The Cub Corner
Expect Excellence In Everything
October 15, 2021
A Note from Mr. Bender
Thank you to everyone that has participated in our Step It Up! Fundraiser. It’s been hugely successful so far, and there is still time to participate! Students can still bring back their Golden Ticket on Monday, October 18 to redeem their prizes! The funds we are raising will benefit our students and school.
Conferences will take place next week. If you have not signed up for a conference yet, please email your child’s teacher to set up a time to meet. Conferences are available either in-person or virtually through Zoom. We look forward to seeing parents next week!
Wednesday 10/20 is a Digital Learning Day for all students. Students will learn asynchronously from home. Please make sure your child logs in to complete their assignments on Tuesday. Teachers will be checking email periodically during the day in between conferences.
Thursday, 10/21 is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:15 pm. If you need to change your child’s transportation, please send in a handwritten note.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mike Bender
Principal
Important Dates
10/18-22 Parent Teacher Conferences
10/18-21 Great Days of Service
10/19 Picture Day!
10/20 Digital Learning Day
10/20 PTA Skate Night at Skate Country
10/21 Early Release (Students dismiss at 12:15 pm)
10/22 Relay For Life Hat Day $1.00
10/23 SHAPE Workday at WMES 9:30-12:00
10/26 Field Day (Grades K-1)
10/27 Field Day (Grades 2-3)
10/28 Field Day (Grades 4-5)
10/28 PTA Trunk or Treat 6:00pm-8:00pm
10/25-29 Red Ribbon Week
Early Release
Early release takes place on Thursday, October 21st. Wednesday, October 20th is a scheduled Digital Learning Day. Students will work online asynchronously. On Thursday, October 21st, students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m.. If you need to change your child's transportation on Thursday due to early release, please send in a handwritten note. We cannot accept transportation changes over the phone or through email. Thank you!
El lanzamiento anticipado se lleva a cabo el jueves 21 de octubre. El miércoles 20 de octubre es un Día de Aprendizaje Digital programado. Los estudiantes trabajarán en línea de forma asíncrona. El jueves 21 de octubre, los estudiantes serán despedidos a las 12:15 p.m. Si necesita cambiar el transporte de su hijo el jueves debido a la liberación anticipada, envíe una nota escrita a mano. No podemos aceptar cambios de transporte por teléfono o por correo electrónico. ¡Gracias!
Please contact your child's teacher if you have not scheduled a conference for the upcoming week. Conferences are available via Zoom or in-person at WMES.
Fall Picture Day
Picture Day for in-person students is Tuesday, October 19. Digital students can drop in anytime to have their picture taken between 8:30-10:30 am on Wednesday, November 10.
Order pictures online using the link below. Pictures can be ordered online until October 19 at 12:00pm.
WE ARE OFF TO AN AMAZING START WITH OUR PTA FUNDRAISER!
In the past 24 hours, hundreds of families answered our CALL TO ACTION, sending thousands of donation invitations to friends & family around the world! What a great way to support your student using their AWESOMENESS to help others!
The response was so amazing, we have decided to extend the deadline until Monday! That’s right: If you didn't yet have a chance to register and send donation invitations, click the link below and join our REVOLUTION of FUN!
www.stepitupkids.com/WoodwardMillES30043
If you complete the Golden Ticket assignment and return it to school Monday, your student can still win prizes! Next week we will be randomly drawing students’ names and giving away some amazing bonus rewards. Don't miss out!
Register and send 10 donation invitations tonight and your child can still be part of the GOLDEN TICKET fun!
It’s never too late to make a difference! Thank you in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
Your PTA
Questions about how to complete your Golden Ticket?
Click here: www.pop4kids.com/golden-ticket-how-toAKS Annual Review
Red Ribbon Week: October 25-29
SHAPE Grant
Lunch Menu
Monday: Corn dogs or yogurt basket
Tuesday: Spinach cheese dip and chips or Italian pull apart cheesy bread
Wednesday: Yogurt basket (Digital Learning Day- pick up at bus stops)
Thursday: Peanut butter and jelly (Early Release)
Friday: Taco Joe sandwich or yogurt bowl and oat bar
Character Trait and Mindfulness Activity of the Month
Every month, we focus on a character trait to instill great character into our cubs. The character trait for the month of October is Sharing. Sharing includes sharing things and sharing ideas! As a reminder, teachers will be choosing one student this month who has exhibited sharing the most to represent his/her class as the Cub of the Month.
Great Days of Service is a great time to focus on this character trait! Consider bringing in food items to share with others in our community! The top 3 classes in the school who collect the most items will earn an extra recess!
Each month, we will feature a mindfulness activity on the announcements, during class meetings, and on our eCLASS page. You can watch Mrs. Woodworth do a demonstration of each month’s activity on the counseling eCLASS page. This month is “Slowly, Slowly”.
Bullying Lesson
Reading Rewards
Keep reading and logging your October reading rewards minutes! October reading logs were sent home in the Friday, Oct. 1st weekly folders. All October reading minutes will be due on or before Monday, Nov. 1st. Be sure your log is complete, with 20 different dates in October indicated on the log, with at least 20 total minutes of reading for each date. Incomplete logs will not be accepted.
We had many September readers! Prizes will be awarded early next week. In order to earn a prize each month, participating students will read and log at least 20 minutes per day for at least 20 days in the month. Students can read independently or with their parents at home. After completing the monthly requirement, logs are returned to the homeroom teacher. Parent initials are required in order to verify the reading.
If you have any questions about the Reading Rewards program, refer to the reading rewards link on the media center page of the school website or contact Jennifer.Alden@gcpsk12.org.
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WMES Spiritwear on sale now!
Get your Spirit Wear! Email Ellen Chaffee for an order form at ellechaff33@gmail.com.
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Publix Partners
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Participating is easy! Simply sign up for Club Publix or log in to your existing account, click Publix Partners, and select a school. Then, every time you shop at Publix, pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout. We’ll give back to the school of your choice—one of the many perks of being a Club Publix member!
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