District Wide Broadcast Message


Click HERE to view this week's Wildcat Weekly for Monday, March 10, 2025. 
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Click HERE to view all School Board and Superintendent communication to WESD families.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Lower School Teacher Conferences
This Thursday & Friday —March 20 & 21 (Minimum Days)
Teachers will schedule their spring parent conferences at their discretion on the two minimum days this month — Thurs., March 20 and Fri., March 21. Please keep an eye out for invitations. Also, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher with any questions.
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Read-A-Thon
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3rd Annual WES Read-A-Thon
Starts Today, Mon., March 17 thru 26
Storytime, Wed., March 19; 7pm

Woodside's 3rd Annual Read-a-thon starts today!  Sign onto RALLY UP to record your reading minutes and raise money for our school library program. Ask adults to sponsor you for your time spent reading and earn money for the school library. All minutes spent reading, during school, and after counts.
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May Day Planning Meeting #3
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May Day Planning Meeting #3
Monday, March 31; 8:45 am; School Library
 
Giddyup, Woodside! The 103rd annual May Day Festival on Saturday, May 3 will be here before you know it.
 
Parade Participation – does your class or group want to participate in the parade? Please fill out this form by April 14.
 
Tickets & Meals: Please help us plan by ordering your Carnival wristbands and Buck's BBQ meal tickets early - order here – then pick up your wristbands and tickets at Will Call the day of the event.
 
Carnival Wristbands $25 - Purchase for participating children only. Wristbands allow full access to our hometown Carnival, boasting classic carnival table games, cotton candy, a giant inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and more. Play games, earn tickets and exchange tickets for prizes in the prize room.
 
Buck’s BBQ meal tickets – all meals $15 – support the 7th grade Operetta fund and purchase a delicious Buck’s meal served by earnest 7th graders. All meals include chips and drinks. Options include: smash cheeseburger, beet and apple salad, hotdog/chili dog, and vegetarian chili. The only way to guarantee you eat at the event is to preorder by April 30.
 
All up-to-date May Day information can be found at our website: https://woodside-elementary-pta.square.site/

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Next School Board Meeting
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School Board Meeting
Tues., April 15; 3:30pm; Wildcats/Zoom
The full agenda and Zoom link will be posted HERE. All WESD parents and community members are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the open session at 3:30 pm. Past recorded meetings are posted HERE and a full list of 2024-25 meetings HERE.
April School Board Meeting 
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Spring After School Athletics
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Upper School Tennis, Boys Volleyball & TK-8 Wrestling (new!)
Volleyball & Tennis Registration closed
Wrestling Registration closes Fri., March 28
WES After School Athletics 
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2025 Grand Auction 
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2025 Grand Auction — Wild Wild WES
The dates of this year's online auction have moved up by one day and will now run from May 8-15, with the online auction closing at 10pm on Thursday, May 15. Our live auction and big shindig will be on Saturday, May 17. Yeehaw!
2025 Grand Auction — Wild Wild WES
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Drama Club & Upper School Choir
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Lunchtime Drama Club 
Tues & Thurs; Lunchtime; Rm. 36

• Grade 1-4: Tues., 12:20-1pm  REGISTER
• Grade 5-8: Thurs. 12:20-1pm REGISTER

Drama Club starts Oct. 8 at lunchtime for grades 1-5 in the music room 36. Practice stage voice and presence, play Improv games, learn theater terms, develop a sense of timing and rhythm, and perform a monologue. Questions? Contact Ms. Sokolova. 
Drama Club Info 


