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A Letter f rom our pr incipal . . . Pr incipal : Cathy Sante l le

Woodview School News

340 Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 847-223-3668 “An Environment Where We Can All Grow Together”

January 13, 2012 Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome back from Winter Break! It is certainly nice to see all the students back. I hope that the holidays were an enjoyable time for all. We are excited to begin 2012. The winter months are cold and flu season. Our staff works hard to make sure that regular hand washing is a part of the day as well as covering mouths when coughing and sneezing. Children with a temperature over 99.5 degrees are sent home. A child is to be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. If vomiting occurs, students can’t return for 24 hours. Let’s work together to make Woodview a healthy and happy place for learning. We have started our Winter NWEA MAP testing. Students take the NWEA MAP Reading/Math tests on the computer and results will be shared during February conferences. All students also take the AimsWeb benchmarking assessment. We continue to utilize all of our assessment data to track student learning and help us drive instruction. Finally, with the new year upon us, it is a great time to sit down with your child(ren) and come up with some “New Year Resolutions”. As a family, talk about new strategies and ideas to help your child succeed in school. Whether it be committing to a set time everyday after school, or spending more time reading together. Many things can be done at home to support learning. Please remember the resources we have on our website can be a fun way to practice skills. Conference week is February 13th through 16th. If you haven’t already done so, please schedule a conference time. Happy New Year from all of us here at Woodview! Sincerely, Cathy Santelle Principal

Date Place Event

January 16th CCSD 46 Holiday-No School

January 18th Woodview 1st Grade Farm

Bureau Presentation

January 18th Frederick

School

Board of Ed. Mtg.

6:30 p.m.

January 23-27 Woodview School Store Open

See Details in Newsletter

January 27th Woodview Smile Dentist at Woodview

Woodview School

340 Alleghany Road

Grayslake, IL. 60030

847.223.3668 www.d46.k12.il.us

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VICE PRESIDE�TS:

Emily Heidloff emheidloff@gmail.com 847-986-4145 Stephanie Weatherly stephweatherly@yahoo.com 847-543-0785

PRESIDE�TS:

Lisa Bako lsbako@comcast.net 224-200-7573 Krista Bean krista.bean@att.net 847-543-0805

TREASURER:

Missy Katzenmaier missykatzenmaier@sbcglobal.net 847-548-1732

SECRETARIES:

Traci Parker teparker1@comcast.net 847-752-2061 Amy Hieronymus amy@fizzle.net 847-548-4768

WAYS A�D MEA�S:

De Brown edndebrown@comcast.net 847-223-8207 Casper Provo casperprovo@sbcglobal.net 847-231-6786 Brandi Kornit kornie@sbcglobal.net 312-330-0197 Tony Primack sox6@att.net 847-204-4487

WOODVIEW PTO woodviewpto@gmail.com

STAFF LIAISO�:

Gerry Sousa sousa.gerry@d46.k12.il.us FIND US ON FACEBOOK!

Stay informed and see what

exciting things are going on at

Woodview. Our Facebook page will

provide you with lots of valuable

information about PTO fundraisers

and other events!

Look for “Woodview School PTO” on

Facebook and “LIKE” us today!

SIX FLAGS READ TO SUCCEED

The forms for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program have gone home and can also be found in this newsletter.

The deadline to turn these forms in is Friday, February 17, 2012.

SMILE! The Smile Mobile Dentists are coming to Woodview on Friday, January 27th! They provide dental services to those families who need financial assistance (no insurance), and they offer subsidized fees for those who wish to pay for a check-up. The dentist is state licensed and will conduct a complete dental exam. If you wish for your child to have a dental exam on January 27th, please fill out and return the form that was sent home last week. If you need a form, let your child’s teacher know, or call Mrs. Issacs, the nurse, at 847-543-5901 to have another one sent home.

It’s time to order the Woodview School Yearbook!

Your student only gets to experience their school year once, so don’t let this chance to order a yearbook pass you by. Please use the link below to order online, or send a check payable to

CCSD #46 to the school office.

http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A09824747

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

To help at the next Market Day sale

Saturday, January 21st.

Market Day is a fundraiser that we share with the other District 46 elementary schools. Each

elementary school takes a turn supplying volunteers to help unload the delivery truck and organize the orders for pick up. The profits from each monthly sale are split between the five

elementary schools. Woodview's turn to volunteer is Saturday, January 21st.

This is the second and last sale that Woodview will host this school year. Fifteen adult

volunteers are needed to help unload the truck, sort orders and retrieve orders. Volunteers are needed at Meadowview school from 7:45 am to 9:30 am. Please

consider helping even if you need to arrive late or leave early. Spouses are welcome, and school-aged children can help too! Donuts, bagels, coffee and juice will be provided.

Please email Stephanie Weatherly at stephweatherly@yahoo.com if you can help with this

important PTO fundraiser. Thank you!

NEWS FROM THE PTO

Do you have old cell phones around your house?

