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Candidate Declaration Window Is Open!The window for parents and teachers to declare candidacy for their school's School Governance Council opened on February 5. During this time, individuals interested in serving a 2-year term (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026) will have the opportunity to complete a Candidate Declaration Form. The declaration window will remain open until March 29 with voting to take place in April.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS FY25 INPUT MEETING
ALL SCHOOL STAFF, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME!Provide Feedback on: Instruction, Family & Community Engagement, Learning Environment, Professional Capacity, Effective Leadership, Revision of District Parent and Family Engagement Plan, S-CLIP Discussion.March 26 @ 9:00 a.m. Join The TEAMS Meeting | March 27 @ 1:00 p.m. Join the TEAMS Meeting
Upcoming WES Events
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Tomorrow
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Title I Parent Input Meeting (In Person & Online)
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Title I Parent Input Meeting (In Person & Online)
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Thursday
4:30 PM FCS Board Meeting
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12:00 PM PreK Lottery Results Posted @ 12pm
Title I Parent Input Meeting
Late Bus?
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Contact North Transportation, 470 - 254 - 2970, for information regarding late buses.
You can also use the Here Comes the Bus app for live GPS tracking. For more information, visit Fulton's Here Comes the Bus page.
WES Announcements
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Wildcat Newsletter
The Wildcat Newsletter is sent out weekly. You can visit the Weekly Wildcat Smore to access the newsletter.
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Letter from the Principal
Greetings Wildcat Families!
Parent Perception Deadline is March 15, 2024!
Thank you to all who have helped this year's FCS Annual Parent Perception Survey get off to a strong start! As of March 12th, Woodland ES had a parent participation rate of 14%. Please take some time to provide your feedback!
The survey is anonymous and confidential.
Click here to take the parent survey.
Important Dates
- March 15, 2024, Progress Reports will be visible in Infinite Campus
- March 20, 2024, Annual Title I Input Meeting at Woodland ES 8am or 4:30pm
- March 20, 2024, Picture Day – Class and Individual Pictures
- March 25, 2024, Pre-K Lottery results posted to website
Annual Title I Input Meeting
We need to hear from you! Please join us on Wednesday, March 20th, at 8:00 am or 4:30 pm to review and revise our School-Family Compact, Parent & Family Engagement Plan, and share your input on how we should spend the 1% set aside budget for family engagement. Please complete the survey link, https://bit.ly/Input-Survey_ES_2024,to share your input. Our current School-Family Compacts and Parent & Family Engagement Plans are located on our school website or by clicking the following links:
- FY24 School Family Compact K to 2nd ENG
- FY24 School Family Compact K to 2nd SPA
- FY24 School Family Compact 3rd to 5th ENG
- FY24 School Family Compact 3rd to 5th SPA
Directions for completing the input survey:
- Click the survey link https://bit.ly/Input-Survey_ES_2024
- Select Woodland Elementary School and English or Spanish Version.
- Indicate that you are a parent at this school.
We look forward to seeing you in person, or via Microsoft Teams, by clicking the link below to join our meeting and share your input!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 279 960 877 070
Passcode: 3PsELw
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 470-705-1712,,895241994# United States, Atlanta
Phone Conference ID: 895 241 994#
Our Bilingual Parent Liaison and Spanish Interpreter will be available at Wednesday’s meeting. Please email Zhenia Ingram at (jaimeingramz@fultonschools.org) if you have any questions.
Morning Arrival
We appreciate the timeliness of your arrival with our Wildcats over the past weeks! As a reminder, our morning carpool closes at 7:37am each morning, so please plan accordingly. Students arriving after 7:40 are considered tardy and parents will need to park and walk students to our front door.
Unfortunately, our carpool team has experienced some unsafe behavior from our drivers. Please ensure you are following the directions of the staff to ensure the safety of your child, other children, and our staff. The carpool line opens at 7:05, so please take advantage of the ease in traffic flow by dropping off your student at the beginning of our carpool time. Riding the school bus is always an option, and students arriving by bus are never marked tardy!
Save the Date - All 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5:45pm. Mr. Haley, Test Coordinator, will provide an information session on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, to include test participation, format, and dates. This information session will be presented via Microsoft TEAMS. Stay tuned for future communication and the Teams link to join this important parent session.
With Extreme Wildcat P.R.I.D.E,
Ms. Toomer, Principal
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Recurring Reminders
Uniforms
All students wear the Woodland uniform. Please see the details below about the uniforms:
- Shirts: Collared shirt, long-sleeved or short, with or without the Woodland logo. The colors are red, white, or navy. Turtlenecks are acceptable.
- Pants: Navy or khaki shorts or pants. Shorts should be mid-thigh to knee length. Pleated or elastic waist pants are acceptable. Jeans, sweatpants, or tight leggings are not acceptable. Girls may also wear navy or khaki skirts, skorts, or jumpers, provided they are mid-thigh to knee length. During colder months, tights of uniform color (red, white, or navy blue) may be worn underneath skirts.
- Shoes & Socks: Closed-toed athletic (sneakers) with red, white, or navy socks will ensure that students are properly dressed for P.E. and recess. Shoes should be in neutral colors such as black, brown, or white. Crocs are not allowed.
- PE: Athletic style shoes are required for PE. Students will not be allowed to participate in PE if they are not wearing appropriate shoes and their grade may be negatively impacted for failure to participate.
- Accessories: Purses, caps, headphones, etc. are not permitted at school unless authorized by the principal or teacher.
We look forward to seeing all the students arrive dressed in school uniform and ready to learn!
