Student led conferences were a huge success. I like to tease the students as they enter the building, asking them if they are nervous about what their parents are about to find out about them. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. I have a number of items for the blog this week.
Regarding current events in the news
Parents, please take a moment to read this MESSAGE and contact our school office if you have questions.
DuFour Award Explanation
Mark your calendar. No, seriously...mark it now because you will forget and I don’t want to be here by myself. I have had so many Woodlawn parents congratulate me on behalf of the school, but they don’t quite understand what it is all about. The Wednesday following Spring Break, Wednesday, April 11th, we will be hosting an information night about what a Professional Learning Community is and how Woodlawn has risen to this highest level. We will have some celebration cake and punch so even if you don’t want to listen to me, there is a treat waiting for you. April 11th, 7p.m. Woodlawn. Mark your calendar now.
Book Fair
The PTO SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR is coming to the Woodlawn Learning Center next week – March 14th – March 16th. Mark your calendars!
For a sneak peak at some of the books that will be offered during next week’s fair – click here. Your student will have an opportunity to visit the fair during school but we will also be open before and after school from 7:15am – 3:15pm.
Can’t make the Fair? No problem – visit our book fair homepage to shop our online fair or to download the Scholastic App and shop via the app. Take $5 off your purchase of $25 or more when you purchase books using the Scholastic App! Use promo code APP18. All purchases benefit our school.
For questions, or if you are able to volunteer at this year’s Fair, please contact Laura LaCroix ([email protected])
BRING ON THE MADNESS!! The annual PTO SPRING FLING is just around the corner! The event will be held at Woodlawn’s gymnasium on Wednesday, March 21st from 2:30-5:00pm. There will be a DJ Party, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Ping Pong Tournament, Raffle Prizes and Food. Click here for MORE INFO
Tickets sales begin March 14th during lunch periods. Admission is $10 and includes all activities, food and a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 each.
If your son or daughter is interested in participating in the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM and turn it in when purchasing tickets.
We are still in need of volunteers. If you are able to help out, please click here to sign up - https://goo.gl/forms/p52oCdTI5uam0hdL2 or contact Laura LaCroix ([email protected])
Thank you in advance for volunteering!
This is a favorite for the kids so be sure to have your student get their tickets next week!
Don’t miss out!
Fireman Tony
The Countryside Fire Protection District is requesting that you please take the survey and share the following note and link to the Countryside Fire Protection District Community Stakeholder Survey via your e-mail blast and/or social media outlets. This is important feedback for us as an element of our strategic planning. The survey will go through March 18, 2018.
http://www.countrysidefire.com/cfpd-community-stakeholder-survey/
Woodlawn students' work in TASOL (The Art and Science of Living) gives them a community caring opportunity. READ MORE
Stand strong
ATTENTION: PARENTS OF 8th-GRADE STUDENTS:
Don't miss the Stand Strong annual transition to Stevenson High School on Wed., March 14th, from 7:00-8:30 PM at Stevenson High School. Both parents of 8th-grade students AND the students are invited--in separate rooms--to this event that will focus on the social transition to high school. Experts on hand to answer parents' questions include Dr. Cristina Cortesi, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator at Stevenson High School, Officer Rick Coakley, School Resource Officer at Stevenson, Claudia Kasten, Chief of Juvenile Division of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, and the Kesslers, parents of a former Stevenson graduate who struggles with addiction.
In another room, current high school students will answer questions from 8th-grade students.
The event will be held next Wednesday, March 14th from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Little Theater/Recital Hall (Parking Lot D). REGISTRATION is appreciated but not required.
Questions? Please contact Jamie Epstein at [email protected].
Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)
All Illinois schools will administer the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) to students enrolled in grades 5 and 8 only. The ISA will be given online. This assessment will be given on one day and most students will complete the assessment in about an hour.
Woodlawn will be administering the Illinois Science Assessment to 8th grade students on March 21st.
Mark your calendars, parents of current 8th graders
So many opportunities to get involved are ahead.... Learn about them at the Stevenson High School Co-Curricular Fair on Wed., Mar. 21, 6:30–8:30 p.m., in the SHS Field House. Incoming freshmen and their parents can get info about clubs, sports, and intramurals from student participants, coaches, and sponsors. LEARN MORE
Clock Change
We are SPRINGING AHEAD this weekend. Make sure you fix your clocks because you don’t what to be that family that is labeled as forgetful. Yes, this means we lose an hour.
Band & Orchestra Boosters
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Finally, my 15 year old daughter has her driving permit. First, a community service announcement... The Lake Zurich DMV is the best kept secret in Lake County. I was in and out in 15 minutes, with the workers being exceptionally nice. You are welcome. Now, I have been through the student driver battles before, three times to be exact. My oldest son was Mr. Confidence 2011 and needed to be taken down a peg, my oldest daughter was a bit tentative with the gas pedal (not any longer) and my younger son took some wide turns, but is probably my best driver. I decided a long time ago that I would teach the children how to drive. Easy decision for me. My wife was taught how to drive by her Chicago Police Captain father who held the belief that you needed to get the stick shift car into fourth gear on a sidestreet by the end of the block or you weren’t ready to continue. My wife is a lovely person but she turns into a different human being behind the wheel (I hope that she isn’t reading this), much like people going through our Woodlawn parking lot...slow down. I am much, much calmer. Hence, I am the family driver education instructor. This time, as the self proclaimed driving guru, it feels different. My daughter, who is so confident with her school work, social circles and athletics is a scared little puppy (makes me think of Bella, I miss that little thing) on the road. I try to keep my voice calm when I am in the passenger seat, but as you are bearing down on the guard rail, it is touch to keep that straight face. I will try to update you on our progress and man-o-man do I hope that there is progress. Wish me luck.