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.

Join us for an evening of creativity at our annual Family Paint Night on Friday, May 29. Enjoy family bonding activities at 5:00 pm, followed by a pasta dinner at 5:15 pm. The artistic experience begins at 6:00 pm. Spaces are limited to 25 families, and you will be notified of your submission status. Click this link https://forms.gle/VdfnjfYV8fkqRTza7 to RSVP or return the tear-off slip to the school.

You asked, and we delivered—another free family fun field trip! WES families are invited to visit the Walters Art Museum on Saturday, May 23. Transportation and lunch are provided. Check your calendar and RSVP today, as spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Use this link to sign up https://forms.gle/LHKCJFzCiwUZu4AW6, or return the tear-off found in your child's folder.