The Woodnet is a weekly publication of the
Woodbury
PTO
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you to all of the parents who have logged into Family Connection through Naviance. We are up to over 130 families that have received their login information. Please email Mr. Lenczewski at
lenczewski_m@shaker.org
to receive your login information. Remember, our goal is to have 100% of our 6th grade families logged into Naviance by May 2018!
You should have received my robo call last week asking for parent volunteers for our upcoming Family Fun Night which is on February 23rd from 6:15-8:00pm. The PTO is still looking for parent volunteers to make the night for our students a fun one! For any questions or additional information regarding Family Fun Night, please call Mrs. Malone
773-490-4331
, Mrs. Sharp
216-281-0089
, or Mr. Cross
216-295-4969
.
Thank you for another great week at Woodbury Elementary School!
Always believe!
D. Young, Principal
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PTO News
The Shaker Board meeting took place on January 23rd
The items for this week’s Board packet include Board memos for the following:
- RE: Student Meal Accounts: Complaints of Weekly-Pay-For-It Letters
- Update on Gifted Workgroup
- Onaway Preschool Maintains 5-Star Rating from ODE
- News Articles – Week of January 29, 2018 to February 2, 2018
SELF program registration begins Feb. 28th.
Click here
to see course/classes/activities offered over the summer break.
Family Fun Night is February 23rd!
This is a great night for Woodbury families to meet and participate in engaging activities. Please attend this event, registration is attached, last day to return registration is Feb.15th. Subway sandwiches are available by pre-order only (attached to registration form). Parent supervision is required for all registrants.
Click here
to see the registration form.
Click here
for sign up genius.
It is nominating time!
If you are interested in becoming a change agent for Woodbury PTO, please consider becoming a board member or chairing an event. We are changing events to make them accessible for the working parent/guardian. With a focus on building a stronger community through PTO engagement, the district's evolving PTO's mission is to become more equitable, engaged, and a tool for education enrichment. Please consider being a part of this process!
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WPBS Winners
Ryan Kilts
Matthew Jones
Allen Seats
Lola Nagelberg
Lilah Raddock
Larae Alexander
Lauren Hilbert
Shawn Wanamaker
Allison Benson
Elijah Bostick
Staff
Mrs. Turoff
Mrs. Webb
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Parent/Community Update on
Gifted Education Workgroup on Feb. 21
Learn more about the District's progress in developing a Gifted Education policy and plan from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21 in the Senior Lounge at Shaker Heights High School (adjacent to the Upper Cafeteria). Chair of the Gifted Workgroup Alex Liston Dykema and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Terri Breeden will facilitate the discussion and provide an update on the February 14 meeting of the Gifted Education Workgroup. The District’s consultant, S. David Brazer, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Stanford University Graduate School of Education, also will participate via Zoom.
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Middle School Programming 2018-19
The Middle School Administration and the School Counseling staff are beginning the programming of student schedules for the 2018-2019 school year. An informational mailing was sent home during the week of January 22nd to all rising 7th and 8th grade parents. Parents are requested to complete the Fine Arts Selection form for their students by no later than February 16, 2018. You will need your student's Shaker Google email account information to complete the course selection form.
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Rainbow Run
For those parents with rising 7th grade students, we are in need of volunteers for the 2018 Rainbow Run. This is a fabulous fundraiser for the middle school (last year we raised almost $45,000). It is an amazing experience for the middle school students and the entire district. As a parent volunteer, you'll have a terrific chance to get to know the staff and the building as we prepare for the run. The Rainbow Run will be held on Friday, September 21, 2018. We have many opportunities to get involved. We need your help!!!
Please contact
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Model United Nations
There is a Model United Nations
Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Woodbury Auditorium. This meeting is for any parents who have students going to the Model UN Conference in Columbus and would like more information about the trip and to ask questions of the Model UN Advisors. For more information contact Mr. Kaminski
kaminski_r@shaker.org
or Mrs. Heide
heide_r@shaker.org
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6th Grade Camp News
We are excited that 6th grade camp is right around the corner! Exact dates will follow. The cost of camp will be $145. Payments for camp may be made in installments via cash or check (payable to Woodbury) sent to school with your child, or through the use of a credit card or electronic check via the District's on-line payment system. You may log on to
www.shaker.org
,
click Parent Resources, then "PayForIt". Once you are signed in, locate the "Activities" button to make your payment. We are encouraging all parents/guardians to begin making partial or full payments early for camp. Please note: If your check is returned for insufficient funds (NSF), your account will be debited electronically for both the face amount of the check and the returned check fee of $30.
