Walk-to-School Day
2019-10-02 08:00 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | Woodlin Elementary School, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
It’s National Walk to School day on Wednesday October 2, 2019. Let’s join schools in all 50 states and walk to school!

MCPD community officer crossing guards will be at 16th St and 2nd Ave AND Georgia Ave and Seminary Rd.
Get a group of neighbors and friends from your bus stop, building or neighborhood and make a walking plan.
Wear your Woodlin gear and Woodlin colors.
Get together earlier and make posters. It’s a walking party!
Arrive at school by 8:45am! Bring an extra snack/water for your child in case they get hungry from the walk.
National info: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org.

We would love volunteers to help organize neighbors to walk to school. If you’re interested, contact Amri Brown and Brett Forshey for info. Also, even if you can’t walk the whole way from your home to Woodlin, maybe park a few blocks away and walk in with your child. We will have stickers to pass out for everyone who comes in the doors, but if you can walk to school on October 2!

Dash of the Runaway Wizards
2019-10-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Woodlin Playground, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20190
A fun and healthy event for our kids, students receive pledges from families and community members to run laps on the school grounds. Details on https://woodlinpta.org/fundraising-opportunities. (Raindate: October 25.)

Scholastic Book Fair
2019-11-11 09:00 - 19:00, 2019-11-12 09:00 - 19:00 | Woodlin Gym, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring
We’re looking for volunteers (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b48a5a628abf58-woodlin2) to help make the Scholastic Book Fair successful, and we’d love your help. This is a rewarding experience with a minimal commitment on your part. We are looking for volunteers at the book fair on Nov. 11 and 12, as well as help setting up on Nov. 8.
Every purchase from the book fair earns rewards for our school, so please stop by and support Woodlin.

PTA Meeting
2019-12-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodlin All Purpose Room, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Meet in the Woodlin All-Purpose Room (cafeteria). The PTA provides pizza and child care (thanks to Kids After Hours).
There will be pizza and mingling starting at 6:30 in the All-Purpose Room. The formal part of the meeting will start at 7:00 in the media center. We will be joined by Dr. Peter Moran, one of MCPS’s Directors of Learning, Achievement, and Administration. In his capacity, he oversees three of the High School Clusters within MCPS, including Einstein HS and all of the Elementary and Middle Schools that feed into Einstein. Dr. Moran will talk about overall MCPS initiatives in instruction and curriculum and what he’d like to see for both Woodlin ES and Sligo MS in the next few years.
Following Dr. Moran, Principal Jackson and Vice Principal Scott will provide an update about activities going on in Woodlin, including how the first round of Responsive Classroom implementation has been working and what is coming next. We will also also hear from some of the teachers about how they see it working within the classroom and how the kids are responding to the new approach. Last year, the PTA provided funding to Woodlin to train teachers from each grade level in Responsive Classroom. The Responsive Classroom approach recognizes that academic success is linked with social and emotional skills and supports the teaching of positive social skills while teaching academics.
We will have time for questions for Dr. Moran and Woodlin administrators, as well as some PTA-related updates.

PTA Meeting
2020-03-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodlin All Purpose Room, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Please join us for our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 3. The topic will be an update on Woodlin construction plans. MCPS’s Construction and Improvement Plan (CIP) recommends a “major capital project” at Woodlin. The entire CIP document is posted at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/planning/cipmaster.aspx. In particular, take a look at Supplement C. The CIP is working its way through the County budget process, and while nothing is a sure thing until the final budget is approved, MCPS is moving ahead with planning for the Woodlin project. This meeting will be a chance to get up-to-date on what has happened and what to expect in the coming months.

Pizza will be served in the all-purpose room starting at 6:30, and the meeting will begin in the media center at 7:00. Childcare will be provided by KAH.

Silent Auction - See Status Update
2020-03-14 12:00 - 12:30 | MD, United States
The live Woodlin PTA Silent Auction has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a virtual event. Please see https://woodlinpta.org/auction for details.

