Common Ground Speaker Series
Don't miss this speaker on our campus tomorrow night!

• Tues., Jan. 24; 7 pm in Sellman 
  Wired To Create:
  Lessons in Unlocking Ingenuity
  Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
  
   Info on Speaker & Session 

Woodside Preschool Parent Orientation

Tues., Jan. 31; 9 - 10:30; Wildcats

The Priority Enrollment Period for the 2017-2018 academic year will start on Tues., Jan. 31 with a Parent Orientation and Tour from 9:00-10:30 am in Wildcats. No RSVP necessary. 
 

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Winter After School Enrichment Classes
Many ASE classes have started but you can still register! Classes run through mid-March. Scholarships are available — contact Amanda in front office. Questions? Email Jennifer Zweig. View classes and register at link below.
 

 Winter ASE Calendar & Classes 

Substitute Teachers Needed

Dear Parents: All of California is experiencing a significant shortage of qualified substitute teachers and we are no exception. Requirement to attain a short term substitute teacher permit includes an undergraduate degree and to successfully pass the CBEST,  
CTC | CBEST Test Information, a comprehensive, basic assessment of reading writing and math skills. If interested in serving our school in this capacity, contact Cathy Stienstra. 

Design Thinking in the Classroom

Design Thinking supports the idea that everyone can be part of creating a more desirable future and be used when faced with a difficult challenge. The design process is what puts Design Thinking into action and is woven into our standards and integrated into lessons in classrooms across the campus. Learn about the four steps to the Design Process:
 

 Learn More about Design Thinking 

TK & Kindergarten Info Meeting
Mon., Feb. 6 @ 8:30 am, Wildcats

 Schedule, Mtg. Info & Registration 

6th-8th Grade STEM Fair

Wed., Jan. 25; Community Gym 

The Middle School STEM Fair will be held this Wednesday—be sure to check out all the innovative projects! The awards presentation will take place that evening at 6:30 pm in the Community Gym. 

 More Details 

8th Grade Parent Meeting

Thurs., Feb. 2 at 7 pm; School Library

Meeting for all 8th grade parents to discuss Operetta, D.C. trip & graduation. All parents of 8th graders are highly encouraged to attend to this evening meeting to learn more details about these important events. 

 More info on Parent Mtg 

5th - 8th Grade Talent Show
Wed., Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm; Sellman
The Student Council’s annual Talent Show is almost here! Fine Art viewing before the show at 6:15 pm. $5 tickets will go on sale Mon., Jan. 30. 

 Talent Show & Ticket info 

Creative Ideas Needed

The Grand Auction’s Silent team is looking for your best ideas for hikes, feasts, and voyages. Let your imagination set sail and check out what to donate, submit your donation online or email for assistance.
 

Grand Auction Art Contest

Winning submissions for this Grand Auction Art Contest will be featured on Grand Auction printed pieces and website. Let your creativity take you Out Of This World! Deadline is Fri., Feb. 3.
 

TED Woodside Lens

Don't miss these upcoming informative sessions covering a variety of relevant topics. Spaces are still available for all, just, email the WSF office. 

Scientific Advancements in Health 
Thurs., Feb. 2 @ 10 am; Wildcats
$40/person

Unveil through Documentaries
(Dis)honesty (2nd installment)
Mon., March 6 @ 5:30 pm; Wildcats
$40/person

Embrace Wellness

Tues., March 13 @ 10 am - 2 pm
at Putman/Carlsmith home
$40/person

General PTA & Room Parent Meeting

The next meeting will be held next
Wed., Feb. 1 @ 8:30 am in Wildcats.

Scrip Cards

It's always a great idea to stock up on
Scrip cards and it's one of the easiest way to support the PTA and our school.

 More on PTA Scrip Program 

Basketball: Practice and games schedules for all school basketball
teams listed below (please see modified practice schedule for this week due to MS STEM Fair in Community Gym):

Open enrollment for Woodside Whistlers (Wed AM) and Chamber Singers (Thurs AM) Choirs. WW Choir & CS Choir info. Contact Dr. D. to enroll. 

Performance/Concert Schedule:

Kindergarten: Three Piggy Opera performance on Fri., March 3 at 9 am; Sellman. Practice music: K PIGGY

1st Grade: Concert this Wed., Jan. 25 at 1:45 pm; Sellman. Practice: 1st MUSIC

2nd Grade: The Big Clean Up on Wed., March 15 at 1 pm; Sellman. Practice msuic: THE BIG CLEAN UP

3rd Grade: Concert this Wed., Jan. 25 at 1:45 pm; Sellman. Practice music: 3rd MUSIC & MAY DAY performance: Sat., May 6, 2017. MAY DAY info.

5th-8th Talent Show: Wed., Feb. 8 at 6:30 pm; Sellman. Important Info for participants. Tickets on sale soon. 

MS Band, WW Choir, ShowStoppers (8th): Performance on Thurs., March 28 at 6:30 pm; Sellman. 

JAZZ Band, CS Choir, Percussion: Performance Tues., April 4 at 6:30 pm in Sellman. 

4th / 5th Band: Concert info TK soon.