Upper School Choir (Zero-Period)
Starts Thurs., Oct. 10
Thursdays; 7:30-8:20 am; Rm. 36
REGISTER HERE
Upper School students: Choir starts Thursday, Oct. 10 at zero-period in music room 36. Develop your performing and singing skills, learn winter holiday repertoire, sing warm-ups, rounds, and cannons, and  participate in the winter concert. Questions? Contact Ms. Sokolova.
Upper School Choir Info 
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PUBLIC HEARING
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Garden Reference Library
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Garden Reference Library —Share your ideas!  
WES has created a new Outdoor Classroom (Garden) Committee comprised of parents, teachers, and administrators to support our students' programming in the school garden, and we would love your input! The Outdoor Classroom/Garden team is building a reference library for teachers and future WES Outdoor Classroom/Garden volunteers and needs your great ideas for activities and snack suggestions you love or had success with in the past. Please submit recommendations HERE
Outdoor Classroom / Garden Committee
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School Directory — Konstella
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Woodside School Directory - Konstella
The 2024-25 online school directory in Konstella has been updated. Konstella enables you to find other parents, send them messages, organize school and classroom activities, and more. If you are new to the school or Konstella, please take a few minutes to sign up, confirm your information is correct, and explore the site. Be sure to download the mobile app to access Konstella on the go. Hard copies of the school directory will be sent home with students in the fall. Families with two households should stop by the school office to pick up another copy.   
2024-25 Online School Directory 
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2024-25 LCAP
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Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
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As a result of California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553), all employers that fall within the scope of California Labor Code (LC) 6401.7 and LC 6401.9 are required to establish, implement, and maintain an effective, written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) no later than July 1, 2024. Please find the plan for the Woodside Elementary School District below: 

WESD Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Effective; July 1, 2024
WD WVPP Published Online: Jun 27, 2024
Hard copies of the plan printed for All Staff, Jul 9, 2024
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WESD School Wellness Policy
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WESD's School Wellness Policy is available HERE. We encouraged the general public and school community (including parents, students, and representatives of the school food authority, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, the school board, and school administrators) to participate in the District's wellness policy process. If you would like to provide input, contact Nurse Abbe or Director of Business Waly Ndiaye.
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Illness Protocol ... From School Nurse Abbe
This is a reminder about illness and when students should be kept home. While some students begin to first show symptoms of being ill at school, there are some students who are coming to school with significant symptoms of illness that should be at home. Click HERE to learn about "Stay At Home" symptoms and the protocol for returning to school after illness.
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Appointment Pick Up & Visitor Policy Reminder
We need your support ensuring the safety of our students. If you are picking up your child during the day for an appointment, please sign him/her out at the front office. Our office team will notify the teachers. Please do not pick up directly from the playground during recess, lunch, etc. Also, if you are visiting/volunteering on campus, please sign in at the office and obtain a visitor's badge. 

Graphic used for No Dogs on Campus
No Dogs on Campus
Please do not bring your dogs to campus at ANYTIME — including after-school sports teams/clubs using the WES field, weekends and summer break. This is a school policy and large signs are posted at the entrances to campus. We have had a significant problem with dog waste on our fields and campus. It is also important to provide a clean and safe environment for our students, especially those with allergies and animal fears. Please use our beautiful Woodside trails to walk your dogs. More information HERE
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Spring After-School Sports
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Upper School Tennis, Boys Volleyball & TK-8 Wrestling (new!)
Registration Deadline Extended to Wed., March 12
Registration deadline for our three spring after-school sports — boys volleyball, upper school tennis, and (new this year) TK-8 Wrestling — has been extended to Wed., March 12. Note: Upper School boys need to choose between tennis and volleyball. 

Donate to Wild Wild WES Auction
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2025 Grand Auction — Wild Wild WES 
Call for Donations - HOMEMADE GOODS & LIBATIONS!
DON
ATE HERE - March 12 deadline
The WSF Grand Auction team is accepting donations for the 2025 online and live auctions! This week, we are seeking donations for the HOMEMADE GOODS & LIBATIONS category! Do you like to bake? Make a mean chili or beef bourguignon? Consider donating a homemade meal or a monthly baked goods subscription. We are also looking for special bottles from your wine cellar or other libations from your collection. For more ideas or assistance with your online auction donation, please email us or visit our donation portal. For inspiration, check out our item "wishlist". The submission deadline is March 12, so giddyup! 

