Woodland D50 News and Information
New Superintendent Meet and Greet, Feedback Request
Dr. Machak will be out and about across our community over the next few weeks and he wants to meet you! What are your biggest priorities for your child’s education, and what questions and concerns do you have about the 2022-23 school year. Please join us at any of the following events, or share your thoughts through this google form. Your feedback will help us identify district priorities moving forward, and/or help us identify areas of misunderstanding or concern.
Letter from Dr. Machak, sent July 7, 2022 - English / Spanish
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline, July 15
- Board of Education Meeting, July 28
Gurnee Days Community Celebration, Adopt an Animal
Woodland is excited to once again represent our school district in the Gurnee Days Parade. This year’s theme is “Life’s a Zoo” and we need your help to show Gurnee that we are Wild about Woodland!
Will you adopt an animal and help us make zoo animals for the float? We will provide all the materials needed, you just need to add your own creative style, and return your animal for a spot in the Woodland zoo. See the animals and props available for adoption in English / Spanish.
Materials pick-up:
July 11 - 14 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Woodland Primary School 17366 W. Gages Lake Rd. Gages Lake, IL 60030
Animal Delivery:
July 26 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Woodland Primary School 17366 W. Gages Lake Rd. Gages Lake, IL 60030
Send an email to BHagstrom@dist50.net to Adopt an Animal (first come, first served)
Deadline to Register for Next School Year, July 15
Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year for returning students. Please visit Skyward Family Access to begin the re-registration process as soon as possible. The deadline is July 15, 2022.
Online Registration INSTRUCTIONS for Returning Students
Trouble logging in?
On the Family Access login screen there is a “forgot your login/password” option available to assist. For help with logging in and to request login credentials, you may send an email to AccessHelp@dist50.net.
An Adults Guide to Helping Children Process Tragic Events
Join Warren Youth & Family Services for a discussion on how we can talk with children and teens about the recent mass shootings, manage anxiety and model healthy coping skills. This free event will provide parents and caregivers with timely information and an opportunity to ask questions.
This presentation is in partnership with Mind Chicago and will be facilitated by Dr. Courtney Wells, a trauma psychologist and TEDx speaker from Pivot Psychological Services and Lee Wells, AM, LCSW, Clinical Director and Co-owner of Mind Chicago.
Date: Thursday, July 14
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Format: Virtual
Dental Exam Required for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade and 6th Grade
Wildcats entering Kindergarten, 2nd Grade and 6th Grade are required to have a dental exam before the school year.
Woodland has partnered with Smile Programs, the mobile dentists, to offer in-school dental care. They will provide preventative dental services including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealant application, as needed. In order to get the services, parents must submit the online consent form two weeks prior to the event.
DATES & TIME:
- Saturday, August 13, 2022, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Saturday, August 20, 2022, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Woodland Intermediate, 1115 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee
Sign up your child today at www.myschooldentist.com
Woodland Earns Recognition for PBIS Implementation
Time to celebrate! Woodland has recently been recognized for our work implementing equitable, multi-tiered systems of support. This is a school-wide framework aimed at closing achievement gaps, and supporting our students in meeting ROAR expectations.
This framework has helped us increase the consistency of effective instruction for all students, build staff knowledge and skills to support all learners, use data to proactively identify and provide support for students, and shift to a culture that supports stronger relationships with students and their families.
All four schools were recognized by the Midwest PBIS Network. Learn more about Midwest PBIS Network’s Recognition.