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  NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS    

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December Movie Night and PTSA General Meeting

 

All are welcome to join us in the Woodridge Café on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 6:45 p.m. for a movie, treats, and General Membership Meeting.

Bring a blanket and/or chairs to make yourselves comfortable.

No drop offs, please.

Students must be accompanied by an adult.

PTSA Meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. / Movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Paid for by your donations to the Woodridge Elementary PTSA. More information will be posted around the school soon!

 

 

 

 

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Vision and Hearing Re-screening

 

*** Date change due to previous school closures***

 

 

Nurse Natallia Kasmachova is looking for 3 volunteers to help with the annual vision and hearing rescreening for students at Woodridge Elementary on December 19th, 2024 from 8:45am - 11:00am.

 

No experience necessary.

 

These screenings are vital in ensuring that all students have equal access to learning by identifying any potential hearing issues early on.

 

If interested, please sign up HERE.

 

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Debate Class for Winter Quarter 

 

Thursdays, 3:35 to 5:15pm
Start Jan. 16 through March 13 (no class Feb. 20)
For students who will be in 3rd, 4th, 5th grade

 

Sign up HERE!

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Winter 2025 Wednesday art class by Creart Studio

 

One parent volunteer required, your child can participate for free!

 

Join us for a creative winter filled with fun projects like zentangle animals, clay pizza slices,
disco balls, and foil sculptures! From colorful maps with 2D/3D landmarks to oil pastel snow
scenes and pointillism landscapes, every class is packed with exciting art exploration.

 

PALETTE TO PLASTER: SKETCHING ADVENTURES TO 3D SCULPTURES

 

Wednesday 1:25pm-2:25pm
Jan 15th - Mar 26th, 2025 (no class on 2/19)
10 Week Session: $285

 

Sign Up HERE!

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"Math Is Cool" is Open for Registration!

 

 

 

Woodridge Math Club invites students to participate in the Math Is Cool competition. Math is Cool is a full-day regional math competition held in Renton, WA. Students participate in teams of 4, but are also welcome to register as individuals to compete in only the individual events.

This competition is open to 4th-5th graders. (3rd graders may register as 4th graders, though priorities will be given to 4th-5th graders due to the limited number of teams). We suggest that teams schedule practice sessions to familiarize students with the format of the events and the style of the questions. Past tests and rules are available at https://www.academicsarecool.com/

Dates:
5th Grade Champs: Saturday, March 8, 2025 (Renton WA), 9:15 am - 2:00 pm
4th Grade Champs: Saturday, March 22, 2025 (Renton WA), 9:15 am - 2:00 pm

Team fee: $60/team

Registration Deadline: January 24th or when 4 teams per grade are filled

Please finalize and register your team at this link:
Team Registration (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7DKQ3t8DhqMBaXW_4yILTm3m5O-p0dlPuLstZX_223DGaw/viewform?usp=pp_url)
If your child would like to register for the individual competition only, please email: woodridgemathclub@gmail.com
For more information about the competition, please check out: https://academicsarecool.com/

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Winter quarter Friday Creative Crafts afterschool class

 

 

Club Dates: January 17 - March 21 (no class Feb 21)
⏰ Meeting Times: Fridays 3:35pm - 4:35pm
🧑‍🎓 Grades: K-5
💰 Fee: $285

Join Petals Art Club and help your child develop must-have skills for the future!

 

Our after-school program uses the creative crafting curriculum that is STEAM-based, making it both fun and educational.

 

Students will engage in hands-on projects that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

 

We can't wait to watch the creativity blossom!

 

To register, click HERE!

 

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Girls on the Run
Coordinator / Parent Volunteer Needed

 

 

Girls on the Run https://www.gotrpugetsound.org/ If you are interested in starting a Let Girls Run program in Woodridge, please email Sofia at sofia@girlsrun.org.

 

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Coach needed for Let Me Run

 

If you are interested in starting a Let me run (boys 3rd-5th) program, please go to this website:https://letmerun.org/find-a-team/start-a-team 

 

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Makerspace Wishlist

 

 

 

Our Woodridge Makerspace could use some new items for the kids to use to make their amazing creations!

Please check out our Wish List!

 

Amazon Wish List

 

Please drop off items at the school's front office.

 

Thank you so much for making Makerspace magnificent!!

 

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Reflections Art Contest

 

 

We are now accepting submissions for the prestigious Reflections Art Contest, presented by the National PTA. To participate, download the entry form, and upload your art to the links below. The submission deadline is November 22.

Download Entry Form: https://shorturl.at/MjVo5

Upload your submissions: https://shorturl.at/Ie09B

 

 

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Go ice skating in downtown Bellevue!

 

 

 

The Bellevue Downtown Association's annual Ice Rink is now open!

 

From now until January 12th, for every person that visits the ice rink
and mentions Woodridge Elementary, they will donate $3 to our PTSA!

For more information go to www.bellevueicerink.com

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 Bellevue High School K-8 Dance Camp at Bellevue High School

 

Bellevue High School Co-ed Dance Team K-8 Mini Dance Camp registration is open through November 25th. Elementary and middle school students come join our team for a day of dance skills and fun as we learn routines to perform for your family and friends. 

 

Sign up at www.bellevuedanceteam.com today!

Event:  K-8 Dance Camp at Bellevue High School

Event Date:  Saturday, December 07, 2024

Event Time:  10:00am - 3:00pm

Event Cost:  $75.00

Event Registration Deadline: November 25

  

Registration includes pizza lunch and a t-shirt. 

 

Each age category will learn a dance routine and perform a showcase to parents and spectators.  Come join a day of fun.