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.

Important info for new families

• Academics at West Woodland
• SPS Enrollment
• Information about Full Day Kindergarten
• Transportation
• Communication at West Woodland
• Before & After School Programs
• Fundraising

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!

FAQs

What time does school start and end?

The bell rings at 8:55am. Dismissal on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri is at 3:25pm, Wed is early release at 2:10pm. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria at 8:40am.

When is drop off?

You can drop off your child starting at 8:40am. If you are dropping off your student by car, drop off at the front of the school.

Bike racks are located on the blacktop of the playground. More details on bus routes and safe walking/biking routes can be found on the Transportation page.

When will I find out my child’s teacher and class placement?

Class assignments are posted the day before school via the district information platform The Source.

Will teachers be reaching out to students and families before the first day of school?

All parents will receive a parent survey before the start of school to give information about their child to help with placement. There will also be Family Connection meetings the first week of school for all K families to meet one on one with their child’s teacher.

Is there Jumpstart for Kindergarteners?

No, the Jumpstart program is no longer offered by Seattle Public Schools at West Woodland. Your teacher will reach out to you the week before school starts to schedule a Family Connection to visit the classroom. Note that Kindergarten typically starts a few days following the start date for Grades 1-5. Check the calendar for the latest.

How can I learn more about what is going on at the school?

Subscribe to the school calendar and the PTA newsletter. See all ways to keep updated here.

Will I get a school supplies list?

The PTA purchases classroom school supplies in bulk during the summer so that they are available on the first day of school for all students. Donations to cover that cost will be asked at the start of the school year.

Wired headphones, a backpack and lunch box will need to be provided by a student’s family.

Is there a student/parent directory?

An opt in directory is organized by the PTA at the beginning of the school year and distributed electronically in the fall

How do I pay for lunch/breakfast?

Your student will have a code they can enter at school to make purchases. Parents/Guardians can pay online through MySchoolBucks (www.myschoolbucks.com). MySchoolBucks requires your Student’s ID number to create an account. The Student ID number can be found on report cards or by accessing The Source. Please note MySchoolBucks charges users a payment transaction fee. 

School Lunch Menu (may not be posted until September)

Online Application for Free and Reduced Lunch

Before/After school care options?

Some local before and after school providers pick up directly from school. These are not the only childcare options in the area, these are the ones which currently offer pick-up and drop-off services at the front door of West Woodland. Kids Inc offers on-site before and after school care, but typically has a waitlist. These businesses are operated independently from West Woodland. Please contact them directly for more information about availability & cost. https://westwoodlandes.seattleschools.org/resources/childcare-options/

Additionally, the West Woodland PTA partners with independent vendors to offer onsite enrichment before and after school (including Choir). Classes are offered every day of the week and range from 60-90minues. Learn more on our Enrichment page.

What if my student is going to be absent?

If your child is going to be absent, late, or will be picked up early please email the front office at: westwoodland.attendance@seattleschools.org

How can I learn about parent/caregiver volunteer opportunities at school? 

Our school runs on volunteers!! To be approved to volunteer please fill out the  Seattle Public Schools Volunteer Forms so you can start volunteering on day one!  Every adult must be approved prior to entering the school during school hours, the application process takes up to 3 weeks. We recommend submitting your application by June if you want to volunteer when school starts in September, as applications are not reviewed over the summer. 

If you have any questions please contact our volunteer coordinator at: volunteer@westwoodlandpta.org