Woodcrest Spanish Immersion
August 17, 2022 Newsletter
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September 14, 2022 - NEWSLETTER
Hello Woodcrest Families,
We are off to a great start with this school year! Students have been learning about and practicing the routines of school, getting to know one another and their teachers, and of course, learning!
I’ve had the pleasure of attending some morning meetings over the past week and it has been a treat. Watching our students enjoy being in community with one another while speaking in Spanish has been a highlight of my week.
We love seeing your students every day! School attendance is very important for creating routines and for learning. If your child is ill, please remember to inform us by leaving a message on the Attendance Line at 763-600-5809.
If you haven’t already, please review and sign our student expectations for behavior and attendance agreement that can be found in Campus. We ask that every family review these expectations and electronically sign the document. Instructions are in the newsletter today.
In October, we will be hosting a curriculum night where families can learn more about what their child’s school day looks like, the curriculum we use, the technology we use and also have time to ask questions you might have. We will send more details next week.
Have a great week!
Jaime
Reminder: Sign student behavior and attendance expectations agreement
If you haven't done so already, please take a few minutes to complete your review of student behavior and attendance expectations with your student(s).
Log in to Campus Parent Portal with your district username and password.
Select your student in the upper right corner.
On the main menu click on DOCUMENT.
Locate the Parent Documents section.
Click on the 2022-2023 Behavior and Attendance Agreement.
Review the document with your student.
Sign and submit.
Repeat these steps if you have more than one student in the district.
For video directions on how to sign the agreement, watch this screencast. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school's front office.
Two lunch entrees options available soon, app reminder
Starting on Monday, October 3, there will be two lunch entrees available daily for students in elementary school to choose from.
As a reminder, you can find what is being served for breakfast and lunch each week through Nutrislice. You can find the menus online or download the Nutrislice mobile app. Simply visit the Google Play Store or iTunes Store and search for Nutrislice.
First Weeks Focus
The “knowing each student by name” part of our district’s vision has been on full display across schools, grade levels and classrooms in these first days of school. First graders made name tags that could hold a pencil, stand on their own, and, of course, had their names. Fifth graders were making iMovies about the “top 5 things to know about me.” High school classes were playing name games.
These first moments, days and weeks of school set the tone for the year to come. After two years of disrupted, pandemic learning, concern for academic growth and emotional and mental health is top of mind for parents and educators. That’s why even more intentional efforts to build relationships and create community are a top priority as a new year of learning begins.
Read the full story of our first weeks focus.
Award-winning theater returns with an entertaining and polished line-up for the 2022-2023 season
Mark your calendar and join us for live theater! All performances take place in the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center (1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park). Tickets can be purchased online or at the door for a dollar more.
2022-2023 theater performances:
- Peter and the Starcatcher, high school fall play
- Einstein's Brains, grades 7-8 fall play
- Snowy Off-White and the 8 Little Dudes, grades 5-6 fall play
- The Private History of a Campaign That Failed, One-Act Play Competition
- Frozen Jr., grades 7-8 spring musical
- Matilda, high school spring musical
Team work makes the dream work!
Last Friday, students in Srta. Moreno's class worked in different teams to come up with a strategy on how to drop a marker into a bottle. All teams were given some yarn and one marker and then they let their imaginations run free. Some teams were able to finish super fast, while others took a little longer to get their plan to work. Either way, they all had fun!
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Spirit Wear
PTO is excited to offer Woodcrest themed spirit wear for sale to students, families, and staff. The online store will open Friday, September 16, and all orders should be placed by Friday, October 7 at Church Offset Printing. There will be a variety of items including sweatshirts, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, performance shirts, baseball hats, winter hats, and more. Woodcrest themed items are usually offered once a year only. If you need any assistance, please contact the PTO.
FUNdraiser
Our annual all school FUNdraiser Fun Run will kick-off Monday, September 26. Please watch for more information and materials. to come home then. All donations should be returned to school or placed online by Friday, October 7. All proceeds benefit all grade levels and staff at Woodcrest through events sponsored by the PTO such as Staff Appreciation, Book Fairs, Family Nights, Mileage Club, Art Adventure, Track & Field Days, Recess Bins, Kindergarten and 4th grade Celebrations, Prairie Garden Relay, Student Experience Grants, Literacy initiatives, and more.
Scholastic Book Club
Purchase high interest and affordable books through Scholastic Book Club using the Woodcrest PTO classroom code and PTO earns points that we use to purchase books for Literacy Initiatives throughout the year. They have large numbers of books in Spanish including graphic novels.
ORDERS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 29
PTO Meeting
Thanks to everyone who made it to our PTO meeting on Monday. It was great to meet new families and enjoy dinner together. Check out our Facebook Page for our Meeting Takeaways! We hope to see you next month on October 10 at 6 p.m. at Woodcrest! If you haven't yet joined our group Konstella page email WCSI PTO to sign up and stay in the loop for all things PTO.
Wednesday Morning Volunteers
If you are available, please join PTO to help with staff projects at school most Wednesday mornings 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Past projects that staff have given to volunteers have included pencil sharpening, erasing reusable writing surfaces, cutting letters from die-cut machine, creating/removing hallway displays, taping books, mounting art on background paper, hanging artwork in hall, making books/journals out of paper, collating copies, putting papers into binders/plastic sleeves, cutting regular or laminated signs/flashcards, etc. Drop in whichever days you can, for whichever time works for you, and children are also welcome.
- Monday, September 26- Fun Run Kick Off
- September 26-30 - Homecoming Week
- Friday, September 30 - Homecoming Football Game, Panther Stadium, 7 p.m.
- October 3-7- Spirit Week at WCSI
- Tuesday, October 4- Picture Day
- Tuesday, October 4- MAP Tests begin for students
- Friday, October 7- Fun Run Fundraiser and Family Social
- Monday, October 10- WCSI PTO Meeting from 6-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 11- Coffee with the Principal from 9:15-10 a.m. in Pina Room
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