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Mix It Up! Mixers at Woodbury for Rising 5th Graders
All rising 5th grade students are invited to participate in social activities designed to make meeting Woodbury classmates from all five K-4 buildings easy and fun! Mark your calendars for February 15, March 8, and March 15 from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Woodbury Main Gym. Students may attend one, two or all three sessions. Stay tuned for more details via backpack express next week!
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Woodbury Clocktower Paver Sale
As many of you know, last year Woodbury’s beautiful clock tower bell was restored. As part of the restoration there is an ongoing project to replace the plain brick pavers with commemorative pavers which include family names, tributes etc. The pavers are $75 and can be engraved with up to 3 lines per paver, with a maximum of 14 characters per line. The pavers are placed around the bell on the Woodbury grounds and have been a huge hit. If you have a child at Woodbury you will receive the order form in the mail.
For those without a child at Woodbury the Order Form is attached
here
. Orders will be accepted this year through March 9th, 2018. Pavers will be installed in the early summer.
Thank you for supporting Woodbury!
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Drama Club News
We are working hard on painting the sets, acting and creating costumes and props. Our students' attendance at rehearsals, meetings and paint days are very crucial. We can't complete scenes, songs, props or sets if everyone involved isn't there. Please check the calendar or our website to be sure you know when you are needed. The February calendar was passed out at rehearsal this week. It is also hanging in a folder outside of the auditorium.
Click
here
for our website.
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Woodbury Creating Change
You and your family are invited to be a part of a collaborative process and help make a difference! Make or glaze a clay planter for our "Woodbury Creating Change" Event. This collaborative process begins with your creative input in molding a clay planter which then, is glazed by another person. The finished product is a beautiful and exclusive planter created by the joint efforts of members of the community! On the evening of Monday, April 23rd, 2018 over 1,000 unique handmade planters and over succulents will be available for purchase where our evening will be filled with art, beautiful baby succulents and uniting together. All proceeds will go towards charities that the students have voted on. Please, reserve your spot to make or glaze a handmade planter on the following days:
***No School*** Friday February 16th, 2018 2-6pm
(Creating a Clay Planter)
Monday February 26th, 2018 6-8pm
(Glazing, which is painting a planter)
Wednesday March 7th, 2018 5-7pm
(Glazing, which is painting a planter)
Each session is one hour so be sure to put your name and each attending family members' names in the desired time slot and a phone number or e-mail to reach you. For any child, please add the age of the child next to their name. There is no cost and no previous clay experience is needed. ALL Shaker residents are welcome, so please help spread the word! Spots will go quickly so
sign up
for your slot today.
Click here
to sign up to Create/Glaze and/or Volunteer to help in creating/glazing a planter. When you are signing up, in the COMMENT BOX, please use this format (Name, Age (for kids)) for list the number of people that are attending AND in the drop down box, select the number of people. Example: For a family of two, I would select 2 and then in the comment box type: Jessica, Mom and Michael , age 8. All children under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Every hour we have enough room for 4 volunteers and 40 artists. Each line represents ONE person. Below are the dates/times you may sign up for.
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The WPBS Store
The WPBS (Woodbury Positive Behavior Supports) Store is open and we need your help!
We are looking for two volunteers per week to staff the store, which is open on Thursdays from 11:45am until 1:45pm in the cafeteria, during the student’s lunchtimes.
If you are looking for a fun way to help out at school, this is it. Plus it’s a great opportunity to see your kids in action!
Sign up here
and you will see the instructions.
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Help Needed
Please send any
sturdy
cardboard tubes you are ready to recycle to the Product Design Lab ℅ Ms. Scanlon. The inner roll of cardboard from aluminum foil or gift-wrap paper and old poster tubes would be helpful to the sixth graders as they use the Design Cycle to make adaptive equipment in Product Design. Thank you!
