On Monday, October 31, 2022, we will offer the opportunity to our students to dress up for Halloween and parade around our building! More information to come as the committee finalizes it.

Several guidelines to follow when costume decisions are being made:

• Students must dress in attire that does not include blood, weapons or swords of any nature. Those items should be kept at home.
• Children should wear comfortable and safe shoes.
• Masks/face coverings need to have clear areas for eyes and breathing.
• Please keep costumes as simple as possible so students have more time to enjoy the activities rather than spend all of their time getting into and out of the costume.
• Costumes must be able to go over top of the clothing that the children wear to school.

Our tentative brief parade (weather permitting) will be scheduled for 9:45am, and students will parade along the sidewalk in front of the school, exiting from Door 9. They will walk the sidewalk all along the front of the school and follow it around back to the blacktop area. They will make a loop and then enter Door 8 (the playground door) to return to their rooms.

9:25-9:45 change for parade - staff will support the changing in K-2
9:45-10:30 Halloween Parade: The parade would be held outside with family (weather
permitting) and the route would consist of exiting through the doors in the 3/4 wing. 4th would lead, followed by 3, 2, 1, K. Family will line the grass/blacktop beside the sidewalk and students will walk the entirety of the sidewalk and wrap around the back of the building and enter through the recess doors. Family members will be able to line the parking lot and grass beside the sidewalk and the perimeter of the blacktop out back.

Parking is our biggest concern. Last year families made it work, so let's hope it goes as well this year!

Welcome to October! The school year is going by quickly, and it is hard to believe we've already been in session 6 weeks! Picture day is right around the corner on October 14th!

Our school earned another first place prize for the 2022 Homecoming Parade in Lock Haven featuring the "Mouse Trap" float! This picture was taken before the parade started, and it represents true family engagement! Everyone worked together to support the school in whatever way they could, and no matter how you look at it, that makes for a winning combination when it comes to children! Congratulations, Woodward Elementary!

Note: There are additional informational items that I will be adding as soon as I receive them. Please check this newsletter at least weekly to stay in the know!

October 4, 2022: Special meeting regarding Liberty Curtin Elementary- at CMMS Auditorium, 6:30pm

October 6, 2022: School Board work session at Bucktail High School, 6:30pm

October 10, 2022: Columbus Day - we are in school

October 11, 2022: Curriculum/Homework Tips/Google Classroom Title I Presentation, 6:00pm

October 12, 2022: Visit from Dunnstown Fire Company

October 13, 2022: School Board voting session at Administration, 6:30pm

October 14, 2022: Picture Day

October 14-16, 2022: Flaming Foliage in Renovo

October 20, 2022: PTO Meeting, 6:30pm; Principal Forum 6:00-6:30pm

October 24-31st, 2022: Red Ribbon Spirit Week (see image below for themes)

October 27, 2022: Policy 917, 918 and School Improvement Plan Review Committee Meeting, 5:30pm

October 31, 2022: Special Halloween activities

November 3, 2022: Early Dismissal

November 4, 2022: No School (Act 80 Day for teachers)

November 23, 2022: 3 Hour Early Dismissal

November 24-29, 2022: Thanksgiving Break (no school)

December 1, 2022: Save the Date for our Woodward Holiday Concert

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Our Woodward Student Ambassadors take on many roles throughout the school. They are learning leaders, and they help younger students and grade level peers with various tasks throughout the day. In addition to being good role models and helpers, they also help to make school decisions. It takes a great deal of hard work and commitment to become a Student Ambassador, and we ask students, family members and faculty/staff to join the students as they make their decisions to take on this leadership role. Please read the Commitment Agreement and talk to your child about the decision to become a 3rd or 4th grade Student Ambassador before signing up. Right now sign ups are closed. We will reopen them at a later date.

All schools will hold a Policy 917/Policy 918 Community Advisory Meeting. Elementary and secondary buildings with School Improvement plans will share those documents and seek community input to continually strive to build stronger, more transparent communications.

Required documents for families:

Right to Request Qualifications of Teachers (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us .

Note: If your child is taught for four or more weeks by a teacher who is instructing in a

content area for which they are not currently certified, the district must notify you. Four week

notification letters will be added here if that becomes necessary.

Non-Discrimination Statement (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rrmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us .

Title I District Parent Policy - Policy 918

Coaching Newsletter for Families - How We Teach Reading

Title I Complaint Procedure

School Improvement Plan

Special Trainings Offered Based on Family Survey Results:

6:00-6:30 via our Zoom Link (see PTO meeting link) on the following dates

November 7th - Health Awareness/Wellness

January 9th - Nutrition

February 9th - School Safety

March 16th - PSSA Testing/End of Year Benchmark

April 12th - Financial Tips

• Plan a Route: We know that children have a keen sense for curiosity and adventure. Plan your route together, in a familiar neighborhood, and identify places they are allowed and are not allowed to go. You could even make a map they could bring with them as they trick or treat.

• Choose Safe Costumes: Trick or treating often occurs in the evening as night begins to settle. Choosing costumes that are light colors and that allow the face to be clearly seen will keep your child safe. Choosing a costume that allows them to move freely may avoid tripping or falling.

• Check Candy: Remind children that some candies may be a choking hazard or trigger an allergy. Encourage them to wait until they are home or until a trusted adult checks the candy before they consume anything.

• Safety in Numbers: Families may have more fun when they travel with friends. If your children are old enough, encourage them to travel in groups rather than alone.

• Be Visible: Reflector stickers, flashlights, glow sticks, and glow jewelry help your child to be seen at night! Let the kids pick their glow items or carry the flashlights to make the evening even more fun!