Communication
Every effort is made to ensure open communication between home and school. Teachers and parents should communicate regularly regarding questions or concerns that arise during the school year. To stay connected, please read all correspondence that comes home with your child and/or is sent electronically. It is extremely important that your email is up to date in Infinite Campus. Most of the communication from the school will be sent using the email address we have on file. You can update this information by logging into your parent portal account. We are committed to providing all stakeholders with clear and transparent communication. Please see below our forms of communication.
- Principal’s Newsletter: a direct communication from the principal sent on Thursdays. Please be sure we have your email on file so that you will receive this communication.
- PBIS Rewards helps you stay informed about what is happening in your child’s classroom. Each teacher will observe a quiet hour notification between the hours of 8:00am – 2:30pm, during instructional time. During this time, they will be unable to respond to messages. In most cases, you will receive a response within 24-48 hours.
- Samples of Work are sent home to keep you updated on your child’s progress. All classroom teachers will send Thursday folders for graded work.
- Infinite Campus/Parent Portal is available for you to monitor your child’s grades. We encourage you to utilize this system to stay current with your child’s progress. Usernames and passwords are valid from year to year for continuously enrolled students.
- Written Notes: Most communication can be handled through written notes. Please be sure to let your child know that he/she has a note for the teacher.
- Email: All teachers have county provided email addresses. Please note that teachers are not able to check email during instructional time. In most cases, you will receive a response.
- Phone Calls: Teachers are unavailable to take phone calls during the instructional day. Please be aware that it may be late in the afternoon before your message is received and your call returned. In most cases, you will receive a response within 24-48 hours.
- Conferences: We encourage regular communication to discuss your child’s progress at school. Conferences may be initiated by the parent, teacher, or administrator and held at a mutually agreeable time.
- Website – the school website is https://www.fultonschools.org/woodlandes. Please visit our site regularly for the most current information and resources.
Arrival and Dismissal
- If your student is a car rider for dismissal, please remain in your car, for the safety of your students and staff members. Exiting your car to meet your child delays our ability to expedite the dismissal process and keep students and staff safe.
- Our school day begins at 7:40 am and ends at 2:20 pm daily. Students may begin arriving at 7:00 am and should be in the classroom at 7:40 am. Students arriving after 7:40 will be marked tardy. Parents will need to escort their students in for check-in at the front desk if they arrive after 7:40 am. Let’s work together to establish a consistent, timely routine for your student.
- If you are riding the school bus, please make sure you arrive at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before the pick-up time. Your bus information may be found at https://www.fultonschools.org/transportation.
Birthday Celebrations
Our Cafeteria may provide, at a cost to the parent, frozen treats, $1.00 each for your child and their class. All treats are big 9 allergen-free, unless indicated. There are a variety of flavors and a non-dairy option. The birthday treat meets USDA requirements for smart snacks in school, and the Cafeteria Staff delivers it to your child’s class for all to enjoy!! Be sure to signup and pay for this convenience through our cafeteria.
Fulton County Schools Attendance Policy
Attendance Matters- Click here to learn more!
Documentation when a child is absent:
- Parents should email or send a note to the child’s school letting them know why their child was absent.
- The following must be included in the note/email:
- Student Name
- Student FCS ID Number (Lunch Number)
- Parent/Guardian Name
- Parent/Guardian Email & Phone Number
- Reason for Excuse
- The following must be included in the note/email:
- A school may request additional documentation if a student has reached the following benchmarks
- After 3 consecutive ill absences, a doctor’s note will be required
- 7 or more days for any reason (not including assigned remote)
- 10 or more late arrivals or early checkouts
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
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It is CRITICAL that all FCS parents be connected through Infinite Campus. All portal accounts require a 1-time activation to create your ID and password. You must be a parent/guardian of a current FCS student and have the following information to activate an account.
- Student's first and last name (as entered on birth certificate)
- Student ID number
- Student Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Student grade level (2023 - 2024 grade level)
To set-up your account, please enter your email here: Campus Parent Portal Activation
Please note: If you are unable to activate your account by answering the verification questions, please contact Stephanie Cumberbatch cumberbatch@fultonschools.org.
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We are a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school!
Please download the PBIS Rewards Family App and reach out to your child's teacher to receive your child's special connection code. Once you're connected, you will be able to send messages to and receive messages from your child's teacher. You will also receive messages that are sent to the entire school. Connect today!
Download the Android App
Download iOS App
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Woodland Elementary School | 1130 Spalding Drive | Atlanta, GA 30350 | Phone: (470) 254-5890 | Fax: (470) 254-4091
FCS District News
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FCS Board Bulletin for March 13, 2024
In this issue: March 12 Post-meeting Summary; Superintendent’s Report ; 2024 AP Honor Schools; FY2024 Budget Forecasted Revenue Projections; 2023-2024 Enrollment Projections; and more.
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Pre-K Through Seniors: Summer Learning Has Students Covered
There are roughly 10 months in a regular school year. A lot can happen over that stretch of time. For students who need a little extra time, Fulton County School's Summer Learning program is here to help.
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"Let's Talk Schools!" S3E15: High Dosage Tutoring
In episode fifteen, Superintendent Mike Looney speaks with Yasmine McKenzie, Coordinator of Innovative Curriculum and Instruction, and Westlake High School Senior Gabrielle Foster about how High Dosage Tutoring can double the amount of learning students typically gain during one academic year.
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Budget Update for January 31, 2024
As the district implements its budget process for FY 2024-25, FCS pledges to remain open and transparent throughout our annual planning activities. The comprehensive budget development effort takes several months and includes multiple steps of review...