Carter G. Woodson Elementary School

Attention Band and Choir Families:
If you sold popcorn, you can pick-up your orders beginning on Thursday (12/4). Pick-up times available this week include Thursday, 12/4 @ 9:00-2:30 or Friday, 12/5 @ 9:00-11:00. Please check-in the office to pick-up your order. Thank you for your participation with our first fundraiser!

Some of our Woodson Waves who earned perfect attendance for Quarter 1. Way to go!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Please see the flyers for concert dates and locations.

Some helpful details:
**PreK concert at WES**- Visitors please arrive EARLY with you government ID. Check in will being at **1:00** for concert at **2:00**. Students should wear pajamas. Students may leave with an approved adult after concert.

**K-5 concert at CAHS**- Students arrive at CAHS at **5:30**. They will gather in the cafeteria. Program will begin at **6:00**. Students should wear "Sunday Best" Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria after the program.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Please see the flyers for concert dates and locations.

Some helpful details:
**PreK concert at WES**- Visitors please arrive EARLY with you government ID. Check in will being at **1:00** for concert at **2:00**. Students should wear pajamas. Students may leave with an approved adult after concert.

**K-5 concert at CAHS**- Students arrive at CAHS at **5:30**. They will gather in the cafeteria. Program will begin at **6:00**. Students should wear "Sunday Best" Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria after the program.

Happy Thanksgiving from Woodson Elementary! 🧡🦃

Hey Woodson Family!!!! Lifetouch pictures have arrived. They will be sent home this week.

**Fall Picture retake day will be Wednesday, January 14, 2026**

Please join our Somerset County community partners for a fun filled family event. Please see the flyers for details.

Due to the change in the academic calendar we will have clubs on Monday, November 24th.

A big thank you to our Cooking & Gardening club for the sweet treats given to staff this week! ❤️

Shoutout to some of our student volunteers for being amazing front desk greeters for American Education Week! ✏️

4th grade is having a blast at the YMCA swimming! Thank you to our teachers and the staff at YMCA for making this happen every year! 🌊💙

Thank you to those who donated canned goods for our school food drive! We will still be accepting cans until Monday! 🥫

Thank you to families and friends that came out to support second grade's animal exhibition! 🐍

Attention First Grade Families:

Congratulations to two of our fantastic, Woodson Wave staff for receiving awards at the 2025 Community Foundations of the Eastern Shore award ceremony! Ms. Lisa Dize received a grant funded award to go towards her cooking and gardening club. Ms. Rebecca Taylor received a grant funded award to go towards her art club and creating a school mural. We are so proud to call you both Woodson Waves!

Students participating in Cooking & Gardening Club prepared Pumpkin Fluff or Pumpkin Pie in a Cup for staff members this week to show their gratitude during American Education Week and in preparation for Thanksgiving. 🎃🦃

Woodson Elementary School is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from 11/17-11/21.


Did you know that access to books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of student achievement?* Your business can make a real difference in the lives of our students through Share the FairTM, the Book Fair’s giving program that supports kids who need help buying books.



Visit our school’s Book Fair homepage through 11/21 to contribute: Share The Fair. Here’s a look at how your support can have a lasting impact:



● $35 supports one student

● $75 supports two students

● $1,000 supports an entire classroom

● $5,000 supports a whole grade



Thank you for your consideration in making the most of our school’s Book Fair. You’re helping to create an inclusive community where every kid can start the journey to becoming a lifelong reader.