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WESD 2022-23 COVID-19 Information
- 2022-23 WESD COVID Dashboard
(positive cases on campus) - Vaccination Verification Form
- WESD’s COVID-19 Safety Plan for 2022-23 School Year
- WESD COVID Email Address: covidresponse@woodsideschool.us
(forward any questions regarding anything to do with COVID to the above email address).
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Click HERE to view this week's Wildcat Weekly
(January 30, 2023).
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Click HERE to view all School Board and Superintendent communication to WESD parents (includes Spanish versions).
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2023-24 Preschool Application — Now Available
The Open House for the 2023-24 Woodside Preschool was held last week. Applications for the 2023-24 school year are now available online through Feb. 15. For more info, please contact Preschool Director Lisa Dayeh. Please note: Woodside Preschool warmly accepts families from neighboring communities but priority is given to families that reside within the Woodside Elementary School District bounds.
2023-24 Preschool Application Info
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The Open House for the 2023-24 Woodside Preschool was held last week. Applications for the 2023-24 school year are now available online through Feb. 15. For more info, please contact Preschool Director Lisa Dayeh. Please note: Woodside Preschool warmly accepts families from neighboring communities but priority is given to families that reside within the Woodside Elementary School District bounds.
2023-24 Preschool Application Info
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2023 Woodchella & May Day Art Contest
Deadline: Tues., Feb. 7th
Calling all students to unlock their imagination and enter the 2023 Grand Auction & the 2023 May Day Art Contest! Find details for the Grand Auction art contest below. The May Day art contest theme is "‘All Things Music 🎶". Winning entries will be used for both events — featured on the cover of the Grand Auction catalog, invitation, catalog, live auction brochure and the WSF website and then for May Day for banners and Fun Run shirts. Contest runs through Tues., Feb. 7th. Questions about the Grand Auction? Contact our 2023 Grand Auction Chair Melissa Land.
Deadline: Tues., Feb. 7th
Calling all students to unlock their imagination and enter the 2023 Grand Auction & the 2023 May Day Art Contest! Find details for the Grand Auction art contest below. The May Day art contest theme is "‘All Things Music 🎶". Winning entries will be used for both events — featured on the cover of the Grand Auction catalog, invitation, catalog, live auction brochure and the WSF website and then for May Day for banners and Fun Run shirts. Contest runs through Tues., Feb. 7th. Questions about the Grand Auction? Contact our 2023 Grand Auction Chair Melissa Land.
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2023-23 TK & Kinder Orientations
Kinder: Tues., Feb. 28; 6pm via Zoom
TK: Tues., March 7, 6pm via Zoom
Informational meetings for all incoming Transitional Kindergarten and regular Kindergarten families will take place on Feb. 28th for Kinder and March 7th for TK, both at 6pm via Zoom. All families interested in either one of Woodside’s Kindergarten programs should read through the info and register HERE. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link for your specific meeting. Questions? Contact Lower School Principal Hurley.
TK & Kinder Orientation Info & Registration
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Kinder: Tues., Feb. 28; 6pm via Zoom
TK: Tues., March 7, 6pm via Zoom
Informational meetings for all incoming Transitional Kindergarten and regular Kindergarten families will take place on Feb. 28th for Kinder and March 7th for TK, both at 6pm via Zoom. All families interested in either one of Woodside’s Kindergarten programs should read through the info and register HERE. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link for your specific meeting. Questions? Contact Lower School Principal Hurley.
TK & Kinder Orientation Info & Registration
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2022-23 School Photos
School photo proofs from BNL have been distributed. Orders can be placed throughout the school year. Don't forget to order your student's class photo. Proceeds from this PTA fundraiser will help fund our WES Teacher Grant Program.
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School photo proofs from BNL have been distributed. Orders can be placed throughout the school year. Don't forget to order your student's class photo. Proceeds from this PTA fundraiser will help fund our WES Teacher Grant Program.
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Upper School Talent Show
Wed., Feb. 8, 2023, 6:30pm in Sellman
Mark your calendar to attend the 2023 Upper School Talent Show on Wed., February 8th. Admission will be $10 per ticket or 2 for $15 and all proceeds benefit the Woodside School Student Council. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful acts!
UPPER SCHOOL TALENT SHOW INFO
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Wed., Feb. 8, 2023, 6:30pm in Sellman
Mark your calendar to attend the 2023 Upper School Talent Show on Wed., February 8th. Admission will be $10 per ticket or 2 for $15 and all proceeds benefit the Woodside School Student Council. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful acts!
UPPER SCHOOL TALENT SHOW INFO
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Upper School STEM FAIR
Submissions due: Fri., Feb. 17
Event: Sat., March 4, 2023
County STEM Fair Submissions must be submitted no later than Fri., Feb. 17. The 36th Annual San Mateo County Office of Education STEM Fair will be held virtually on March 4. Please read the Woodside Upper School STEM FAIR 2023 doc for more information. 2023 STEM Fair Details
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Submissions due: Fri., Feb. 17
Event: Sat., March 4, 2023
County STEM Fair Submissions must be submitted no later than Fri., Feb. 17. The 36th Annual San Mateo County Office of Education STEM Fair will be held virtually on March 4. Please read the Woodside Upper School STEM FAIR 2023 doc for more information. 2023 STEM Fair Details
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Next School Board Meeting
Tues., February 14; 3:30pm; Wildcats (In-Person & Zoom)
Full agenda & zoom link 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 posted HERE.
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Tues., February 14; 3:30pm; Wildcats (In-Person & Zoom)
Full agenda & zoom link 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 posted HERE.