PTA Meeting
2020-05-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodlin All Purpose Room, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Elections/Celebration. Meet in the Woodlin All Purpose Room (cafeteria). The PTA provides pizza and child care (thanks to Kids After Hours).
Elections for next year’s PTA board of directors take place during the last PTA Meeting of the year in May. We will formally elect a president, vice president for administration, vice president for advocacy, treasurer, and secretary. We also want to fill our committee chairs, which include communication, fundraising, events, and enrichment. Please consider joining the PTA Board – it’s a great opportunity to get to know the school in a different way and to influence what the PTA does with and for Woodlin. If you’re interested in learning more about what’s involved in any of these positions, please contact president@woodlinpta.org.

Woodlin PTA Online Auction
2020-05-20
The Woodlin PTA Online Auction launches on Wednesday, May 20, and closing bids will be due by Saturday, May 23.
Please mark your calendars and be prepared to start bidding on auction items Wednesday, May 20th!
Preview the Online Auction Items at https://woodlin2020.ggo.bid While there, also register in advance and read the terms and conditions here: https://woodlin2020.ggo.bid/bidding/terms-conditions.
To register, click the “Start Bidding” link at the top right or go to https://supporter. greatergiving.com/Login.

PTA Board Election
2020-07-06 19:00 - 19:30 | Woodlin Elementary School, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Please join us on Monday, July 6 at 7 pm in front of Woodlin ES to elect officers to the PTA board for the 2020-21 school year. Since Montgomery County has moved into Phase 2 of COVID reopening, we are also now allowed to gather in groups of up to 50, which means we can move forward with in-person elections as required by Maryland PTA. We hope our dedicated PTA members can give us 15-30 minutes of your time to gather in a safe, socially distant way so we can officially elect our new officers. To keep everyone as safe as possible, please maintain 6′ distance from others, bring and wear your mask, and don’t come if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to anyone else showing symptoms of COVID. Since we know it’s hard for kids to maintain social distancing when they see their friends, we recommend leaving the kids at home, if possible.
Please sign-up at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WBesNnUfTfN0AfXdc_AV5_3FghuSq_mzvh26ynuOLCs/edit?usp=sharing to let us know you are planning to attend so we can make sure we meet quorum requirements.
The nominating committee has identified the following people to serve as officers for the 2020-21 PTA Board. Since we only have one nominee for each position, we will hold voice votes. If there are additional nominations made from the floor, we will do a ballot vote for those positions.
Elected Officers
President – Alison Aughinbaugh
Vice-President for Administration – Jill Desjean
Vice-President for Advocacy – Michelle Washko
Treasurer – Connie Castillo
Secretary – Lauren Boylan
AGAIN…Please sign-up to let us know you are planning to come – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WBesNnUfTfN0AfXdc_AV5_3FghuSq_mzvh26ynuOLCs/edit?usp=sharing. Thank you!

Schematic Design for Woodlin Elementary School Work Session #2
2020-07-14 19:00
Schematic Design for Woodlin Elementary School, New School Facility Project
Important Notice: Due to the current health crisis, this meeting will be held virtually via a video conference call. A telephone call-in option will also be available. For further information and details concerning this meeting; refer to the Woodlin Elementary School Project Web Page LINK below:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/construction/project/woodlines.aspx
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is scheduled to begin the Schematic Design Phase for an approved capital project in your neighborhood.
This notice is to inform you of the Schematic Design meetings scheduled for the approved new school facility project at Woodlin Elementary School. MCPS extends an invitation to you to participate in this process. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to hear about the study process for the proposed project.
The purpose of these meetings is to develop a preliminary design for the school project. This is an evolving process whereby input from the previous meeting is incorporated into the ongoing proposed design. These meetings are to determine spatial relationships within the school’s interior, the pedestrian and traffic flow of the site, and how the project will impact the community at large.
Participants will include representatives of the school, PTA, neighbors, government agencies, the design architects, and staff from MCPS Division of Construction.
The dates and times for the meetings are shown below. The work sessions are scheduled in the afternoons and evenings to allow for maximum community and school staff involvement.
Sign language interpreter services will be provided upon request with notice as far in advance as possible but no less than 5 business days prior to the event. If you need this or other services or aids to participate in this activity, please call Mr. Kenneth Futch, project manager, Division of Construction, at 240-314-1000 voice; TTY users should call Maryland Relay (711) or email at Kenneth_R_Futch@mcpsmd.org. Taking these steps will help us have sufficient time to best meet your needs.
Thank you.
Meeting Schedule
Work Session #1 (presentation is posted on the referenced project page)
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
Meeting Location: Zoom Video Conference Call
Work Session #2
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Zoom Video Conference Call
If you have any questions regarding
this process please contact
Mr. Kenneth Futch, project manager at 240-314-1000

