The energy was at a high level as students entered the building today! It is amazing how the students have a positive approach toward school on a half day Friday in April. I am amazed that our 8th graders will be moving on in just about a month. I have really enjoyed this group of students and know that they are going to be successful in the future. More about these 8th graders in a future blog.
Spring Map Testing
Spring Map Testing starts this week. Students are ready and have been progress monitoring themselves all year.
Monday, April 29th 6/7/8 grade Math
Tuesday, April 30th 6/7/8 grade Reading
Leadership Training Opportunity for Current 8th Graders
Eighth-grade students have an opportunity to participate in "Future Leaders of Stevenson" leadership training at Stevenson High School on May 13, 6– 9 p.m. Students are requested to complete THIS SURVEY and submit it by Apr. 30. Participation is limited to 75 students, so those interested should submit their survey responses promptly. The admission fee is $15. Dinner will be served.
6th Grade Dental Exams - May 15th Deadline
Proof of dental exam for all 6th grade students are due by May 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Kaufmann in our main office. 847-353-8500.
8th Grade Parents-End of the School Year Information
End of the year events and graduation information is available on the website. You will need to go to the 8th Grade Info site, print out the information and turn back to the Woodlawn main office. Information about graduation gowns and tickets, the bowling party, our Great America trip and the last ½ day of school are all in this letter.
Click here for the Woodlawn Daily Announcements
Click here for the PTO Blog
Click here for the Band & Orchestra Blog
Assembly
We had a local dog training company come in and do an assembly for our students. It was interesting to see how the group has worked with the dogs and the questions that our students brought up. Thank you to our PTO for this fun event!
Finally, I know that I have said this before, but I am generally a very positive person. Like anyone else, there are things that irritate me beyond belief. Here is just a small sampling of things that annoyed me this week.
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Purchase stickers that simply will not come off of the item I purchased. (Barcode sticker on grill tongs I bought)
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People who cannot use the self service checkout counter at Target. (Seriously, it isn’t that hard!)
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More snow? (I am complaining in advance of Saturday...9% chance of 8” of snow? WHAT?!?)
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Slow drivers in the fast line on the highway. (yes- a few weeks ago I said that I am a serene driver, but I still enjoy the left lane)
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When I do the dishes and one of my kids puts a dish in the sink the instant I am finished.
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Placing two different but similar looking socks on my feet.
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People who continually scrape their yogurt container then there is nothing left in the cup.
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When I am watching a movie and a family member comes in and starts asking me questions about the movie.
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Lists of 10 items that only contain 9 items.