Lumberjack Log
Woodside's Parent Newsletter; Welcome February 2024!
Note From the Principal; Ms. Kolarik
Welcome to that long stretch before spring break at the end of March and state assessments from mid-March through April! The good news? It's a time when we begin to see a lot more growth from students! More good news? In addition to the wonderful classroom lessons and activities your child's teacher works hard to create to cultivate that growth, our entire school community pulls together too.
The support from Parent Teacher Organization is so good for all of our kids--I know many adults have asked how can they be part, but not necessarily make any in-person meetings; It is possible! We have virtual meetings and just require internet/data and either a phone or device to connect. Contact our PTO President, Becky Wysocki, on how you can help or how to attend our virtual PTO meetings. PTO has raised funds to help support our students and staff in a variety ways including; Woodside Pride events for students, events for our students, dinners for our staff, and purchasing other needs for the wonderful Woodside experience our students enjoy. The funds through many of our fundraisers go directly to the PTO.
And, of course, your support through encouraging your child to read, read, read; keeping in contact with your child's teacher; and ensuring your child's school attendance when they are healthy are, no doubt, factors in the growth of your child.
Yours in Partnership,
Julie Kolarik
Congratulations to our Math 24 Reps!
- The students that are representing our school for 4th grade are: Quinn, Brooklynn, and Arianna and the alternate is Lyla.
- The students representing our 5th grade are; Mason, Hudson, Easton K., and the alternate is Annie.
Congrats Students! Good luck in March!"
Congratulations to Our Top 2 Spellers!
Our 4th and 5th grade teachers hosted a spelling bee in January and all competitors did a great job! (It's not an easy feat to accomplish.) Congratulations to our top spellers;
- Lathan
- Isabelle B.
Good Morning!
Thank you for following our safety policies and procedures. Reminders;
- School Hours; 8:45-3:30 (Late Start Mondays 9-3:30)
- Please do not drop students off anywhere on school grounds earlier than 8:30 and use our drop-off/pick up lane to do so.
- No passing in the drop-off/pick up lanes.
- Pick-up 4K-5; 3:35 (school goes until 3:30)- PM-right turn only out of front parking lot.
- Please be patient with our students, staff, and families.
It's Here!!! Winter Weather & School Closures
Fresh air and a chance to work off excess energy are important ingredients to children who are in school all day. Therefore, all of our students are expected to participate in outdoor recess except in the times when the weather does not allow this to occur. The guidelines below are in effect for all recess/outside activities.
- If the temperature (actual temperature) is below zero, no one goes outside
- If the temperature is above zero and the wind chill is between 0 and -10 degrees, students may go outside if properly dressed for 10-15 minutes
- If the temperature is above zero and the wind chill is colder than -10 degrees, students may not go outside
- When there is snow, students must have cold weather attire, including boots and snow pants, in order to play in the snow.
- Students should not wear their boots in the building throughout the day. Please have another pair of shoes for students to change into.
If we have another snow day, it will be a "traditional snow day" with no work to do. IF we have another one, the fourth, it will be a remote learning day. Packets with activities, "priority time" schedules, and overall expectations have already been sent home. Please contact your child's classroom teacher with questions.
Calendar
Reminder: Please keep collecting those pop tops! Starting in April your child will be able to bring them to school. Stay tuned for more information!
- Friday, February 2; PTO Family Movie Night 6 PM, Woodside Gym--bring your family and your blankets, pillows, lawn chairs to watch Super Mario Brothers. Water and popcorn will be available.
- Friday, February 9: 100th day of school!!
- Monday, February 12-Friday, February 16: Wellness Week (in conjunction with American Heart Association! See details on link here and below) The class with the percentage of participants for the week wins a prize from our PTO
Monday 2/12--Team jersey or hat day
Tues 2/13--Tie dye or wear Blue
Wed. 2/14--PJ day or wear green
Thurs 2/15--Dress like your future self or wear purple
Fri 2/16--Stay'n alive! Wear Red or hearts(Woodside Lumberjack)
February 12-26; Butter Braids PTO Fundraiser
- Friday, February 16: Popcorn Friday-
- Monday, February 19: Woodside PTO Meeting--it's virtual!
- Tuesday, February 20: Please return yearbook forms (will be sent home in the beginning of February) AND 4K informational meeting at Pitsch Early Learning Center from 5PM-6PM (details below)
- Wednesday, February 28: Kindergarten Registration at our District Enrollment Center (details below)
- Thursday, February 29: Kindergarten Registration at our District Enrollment Center (details below) and End of Trimester
News from Nurse Mandy
Did you know that our bodies are made of about 60% water? Staying hydrated is important to keep your body functioning at its best. If there isn’t enough water in your body, essential functions such as circulation, transporting nutrients, protecting joints and organs, maintaining body temperature and removing wastes don’t function properly. Being under hydrated or dehydrated can also impair brain function and increase mood swings. Cognitive functions, such as doing math problems, learning to read and remembering things, could be decreased. This feeling is commonly referred to as brain fog.
Some symptoms of underhydration or dehydration could be dry, chapped lips, dry skin, headaches, having little energy and dark urine. How much water should you drink each day? For school age kids, between 5-7 cups each day. Remember to drink more when it is hot when you play outside or doing a lot of exercise, sweating can cause dehydration. Drinks like soda, coffee and juice shouldn’t count towards water count as caffeine can dehydrate and juices can have a lot of extra sugar and salt in them. Some tips on encouraging students to drink water is to let them pick out a special water bottle, add fresh or frozen fruit to the water, add herbs like mint, rosemary or basil and . There are a lot of different ways to flavor water.
Please remember as winter has finally started, ensure your children have the appropriate weather gear to go outside: hats, coats, gloves, snow pants and boots. Students need to have all of these to play outside in the snow. Also, please keep your student home if they are not feeling well enough to attend. Students are required to remain home until fever-free (less than 100.4 degrees) without the use of medication as well as 24 hours after the last episode of vomit/diarrhea.
Stay healthy and well,
Nurse Mandy
PTO Updates
February PTO updates:
- Check out our WRPS Woodside PTO Facebook to see pictures!
- PTO's Butter Braid Fundraisers are coming
- Popcorn Fridays continue to take place the 3rd Friday of every month.
- PTO meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Please join us at our next virtual PTO meeting on Monday, February 20 @ 7pm via Google Meet.
Parent Corner: Check this Out for To-Do's with your Child!
Age 2-7
- Name five people you love most in the world, and why (animals are OK too).
- There’s a song that goes: “when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore…’ What other foods does the moon look like? (Amore is Italian for the word, love)
- What makes you feel loved?
Age 8-13
- Do you find it easy to say I love you, or hard? Are there times when it’s harder than others?
- Who or what exemplifies the meaning of “love” to you?
- Do you have a favorite love story? Is it from a book, movie or real life? Talk about it.
Age 14-100
- One of the Beatles’ most famous songs is “All You Need is Love.” Do you think that’s true? What other necessities might you throw in there?
- Who was the first person you fell in love with? ( or “Talk about your first love.”)
- What one lesson about love would you share with those younger than you?
Please see below for District and Community Information
Please see attachment for more information on the Affordable Connectivity Program
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is Winding Down Families should be aware that the FCC has begun to wind down the “Affordable Connectivity Program,” which allows eligible households to receive a discount of up to $30 per month for broadband service, and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.
Thank You for Sharing Your Child with Us!
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Spanish
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