planned.

The Beatrice Gilmore School HSA Board for the 2021-2022 school year will be as follows:

President Maria Billson
Vice President Dana Camacho

Secretary Lucia Baccaro
Co-Secretary Michelle Colon
Treasurer Jennifer Rocco
Co-Treasurer Christa Limone

Join the group’s Facebook page here to stay up to date on all the activities planned.

The Memorial Middle School HSA Board for the 2021-2022 school year will be as follows:

President Barbara Kruszewski

Vice President Danielle Natusch

Secretary Maria Perosi Billson

Treasurer Lucia Baccaro

Join the group''s Facebook page here to stay up to date on all the activities planned.

The Alfred Baumann Library will host the following children's programs. All programs are VIRTUAL unless noted. To view virtual programs, click here.

Saturday, May 29 - the Library is CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day

Monday, May 31 - the Library is CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day

Tuesday, June 1, 6:30 p.m. - ESL Conversation Club. Register here.

Wednesday, June 2, 10 a.m. - Join Miss Bri at the Library outside for early literacy story time for babies and toddlers with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Register here.

Wednesday, June 2, 4 p.m. - Join Miss Sara for a Snails & Tales virtual story time with stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Register here.

Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m. - Sprinkles & Stories for National Donut Day. All ages are welcome to this jam-packed program with sweet stories, fun activities, and yummy donuts, of course! Register here.

Monday, June 7, 10 a.m. - Virtual Weigh to Go group meeting. Register here.

Tuesday, June 8, 6:30 p.m. - So Close To Summer Digital Breakout for grades 3-8. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the program. Register here.

Thursday, June 10, 7 p.m. - Returning to Activity With Kessler Rehab Center. Learn about starting a safe and effective exercise program; how to progress to emphasize strength, endurance and the cardiovascular system; potential injury; when to contact an MD or PT; and how a PT can help you increase your overall activity. Register here.

Saturday, June 12, 11 a.m. - Sunshine & Stories on the lawn at the Library for pre-K and up. All ages welcome. Outdoor Storytime and a craft on the library lawn. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy. Weather permitting, otherwise, we will send zoom information. Register here.

The Library's website is www.abwplibrary.org. Phone number is 973-345-8120. Reach the Library via email at library@abwplibrary.org.

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Email: mpillari@wpschools.org
Website: www.wpschools.org
Location: 853 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ 07424, USA
Phone: 973-317-7711