Carter G. Woodson Elementary School

Here is a special message from our favorite choir teacher:

4th and 5th grade choir rehearsals will begin Tuesday, October 6th. Below are some reminders about choir. I look forward to an AWESOME year in choir! If you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Choir Reminders:

Every Tuesday starting at dismissal until 4:30

Pick up your student outside in the bus loop beginning at 4:30 each Tuesday

If your student participates in tutoring, I will send them to tutoring after choir practice

Ms. Laird, our Math Coach, and Ms. Wilkins, our Reading Coach wear many hats and works closely with our teachers and students to make GREAT improvements in math and reading. Thank you for all you do to help our school community.

We celebrates our teachers today for the endless ways they transform education and impact society. Thank you for ALL you do.

See attached Weekly Wave for 10.5!

Woodson also would like to shout out Ms. Lisa Dize for all of her hard work organizing Dolly Day and creating lasting memories for our students! 🩷 Ms. Dize and last year's cooking club gifted staff a "cup of ambition" and Dolly themed treats. We are so thankful for you, Ms. Dize! 🦋🩷

A big shoutout to all of those involved with making Dolly Day happen at Woodson! Students and staff loved to celebrate Dolly through denim, rhinestones and pink! 🩷🦋☕️

Woodson staff celebrating Dolly Day this week! 🩷🦋

Woodson has never looked so amazing thanks to our custodial staff! We will surely miss Mr. Koly as he moves on to his new role! Thank you, custodians, for all that you do! We appreciate you! If you’d like to show your appreciation, write a note of thanks, draw a picture, or simply tell them "thank you"! 🌊

NBC teacher Ms. Savanna Hoffman shares her journey! Read all about it!

As an educator with a true passion for teaching, I have one word that always comes to mind: impact. This word has guided my day-to-day life as a teacher, shaping the relationships I build with my students and the ways I positively impact them through both instruction and personal connections.

When I was given the opportunity to become a National Board Certified Teacher within Somerset County, I knew this was the right next step in my educational journey. Having the opportunity to deepen my knowledge, strengthen my instructional practices, and expand my experience as an educator through National Board Certification has not only helped me tremendously in my teaching, but has also allowed me to better support the individual needs and interests of each learner in my classroom. This past winter, I completed and passed all components and finally saw the “fireworks” that signified my achievement of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher.

I would encourage any educator who is thinking about pursuing National Board Certification to take the leap and do it. This certification has truly been a blessing throughout my educational journey, giving me the opportunity to grow as an educator and take the next step toward creating an even deeper impact for my students. Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I would love to support anyone who is considering taking the next steps toward pursuing this accomplishment as well.

Thank you, Ms. Hoffman, for sharing your story on your journey to become a National Board Certified Teacher.

Are you interested in starting your NBC journey? Please reach out to SCPS Human Resources for more information.

Who made your child smile this month? 💛🌊 From the classroom to the front office, our staff puts their hearts into everything they do. Show them some love by voting for the Staff Member of the Month! Submit your vote at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd6H6L95t0pARmjGZmC4g2nmeKhVNcB0QmXC-XOmdwif7MsQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor Voting will be active until Friday, October 2nd! 🌊

Hello Woodson Families!!!! Next week is the last week to turn in your Book Buddie forms. If you need another lanyard, please see your teacher. We appreciate all the support.

Flooding and closures may have been postponed our 9-2-5 Dolly Day twice, but we won’t let that get us down! We’re ready to celebrate tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/29! 🎶💖

Break out your best cowboy/cowgirl gear, rhinestones, boots, and denim and let’s make it a Dolly Day to remember!

What would Dolly do? She’d celebrate! 💕🤠

Stay safe and dry!

SAVE THE DATE! Woodson Elementary School Annual Curriculum Trunk or Treat event is scheduled for October 15th from 5-7 pm. RSVP flyers will be sent home soon. Each family can return one form indicating how many family members will be in attendance.

Please don't forget each student that donates candy for this event will receive a prize per bag of candy donated.

On September 25, we’re celebrating the one and only Dolly Parton! 🌟

Students are invited to wear their favorite Western wear—boots, cowboy hats, denim, bandanas, and more—as we honor Dolly’s iconic style and her lifelong love of reading and education. 📖💗

Through her Imagination Library, Dolly has helped put millions of books into children’s hands and has inspired young readers around the world.

So grab your boots, tip your hat, and bring your love of reading! 🤠📚

September 25 — Dress Western and celebrate Dolly!

A reminder that 9/23 is an early dismissal day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30.