Dear Wildcat Families,
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year at Woodland Acres Elementary. We are thrilled to welcome back our students after summer vacation. As educators, the students are our purpose and we can't wait to get them here.
The first day of school is Thursday, August 12th. But before then, please take a moment to read through this August newsletter for important information.
We appreciate your support as we transition back into full face-to-face instruction.
Best regards,
Mrs. Sandra Rodriguez, Principal
August Events
August 12: First Day of School
August 16-August 20: New Student Enrollment @ Zotz
August 17: Chromebooks inspections begin
School Hours of Operation
The school day is from 7:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
The school front office is open from 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The school phone number is 832-386-2220.
Please call ahead to make an appointment as campus entry is restricted.
Arrival
Students must be dropped off through the carpool lane
near the staff parking lot between 7:00-7:40 a.m.
Parents should enter the lane from Sheffield Blvd and turn right into the carpool lane.
PK students should be dropped off at the 1st stop near door 16.
This entrance leads them into the cafeteria.
Other grades can be dropped off at any other stop.
Please help keep the line flowing by ensuring your child has everything ready to exit the vehicle swiftly and independently.
Students that ride the bus will enter through the main entrance in front of the school.
***On the 1st day of school, parents of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students
may walk up to Door 3 to drop off their child.
This door is next to our main entrance.
No parents will be permitted to enter the building.***
Breakfast
Breakfast is free and served daily free of charge for all students, all year long.
Students will be served breakfast from 7:00 -7:30 a.m. and will eat in the cafeteria.
Lunch
Lunch is free of charge for all students, all year long.
Students may bring a lunch from home,
but no food deliveries will be accepted throughout the day.
Dress Code
This school year, we return to standardized dress code for all students.
Top must be collared/polo-type shirt with no designs or logos of any color. For bottoms, students may wear pants, shorts, skirts, dresses or jumpers. All bottoms must be khaki, navy or black. Leggings are not allowed as pants, unless they are worn under a uniform skirt or dress.
Shirts should be tucked in.
Belts MUST be worn with bottoms that have belt loops.
Skirts and shorts must be long enough to pass the fingertips when arms are down by the side.
Pants should not have tears or allow for exposed skin.
All shoes MUST have a back.
Sweaters, wind jackets, jackets MUST be a solid color with no designs or logos.
No symbols, shapes or designs should be cut into hair and hair should be of natural color.
(ex: no Mohawks, no dyed hair color, no shaved logos)
All backpacks must be clear or mesh.
Masks
An executive order issued by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this year prohibited
public schools from mandating masks as of June 5th;
therefore, Galena Park ISD does not have the legal authority to enact a mask mandate.
However, we are asking our staff and students to wear masks for their protection and the protection of others.
We want to keep our children healthy and in school.
Stay up to date with any information regarding our district's safety plan HERE.
Character Education Theme
The character education theme for the month of August is citizenship and school pride.
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