The Cub Corner
Expect Excellence In Everything
January 28, 2022
A Note from Mr. Bender
Families,
We are excited to kick off the American Heart Association Kids’ Heart Challenge next week. You can find more information about the fundraiser below. Last year Woodward Mill raised over $10,000 for the American Heart Association. Let’s do it again this year!
We have several important dates coming up in February and March. Please see the important dates section below.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mike Bender
Principal
Important Dates
1/31 Kids Heart Challenge Kicks-Off
2/1 January Reading Log due
2/16 PTA Skate Night
2/17-2/21 School Holiday (No School!)
3/2 Digital Learning Day #5
3/2 Parent Teacher Conferences
3/3 Early Release/ Parent Teacher Conferences
Kids Heart Challenge 2022
Our American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge event will begin on JANUARY 31ST! Your student will learn about heart, brain, and vascular health, and meet kids with special hearts!
Here’s how you can help:
- Register: http://www2.heart.org/goto/woodwardmill
- Take the challenge: Be Active or Be Kind
- Share with friends and family through social media, text and/or email
You can help our class win the classroom challenge! Our goal is to have 100% of our students register online and take the challenge. Register today!
*Mystery $50 Challenge! For Every $50 raised, your student will earn a MYSTERY grab bag!!
As part of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ family engagement initiative, the school district seeks to empower parents with tools that allow them to help their children at home. Our AKS at Home project provides math and language arts resources to support families of children in grades K-5 so that they truly are partners in their children’s learning. This support is available for families to access in the format that suits them and their schedule best. They can attend live virtual meetings, view recorded information at a time that best fits their schedule, and gain tips and suggestions on how to best help their children through tip sheets on a wide variety of topics.
We invite our families to sign up for a virtual session to learn more about how they can support their children.
Upcoming Dates:
Kindergarten- English Language Arts, Feb. 1
First Grade- English Language Arts, Feb. 1
Second Grade- English Language Arts, Feb. 3
Third Grade- English Language Arts, Feb. 3
Fourth Grade- English Language Arts, Feb. 2
Fifth Grade- English Language Arts, Feb. 2
For more information please click the link below.
Lunch Menu
Monday: Corn dogs, yogurt bowl, or PBJ
Tuesday: Cheese dip or pull apart cheesy bread
Wednesday: Chicken drumstick or burrito
Thursday: Pizza
Friday: Yogurt bowl or taco Joe sandwich
*Menu is subject to change due to supply shortages.
Winter Coats
Character Trait and Mindfulness Activity of the Month
Every month, we focus on a character trait to instill great character into our cubs. The character trait for the month of February is Kindness. Kindness means going out of your way to do things that will help others or make them feel better. As a reminder, teachers will be choosing one student this month who has exhibited citizenship the most to represent his/her class as the Cub of the Month.
Stay tuned for details about Random Acts of Kindness Week February 7-11th!
2022 Georgia Picture Book Nominee Spotlight
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James
Proud of everything that makes him who he is, the young narrator celebrates the creativity, adventure, humor, and loyalty that shape his spirit. This nominee radiates light, love, and the joyfulness of childhood.
Reading Rewards
January reading logs will be due on or before Tuesday, February 1. Logs for February will be sent home in the Friday, February 4th weekly folders.
If you lose your log or find you need a replacement, monthly logs can be downloaded and printed from the media center link of the school website. Look for the Reading Rewards link on the left side of the media center website.
Monthly logs should reflect 20 different dates in the month, with at least 20 total minutes of reading for each date. Incomplete logs will not be accepted. Students can read independently or with their parents at home. After completing the monthly requirement, logs are returned to the homeroom teacher. Parent initials are required in order to verify the reading.
If you have any questions about the Reading Rewards program, refer to the reading rewards link on the media center page of the school website or contact Jennifer.Alden@gcpsk12.org.
Special perks for PTA members! $5 per member join here: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Join us on Facebook for more updates & upcoming PTA meeting information!
WMES Spiritwear on sale now!
Get your Spirit Wear! Email LaRhonda Harden for an order form at larhondahoward1214@gmail.com.
Looking for books to read at home? Trying to earn your Reading Reward for the month? Look no further! Watch the video below to learn how to find books online to read from our GCPS library.
"The Promise of Gwinnett” campaign is a means of focusing attention on the importance of public education, the role it plays in our nation, and the outstanding schools found right here in Gwinnett County. In addition, the campaign focuses on the accomplishments of our students and the promise they hold for a bright future. Click here to visit the Promise of Gwinnett.
In5ive is a fast-paced, fact-filled informative program that gives you a quick five-minute update on the latest good news in education from Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Publix Partners
Support your school every time you shop!
Publix Partners has contributed $38.7 million to more than 4,950 schools across the Southeast since the program's inception.
Participating is easy! Simply sign up for Club Publix or log in to your existing account, click Publix Partners, and select a school. Then, every time you shop at Publix, pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout. We’ll give back to the school of your choice—one of the many perks of being a Club Publix member!
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 check out our wonderful business partners below:
Woodward Mill proudly thanks our business partners! Please support these businesses that support our school!
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About Us
Website: http://www.woodwardmilles.com
Location: 2020 Buford Drive Northeast, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Phone: 678-407-7590