Woodlin Design Meeting
2020-08-04 18:00 - 19:00
A virtual schematic design presentation for the new Woodlin building is scheduled for August 4. This will be similar to the community meetings held on June 24 and July 13. While this meeting is open to anyone, it is specifically targeted to Woodlin families with the intention of getting your input on how the design works from an instructional, school-use perspective. For information, please see the below link.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/construction/project/woodlines.aspx
PROJECT: Woodlin Elementary School
SUBJECT: PTA – Schematic Design Presentation
DATE: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: Via a Internet Virtual Platform

First PTA Meeting of 2020-2021
2020-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodlin Elementary School, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Please attend the PTA kick-off meeting for 2020-21 on Tuesday, Sept. 15th. We’ll present our budget, our plans for the year, and take questions. The meeting will have two parts.
First, per MDPTA rules, at least 10 members must gather in-person to vote on the budget. We will open the meeting in front of the school at 6:30pm for the vote. If you can make it, please sign up (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19sKqBIfDgCOnoAz-_jN-IhBWxCwmv3rQjiawNNaabDg/edit#gid=0). We will observe social distancing measures and expect all in-person participants to wear masks.
Proposed budget: 2020-2021 Budget WES PTA emailed 9.11 (.xlsx)
Following the vote on the budget, we will adjourn and re-convene the meeting at 7:00pm via Zoom. You must register in advance to attend the Zoom meeting. Please use this link to register in advance for the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArceqtpjMoE9V5ZyYDheeVajcGhsn1JfYy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We’ll hold five PTA meetings this year focused on issues of interest to Woodlin parents. With the one key exception on Sept. 15, the fall and winter meetings will be virtual.

PTA Meeting
2020-10-13 19:00 - 20:00
Virtual Topic: PTA updates and discussion of distance learning. Please join us for a community discussion of distance learning. Three families have volunteered to share their experiences this fall. We’ll also hear from teachers on what they wish parents knew about distance learning.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrc-GpqzMrE9eAypiZRr6mSBCvpfzZ_f2c

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Dash of the Runaway Wizards
2020-10-23 09:00 - 15:00
The virtual edition! See the Dash page at https://woodlinpta.org/fundraising-opportunities/ for information.

PTA Meeting
2020-12-08 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for the December PTA meeting on Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00pm.

PTA Meeting
2021-03-02 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for the next PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00pm.
Mr. Jackson will discuss hybrid learning and update us on the building construction.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrdeyrpz4uEtBUsUPBgY_B_ZBi2ikas23r After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PTA Meeting
2021-05-04 19:00 - 20:00
We’ll be holding a general PTA meeting by Zoom on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:00pm. The zoom information is below. At this meeting, we’ll get some updates from the school and hold PTA elections. We can now hold elections virtually!

