WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY MONDAY MAIL Vol. 6 Week of September 25, 2017 Monday 9/25 Tuesday 9/26 Wednesday 9/27 Thursday 9/28 Friday 9/29 National Family Day No Homework Papa John s Pizza Night Ritmo Mr. Hendley s Room 3:35 4:35 Girls on the Run- 3:45-5:15 Singers Auditorium 3:40-4:30pm Strings Family Fun Night 6:30-7:30 Guitar Club (4 th and 5 th graders) 3:40-4:30pm Girls on the Run- 3:45-5:15 Spirit Day! Specials Day 3 CAMPUS NEWS Early Release Days: The early release dates for parent conferences this fall are Tues., Oct. 24, Wed., Oct. 25 AND Thurs. Oct. 26 (District Professional Development). Students will be released at 12:20 all three days. Save the dates for the spring early release days - Tues., Mar. 6, Wed., Mar. 7 AND Thur. Mar. 8, 2018 School Cubs: A list of clubs offered before or after school are now posted on the Woodridge webpage. This list will be updated as new clubs are added. Late Bus: Please remember you must have signed up and been approved for the late bus. If you are a car rider all parent pick up is on the Larkwood side (same as 1 st and 2 nd grade during regular dismissal). The bus loads at the front of the school by the flag pole. Click this link for details: http://www.ahisd.net/departments/transportation/late_bus_f_a_qs/ THE FALL BOOK FAIR IS COMING! Mark your calendars for OCTOBER 2-6! Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm Wednesday (OPEN LATE): 8:30am-6:00pm Friday (CLOSING EARLY): 8:30am-2:00pm This is a great opportunity to stock up on new books for the school year! During that week, your child's class will have a chance to visit the Book Fair in our Library and shop for books. The Book Fair will accept cash, all major credit cards (with parent/guardian present) and checks. As per district policy, checks will be accepted only if they are made payable to AHISD, are imprinted with your address, and have your phone number and Texas Driver's License number (written or imprinted). Please remember that all sales are final (no returns). If you will not be shopping the book fair with your child, please make sure that your child clearly understands any purchasing expectations you have. (such as: only books, no comic/activity books, only one trinket item, etc.) Book fair flyers and more information will be coming home with your child in a couple of weeks. Dads Club: First Meet and Greet will be Friday the 29 th of September at 7:45 am. Page 1 of 5
Accessing your student s library account & e-books/audiobooks Did you know that you and your child can access their Woodridge Elementary Library account at home? When your child logs-in to their library account they can see what library books they have checked out, when their library books are due to be returned, browse the library catalog to see what books are available, make a favorites list, and check out e-books and/or digital audiobooks. Being mindful of library book due dates helps our students become responsible, independent library patrons. We encourage you to have your child log-in to their library account on a regular basis so that they can practice being organized and prepared. See the attached PDF (within the Monday Mail email) for specific instructions. Week 2: Healthy Heights Tip of the Week: Start the day with a healthy breakfast. It refuels the body and provides energy for the day. In general, kids and teens who eat breakfast perform better in school and eat healthier throughout the day. Without breakfast, people can get irritable, restless, and tired. This includes both parents and children PTO NEWS The annual PTO Membership Drive is on! Our goal is for every family at Woodridge to be a member of the PTO. If you have not yet joined the PTO, it's not too late! Membership in the PTO provides much needed financial support for our school! Your PTO membership dollars fund projects such as the outdoor learning center, technology in the classroom, PE equipment, and much more. Another important benefit of PTO membership is access to the Woodridge Directory smart phone/device app. To purchase your PTO Membership: Go to www.woodridgepto.org Log-in or create a new account Update all parent and student info, including grade and teacher Go to "For Sale" tab and click on "Woodridge Online Mule Market" Add the PTO Membership of your choice and check out OR return the attached membership form to school with your check! Please circle which PTO level you would like above and return to school with payment. Deadline for the membership drive is Friday, October 6. Classes with 100% participation will receive a special treat. Questions? Email Sheila Mayfield at sheila@alumni.upenn.edu Page 2 of 5
The Woodridge Carnival "Alamo Frights" will be held Friday, October 27th from 3:30pm to 6:30pm! Get ready for an afternoon of thrills with the most fun rides, the best games and the tastiest food and drinks! This is the biggest PTO fundraiser of the year for our school and Underwriting this event makes it an even bigger success! To donate online, visit http://www.woodridgepto.org click on the "More Info" tab, then click "Fall Carnival. The Woodridge Fall Book Fair is coming soon - October 2nd - 6th! Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm Wednesday OPEN LATE: 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday: 8:30am - 2:00pm We need parent volunteers to work the book fair! Sign up online at www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4baba629ab9-20171 or email Jill Peavy at jill.peavy@gmail.com. Your child's class will have a chance to visit the Book Fair in our Library and shop for books. Most classes come during their regular library time, but please confirm with your child's teacher. The Book Fair will accept cash, all major credit cards and checks. ***If sending a check, make it payable to AHISD and it must be imprinted with your address. Also, you MUST include your phone number and Texas Driver's License number on the check.