Woodcrest Spanish Immersion
September 15, 2021 Newsletter
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Del Escritorio del Sr. Franke
Greetings Woodcrest families,
We are in a good flow here at Woodcrest. New routines in the building, building new relationships and developing old connections is in full swing. It is hard to believe this is only the second week of school.
We continue to review and refine our arrival and dismissal process. If you pick your child up in the horseshoe area, please drive as far forward as you can prior to stopping for you child. This will help with keeping the cars moving and will help us instruct your children to remain safely on the sidewalk.
At Woodcrest, we are blessed with a supportive and caring community. I am thankful for what each of you do at home to ensure that your child is well, healthy, and prepared to learn each day. Below are two little reminders that complement your continued efforts to support the Woodcrest community:
- If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to review and complete an application for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Education Benefits for this school year. These benefits offer much more than meals. The also support the work of our schools in several ways. You can find an application online or pick up a paper application in our school’s main office.
- Continue to complete a health screening at home and keep students at home if they are sick or have symptoms. The COVID-19 hub has information about health and safety measures in place in our school. Each Wednesday, there is updated information on cases in Anoka County and in our schools. We are focused on keeping each student learning at school and grateful for your partnership.
I can’t say it enough - it feels GREAT to be back in school. I am sure that with each passing week the Woodcrest school community will continue improve and grow.
Con gratitud,
John Franke
Principal
Technology Resources to Help You Right Now
Having trouble remembering your parent passwords? Not sure how to log in to Schoology? Wondering how to fix an iPad that isn't working properly? We’ve gathered links and information in a hub for you on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log Ins page.
Parent Passwords
Our troubleshooting tips on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log ins page include information on parent passwords. Here are a few tips:
- If you don't have a district parent username, please contact techsupport@district16.org
- In many cases, you are using a district created username and password, which means clicking a "forgot my password" links on pages within Campus and Schoology will not work. To change your district password, go to the SLP Password Portal. The link and other information is located under Troubleshooting tips on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log ins page.
- Seesaw is a parent-created account. If you need to change your Seesaw password, you will reset your password through the Seesaw website.
iPad Tips
- If you are having issues with your iPad not working, visit the iPad Support page.
- If you are missing any needed apps, go to Self Service to download the apps. Learn about using Self Service on an iPad: https://youtu.be/2ct5F7WYFEs
Schoology Tips
- If you are logging into Schoology from a computer, use this link. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/nw5fGcE3V30
- If you are logging into Schoology from the app, make sure to select Log In through your School and type in Spring Lake Park Schools. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/2uKgxgdQuRU
- Check your parent settings and preferences for the year to receive Schoology updates. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/sspti8sls4Y
Seesaw Tips
- To log into Seesaw, click on the Clever app, scan the QR code and click on Seesaw. (The QR code you got from the district will not work on the Seesaw Class app - only the Clever app)
- Students need to be logged in through the Seesaw Class app to see and submit work. The Seesaw Family app is for parents to view completed work and communications.
Find this information and so many more tips and video tutorials about these applications and others on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log Ins page.
Preschool is back!
This week we welcomed our Preschool students back into Woodcrest Spanish Immersion. It is so fun to see all the happy faces excited to come to school!
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book Clubs are full of lots of NEW books in both Spanish and English! Using the code NJ89V (Woodcrest PTO is teacher name) will support literacy initiatives at Woodcrest throughout the year, such as FREE summer reading books for all students.
In the month of SEPTEMBER, the Scholastic points we earn on student book orders are 4x bigger than any other month! If you are only going to place one order a year, THIS is the month where your purchases help the most!
If your order is $25 or more use code READS and choose a free up to $5 book AND you can ship FREE to HOME! Ship to school is always free and books will be delivered to your student’s classroom.
Check out the Club Leo section for Spanish.
**Please enter your student's FIRST AND LAST name (or last initial) on all orders.
Enter code NJ89V on Scholastic
After-school Enrichment Classes - deadline approaching fast!
Check out the exciting enrichment offerings available to our students this fall. Register today - the deadline is September 18.
Young Rembrandts - We Art Together Again - Drawing Class
Students are invited to get creative and draw tennis shoes, a tall and colorful rainbow giraffe, some silly worms that love apples and a stylized Eiffel Tower. Let’s get those motors going. Sign up for the Young Rembrandts drawing class.
Twin Cities Chess Club
Students of all levels will develop creativity, concentration, and memory as well as critical and analytical thinking by playing practice and tournament games. Whether your student is just getting started in chess or wants to take their skills to the next level, register for Twin Cities Chess class today! Sign up for Chess Club.
Science Explorers - Myth Busting 101
Mind-blowing myths or scientific facts? Students are encouraged to join Science Explorers as we confirm or bust strange myths and wacky urban legends. We will ask the crazy questions, develop hypotheses, then we may smash it, crash it or launch it to determine if the myth is confirmed, plausible or busted. Sign up for Science Explorers.
Pantherette Petite Dance Clinic 2021
Does your student want to dance during halftime of an SLP Varsity Football game with members of the Panther Dance Team? Sign them up for the Pantherette Petite Dance Clinic where they will learn the routine and perform at the football game. Register by September 23 to ensure a spot and a t-shirt.
Adults - Play Badminton at Westwood this Fall
Community members who are 18+ are invited to play badminton at Westwood this fall. Join us at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School to learn the sport or refine your badminton skills. Rackets and shuttlecocks will be provided. The season will start on Wednesday, September 29. Register here.
Important Dates
- Monday, October 11 – Fall Picture Day
- Tuesday, October 12 – Fall Picture Day
- Monday, October 18-Friday October 22- No School for students
- Tuesday, November 16 – Fall Picture Retakes
In case you missed important information from last week's newsletter, check out the topics below and click to learn more.
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