Source: MommaBe.com

The Red Ribbon Campaign seeks to inspire kids to be happy, to be brave, and to be drug free. This year’s theme is to serve as a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free! For more information visit RedRibbon.org

#KeystoneCares sponsors Red Ribbon Week Activities each year to bring awareness to the students of KCSD. This year, there is a door decorating contest for any class who wishes to design a door around this year's theme, "Celebrate life, live drug free." #KeystoneCares also extends the invitation for all families and business as well to participate in the door decorating contest.

Send pictures of all door submissions to cmanning@kcsd.us no later then 10/28.

Look for West Branch Drug and Alcohol's table at your next home football game to get your Drug Free Swag!

BHS: October 7th

CMHS: October 28th

Look for daily facts on KCSD social media during the Red Ribbon Rally Week: October 23rd - October 31st!!

• October 24 (Monday) - Wear RED to kick off Red Ribbon Week!
• October 25 (Tuesday) - Team up against drugs - Wear your favorite team shirt/jersey.
• October 26 (Wednesday) - Head to toe, I am drug free! Wear a hat and crazy socks!
• October 27 (Thursday) - Wear Camo day - Drugs cannot find me!
• October 28 (Friday) - Celebrate Life - Live Drug Free! Your future is bright without drugs! - Wear a college shirt or dress like the job/career you want to have when you grow up!
• October 31 (Monday) - Say BOO to drugs! - Bring a school appropriate Halloween costume to wear during the parade!
  

As we enter the second full month of school for the 2022-2023 school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for making our arrival and dismissal routine go so smoothly! Our students are very comfortable with the routines, and our goal is to work with families to help students become more and more independent. Please remember to stay in the vehicle at drop off and pick up to keep the line moving. Little fingers and hands are getting stronger and more capable of buckling themselves into car seats, and this greatly benefits the process. Adults can check, but building that independence is a huge goal!

Please remember that we do not have permission for cars/family vehicles to use Armory Drive. Only buses may use that entrance. All family vehicles visiting Woodward at any time must use King Street. We don't want our Armory neighbors to feel that we aren't honoring the no trespassing signs.

SAFETY FIRST:

Please share our routine with family members who do the drop off and pick up. Recently we have had new visitors through the morning drop off line, and they do not understand that they must wait in the line and not pass on the left to get around those who take a little longer. We have children who get out on the driver's side before we can get there, and passing cars in the morning on the left side can lead to a dangerous outcome. Thank you for your help!

Poster Guidelines; Poster Contest Cover Letter

During upper elementary school, students experience changes, such as transitioning into adolescence, balancing more challenging classes/assignments, dealing with peer pressure, developing new friendships, caring about what others think/fitting in and/or personal situations. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) may contact our school counselor with any questions or concerns they may have regarding their student's academic, career, behavior and/or social-emotional well-being.

A counselor is someone to talk to, who will listen without judgment. A school counselor can assist in short-term counseling and if needed arrange long-term counseling and the SAP (Student Assistance Program) and Tier II support. Counselors can teach students tools to improve and cope with different situations, especially because sometimes it's hard to figure out where to start. Students may be want to see a counselor for the following reasons:

• Want to share an experience/feelings
• Feel depressed and/or lonely
• Have thoughts of self-harm
• Feel stressed and/or anxious
• Feel angry and/or frustrated
• Want to improve grade(s)
• Talk about college/careers
• Relationship/peer issues/conflicts
• Personal issues (divorce/separation, loss of a loved one, etc.)

To learn more or to schedule a meeting, please contact your student's school counselor.

Bonnie Owens: Woodward School Counselor

Phone: 570-893-4900 x3104

Email: bowens@kcsd.us

Did you know that KCSD has a district-wide School Social Worker?

If you feel that your family or your student could benefit in any way from the various services he can provide, please reach out to Kyle (his contact information is on his flier below!)

Keystone Central School District has School Resource Officers throughout our district for safety and security.

Officer Scott VanGorder - Central Mountain High School

Officer Cory Beaver - Bucktail High School & Renovo Elementary

Officer James Knarr - Central Mountain Middle School

Officer Mike Fetzer - Elementary district-wide and District Attendance Officer

Officer Todd Brian - District-wide

Students in grades K-4 are digging deep into the new math curriculum: Bridges. Teachers have heard comments such as, “This is fun math!” and “I’ve never done math like this before.” In October each grade level is jumping head first into Unit 2. Check out the links below to have an idea about what they’re learning.

• Kindergarten

• First Grade

• Second Grade

• Third Grade

• Fourth Grade

Did you know the Keystone Central School District offers a full cyber program to students K-12?

September is Employer "Re-engagement Month" at Keystone Central CTC. Please use the following link to read the the up coming events and information for September.

https://www.smore.com/j1b7n

The majority of the Fall aimsWeb+ assessments in grades K-4 as well as NWEA Map testing in grades 3-4 at Woodward have been completed. Parent/Family letters have been sent home. If you have any questions about the results or next steps please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.

aimsWebPlus Parent/Family Letter Explanation

Our intervention sessions, called WIN (What I Need), started October 4th.

Many questions can arise concerning your child's laptop, internet access, busing information or maybe you'd like to volunteer in your child's school. These links below can help you get answers or point you in the direction of who to speak to.

Mrs. Murty is the building principal (ext. 3102).

Mrs. Smith is the building secretary (ext. 3101).

Mrs. Owens is the school counselor (ext. 3104).

Please let us know how we can help and support your family.