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May 15th, 2013 Newsletter
May 8th, 2013 Newsletter
Apr 24th, 2013 Newsletter
Apr 17th, 2013 Newsletter

Woodcrest will offer free summer meals for kids in collaboration with USDA

Kids eat free this summer at Woodcrest Elementary.

The Spring Lake Park School District will again participate in the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children ages 18 and under -at no cost-- at Woodcrest Elementary School, 880 Osborne Road, Fridley MN 55432.

The program will run each Monday through Thursday, from June 10 to August 22, 2013. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 am and lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. The program is open to area children --not limited to Woodcrest or School...

Posted on May 24th, 2013 Found under District News, Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

You're invited to a Celebration of Learning on Thursday, May 23!

Parents and community members are invited to attend the Thursday, May 23 "Celebration of Learning," a special opportunity to learn more about - and to experience - the innovative education taking place throughout the Spring Lake Park School District. (Download a Printable Flyer)

Stop by our schools throughout the day as students and staff share learning experiences aided by this year's 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative to improve student engagement, personalize learning, and provide equitable access to technology for all students.

Nearly 5,000 learning devices -...

Posted on May 15th, 2013 Found under District News, Early Childhood Family Education, Lighthouse Program, Northpoint Elementary, 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative, Park Terrace Elementary, Preschool Program, Woodcrest Elementary, Westwood Intermediate School, Spanish Immersion Program, Westwood Middle School, Spring Lake Park High School, Learning Alternatives Community School, Early Education Continue Reading »

Kindergarten Graduation is June 3

Kindergarten parents, mark your calendars!  On Monday, June 3 we will be gathering to celebrate the many exciting accomplishments and the growth that your children have made during their first year here at Woodcrest Elementary!  We will be having a graduation program for Mrs. Farid’s morning class and Mrs. Sorenson’s class at 9:45 that day and one at 2:00 for Mrs. Farid’s and Ms. Dieterman’s afternoon classes and Mrs. Strohmayer’s class.

There will be a short celebration in the cafeteria following the program.  We invite you to join us and of course you are welcome to bring...

Posted on May 15th, 2013 Found under Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

Technology use in full swing at Woodcrest

Over the past few months Woodcrest teachers have been working collaboratively to implement the use of iPads and iPod Touches into their instruction.  Our goal is to use these devices to support student learning.  As teams have worked and learned together, our students are benefiting for some pretty engaging and productive instructional experiences with this new technology.

Students have been able to use a variety of applications to differentiate and support learning in the areas of reading, spelling and math.  The "Magic" apps (the name of these applications) allow for students to...

Posted on Apr 24th, 2013 Found under Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

MCA Test Dates Added

It has been determined that our third grade students could benefit from additional time to complete the MCA Reading Tests.  The Minnesota Department of Education has made changes and additions to the test this year and we have found that the students will likely need more time than originally scheduled to allow them to do their very best and to complete the test.

We have added an additional testing day to our schedule so our students will now be testing on the morning of Thursday, April 25 in addition to the Tuesday the 23rd and Wednesday the 24th.

The math portion of the...

Posted on Apr 24th, 2013 Found under Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

Last book check out this week, April 22-26

The students have had their last book check out this week, April 22-26.  Our library will be closed earlier than in the past, due to the merger of the Park Terrace and Woodcrest libraries.

Start looking in all those nooks and crannies for any library books.  All books are due back into our library by Friday, May 3. Students are responsible for returning all books and paying for lost or damaged books.

The media staff appreciates your cooperation.
Posted on Apr 24th, 2013 Found under Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

"Music Celebrating America" performance is May 9

Join us at the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center  on Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 pm when our first, second, and third grade students will be performing a selection of music celebrating  America.  

Students will be walking with their teachers to the high school that morning to practice.  Please watch for more information coming home with your child. 

Students will need to arrive at the Fine Arts Center at 6:30 pm.  You may enter the high school at door 1, the rotunda off of 81st Ave.

Notes from Music

Hello Woodcrest families! Here is...

Posted on Apr 24th, 2013 Found under Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

PTA: Family Fun Night is Friday, Apr. 26

Join us on Friday, April 26th from 6:00-7:30 for a great evening of family fun!  Tickets will be available at the door and  are just $5.00 per family.

Admission includes crazy hair, tattoos, face painting, BINGO, a photo booth, a dance party, and petting zoo!  In addition there will be concessions available and Grandpa’s ice cream cones.

Volunteers are still needed to make this big event happen.  Please contact Steph at 763-784-2251 to volunteer or for questions.
Posted on Apr 24th, 2013 Found under Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) begin April 23

 All third through eighth grade students in the State of Minnesota will be taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Test (MCA).  Our third grade students will be taking the reading test on April 23 and 24 and the Math MCA tests on April 30 & May 1 (Ms. Dedrickson & Mrs. Miller classes) and May 7 & 8 (Mrs. Trowbridge/Mrs. Vaillant classes).

The MCAs are state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards and meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.  Third grade teachers and support staff have been working with all of...

Posted on Apr 17th, 2013 Found under Woodcrest Elementary Continue Reading »

Friday, April 19 is a scheduled Two-Hour Early Release Day

This is a reminder that Friday, April 19 is a scheduled Early Release Day for all schools as staff will be participating in afternoon inservice and profession learning activities.  Schools will let out two hours earlier than the normal release times, buses will operate two hours earlier than their normal afternoon times. There is no afternoon kindergarten.
Posted on Apr 17th, 2013 Found under District News, Lighthouse Program, Northpoint Elementary, Park Terrace Elementary, Woodcrest Elementary, Westwood Intermediate School, Spanish Immersion Program, Westwood Middle School, Spring Lake Park High School, Learning Alternatives Community School Continue Reading »

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