Help student athletes stay in the Games

As you may have read in last month's newsletter, some of our students recently returned from the Special Olympics Winter Games, where they earned a number of medals. The experience is always a great one for students and staff alike, and we hope to remain involved in this wonderful program for years to come. Taking part in the games allows students to develop their athletic skills. It also helps to foster courage, independence and friendship.

Attendance in the Special Olympics is self-funded, and we have to rely on fundraisers and donations to ensure our continued participation. We are now raising money for the Summer Games in Mt. Pleasant in June. A list of current fundraisers can be found on the next page. We hope you will consider coming to one of these events or making a donation toward our cause.

If you would like more information on our Special Olympics program, you can contact Jen Egan at (810) 455-4439. As always, we thank you for your support.

Diana Maison, Principal

Read the March edition of
THE WOODLAND WORD newsletter

Here is what you'll read in this edition of Woodland's newsletter, The Woodland Word:

How you can help Woodland students stay in the Games.
What a Woodland alumna had to say to current Workers of the Month.
How Room 208 turns food into fun.

Read the March issue

Getting involved at Woodland

Olympic Scrapbooking Saturday: Help us raise the $20,000 we must pay annually to take part in the Special Olympics. The first scheduled fundraising event is Olympic Scrapbooking Saturday on April 24. The day-long event is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Red Cross building in Port Huron. The cost is $35 if you register before March 30 or $40 after. You can contact Maggie DeKoyer-Watson at (810) 650-4079 for more information. Registration forms are available in the office.

Walk for Woodland: On May 22, we'll have our first annual Walk for Woodland School Special Olympics at 10 a.m. at the Fort Gratiot Nature Trail. Participants will meet at Fort Gratiot Middle School, where they will begin the five-mile walk. If you would like more information, please contact Carl or Tammy Sattelberg at (810) 385-9529. You can pick up a registration form at the office.

Golf outing: The Special Olympics Golf Outing is Sunday, June 13 at the Belle River Golf Course in Memphis. The entry fee of $100 per person includes driving range time, 18 holes of golf with a cart and a chance to win prizes, along with lunch and dinner. The shotgun start is at noon. Non-golfers who wish to contribute can sponsor a hole, attend the dinner only for $25 or simply donate money. For more information, call Jen Egan at (810) 455-4439. Teams must register by May 30.

Training Table Restaurant: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you are invited to come and eat with your child at our Training Table Restaurant. Call (810) 455-4433 to make reservations and for information on the schedule, menu and cost. View menu.

WOODLAND DEVELOPMENTAL

CENTER

Phone numbers

Main Office:

(810) 455-1011

To report an absence:

(810) 364-7757

School hours:

8:45 a.m.–2:55 p.m.

Reaching a teacher

If you would like to speak with your child's teacher, you can be connected by calling the main office. The best times to contact teachers are from 8–8:45 a.m. and 2:45–3:15 p.m.

New to Woodland?

If you are a new Woodland parent, we can assign you a "parent mentor" who can answer your questions and share their experiences with and knowledge of Woodland. You can arrange for a mentor by calling Diana Maison at 455-4376.