Parent Tips
Tips from Parents at Woodland Hills!
What you want to know at Woodland Hills Elementary!
Lunch Time
– Lunch is ordered at roll call first thing in the morning.
– Send utensils in your student’s packed lunch. Utensils available with purchased lunch only.
– Students have access to a microwave.
– Time and space is limited at lunch time. For packed lunch, make one that is simple and your student can eat quickly.
Winter Recess
– Students will play outside at recess time a majority of the winter
– Be sure to send your student with a warm coat, snow pants, gloves, and boots in the winter.
– You will want to teach your child how to put on their own winter clothing, there is not enough time or teachers/duties to assist your student.
Pick Up & Drop Off Loop
– Park along the sidewalk on the loop, your students can come to the car when you are parked on the sidewalk.
– Continue moving forward if there is space until your students are loaded.
– Be sure to tell your students to watch for your vehicle and load quickly to keep the loop moving.
Halloween
– Students do dress up in costumes for Halloween at Woodland Hills.
– No masks are allowed for costumes.
– Students particpate in a Halloween parade in the halls at school during the school day and parents are invited to watch.
Classroom Treats
– All classroom parties and birthday treats brought into Woodland Hills must be purchased and not homemade.
– Be sure to inquire about food allergies for your students class so you can bring a treat for all your student’s classmates.
Student Absences
– Call the office to let them know if your student will be absent. If you leave a message include the reason for the absence.
– If you let the office know that your student will be absent before the automated calls, you will not recieve a call as you confirmed the absence with your call.
Classroom Volunteering
– Touch base with your teachers to see if they need assistance with anything in the classroom.
– There are a lot of volunteer opportunities filled for each classroom. Reading programs, making copies, planning holiday parties, field trip chaperones.
– Check with the library for volunteer opportunities as well.
Event Volunteering
– The PTO has many opportunities for volunteering at events. Watch for emails and Facebook posts for the requests and sign-ups.
– You can also donate meals for teacher lunches or dinners. We provide meals during Parent Teacher conferences. We notify parents via emails or posts to sign up.
– We rely on PTO Members just like you to help make the school year amazing at Woodland Hills!
