Hello Woodcrest Families,

We are having a fun and busy week learning!

Jiji, the ST Math penguin, made a surprise visit to classrooms on Tuesday, and even joined a 1st grade class for the ST Math Launch lesson. Students were thrilled to see their favorite penguin!

Mrs. La Gamba and I are meeting with each grade to review our Woodcrest Core Values and to sign our No Place 4 Hate pledge. Students pledge to make Woodcrest a safe and welcoming place for all by being kind to others.

Additionally, it was great to see so many students wearing red, white and blue to commemorate Patriot Day today.

Starting next week, the Woodcrest Family Newsletter will be shared on Sunday evenings.

Sincerely,

Alison McCartney

Woodcrest Elementary School is excited to participate in International Dot Day on Monday, September 16th.

"International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.

Each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you – the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do."

Please have your child wear clothing with dots, circles, or wear their Woodcrest spiritwear on Monday, September 16th.

Morning Drop-Offs

• Please pull cars up as close as possible to the main entrance so that multiple cars can unload simultaneously. Staff members are available to help escort students into the building as needed.

• Do not pass or drive around cars that are in the drop-off line. This is a safety concern for families and students walking across the parking lot.

• Please do not park in front of the main entrance during arrival. This slows down the drop-off line and presents a safety concern.

Dismissal Procedures

• Any changes to your child's dismissal procedure (e.g., if you are picking your child up instead of taking the bus) must be communicated to the main office and your child's teacher as soon as possible.
• When waiting to pick up your child, please do not approach the school building or look into windows. This can be alarming to the students and staff in the classroom.

Are you interested in learning more about the new ELA curriculum, Amplify CKLA? Parents are invited to attend a virtual seminar to learn about the science of reading and evidence-based reading practices. Open the attachment below for more information and a sign-up form.

Cherry Hill students will begin using ST Math to support learning! You can learn more about ST Math at the following link: https://www.stmath.com/parent-math-resources

Lessons will begin soon! All information is available in the web portal link: Instrumental Music @ Woodcrest and Horace Mann. If you have previously registered for Band or Orchestra, you do not need to register again. If you have not yet registered and wish to do so, please click here for more information.

Sincerely,

Christopher Miller

Instrumental Music

Any student wishing to purchase breakfast at school may do so beginning at 8:45am. PLEASE talk with your child to tell them if they should or should not go to breakfast when they arrive. Lunch is also available daily for students to purchase. Your child's lunch number is the last four digits of their School ID.

Sign Up for PaySchoolsCentral

Link to School Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Please review the Woodcrest Family Handbook for information about our daily operations, such as attendance, arrival and dismissal procedures and more.

Please see the attachments for upcoming PTA dates and events! We encourage you to get involved!

Our first fundraising event is September 12 at Primo Water Ice!

Open the attachments below to join the Woodcrest PTA! There are also opportunities to volunteer as your child's Room Parent for the school year.

Many thanks to our PTA Executive Board for their work preparing for the 24-25 school year!

President: Heather Longo

Vice President Gina Raval

Treasurer Beth Friedel

Secretary Marybeth Longona

Membership & Room Parent Coordinator Shannon Hilt

Communications Kate Kelleher

Arts Education Alexis Pahuja

Fundraising Ashley Batezel

Spirit Wear Ronita Simon

September 11: Patriot Day

September 12, 4-8pm: Primo Water Ice PTA Fundraiser

September 16: International Dot Day

September 17: Constitution Day

September 25, 6-8pm: Back to School Night

September 27: Welcome Back Picnic

October 3-4: Schools Closed for Rosh Hashanah

October 8: School Picture Day

October 8, 7pm: PTA Meeting, library

October 11: Woodcrest Spirit Day

October 14-18: Book Fair

October 25: PTA Trunk or Treat

October 31: Halloween Parade and Parties

November 1: In-Service Day (No school for students)

An updated District Calendar is available on the district website.

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.

Website: woodcrest.chclc.org

Location: 400 Cranford Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ

Phone: 856-429-2058

Twitter: @WoodcrestES