PLEASE NOTE: This newsletter was originally sent 7/11/23. Resending as a reminder about upcoming events, and for those that may not have seen the original due to summer break.

Dear Woodland Families,

I hope you had a nice 4th of July holiday and are busy enjoying your Summer Break! We just completed a fantastic summer school program on Friday, work is underway to renovate classrooms, parking lots, and - in the case of Elementary School - school office spaces in preparation of the start of the 2023-24 school year. I wanted to drop in today with a few mid-summer updates and let you know about some upcoming events.

Last summer, I hosted a series of “Meet and Greets” to learn more about your priorities for your child's education and to introduce myself to the community as our new Superintendent. These community interactions were so valuable to me, and I want to get out into the community again to talk to our families about the school year that just ended, preview our new five-year strategic plan, and really just take another opportunity to hear what’s on your mind as the calendar turns slowly but surely to August.

Hoping that you will plan to join me on the following dates at these locations throughout the District:

• Tuesday, July 18, 2 - 3 p.m.
  Grandwood Park Park District
  36630 N. Hutchins Road,
  Gurnee, IL 60031
  
  
• Wednesday, July 19, 4 - 5 p.m.
  Warren Newport Library
  224 OPlaine Rd,
  Gurnee, IL 60031
  
  
• Thursday, July 20, 5 - 6 p.m.
  Park City Teen Center
  333 Teske Blvd.
  Park City, IL 60085
  

There is no set agenda for these meetings, and you are welcome to drop in at your convenience. We can talk about our newly adopted 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, new initiatives to address behavior and discipline concerns across the district, and whatever else is on your mind. We may even have a few special guests from the Board of Education or some of our new administrators join us.

I know that summer is a busy time for our families; still, I’d really like to see you at one of these events. If you would like to connect with me, but you are unable to attend one of these events, please send me an email at RMachak@dist50.net.

Thank you!

Dr. Robert Machak, Superintendent

Woodland D50

Woodland is once again excited to represent our school district in the Gurnee Days Parade. This year’s theme is "Super 70's" in honor of 50 years of Gurnee Days businesses and organizations. We need your help to show that “Gurnee and Woodland School District Rocks”.

Do you love Rock ‘n Roll from the 70’s? Help us decorate our float with your favorite 70’s music album. We will provide all the materials needed. You can design the album replica yourself or we can stencil it out for you. Return your record album for a spot in our Rock ‘n Roll float.

See the Rock ‘n Roll albums and props available.

How to Participate

• Choose an album from the list or one of your choice: Week of July 10
• Send an email to BHagstrom@dist50.net AND eszepesi@dist50.net to sign up for a record album or prop - first come, first served!
• Materials Pick up: July 20 - July 26 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Woodland Primary School
• Return album/props: July 27 - Aug 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Woodland Primary School
• Float Assembly: July 28, August 4, and August 11 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the red barn behind Woodland Primary School

Then come see the completed float at Gurnee Days on Sunday, August 13!

The Warren Newport Public Library is hosting a Back to School Community Event to help families connect with resources they need to prepare your children for school. Woodland D50 will be there, along with many other community organizations and partners. This is an all ages event, and there will be giveaways!

Date: July 29

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Warren Newport Public Library in Gurnee

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