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October 2026
Greetings Woodside Families!
A Strong Start to 2026–27!
We are off to a strong start to the 2026–27 school year! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House. We hope you enjoyed our updated approach to the traditional curriculum night.
Our students loved showing their families around, sharing highlights from their classrooms, and introducing you to our Music, Library, STEM, PE, and other special programs. One of my favorite parts of the evening was enjoying popsicles together at the end and having the opportunity to briefly connect with so many families. Thank you for making the evening such a wonderful celebration of our Woodside community!
Learning, Behavior & Belonging
At Woodside, we are committed to rigorous instruction that engages, challenges, and supports every learner. At the beginning of each school year, we also spend intentional time establishing routines, practicing procedures, and teaching our school-wide behavior expectations. These foundational lessons help create a learning environment where all students can feel safe, included, and ready to learn.
Our teachers are currently teaching and reinforcing both SOAR expectations and RULER lessons throughout the school day.
SOAR Expectations
Students are learning and practicing our school-wide expectations for being:
- Safe
- On-task
- Academic Attitude
- Respect & Responsibility
RULER Lessons
Students are developing emotional intelligence by learning to:
- Recognize emotions
- Understand the causes and consequences of emotions
- Label emotions accurately
- Express emotions appropriately
- Regulate emotions effectively
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
Our school-wide PBIS approach focuses on:
- Explicitly teaching positive behaviors in all settings
- Providing support and intervention when expectations are not met
- Recognizing and celebrating students when they demonstrate our SOAR expectations
Student Safety
Keeping students safe is our highest priority. We work closely with all Everett Public Schools and local emergency responders to develop, review, and practice emergency procedures throughout the school year.
Each month, students participate in safety drills that help them understand what to do in different emergency situations:
- 🔥 Fire Drills: Students practice evacuating the building and lining up at designated locations on the playground.
- 🌎 Earthquake Drills: Students practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” before evacuating when appropriate.
- 🔒 Lockdown Drills: Students practice securing classrooms, turning off lights, and moving to designated safe locations.
These drills are designed to be developmentally appropriate while helping students and staff build confidence and familiarity with our emergency procedures.
In the Event of an Emergency
If an emergency occurs at Woodside, please remember:
- Students will only be released to adults listed on their emergency contact information, and photo identification will be required.
- Please make sure your child's emergency contact information is current and up to date.
- Please do not call the school during an emergency. Our phone lines need to remain available for emergency responders and critical communication.
- Families will receive updates through ParentSquare as quickly as possible when information is available.
We are confident in the preparation of our Woodside staff, and we are grateful for your partnership in keeping our students safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter in its entirety. It contains many important updates and reminders designed to keep you informed and help support your child's success at Woodside.
With appreciation,
Danielle DeJong, Proud Principal
Woodside Elementary
October 2- (LIF) Learning Improvement Friday - 1:35 pm release
October 6 - Picture Day
October 9- No School for Student, Learning Improvement Day for Staff
October 15- Earthquake Drill
October 16- (LIF) Learning Improvement Friday - 1:35 pm release
October 21 - Vision screen day for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5
October 22- Woodside’s Fall Festival - 5:00-7:00 pm
October 23 - (LIF) Learning Improvement Friday - 1:35 pm release
October 29- Hearing screen day for grade K, 1, 2, 3, 5
October 30- (LIF) Learning Improvement Friday - 1:35 pm release
October 30- PTA Popcorn Friday
October 30- Spirit Day, Wear Black, Orange, and/or Purple (no costumes)
November 1 - Have you scheduled your conference yet?
November 2- Conference Day, No School for Students
November 3- Conference Day, No School for Students
November 6- 2.5 hour Early Release @ 12:20pm
November 6- Veterans Day Assembly, 8:55am, All Service Members Current or Retired Please Join as Our Honored Guests! More Information and Invitations Coming Soon!
📅 October 9 – Non-Student Day
A reminder that October 9 is a non-student day.
Our staff will participate in professional development focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL is a key part of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
By investing in these practices, we continue to enhance your child’s emotional well-being and academic success.
📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 2–3
Looking ahead to November, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held over two full days: November 2-3.
This is a great opportunity to:
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Discuss your student’s progress
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Connect with their teacher
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Learn more about classroom expectations and goals
Sign-up and scheduling details will be sent to families soon. Stay tuned!
🤝 Get Involved with Woodside!
We warmly invite you to join our school community!
Whether you’re interested in volunteering or have ideas for upcoming events, we’d love to hear from you.
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Reach out to our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
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Attend a general PTA meeting
Your involvement makes a difference—together, we can create an even stronger Woodside community!
🛡️ Safety Reminders
As the days get shorter, please remind your child(ren) to:
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Be extra cautious while walking or biking to and from school
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Wear a bike helmet
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Dress in weather-appropriate clothing
Morning Drop-Off:
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Supervision begins at 8:05 AM
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Please do not drop off students before 8:05 AM for their safety
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Students may enter the cafeteria upon arrival and enjoy a free school breakfast
Thank you for helping us keep all students safe!
Bus Rider Families
Please review bus expectations with your child. It is essential that all students follow these rules to ensure the safety of both the driver and passengers. The school bus should be treated like any other mode of transportation.
If your bus is equipped with seatbelts, it is required by law that they are worn at all times. You can view a helpful video on seatbelt safety here: Seatbelt Safety Video.
Thank you for helping us keep all students safe on the bus.
