Dear Woodland Families,

Last Friday we celebrated out CARES in an assembly where all students learned a Brown Bear Greeting from Ms. Duquette's first graders and a CARES song from Mrs. Schindel's kindergarten students. Both classes did a wonderful job leading the whole school in this community event and we were very proud of them!

We also need to send a huge congratulations to Mrs. Giguere's kindergarten class for winning the CARES Trophy for being the Most Responsible Class! Teachers and staff said they did an amazing job all month returning classroom materials, helping others, taking ownership of their actions, and participating in class! Keep up the great work!

Keeping the excitement going, we had three classes already standing out for Exhibiting Effort, and those were Mrs. Abbe's kindergarten class, Ms. Conchieri's first grade class, and Ms. Giroux's second grade class. We will be focusing on working through tough tasks, staying focused, managing frustration, producing quality work, paying attention, and practicing. Feel free to encourage your children to "Exhibit Effort" when they complain that something is too hard or they don't want to practice! We're in this together!

Finally, cold and flu season is upon us. Please remember to stress proper handwashing skills with your student. Also, now is a great time to teach kids to blow their nose independently! Don't know how? Try taking a toilet paper roll and taping a piece of toilet paper to the end. Put the roll against your child's nose and have them "make the elephant move his trunk" by blowing air out of their nose! Don't let them cheat by blowing with their mouths though. (Teacher tip: practice when your child DOESN'T have a stuffy nose first or you may get an elephant that is a little messy!)

Warm regards,

Emma and Kayla

TODAY - Staff Collaboration - 1/2 Day, Dismissal @ 12:00

January 25 - Thunderbirds Game - @ 7:00 pm

February 12 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30 Woodland School

February 13 - Game Night - @ 5:30

February 17-21 Winter Break

Woodland School is excited to announce that enrollment for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open. Families with children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025, are encouraged to register their child by May 1, 2025. Early registration ensures eligibility for the Kindergarten Screenings, scheduled to take place on May 29 and 30, 2025.

How to Enroll To begin the enrollment process and learn more about the requirements, you can tap the picture above or visit the Woodland School enrollment page at:

https://www.stgrsd.org/community/enrollment

The enrollment page includes detailed information about necessary documentation and the steps to complete the registration process. Families are encouraged to complete all required forms promptly to secure their spot in this exciting program.

Don’t miss this important milestone in your child’s education! For questions or assistance with enrollment, please contact Woodland School at 413-569-6598 or WES_Office@stgrsd.org.

We look forward to welcoming your family to Woodland School and partnering with you in your child’s educational journey.

If you know families with kindergarten-aged children, please spread the word about this important opportunity!

The Nurse’s Office is in need of gently used clothing, specifically boys, in size 7 and up to help students who may need a change of clothes during the school day. If your child has outgrown clothing in these sizes, we would greatly appreciate your donation!

We are looking for:

• Shirts
• Pants
• Shorts

Please ensure all items are clean and in good condition and only bring in a few items, we do not have room to store bins full of clothes. Donations can be dropped off directly at the Main Office during school hours.

This is also a good time to make sure that your child has a change of clothes in their backpack as accidents and spills may happen!

Thank you for your kindness and support in helping us care for our students!

Join us on Saturday, January 25th at 7:05 for a fun night out watching hockey! Powder Mill Band students will be performing and many students will be invited on the ice to wave the flag for the opening ceremony. Come join the fun!

Southwick students K-2 will receive $10 off through January 31!

Woodland School needs substitutes for the 24-25 school year. Being a substitute offers great flexibility, because you can choose the days you want to work! When teachers are absent, they leave the substitute a detailed lesson plan to follow. Interested? Have questions? Give us a call at 413-569-6598 or apply online: https://www.stgrsd.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.