Woodside Cougar News
Diana Serobyan, 3rd Grade
Marianne Williams, Principal
Woodside K-8 School
San Juan Unified School District
8248 Villa Oak Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Ramses Lujan, 8th Grade
Office Phone: 971-5216
Cafeteria Phone: 728-3219
email: marianne.williams@sanjuan.edu
January 15, 2016
Dates to Remember:
18th
January
No School
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19th 2:40pm
Student Site Council Meeting
January 21st 10:30am
K-8 Safety Assembly
January 22nd 5:00pm
Open Enrollment Ends
January 26th 6:30pm
Board of Education Meeting
January 28th
CANCELLED: Cougar Chat
February 8th-12th
Jump Rope For Heart Week
(in PE classes)
February 15-19
President’s Week Holidays
NO SCHOOL
2015-2016
Academic Goals:
Principal’s Message:
Happy New Year and what a great time to be Cougar Proud! Woodside students are doing amazing
things. Congratulations to our Yearbook Cover winner, Maya Taff (5th Grade) and to our runners up, Hailey
Graham (1st Grade), and Diana Serobyan (3rd grade). I would also like to recognize the winners of our
recycling poster contest: Hailey Brooks (4th Grade) and Leila Gross (4th Grade). Congratulations are also in
order for Shay Kliewer (6thGrade), whose poem was a winning entry in Sacramento Regional Transit District's
"I Am the Dream and the Dream Is Now" art and poetry contest. Kudos to Craig Malkin (7 th grade) who won
our school-wide Spelling Bee. Craig also advanced to the County Spelling Bee where he competed against
students from schools across the Sacramento County. Way to go Woodside!!!!
I’d like to also take this time to remind everyone that January 18 th is a holiday and our school will be
closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. I encourage students to use this time off to
perform acts of service. I look forward to hearing how students spent their time, helping either at home or in the
community.
As we head into the second half of the year, it is a perfect time to work on resetting habits with your
child. Making education and learning a TOP priority in your home is crucial to developing in your child the
ability to prioritize their own learning and success. A reasonable bedtime, placing limits on television and video
games is encouraged for every child to ensure they are well rested each day for their learning. Establishing an
evening routine and providing a quiet location in your home is critical to your child having the support they
need to study effectively. Being at school on time is essential to every child being prepared and ready to learn
each day. All of these are excellent habits, that when instilled in your child will help them well into their
teenage and young adult lives. Additionally, as we begin a new year this is also a great time to remind parents
about the importance of staying involved in our school. You too may be resetting habits and setting personal
goals. I challenge every parent to volunteer at least five hours per month. Woodside offers many opportunities
for parents to get involved, which includes helping out in the classroom, taking things home to work on, or
volunteering at a school event. Another great way to stay involved is by attending our monthly Student Site
Council meeting. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 19 th, at 2:40. By attending SSC meetings, you’ll hear
about current events at Woodside and be able to give valuable input into how we can improve our school.
Studies have shown time and time again when parents involve themselves in school classrooms, events, and
helping students with their school work, not only does student learning improve but overall school success
grows. I greatly thank those parents who help when and where they can. Woodside is a better place because of
your involvement. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at
school. Sincerely, Principal Marianne Williams
Common Core State Standards
Critical Literacy
Strategic Planning Year Three
Student Safety Corner:
Woodside is committed to keeping
our students safe. Although
students who eat breakfast are
allowed in the cafeteria at 7:20 a.m.
there is no student supervision on
our school grounds prior to 7:45.
Thank you for your cooperation by
ensuring that your child does not
201Hat school prior to 7:45 unless
arrive
he/she is eating breakfast.
Happy New Year! PTO wishes you a very happy and healthy 2016! We hope you all had a very
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year / Holiday Season.
