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Woodland Elementary Newsletter
September 6, 2023
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September 6, 2023
Woodland Elementary Weekly Notes
Kimberly Area School District Plan for Excellence
The Kimberly Area School District has released the most recent Plan for Excellence. The plan contains the district's vision, values and goals for student achievement.
Dates to Remember
September 22nd - 12:00 pm release
September 19th - PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in LMC
September 29th - Fun Run
October 4th - Picture Re-take Day
October 13th - 2:00 pm release
Early Dismissal Explanations
NOON DISMISSAL
All students are dismissed at 12:00 pm — Lunch is not served — The Y-Care Staff is here for those signed up for Y-Care. Please bring a lunch for your child if he/ she will be staying with the Y-Care program. There is no care provided after NOON by our Woodland Elementary staff.
2:00 PM DISMISSAL (Fridays)
Students are dismissed at 2:00 PM — If your child is signed up to stay for the movie, he/she will need to be picked up any time between 2:00 pm and 3:35 pm—Y-Care begins at 3:35 pm for those students who are signed up for Y-Care.
2:00 PM DISMISSAL (PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES)
ALL Students are dismissed at 2:00 PM — there is NO CARE PROVIDED by our staff on these days. Y-Care families need to contact the YMCA to “sign-up” for Y-Care on conference days. Thank you!
PTO Meeting
Woodland PTO will be holding its first meeting of the 23/24 school year on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:30 pm in the Woodland LMC and virtually via Google Meet. All Woodland families are welcome to join the meeting. If joining virtually, please use Google Chrome as the browser.
Room Parent Application 2023-2024
The Woodland PTO is looking to fill room parent positions for this school year. Additional information is included on the room parent form. Parents will be notified when the selection is complete.
The Woodland Way
What is “The Woodland Way”?
Woodland Elementary holds true to the community values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and kindness. We expect all students to model these community values during the school year which encourages positive behavior. Our school and classroom rules are positively stated around these expected behaviors. Schools are most successful when they help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. With clear expectations, it is our goal to continue to foster an atmosphere of great learning and success at Woodland Elementary School.
Additional information is available on the PBIS website.
Bus Information
All students riding the bus must sign a transportation service agreement and turn the form into the office. If you did not receive an email regarding the transportation handbook and service agreement, please click here to view the documents. The signed agreements are due no later than 9/15/2022.
Also, if you want your child(ren) to ride another student’s bus, please be aware that only bus students can ride a bus. This is an insurance issue with Lamers Bus Lines and there will be no exceptions. A written note from both parents involved must accompany all requests to ride another student’s bus.
Notes from the School Nurse
Medication Information
Medication consent forms are required for all over-the-counter and prescription medications. This includes cough drops, ointments, creams, etc. Prescription medications do require a physicians signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website.
When to Keep Your Child Home
If your child is feeling ill, please refer to the document with parameters on when to keep your child home.
Hearing & Vision Screening
Hearing screening will take place on September 21st for 5K and 1st grade, and vision screening will take place on December 6th for grades 5K, 1st and 3rd grades. Any new students who started school after October 31st of last year will be tested for both hearing and vision as well. If you have any concerns regarding having your child tested, please contact Nicki Kibbel at 920-730-0924.
Fall MAP Testing
The fall MAP tests will be administered to students in grades 5K - 4. MAP tests are administered during the year and measure student growth in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics. This information, along with other student data, provide our teachers with valuable information to inform instruction and monitor and set goals. Results of the MAP tests will be mailed to parents when they become available. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Testing Windows
MAP Growth Grades 2-4 - September 11th - September 14th
MAP Fluency Grade 1 - September 25th - October 12th
MAP Fluency 5K - October 30th - November 16th
Human Growth & Development
Woodland Elementary human growth and development units will take place over the course of the school year. Please contact Chris Biolo, cbiolo@kimberly.k12.wi.us, with any questions. Thank you!
Fun Run - Friday, September 29th
The annual Woodland School Fun Run, sponsored by the Woodland School PTO, will take place on Friday, September 29th. All students are invited to participate and will receive a 2023 Fun Run T-Shirt. We will be looking for volunteers, so check your schedule and look for more information in upcoming weekly notes.
School Photos
School photos will be sent home with students today.
If you were unable to make a picture day in August and your child has not had their photo taken, the Woodland picture re-take day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4th. Please see the additional information and a link to pre-order your photos. Please contact the office at 920-730-0924 if you have any questions.
School Fees
If you haven’t already done so, school fees can be paid online through Infinite Campus. Please contact the elementary office if you have any questions.
Woodland & Kimberly Wear
The Woodland PTO has an online store with many options for Woodland/Kimberly wear.
Policy On Student Attendance At School Events
All students attending Kimberly Papermaker football games or any other school event need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian, per district policy 5855.
Herb Kohl Nominations
Nominations of Wisconsin PK through 12 teachers and principals can now be submitted online at KohlEducation.org for the 2024 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation teacher Fellowship and principal Leadership awards. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Additional Information
Public Notices 2023/2024
Each year the Kimberly Area School District must inform all families and staff of certain information. The updated Public Notices document can be found on our website. If you need a printed copy, you can request one from any school office or the District Administration Office.
Student Nondiscrimination Statement
The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities.
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