Woodcrest Spanish Immersion
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February 15, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
Hola familias de Woodcrest,
We are already halfway through February! There has been a lot of fun at school this week with students celebrating friendship. There were a variety of activities going on - students making cards for each other, dancing, making different arts and crafts and just having fun together. It was great to see!
Students will not have school starting tomorrow, February 16 through Monday, February 20. They will return on Tuesday, February 21. If we haven’t already connected with you for conferences, we look forward to seeing you over the next few days as we hold conferences at school.
When we return next week, we will have a fun spirit week planned leading up to the Panthers for a Purpose event. Please see the event calendar below for more information.
In partnership,
Jaime Nymann
Principal
Preparing the next generation of educators
Through the Teacher Education course in the Health and Human Services pathway, students at Spring Lake Park High School are student-teaching in classrooms across the district as they explore a career in education.
Ashley Stewart returned to Northpoint, where she began her education, to explore teaching as a potential career. Addy Lier is going deep with Spanish Immersion, and Kallie Nielsen is exploring a long-term interest in Special Education. Read the story about how these students are gaining experience inside a real classroom.
"Frozen Jr." coming to the stage
Tickets are available for "Frozen Jr." which will be performed by grade 7-8 students, March 2-4. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, this musical expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, "Frozen Jr." is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Check out our talented students practicing a musical number!
How to get involved in Panthers for a Purpose - Week of Giving
The highly-anticipated "Week of Giving" for the Panther Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year is almost here! A handout is being sent home with your student this week or you can also view full details in the flyer here. See below for an overview about getting involved!
Panther Pride Days - wear school colors next week
- Tuesday, February 21: Blue Out
- Wednesday, February 22: Red Out
- Thursday, February 23: White Out
- Friday, February 24: Panther Gear
Online Silent Auction (opens February 22 and closes February 25 at 6 p.m.)
- This will be open to the entire community again this year! With over 200+ packages featuring trips, artisan pieces, Panther gear, restaurant gift cards, adult libations, unique experiences and MORE! Visit the event website at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/GiveBack to register now to bid.
Dine-to-Donate
- Community restaurants are partnering with us during the Week of Giving. Dine at one of the locations during the week, mention the Panther Foundation/SLP, and a portion of your sales will go to the Panther Foundation!
Special Events
- “Give to Workout” at Burn Boot Camp - Blaine | Saturday, February 18, 10:30 a.m. Burn Boot Camp – Blaine is offering a free 45-minute class! Bring a gift card for any local business for your admission/donation for a great workout. The gift card will be put on the Panthers for a Purpose Silent Auction.
- “Panther Fun Day” at Urban Air - Coon Rapids | Monday, February 20, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. School’s out! Join the Panther Community at Urban Air for a Panther Fun Day! 40% of the admission will be donated to the Panther Foundation. Complete the waiver online but wait to purchase admission at the door and mention Panther Foundation! Remember to bring your jump socks.
WC Minnesota Zoo Enrichment Design Challenge
Students in fourth grade are participating in the Tapir Enrichment Design Challenge sponsored by the Minnesota Zoo. Here we can see how students are using collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity as they design a new enrichment to be used at the Minnesota Zoo for the Malayan Tapirs.
Conference Meals for Staff
If you would like to help with or donate to conference meals that PTO is providing for staff this week, check out the sign up links below:
Art Adventure
2023 Art Adventure has begun at Woodcrest! All K-4 students will meet three times with PTO volunteers to discuss six pieces of art in the collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. This experience encourages creative and critical thinking as students explore art across different mediums, cultures and time periods. The museum is free and open to the public - families are invited to visit and see the real works in person!
PTO Parent Chat - Anxiety
Thanks to everyone who came to the parent chat about anxiety before the PTO meeting. Sharing experiences and exchanging challenges/ideas helps us all navigate through them together.
PTO Monthly Meeting Take-Aways
If you didn't make it to the PTO meeting - it was recorded and is on Facebook Live for 30 days. Things that are happening now include: Conference Meals, Book Fair planning, Winter Family Night planning, Art Adventure, Prairie Garden Relay planning, Literacy Events including promoting Mart Hart Lovelace Award (one of the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards) to students in grades 3 and 4. There really is something for everyone in the PTO - If you are interested in helping with any of these events sign up for committee news on Konstella.
We also had updates from our Principal, a Panther Foundation Board Member, and a School Board Member. The Panther Foundation is getting ready for this year's Panthers for a Purpose event which supports Career and College Pathways in Spring Lake Park Schools. The Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving is February 18-25, 2023 and will culminate in a not-to-be-missed Panther Party on Saturday, February 25. Recordings of school board meetings are online - December includes discussion of student supports and January includes how they reach out to the community and financial audits.
FREE All School Winter Family Fun Night
Join us for an Out of This World Family Fun Night on Friday, March 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Practice training for your own space mission, meet CatStronauts author Drew Brockington and hear about writing amazing tales, look up to the stars and make some galactic discoveries!
Scholastic Book Fair
Celebrate "I Love to Read Month" at the Scholastic Book Fair, February 28 - March 3 in the Woodcrest Library. The Book Fair will be open:
- Tuesday, February 28 and Thursday, March 2 from 3:45-6 p.m. before the concerts of students in grades 2 and 4.
- Wednesday, March 1 from 3:45 - 5 p.m.
- Friday, March 3 from 3:45 to 8 p.m. during the Winter Family Fun Night.
We have lots of opportunities to volunteer as a cashier or greeter. Volunteer at book fair
- 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
- Monday, February 27: Fourth Grade Field Trip to Westwood
- 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 and Curriculum Session
- Monday, March 6-Friday, March 10: ACCESS testing for kindergarten students
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