Cougar Community News

This short week with school only Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday was filled with special moments! On Tuesday, we welcomed Vice Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff to our campus as our Principal-for-the-Day! She enjoyed reading in classrooms, meeting students on the playground, and working with Principal Wahl. Also on Tuesday, our third grade classes experienced a live webinar with Ruby Bridges! She was being interviewed by Bellen Woodard, a 13-year-old author and activist leading a movement for inclusive coloring. Bellen Woodard was only 8 years old when she noticed that her classmates often asked for the "skin color" crayon, when what they really meant was peach. That simple observation led her to becoming the world's first crayon activist! Thursday marked the end of the first trimester. Our middle schoolers that have met the behavior expectations for the trimester enjoyed an engaging couple of hours at C-Bar-C Park! Students were able to choose engaging stations (that were suggested by the middle schoolers themselves) and have lunch in the park setting. We thank our volunteers and Project Optimism mentors for helping make this a success!

This past week, San Juan Unified highlighted our amazing Buddy system with a new video. You can find this on the District social media page. We are so proud of our Cougars!! To read and view on Facebook, click here

Next week marks a week of minimum days to allow time for Parent-Teacher Conferences. This time is so important for the partnership of school and home to come together in support of your child. You will have time to learn about your student's progress thus far in the year (the first trimester), learn more about the expectations for the rest of the year, and go over individual strategies that may enhance your student's education. If you would like more information about preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences, please view this pre-recorded video.

Next week our Library will be transformed into the Scholastic Book Fair! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again.

DATES: Monday, Nov. 18th - Friday, Nov. 22nd

TIMES: Mon-Wed. 7:45am - 2:00pm, Thurs.-Fri. 7:45am - 1:00pm

PLACE: Library/Media Center

We would love volunteers during the Book Fair! If you have time and would like to volunteer for a shift, please check out this Sign Up LINK. This is a school volunteer position, which requires members that have completed fingerprints and other volunteer needs (found under Volunteer button above). We look forward to sharing our Book Fair excitement with you!!

Purchases at the Book Fair may be made in cash or with the use of a digital eWallet. Use the QR Code below to set up an EWALLET, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. You can even share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

NOVEMBER

• Nov. 18-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, MINIMUM DAYS: TK/K Dismissal at 11:00am, 1st-8th Grade Dismissal at 11:20pm, Scholastic BOOK FAIR in the Library
• Thurs. 11/21 - Project Optimism 11:20am-1:50pm
• Fri. 11/22 - Gratitude Assemblies, 8:30am 3rd-5th Grade, 9:00am TK-2nd
• Nov. 25-29 - THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

DECEMBER

• Fri. 12/6 - Spelling Bee, Middle School Trimester 1 Awards Assembly 1:45pm
• Mon. 12/9 - Lockdown Drill, SSC Meeting 3:30pm, Dine & Donate at Dos Coyotes in Citrus Heights
• Tues. 12/10 - PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in the Art Room/Design Lab. Zoom LINK HERE
• Fri. 12/13 - Woodside Visitation Day, 8:30am - meet and tour for prospective 2025-26 families
• Tues. 12/17 - Dental Screening
• Thus. 12/19 - Cocoa, Crafts & Community, 5:00-6:30pm in MPR
• Fri. 12/20 - Minimum Day, Dismissal at 11:25 for TK/K and 12:00 for 1st-8th
• Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

JANUARY

• Mon. Jan. 6 - NO SCHOOL
• Fri, Jan. 17 - Empathy Assemblies, 8:30am 3rd-5th Grade, 9:00am TK-2nd
• Mon. Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
• Tues. Jan. 21 - PTO Meeting, 4:30pm in Art Room/Design Lab or Zoom LINK HERE
• Thurs. Jan. 23 - Trimester 2 Progress Reports viewable on Parent Portal

Have you heard about BoxTops? It's a great way to help Woodside earn money. You can download the Box Top app from the playstore or app store, select Woodside and start scanning your receipts. Easy as that.

Do you need spirit wear? You can purchase Woodside spirit wear through the link below. Items ordered will be delivered to your child.

https://woodsidek8.futurefund.com/store

December 9th from 4:00 to close, the PTO has set up a Dine-and-Donate at Dos Coyotes in Citrus Heights. Woodside receives 20% of sales. Flyers will be sent home for families to take with them at the time of purchase.

We are thankful to everyone who came out to support Woodside's McTeacher Night earlier this month. We raised $1, 192.74! We appreciate you!!

