Woodland Primary School

1/15 No student or staff Attendance

1/20 Parent University (see information below)

1/22-1/26 Great Kindness Challenge Week

1/26 Report Cards and Progress Reports (Info. on how to access these will come out next week)

1/31 PBIS Family Glow Night!!

Link to Special Attendance Calendar

"National Poverty in America Awareness is observed each January by spotlighting one of the most pervasive and persistent problems in society. A great way to raise children's awareness of poverty struggles is through books and stories.

A book that uses humor and warmth with a dilemma about hunger is Maddi's Fridge. A summary is provided here: Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia's fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi's house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi's family doesn't have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she'll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she's faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi's empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others.

*****If you click on the picture of the book-it will take you to a reading of the story!

Check out these amazing sessions and great topics that will be offered on January 20th for parents! You can attend one session or all sessions!!

There are different topics related to literacy, behaviors, technology and supporting your child in the community. To attend, you need to register. Click HERE to go to the webpage with the registration link. It's going to be a great opportunity for parent education. Join us!

We have a day off on Monday and it's always important to know why we are taking a day away from learning. Monday is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year.

All ages can learn and understand the significance of the holiday and for our Primary age group, they may not be ready for the details of civil rights, but they can understand that every person should be treated equitably and with kindness. As a family you can discuss fairness and there are great books and videos out there that are great to use to start a conversation.

Here is a video by PBS Kids that you might want to watch as a family. It's a short introduction to his story.

The Great Kindness Challenge is a week long event dedicated to teaching and promoting kindness. Our classes will be participating with different activities during the week of January 22nd. We want to foster kindness throughout the whole year, but we place a special emphasis during this special week. More information will come out next week including special spirit days and challenges.

Let's light up the night and do what's right! On Wednesday, January 31st, the Primary School is hosting our PBIS ROAR Family Night! It's a glow-in-the-dark event and it's for the whole family. Wiley will be there and we have so many fun activities that emphasize our ROAR behavior expectations. It's a great night and a fun way to review our expectations. Join us!!

Friday January 19th: FREE Family Game Night: "Escape Room" Edition, 6-8pm at Woodland Intermediate.

The PTA will be hosting a new family game night solving Escape Room type games. No locked rooms will be involved as your family works together to solve puzzles and evidence packets to get to the final answer. REGISTRATION is required. Click HERE for more details.

Save the Date: February PTA Meeting, 2/8 at 7pm via Zoom. REGISTRATION is required.

Save the Date: February Second Tuesday Fundraiser: Jimano's Gurnee 2/13

It's a new calendar year and a new month, that means it's time to order your meals for January. See the links below based on your child's program.

January Kindergarten Breakfast Form

January EC/WELE Meal Form

Come join an amazing crew of parents! Training is provided and it's an excellent way to be involved in our schools and make a positive impact. Click HERE.

Woodland Primary School

Email: standerson@dist50.net
Website: www.dist50.net
Location: 17366 West Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, IL, USA
Phone: 847-984-8702
Twitter: @StaceyJAnd