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Who doesn't love coupons??

10/30/2017

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carson's community
​days are here!

Wednesday, Nov. 8th-
Saturday, Nov. 11th  

coupon books are
available in all school offices for only $5!

we receive 100% of the profits which means 100% goes directly into our schools!

Wondering what’s inside?
  • $10 off any purchase (Find a $10 item and it’s FREE!)
  • 30% off yellow and black dot merchandise
  • Children’s London Fog winter coats for $19.97!
  • Bath towels for $3.97!
  • Other coupons for clothes, housewares, shoes, luggage, and more!
Coupons may be used in store or on-line at any Bon-Ton store including Bergner's, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Younkers, Boston Store, and Herberger's.
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Why PTA Meetings Matter

10/18/2017

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PTA meetings seem easy to ignore. They have small attendance and don't seem to impact your child's education. However, there is more to them than you realize. 

What is PTA? The Parent Teacher Association is a national, non-profit organization served by local affiliates. We not only have power at the school level but also in Washington, D.C. The PTA was founded over 100 years ago and currently has over six million members.

Why are there dues? Not only do the membership dues help pay for the needs of our local schools, they also fuel the lobbying efforts to support the needs of all students nationwide. 

But why join? To put it bluntly, "If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem." Attending a PTA meeting is one way to get involved in your child's school. The PTA is not just moms who love bake sales. The PTA is a group of volunteers with the common goal to serve our students and support our district through ever increasing budget constraints. Being involved gives parents a voice about funding, programs, whatever concerns YOU. The PTA supports communication between school officials, teachers, and parents.

What's in it for my child? Did your child at Intermediate mention seeing an orchestra last week? That program was paid for by the PTA. Besides bringing unique experiences and programs to our students, being involved shows children that parents are willing to be advocates on their behalf. It teaches our children how to respectfully voice concerns and bring about change. Seeing parents involved is a great way to teach a pro-active lifestyle through positive role-modeling.

You asked and we listened. In the past, PTA meetings have been held during the day. It's a new year with new families. Many requested an evening meeting for those working parents. This Thursday, 10/19, is your chance. You can attend either at 9:30a.m. at the Educational Support Center (1105 N. Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee) or 6:30p.m. at the Intermediate School Multi-Purpose Room (1115 N. Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee). We hope to see you there.

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Have you tried Jimano's?

10/17/2017

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One of our favorite local businesses, Jimano's has been supporting Woodland for many years. Why not let Jimano's make dinner for you tomorrow night (Wednesday 10-18)? Take out, deliver, or dine -in at either the Gurnee location (7010 W Grand Ave, Gurnee) or the Waukegan location (938 N. Green Bay Rd, Waukegan) and a portion of sales between 4pm & 8pm will benefit the Woodland PTA. No voucher needed but you can show your love by mentioning Woodland. Fundraiser includes all menu items ( have you tried the ribs?)!
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Focus Group

10/16/2017

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The PTA has been offered the opportunity to participate in a Strategic Planning Focus Group. We are looking for 20-30 participants to meet on Wednesday, October 18 at 1pm at the Educational Support Center.
The areas of focus will include:
  • student learning
  • student well-being
  • staff recruitment and development
  • finance and facilities
  • community relations and district pride 
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your opinions and ideas about Woodland schools. If interested, please email dist50pta@gmail.com by Monday, October 16.
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