The milkweed plants that were introduced in the Woodside garden are the sole host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. Woodside teacher Ms. Melina Cronin recently gathered a few caterpillars from the milkweeds and hosted them in her classroom where her students were able to observe as each caterpillar became a chrysalis over an eight day period. Beautiful monarch butterflies eventually emerged from the chrysalist! The butterflies were released to the students' delight and will return to the garden in the spring in a return migration. This experience presents the life cycle in a way that our kindergarten and first grade students truly understand.
Calling ALL Father Figures! Please join us on the following mornings at your child’s school: PHS/PKMS: Monday, September 16 Uriah Hill: Tuesday, September 17 Woodside: Wednesday, September 18 Oakside: Thursday, September 19 Hillcrest: Friday, September 20.
Click here for more information about our Capital Project Vote on October 7, 2019!
Click here for our Summer Reading Packet and 2019-2020 Supply List.
We had so much fun under sunny skies at this year's field day celebrations! Click here for photos.
Our friends at The Field Library are once again showcasing the work of our Woodside artists! Presently on display are oil pastel flowers by Ms. Eliazer's class and painted collages in the style of Eric Carle by Mrs. Quijada's first grade class.
On Monday, February 11, the PNW BOCES Center for Environmental Education Programs came to visit Woodside students and they brought along some very special guests. Student were treated to a "Birds & Raptors" presentation and had the opportunity to see real birds of prey up close. The children were engaged by the lesson and excited to meet these beautiful creatures.
The Parent Instructional Focus is geared toward helping our parent community understand instructional benchmarks, familiarize you with what your child is learning every day and to foster and build a solid home/school connection. We believe that a strong partnership will ensure your child’s academic success and hope that you find the newsletter informative and helpful!
Thanks to some creative ideas from the school’s new principal, Mrs. Rebecca Aviles-Rodriguez, and a collaborative effort between the District, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, and Costco, Woodside’s students and their caregivers had the opportunity to visit a “Kindergarten Concierge” and “First Grade Front Desk.” These tented areas were set up outside the main entrance of the building and created a space for parents to drop off supplies, have their questions answered and discuss any concerns regarding the first day of school.
