Cub Corner
"EXPECT EXCELLENCE IN EVERYTHING"
January 26, 2024
A Message from your Admin Team
Thank you for attending the PTA meeting this past Wednesday! Your voice counts and it really means a lot. PTA welcomes your ideas and suggestions.
Please join us for our Annual Virtual Town Hall meeting on January 30, 2024 at 5:00pm. Please click here for the Zoom Link. Hope to see you there!
We hope to see you at Spirit Night at Skate Country on January 31, 2024. Don’t forget Ties and Tiaras on February 1, 2024.
I know this is early, but March 29, 2024, is our College and Career Day! Please email one of our Counselors if you would like to volunteer to be a speaker!
Enjoy your weekend!
Please give us a “Thumbs Up” by Appreciating the Cub Corner in Parent Square!
Woodward Mill's Mission and Vision
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.
Important Dates
- 1/31 - PTA Spirit Night at Skate Country (6:30PM-8:00PM)
- 2/1 - PTA Ties and Tiaras Father Daughter Dance
- 2/2 - Digital Learning Day
- 2/5 to 2/9 - Kindness Week
- 2/15 to 2/19 - Student Teacher Holidays (No School)
- 2/22 - International Night (6:00PM-7:30PM)
- 3/6 to 3/7 - Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 and Thursday, March 7, 2024. Students will be dismissed at 12:15PM on BOTH days. Please be sure to note this important schedule change.
In next week's Cub Corner, you will receive the link to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher. Please make sure to look out for that.
WMES PTA
PTA Spirit Night at Skate Country!
Date: 1/31/24
Location: 2700 Buford Highway
Time - 6:30PM to 8:00PM
PTA Ties and Tiaras
Tiaras have arrived! Just one week until our little princesses can join us for a magical time. We're eagerly anticipating being able to see the joy on their faces.
PTA Reflections Program
We're thrilled to announce the winners of the Reflections Program! Your creativity truly impressed us, and we're proud of each participant. Thank you for sharing your vision through your artwork. We look forward to celebrating your achievements in February.
PTA Team
We are excited to share our New PTA Team! We're on the lookout for more executive board members, and we'd love for you to join the fun!
Here's our current lineup (from left):
- Jessica Hughes: Vice President
- Brittany Bowen: Treasurer
- Taylor Hertica: Secretary
- Jenniffer Berruecos: President
- Tammy Bui: Social Media Chair
- William Waldrip: Volunteer Chair
Relay for Life - Candy Grams
International Night
Monday: Hummus basket, chicken nuggets, French bread
Tuesday: Quesadillas, veggie nuggets
Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese, chicken and waffles, yogurt basket
Thursday: Pizza, veggie burger, PB&J sandwich
Friday: DLD
* Please note that all menu items for both breakfast and lunch are subject to change due to supply shortages.
Media Center
During January, the Beanstack challenge is to read and log 300 minutes! Prizes will be awarded 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.
Counselor's Corner
Honesty
Teachers will be looking for students that exhibit the Honesty trait during January to be recognized as the “Cub of the Month” with a certificate and free ice cream! Please click here for more information.
Yearbook Information
Birthday Packages
Play 2 Learn/Little Learners' Academy
Parent Newcomer Academy
Cafeteria Guidelines
Please click here for the cafeteria guidelines.
Transportation
Please click on the links below for transportation guidelines.
Arrival
Please click here for more information about arrival procedures.
Dismissal
Please click here for more information about dismissal procedures.
Transportation Changes
Please click here for more information on transportation changes.
Business Partners
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.
Woodward Mill proudly thanks our business partners!
Please support these businesses as they support our school!
Gold
Core Elite Entertainment
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Smiles Forever
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WhizLearning Kids
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Modern Woodmen
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Mathnasium of North Lawrenceville
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McDonald's
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Silver
Heo's Martial Arts
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Gusto!
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Bronze
GCPS 2023-2024 School Calendar
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.
GCPS 1:1 Initiative
- 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.
GCPS Updates
Click on the picture to visit the GCPS website for all updates regarding the 2023-2024 school year.