*** Heights Clothes Closet We are now accepting donations for any gently used clothing size 3T to 18. We are asking for clothes, jackets, shoes, new socks and new underwear. We ask that you only donate clothing that you would still send your child to school in if it still fit. All clothing will go to stocking the Clothes Closest that will be available for students in need at Howard, Cambridge and Woodridge. Teachers/Counselors will be responsible for identifying children that fit this criteria and will assist in helping them shop in the closet several times throughout the year to accommodate growth spurts and seasonal changes. Contact your Clothes Closet rep K Lee Skaug kjskaug@gmail.com or Amanda McWilliams adoverstreet@hotmail.com for details on drop off and additional pick up sites. Any clothing deemed not appropriate for our closet will be donated to another organization. Please contact K Lee Skaug for any questions or concerns. Box Tops Save Box Tops to earn money for Woodridge! Box Tops are each worth 10, and are found on hundreds of products. Last year our school earned $1500 and we d like to meet that goal again this year. Please check your child s folder for information on our first Box Tops Collection drive. The class that collects the most Box Tops will win a popsicle or ice cream party! Please drop off any collected Box Tops in the blue collection bin found just inside the front entrance at school. Be sure to include your student's name and teacher on bag or envelope. Page 3 of 5
WE WANT YOUR PICTURES!! The yearbook needs your pictures throughout the school year. It's easy, install the Imageshare app on your computer or phone and upload. We are Project # 8 Customer # 13372. Please call or email Yvonne Bettis 210-373- 9077 yvonnebettis@gmail.com if you have any questions! DISTRICT NEWS DESTINATION IMAGINATION (DI) TEAM MANAGERS MEETING: 2017-2018 DI Team Managers will be meeting at Woodridge Auditorium on Tuesday, October 3 rd from 6:00-7:00 p.m. We will go over DI guidelines, forms and fundraising. DI is a non-profit organization that teaches 21 st century skills from kindergarten to university students. DI promotes creative and collaborative problem solving tasks. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at FOOTBALL 101 (FOR FEMALE FANS) Huddle up as we learn and practice positions, plays and pointers on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 6:00 8:00 PM, at the Mule Dome. For more information contact Melinda Young (210) 269-2809. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at HOWDY PARADE/HOWDY NIGHT Everyone is invited to join us in supporting our AHHS school and clubs on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. The parade will begin at 4:30 pm. Route starts on Alamo Heights Blvd. between Argo and Corona. The parade will end at the HS with the annual Howdy Night Carnival to follow on the practice field. Enjoy lots of fun, food and win some prizes too! This is a great event for the whole family. Admission to Howdy Night is FREE! Tickets for the carnival are $1 each. Support AHHS Clubs and Mulepushers! A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at GREATER HEIGHTS NIGHT - Mark your calendar for a fun-filled evening with friends at Greater Heights Night on November 8, 2017, at the Witte's Mays Center. GHN is the premier fundraising event benefiting Alamo Heights School Foundation. Tickets are now available for purchase at www.bidpal.net/ghn2017. TEXAS TUITION PROMISE FUND The state s prepaid college savings plan that locks in tuition for all Texas public colleges and universities is now available for open enrollment through February 28, 2018. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at ALAMO HEIGHTS FORT SAM HOUSTON YOUTH SOCCER FIRE SOCCER CLUB Registration is now open. For more information visit www.ahfsh.org or call (210) 973-6002. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at I9 SPORTS YOUTH PROGRAMS Register now for fall leagues, clinics and programs. For more information go to www.i9sports.com. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at Page 4 of 5
JUMP + JIVE: A MOTHER/SON NIGHT OF FUN Gather for a night of field day activities, dinner and break dancing on Saturday September 30, 2017 at The San Antonio Country Club. The event benefits the Believe It Foundation, which ensures children with special needs are included in everyday activities like camps and sports. Purchase tickets for you and your son(s) before this popular event sells out! For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jump-jive-a-mother-son-night-of-fun-tickets-36064891060?aff=erelexpmlt. STANDARD OF ATHLETICS Register for the 2017 Fall League at www.soasatx.com or call 210-775- 2807. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING You re invited! Join us to try synchro for free on Saturdays, 2:30-5:00 pm. For more information go to www.cygnetssa.org or email CygnetsPresident@CygnetsSA.org for more information. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at AVA S WISH 4 TH ANNUAL TENNIES AND TIARAS 5K RUN will be on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Alamo Heights Pool at 9:00 AM. For more information a copy of the flyer can be found on our website at AHLL FALL BALL REGISTRATION- AHLL Fall Ball is focused on developing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. All games are Sunday afternoon, with no practices. Online registration is now open at www.ahll.org, and will close 9/19. In person registration is 9/10 and 9/17 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the AHLL fields. New players must register in person and provide a birth certificate and three forms of residency. Teams in the Fall will consist of girls, ages 4-11, and boys, ages 4-12. Please visit the AHLL website for more information. FOR WOODRIDGE ONLY: GIRLS ON THE RUN For girls 3 rd 5 th grades. Registration if now open. For more information go to www.gotrsanantonio.org. A copy of the flyer can be found on our website at GIRL SCOUT DAISY TROOP #254 @ WOODRIDGE- Calling all 1st Grade girls ready to start or continue their Girl Scout Daisy journey!! To join the troop, register or renew at the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas website with Troop #254; membership is $25. We will meet once a month on a Monday after school for one hour at Woodridge; first meeting TBD. Register now: http://www.girlscouts-swtx.org/ LIKE the Troop Facebook page for updates and more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480876198877790/ Troop #254 Contacts: Lydia Fly, 210-262-5860 carolinefly1@gmail.com and Michelle Picon-Puente, 210-602- 3623 Page 5 of 5