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May 2oth, 2018

Dear Woodside,

Since our last bulletin, there has been a lot going on:  School Spirit Week, the Spring Dance, Teacher Appreciation Week, the last day of school was announced....oh my....time to catch up on all th goings-on!  

Check out the sneak peek at the coming weeks section to read about all the end of the year activity dates. After PTO’s meeting on Monday, we’ll update further details on “Celebration Week” June 18-22nd.  

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See below for video from Friday’s concert at the Orion!

-Mr. Dedek
 
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Mr. Olsen-Pietrowski, leads with his Banjo as Woodside Students join the the All-District Concert last week at the Orion PAC.  Our next student performance will be the annual Woodside *Variety Show on June 8th at 6:30 p.m. (Mark your calendars.). Also, K-2 Students will be on the stage on June 19th for an evening with performer and music educator, Mr. Matt Loosigian.  

* Special note regarding the Variety Show:  Our folding chairs are needed for MTAHS graduation..so, after the variety show, please help us by loading the chairs onto the truck which will be waiting behind the gym.  Thank you!
Staff are still talking about this year’s teacher breakfast and week of staff appreciation!
 
Thank you to everyone who helped make the staff appreciation week so spectacular.  If you are interested in being involved in events like this, and more, consider coming to one of our PTO meetings.  We’ll being voting on a new slate of nominees for executive board this week, this is your invitation, so come out and see what its all about. Thanks for being a part of our school community!

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Reminder: Next Woodside PTO Meetings
Mondays: 5/21, 6/11 6:00-7:30 p.m.
 

 

Next Meeting: May 21st Agenda

It’s time for PTO executive board nominations.  We are seeking two new board members for the 2018-2019 school year. Please click this link to learn more and to share your voice.

 
Is something you'd like to add?  Contact your executive board by clicking here:  WoodsideSchoolPTO@gmail.com:
President:'17-'18 Erika McKenney 
Vice President: '17-18 Rebecca Drewette-Card 
Secretary: '17-'18  Laurie Wertz
Treasurer: '17-'18 Kevin O'Banyel
Teacher Rep '17-18 - Erin Dimbleby
Important School district budget meeting and preliminary vote this week at the Orion.  The annual district budget meeting will be held this Thursday, 5/24 at 6:30 p.m. an the Orion Performing Arts Center.  Its very important to come out to vote on this year’s budget. Each year only a small number of people can have a very big say in approving or changing the budget before it goes to referendum in June....so this week’s meeting is critical.  Please come to show your support, and exercise your right to vote.
Recent Events and Updates Section

 
  • The Spring Dance on April 27th was a good time to get your “hula” on with lessons lead by Mr. Horne.  Thank you to the Woodside PTO and the 5210 Healhty Maine grant for sponsoring a fun night to get out and move those feet.
 
  • Spirit week was on at Woodside in the first week of May, form crazy hair day (that’s Mr. Dedek and Mr. McPherson adding their crazy hair to the mix), to WES Green Day....so many Woodsiders showed their spirit and helped raise some funds for the 5th grade class trip to Cow Island with Ripple Effect.  Good times!!!
 
  • Thank you to all the parents who made teacher appreciation week so special during the second week of May.  Special thanks to  committee co-chairs Heather Dillios and Erika McKenney who really brought together an amazing week of celebration and fun for everyone involved!  Shown above is an image from Friday’s Flower Power Day when volunteers handed out over 600 flowers for kids to give their teachers!  
 
  • A Contingent of Woodside One Wheelers lit up the stage at last Friday’s Mid-Coast Maine’s Got Talent.  An ‘unjudged event” this year, we think the kids from WOW truly shined and definitely WOW’ed the audience with their glow in the dark juggling entrance!
 
 
 
Staffing Updates:  

1. Congratualtions to Mrs. Tardif
We are so happy to announce that Mrs. Tardif has been nominated to appear before the MSAD 75 School Board to fill a continuing position as a grade one teacher At Woodside for next year.  Her appointment will come up for vote at the next school board meeting.  If you see her around the school, wish her a congratulations!

2. Congratualations to Mrs. Bretschneider
We are also so happy that the outstanding Mrs. Andrea Bretschneider has been nominated to the school board to be considered for a position at the Williams-Cone School. Mrs. Bretschneider came to Woodside and MSAD 75 mid-year on a one year contract to join our staff.  While we wish we could keep her, we’re so glad to know she’ll be close by.  If you see her on her motorcycle, wish her a congratulations!

3. Our class placement process is now closed to new letters.  Thank you for your participation. We will be announcing our grade level team plans in the coming weeks.  Until then, please note that class placement assignments are made before Summer Vacation, and will precede our step-up day on June 20th. (Link to the 2018 class placement letter.)

-Mr. Dedek
Looking for things to do this Summer?  How about WOW camp?

* Inclusion in this bulletin is at the discretion of the Woodside principal and does not represent endorsement by Woodside Elmentary Shcool or MSAD 75.
 
