As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, remember to do so safely. Take a look at our July events. Don't delay signing up for our free Friday field trips on July 10 and 17 or the STEM family pop-up from July 13 to 16, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. We also have STEM Exploration hosted by Artsy Partsy for toddlers entering pre-K from 10–11 a.m. on July 13–16 and July 27–30. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Colleton-Pearsell at 410-570-2396 or mcolletonpearsell@aacps.org.

Calling all incoming PreK students and families.  Woodchuck Summer Pop up at Woodside Elementary School is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 am on Monday, July 27, 2026.  Students will meet other PRE-K friends, play organized games and enjoy a cool treat. Parents will be guided through what a PreK day will look like, given expectations, and provided with tips to get their student ready for school. We will have a parent-only VIRTUAL session on Monday, July 27, 2026, 4 p.m.- 5 p.m., using Google Meet for those not able to attend the in-person Pop Up. The link will be emailed to you after RSVP. Click this link to let us know you are coming https://forms.gle/m8pme1kvNFsUbrqT9

Please note all are invited to stay for our 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. Parent-and-Me summer art event with Artsy Partsy. Click here to find out more and register. https://forms.gle/tE4cV1NTLr3nx4GAA

We are excited to offer two summer field trip opportunities to students enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade for the 2026-2027 school year!

Program details:

📅 Friday, July 10: Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore
⏰ Time: Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 2 p.m.

📅 Friday, July 17: International Spy Museum in DC

⏰ Time: Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. and returns at approximately 2 p.m.

Pack your own lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

📍 Location: Woodside Elementary School car rider loop

⚠️ Registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis.  You will receive a phone call or text message notifying you of your selection. Click here to RSVP https://forms.gle/pj7pKPCAWCzZYLh67

👉 Children must attend with an adult. The chaperone must accompany the student(s) at all times. Board Policy indicates that chaperones must have either a background check or a fingerprint check. Click here to proceed. https://onboard.screenid.net/gen/inquiries/

Persons without personal computer access may use a school computer or a public library computer to complete this process. Please call 410-570-2396 for assistance or questions.

Mrs Pearsell, Community Schools Program Manager

Hello Families,

We are excited to invite families in Kindergarten- 5th grade to join us for STEM Pop-up at Woodside Elementary!

Program Details:

📅 July 13–16: STEM Theme Activities

⏰ Time: 9:00–11:00 AM

There will be Free lunch meals in the Cafe from 11-11:30 am. Must be consumed on site and with an adult.

📍 Location: Woodside Elementary School

STEM activities will be of the following:

• Learn about coding with robots

• Complete Engineering challenges, such as wind racers and bridge builders.

• Breakout puzzle boxes.

• Build and perform engineering challenges like the peacock lamp STEM kit and the marble run roller coasters.

These fun, hands-on programs will give children a chance to play, learn, and continue to problem-solve using the Engineering Process. Children must attend with an adult. See the attached flyer for more details.

⚠️ No Registration is required. Students will be engaged with the material provided and, in some cases, be able to make and take things to go home.

👉 Adults need an ID to enter the building 

We hope to see your family here for a summer of learning, creativity, and fun!

In partnership,

Mrs Colleton-Pearsell

mcolletonpearsell@aacps.org

410-570-2395 Call/text

We are excited to invite families with young children (ages 2–5, entering Kindergarten) to join us for Summer Playtime with Artsy Partsy at Woodside Elementary!

RSVP for 📅 July 13–16: STEM Theme Activities AND/OR 📅 July 27–30: Bringing Art Outside Inside

⏰ Time: 10:00–11:00 AM

There will be Free lunch meals in the Cafe from 11-11:30 am. Must be consumed on site and with an adult.

⚠️ Registration is limited to 25 children, so we encourage you to sign up early.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/DjKpevWLm16ED3vx8

This fun, hands-on program will give children a chance to play, learn, and build early school connections in a welcoming environment. Children must attend with an adult. See the attached flyer for details. We hope to see your family there for a summer of learning, creativity, and fun!

For questions or concerns, contact:

Mrs Colleton-Pearsell, Community Schools Program Manager

mcolletonpearsell@aacps.org

410-570-2395 Call/text

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell marks the start of summer vacation next week and expresses his gratitude to the staff and families who helped students belong, grow, and succeed this school year. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English:  https://youtu.be/P-DSc74ZmcQ
- Spanish:  https://youtu.be/B2mXcc1bZQU

Everyone is welcome to the Woodside ES end-of-year drive-by food giveaway on Thursday, June 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please tell your neighbors, friends, and relatives. No ID is necessary. Rain or Shine

Check out what's happening in June! There are still plenty of learning opportunities, family events, and resources available. There is Movie Night on June 5 and a Boys Night Out for third through fifth graders on June 9, as well as a clothing and food giveaway this week. See the flyer for times.

The final Movie Night of the school year is on June 5 at 6 pm. Come ready to represent your basketball team as we watch GOAT. Safety is our number one priority, so all children must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to bring a blanket, foldable chair, or towel. Popcorn and water will be provided.

🔗View our June/July 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Summer Meals
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy: HS Athletics
‣ Summer events at your local library & in the community
‣ County & community resources
...and more!

It's that time of year again: clear out your wardrobes and get rid of any items that no longer fit. Let's recycle them so that someone else can use them. We are accepting clean clothing for infants, toddlers, children, women and men. You can drop items off between Monday 1 June and Friday 5 June during school hours (7:30–15:30). The clothing, accessories and shoes giveaway will take place on Monday 8 June and Wednesday 10 June from 8:30am in the community school room. On Tuesday 9 June from noon until 6 pm. Volunteers are needed any day and at any time – please consider helping out! For information, to offer help or to volunteer, please contact Mrs Colleton-Pearsell at mcolletonpearsell@aacps.org or on 410-570-2396.

Family Field Trip to the Walters Art Museum is Saturday, May 23, 2026. We have a few more spots available. To sign up, the supervising adult must have completed the commercial background check or have proof of fingerprinting.

Click HERE to let us know you are coming.

For questions or concerns, contact Mrs Colleton-Pearsell at 410-570-2396

To APPLY FOR COMMERCIAL BACKGROUND CHECK https://onboard.screenid.net/gen/inquiries/

AFTER YOU CLICK "SUBMIT" ON THE INITIAL APPLICATION PAGE, AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO YOU FROM "Screen ID" ALLOWING YOU TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS.