The Cub Corner
Expect Excellence In Everything
January 21, 2022
A Note from Mr. Bender
Families,
We will have a district-wide Digital Learning Day on Tuesday, January 25. All students will learn asynchronously from home. Teachers will be checking their email periodically throughout the day to answer questions.
As a reminder, masks continue to be required inside all GCPS buildings. Please send your child to school each day with a mask. We appreciate your support.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mike Bender
Principal
Important Dates
1/25 Digital Learning Day #4
1/31 Kids Heart Challenge Kicks-Off
2/17-2/21 School Holiday (No School!)
As part of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ family engagement initiative, the school district seeks to empower parents with tools that allow them to help their children at home. Our AKS at Home project provides math and language arts resources to support families of children in grades K-5 so that they truly are partners in their children’s learning. This support is available for families to access in the format that suits them and their schedule best. They can attend live virtual meetings, view recorded information at a time that best fits their schedule, and gain tips and suggestions on how to best help their children through tip sheets on a wide variety of topics.
We invite our families to sign up for a virtual session to learn more about how they can support their children.
Upcoming Dates:
Kindergarten- Math, Jan. 25 and English Language Arts, Feb. 1
First Grade- Math, Jan. 25 and English Language Arts, Feb. 1
Second Grade- Math, Jan. 27 and English Language Arts, Feb. 3
Third Grade- Math, Jan. 27 and English Language Arts, Feb. 3
Fourth Grade- Math, Jan. 26 and English Language Arts, Feb. 2
Fifth Grade- Math, Jan. 26 and English Language Arts, Feb. 2
For more information please click the link below.
Lunch Menu
Monday: Veggie nuggets or chicken nuggets
Tuesday: Digital Learning Day- burrito
Wednesday: Chicken sandwich, yogurt bowl, or PBJ
Thursday: Pizza
Friday: Seafood basket or burrito
Winter Coats
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 January is Citizenship. Citizenship means thinking about what is best, not just for yourself, but for others and the community around you as well. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a great time to talk about this character trait! As a reminder, teachers will be choosing one student this month who has exhibited citizenship the most to represent his/her class as the Cub of the Month.
Personal Safety Lessons
2022 Georgia Picture Book Nominee Spotlight
Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
As a little boy watches his father, a bricklayer, work hard to build the city, both dream of building a house of their own. This nominee celebrates the joyful work ethic of the characters and the fulfillment of their dreams.
Reading Rewards
December rewards were distributed this week! I hope you are reading and logging your January minutes! January logs will be due on or before Tuesday, February 1.
If you lose your log or find you need a replacement, monthly logs can be downloaded and printed from the media center link of the school website. Look for the Reading Rewards link on the left side of the media center website.
Monthly logs should reflect 20 different dates in the month, with at least 20 total minutes of reading for each date. Incomplete logs will not be accepted. 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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Publix Partners
Support your school every time you shop!
Publix Partners has contributed $38.7 million to more than 4,950 schools across the Southeast since the program's inception.
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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Location: 2020 Buford Drive Northeast, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
Phone: 678-407-7590