Woodcrest Spanish Immersion
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February 8, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
Hola familias de Woodcrest,
This past week, our 3rd graders went on a field trip and had so much fun. It was wonderful to see the excitement as they boarded the bus to the zoo. This year every grade level will have a field trip. Teachers will communicate the information about your child’s field trip as soon as they have it. Some are happening soon and some will happen in the spring. We are excited that field trips are a part of our school experience again!
Next week, there is no school from Thursday, February 16 - Monday, February 20. During this time, there will be professional learning for our teachers, conference time for families and the observation of Presidents’ Day. If you have not scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher yet, please feel free to reach out to them to schedule a time to connect. We are again offering conferences in-person, online or over the phone.
Thanks for all you do to support our Woodcrest community!
In partnership,
Jaime Nymann
Principal
Parent Teacher Conferences/Conferencias de Padres y Maestros
Have you signed up for a Winter Parent Teacher Conference? Parents can sign up for a time online. If you are unable to sign up for a time online, please call Yesica 763-600-5800 and support will be provided.
Ya se anotó para una Conferencia de Padres y Maestros? Los padres se pueden anotar para una conferencia en línea. En caso de que no se puedan anotar en línea, por favor llamen a Yesica al 763-600-5800 y se les ayudará para agendar una conferencia.
Nominate a teacher for SLP Teacher of the Year
Do you know an educator who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? Nominate them by Tuesday, February 28 for Spring Lake Park Schools' Teacher of the Year! This is an exciting way to recognize the amazing educators we have in Spring Lake Park Schools! Read more about the criteria and submit a nomination form.
Co-creating learning around student interests, passions
Your elementary student may be discovering a love for baseball or music or art may one day turn into a gateway for them to co-create a course with a teacher for high school credit.
One high school student is learning physics through the lens of baseball. Another is learning math through art application. Another is learning biology and chemistry studying mascara. Another is applying an interest in graphic design to produce a magazine.
Co-created courses at Spring Lake Park High School work to pair a student’s passions outside of school and plans for career and college with credit needs in specific subject areas. Any student at Spring Lake Park High School can choose to co-create a course by working with a teacher to achieve identified academic and life competencies.
Learn more about the possibilities of co-creating learning.
Panthers for a Purpose: Support Career and College Pathways
Each year, the Panther Foundation’s fundraising efforts include support for a special Fund-A-Dream project. This year, the Fund-A-Dream is Career and College Pathways, courses and programming to support students in exploring potential career paths.
Career and College Pathways provides students across grades with real-world experiences that develop skills within a field and support career exploration. Support of Pathways creates experiences beyond the core, including more:
- Real-world, hands-on learning and exploration with Legos, robotics and everything in between
- Specialized equipment and materials like 3D printers and construction materials
- Getting students into the community for worksite tours, internships and projects
You can support Pathways as this year’s Fund-A-Dream with a direct donation. Learn more and engage in the whole Week of Giving and Panther Party. Find all the information on the event website.
MN Zoo Field Trip
This week for the first time in years, third grade students from Woodcrest Spanish Immersion went on a field trip. Our students went to the Minnesota Zoo yesterday and they had so much fun! We are so happy to be able to provide these opportunities to our students and hope to continue to do so. Special thanks to all the chaperones that helped us make this field trip much a great experience.
ART ADVENTURE
Last call for art adventure volunteers as PTO hosts this program during school hours with classrooms in the month of February. Sign up on Konstella!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here are a few upcoming dates you won't want to miss!
- Monday, February 13: PTO Meeting 6-7 p.m. - including Principal Report, School Board Rep Report and info from Panthers with a Purpose as well as an update on volunteer opportunities
- February 28-March 3: Scholastic Book Fair in the Library - watch for more details on hours and volunteer opportunities coming soon!
- March 3: Winter Family Fun Night at Woodcrest - Free entry/activities for all Woodcrest families - Food will be available for purchase
Panther Store Sale
The Panther Store is having a sale February 12-22! Save 20% in-store and online with code P4PSale
This is the perfect time to stock up for Spirit Week days during the Panthers for a Purpose Giving Week, February 18- 25!
Spirit Week themes:
Monday, February 20: Panther Fun Day at Urban Air
Tuesday, February 21: Blue Out
Wednesday, February 22: Red Out
Thursday, February 23: White Out
Friday, February 24: Panther Gear/Red, White and Blue school colors day
- Monday, February 13: PTO Meeting at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, February 16: No school for students
- Friday, February 17: No school for students
- February 18-25: Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving
- Monday, February 20: No school for students
- Tuesday, February 21-Friday, March 3: ACCESS testing for students in grades 1-4
- Thursday, February 23: Second Grade Field Trip to Science Museum
- Saturday, February 25: Panthers for a Purpose Party
- Tuesday, February 28: 2nd Grade Winter/Arts Festival at 2:40 p.m and/or 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 28: WCSI Book Fair, 3:45-6 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 1: WCSI Book Fair, 3:45-5 p.m
- Thursday, March 2: Grade 4 Winter/Arts Festival at 10 a.m and/or 6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 2: WCSI Book Fair, 3:45-6 p.m.
- Friday, March 3: WCSI Book Fair, 3:45-8 p.m.
- Friday, March 3: WCSI PTO - free Winter Family Night
- Monday, March 6-Friday, March 10: ACCESS testing for kindergarten students
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