Hello Woods Families,
Week 22 means we are officially past the halfway point of the 25–26 school year already! 🎉
Students kicked off the week with Comfort Dogs on Monday, enjoyed roller skating Wednesday night, and wrapped things up with our second ski day. What a fun-filled week!
🎿 Next Ski Day – Wednesday, February 4th
To participate in skiing on February 4th:
ALL paperwork and payment must be received by Monday, February 3rd at 9:00 am
Season pass holders only need to submit the weekly permission slip
Lift tickets for Feb. 4 are now available on Pushcoin
Please email all QR codes to ski@woodsschool.com
⏰ We know this is a short turnaround—thank you for being mindful of the deadlines!
(Permission slip for the 4th is attached.)
🏫 Open Enrollment – DPI Window Opens
Beginning Monday, February 2, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) opens the Open Enrollment window.
This allows families to explore school districts outside of their home residence.
The DPI news release is attached HERE
For questions, visits, or tours, please contact Mrs. Davies at ldavies@woodsschool.com
🎨✍️ Southern Lakes Anthology – Congratulations!
Each year, the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners publishes the Southern Lakes Anthology, featuring outstanding student art and writing from across SE Wisconsin.
This year’s theme was “The Journey.” Hundreds of submissions are received annually, and selection is highly competitive.
🎉 We are thrilled to announce Woods School will have 14 pieces published this May!
Congratulations to:
Pilleriin (4th), Mabi (4th), Adelyn (5th), Lily (5th), Briseis (5th), Scarlett (5th),
Helen (6th), Grant (6th), Isla (6th), Rylynn (7th), Lorelie (7th), Chloe (7th),
Denise (8th), and Anna (8th)
Well done to all who submitted their work!
⏰ Aftercare Update
There will be NO Aftercare on:
February 4th
💙 WPTG Spotlight
Staff Conference Luncheon
WPTG organizes lunch for staff during conferences. Please view the sign-up to see how you can help — we truly appreciate it!
Next WPTG Meeting
February 11th at 6:30 pm in the school library
📚 Book Fair – Coming Up Next Week!
The Book Fair is almost here and is always a student favorite!
February 2–6 (during Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Volunteers needed! Mrs. Fohr would love your help
👉 Sign up HERE
Families can set up their E-Wallet ahead of time on the Book Fair website
📅 Looking Ahead
Feb 4: 1st–8th Grade Ski Day – Grand Geneva
Feb 5: Parent/Teacher Conferences | Early Release at 11:20 am
Feb 6: No School
Feb 13: Make-Up Ski Day – 1st–8th Grade
Feb 18: Monthly Board Meeting | 5:00 pm | School Library
⭐ Student Spotlight
Each week we’ll share a joke, fun fact, or drawing from one of our students. Be on the lookout — your child might be featured!
This week’s submission comes from Miles in 6th Grade:
Q: How do you make an octopus laugh?
A: With ten-tickles 🐙
We’re ink-redibly impressed with our students’ sense of humor.
Enjoy the weekend!
Together in Education,
The Woods Staff