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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.

• 11/2 - PTA Glow Mother Son Dance
• 11/3 - Digital Learning Day
• 11/7- Boosterthon begins
• 11/16 - Fall Picture Retakes
• 11/20 to 11/24 - Thanksgiving Break

Digital Learning Day will be on Friday, November 3, 2023. Here are some resources to support you on that day.

Digital Learning Day Support

"We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year's Field Days so AWESOME!! We really appreciate all of the help and support from our families, volunteers, PTA, and staff. The WMES PE Department could not have done it without ALL of you! 🙂"

Monday: Dill chicken, dumplings, hummus basket

Tuesday: Burger, lasagna, veggie burger

Wednesday: Boneless chicken, maxsnax, yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza, veggie burger

Friday: Digital Learning Day

* 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!

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

Click here for the zoom link

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

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.