Woodside One Wheeler (W.O.W.) Summer Camp Weeks
Woodside One Wheeler Camps are held on site at the Woodside Elementary School in Topsham, Maine.
Check out the Woodside School Events Calendar - there is a direct tab right on our website, or you can link to it at the top of this e-mail in the “useful links” section.  Each entry can be clicked for more information like location and time.  Thanks for trying it out!
http://wes.link75.org/calendar

Quick peek at the coming weeks
 
Peek at the Upcoming Weeks

May
5/23 - 5th grade step up day at Mt. Ararat Middle School
5/24 - District Budget Meeting to vote on Warrant Articles - The Orion PAC 6:30 p.m.
5/24 - Walk or Bike to School Day
5/21 - 25    CREA trips for 3rd Grade (21: Dow, 22: Goodwin, 23: Estela, 25: Guite)
5/23  - 5th Grade Step Up to MAMS
5/23 - 6/6  Aimsweb+ Window 
5/30  - Final Cub Club do the year 2:00-3:00 p.m.             
5/31  - 5th grade trip to Cow Island (See your 5th grade teacher for any questions)

June
6/7    Walk or Bike to School 
6/8    Variety Show 6:30 p.m. in the Gym
6/12  Topsham Public Library Summer Reading visits
6/13   Whole School Meeting at 2:30
6/14   Walking School Bus & Whole School Recess
6/18   Last day of specials and last switching day for 3-5
6/19  K-2 Concert with Matt Loosigian
6/19  Grade 4 walking field trip to DQ
6/19  Krause 1-4 Class Placement assignments for 2018-2019 sent home
6/20  Step Up Day
6/20  Special Programs Frield Day
6/21  K-5 Combined Field Day
6/22  Last Day of School (Early release at 11:155) Lunch will be served
6/27 Trust for our Future Golf Tournament (Sign up here)

July
(Quiet Month at Woodside)
Office Closed until July 2nd-July13th

August
Aug 28-30 Staff Development 
Aug 29th Ice Cream Social and school bus practice run (In-Coming Kindergarten Only)
Aug 30th Ice Cream Social (Grades 1-5)

Sep.
9/4 First Day of School 
9/4 Boo-Hoo / Ya-Hoo Breakfast (Parents new to Woodside, come meet some other new parents and PTO members with Kleenex (for any Boo-Hoo’ers) and Coffee and donuts (for any Ya-Hoo’ers)
9/14 Muffins with Mom
9/21 Donuts with Dad
9/30 (Save the Date:  Annual Woodside Cup Golf Scramble: Details TBD)

IMPORTANT note about the last day of school:




Budget Notes:
Please make sure your voice is heard and included in the important budget development process.  Decisions regarding spending priorities, staffing numbers, and impact on property taxes are all important topics that are discussed and your voice is needed.  If you cant make one of the community forums below, please add your voice to the survey linked below.

 Thank you, your schools and school board need to hear your voice!

Click here to see the MSAD 75 Budget Page with link to feedback form.
Update 5/20/18
Transportation and Parking Notes
 
As always, we so appreciate your safety and caution in the parking lot.  As the snow banks melt, please still be cautious in the Woodside Parkign Lot and remember a few “golden rules” below:

1. Please remember, drop-off is no earlier than 8:45, the school day starts and late slips issued after 8:55. (If you need help finding child care, please contact the office for a referral to local childcare’s.) Dismissal is 3:20.  If you need to change your dismissal plan, or need your child for an early dismissal, please contact the office by 2:30 to ensure we can get the necessary information in advance.  Thank you!
2. If dropping your child off at the school to walk in by themselves, remember to let students off at the “boulder walkway” and have them exit safely on the right side door of your vehicle.
3. If accompanying your child in, please parking a parking space and drop your student off at the door, or sign in at the office as a guest.
4. We need to have updated transportation plans and emergency contact-lists, please contact the office if you need to update your plans or lists at 725-1243.


* New Drvier for “orange bus” route, please see staffing updates below for details.
Rick Dedek - 12/19/16, Woodside Bulletin
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End on a healthy note: The role of play in Development and Success!

See the link below shared by Woodside OT, Barbara Piccirillo for great information about what motor skills are important for student success. Enjoy your week!

  1. The Role of Play - The role of play is fundamental in a student’s development.  It is inherently motivating and thus the best way for a child to learn.  Not only does it help build gross and fine motor movement, it is important in sensory regulation, language building, social skills (such as reciprocity, cooperation and negotiation), problem solving, planning, sequencing, symbolic and imaginary skills as well!  Prior to elementary school (2-4 years old), you may see children engaging in “parallel play”, in which they may sit next to each other without much interaction. They may imitate one another but are mostly focused on their own toys. By the early elementary school years (4-7 years old), children start to shift toward “associative play” with increasing amounts of sharing and social interaction. 

    For example, kids may sit around a bucket of legos and share the toys, but they are not working together quite yet on the same project. Fine motor skills improve especially during this time, and children start to incorporate storytelling, risk-taking and role-playing into their play. Some good toys to use to encourage “associative play” include building blocks or constructive play toys, play dough, figurines (dinosaurs, bugs, dolls, etc.), and race cars with tracks.  Students can practice sharing and turn taking, often with the guidance of an adult. As students enter the later elementary school years (7-12 years old), they shift from “associative play” to “cooperative play” with a focus on rules and roles. They enjoy games with official rules such as Checkers or Bingo as well as unofficial rules that can be created in the moment such as variations of tag or basketball games.

    Furthermore, these students like to work together on a team or project, becoming interested in their peers as well as the task on hand.  They may build their skills informally on school projects or formally as they join sports teams, boy/girl scouts, and other clubs. Playing with friends is important, but it doesn’t always go as expected and problems can arise. Through play, adults can actively help students to build and practice social skills to progress from “parallel play” to “associative play” to “cooperative play”. This helps students have fun, stay active and stay connected with peers as well as enjoy the world around them!

    For more information, check out:

    http://www.kidsplayspace.com.au/playing-with-friends-supporting-social-skills-in-play/

    http://mamaot.com/developmental-progression-of-play-skills/

    https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog/why-is-my-child-just-playing-when-they-see-an-ot


 

(CONTRIBUTED BY BARBARA PICCIRILLO, WOODSIDE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST)



 






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