The Woodstock Weekly

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We've got a rainy week ahead of us! Don't forget the rain jackets and boots, and be extra careful at drop off as we all navigate the wet roads. We have an early release on Wednesday and pizza Dine Out at Papa Murphy's on Thursday. You can also warm up with some hot chocolate with the Bike Bus on Friday morning.

Check out what else is coming up below!

Have a fantastic week and stay dry!

Your friendly PTA

• 📌 Wednesday, December 10, Early Release
• 📌 Thursday, December 11, 10 am - 8 pm, Papa Murphy's Dine Out
• 📌 Friday, December 19, Hot Cocoa Bike Bus
• 📌 Tuesday, December 16, 8 am and 6 pm, Tea with Principal E
• 📌 Friday, December 19, Donut Bike Bus
• 📌 December 23 - January 3, Winter Break - No school

New Editions! Miss Monica's School of Arts and Crafts is returning on Thursday afternoons, and Baxter Sports will be joining the Woodstock line-up on Wednesdays in the gym. Coach Andy's Basketball and Tennis offerings have been moved to Monday. Please check out all our amazing opportunities for afterschool programming this winter!

Join us for Woodstock PTA Night at the Portland Trail Blazers game on Sunday, January 11 at 3 pm as they take on the New York Knicks!

Tickets are $24 each and must be ordered before Monday, December 15th.

1. Visit: Rosequarter.com/groupnights
2. Use Promo Code: WOODSTOCK
   
3. Follow directions on Ticketmaster

Halftime Courtside Kids

24 lucky students are also invited to high-five the Trail Blazers as they enter the court for warm-ups. If you would like your student to be entered into the drawing, please complete THIS FORM!

• Must be a student at Woodstock Elementary
• Must have a group night game ticket
• Must be age 6 and older
  
  

For questions, contact Jason Arch at 503-963-3914 or jason.arch@trailblazers.com

Help the Front Office with Tardy Student Check Ins

The front office is looking for some help with check ins for students coming in late. Colder and wetter weather seems to bring more late arrivals! Please sign up if you can help.

Sign Up Here

Thank you for raising $11,821 so far!

we are getting so close to our goal of $15,000 goal! We can't stop now though. Here's how you can help us get across the finish line:

• donate $10: help make staff appreciation week happen

• donate $25: contribute to library resources

• donate $50: help make afterschool programs more accessible

• donate $75: help our teachers supplement classroom materials

• donate $150: help rent a bus for field trips

• Spread the word! Tell family, friends, and neighbors

Check out the fall newsletter by Kelsi Herman, the garden educator from Grow Portland. See what our students have been up to in the Woodstock Garden this term. 🌱🌿

Join us on Friday, December 12 for a Hot Cocoa Walk & Roll to School Day! We will be serving up Hot Cocoa to all participants (kiddos and adults) before school from 7:45 - 7:58 am near the Playground. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to have time to get hot cocoa before school starts.

Until January 16, 2026, Cognizart is accepting applications from visual artists & performing soloists and ensembles ages 8 to 18 to participate in the Young Artists Debut! (YAD!) The YAD! offers fun and educational benefits, including the opportunity to showcase and refine creative talents, professional photos and videos of creative works, guidance from mentors, and honoraria. One winning artist will be selected as the Zorro Award Winner, an honor which includes $1,000 to further artistic endeavors. The experience culminates with the Young Artists Debut! on April 24, 2026, at The Reser where artists showcase their talents, and select soloists will have the opportunity to perform with Orchestra Nova Northwest musicians. More details here!

The full details on the program can be found on the website.