Principal’s Message
Hello Wolverine families!
Yesterday was our first round of state testing as students began the language arts section of this annual exam. We’ll be wrapping up this portion of testing today, Wednesday, and the math component will be given in two weeks on May 16th and 17th. We’ll finish up with the state science test (8th graders only) on the 24th and 25th of May.
The results we receive from the state test provide us with important data to help drive our school and district instructional goals. The experience of taking the state exam also provides kids with an opportunity to practice the critical thinking skills required in taking a standardized test. You can support your student by helping them show up on time, well rested, and mentally prepared to do their best. Before they engage in the exam we’re giving them a physical activity and movement break and some of our parent volunteers are providing a snack break halfway through the testing session (thank you volunteers!). Have a great rest of the week and we’ll see some of you outside tomorrow for our next track meet!
Sincerely,
Mike Strande
8th Grade Celebration and Ceremony
The end of the year is fast approaching! Our 8th graders are almost ready to begin high school and we want to acknowledge and appreciate all the growth and perseverance they’ve shown over the past three years. We’ll be holding our ceremony to acknowledge each 8th grade student on Wednesday, June 14th from 2:45-3:30. Parents will be invited to attend in the gymnasium as we say a few words, listen to a brief performance and hand out certificates to every 8th grade student here at Wood.
Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8th-12th. The PTSA has put together a Sign Up Genius with a few ways you can help celebrate our amazing teachers during this week. Thanks for looking!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49AAAC2CA6FB6-teacher1
Incoming 6th Graders
It was a pleasure to see and meet some of our students and families of incoming 6th graders last week for a parent info night. Also, Lowrie 5th graders took a tour of Wood on Monday and this Friday we’ll be welcoming Boones Ferry 5th graders for their visit to Wood. We’re excited to help kids and families prepare for the next step in their education as they finish out their primary school experience.
