Woodside Elementary

Make sure you don't miss the upcoming activities in April, both at WES and in the community.

On 8 April, there will be a Financial Literacy Fair from 5–7.30 pm at Old Mills Middle School. Transportation is available upon request.

13 April: Woodchuck Jr. Bilingual Storytime, 1–2 pm, for any child aged 0–5 not enrolled in a public school.

17 April: Woodchuck Jr. Learn and Play, 9:00–10:00 am, for any child aged 0–5 not enrolled in a public school.

18 April: Woodside meet-up at the GB Library, 12–1 pm. A wonderful way to kick off our dance week at Woodside and support Spring Reading!

20 April: Woodside meet-up at Bubba's, 11 am–11 pm, sponsored by the PTA. Funds support 5th-grade activities.

22 April: Get Ready for Pre-K Information Session, 4–5 pm.

22 April: Title I Literacy Night (dinner and performance) 5:15 pm. Return tear-off by 15 April.

23 April: Cook Along, 6–7 pm. All materials will be provided. You must sign up to participate: https://forms.gle/4KToLwfd1PioycfXA

24 April: Get Ready for Pre-K Information Session, 8:30–9:30 am.

25 April: Family Field Trip (9 am–3 pm, University of Maryland at College Park). RSVP by 20 April: https://forms.gle/5RquaKAgEA4Cg8M17

28 April: Parent Workshop: 'Helping your Exceptional Learners Night' from 5:30-6:30 pm. Link sent to invited families.

If you have any concerns, questions or would like to donate, please contact Mrs Pearsell, Community School Programme Manager, on 410-570-2396.

Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

At the meeting, the Board will also:

• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.

For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.

Our Pre-K Information Session will be held on: April 22 from 4:00–5:00 PM, April 24 from 8:30-9:30 AM, or April 24 virtual 12-1 PM (link will be provided upon request) 
This session is for families with children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1. During the session, you will learn about the Pre-K registration process, required documents, and important next steps before the application opens. Community Program Manager Marlena Colleton-Pearsell, Registration Secretary Sheri Paris and Bilingual Facilitator Ingrid Muñoz will lead the session. Use the link to let us know you are coming. https://forms.gle/PJVa66jgPR3k9gmD6

Spread the word, you will walk away ready to submit your paperwork for Pre K registration on May 5th!

• Learn about the Pre-K registration process

• Understand required documents

• Get prepared before the application opens

• Ask questions about the program

• Free Notary on Site for Tenant Residence Verification ONLY

Call the school for questions at 410-570-4100 or text 410-570-2396 after hours. For Spanish call 410-440-2538

Hello Woodside Families,

SPRING Picture Day is Coming Soon! Wednesday, April 15th! Your child should have given you a Flyer for Spring Individual and Class Pictures. Spring Picture Day Information

Parents we start promptly at 8AM. Please make sure your children are in school on time.

Children will only take individuals if parents pre purchase them.

Click the link to pre-purchase photos Click here to pre-purchase pictures

The online code is: woodside26

Also, just a reminder that school yearbooks are on sale now,

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Your Order Deadline is Approaching Fast!

Última oportunidad para pedir su anuario. Por si no lo sabías, ¡la fecha límite para tu pedido se acerca rápidamente!

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Please make sure to pre-purchase these as we will not be selling them after the pre-sale.

Order your Woodside Yearbook today

Thank you

Please join us at the Glen Burnie Public Library on Saturday, April 18, as we celebrate Arab Heritage Month.  There will be a special dance performance at 12 p.m. All are welcome!  Afterwards, feel free to participate in a scavenger hunt, check out books, or socialize with other families.  We hope to see you there!

Join us on April 22nd for a fun and engaging literacy event! Be here at 5:15 pm
Check out the flyer for more details and be sure to RSVP.
https://forms.gle/mKntAEU2KQSWKS629

Today it rains, tomorrow it blooms. Every raindrop has a story. Come join us at Woodside ES, rain or shine, as we socialize and learn with others. Woodchuck Junior is on Mondays 1 pm-2 pm: April 13 and May 11, as well as Fridays 9 am-10 am: April 17 and May 15.

For questions or transportation needs, please contact Mrs. Pearsell at 410-570-2396.

Save the date, there are a lot of FREE happenings at WES in April. You don't want to miss our Financial Literacy Fair on 4/8, Literacy Night on 4/22, or our Family Field Trip on 4/25! For more information or transportation, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs Pearsell at 410-570-2396.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 8th at 5:00pm for our cluster-wide Family Financial Literacy Night. This event will be hosted by Old Mill Middle South at 430 Old Mill Road Millersville, MD 21108. Families should enter from the Oakwood Road entrance.

If you need transportation, please inform Mrs Pearsell at 410-570-2396 by 4/7 so private transport can be arranged.

This event will feature keynote speakers for parents & teens from the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and BayVanguard Bank as well as several additional resources regarding Financial planning and well-being. We will be providing interactive games for Children in partnership with Mathnasium and snack will be provided.

We will have Spanish speaking interpreters available at the event to assist families with accessing information and resources.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click to access the flyer> Family Financial Literacy Night <

You don't want to miss this. Save the date, Financial Literacy Fair is Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 5:30 pm at Old Mill South Middle School. Great resources for all ages!! If you need transportation, contact Mrs. Peasell at 410 570-2396 or email mcolletonpearsell@aacps.org by 4/6.

The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:

Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication

JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)

Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.