What's Up at Wood

A Great Start!
We are off to a wonderful beginning of the school year! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making the first two days such a success. The excitement and energy on campus sets the tone for a fantastic year ahead.

Attendance Matters
Every day counts! Regular attendance is essential for student success. When students miss school, they miss valuable learning time, classroom community building, and important routines. Please help your child build strong habits by being at school on time every day. Remember 4th and 5th graders begin at 8:50 AM.

Staying Safe in the Heat
As we continue to experience warm weather, please make sure your child brings a water bottle to school each day and dresses in light, comfortable clothing. We are taking extra precautions during the school day to keep everyone safe and cool.

Drop-off and Dismissal Safety
Your partnership helps keep our school community safe. Please follow all traffic laws and school procedures during drop-off and dismissal. Drive slowly, use crosswalks, and be mindful of our neighbors by NOT avoiding blocked driveways or double parking. Thank you for your patience, respect, and care in keeping everyone safe.

Valet Drop-off and Saying Goodbyes at the Gate Begins Monday
Starting Monday, valet drop-off will be available on 235th Street from 8:30-9:00. This is a convenient and safe way to help students arrive at school. We also ask families to begin saying goodbyes at the gates so students can safely and confidently transition onto campus. Our staff will be there to welcome and support them.

Together, we can ensure a strong, safe, and positive start to the school year!

Please help keep our Woodchucks safe! When driving near school, slow down, watch for pedestrians, and obey all posted speed limits and crosswalk rules. Avoid double parking, stopping in red zones, or blocking our neighbors’ driveways. Always use designated drop-off and pick-up areas. Valet drop off will start on Monday, 8/25/25.

Monday - 8/25/25

First flag assembly

YMCA PLAY for 3rd and 4th graders

Tuesday - 8/26/25

First day of PE

Wednesday - 8/27/25

Early dismissal @ 2:27pm for grades 1-5

Thursday - 8/28/25

Friday - 8/29/25

9/1 - No school for Labor Day

9/1 - 25-26 Wood SSC Ballot due

9/3 - Spirit wear sales ends

9/8 - All Things Science program starts (flyer below)

9/8 - Welcome to Spanish program starts (flyer below)

9/11 - Back to School Night

9/19 - Student free day - No school

This electronic ballot is for the official election of Wood Elementary School Site Council (SSC). SSC is an elected group of parents, teachers, staff and community members who oversee our school-based plan, budgets, and school safety plan.

SSC members serve a two-year term.

At this time Wood has an opening. As per the SSC bylaws, parents / community are to be elected by the parents of our school.

Please fill out the 2025-2026 Wood SSC Ballot (one ballot per parent) by September 1, 2025 for your vote on the parent SSC representative.

Please complete your registration for the 2025-26 school year on PowerSchool prior to the first day of school. (Thank you to the 310 families who have already completed registration for this school year! 55 families left!)

All new and returning families will need to access the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian account through a web browser (not the mobile app) to update and confirm all emergency and release contacts, and student health information. Every parent/guardian is required to complete the online registration for every student.

To Complete Annual Online Registration:

1. PowerSchool (PS) Registration Link: http://ps.tusd.org
2. Click on the TUSD Resources button (see photo)
3. Under Information, click on Annual Online Registration and review/complete/update your info. There are multiple sections to complete. Please keep going until you get to the page that says "2025-2026 Registration Completed."

You must have a parent/guardian PowerSchool login in order to complete the online registration. For our new to TUSD families, PowerSchool login information was emailed to you by our district enrollment center. If you need help creating or accessing your account, please see the help sheet or call Nilza or Kathy in the front office for assistance at (310) 533-4484.

Congrats to Ms. Hernando's and Ms. Vergara's class for having 100% of students registered 🥳

Click on the links below if you have some photos to share:

Popsicle Party

1st Day of School

Welcome Back Popsicle Party

First Day of School

Ms. Amano's 5th Grade Class

8:30 AM Campus opens/Breakfast begins for all grades

8:50 AM SCHOOL STARTS – Grades 4th-5th

8:59 AM SCHOOL STARTS – Grades TK-3rd

10:15-10:30 AM RECESS – Grade TK and K

10:30-10:45 AM RECESS - Grades 1st – 5th

11:45-12:30 PM LUNCH – TK-2nd

12:15-1:00 PM LUNCH – 3rd-5th

1:59 PM DISMISSAL – TK & K

2:00–2:10 PM RECESS – Grades 1st – 5th

3:12 PM DISMISSAL – Grades 1st – 5th

2:27 PM PLC EARLY OUT WEDNESDAYS for grades 1st-5th

We’ve made it easier to report absences and have the following options available:

Email: woodattendance@tusd.org

Online form: Wood Elementary Absence Notification

Call: 310-533-4484

~ If your child's absence is not reported, it will be marked as unexcused.

~ If your child will be absent three or more days, please notify the teacher and the Attendance Office (310-533-4484) so that classwork can be prepared by the teacher for your child before the absences begin.

~ If you need to pick up your child early for an appointment, please notify your child's teacher via email and cc woodattendance@tusd.org.

For more information, go to https://www.tusd.org/schools/wood/families/attendance.

If your child will be absent for three or more days, your child is eligible for an Independent Study Contract, which keeps your student up to date on class work.

Please advise your child's teacher in advance as soon as possible when you know your child will be absent for three or more days. You may email, call, or send a message to the teacher and the attendance office (woodattendance@tusd.org) so they have time to put together a lesson plan for your student. It is your responsibility to report the absence, obtain the study contract and any materials online or in person before the absence. Upon your student’s return to school, be sure the completed assignments are provided to the teacher in order for your student to receive credit. If you have any questions about the assignments, be sure to contact the teacher.

We are pleased to announce that ALL of our schools are offering FREE daily breakfast and lunch during this upcoming 2025-2026 school year through the California Universal Meals Program.

Although meals are free of charge, all families are still highly recommended to fill out and submit the documentation that our district needs to continue to provide this benefit.

Please use the link to fill out one form for your family --> Universal Benefits Form.

Visit the Nutrition Services website for more information.

Please save the date of Thursday, September 11.

It is a minimum day of school. TK and Kindergartners will be dismissed at the regular time of 1:59, but 1st through 5th graders will get out an hour earlier at 2:12 pm.

This is an important time for parents/guardians to hear about your child's school year. Classes will be open as follows:

• 6:00 - 6:30 grades TK/K/1/2

• 6:30 - Welcome, Introductions and PTA Assoc Meeting in cafe

• 7:00 - 7:30 grades 3/4/5

We are excited to have ELOP on campus again this year. Please make sure to complete the meal application in order to determine eligibility. Additionally, you must apply (or reapply) for ELOP every year. If interested in ELOP and your family meets eligibility, please checkout the website.

For ELOP inquiries, please contact the office assistant, Jill Villalpando.

Email: elop.wood@tusd.org

Phone: (626)757-5362

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