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IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION NEWS
Attention all 6
th
grade parents:
According to Ohio State law, all rising 7
th
grade students are required to receive
TDaP
and
Meningococcal (MCV4)
vaccinations prior to entry.
Please provide the appropriate documentation to Woodbury by June 4, 2018.
All students without the necessary vaccinations or documentation will be excluded from 7
th
grade beginning 14 days into the 2018-19 school year. This means your child will be unable to participate in their schedule or any school-related activities until they are up-to-date.
If you have questions, please contact me, at (216) 295-4155, or Ms. Micochero, school nurse at the middle school, (216) 296-4112.
Thank you,
Stephanie Smith, RN
Woodbury School Nurse
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Homework help has arrived
Homework help has arrived! Does homework take much longer than it should? Are you battling your child when it comes to doing homework? The Elementary
Homework Center
at Woodbury could be the answer. You can drop your child off for a ONE-HOUR session with a certified teacher. There is no cost. No appointment necessary. The center is open Monday-Thursdays from 4:30-7 p.m.
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Counselor Coffee at Shaker Middle School
Save the Date: Counselor Coffee at Shaker Middle School
Mr. Lenczewski is teaming up with the MS Counselors to offer 6th grade Woodbury Parents the opportunity to join MS Counselor Coffee Events.
This is a casual event where School Counselors and parents will engage in open dialogue. This year’s topics are:
- March 23, 2018—Anger Management/Self-Regulation
All Coffee Events will be held at 8:15 am (for one hour) in the Shaker Middle School Library. Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
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ORCHESTRA NEWS
We want to clarify that our next Woodbury Orchestra concert is Monday, May 7. There are no elementary orchestra concerts on February 28 or March 1, some district calendars have these dates listed.
Orchestra Concert Monday, May 7
6:45pm 5th Grade (Students arrive 6:00 pm)
8:00 pm 6th Grade (Students arrive 7:30)
5th GRADE
Click here
to see what days students should bring their instruments and music.
Like our Facebook page at Shaker Heights Orchestras: Middle School and Woodbury
Students must have an Essential Elements Book. They are available for purchase in the Woodbury School Office for $9.00.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Interested in getting your child private lessons? Private lessons are a fantastic way to improve your performance skills and to boost confidence and motivation.
PARENT PRACTICE TIPS
DID YOU KNOW?
Regular practice develops self-discipline that goes way beyond music. You can help you child by creating an environment for practice that is positive and engaging. Consistency is the key!
HELP YOUR CHILD BE SUCCESSFUL BY…
Set up a routine
. If a child knows that they are to practice every day at a specific time, it becomes part of their daily routine and increases focused practice.
Make a permanent practice place.
Set up a spot where your child can practice without distraction. This will not only help them focus it will also provide a safe place to store their instrument.
Provide encouragement.
Show that you are interested. Have your child play a mini concert of songs he/she is learning. Set up a reward system for consistent practice. Please do not make practice a punishment!
Communicate with the teacher.
Stay in touch with what is going on in the classroom and ask questions if you need clarification on assignments.
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Greetings Woodbury Band Parents!
After School Help
:
Click on this
link
to sign up for help sessions.
New Music
:
6th grade - Aladdin and 1812 Overture (A third piece to come soon)
5th grade - Shaker March, Mama Paquita, and Flashpoint. (We will start Shut Up and Dance after we learn Flashpoint)
Woodbury Evening of Jazz
:
Woodbury Jazz Band always has their own evening of Jazz in the Woodbury main gym.
WO Evening of Jazz: Thurs. April 26, 2018 @ 7:00pm
Spring Concerts
:
6th grade concert: Tuesday, May 1 at the High School North Gym
5th grade concert: Wednesday, May 2 at the High School North Gym
Private Lessons:
If your student is interested in studying privately with a professional musician, please see the recommended
private teacher list.
Stay in Contact:
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Please contribute to the African Library Project
There is a donation box outside of the main office for book donations that will be sent to Kenya. This project is part of the Global Development Club at the High School. Please
click here
to learn more.
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