Carter G. Woodson Elementary School

Good afternoon, Woodson Families,

We're back - and ready to kick off an amazing school year! We're so excited to welcome all of our students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, and wanted to share a few important reminders to help ensure a smooth and successful first day.

🕣 Morning Arrival

Doors open for car riders at 8:35 AM.

Parents who need to visit the office (to drop off forms, ask questions, etc.) should enter through the front entrance of the school.

To ensure smooth transitions, procedures and safety, students will be dropped off and not escorted by parents to classrooms. Woodson staff will assist escorting all students to their classrooms. This is a new security parameter that all county schools are following. Thank you for your cooperation.

🚗 Car Line Reminder: Stop, Drop, and Roll!

To keep the car line running efficiently and safely, please follow our Stop, Drop, and Roll routine:

STOP - Come to a complete stop and place your vehicle in park at one of the 4 colored designated drop-off points along the walkway.
DROP - Be sure your child has all belongings ready before stopping. Students should exit from the passenger side of the vehicle.
ROLL - Once your child is safely out and clear of the vehicle, give a quick wave, check for pedestrians, and carefully exit the car line.

🔄 PowerSchool & Transportation

Please take a moment to complete all required PowerSchool forms and update your contact information if needed.

All changes to daily transportation must be submitted through the main office. This needs to occur before 3 o'clock to ensure the message gets to the child and teacher. While it's helpful to also notify your child's teacher, transportation changes must be officially recorded through the front office to ensure everyone is informed.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We can't wait to see all of our wonderful Woodson students bright and early tomorrow morning!

Our Woodson Elementary staff is so excited to welcome students and families back to school! We are excited to ride the wave to success this school year! 💙🌊✏️

Welcome back, Woodson families! We were so excited to see so many familiar faces after a refreshing summer break. Thank you to all families who attended our open house! Let's ride the wave into a great school year! 🌊💙✏️

Our Woodson Elementary Admin team is ready for an exciting school year! 🌊 Here is the breakdown of our 2025 administrative team: Jensen Long: Principal April Schaub: Vice Principal Danielle Pall: Vice Principal

If you would like to visit our Ready. Set. School. event, we will have transportation from Woodson to the Board of Education. Please see the attached schedule for times:

Crisfield Route - Bus #104

3:00 PM – Pickup at WES

3:15 PM – Pickup at CHS

3:30 PM – Arrive BOE (wait until 4:00)

4:00 PM – Depart BOE

4:15 PM - Drop off/pick up at CHS

4:30 PM - Drop off/pick up at WES

4:50 PM – Arrive BOE (wait & load passengers until 5:00)

5:00 PM – Depart BOE

5:15 PM - Drop off at CHS (no more inbound trips)

5:30 PM- Drop off at WES (no more inbound trips)

5:40 PM - DEPART WES - RETURN TO BOE

6:00 PM – Final pickup & departure BOE

6:15 PM - Drop off at CHS

6:30 PM - Drop off at WES

We are making waves this year at Woodson. Come out Thursday, August 28th from 2:30-6:00 to our annual Open House. Unfortunately we had to cancel our free hair cut event, but we will have many other community partners in the building. Don't forget to get your a ticket for snow cone with your completed evaluation.

We are on the final count down!!!!! Here are a few reminder. We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House on Thursday, August 28th from 2:30-6:00

We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday, August 28th from 2:30-6:00 at our annual Open House.

We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday, August 28th from 2:30-6:00 for our annual Open House.

Hello, Woodson Families! Please fill out your student's annual forms. It is very important that we have updated information in case of an emergency. If you have any questions, concerns, or need help logging into PowerSchool, please contact Jen Ward at 410-968-1295 or jsward@somerset.k12.md.us

The information you have all been waiting for: OUR SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS!!!!!! Please take a look at the attached lists. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 410-968-1295.

Do you have any clothes waiting to be taking to the donation center? Drop them off to us at the Judy Center for our clothing drive.

Get ready to LIKE and SHARE! We have partnered with @FFFCUofMD to support #SCPS students and families!
For 24 hours, #FFFCU will donate $1 for every LIKE their Instagram post receives! An additional $1 will be donated for each SHARE on your story using #FFFCULikeForACause. The donations will help our community prepare for a successful school year!
Head to FFFCU's Instagram to learn more or visit: https://www.firstfinancial.org/events/2025-fffculikeforacause/

🎆 Reminder: All SCPS schools and offices will be closed July 3 & 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. As we celebrate the birth of our nation, may we reflect on the ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy that continue to shape the American story. Wishing our SCPS community a safe and meaningful Fourth of July! #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #OneNation

School is out for summer! Our Woodson staff would like to wish all students and families a happy and safe summer!

Woodson Elementary celebrated staff awards this afternoon: 🌊 Certificate of Recognition - Maegan Britton 10 Years of Service - Cindy Gerald, Kelly Townsend, Lauren Miller, Danielle Crockett, & Jen Carey 15 Years of Service - Faughn Blair 20 Years of Service - Kristen Corbin (not pictured) & Heather Tyler 30 Years of Service - Andrea Dryden Paraprofessional of the Year - Kristen Corbin (picture forthcoming) Custodian of the Year - George Schoolfield Happy Retirement - Crystal Rittenhouse Saying "Goodbye" to - Cindy Kinder, Julian Berard, & Jen Bennett

Mrs. Smith's class had a blast during sports day today! 🌊

📅 Reminder: All SCPS schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth, a recognized state and federal holiday. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and invites us to reflect on the ongoing pursuit of justice, resilience, and freedom—core ideals of the American promise. #Juneteenth #OneNation #LibertyAndJusticeForAll

Students in 3rd through 5th grades enjoyed a snowball treat from Pey's Snoshack for working hard on MCAP state testing.

2nd grade enjoyed their field trip to The Mar-Va Theater to watch ‘A Bugs Life’, which connected to their CKLA Insects Knowledge unit!