Staffing Update from Superintendent Polito
We are fully staffed for the 2018-19 school year. The only changes to our elementary school teacher staffing are as follows:
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One more Kindergarten class,
taught by Nessa Hessami
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One less 1st grade class, two classes taught by Kathy McAdams and Jennifer Lighty
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2nd grade team will be Debbie Faleschini, Linette Griffith and Lindsay Pierce
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Brian Myrtetus will be a full-time roving substitute
The Middle School welcomes Amy Borges who will teach English and Social Studies. Amy comes to us from South San Francisco Unified School District where she has taught MS English for five years. We also welcome Jonathon Schneider who will teach Social Studies. Jonathon is finishing his student teaching at Carlmont High School. He completed his first phase of student teaching at Crocker Middle School in Hillsborough.
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WES Parent Survey
The Woodside School Parent Survey is here and ready for your valuable input. All parents are encouraged to complete the survey before it closes this Fri., April 27. We appreciate your feedback and input as it helps us identify our work for next year.
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Teacher Appreciation Day
This Thursday, April 26; 8:00-8:25am; School Library Courtyard
Make your cards, pick your flowers, bake some homemade treats and get your appreciation on for our amazing teachers, specialist and staff! Deliver your items to the tables located in the library courtyard.
More Details
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May Day is almost here!
Sat., May 5; Woodside Road & campus
May Day is almost here and this year's theme is Cinco de Mayo! It takes many, many volunteers to make this a fun and successful event. Please sign up for at least one time slot (if you have multiple children, you choose the grade).
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Coffee Chat with WESD Board
Mon., April 30; 6:30pm; Wildcats
We encourage parents and community members to join two members of the Woodside School Board to openly discuss topics together. This informal chat provides an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and sip coffee with their board members in a casual setting.
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Parent Coffee Chat on Differentiation
Wed., May 2; 8:45am; Wildcats
All parents are encouraged to join Differentiation Coach Nancy Coleman and Dr. Beth Polito as they review district priorities in differentiated instruction, best practice and current practice by grade level (TK - 8th).
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6th Grade Bingo Night!
Friday, May 4; 6pm; Sellman
The 6th grade is sponsoring Bingo Night on May 4th. This annual event is a crowd favorite, and the proceeds help support the 6th grade class. Taco truck opens at 5pm and the games begin at 6pm.
DONATIONS: Please consider donating movie tickets, gift cards, novelty gifts, games, books, etc. for prizes. Also, baskets are needed to create raffle prizes, and a collection box will be in the school office. Email Meghan Clark for details.
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Open House Night
Thurs., May 10; 6:30pm; classrooms
Come see all the work your student has completed this past year at Open House! The Jazz Band will be performing in the Bell Courtyard and parents and students can walk through current and next year's classrooms. This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers in the grade above.
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Upcoming Music Concerts
- 4th & 5th Grade Concert
Fri., April 27 at 1:15pm; Sellman
- 3rd Grade May Day Performance
Sat., May 5; WES Amphitheater
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities
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Next Wednesday Line-Up
This Wed., April 25; 8:25am; blacktop
Our next line-up is this Wednesday. Parents will have an opportunity to join in celebrating our students who have earned Paws of Praise and learn about any upcoming school activities.
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Problems of the Month
WES has engaged school-wide Problems of the Month, which are non-routine math problems designed to promote a problem-solving theme at schools. Each problem is divided into five levels of difficulty, Level A (primary) through Level E (high school), to allow access and scaffolding for students into different aspects of the problem and stretch students to go deeper into mathematical complexity. The problems were developed by the Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative and are aligned to the Common Core Standards. We will post our TK-8th grade students work at Open House on May 10th.
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CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress)
CAASPP is starting next month, schedule below:
- Grades 3 & 4: May 1-10
- Grade 5: May 14-18;
Science May 24 & 25
Our teachers are trained and ready to administer CAASPP. If you have any questions about testing, please contact your child’s classroom teacher
Helpful reminders for day of testing:
- Ensure your child eats a good breakfast — students perform better when they aren’t hungry.
- Help your child get enough sleep — children ages 7-12 need 10 to 12 hours of sleep.
- Dress in comfortable clothing.
- Make appointments around our testing schedule and please be on time each morning.
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Middle School CAASPP Testing
All Middle School students will take the CAASPP tests during the week of
May 14-18. In addition, all 5th and 8th grade students will take the science test May 24 & 25. If possible, please try to avoid appointments during this week.
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Middle School Instagram
Due to complications with our current Instagram account, we have had to begin again with a new account. Please follow us @woodside_middleschool. The only difference is an addition of an underscore. All parents and students must request to follow the account in order to view all Middle School events.
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6th Grade Bingo Night!
Friday, May 4; 6pm; Sellman
The 6th grade is sponsoring Bingo Night on May 4th. This fun annual event is a crowd favorite, and the proceeds help support the 6th grade class. Taco truck opens at 5pm; games begin at 6pm.
DONATIONS: Please consider donating movie tickets, gift cards, novelty gifts, games, books, etc. for prizes. Also, baskets are needed to create raffle prizes, and a collection box will be in the school office. Email Meghan Clark for details.
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Young Dreamers Network
– Bajo Las Estrellas
Fri., April 27; 6-8pm; Village Hub
Please join us to help support Woodside Middle School students and their Young Dreamers student-led chapter as they partner with the Village Hub to host Bajo Las Estrellas, a night of Latin-themed food, coffee, crafts, music, and fun. For more info or to get involved, please contact lisa@dreamvolunteers.org.
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Grand Auction Tickets
Buy your Woodside Circus tickets today! Reserve your table of six and premium bottle service for an incredible night under the Big Top on May 19. Early bird pricing ends April 30.
Purchase Auction Tickets
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Online Auction
The Online Auction runs from Thurs.,
May 10 through Tues., May 15. Online registration instructions will be available on April 30. Remember, except for the Live Auction, it's all online!
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Grand Auction Catalog
The Grand Auction Catalog was distributed last week. Dig through backpacks and dog-ear pages to bid during the Online and Live auctions. If you did not receive a catalog, please check in the main school office.
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Righteous Raffle
For a circus deal extraordinaire, purchase a raffle ticket for $100 for your chance to win a parking spot at school. Tickets available for purchase at the main school office, May Day, Open House, and Auction night. Buy 10 tickets and get one free!
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May Day is almost here!
Sat., May 5; Woodside Road & campus
May Day is almost here and this year's theme is Cinco de Mayo! It takes many, many volunteers to make this a fun and successful event. Please sign up for at least one time slot (if you have multiple children, you choose the grade).
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Spring Good Eggs Fundraiser
Through April, Good Eggs will donate 10% back to WES every time you shop. Enroll now by visiting schools.goodeggs.com and entering the code WES18 (be sure to also enter the promo code at checkout). Never tried Good Eggs? New customers get $15 off their first order when enrolled!
More Info on Good Eggs Promo
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Shop Amazon & Earn 10% for WES!
Bookmark the PTA Amazon link below to earn 10% for the PTA on all purchases!
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Middle School Tennis Team
The tennis season is underway!
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Esface Basketball Workouts
Mondays & Fridays
Team Esface started their spring basketball workouts last week and continue through June 1.
3:30-5pm: Grades 3-5 Skills Clinic
5-6pm: Grades 6-8 Small Group Training
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