Family Newsletter
BookSmiles Collection - Donate your gently used books
Books can be sent in with children or dropped off in the main office or in the bin outside by the flag pole. Our goal is to donate as many books as we can to help BookSmiles with their mission.
The BookSmiles Mission: We give new life to books and distribute them to promote childhood literacy, inspire readers, support educators, and strengthen communities.
Take Your Child to Work Day - April 23
Please complete the form below if you plan to take your child to work on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Safety Reminders
Bike Riding at Woodcrest:
- Students should walk their bikes on the sidewalk and front driveway during arrival and dismissal.
- Please do not ride bikes in the bus loop or parking lot during arrival and dismissal times.
Arrival Reminders:
- Please cross at the designated crossing walk near the orange cones.
Do not pass or drive around cars that are in the drop-off line.
Please prepare your children to exit the car quickly to keep the line moving.
Dismissal Reminders:
- Do not enter the bus loop in the back of the building to pick your child(ren). Not only does this slow down the buses for dismissal, but it also a safety concern.
- The parking lot is closed from 3:20-3:40 for dismissal. There is no driving in the parking lot during this time.
- 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 your child's teacher and Mrs. Petroski in the main office (npetroski@chclc.org).
Plastic Recycling
We are still continuing to collect plastic to recycle for an outdoor bench. We collected over 33lbs in December!
Take a look at the Recycling Challenge Slideshow for more information about what can (and cannot be recycled).
March is Women's History Month
March 23: World Downs Syndrome Day - Rock Your Socks
March 30: Make Up Snow Day - Day 3
March 31: Make Up Snow Day - Day 5
April is Autism Awareness Month
April 1-April 5: Spring Break
April 6: Shark Squad: Core Value of Responsibility. Wear Woodcrest or Blue!
April 14: Report Cards available on Genesis
April 15: 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert
April 17: Woodcrest Carnival
April 21: PTA Meeting
April 24: STAR Games
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American History Month
May 6-19: NJSLA Testing Window
May 22: No School, Teacher In-Service
May 25: No School, Memorial Day
May 29: Field Day
June 1: Shark Squad: Core Value of Accountability
June 1: Field Day (Rain Date)
June 5: Talent Show (more info coming soon!)
June 15: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, 10am
June 16: Senior Clap Out
June 16-18: 1:00 Dismissal Days
June 18: Last Day of School
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.
