Information for New Families

Please check the School Calendar, Wildcat Chat, or your e-mail for school updates (Sign up for the PTA Newsletter)

Welcome New Families to West Woodland
Thank you for choosing West Woodland for your child’s education. We welcome you to our school family! Your child’s achievement, safety and well-being are our top priorities. Your collaboration and satisfaction with us is paramount to every student’s success. We look forward to seeing you around school soon!

New Family & K Family Tours

Know someone who has a child entering Kindergarten in the new school year or moving into the West Woodand school zone? Please let them know that the West Woodland PTA will be hosting building tours in January/February. Please check the School Calendar for the latest dates.

If you are new, make sure to register for New Student Enrollment in January. School Choice Enrollment usually begins shortly after.

Events for new families

Subscribe to the West Woodland School calendar to stay up to date on when they’re happening: School Calendar

Popsicles on the Playground – May
This event is focused on the incoming Kindergartners and new students to West Woodland Elementary.

Meet our fabulous kindergarten teachers and principal
Gather useful information to help your student start the year off right

And most importantly….start making connections with other families and students!

Summer Kindergarten Play Dates
Until school starts, the best way for you to get updates about West Woodland is by signing up for the PTA Newsletter. During the month of August, play dates are held on the West Woodland playground to allow children to meet their new classmates, and to give you an opportunity to connect with other incoming families.

Taking Care of Business Day
In one short visit to school, you can do all the things you need to do to get your child ready for the first day of school. This includes bulk school supplies, pictures, school forms, etc.

Important info for new families

Important Info for New Families

What’s it like to be a Wildcat?

Here’s what you can look forward as a West Woodland Wildcat!

Perform in our Talent Show and show everyone your special skills!
Bike to School Day — ride your bike with friends and celebrate being active!
Play on the Ultimate Frisbee Team and learn awesome teamwork.
Create art for the Art Show and work with our Artists in Residence to make something amazing.
Enjoy Arts & Culture Assemblies featuring music, dance, and more.
Show off your science skills at STEAM Night with cool experiments and projects.
Be a Super Reader at Literacy Night and our Book Fairs — there are prizes and fun activities!
Join the Before-School Spanish Club to start speaking another language.
Try Fun Enrichment Classes like ceramics, parkour, cooking, and coding.
Sing in the Choir and make beautiful music with friends.
Learn an Instrument if you’re in 4th or 5th grade — join band or orchestra!
Share your culture by cooking something delicious for our Potluck!
Come to the Picnic to get your face painted, play games, and make new friends.
Play board games at Game Night and have a blast with your classmates.
Compete in Tug of War against your teacher at Field Day — who will win?

There’s something for everyone here at West Woodland. We can’t wait to see what you’ll try!