Topic: Woodlin General PTA meeting
Time: May 4, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98245423874

Meeting ID: 982 4542 3874
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Woodlin PTA Q&A Session
2021-08-19 19:00 - 20:00
Woodlin PTA Parent Primer Q&A Session
What: An opportunity for Woodlin parents to ask questions they may have about the upcoming school year and before and aftercare programs.
Who: Woodlin Principal Jackson and before and aftercare programs Kids After Hours (KAH), Woodlin CDC, and Coffield Community Center
When: Thursday, August 19, 2021; 7:00 – 8:00pm
How: Online Via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83522326621?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 835 2232 6621
Passcode: [REDACTED]

If you need to call in:
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,83522326621#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Washington DC)

Please send your questions by Wednesday, August 18 to communications@woodlinpta.org

PTA Meeting
2021-09-10 19:00 - 20:30
The first PTA meeting of the year will partly be organizational – we need to pass a PTA budget. We also will provide information about PTA events and activities and discuss opportunities for volunteering at these events.
We hope you can join us. We need everyone’s input and help to build a strong school and community.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 849 4337 6966
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PTA Meeting
2021-10-05 19:00 - 20:30
Please join us on Tuesday evening for the next PTA meeting. The main attraction is Principal Jackson providing school updates and information about the winter move to Grosvenor Center.
Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 889 2548 1130
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or dial in:
+13017158592,,88925481130#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Washington DC)
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Dash of the Runaway Wizards
2021-10-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Woodlin Playground, 2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20190
Visit https://woodlinpta.org/fundraising-opportunities/ for all the info!

PTA Meeting
2021-12-07 19:00 - 20:30
We hope you can join us for an informational meeting. We’ve got two topics on the agenda. We’ll start with a short presentation from educators about their unions and the issues over which they are negotiating with MCPS. Second, Mr. Jackson will provide information about the move to Grosvenor Center – look for these slides at the bottom of https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/woodlines/wes–grosvenor/.
This meeting will be in webinar-format (using the school’s zoom account) so that capacity is high, but that means your questions will have to come through the comments. The PTA is happy to compile questions or comments about the move and holding school beforehand. Feel free to send them to president@woodlinpta.org prior to the meeting, and we’ll get them to Mr. Jackson to answer.
Zoom information
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Dec 7, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Woodlin Holding Facility PTA Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/82355994664?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or One tap mobile :
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Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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Webinar ID: 823 5599 4664

PTA Meeting
2022-02-01 19:00 - 20:30
This meeting will be virtual. You might remember that we were hoping to gather at the holding school in February, so that families could see where their children are attending school. That’s not possible at this time, but we hope that can happen later in the spring. Mr. Jackson will be at the meeting to give a school update. The PTA board will provide some updates about events and activities planned for this spring.
Zoom info:

Topic: Woodlin PTA meeting
Time: Feb 1, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 826 3584 1727
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PTA Meeting
2022-03-01 19:00 - 20:30
Elise Resnick, mental health therapist at Every Mind and Woodlin parent, will present on Parent Communication.
Zoom Link for PTA Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85396446010?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 853 9644 6010
Passcode: [REDACTED]

PTA Meeting
2022-04-05 18:15 - 19:45 | Woodlin at Grosvenor Center, 5701 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States
Working together with the school, the PTA meeting on April 5th will be held in-person at Grosvenor Center. Mark your calendars for a chance to roam the halls and see where your children learn and grow.
We hope you can join us on Tuesday, April 5th to see the space where your children are learning and socializing and to meet other Woodlin families.
Together with the school’s administration, Woodlin PTA will be hosting its April meeting at Grosvenor. We don’t plan to conduct any PTA business.
6:15 Pizza on the playground
7:00 Remarks from Mr. Jackson on the playground
7:10 Visit your child’s classroom
7:45 Head home to get ready for the next day of learning
All classrooms will be open to visit. This event is aimed at adults. If your children need to come along, please keep them close to you and monitor their behavior. At this time, we don’t expect to be able to provide child care. If that changes, we’ll let you know!

