March 17- St. Patrick's Day

March 22- Half day/ Wear your Favorite Color Day

March 26- Donuts with Grown-Ups Last Names A-M

March 27- Donuts with Grown-Ups Last Names N-Z

March 28- Last day of Panther Pathways

March 29- April 5, Spring Break

WIDA TESTING

In the months of February and March, students who speak a language other than English will take a state assessment called WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment). This assessment measures a student’s level of academic English language proficiency. At this time, there are 119 students at Woodside that will take the assessment. The test consists of four separate tests - listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students are given questions within the areas of math, social studies, science, and language arts as a means to produce academic language.

WIDA gives our students an opportunity to show what they know and helps us track their progress.

If you have any questions regarding WIDA testing, please feel free to contact the Woodside’s Core Support ELL Team.

Kara Higgs

higgsk@westottawa.net

Katie O’Shea

osheak@westottawa.net

Erin Miller

millere@westottawa.net

EVALUACION WIDA

En los meses de Febrero y Marzo los estudiantes que hablan un idioma diferente al inglés, estarán tomando el examen WIDA, por sus siglas en inglés (Diseño y evaluación instruccional de clase mundial).

Esta evaluación mide el nivel académico de dominio del idioma inglés de un estudiante. En este momento, hay 119 estudiantes en Woodside que tomarán la evaluación. La prueba consta de cuatro pruebas independientes: comprensión auditiva, lectura, escritura y expresión oral. Los estudiantes reciben preguntas dentro de las áreas de matemáticas, estudios sociales, ciencias y artes del lenguaje como un medio para producir lenguaje académico.

WIDA brinda a nuestros estudiantes la oportunidad de demostrar lo que saben y nos ayuda a monitorear su progreso.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la evaluación WIDA, no dude en contactar al equipo de maestras de apoyo EL de la Escuela Woodside.

Kara Higgs

higgsk@westottawa.net

Katie O’Shea

osheak@westottawa.net

Erin Miller

millere@westottawa.net

• March is Women’s History Month!

  Read about amazing women!

  
  
• Library Days:
  

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

Thank you for helping students remember to bring their books back on or before their library day!

Please let Mrs. Marvin or

Ms. Wood know if you have any questions.

• Días de Biblioteca:

Lunes, Miércoles y Jueves!

¡Gracias por ayudar a los estudiantes a recordar traer sus libros el día de la biblioteca o antes!

Por favor, dejele saber a la señora Marvin o Sra. Wood, si tiene alguna pregunta.

As we celebrate our reading here at Woodside Elementary during “March is Reading Month”, the staff and PTO are excited to bring you DONUTS WITH A GROWN-UP. During this special morning, students will share some quality time with their special guest, through conversation and reading, all while enjoying some delicious donuts. This event will be held before school from 7:45am - 8:15am, on two different dates.

• Students with the last names starting with A-M may attend Tuesday, March 26.

• Students with the last names starting with N-Z may attend Wednesday, March 27.

We do ask everyone to arrive at 7:45am, as we will need to have guests leave right at 8:15am to allow room for buses.

Mientras celebramos nuestra lectura aquí en la Escuela primaria Woodside durante “Marzo es el mes de la lectura”, el personal y el PTO están emocionados de traerles DONAS CON UN ADULTO. Durante esta mañana especial, los estudiantes compartirán un agradable rato con su invitado especial, a través de la conversación y la lectura, mientras disfrutan de unas deliciosas donas. Este evento se llevará a cabo antes de la escuela de 7:45 am a 8:15 am, en dos fechas diferentes.

• Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con A-M pueden asistir el martes 26 de marzo.

• Los estudiantes con apellidos que comienzan con N-Z pueden asistir el miércoles 27 de marzo.

Les pedimos a todos que lleguen a las 7:45 am, ya que el tiempo se nos termina a las 8:15 am para dejar espacio a la llegada de los autobuses.

STUDENT GOALS AND PRICES

Just for registering- Mini Air Head

$30.00- Choose a price from the "TEACHER PRICE BAG"

$75.00-Keychain + Teacher Coupon

$150.00- 5 Below Gift Card

WOODSIDE SCHOOL GOALS AND AWARDS

$2,000.00- Visit the popcorn machine

$4,000.00- Visit the cotton candy machine

$6,000.00- Visit the snow come machine

$8,000.00- 6 Teachers will get a PIE IN THE FACE at the assembly

WEEKLY RAFFEL ITEMS

March 8, March 15, March 22 & A LIVE DRAWING on March 28 (at assembly)

Amazon Fire Fun pack!

Included: Amazon Fire and $20 Amazon gift card

Need a Dutch Custome?

Visit a local thrift store. Starting around February, resale shops in the area begin to display various Dutch Customes for a decent price.

Follow the options below to "create" your own version on a Dutch custome. these styles will work for all ages!

Create your own Dutch Custom:

Visit Field's Fabrics on 8th Street. They have patterns to follow to have a custome made to fit you. They carry infant-adult custome patterns for both male and female styles.

We have a couple of tips to "create" a custome without having to sew one from scratch!

Female Style

Find a black maxi dress/long dress or a long black skirt with a black shirt..

Tie an apron that is striped, or made from white lace around your waist.

Purchase a white Dutch hat from Field's Fabrics or Dutch Village wear on your head.

Top it off with a red beaded necklace.

Male Style

Wear a pair of black dress pants.

Add a striped shirt (blue and white is common for Dutch customes).

Optional: wear a black button up vest over your shirt.

Tie a red bandana loosely around your neck.

Purchase a black Dutchman hat from Field's Fabric or Dutch Village to complete the look!

Kim Vandermolen

Event & volunteer Manager

Tulip Time Festival

Phne:6163964221 Ex.104

Email: kim@tuliptime.com

• https://www.westottawa.net/transportation/If you need to change/ update your address please click the following link
• Si necesita cambiar/actualizar su dirección, haga clic en el siguiente enlace

• https://westottawa.net/vlunteer/Please fill out a volunteer form to accompany field trips and much more school activities.
• Complete un formulario de voluntariado para acompañar excursiones y muchas más actividades escolares

https://www.westottawa.net/wops-food-service/

• Student's safety is always a top priority! We require a written note, email or telephone call from parents before a students can go home other than their normal way BEFORE 3:00p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (616)786-1900
• La seguridad de los estudiantes es siempre una prioridad! Requerimos una nota escrita, un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica de los padres antes de que los estudiantes puedan irse a casa ANTES de las 3:00 p.m. Si tiene alguna pregunta, porfavor comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela al (616) 786-1900

Located in the hallway by the Library.

Please have your student check for lost clothing, hats, gloves and boots regularly.

Ubicado en el pasillo junto a la biblioteca

Por favor haga que su estudiante revise por si tiene ropa, guantes, gorros y botas extraviadas regularmente.