Woodcrest Family Newsletter

Hello Woodcrest Families,

We are closing in on the first day of school, and the anticipation of a new school year is building throughout Woodcrest Elementary School!

Teachers and staff have been in and out of school throughout the week, decorating classrooms and preparing materials to welcome your children on Tuesday, September 2. We are excited to have students back in our classrooms and hallways, bringing energy and enthusiasm for learning.

Teachers will be sending home communication to students and families next week. I encourage you to share these messages with your child(ren), and to maintain these open lines of communication throughout the year. Together, we can provide the support and guidance our students need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally this year.

Please be on the lookout for additional Woodcrest communication this week. More details will be shared about arrival and dismissal procedures, specifically for the first two days of school.

I hope you enjoy these last few days of summer vacation with your family and friends. I look forward to seeing all of our Woodcrest Sharks on September 2!

Sincerely,

Alison McCartney

Principal, Woodcrest Elementary School

Students' class assignments, bus routes and bus stops are now available in Genesis. Please make sure to log into your account on the Genesis Parent Portal. All district forms must be completed to view your child's assignment.

There is still time to participate in the Summer Reading activities at the Cherry Hill Library! Children can earn exciting prizes for reading!

Also, check out the Youth Services homepage for more reading resources and fun events for kids.

The 5th Grade Safety Program has been recognized by Character.org as a 2025 Promising Practice for demonstrating a significant impact and aligning with one or more of the 11 Principles Framework for Schools.

5th Grade Safeties support younger students throughout the day, specifically at lunch, recess and dismissal. Safeties serve as role models, demonstrating our core values in actions, and helping our younger students interact with one another in positive ways. Thank you to Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Lynch for leading our 5th Grade Safety Program!

2nd Grader Addie Chertok is a Grand Prize Winner for Book Song Challenge, where she sang about her favorite books from the school year. For her performance, Woodcrest Elementary School will receive a $1,000 Bookshop gift card for new books. You can see Addie's wonderful Grand Prize-Winning entry on the page @WayPastBooks.

Congratulations, Addie!

August 28:

• Kindergarten Open House at 2:15 in classrooms
• New Family Orientation at 2:15 in the library
• CHEA Story Walk at 3:00 at the SACC Doors

September 2: First Day of School! 1:00pm Dismissal

September 3: Full Day of School

September 8: Back to School Night, 6-7:30

September 11: PTA Primo Water Ice Night

September 23-24: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah

September 26: PTA Back to School Picnic

October 2: School Closed for Yom Kippur

October 13-17: Book Fair

October 15: Book Fair Family Night

October 20: School Closed for Teacher In-Service and Diwali

October 27: Picture Day

An updated District Calendar is available on the district website.

CHPS has partnered with Care Solace to provide free Mental Health Supports to our students, staff, and families. The Care Solace team can quickly connect you to verified providers in our community. Click Here to connect with a care provider or contact your school counselor for more information.

Website: woodcrest.chclc.org

Location: 400 Cranford Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ

Phone: 856-429-2058

Twitter: @WoodcrestES

Please do not reply to this email. If you need to contact the principal, please send your email directly to amccartney@chclc.org.