Volunteer opportunities

mardi gras committee

The PTA is looking for volunteers for the Mardi Gras Dance committee. Help is needed in the planning for the event and gathering food donations from local businesses.

This event is in danger of being cancelled if we can't get more committee members. If interested, please email:
mardigrasd50@gmail.com

future PTA leaders

The PTA is currently looking for new leadership. As many of our current leaders have older children preparing for high school, we would like to meet some parents with younger children who are willing to help support the PTA into the future. We will train and help offer guidance to anyone interested in bringing fresh ideas to the PTA. 

Email dist50pta@gmail.com to let us know your talents and we can find a position or committee for you!

Girls on the run coaches

The 2019 season of Girls on the Run is soon approaching. In order to have a successful program, we need a group of great coaches to instruct and motivate our 4th and 5th grade girls. We are looking for dedicated, energetic volunteers to help inspire the next generation of girls to be healthy and strong. Your twice-a-week commitment can make a significant impact in the life of a girl.

You must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or older
- Complete an online registration form
- Complete an online background check
- Attend a Girls on the Run in-person training
- Commit two days a week to facilitate the 10-week curriculum (March-May, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:10p.m.)
- Attend the end-of-season Girls on the Run 5K

You don’t need to be a runner or have previous coaching experience to join in the fun.  If you are interested in being a coach, please contact Antoinette Corelis at dist50pta@gmail.com as soon as possible. OR sign up at:
https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/info/WQYGTY0WF62WH8H 
For more information on GOTR:
https://www.gotrchicago.org/Coach

coming soon:

Monthly Meeting:
jan 24th 9:30a.m. at Educational Support Center
NOTE: a Special evening meeting is being planned for February. Details coming soon.

The PTA is heading to the Wolves Game!

Saturday, February 2nd, 7:00p.m.
​vs. Manitoba Moose
Join Woodland District 50 family and friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game. Everyone will be seated together and will receive a Wolves hat! Tickets are $24 with an optional food voucher (hot dog and soda) for $6.

You may order tickets only (not food vouchers) online at:
https://fevo.me/woodlandfevo.me/woodland

See the order from below for more information on how to order your tickets with food vouchers. All orders must be received by NOON on February 1st.
PTA Wolves Ticket Order Form 2.1.19
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International Night is back!

February 7th, 6:30-8:00p.m.
​at Woodland Middle School
The PTA and Middle School PBIS team will join forces to host an International Night for the entire district! We are very excited this event is back!

Show off your country, provide 100 shareable food items, decorate a poster, wear your country's native dress, perform a dance or anything else you can think of to celebrate your culture!​
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If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form below and return to your child's school office or contact Kristin Michna at kmichnadist50@yahoo.com.
International Night Questionnaire
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Events calendar

For the district calendar,
click HERE.
Click the lower right + of the calendar to add to your device. ACRONYMS:
EC - Early Childhood
EE - Elementary East
ESC - Educational Support Center
EW - Elementary West
INT - Intermediate School
K - Kindergarten
MS - Middle School
PRI - Primary School
WELE - Woodland Early Learning Experience

The Fundraiser Flash

Looking for some family fun? A place to get dinner? Look no further! Join us while supporting our schools.

Join us at
Panera​
Jan 24th all day! 
Click print the flyer below..
OR show on your mobile device when you order so we are sure to receive credit for your purchases.

In a hurry? Try their rapid pickup or delivery! Just enter promo code "PRFUND" at checkout to have a portion of your proceeds donated to the Woodland PTA!
PTA Panera Flyer 1.24.19
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5th annual
​Ceramics for you
​fundraiser!

Friday, Jan 18th (11am – 8pm)
Saturday, Jan 19th (11am – 5pm)
Sunday, Jan 20th (12pm – 5pm)
*Monday, Jan 21st (11am – 8pm)
(*MLK Day Holiday – No School)
Looking for something fun to do over the long weekend? Head to Ceramics for You and get creative! Please mention "Woodland PTA" or print the flyer below to bring with you.

If you can't make it, gift card purchases count toward the fundraiser too!  Purchase a gift card between Thursday (1/17/19) and Monday (1/21/19) and you will be supporting the PTA!  Gift Cards can be purchased by phone and picked up at a later time! Just mention "Woodland PTA" when placing your order.​
PTA Ceramic for You Flyer
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Information regarding school start times

UPDATE: At the December 20, 2018 governing board meeting, the board of education voted to delay the vote on school start times. The next scheduled governing board meeting will be January 24, 2019.

To view the December 20th meeting, visit:
https://youtu.be/Bob2F9YkX0g

​The Board of Education is planning to take action to approve a schedule with new start and end times for all students to take effect in the fall of 2019 at the December 20 meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. but the board will then go into a closed session. They will return to open session at 7 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to make a public statement to the board at this time. 
If you are unable to attend the school board meeting, the Woodland school board welcomes your citizen statements (including thoughts, questions, concerns) via email to board@dist50.net. ​

All information regarding the new proposed schedule can be found at:
www.dist50.net/start%20times

The Board of Education discussed moving forward with changing student start times beginning in the fall of the 2019-2020 school year. In the district's Strategic Plan, Goal 4A includes an initiative to research new trends to aid in the advancement of programs that address the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the "whole child." A vast body of research supports that Middle School students should start school no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for the betterment of the children's health.

see our Facebook Feed below.

This year, instead of doing a used coat drive, the PTA joined forces with the Rotary Club of Gurnee to raise funds for Operation Warm. We are happy to report that thanks to your support, Woodland families raised $3,681 for Operation Warm! For many children, this may be the FIRST brand new coat they have ever owned. Thank you again for your generosity!
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