Hello Woods Families,
We are excited to welcome everyone back after Winter Break! ❄️ Our 19th week was a whirlwind—packed with stories, learning, and reconnecting. Happy 2026
⛷️ Ski Season at Woods
We are excited to kick off our ski season for 1st–8th grade students! Please be sure to pay close attention to deadlines.
To ski on January 16, ALL paperwork and payment must be received by the morning of January 14.
Season pass holders only need to turn in the weekly permission slip.
Please note: Grand Geneva is now CASHLESS.
🤒 Health Reminder
Flu season is upon us. Please refer to the attached guidelines for when to keep your child home. Thank you for helping keep our school community healthy.
🎭 School Play Auditions
Mrs. Trybula is once again directing our school play for students in grades 3–8!
Auditions: Tuesday & Wednesday, January 13–14
Permission slips are due by Tuesday
Questions? Email Mrs. Trybula at ctrybula@woodsschool.com
⏰ Aftercare Update
Please note there will be NO Aftercare on the following dates:
January: 15, 16, 22, 23, 26, 30
February: 4
🏀 Wildcats Sports
Girls basketball tipped off this week with their first home game against Mt. Zion! Check out the athletics calendar on our website and come cheer on your Wildcats! 💙🏀
📅 Looking Ahead
January 16 – 1st–8th Grade Ski at Grand Geneva
January 19 – No School
January 23 – 1st–8th Grade Ski at Grand Geneva
January 30 – 1st–8th Grade Ski at Grand Geneva
February 4 – Last Ski Day at Grand Geneva (1st–8th Grade)
⭐ Student Spotlight: Joke of the Week
Each week we’ll share a joke, fun fact, or drawing from one of our very own students—be on the lookout to see if your student is featured!
This week’s submission comes from Lochlan (4th Grade):
Q: Why can’t the fish play basketball? 🐟🏀
A: Because they’re scared of the net!
That fish must be a parent—knows when it’s time to swim away from one more commitment! 😉
Have a great weekend!
Together in Education,
The Woods Staff