Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes or Fall attire to
school on Monday, October 31st for a parade at 8:15 a.m. Please
follow the guidelines listed below so we can have a fun and safe day!
● NO costume masks or make-believe weapons.
● NO costume should be bloody or violent.
● Please label costume materials.
● Costumes should be easy for students to take on and off on
their own.
● The parade will be held outside in front of the building.
● Indoor activities are for students only.
*If your child does not celebrate Halloween, please let your child’s teacher
know. There is an alternative activity planned for them during the parade.
The parade will begin promptly at 8:15 and conclude around 8:30. Students will walk along the sidewalk in
front of the building (the car rider loop) and back into the building (near the bus loop). We will do this loop two
times.
If you are coming to be a spectator for this event, we encourage you to come early and park. The field will be
open for parking. We will be closing off the car rider loop at 8:00 a.m to allow for set up and parents to use this
space. Parents are invited to stand in the car rider loop and bus loop to enjoy the parade.
Please remember that cars are not permitted to park in the bus loop or fire lanes.
This week's Thursday Thoughts from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell focus on voting and teaching students about their right to vote. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSuceed
https://youtu.be/BFGIZOla1k4
Good Afternoon Families,
There is only 1 more days left of the book fair. If you do not want to send in cash, you can simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/woodsideelementaryschool
Come to Conversations and Coffee with Mrs. Pearsell Friday 10/25/2024. Starts at 9:00 am.
We have been working hard to abolish bullying at Woodside this month and to end the month on a powerful note, we will be holding a spirit week that will serve as a celebration for all our hard work.
Did you miss the October 16 presentation to the Board of Education on AACPS' proposed new Learning Management System? Watch it and hear questions posed by the Board here.
https://youtu.be/GYTw1h9Qt7I
Dr. Mark Bedell and Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist Grace Wilson clear up misconceptions about the work of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup.
https://youtu.be/G6MP4wVj9w8
Have you heard the news? Always Ice Cream is offering an EXCLUSIVE Anne Arundel County Public Schools flavor in November, with a portion of sales benefitting the Education Foundation of AACPS! Check out more at the link below and stay tuned for the flavor reveal on October 24! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1287317595500634
Parent Portal Account
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-18-24.
It's Family Academy Friday! Look for featured content every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Join us on Saturday, October 26th from 10-11:30 am for the Family Health & Wellness Event at Corkran Middle School! Learn about eating habits and nutrition! We will have local partners at resource tables, blood pressure checks, and free giveaways! Register to attend https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHvL6lfzRnH36LuVjbTKfOGJY6MkHLR7
Today is the last day for the Woodside Harvest for the Hungry Donations
Monday, October 14th Bring in plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly, gravy, or sauces for our Harvest for the Hungry Food Drive
Tuesday, October 15thBring in dry goods- mashed potatoes, stuffing, pasta, rice, baby formula, etc. for our Harvest for the Hungry Food Drive
Wednesday, October 16thBring in canned fruit, jello cups, apple sauces, or soups and stews for our Harvest for the Hungry Food Drive
Thursday, October 17th Bring in breakfast items- boxes of oatmeal, cereal, grits, granola bars, dried fruit, protein bars/shakes, etc. for our Harvest for the Hungry Food Drive
Friday, October 18thBring in canned vegetables or dried beans (pinto, lentils, black) for our Harvest for the Hungry Food Drive
During Oct 14-18 Grade Level can earn extra recess for the most food collected! Grade Level winners will be announced on Friday’s PM announcements! Extra Bonus,anyone who donated goods at our Fall Festival will receive a coupon to a local restaurant.
In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of dedicated time for the new Core Knowledge Language Arts elementary school curriculum and its impact on early dismissal days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuonez4ahs
Good Afternoon Families Our annual PTA Fall Festival is tomorrow Friday, October 18th from 5-7pm. We are still in need of volunteers to hand out candy (candy provided- you just park and set up at the back of your vehicle) Please consider volunteering your time to make the event a success! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAEA72CA1FEC52-51793049-woodside
The Office of Community Schools recently supported a professional development initiative focused on Spanish language learning, featuring a two-week immersion course in Cusco, Peru. This program exemplifies the Community Schools' commitment to building relationships, supporting our students and families, and making AACPS a community where everyone can #BelongGrowSucceed.
https://youtu.be/GEC3nL78Zqs?si=xs9qxWj5pdNDIW8T
Today is #UnityDay!
Don't forget to wear orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day.
Kindness - Acceptance - Inclusion
Use our hashtags on X/Twitter to share your Unity Day pictures:
#UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org
or DM on Instagram
#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Ahoy, mateys! Arrr-ye ready to hoist the sails and join us on this grand adventure as we celebrate National School Lunch Week?
Healthy school meals be the finest treasure, fit to fuel young buccaneers as they chart their course through the stormy seas of learning. With proper grub in their bellies, they'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way! So, let’s feast like the true school lunch pirates we are and make this week a bountiful haul! Avast, let’s dig in! 🍎🏴☠️
#NSLW24 Find Your Treasure!
The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis.
The workgroup has been created to engage stakeholders in a robust conversation regarding school scheduling in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and to consider innovative school scheduling models for implementation in AACPS. It consists of AACPS staff, elected officials, and representatives from community organizations.
Meetings are open to the public and public feedback on innovative school scheduling in AACPS and the work of the workgroup is encouraged. Individuals will be able to provide comment in person or virtually at the end of each workgroup meeting. A total of five speakers will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Written comment may also be submitted to Grace Wilson, Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist, at gawilson1@aacps.org.
As the group’s work progresses, more information will be posted at www.aacps.org/schedulingworkgroup. Those who cannot attend meetings in person can watch virtually through links found on that page.
#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, October 15 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Individual Picture Day scheduled for tomorrow Friday October 11, 2024. Here is the link if you would like to order online. https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/findmypictureday
