The Cub Corner

1. Thank you for another wonderful week here at Woodward Mill Elementary School.

2. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during the Boosterthon Glow Party! I appreciate all of your positive feedback and comments. I would like to explain the reasoning behind moving the event inside and changing the schedule:

• The Boosterthon team was here at 5:30AM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, setting up on the playground. It began to rain, and we were afraid the track would be wet, and students scheduled for the morning might not have a safe and enjoyable experience. Also, many of the forecasts that we consulted called for a chance of rain throughout the day. It takes a couple of hours to set the event up (outside or inside) so we wanted to be fair to all students.
• Being inside required a schedule change due to the following:
• The original schedule called for two grade levels to be outside at the same time on two separate tracks.
• For safety reasons, the schedule was changed because the gym is not an ample space to have two classes running simultaneously. Feedback from last year suggested one grade level at a time.

3. Thanks to our PTA for working so hard to put on such a special event to help fundraise. Boosterthon said that PTA almost met their goal. Collections are still open, so they might reach it!

4. Please let Jenniffer Berruecos (jennifferptavp@gmail.com) know if you are interested in serving on any of the upcoming event committees. It helps us to make the events special for our Cubs! The more hands on deck the better.

5. Please have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! You deserve it!

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.

• 11/20 to 11/24 - Thanksgiving Break
• 12/1 - School Spelling Bee (more information will be shared soon)
• 12/5 to 12/7 - PTA Holiday Shop
• 12/12 - 1st Grade and Kindergarten Holiday Parties
• 12/13 - 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Holiday Parties
• 12/13 - Winter Wonderland at 6PM
• 12/14 - 5th Grade and 4th Grade Holiday Parties
• 12/15 End of 1st Semester
• Items in the Lost and Found closet will be donated on Friday, December 15, 2023. If your child is missing an item, please feel free to check the Lost and Found closet in the lobby when you come for lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays or your child's holiday party. Thank you!

Exciting news! Our holiday shop will be open from December 5, 2023 to December 7, 2023. This special event provides a fantastic opportunity for your little ones to practice budgeting and choose heartfelt gifts for loved ones. We will have a preview day on Monday, December 4, 2023 to plan ahead for a delightful shopping experience.

In order for our holiday shop to be successful, PTA would greatly appreciate volunteers to assist on shopping days.

If you are interested in volunteering to help our Cubs shop, please click the link below:

PTA Holiday Shop Volunteer Sign Up

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.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - Bring a Stuffed Animal or Pillow to school. No pajamas today. Payment through cash to homeroom teacher only.

Tape Mr. Morgan to the Wall will be on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Monday: Chicken nuggets with roll, French bread pizza, hummus basket with chips

Tuesday: Corn dogs, quesadilla, bean and cheese burrito, PB&J sandwich

Wednesday: Chicken and waffle, macaroni and cheese, yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza, veggie burger, 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.

During October and November, the Beanstack challenge is to read and log 600 minutes! At the end of November, we will hold a raffle to award prizes to randomly-selected readers, who achieve their goal, on each grade level.

Students can access Beanstack through eCLASS or the media center link of the school website. Refer to the Beanstack Reading Program link on the media center page of the website for detailed instructions on how to log reading minutes in Beanstack.

Students will use their GCPS student number and birthday month and date (MMDD) to log into Beanstack. If you have any questions, please contact email Jennifer.Alden@gcpsk12.org. Happy Fall Reading!

Teachers will be looking for students that exhibit the Gratitude trait during November to be recognized as the “Cub of the Month” with a certificate and free ice cream! Please click here for more information.

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

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All 5th Grade students will participate in Lifelines, an evidence-based suicide prevention curriculum. A parent letter explaining Lifelines was previously sent home in the Friday Folder. This year, Ms. O'Rear is working with Ms. Nailor (Health special) to teach the lessons. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. O’Rear, 5th grade counselor at chavonne.orear@gcpsk12.org

Please click here for the cafeteria guidelines.

Please click on the links below for transportation guidelines.

Please click here for more information about arrival procedures.

Please click here for more information about dismissal procedures.

Please click here for more information on transportation changes.

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

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.