WHES Summer Learning Information
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
It was another great year full of learning at WHES! THANK YOU for supporting us, learning alongside your child(ren), and for your commitment to making Woodmen Hills THE best school!
While summer learning might be the furthest thing from your mind right now, we also know that you might wish to engage your child(ren) in some fun learning at home at some point during these next several weeks! We have compiled all platforms students have access to this summer, as well as a 20-day virtual learning platform for all grade levels and content areas sure to be fun, while practicing various skills and engaging in hands-on activities. We included a packet of K-2nd grade reading materials for families to put to use, too.
D49 Nutrition Services is also offering summer meals - you can read more information below.
WHES Summer Office Hours...
May 27 to May 30: 8:00am-4:00pm
June 2 to June 6: 9:00am-2:00pm
June 9 to July 11: Office Closed
July 14 to July 18: 9:00am-2:00pm
Beginning July 21st: Normal hours of 8:00am-4:00pm
Upcoming Dates...
July: (A vague look ahead, and subject to change...)
July 29th: Incoming Kindergarten Assessments & Tours
July 31st: Classroom Placements Released
August: (A vague look ahead, and subject to change...)
August 1st: 1st Day for FMS 6th Graders & FHS 9th Graders
August 1st: 3:00-3:45pm Kindergarten Family Social & Signing Day
August 1st: 4:00-5:30pm Back to School Bash
August 4th - 1st Day of School for K-5th Grade WHES Students
8:30-11:00am ½ of K for ½ day
1:00-3:30pm ½ of K for ½ day
August 8th: Assessment Day
Stay tuned and watch your email...we will begin communicating 25-26 information in late(r) July. You can also check our Back to School webpage for updates. In the meantime, find time to play outside and soak up some sunshine!
Have a great summer, Tornado families!
Clever Single Sign On for Students
Students have access to a variety of online learning platforms through their Clever single sign on account by using their D49 Google Credentials to log in.
Student login information:
Students should login using their D49 Google Credentials/Account through Clever
Google Username - lunchnumber@d49.org
Google Password - D49 Google Password
Amplify Boost Reading Program
Boost Reading is K–5 personalized reading curriculum to accelerate literacy growth in the classroom. Boost also helps K–5 educators meet the needs of every reader with personalized literacy instruction based in the Science of Reading. Our efficacy data, measured by DIBELS® 8th Edition, shows that Boost Reading helped 26% more students reach benchmark than those not using the program. This Amplify reading curriculum fits into any learning model and provides actionable growth insights along the way.
Student login information:
Students should login using their D49 Google Credentials/Account through Clever
Google Username - lunchnumber@d49.org
Google Password - D49 Google Password
20 Days of Virtual Learning
https://sites.google.com/modernteacher.com/summerelearning/home
Welcome to 20 days of virtual, summer learning! We are excited to provide you with a variety of learning experiences in reading, math, writing, and word work for all grade levels. You will also have the opportunity to do hands-on STEM projects!
No student login information is needed.
K-2 Summer Sprout Resource Packet
With the excitement of summer break ahead, it's a perfect time to emphasize the importance of reading for your child. Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, and it's a great opportunity to maintain the progress your child made throughout the school year. However, “summer slide" can happen, and students can lose some of their hard-earned academic skills during the long break. With your support, you can keep your child's learning momentum going strong. Reading is the perfect summer activity because it's educational and enjoyable. By encouraging your child to read regularly during the summer months, you can help them review the skills they've worked hard to develop. You can also read to your child! Reading to children in English or their first language offers many benefits. It fosters a strong bond between parent and child and enhances language development, fluency, and comprehension skills. It also cultivates a love for reading, igniting imagination and curiosity, and opens doors to a world of knowledge and possibility.
The link below contains several pages that have been created to help foster and nurture the skills your student has learned throughout the year and to have a little fun while doing so!
D49 Summer Meal Service
District 49 is pleased to host breakfast and lunch service this summer at no cost to all children, ages 1-18. This service is available for all children, regardless of which school they attend, and those who are not currently enrolled in a D49 school. Good nutrition during the summer months helps prepare children for success once school is back in session.
Service Dates: June 2 - June 27
Service Times:
- Breakfast: 7:40-8:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Service Locations:
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
12050 Falcon Hwy, Falcon, CO 80831
Odyssey Elementary School
6275 Bridle Spur Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Stetson Elementary School
4910 Jedediah Smith Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
We will offer one meal at a time. Breakfast is only available at the scheduled breakfast time, and lunch is only available at the scheduled lunch time. Participants are required to eat in the cafeteria. We will not have a to-go option.
These services are part of the USDA summer food service program. Updated menus will soon be posted at D49.org. D49 will participate in the Colorado Healthy School Meals for All Program for the 2025-26 school year.
Did You Know? The benefits available through the Free and Reduced program extend well beyond the lunchroom and provides critical support for families and classrooms every year. Click the following link to learn more today about what the program covers and how to apply for this important service! Free and Reduced Program Link
Counselor's Corner - Summer Edition
Summer Learning Tips for Parents
The article linked here provides 5 tips to support your child(ren)'s learning this summer.
25-26 School Supplies
Supply kits can be purchased online!
Woodmen Hills Elementary School will again offer the option to purchase school supply kits with delivery directly to WHES for 25-26! Our PTA has partnered with 1st Day School Supplies and they are going to save us up to 30% over shopping at big box stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon! Better yet, they are the undisputed leader in custom kitting school supplies, providing us with only brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, and Elmer's. Buy early and save! You can follow the link here to view the supply kits (created from our 25-26 school supply lists) and place your order. Our full 25-26 supply lists are also linked below.
Kits must be ordered by June 15th to ensure preparation and delivery by the start of 2025-2026.
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
May 27 to May 30: 8:00am-4:00pm
June 2 to June 6: 9:00am-2:00pm
June 9 to July 11: Office Closed
July 14 to July 18: 9:00am-2:00pm
Beginning July 21st: Normal hours of 8:00am-4:00pm
Website: https://whes.d49.org/
Location: 8308 Del Rio Rd, Peyton, CO 80831
Phone: 719-495-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHESTornadoes