Woodcrest Spanish Immersion
June 1, 2022 Newsletter
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Saludos Woodcrest community,
The final stretch
Yesterday, during arrival, a student pulled me aside to say, “It’s only a week until summer break!” As these final days pass, there is still a lot to look forward to. Your children and their teachers continue to take advantage of each day for learning. They are finishing projects and making presentations. There is a lot of excitement.
Here are events that are happening during the last week of the school year:
- Tuesday June 7 – Woodcrest Track and Field Day
- Wednesday, June 8 – Kindergarten Celebration & Kindergarten Art Fair, 2 p.m.
- Thursday, June 9 – 4th grade continuation ceremony, end of year field trip and the last day of school for all students
- Friday, June 17 – Report cards will be available through the Campus Parent Portal
If you have questions about the specifics of what might be happening in your child’s classroom, please do not hesitate to reach out their homeroom teachers.
Con gratitúd,
John Franke
4th Grade Transition Ceremony
You’re invited to the Woodcrest 4th Grade Transition Ceremony
Join us to celebrate all the memories and accomplishments that our 4th grade students have had at Woodcrest and to wish them well as they move to Westwood Intermediate School in the fall.
- When: Thursday, June 9, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
- Where: Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Gymnasium. Refreshments will be served after in 4th grade classrooms.
Están invitados a la Ceremonia de transición de 4o grado
Acompáñennos para celebrar todas las memorias y los logros que han tenido los alumnos de 4o grado en Woodcrest y para desearles lo mejor en su transición a la escuela de Westwood Intermediate en el otoño.
- Cuando: Jueves, 9 de junio de 9:30–10:45 a.m.
- Donde: El gimnasio en Woodcrest Spanish Immersion, refrigerios en las clases de 4o después de la ceremonia.
COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic Thursday at Centerview on June 2
In partnership with Cub Foods Pharmacy, we will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic for ages 5-11+ at Centerview on Thursday, June 2, 2022, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up for an appointment using the scheduling link. The FDA and CDC are now recommending COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for children ages 5-11 five months after completing their primary series of vaccine. Adult vaccine boosters will also be available. Anyone age 5+ is welcome.
Free meals available this summer
This summer, Spring Lake Park Schools is serving free breakfast and lunch meals to all children in the community ages 1-18. Meals will be available in-person at Spring Lake Park High School, Park Terrace Elementary and Westwood Intermediate and Middle School.
Spring Lake Park High School
- Dates: June 13- August 25, Monday-Thursday. Closed on July 4
- Times: Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.; lunch - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Park Terrace Elementary
- Dates: Weeks of June 20, June 27, July 18, July 25 and August 1, Monday-Thursday
- Times: Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.; lunch - noon-12:30 p.m.
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
- Dates: Weeks of June 20, June 27, July 18, July 25 and August 1, Monday-Thursday
- Times: Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.; lunch - noon-12:30 p.m.
Summer meal menus are available to view online. Find them on the Nutrislice app or on the Nutrition Services webpage.
Questions? Please reach out to the Nutrition Services Department at 763-600-5041.
Register for Kinder Camp - August 23-25, 2022
Calling all incoming kindergartners for the 2022-2023 school year. Now is the time to register your soon-to-be kindergartner for Kinder Camp in August. At Kinder Camp, your child gets to practice and get comfortable coming to school before the school year starts. Students tour and get to know their school building, engage in fun activities and get introduced to general routines and expectations. Kinder Camp is taught by teachers, and students meet and get to know various school staff each day.
- When: August 23-25, 2022, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Where: Centerview, Park Terrace, Northpoint or Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary School
- Cost: $0. Kinder Camp is free!
- Transportation: Transportation is available. Please let us know if you need transportation when you register.
- Register online: On Eleyo or call the Community Education department, 763-600-5052.
Keep the learning going this summer
Summer provides opportunities for families to share in learning experiences together. We're offering some ideas to keep the learning going over the summer months. Your student's school-issued iPad can help support summer learning experiences.
- Ideas for reading and writing this summer: Look for books or articles that build on a family or child's interest or upcoming event. Set some time each day or week, find a special location, and read aloud with the whole family. Talk with your child about what is being wondered about and learned in the reading. Each family member might keep a journal or write letters to others to keep and share experiences.
- Where to find reading materials for children: Visit a public library to check out books or magazines including electronic books you can download and read on an iPad. MackinVia is Spring Lake Park School's digital library. Students can log in to the app on their school-issued iPad and check out a variety of electronic books. More information is available in the digital toolkit.
- Math at home: Our grade K-5 resource, Bridges in Mathematics, offers Math at Home. This is available to students on their school-issued iPad and includes ideas to engage students in deep mathematical thinking that also includes some reading, writing and speaking. Access is free.
Have fun learning together with friends and family this summer!
Health Office
If your child has any medications at school - inhalers, over-the-counter, scheduled and/or emergency medications, they will be sent home on the last day of school with your child, unless other arrangements are made with the health office. No meds can be kept at school over the summer. For any questions, please call our health office at 763-600-5804.
Lost and Found
Prairie Garden Update!
Save the Date for Track and Field
Are you still looking to help out the Woodcrest PTO Summer Reading Initiative?
We are still accepting donations of new or gently used books, cash, check (made out to Woodcrest PTO) or gift cards to buy books that will be given to all Woodcrest students next week. Our goal is to make sure every student can choose at least 2-3 books for summer reading.
All donations are due by the end of the day Friday, June 3, 2022.
This is a wonderful opportunity for all students to be able to get FREE books to keep and for you to be able to help out the Woodcrest community!
PTO Contact Info
Summer is almost here!
Summer vacation is just a couple of weeks away. Sign up now for weeklong camps, classes, adventures and more with Community Education. Check out all the options.
Family outings this summer the whole family can enjoy
- Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour (June 17 - Father’s Day Weekend)
- Kayaking on the St. Croix River (June 30)
- Reptile Adventures at Springbrook (July 16)
- Saints Game - transportation included (July 17)
- Silverwood Family Adventures (June 25, July 31 or August 21)
- Pizza Adventures Parent/Child Cooking Class (July 30)
- Friday, June 3 - Lost and Found will be donated
Tuesday, June 7 - K-4 Track and Field Day
Wednesday, June 8 - Kindergarten Art Show and Continuation Celebration, 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 9 - Fourth Grade Graduation Celebration, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Thursday, June 9 - Field Trip to Urban Air
Thursday, June 9 - Last day of school
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