December
Woodward Park has so much to celebrate in December! Our choir, band and strings instructors and students have been practicing daily to perform in this month's Winter Concerts. Basketball season is in full swing and our Lady Wildcats are cheering at our Home Games! Walden students are celebrating their cultural heritages with our first annual Cultural Celebration!
And, of course, the countdown is on for Winter Break, beginning on Wednesday, December 21!
From the administration, teachers and staff, we wish all of our Wildcats and their families a safe and wonderful Winter Break and a Happy New Year!
2023 is just around the corner!
Stay tuned for details for all of the exciting happenings coming up at Woodward Park, and as always, please reach out to our administrators, teachers and staff with any questions or concerns!
Upcoming Events
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Woodward Park @ Walden's
First Annual
Cultural Celebration!
6th grade
Thursday, December 1
2:45 - 4:30 pm
Mastery Academy
7th & 8th grade ONLY
Tuesday, December 6
7:00 pm
Choir Concert
6th, 7th & 8th grade
Thursday, December 8
2:45 - 4:30 pm
Mastery Academy
Thursday, December 8
7:00 pm
Strings and Band Concert
6th, 7th & 8th grade
Thursday, December 15
2:45 - 4:30 pm
Mastery Academy
Thursday, December 15
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Winter Dance @ Walden
6th grade
Friday, December 16
District-wide Debate Tournament!
Good luck, Wildcats!
Tuesday, December 20
2:00 pm
Early Release!
Wednesday, December 21 - Tuesday, January 3
No School
Winter Break!
*Classes resume on Wednesday, January 4, 2023!
Cultural Celebration @ Walden : TONIGHT!
Join us Tonight at Woodward Park @ Walden's
First Annual Cultural Celebration!
December 1, 2022
6:00-8:00 pm
1860 Walden Drive
Columbus, OH 43229
Join the 6th grade teachers and staff along with a variety of community members to celebrate our diverse student body. Our students and staff have been preparing for a night of presentations, dance and music to showcase our cultural pride!
Translation services will be offered to our Woodward Park families to talk about all things school related and to answer all of your questions.
We can't wait to see you tonight @ Walden!
POLITE
During the month of December, Woodward Park Wildcats will focus on our Core Value of being POLITE, both inside and outside of the classroom!
During the school day, Wildcats can show their POLITE manners by following building and classroom expectations and using indoor voices. POLITE Wildcats are kind and respectful to teachers, staff, adults and students, and always keep their hands and feet to themselves. Being a positive leader, having positive interactions with others throughout the day and respecting others' privacy are all polite habits as well.
Social Awareness
"Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with other, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures and contexts. This includes the capacities to feel compassion for other, understand broader historical and social norms for behavior in different settings, and recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
Showing empathy and compassion
Understanding and expressing gratitude
Identifying diverse social norms
Showing concern for others and their feelings
Listening to others' perspectives
Recognizing strengths in others
Learn more at www.casel.org!
Winter Concerts
7:00 pm
Choir Concert
6th, 7th & 8th grade
Thursday, December 8
7:00 pm
Strings and Band Concert
6th, 7th & 8th grade
Concerts are performed in the Woodward Park Middle School auditorium!
5151 Karl Rd.
Columbus, OH 43229
Picture Retake Days!
Lifetouch Picture Retake Days
have been scheduled for:
Thursday, December 8
6th grade
Friday, December 9
7th & 8th grade
Please order your pictures online at
Using Picture Day ID:
EVTH77N7X
6th Grade Winter Dance
Woodward Park @ Walden's
6th Grade Winter Dance
Thursday, December 15, 2022
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Student Criteria to Attend:
*You must be a current, 6th grade Woodward Park @ Walden student AND have a signed Dance Ticket Form returned to your homeroom teacher by:
Wednesday, December 14!
*You need to come ready to dance, smile, laugh, make memories and have FUN!
Mastery Academy
When: Thursdays; 2:45 - 4:30 pm
Who: 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Students
Where: School Library (Main Building and Walden)
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the following Wildcats for displaying our Core Values of Prompt, Prepared, Productive and Polite each and every day!
8th Grade
Chloe Bessey, Ariel Budgett, Kennedy Burkett, Gavin Dewberry, Noeli Espinoza, Gina Glaze, Leha Guillen-Castro and Reuben Holmes
7th Grade
Angelique Gasana, Asia Ghulum, Liceydi D. Pastor Alfaro, Jeremy Reyes, Alan Rimal, Aniyah Roberts, Jason Sagastizado Hernandez and Michael Thompson
6th Grade
Paul Adusei, George Appiah, Ka'liyah Bell, Isabella Caudill, Tiana Colvin, Alexander Cook, Phi Lian Sang, Christina Mishra, Edna Nsiah and Robert Vanfossen
Way to go, Wildcats!
Basketball
Girls vs. World Language
Boys @ World Language
Wednesday, December 7
Girls vs. Dominion
Boys @ Dominion
Monday, December 12
Boys vs. Indianola
Girls @ Indianola
Wednesday, December 14
Girls vs. Medina
Boys @ Medina
Monday, December 19
Girls vs. Ridgeview
Boys @ Ridgeview
*All games begin at 4:30 pm
**Game tickets are $3 and must be purchased online
***Games resume on Monday, January 9
For complete game schedule and complete details, visit the Woodward Park Middle School Athletics Page!
Let's go, Wildcats!
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Career Day @ Walden!
On Friday, students were invited to dress up for their dream career! (Pictured below)
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Hayder Khali'l Columbus Zoo and Aquarium zoologist | Judge Cocroft | Anne Levell and Hannah Madder OSU Wexner Medical Center |
Hayder Khali'l
Judge Cocroft
Anne Levell and Hannah Madder
Pathway Express
Pathway Express arrives at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in December with FREE admission every weekend throughout the month for a celebration of holiday magic. Join families from across CCS and experience one of Central Ohio’s most cherished traditions - Wildlights.
In addition to creating memorable moments under the millions of lights and festive displays, students and families are invited to explore the incredible animal habitats home to more than 600 species from around the world.
Families are also invited to join CCS and partners for our monthly Family & Community Resources Day on December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., and the event will feature:
Free admission to Wildlights;
Free Winter Coats for Students;
Holiday-Themed Giveaways;
New Book Bundles;
And More!
School's Out Winter
"Youth need opportunities for fun and engaging enrichment experiences when school is out, and your local community center provides just that! School’s Out Winter opens community centers for extended hours during Columbus City Schools’ winter break. Community centers will be open Dec.19-30 (closed Dec. 26) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m."
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio mails kids one book each month until their 5th birthday. All kids in Ohio are eligible and this program is available at no cost to families. Only 37% of eligible kids in Franklin County are registered.
Register your child to receive their free monthly books at
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