The Cub Corner
Expect Excellence In Everything
February 19, 2021
A Note from Mr. Bender
Dear Families,
Thank you to everyone that attended a parent-teacher conference this week. Our teachers enjoyed meeting with families and sharing the great work our students are doing! If you were not able to attend a conference, it’s not too late. Please reach out to your child’s teacher to set up a time to meet.
Thank you to Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Jones for organizing the Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser. Our students and families raised over $10,000 for the American Heart Association, and Mrs. Jones was a great sport getting a pie in the face on the morning announcements! Way to go, Cubs!
Did you know that 2020-2021 yearbooks are currently on sale? Please see below for more information on ordering yours!
Have a great weekend!
Mike Bender
Principal
Important Dates
3/2: Digital Learning Day for ALL Students (Planning day for staff)
3/12: Inclement Weather Make-Up Day (No School!)
3/16: Digital Learning Day for ALL Students (Planning day for staff)
4/5-4/9: Spring Break (No School!)
4/20: Digital Learning Day for ALL Students (Planning day for staff)
Kids Heart Challenge with Mrs. Watson & Mrs. Jones
During the 2021 Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser we ended up raising $10,002.39! We beat the $10,000 mark, Woodward Mill!!! Your donations helped to raise life-saving funds for the American Heart Association.
Now, it’s time for the team update... Mrs. Watson's team of 1st grade, 3rd grade, and 5th grade were able to keep the lead, so you know what that means... Mrs. Jones gets the pie in the face this year!
Thank you all for your participation in the 2021 Kids Heart Challenge, and congratulations on raising $10,002.39 this year!
Before pies were thrown!
Mrs. Watson won!
Pie in the face for Mrs. Jones
Lunch Menu: February 22-26, 2021
Monday: Beef burito, chieck quesadilla
Tuesday: Dill chicken
Wednesday: Chicken sandwich
Thursday: Bosco
Friday: Asian chicken bites
You are an important partner with your child’s teacher, whether your child is learning at home or at school. To help you support your child’s learning, GCPS is launching a new initiative called AKS at Home. With this project, families will learn ways to help their child practice skills they are learning in class as part of the district’s Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum. Parents have access to a library of recorded sessions and tipsheets. Find more information on the AKS at Home web page. **NEW DATES FOR SECOND SEMESTER HAVE BEEN ADDED!**
Your counselors are available for individual sessions with digital students during office hours or by appointment. Check out our eClass page to speak with us and for other resources!
Character Word of the Month: Kindness
The character word for the month is Kindness. Teachers will be on the lookout for students exhibiting kindness to be chosen for the Cub of the Month!
Kindness Week
Kindness Week may be officially over, but we don’t want it to end! Since last week was unexpectedly cut short, let’s keep the kindness going! Students will have until Friday, February 26th to complete their scavenger hunts and kindness links. Check out the Woodward Mill Counseling eClass page for all things Kindness Week!
Caring Award
Curbside Media Center Services
Reading Rewards
The goal of our Reading Rewards program is to help students develop a consistent habit of reading. The monthly requirement is to read, outside of school hours, at least 20 minutes a day for at least 20 days of the month. Students are expected to list book titles and minutes read on each of the 20 dates that are logged on the form. Parents must initial each of the entry dates.
For students to be recognized, the reading log must be turned in on time and considered complete. Students can complete and submit a paper or digital log. The digital log, which can be found on the school home page of eCLASS. The digital log is an editable pdf file that can be downloaded and saved to your computer at home. Once complete the digital log is submitted as an eCLASS assignment.
All February Reading Rewards logs will be due on or before Monday, March 1. Reading logs can be turned into your teacher anytime you have finished the requirements! No logs should be received before the 21st of each month.
If you have any questions about the Reading Rewards program, please email Jennifer.Alden@gcpsk12.org.
Georgia Picture Book Nominee Spotlight: "Sulwe"
Sulwe
Written by Lupita Nyong’o and illustrated by Vashti Harrison
When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.
The purpose of this annual program is to foster a love of reading in the children of Georgia and to introduce students to books of literary excellence. After reading at least ten of the twenty nominees, students will vote for their favorite book. All votes will be submitted to the University of Georgia in late February. The Georgia Picture Book Award Winner will be announced in March.
Read Across America Spirit Week: March 1-5
Information Coming Soon!
Future WMES Cubs
WMES Facemasks
"The Promise of Gwinnett” campaign is a means of focusing attention on the importance of public education, the role it plays in our nation, and the outstanding schools found right here in Gwinnett County. In addition, the campaign focuses on the accomplishments of our students and the promise they hold for a bright future. Click here to visit the Promise of Gwinnett.
In5ive is a fast-paced, fact-filled informative program that gives you a quick five-minute update on the latest good news in education from Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Help our school everytime you shop! Enroll in the Publix Partners program to earn money for Woodward Mill every time you go grocery shopping.
Woodward Mill just received our quarterly check from the Publix Partners program for $122 dollars. Please help us raise more money for our school by registering for a Publix Partners account and entering your phone number every time you grocery shop at Publix. Every dollar counts!
Business Partners
Woodward Mill would like to take this opportunity to thank the numerous business partners that support the students and teachers at our school. Our business partners support our school in various ways such as sponsoring after-school clubs, providing teacher appreciation gifts, donating supplies, and mentoring students. Please check out our wonderful business partners below:
Woodward Mill proudly thanks our business partners! Please support these businesses that support our school!
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About Us
Website: http://www.woodwardmilles.com
Location: 2020 Buford Drive Northeast, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Phone: 678-407-7590