We had a great week here at Woodlawn! I am so proud of everyone, working together and getting to know each other. Thank you to the PTO who provided the staff with a terrific back to school lunch. Our P.E. classes are working hard, beginning their running and the lunchroom is…the lunchroom. I will share more about that when we talk at curriculum night on Monday and Wednesday of next week. I hope you all enjoy the last blog of August 2022!
Curriculum Night- Save the Dates
The Woodlawn Curriculum Night is almost here. Make sure that you are here at 7p.m. for a presentation both Monday and Wednesday nights in the gym! 6th Grade will go from 7-8:30p.m. and grades 7 & 8 will go from 7-8:15p.m.
- 6th Grade Curriculum Night: Monday, August 29th.
- ILC Curriculum Night, and SLC Curriculum Night: Monday, August 29th.\
- 7th and 8th Grade Curriculum Night: Wednesday, August 31st.
Curriculum night begins at 7p.m. with a presentation from Mr. Grana and Mrs. Groncki. You are probably going to want to get here really early with headliners like the two of us!
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6th Grade 'Welcome to Woodlawn' Lunch
The PTO is excited to host a 'Welcome to Woodlawn' pizza lunch for our 6th grade students this coming Wednesday, August 31st. Free lunch will be provided to all the students along with a small gift. We invite all 6th grade parents to come help serve and see their child during lunch. If you would like to come, please email Dana Mills at [email protected] and let her know so we can have name tags ready for you if you are already in the system. Lunch runs from 12:00-12:25 so we ask you to arrive at 11:45am. We hope to see you Wednesday!
Last Call for Spirit Wear!!
Spirit Wear sales close tonight, 8/26, at midnight. Be sure to log onto MTK (Membership Toolkit) and check out all the great items we are offering this year. Any orders placed during this sale will be delivered to your child's classroom in mid-September.
NWEA MAP
All students in grades K-8 will be participating in NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment on Monday, August 29th and Wednesday, August 31st. The MAP assessment is a normed referenced, computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Like in previous years, all students will be taking the MAP test in reading and math during the school day.
D96 Thought Exchange Partnership
The District 96 Thought Exchange Partnership (TEP) offers parents opportunities to give feedback and receive information about District instruction, programs, and initiatives. Understanding parent perceptions is helpful for planning and communicating. Contact District 96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, with questions. In particular, the District invites parents who have students enrolled at Willow Grove Early Learning Center to consider joining the Thought Exchange Partnership. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15 from 6:30-8:00.p.m.
Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION
On October 14th, Woodlawn will be conducting the annual Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION. Students will be learning age appropriate safety procedures.
In compliance with the Safety Drill Act, parents have the right to exempt their child from the Law Enforcement Drill EDUCATION with their school peers.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the Law Enforcement Safety Drill Education with the other peers, please contact Greg Grana @ [email protected]. The administration will arrange for an alternative review of safety procedures with your child.
If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the drill.
Erin’s Law
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Be Seen & Heard ©. For more information about this presentation please go to www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
The focus of this developmentally appropriate and interactive program is to teach children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Opt-Out Procedures
The presentation to Woodlawn students will be during the school day on September 14th, 2022. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected]
Chorus
Calling ALL Woodlawn students! If you like to sing and are interested in singing with other students, please join chorus. Chorus meets on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:15 for 7th/8th graders and on Thursdays from 2:30-3:15 for 6th graders. Interested students should fill out the form to be added to the Schoology group.
6th Grade Chorus:
https://forms.gle/x4Dix3uvoi6LVpfy5
7th/8th Grade Chorus:
https://forms.gle/HvcNK1wRiqPwrHXx9
Please send any questions to Mrs. Wesbecher ([email protected]).
2022-2023 KCSD 96 Approved Snack List
Access the 2022-2023 KCSD 96 Approved Snack List.
Picture Day 2022
Picture Day 2022 will be THIS Wednesday, August 31st.
Here is the info from Color Portraits:
Color Portraits uses a prepay site and ordering will be closed at Midnight the day of Picture Day to process the orders. If parents missed prepaying they will have a chance to order pictures with their child's Ticket Code. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day.
View the ordering information. Do this in advance and let your Woodlawn student(s) know!
As teased a couple of weeks ago. Greg Grana in 7th grade and the same goofball 45 years later.
Save the Date!
Finally, you realize that you are getting old when your children talk about you when you are still in the room. Conversation starters like:
- “Take the remote away from Dad before he messes it up worse.”
- “Don’t even let Dad try, you know it isn’t going to work.”
- “Is he really trying to fix that (fill in the blank, lightbulb, window shade, door)? He hasn’t fixed anything in years.”
I mean, come on…I am in the room with you people. Honestly, I love my kids and they are awesome, but their patience level for someone who doesn’t flip through Netflix at the speed of light is very low. As your kids get older, just know you have this blatantly dismissive action to look forward to and enjoy.
Have a great weekend!