Previously promoted categories: Family Fun, Count-Me-In Parties, Escapes & Getaways, Kids Only, Tickets & Events

And don't forget to mark your calendars - this year's online auction will run May 9-16, and the live auction and big shindig will be on Saturday, May 17.
Wild Wild WES Auction 

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School Board Meetings
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Regular School Board Meeting
Tues., March 11; 3:30pm; Wildcats/Zoom
The full agenda will be posted HERE. All WESD parents and community members are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the open session at 3:30pm. Past recorded meetings are posted HERE, and a full list of 2024-25 meetings is HERE

 
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New Spirit Wear Sales!
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Spiritwear Sales
This Friday, March 7
NEW DESIGNS! New PTA Spiritwear will be available THIS Friday, March 7th during ice cream sales at Sellman. We have two new short sleeve tees and a hoodie designed by our very own WES Dad, Sean McBride. Sizes are limited! The PTA accepts payment in the form of Zelle, cash or check or sarahstevenson21@gmail.com with your order.
New PTA Spirit Wear Sales
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2025 WES Global Unity Fair
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2025 WES Global Unity Fair
Wed., March 12; 1:00-3:00pm
COUNTRY BOOTH LEADERS SIGN UP
Let’s support WES students, teachers, and staff by celebrating diverse countries, traditions, and cultures!  The WES Global Unity Fair is an excellent opportunity for educational information, tasty foods & beverages, and live performances for a memorable experience! 
 
We hope for enthusiastic booth volunteers and your kind donations for the impactful initiative. Regardless of your country of origin, we need vast representation and appreciate your thoughtful contributions. Everyone is encouraged to dress in their favorite cultural attire or country colors. 
 
Please review the sign up HERE or above, collaborate with others, encourage student participation, and let WIDC know if you have any questions. Let's help make the WES Global Unity Fair a sensation for our school community! 
 
Students will experience The Global Unity Fair at 1:00pm and the parental community is welcome at 2:30pm.
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2025 Science Fairs
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Upper School STEM Fair
Sat., March 15; Virtual
The virtual STEM FAIR is scheduled for March 15! The submission window is now closed. The list of award recipients will be communicated next month. 
2025 Upper School STEM Fair 

2025 TK-5 Science Showcase
Wed., April 2; Community Gym
Calling all TK-5 scientists! Prepare your test tubes, beakers, magnifying glasses, telescopes, and notebooks for this year's Science Showcase! Our goal is 100% participation for every grade.  Students will visit the Science Showcase with their class during the day. The community is welcome to visit from 6-7pm. 
2025 TK-5 Science Showcase
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Parent Education Event
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Help Your Child Navigate Growing Up in a Digital World
Tuesday, March 25; 8:45am; Wildcats
REGISTER HERE
We encourage our WES parents to attend this important parent education event. The topic is one that’s close to all of us: teens, social media, and how we as parents can navigate these complex waters with confidence. The workshop will be led by Audrey Wisch, CEO of Curious Cardinals and an inspiring advocate for today’s anxious generation. Audrey will share practical, research-based strategies to help us better understand the impact of social media on our teens and equip us with tools to support them. This isn’t your typical lecture—it’s an engaging and interactive session designed to leave us with actionable takeaways. 
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2024-25 Yearbook Orders
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2024-25 Yearbook Orders
Deadline: April 1
It's time to order your 2024-25 Woodside School yearbook! Click below to find the three ways to place your order. Orders close on April 1, and extras will not be available in June. 
2024-25 Yearbook Ordering 

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2025 Operetta
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2025 Operetta — Moana Jr
June 4, 5, 6, 7; Sellman
 The 2025 8th grade graduating class will perform Moana Jr. in early June in Woodside School's annual Operetta. Find more information and show dates HERE. Ticket sales are coming soon. Check out the  History of the Woodside Operetta HERE!
2025 Operetta — Moana Jr. 
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