Cub Corner

September 7, 2026 - Labor Day (No School)

September 15, 2026 - Grandparents and Granola (information and RSVP link below)

September 28, 2026 - Field Day (K-2nd, PreK)

September 29, 2026 - Field Day (3rd-5th Grade)

Click here for the WMES Parent Calendar

Click here for the GCPS 2026-2027 school calendar.

Calling all grandparents! Please join us on September 15, 2026 for a fun morning dedicated to celebrating you! We'll be sharing a delicious granola snack, big smiles, and making unforgettable memories together.

Get ready for an amazing Field Day by purchasing our exclusive t-shirts. Show your school spirit and support our event by buying one today. All funds raised will benefit our PE Department at Woodward Mill Elementary in purchasing new equipment, so you'll be helping a great cause while getting a stylish new shirt. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer - order now and be a part of the 2026 Field Day fun!

September 28, 2026 - Field Day (K-2nd, PreK)

September 29, 2026 - Field Day (3rd-5th Grade)

The PTA Mother-Son Dance will be on September 17, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Click on the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and to pay for your tickets. PTA Is also looking for volunteers to help with setting up for the dance. If you would like to volunteer, please click on the link below.

Please note that this is a pre-pay only event. No tickets will be sold at the door.

If you have any issues with purchase, please contact us immediately at woodwardmillpta@yahoo.com

PTA Reflections has opened! This year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." Culture can include your family, traditions, food, language, music, celebrations, community, or anything else that helps make you who you are. You may express your ideas through visual arts, photography, literature, music composition and/or dance choreography. The deadline for submission is October 18, 2026.

Calling all 4th and 5th grade dancers!

We are excited to announce that a Dance Team Interest Form will be coming home with students on Friday, September 4th. This form is for 4th and 5th grade students only and is an opportunity for students and parents to learn more about our upcoming dance team.

Parents, please take some time to look over the information and review the form with your child.

We are looking forward to seeing which of our talented students are ready to dance, shine, and represent our school! 💃🏽✨

More information coming soon!

We are super excited about the 2026-2027 Lego Robotics Season. We have 6 spots available on our team. If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the FLL application below.

Returning members please fill out an application as well.

If you have any questions, please let email John Ross (John.ross@gcpsk12.org) and Kelly Helton (Kelly.helton@@gcpsk12.org).

Are you interested in joining the chorus this year? Read below for details on how to get involved and sign up!

What is Chorus?

Rehearsal Schedule

• When: Thursday mornings, 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM

• Where: WMES Music Room

• First Meeting: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Participation Fee

• Cost: $20.00

• Includes: Chorus performance t-shirt, music, and snacks provided for after-school rehearsals.

How to Sign Up

• Register online through MyPaymentsPlus.

• Registration Dates: Monday, August 17 – Friday, September 11.

• Note: Students must be fully registered before attending their first rehearsal.

We have so many talented singers at WMES that I hear in music class daily, and I would love to have those beautiful voices join us in the chorus!

Musically yours,

Mrs. Deal

Questions? Please email me at Amy.Deal@gcpsk12.org

Ilan is our Star Student this week! His teacher reports Ilan is a star student because he is always demonstrating the 3Bs. He is respectful because he always raises his hand to speak, and he is kind to everyone he meets. He is responsible because he is a hard worker and always does what is asked of him the first time. He is safe because he keeps a calm body and his hands to himself always. Thank you, Ilan for being a kind and respectful leader at WMES!

Transportation Changes

• All transportation changes must go through the Front Office.
• Teachers CANNOT make transportation changes.
• Email 520.transportation@gcpsk12.org by 12:00pm on the day of the change.

Early Checkouts

• Must be completed by 2:15pm.
• Parent/Guardian must bring a photo ID.
• Parent/Guardian must be listed as a "Release To" contact.

A few reminders:

• Every WMES student gets a chance to come to the library every week. Please check your teacher’s newsletter for your library day and help students return books on time so that all Cubs have access to books every week!
• Should a student lose a book or damage it beyond repair, the replacement costs are $5 for paperbacks and $15 for hardcover books. All fines must be paid on MyPayments Plus. We cannot accept cash or checks - sorry!

• Beep! Beep! Our SUMMER READING BOOK MOBILE PARTY is scheduled for this Wednesday, 9/9, during recess. Students will be notified through their homeroom teachers. They will come to the library to make a treat/goody bag, participate in a drawing for a book fair gift certificate, AND get a trip to the Book Mobile to pick a book to keep forever! Keep up the great reading, Cubs!

  
  

  Log your reading minutes on Beanstack and earn prizes! Beanstack is even easier to access this year! What's New? All students and staff will now access Beanstack directly through the GCPS Portal then LaunchPad. There will be no need to remember a separate Beanstack username or password.

It’s not too late to join! Our meetings are every Wednesday morning at 7:15 in the WMES Library. There is no cost to join. Must love to read!

Email sarah.mann@gcpsk12.org for more information.

Monday - Labor Day

Tuesday - Tso's Chicken and Rice bowl, pullaparts, PB&J sandwich

Wednesday - Cheesy tortellini, meatball hero, yogurt basket

Thursday - French toast and chicken sausage, PB&J sandwich

Friday - Pizza, yogurt basket

* Please note that all menu items for both breakfast and lunch are subject to change due to supply shortages.

Give your child the gift of creativity with early access to technology and fun learning. We offer age-appropriate programs, including Video Game Design, Robotics & AI, Dash Robots, Scratch AI & teachable machines, Web Development, Python Programming, Minecraft Education, and many more.

• Grades: 1 - 5
• Time: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Woodward Mill would like to thank our Business Partners for their support.

Website: https://woodwardmilles.gcpsk12.org/

Location: 2020 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Phone: 678-407-7590

"Expect Excellence in Everything"

"Family, Community, Achievement"