Cub Corner

1. Thanks for another great week at Woodward Mill Elementary School.

2. Please see the International Night Flyer. More volunteers and dishes are always welcome. Thank you for making this a success for our Cubs.

3. Please see the College and Career flyer in the Counseling section.

4. Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

5. Enjoy the long break. See you on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

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.

• 2/15 to 2/19 - Student Teacher Holidays (No School)
  
• 2/22 - International Night (6:00PM-7:30PM)
• 2/26 to 2/31 - Read Across America Spirit Week
• 2/28 - PTA Spirit Night at Gusto
• 3/4 to 3/22 - Kids Heart Challenge
• 3/6 to 3/7 - Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences
• 3/12 - Parent SEL Night via Zoom @ 5:30PM
• 3/25 to 3/29 - College and Career Week
• 3/28 - STEM Night
• 4/1 to 4/5 - Spring Break

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.

Click here to access the links to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher. Please email the teacher if you have any questions.

Dear Parents,

To all the wonderful parents and families who generously contributed during the Double Good fundraiser: We extend our sincerest thanks for your incredible support and dedication to our school community.

Also, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the Ties and Tiaras event. Your presence and support made it an unforgettable evening for our princesses. A special shoutout to the dads who went above and beyond to create cherished memories. You truly made the event magical. Thank you for being such an important part of our community!

We hope you enjoy your break!

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

Monday: No school

Tuesday: Quesadilla, lasagna, veggie nuggets

Wednesday: Boneless chicken, veggie nuggets, yogurt basket

Thursday: Pizza, veggie burger, PB&J sandwich

Friday: Hot dog, MaxSnax, yogurt basket

* Please note that all menu items for both breakfast and lunch are subject to change due to supply shortages.

During February, 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 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.

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

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.