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"Frank Talks" with the Superintendent
If you missed the first two sessions in December and January, be sure to attend Superintendent Frank plus Principals Hurley and Pedersen on March 1st — meet in a group setting with the Superintendent to discuss the school, students, and education. Please find upcoming dates and times below:
If you missed the first two sessions in December and January, be sure to attend Superintendent Frank plus Principals Hurley and Pedersen on March 1st — meet in a group setting with the Superintendent to discuss the school, students, and education. Please find upcoming dates and times below:
- Wed., March 1 from 9:00-10:00am in Wildcats
- Wed., May 10 from 9:00-10:00am in Sellman
Winter After-School Enrichment Classes
The 8 after-school classes on 5 subjects for grades TK/K to 5th grade start this week through March 17: Chess Wizards, Coding, Ukelele, Hip Hop and SilverQuicken Solvers (puzzles, games, escape rooms, and mysteries).
The 8 after-school classes on 5 subjects for grades TK/K to 5th grade start this week through March 17: Chess Wizards, Coding, Ukelele, Hip Hop and SilverQuicken Solvers (puzzles, games, escape rooms, and mysteries).
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Spring 2023 Choirs (Grades 2 - 8)
Dr. D's choirs have started! Registration forms HERE and/or email Dr. D. to add to the choir email list.
Woodside Whistlers Choir (2nd-4th graders) & Chamber Singers Choir (5th-8th graders)
Every Wednesday @ 7:30am in Rm. 36 — all are welcome for open enrollment for the spring semester.
Choir Programs
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Dr. D's choirs have started! Registration forms HERE and/or email Dr. D. to add to the choir email list.
Woodside Whistlers Choir (2nd-4th graders) & Chamber Singers Choir (5th-8th graders)
Every Wednesday @ 7:30am in Rm. 36 — all are welcome for open enrollment for the spring semester.
Choir Programs
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2023-2024 WESD School Calendar
The school calendar for next year was approved by the Board at their meeting last Tuesday. We strongly encourage scheduling your family travel plans to avoid missing school days.
2023-2024 School Calendar
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The school calendar for next year was approved by the Board at their meeting last Tuesday. We strongly encourage scheduling your family travel plans to avoid missing school days.
2023-2024 School Calendar
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Check Out Our Lunch Clubs!
Our School Counselor, Mena Lam, is hosting the following lunch clubs:
Our School Counselor, Mena Lam, is hosting the following lunch clubs:
- Wednesdays: Lego Club for Lower School students (Rm 8)
- Fridays: Board Game Club for Upper School Students (Rm 29)
Fall Lunch Club Info
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.
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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All New WESD Spirit Wear is here!
Our all new WESD Spirit Wear shopping site is up and ready for your orders! Now the whole family can proudly sport some school spirit while supporting the PTA. Shop WESD Spirit Wear HERE
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2022-23 PTA Membership — Join Today!
Support the Woodside PTA and join today HERE! Our Woodside PTA hosts so many wonderful school events — BTS BBQ, teacher appreciation events, Garden Fest, May Day and more and supports our teachers and staff all year. No volunteering required. 2022-23 PTA Membership Forms
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Support the Woodside PTA and join today HERE! Our Woodside PTA hosts so many wonderful school events — BTS BBQ, teacher appreciation events, Garden Fest, May Day and more and supports our teachers and staff all year. No volunteering required. 2022-23 PTA Membership Forms
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The LunchMaster — 2022-23 Breakfast & Lunch Orders
The Lunch Master is WESD's NEW lunch provider for the 2022-23 school year and WESD will be providing meals to ALL students in the district as part of the ALL-NEW Universal Meals Program. Parents must register by creating an account HERE using code "woodsideschool". Find lunch menus, details, registration, ordering info — LUNCH ORDERING
The Lunch Master is WESD's NEW lunch provider for the 2022-23 school year and WESD will be providing meals to ALL students in the district as part of the ALL-NEW Universal Meals Program. Parents must register by creating an account HERE using code "woodsideschool". Find lunch menus, details, registration, ordering info — LUNCH ORDERING
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Parent Volunteers Needed
School Lunch Distribution
We need 1 parent volunteer daily from 11:45am-12:45pm to help with our new free lunch program. All volunteers must have submitted all vaccination info to Elvira Martinez in the front office beforehand and must check-in at the front office at the time of volunteering. SIGN UP HERE.
School Lunch Distribution
We need 1 parent volunteer daily from 11:45am-12:45pm to help with our new free lunch program. All volunteers must have submitted all vaccination info to Elvira Martinez in the front office beforehand and must check-in at the front office at the time of volunteering. SIGN UP HERE.
Workshop Education After School Enrichment
2022-23 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Award Winning After School Enrichment
Award Winning After School Enrichment
Study Skills • Innovation • Homework Time • Flexible Scheduling
Workshop focuses on executive functioning skills, life and study skills, hands-on learning activities, and enjoying the great outdoors! The program provides children with a dynamic (and super fun!) after school experience. We operate every day school is in session— for K-8th grade, starting at dismissal to 6:00pm. On minimum days, starting at dismissal to 6:00pm.
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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.
No Dogs on Campus
Please do not bring your dogs to campus at ANYTIME. This includes after-school sport teams/clubs using the WES fields. This is a school policy and signs are posted throughout 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.
Please do not bring your dogs to campus at ANYTIME. This includes after-school sport teams/clubs using the WES fields. This is a school policy and signs are posted throughout 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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As of January 2022, according to Niche.com, Woodside School received the following ratings:
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Ranked #1 — Best Public Elementary School in San Francisco Bay Area
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#1 of 5,817 — Best Public Elementary School Teachers in California
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#1 of 2,534 — Best Public Middle School Teachers in California
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#3 of 5,956 — Best Public Elementary Schools in California
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#6 of 2,691 — Best Public Middle School in CaliforniaRead for yourself HERE. Congratulations Woodside Lower and Upper Schools!