Superintendent's Update April 2022
April 2022
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April 2022
Dear WJUSD Community,
Spring is here and graduation is right around the corner. As a reminder, schools and our District Office will be closed during Spring break, April 18 - 22.
It’s been quite a year filled with many transitions and many success stories from throughout our District.
Most recently our robotics team won the regional championship, one of our great coaches was named Coach of the Year, and one of our excellent middle school students won the City of Woodland’s Cesar Chavez Essay Contest. We have celebrated so many academic and athletic accomplishments.
But we’re not done yet.
We still have two more months of school and I expect we’ll see more great things happening around our District.
So let’s keep up the great work and finish the year strong.
But for now, have a restful Spring Break with your friends and family. You all deserve it!
Respectfully,
Elodia Ortega-Lampkin
Superintendent
Here are more updates from our District.
Superintendent Meet-and-Greet Events
I will be holding community meet-and-greet events for us to get to know one another and for me to learn more about your hopes and dreams for your students. I will also be sharing information about our District goals and I would love to hear your thoughts and input.
Please join me at one of the following meetings!
Event Details
May 3 at Woodland High School, 6 - 7 p.m.
May 10 at Pioneer High School, 6 - 7 p.m.
May 3 at Woodland High School, 6 - 7 p.m.
May 10 at Pioneer High School, 6 - 7 p.m.
I hope to meet you there!
Presentation to Woodland City Council
This month I had the honor of joining our School Board President Jake Whitaker in speaking to the Woodland City Council about our District goals and the great work you are all doing. We’re proud to represent our District!
Closures During Spring Break
Schools and our District office will be closed during Spring break, April 18 - 22.
Covid Testing will continue to be available at our District office testing site, 435 Sixth St., Woodland, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Students return to school on Monday, April 25.
At home self-test kits for Spring Break
We are excited to announce that we are once again participating in the “Return from Vacation Testing Program” with California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Students and staff were provided with an at home self-test kit to use prior to returning to school or work after Spring break on Monday, April 25.
This is a free service and is not mandatory.
Resources During Spring Break
Remember our District has resources available to assist our families with social-emotional and mental health supports.
We have partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service to help you find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.
If you or a family member are in need of help, contact Care Solace to get connected with a specialist.
- Call (888) 515-0595. Support is available 24/7 in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Korean.
- Visit www.caresolace.com/wjusd for more information. You can also click “Book Appointment” in the top right corner for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
- In addition, our WJUSD Social and Emotional Wellness page has additional mental health resources.
- Watch a video featuring our WJUSD students and staff discussing social awareness, the ability to understand your feelings and empathize with others.
Yolo Youth Empowerment Summit (YES!)
The 5th Annual Yolo Youth Empowerment Summit (YES!) is a national award-winning program with a mission to empower and encourage youth to say “YES!” to leadership roles and civic engagement in their local communities.
This year's YES! will take place on Saturday, April 30 in the UC Davis ARC Ballroom. This is an all-day event that will empower and engage youth from all over Yolo County and give them the opportunity to learn about local government, the election process, the importance of voting, and civic engagement, along with their peers from other schools and districts.
Students who participate will have the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes, such as gift cards, gift baskets, gift certificates, swag, and more! Register now!
Click here to register.
This year's YES! will take place on Saturday, April 30 in the UC Davis ARC Ballroom. This is an all-day event that will empower and engage youth from all over Yolo County and give them the opportunity to learn about local government, the election process, the importance of voting, and civic engagement, along with their peers from other schools and districts.
Students who participate will have the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes, such as gift cards, gift baskets, gift certificates, swag, and more! Register now!
Click here to register.
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Families from throughout our District attended our Career Technical Education (CTE) on April 13 to learn all about the various pathways available at Pioneer and Woodland high schools, as well as Woodland Community College.
Everyone had an opportunity to visit the different booths and learn about the different programs. Here’s a photo of me learning from students about how to do the Heimlich maneuver. It was a fun event!
WHS Coach Named Coach of the Year
Coach Admin Araiza, who coaches the Woodland High School boys varsity soccer team, was named Coach of the Year by the Golden Empire League (GEL) in March. Congratulations, Mr. Araiza!
Lee Middle School Students Wins Essay Contest
Lee Middle School Student Alejandra Lopez won the City of Woodland’s Cesar Chavez Essay Writing Contest. She read her essay to the audience during the city’s César Chávez celebration on March 31 at Heritage Plaza. Congratulations, Alejandra!
Mariachi Students to Perform at Mondavi Center April 30
Our mariachi music students from Douglass and Lee middle schools will perform live at the Mondavi Center in Davis on Saturday, April 30. It will be a night to remember.
Tickets are available at www.mondaviarts.org
How are we doing?
We are monitoring and seeking input on our progress toward reaching our District goals - and assessing the state of our District - and we would like to hear from you.
How do you think we’re doing regarding meeting the needs of our students?
To ensure we are moving in the right direction, we invite you to complete a short survey by May 6.
It just takes a few minutes and your response is anonymous. The results will be reviewed by our District leadership and Board of Trustees and will help ensure we’re on the right track.
Click here for the English survey
Click here for the Spanish survey
Thank you! We appreciate your participation.
Click here for the Spanish survey
Thank you! We appreciate your participation.
WJUSD Highlights on Social Media
Do you follow us on social media? You can catch our updates, videos and highlights on social media.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Robotics Team Wins Regional Championship
Congratulations to our Woodland robotics team for winning the Sacramento Regional FIRST competition held at UC Davis over the March 26 - 27 weekend.
Students from both Woodland and Pioneer high schools comprise Team 5458: Digital Minds, who are now qualified for the world championship in Houston, Texas.
Read more.
Read more.
Preschool Enrollment
Eligible families can enroll their child in the State Preschool program. The program in WJUSD offers six part-day and three full-day comprehensive developmental programs for three- to four-year-old children for income-eligible families.
Our District Goals
Our District has four main goals, approved by the Board of Trustees, that we strive to achieve each day.
Goal 1: College and Career Ready
Goal 2: Meet Social-Emotional and Academic Needs
Goal 3: Accelerate English Learner Achievement
Goal 4: Engagement and Leadership Opportunities for Youth
Read more about our goals in our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Read more about our goals in our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting on Thursday, April 28. Open session starts at 6 p.m.
Read the agenda and instructions for making a public comment.
Read the agenda and instructions for making a public comment.
