Primary Weekly
December 15, 2023
Our Next Event!
Our next big event for our incoming families is on Monday, April 29th. This event is our Kindergarten Information Night and Teacher Panel. This night is dedicated to providing you with a picture of what to expect in kindergarten. Because this is a presentation, it is designed for parents and caregivers only. Based on your program, you will either go to the Multi-purpose room for the monolingual presentation or the gym for the Dual Language presentation. In addition to the presentation, we will have a panel of teachers that will provide information and answer questions to ensure that our families have a solid outline of kindergarten information and expectations. Our goal is to set you and your child up for success. We hope to see you there!
Date: Monday, April 29th
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Woodland Primary School
A Day in the Life of a Kindergarten Wildcat!
Do you want to get a peek at what a day in the life of our Wildcats looks like? Check out this amazing video! This is a great way to see our kindergarten students live and in action. It's a day full of learning, friendships and fun!
Mark Your Calendars!
All of the events will be held at Woodland Primary School and information about each event is below.
4/29/24 Parent Presentation and Teacher Panel
5/11/24 Sneak Peek
TBD in August-Welcome Time Event
(Please note our 2024-2025 school calendar isn't confirmed, once approved, a calendar will be posted)
Upcoming Events
Dual Language Lottery
The Dual Language Lottery is currently open. If you already signed up for the lottery at our March 6th event, you don't need to sign up again. If you haven't signed up and would like to be on our lottery list, please click the link HERE. ***Please note that your child must be registered before the lottery to be considered eligible for the lottery.
The lottery will happen on April 10, 2024. You will receive a notification from Mrs. Sanchez-Szepesi notifying you if your child is in the program or if your child has been waitlisted.
K Parent Information and Teacher Panel
April 29, 2024
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
This event is for parents to attend and they would either attend the monolingual presentation or the Dual Language presentation. Specific details about each program would be shared by a teacher panel and time would be allotted to answer questions from parents.
Sneak Peek
May 11, 2024
10:00-12:00 p.m.
This event is an open-house style event that gives families a chance to walk the entire school, take a bus ride, play on the playground, meet other families and more. Additional community resources are present like the Gurnee Police Department, Gurnee Fire Department, the PTA, and Touch a Truck.
Welcome Times
Date: TBD This date will be confirmed once the 2024-2025 calendar is approved by the Board of Education. (The first day for grades 1-8, for EC/WELE/K this is our Welcome Time day)
During this event, families are invited to bring in their supplies, meet Primary staff, their teacher and tour the room.
Kindergarten Registration is Open and Happening Now!
The registration portal opened on March 15th for all NEW families to Woodland District 50. Existing/returning families that already have a Skyward account will register in May. All of the registration information, including the documents needed for residency and enrollment are located HERE.
We ask that families register as soon as possible so that we can plan for the upcoming school year. Contact information regarding specific questions about registration can be located on the registration page.
Meet our Special Area Teachers!
A big part of kindergarten is visiting special area teachers for Physical Education, Music, Library and more! Take a look at the fun our Wildcats will have when they visit special area teachers.
Kindergarten FAQ's
You've got questions? We've got answers! Check out our most frequently asked questions by clicking HERE or on the image below.
Resources & Links!
Dates, information and more! Bookmark this page to stay current with announcements.
This list will be used until mid-July. Once we turn over to the new school year, you will receive messages from the principal via Skyward alerts.
Kindergarten Resources Document 1
Kindergarten Readiness Document 2
Here are some great resources to check out regarding kindergarten readiness.
Dual language Links
Dual Language Parent Resources
Dual Language Website: Learn about the goals of our Two-Way Spanish Immersion Program, also known as Dual Language, and what subject areas are taught in which language.
Dual Language Parent Resources: This resource page was developed with the help of our dual language teachers and parents from our Dual Language Parent Advisory Committee. You will find resources for you like, how to know if dual language is right for your child and resources for your child like, "El mono sÃliaba" and "Rockalingua".
This resource if from Kristen Carruthers, our Kindergarten Family Coordinator.
Meet our Primary Staff
The staff at Woodland Primary School come to school each day excited to work with your child and to support your child in their development. We pride ourselves on being warm, welcoming and approachable. We work hard to build a relationship with our students to ensure that Woodland Primary is a safe learning environment. Click the yearbook picture below to check us out!
School Supply Lists
School supply lists haven't been completed for the 2024-2025 school year, but take a peek at this year's list to get an idea of what is typically on our list. Click HERE.