Carter G. Woodson Elementary School

After cooking up Copycat KFC mashed potato bowls, members of the Cooking & Gardening Club cleaned up the garden beds and planted tomatoes & peppers that previous members have grown from seed. Other plants were obtained from a local garden enthusiast, Tim Howard. In addition they have started experimenting with growing potatoes using compostable grocery bags in laundry baskets.

Winning the Smoothie Challenge was Team Mango Pineapple. Coming in 2nd place with what was considered a tie were teams Mixed Berry and Orange Dreamsicle. Securing 3rd place was Team Creamy Coconut.

Congratulations to all members of the Cooking & Gardening Club for serving up a delicious treat for those that attended the STEAM night!

With the weather warming up, here is a reminder of our dress code.

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🌊 THE WEEKLY WAVE April 13, 2026 Good evening Wave Families, Welcome back to another week at Woodson! We are currently 15 school days away from MCAP Math and Reading state assessments for grades 3-5. Please do your best to help keep attendance a priority. 🌟 Students⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK Jayden H-G (5th)- Jayden is a good hearted kid who works hard in the classroom and is a great friend to all. Zack W. (5th)- Zach is a thoughtful and kind student who puts forth his best effort and shows care and respect to those around him. 🌟 Staff Spotlight- ⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK Grace Meyer- Grace is willing to lend a helping hand, especially when we need it most in the kitchen. A true jack of all trades, she never turns down a task and is always ready to step in wherever she’s needed. 🎉 INCENTIVES- Yearbooks for sale- $20 until 4/17 Attendance incentive- Anyone with perfect attendance for the week (per week) will be entered into a weekly drawing. This week is Tattoo the Principal! April showers, read for hours reading challenge- Fill out your sheets and turn them in to Ms. Bivens! 📅 WEEK AT A GLANCE- April 13- Clubs 4-6pm April 14- Tutoring 4-6pm, Choir til 430pm April 15- Tutoring 4-6pm April 16- Tutoring 4-6pm April 17- Kindergarten Exhibition- Down on the Farm- 145pm WES cafeteria Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. 🌊

Attention Kindergarten Families: Please join us next Friday, April 17th! Our Kindergarten students are so excited to share their knowledge on farms and farm animals! We hope to see you there!

Don't miss out!

WES held their annual STEAM night on April 1st. This year's theme centered around space. Families enjoyed science and math activities like building lunar rovers, making slime and creating glow in the dark constellations. Students taste tested and voted for their favorite smoothie created by the cooking and gardening club. They also painted a space scene, shopped at the book fair and enjoyed a delicious dinner. It was an out of this world adventure!

Here is the Weekly Wave for April 7!

Calendar reminders for the week:
Book Fair: Today and Tomorrow
Tonight: STEAM Night 5:00-7:00
Tomorrow, April 2nd: Early Dismissal @ 12:30
Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th: School Closed
April 9th: End of Quarter 3
April 10th : Early Dismissal @ 12:30
April 17th: Report Cards Issued

Our Cooking & Gardening Club members are gearing up for some stiff competition at STEAM night this Wednesday. If you’re planning to attend, be prepared to receive a sample and then cast your vote for the tastiest and best presentation. Students will share their knowledge of the fruits and vegetables that were part of their recipe and how they have worked to improve the taste. The battle is on!

Here's the Weekly Wave for March 30!

Woodson Elementary wishes Mrs. Corey Bivens the best of luck as she competes tonight for Somerset County Teacher of the Year. We could not be more thrilled to have Mrs. Bivens represent our school! We love you! 💙🌊🥳

Congratulations to our 5th grade student, Zachariah, on completing Lexia Core5! We are so proud of you!

Band and Choir Families:

The Joe Corbi fundraiser is ready for pick-up. Please check into the office and then come to the music room for your items. Please pick-up your order by 4:00.

Thank You,
Mrs. Jones

Woodson is excited to offer one of our favorite events. Please see the attached flyers for details. RSVPs are coming home with students. Don't forget to visit our Book Fair before you leave.