Woodcrest Family Newsletter

Hello Woodcrest Families,

I hope this message finds you and your family enjoying a refreshing summer break! It's been wonderful to see so many Sharks around town this summer, whether at the library, swim meets, recreation activities, and the summer SACC program at Woodcrest.

At Woodcrest, we are already preparing for the 2025-2026 school year. Classrooms are being cleaned and refreshed, and staff are already planning activities and events. Please keep an eye on your email for upcoming announcements and back-to-school events. If you have any questions or need support, don't hesitate to reach out.

We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we’ll see you soon!

Sincerely,

Alison McCartney

Principal, Woodcrest Elementary School

School Supply Lists

School supply lists are available here and under the Parent Tab on the Woodcrest Website.

Summer Reading Resources from the Cherry Hill Library

There is still time to participate in the Summer Reading activities at the Cherry Hill Library! Children can earn exciting prizes for reading!

Also, check out the Youth Services homepage for more reading resources and fun events for kids.

Woodcrest earns a Promising Practice Award from Character.org

The 5th Grade Safety Program has been recognized by Character.org as a 2025 Promising Practice for demonstrating a significant impact and aligning with one or more of the 11 Principles Framework for Schools.

5th Grade Safeties support younger students throughout the day, specifically at lunch, recess and dismissal. Safeties serve as role models, demonstrating our core values in actions, and helping our younger students interact with one another in positive ways. Thank you to Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Lynch for leading our 5th Grade Safety Program!

Woodcrest to Receive $1000 Bookshop Gift Card

2nd Grader Addie Chertok is a Grand Prize Winner for Book Song Challenge, where she sang about her favorite books from the school year. For her performance, Woodcrest Elementary School will receive a $1,000 Bookshop gift card for new books. You can see Addie's wonderful Grand Prize-Winning entry on the page @WayPastBooks.

Congratulations, Addie!

Woodcrest PTA Website

August 28:

Kindergarten Open House at 2:15 in classrooms
New Family Orientation at 2:15 in the library
CHEA Story Walk at 3:00 at the Kindergarten Playground

September 2: First Day of School! 1:00pm Dismissal

September 3: Full Day of School

September 8: Back to School Night

September 23-24: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah

October 2: School Closed for Yom Kippur

October 20: School Closed for Teacher In-Service

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 Family Handbook

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