Virtual Auction
2022-04-23 - 2022-05-07
It’s time for our annual online auction!
So many in our community have donated amazing items – browse our online catalog for vacation rentals in Ocean City, teacher-led parties, handmade jewelry, tickets to Nats game, and much more:
https://www.32auctions.com/WoodlinAuction2022.
Bidding will begin on all of our fabulous offerings at 12:00pm Saturday, April 23 and end on Saturday, May 7. You have two weeks to browse and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade items, gift cards from local businesses, and fun classroom baskets. Discover the many talents of our amazing Woodlin community! Forward the link to your friends and family!
Each year the Woodlin Elementary School PTA Auction raises critical funds to support our students, teachers, and staff. All proceeds from our auction go toward educational enrichment for students, supplies and support for our teachers, and allow us to host events and initiatives that support the diverse families of Woodlin Elementary and our greater Silver Spring community.
So start your bidding, and don’t forget to share the auction with family, friends, and neighbors!
Questions? Feel inspired by what you see and have a last-minute donation? It’s not too late! Email woodlinPTA.fundraising@gmail.com.

PTA Meeting
2022-05-03 19:00 - 20:00
Elections for next year’s PTA Board will be held at the general meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm. The meeting will be held by Zoom.
The PTA nominating committee of Alison Aughinbaugh, Ann Kane, and Mikey Franklin proposes the following slate of officers for the Woodlin PTA Board.
Officers
President: Open
Vice President, Administration: Mary Haas
Vice President, Advocacy: Hye-Soo Baek
Secretary: Lauren Boylan
Treasurer: Eduardo Apontee
Additional candidates are welcome to run from the floor. The PTA cannot operate without a president, treasurer, and secretary. We’ve got 2 out 3! If you have any interest in being president, please get in touch with president@woodlinpta.org, and we can get you more information about the position.
Also, we have many chair positions open. Co-chairs would be most welcome, so feel free to find a friend who you might like to work with to make the PTA and our community better. Open positions include events, fundraising, and outreach/inclusion/diversity. If you have any interest, please let us know! All are welcome!
Committee Chairs
Communications and Membership: Katya Rimkanus and Jennie Davison
Enrichment: Kirsten Byerts
Events: Open
Fundraising: Angie Lai
Outreach: Open
Zoom info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81189379950?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 8937 9950
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,81189379950#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Washington DC)

Woodlin Rebuild Community Meeting
2022-06-08 18:30 - 20:00
Join the MCPS Office of Design and Construction tonight, Wednesday June 8 at 6:30pm, for a community meeting to provide updates on our Woodlin rebuild. The meeting will be held virtually. A telephone call-in option is also available. For further information and details concerning this meeting; refer to the information below or visit the Woodlin Elementary School Project Web Page LINK: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/construction/project/woodlines.aspx
Woodlin Rebuild Community Meeting
When: Wednesday, June 8, 6:30pm
Where: Zoom Video Conference Call
Zoom Meeting Information

Meeting ID: 864 4451 6422
Password: [REDACTED]
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android:
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Or join by phone:

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Rising K Playdate
2022-07-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Woodside Urban Park, 8800 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Calling all Woodlin Families!
The Woodlin PTA invites you to a summer playdate to meet other students and parents, get some of your questions answered, and most importantly enjoy an icy treat! Each grade will have at least one playdate (rising K will have two!) hosted by current Woodlin parent(s).

ALL playdates will be held at Woodside Urban Park (8800 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910). Check out the schedule below:

Rising K
Sunday, July 10th @ 3:30-5pm (hosted by Emily Putzer)

Rising K/1st
Saturday, August 27th @ 3-4pm (hosted by Shannon Hepler & Lauren Boylan)

Rising 2nd/3rd
Sunday, August 14th @ 3-4pm (hosted by Kelly Polling)

Rising 4th/5th
Saturday, August 27th @ 4-5pm (hosted by Shannon Hepler & Lauren Boylan)

We hope to see you on the playground this summer!

Please share with any new families who may not yet be on the PTA listserv.
