Woodcrest Family Newsletter
March 30, 2025
Woodcrest News
Check out this week's Bucket Fillers!
Woodcrest Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
April 2: Light Woodcrest up BLUE for Autism Acceptance
April 2: Cherry Hill H.S. East Autism Acceptance Club Assembly.
April 11: Pretzel sale proceeds go to STAR games
April 11: T-shirt orders due!
April 24: Primo's Water Ice Fundraiser to benefit ASD classrooms
April 25: Pajama Day Fundraiser- $1 to wear pajamas
Spring Concert and Art Show - April 7
We are excited to showcase students' artistic and musical skills on Monday, April 7!
Students' art will be displayed throughout the hallways near their classrooms. Families are invited to view the art from 6-7:30.
The 4th and 5th Grade Instrumental and Vocal concerts will begin in the large APR at 7pm.
Take Your Child To Work Day - April 24
In New Jersey, Take Your Child to Work Day is an excused absence for students who wish to go with their parents/guardians to visit their workplace and learn about their careers and responsibilities. If your child is participating, please let your child's teacher and the main office know by April 23rd, so we can record the excused absence in our Genesis system.
Safety Reminders
The front parking lot and side streets are very busy at arrival and dismissal. In order to ensure our students' safety, please do the following.
- Wait to drop students off at the sidewalk during arrival. Many students are parking and walking across the parking lot. If you must park and walk over, please use the cross walk by the cones.
- Follow the parking signs on neighborhood streets. Parking on the wonrg side of the street can make it difficult for students to cross safely.
- The parking lot is closed at dismissal. Please do not move cars during dismissal until the cones are removed at the end of the driveway.
Family Resources
Cherry Hill Public Schools is committed to the safety and security of all students. This includes ensuring that students and families have available resources and supports to access education. Considering the recent executive orders, CHPS and the New Jersey Department of Education have collected many resources to support our immigrant families. If you would like me to share these resources with you, please feel free to reach out at amccartney@chclc.org.
Sincerely,
Alison McCartney
The Heart of the District Award
The Heart of the District is an annual award given to a member or group in the Cherry Hill Public Schools community (including students, staff, faculty, or community members) who represents the core values of Cherry Hill Public Schools through upstanding character, commitment, caring and civic mindfulness. The nominee may not always be in the spotlight but their actions touch many and uplift all and they represent all that is good in Cherry Hill. You can use this link to submit a "Heart of the District" nomination.
PTA Updates
Volunteer at Carnival
We need help with set-up beginning at 1:30 pm, running the games from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm and cleanup afterwards. If you are able to help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAFA928A5FDC52-54300489-woodcrest
Please email Heather Longo at HeatherLongo83@gmail.com if you have questions!
Donations Needed
The PTA is still looking for donations for the carnival and classroom baskets. Donation items are assigned by classroom. See what you can donate on the Carnival Packet linked below.
Click on the flyer above or use the link below to contribute yearbook photos!
Upcoming Dates
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April 2: World Autism Acceptance Day - Wear Blue!
April 4: Woodcrest Carnival
April 7: Spring Concert & Art Show
April 14-18: Spring Break
April 22: PTA Meeting
April 23: Spring Story Walk
April 24: Take Your Child To Work Day
May 2: STAR Games
May 5-16: NJSLA Testing
May 21: Kindergarten Information Night - 6:00pm
May 22: Field Day
May 26: Memorial Day
May 29: Talent Show
May 30: Field Day Rain Date
June 16: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony - 9:15am
June 17: Clap Out
An updated District Calendar is available on the district website.
Mental Health Concerns for the Community
CHPS has partnered with Care Solace to provide free Mental Health Supports to our students, staff, and families. The Care Solace team can quickly connect you to verified providers in our community. Click Here to connect with a care provider or contact your school counselor for more information.
Woodcrest Elementary School
Website: woodcrest.chclc.org
Location: 400 Cranford Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ
Phone: 856-429-2058
Twitter: @WoodcrestES
Please do not reply to this email. If you need to contact the principal, please send your email directly to amccartney@chclc.org.