June 2026

 The Dolphin Tale

With a snap of the fingers, our school year has come to a close. We had a wonderful year or learning, engagement, and fun. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it.

Please keep in mind that the main office closes in July. We open back up in August until 3:00 PM. More announcements will come regarding the start of the 2026-2027 school year in mid-August.

I wish you all a wonderful summer filled with family, friends and adventure.

Sincerely,

Nancy Johnson, Principal

Mrs. Gardner will be joining me as the new .5 Assistant Principal. Here is a message from our new AP!

For the past three years, I’ve been the Assistant Principal at Lockwood Elementary. Prior to Northshore, I was an Assistant Principal at Olympic Hills Elementary for four years. I started my career in Seattle as a first-grade teacher then worked as a reading interventionist and Levy coordinator with Olympic Hills and the City of Seattle. I have always wanted to be an educator and find great joy working with students, teachers, and families to ensure positive learning experiences for children.

I grew up in Spokane and moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington where I received my degrees and Principal certification. I love living in the Pacific Northwest and often travel between Seattle and Spokane to be with my extended family. 

My greatest joy in life is being a mom. I have a six-year-old son who attends Lockwood and a one-year-old son as well. My husband and I stay busy with all their activities and endless energy. When I'm not at school, I'm usually bouncing between swimming, soccer, baseball, or music class.

I look forward to getting to know you and your children, as well as partnering to continue the great work the Woodmoor community has been doing.

Rachelle Gardner

We'd like to extend a huge thank you to our fabulous Woodmoor PTA who has done so much for our students, staff and school community. Check out this letter from our PTSA President for a deeper look at the many ways PTSA made an impact at Woodmoor this year. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, participated, and supported our school community—we couldn't do it without you! 

Extra Yearbooks

Bob from Firefly called to confirm he has some additional yearbooks for sale. The books are priced at $20 (cash).

If you are interested, books are on a first come, first served basis. We are NOT taking names nor holding books. Please see Berenice in the main office with cash.

For those who purchase (or already have purchased yearbooks), teachers will distribute them next Monday.

Lost & Found Available Until Wednesday, June 17

Dual Language Program at Woodin Elementary

Northshore Families…

Have you ever thought about Dual Language?

Discover the world of bilingualism with our Dual Language program at Woodin Elementary! Woodin’s K-5 Dual Language Program is a bilingual educational program integrating multilingual learners and English-speaking students for instruction in and through two languages (Spanish and English) with the goal being to create students who are multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural. Students are immersed in a rich learning experience where they can learn to navigate and communicate in both languages. If you are interested in having your child embark on a journey that opens doors to cultural diversity and expanded linguistic horizons, please contact Theresa Cussac, office manager, at 425.408.5401.

Estimadas famílias de Northshore…

¿Han pensado acerca del Programa de lenguaje dual?

¡Descubra el mundo del bilingüismo con nuestro Programa de lenguaje dual en la escuela primaria Woodin! El programa de kinder hasta 5to es un programa educativo bilingüe integrando estudiantes multilingües y estudiantes que hablan inglés. Los estudiantes aprenden en dos idiomas (español e inglés) con la meta de crear estudiantes que sean multilingües, multilingües y multiculturales. Los estudiantes están inmersos en una rica experiencia educativa donde pueden aprender a navegar y comunicarse en ambos idiomas. Si le interesa que su estudiante emprenda un viaje que abre puertas a la diversidad cultural y horizontes lingüísticos ampliados, por favor póngase en contacto con Theresa Cussac, gerente de oficina en 425.408.5401.

Important Dates

Fifth-grade Party:  6/12 from 10:30-4:00. Parent volunteers needed!

Grad Walk: 6/15 at 10:00 AM. All graduating seniors who previously attended Woodmoor Elementary are invited to participate in walking the halls one last time in their cap and gown. Teachers and staff would love to cheer them along as well as students who will see their own future in years to come.

Fifth-grade Moving On Ceremony: This is for fifth-grade students and their families as we celebrate their accomplishments and wish them well next year in middle school. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, June 16 at 3:00 PM

Last Day: Wednesday, June 17. Dismissal is at noon for all Woodmoor Elementary students.