We would like to thank Barnes & Noble (Sunrise) for giving us, Woodside K8 PTO, the opportunity
to volunteer for their annual Gift Wrapping Fundraiser. We are very grateful. Thank you to Ani
Sagryan for chairing this event and to the many volunteers who helped; Ms. Sather, Mrs. D’Ooge,
Clea Bamba, April Meneghetti, Melanie Eastman, Heather Hannon, Melessa Hazelton, Lexi
Hazelton, Jennifer Caratachea, Marissa Caratachea, Jewelry Saykosy, Wendy Sjoberg, Abbey Harris
and Haily Harris.
Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? Was one of them to come to PTO meetings? Great!
Then please mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 10th for our next PTO meeting. It starts
at 6:30PM in the Library/Media room and lasts about an hour to 1.5 hours. Our PTO meetings are
ALWAYS open to the public – parents, grandparents, any family members, friends, community
CORRECTION:
Parent any
Teacher
members, prospective new families, etc.
PTO does not charge
fees –Conference
always free.Schedule
This is
Yearbooks
on
Sale
NOW!
where and when we discuss, plan, and vote on any future fundraisers and events for the school.
Everyone gets to vote, it’s not just the PTO board that votes. Come check us out! We look forward
to seeing you! Wendy Sjoberg, PTO President (wcsfirecracker@comcast.net).
PTO Meeting – our next PTO meeting will be on Wednesday, February 10th from 6:30-7:45 in the Media Center.
Order your Woodside yearbook for $21. Make your check
payment out to Woodside PTO or pay online by credit/debit
card at ybpay.lifetouch.com and use yearbook ID code
2316016. Cash payments are also accepted. Order deadline
is February 29, 2016.
Our winners will receive a free copy of the yearbook and
a gift card to Barnes and Noble!
White Copy Paper Donations Needed
Woodside goes through a lot of white paper! If you are able to
donate any amount of white copy paper it would be much
appreciated.
Noon Duty Aides Needed - URGENT
Woodside is in urgent need of more noon duty aides to
supervise students during lunch and recess. If you are
interested in this paid position, please contact the office.
Jump Rope for Heart (American Heart Association)
The all school Jump Rope for Heart Assembly will be
Wednesday, January 13th at 9:20 am in the MP room. Jump
Rope for Heart Event Week will be February 8-12 during each
student’s PE class.
Project Wisdom Character Focus:
January “Responsibility”
Student Store:
The Student Store will now only be open on Fridays after
school for all Woodside Students.
January’s Cougar Chat/Parent Coffee CANCELLED
January’s Cougar Chat is cancelled. Please join us on
February 25th for the next Cougar Chat.
Rapid Learner Program
San Juan Unified offers the Rapid Learner program to meet
the needs of high-achieving students in grades 2-5. This
program is offered at Del Paso Manor, Deterding, and
Pershing elementary schools. If you are interested in this
program for the 2016-17 school year, please view the Rapid
Learner page at http://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/475. This page
describes the application process, eligibility criteria and
provides a link to complete the online application. The Rapid
Learner online application will be available between December
1, 2015 and January 20, 2016.
Congratulations to our Recycling Contest Winners!!
Two Woodside Students won the Citrus Heights Customer
Service Guide Calendar Poster Contest. This year’s theme
was “Why is Recycling Important to You.” Our winners will be
recognized at a Citrus Heights City Council Meeting, get their
picture taken with the mayor, and receive a gift card for their
efforts. Our winners are: Hailey Brooks and Leila Gross
Yearbook Cover Art Contest Winners:
Congratulations to our Yearbook Cover Art Contest
winners!!
1st Place: Maya Taff – Mr. Cerecedes’ Room
2nd Place: Hailey Graham – Ms. Tanner’s Room
3rd Place: Diana Serobyan – Ms. Kallis’ Room
Upcoming Cougar Chats:
February 25th, March 31st, April 28th and May 26th
BAND TEACHER NEEDED AT WOODSIDE
Woodside has the opportunity to hire a band teacher for our
students. If you know of someone who might be interested
please spread the word. No teaching credential is required
and the pay is $36.00 per instructional hour. The number of
hours per week is still being determined.
Woodside K-8 Cougars
Hear Our
R.O.A.R.S.
Respectful
Organized
Accepting
Responsible
Safe