If you have social media, follow us on Facebook: WoodsideK8PTO

Regional Community Care Hubs! www.sanjuan.edu/communityresources

• November 21, 3:00-5:00 pm at Mesa Verde High School (7501 Carriage Drive, Citrus Heights)
• Holiday Food Distribution will also take place at our November 21 Community Care Hub!

FREE November Family Workshops! www.sanjuan.edu/familyed

• Nov. 19 - Family Leadership Academy at Churchill Middle School (4900 Whitney Ave.)
• Nov. 20 - Talleres Familiares (Spanish family workshop) at San Juan High School (7551 Greenback Ln.)

We are starting the planning of our next community event:

If you would like to connect with me, share a bit of your story, or ask questions about the design work taking place at Woodside, I’d love to chat! Email me at dvictor@sanjuan.edu.

Greeting Neighbors,

Please join us for our monthly CHASEN Areas 7-8-9 meeting:

7:00 PM Tuesday, November 19

Foundation Christian Church

7800 Wonder Street (Antelope Rd. & Wonder St.)

In this meeting:

Citrus Height Police IMPACT Detectives will provide an update of crime for the city and our area.

Guest Speaker

• April West - Metro Fire

See attached flyer to the side. Click on the picture to download.

Invite your neighbors!

As we are an Open Enrollment District, it is important to understand the offerings of each high school. Attending these High School Parent Information Nights can help inform important decisions! Mark your calendars for the remaining evenings this month:

• Choices Charter, Tuesdays at 3pm
• El Sereno, 11/20 at 6:00pm
• Meraki, 11/21 at 6:00pm

The Open Enrollment Lottery is an annual process that allows families who live within boundaries of San Juan Unified School District to request a school of choice, provided there is space available at the requested school and families are willing to provide transportation.

Application Period: Dec. 9, 2024- January 24, 2025

For more information visit www.sanjuan.edu/openenrollment

Woodside will be hosting a Visitation Day on December 13 at 8:30am. Show up for a tour and information!

Sunrise is proud to announce our new partnership with the Jr. NBA. Jr. NBA Leagues are the official recreational basketball leagues of the NBA and WNBA, which allow every youth athlete to develop fundamental basketball skills and learn the core values of the game in a fun, positive and inclusive environment. Players will receive a Sacramento Kings Jr. NBA Jersey with registration. Practice for the first week will be at your child's school after dismissal unless informed by coach or league coordinator. Specific practice times vary by location and are determined by each school's dismissal time and/or coach’s availability. Practice schedules for the entire season will be determined based on coach and facility availability. Practice schedules will be distributed at the end of the first week of practice. Your child's coach will verify the game schedule once all teams are finalized.

If you have any questions or are interested in coaching, please email Renzo at rbozzalla@sunriseparks.com or call 916-725-8843. Email is the preferred method of contact. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response to all voicemails and emails.

Game Locations: Rusch Park

Fee: $165

Season Dates 12/3 - 3/1

No practices or games from 12/21 - 1/6 (Winter Break)

The Middle School Girls Basketball League has begun. Practices are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm at Woodside MPR. Season Dates 10/29 - 2/1, No practice or games from 11/23 - 11/30 (Thanksgiving) and 12/21 - 1/6 (Winter Break)

We will once again have a Giving Tree in our school office to provide assistance during this winter season to families in our Woodside community. This year we have a number of families we would like to support with gifts for the children and food for the family.

If you would like to participate in this worthwhile effort, you may come into the office and pick one or more STARS from the Giving Tree. Each star will have information about the child's age and a specific gift that the parent thought the child would like.

The stars will be placed on the tree beginning Monday, November 18th. The gift should be returned to the office by Tuesday, December 17th. The gifts should be wrapped, and the star should be placed on top.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and caring support of our community members!

As the holiday season approaches, our Counselor Mrs. Garboushian wanted to share some resources for staff, students, and families. The attached holiday resource guide includes free family events and activities, toy drives and holiday baskets, and ongoing food and meal resources.

Office phone - (916) 971-5216

Mrs. Taylor Gonzales-Moore, Secretary - taylor.gonzalesmoore@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Ana Johnson, Clerk - ana.johnson@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Deb Johnston, Vice Principal - debra.johnston@sanjuan.edu

Mrs. Beth Wahl, Principal - ewahl@sanjuan.edu

Facebook Woodside TK-8

SJUSD NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, please contact Equity Compliance Officer: Linda C. T. Simlick, General Counsel, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971- 7110, LegalServices@sanjuan.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Katie Fabel, Legal Analyst/Title IX Coordinator, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7110, TitleIX@sanjuan.edu; Section 504 Coordinator: Dominic Covello, Director, Student Support Services, 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7220, DCovello@sanjuan.edu.