The Woodview PTO is collecting old cell phones and will receive

funds for each cell phone we collect. If you have a phone you would like to donate, please have your child bring it to the school office. Please remove SIM cards before donating to protect your privacy.

Woody’s S’more Store

Student Council will be opening Woody's S'more Store the week of

January 23-27. The store will have Woodview pencils, bendy pencils,

pencil grips, erasers in fun shapes, folders and koala pencil

huggers. All items are priced $1 or less. The store will be open

from 7:55-8:20 am each morning and students will be allowed to shop on

their assigned day of the week.

If you have any questions about the school store, please call the office.

The school store will be open the following weeks from 7:55 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.:

January 23-27

February 27-March 2

March 19-23

April 16-20

May 14-18

School Store Schedule:

Monday—4th Grade Students

Tuesday—2nd Grade Students

Wednesday– 1st Grade Students

Thursday—3rd Grade Students

Friday– Kindergarten Students (PM students will shop at 11:40a.m.)

Mark your calendars….Exploration Day is scheduled for Friday, May 18th. It’s one of the most exciting

days of the year at Woodview School. It’s a day filled with learning, exploring, discovering, and having

fun. Students choose from more than 20 hands-on presentations and spend the day moving about the

school experiencing these interactive and interesting topics.

This day simply isn’t possible without the help of many, many volunteers. Each year, more than 100

parents, staff, and community members pitch in, offering their time and talents to make this day a huge

success. Watch for more details to follow soon.

The Exploration Day committee needs you as we begin the planning process. We are holding our first

Exploration Day Committee meeting on:

Friday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the conference room at Woodview School.

Please consider joining us as we begin planning this wonderful day, and bring your ideas, as we are always

looking for new and different sessions for the students to try.

If you have questions about Exploration Day, or would like to help out, but can’t attend this meeting,

please contact:

Traci Parker

teparker1@comcast.net

847-752-2061

WOODVIEW SCHOOL LIP SYNC SHOW AND SPAGHETTI

DINNER!

Save the date and make plans to attend the annual Woodview School Lip Sync Show and

Spaghetti Dinner.

Friday, February 3rd

Dinner starts at 6:00p.m.

Show begins at 6:30p.m.

Order forms to pre-purchase tickets will be sent home next week

Adults—$5

Kids-$4

Kids 3 and Under—Free

MANY MANY MANY MANY

THANKSTHANKSTHANKSTHANKS

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped work the Penguin Patch sale in

December! The sale was a success for the many kids who completed their holiday

shopping for their families.

Thanks to Jacqui Ramsey, Sandi Hornung, Jodi Wagner, Heidi Droessler, Diana

Spicer, Abbie Pietruszynski, Marybeth Bank, Jackie Maravola, Stephanie Weatherly,

Traci Parker, Carey Bien, Karen Knapp, Tami Bortoletto, De Brown, Krista Bean,

and Lisa Bako.

Mrs. Canniff and Mrs. Tarnowski would like to thank all of the library volunteers that come in to help shelve library books.

Altogether, the volunteers have donated over 1,150 minutes of their time. We really appreciate your efforts!

GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS

Alex R. James W. Makayla S. Alex P.

Bennett B. Tyler H. Jade S. Katie W. Calvin B. Jansen P. Jillian B. Sam R. Dylan C. Daniel R. Jeffrey W. Hailey B. Ashley R. Alicia A. Mark L.

Madeline M. Julian B. Ethan S. Julia M. Maddy S. John G.

Thomas P. Cameron R. Zach K.

Kaitlyn M. Seth G.

Preston W. Cabot P.

Rebecca M. Ella D. Lucas E. Kailyn W. Grace R. Morgan P.

Corinne H. Carlos G. Briana A. Jack K. Blake D. Jenna M.

Cameron M. Tony D. Josette B.

Adamaris A. Tony A. Bridget R. Ali Y.

Sylvie E. Veronica M. Bernice R. Javier P.

William C. Lindsey H. Anthony M. Chase I.

Karolina P. Ethan M. Hugh W. Grant H. Jackie S. Taylor F. Nick B. Shri R.

Gillian A. Ashlyn E. Jaeger B. Noah Y. Joey J. Aidan Y. Isaiah R. Ella W. Kellen K. Taylor G.

Samantha G. Lino M.

Christopher D. Andrew G. Mihir T. Katelyn G. Caleb J. John P.

Charlie B. Abby B. Derrick H. Grace K. Josh T.

Ariella M. Sam C. Miles W. Kailen M. Drew V. Aliesha R. Mathias G. Alyssa L.

Christopher R. Emily H. Hannah M. Connor L. Lia D.

Bryce D. Cassandra T.

Mrs. Bella’s Class Mrs. Feldman’s Class Mrs. Hillier’s Class Mrs. Hyams’ Class Mrs. Lambie’s Class Mrs. Miller’s Class

Mrs. Monaghan’s Class Mrs. Palo’s Class

Mrs. Schmidt’s Class Mrs. Wonsil’s Class

FREE CHICAGO WOLVES HOCKEY TICKET FOR STUDENTS!!!!!!!

The Chicago Wolves Hockey Team has donated to Woodview 214 FREE tickets for selected games (see dates below). If you would like a

ticket, please contact the school office to receive a certificate. Tickets will still have to be ordered by mail, fax, phone or online. There will be only 1 certificate per family allowed on a first come first serve basis. Don't wait or the

tickets might be gone!!!!

January 21st at 7:00 p.m. February 3rd at 7:30 p.m. February 4th at 7:30 p.m. February 18th at 7:00 p.m. February 19th at 3:00 p.m. February 24th at 7:30 p.m. February 25th at 7:00 p.m. March 4th at 4:00 p.m. March 24th at 7:00 p.m. March 25th at 3:00 p.m. April 14th at 7:00 p.m. April 15th at 4:00 p.m.

STAY HEALTHY THIS FLU SEASON TIPS FROM THE D46 HEALTH COORDINATORS

To help keep illnesses and flu to a minimum, we are asking that all students and families follow these simple steps: 1. PLEASE keep sick children home from school until they are fever free for 24 hours without

medication, such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). A fever is considered above 99.5 degrees, and their cough should be gone!

2. Teach your children to COVER THEIR COUGHS and wash hands often. Hand sanitizers are

also effective. 3. The CDC recommends that ALL school-age children receive flu vaccinations. Seasonal flu

vaccines are available now. 4. Prepare in advance. Have alternative childcare providers available if you cannot stay home or

pick up your sick child at school. Sick students cannot remain at school! 5. PLEASE report your child’s absence to school and tell us if you suspect flu. (Just saying “sick”

doesn’t help us track illness trends in classrooms.) 6. Make sure we have current phone numbers to reach you and your emergency contacts.

Helping Children Develop Friendships

Parents and professionals often struggle with helping children learn to be good friends or to understand the complexities of social interactions. Below are a number of strategies that can help children develop friendships.

2. Leverage the Childs Interests: If the goal of enrolling a child in a program is to provide opportunities for making friends, look for activities the child enjoys. Some children like the arts while others enjoy sports. If a child is particularly shy, look for activities that initially have less direct contact. Tumbling and swimming are examples of individual sports while soccer and basketball involve more contact with peers. If children start in activities they enjoy, they are more likely to join other programs.

3. Role Play Difficult Skills: Practicing social skills is a way to work on specific aspects of social interactions. For example, if you notice your child stands too close to peers or repeatedly asks the same questions, help them learn about personal space or conversational skills through role play. By practicing these skills in the home, children can learn to improve their social skills and apply them outside the home.

4. Provide Examples: While reading books or watching television, explain social situations to children. Point out how helping others, using kind words, and listening when friends talk are ways to be a good friend. When characters are being hurtful or invading someone’s personal space, point these actions out and ask the child what the character could do differently to be a better friend.

5. Model Being Good to Others: Part of being well liked and being a good friend is being kind. Demonstrate kindness by saying nice things about and to others whether they are the grocery store employee or your neighbor. Point out when a co-worker does something thoughtful and how this makes you feel about them. If your child is sympathetic or says something complimentary, tell them their actions made you happy.

6. Do Not Force Friendships: Just like adults, children get along better with some peers than others. Teaching children to be kind and to include everyone in activities is important, but they do not have to be best friends with everyone.

1. Get Involved: Participate in community sports teams, art programs, and special events. These are wonderful opportunities for children to engage in structured activities with peers. For children with special needs, communities increasingly are offering camps and activities geared towards their specific needs. Ask professionals and support groups for information on these programs or check your community newspapers, centers, and websites. Another great activity, for children who benefit from very direct instruction, is social skills groups. These groups, which are offered in many communities, are a great way for children to develop their social skills in a fun yet structured environment.

Making Friends

Rudy’s is offering a 50% off special to all District 46 families!!

Go to Rudysmexicangrillgrayslake.com and under the HOME tab go to “gift cards”. The $50 gift cards will only cost you $25 if you

enter promo code CCSD46 at check out. Your gift cards can then be picked up at Rudy’s or mailed to you.

Offer is valid online only.

Our 2011-2012 Market Day grocery

fundraising program is underway!

Clip & save Tyson Project A+ labels.

Turn in the labels to school. Your

school redeems them for cash. Each

label is worth $.26.

Here is another way to earn money for

Woodview. Simply clip the Box Tops

from your favorite General Mills

products and send them to school with

your child!

Chef Tony says, “Brrrr,

soups and other hot meals

from Market Day are sure

to warm you through and

through this winter. Check

out the new flyer!”

Did you know that Woodview

collects Campbell’s soup labels? The

labels are worth points and must have

the UPC code in order to be used. The

points can be redeemed for books, gym

equipment, and other items for our

school. Each teacher has a box in the

classroom to collect labels and box tops!

Woodview is hosting the next Market Day sale at Meadowview School. Volunteers are needed. Please see the notice in this newsletter to learn how you can volunteer

on January 21st!