Redwood Reader

Thank you to all of our Redwood families who made our kindness mission such a success! What an amazing effort by all. Thank you also to all of our highschool helpers who worked behind the scenes to make possible the domino chain for our students.

Redwood will hold its first Marco's Pizza, Pizza Box Night on Wednesday, October 29th. This night, like all other pizza nights, Redwood will receive proceeds for every item ordered under Redwood’s name. Students in preschool, first and second grade will also have the opportunity to have ordered items served in the box they personally designed. Please consider supporting this school wide fundraising effort.

Redwood PTA is inviting all parents for a parent night at John Crist Winery on November 12th. Please see the link below for more information.

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On Friday, October 31st, Redwood will once again host a fall costume parade. Students are not required, but invited to wear costumes to school on the morning of Friday, October 31st.

As a reminder please choose a costume that does not reflect violence. Inappropriate “props” such as plastic swords, guns, knives, and weapons of any kind are not allowed – even if they are a part of your child’s costume.

For parents wishing to view the parade please arrive prior to the 10:00 start time. You may bring your own camp chair or stand anywhere in the grassy area in the front of the building to view the parade. Students will be walking the parade route beginning at 10:00 AM. In the event of rain, parents will be invited to enter and stand in the gym and the parade will pass through to allow parents to view the parade.

Students who attend the afternoon session of LEAPS and Kindergarten will have their own special parade beginning at 1:30. Parents are again invited to view the parade outdoors in the grassy area in the front of the building.

Costumes - Students are not required to wear costumes on October 31st, but those students who do wish to participate are reminded of the following guidelines:

1. Please choose a costume that does not reflect violence. Inappropriate “props” such as plastic swords, guns, knives, and weapons of any kind are not allowed – even if they are a part of your child’s costume.

2. If possible, students should wear their costume to school to be prepared for the morning/or afternoon parade.

3. All costumes should maintain the integrity of our school dress code.

As a reminder if you are changing the way in which your student will be going home for the day that information should be communicated in writing and sent with the student to the teacher. ( If sending an email, it must be sent prior to 12 Noon, and you must verify with a reply from the teacher the information has been received)

We have begun receiving request for student absence or vacation request. Please be sure to submit the following form for all pre-planned student absences.

As more students bring cell phones and watches with wi-fi and data capabilities, it is

important to remember and inform your children about the policy of using them while at

school. During school hours, students must keep the phone in the locker/cubby or

backpack and have it turned off. If a parent needs to contact their child or a child needs

to contact a parent, that communication must go through the school and in most cases

the main office. Watches are another area where communication may occur if wi-fi or

data are enabled. Students may wear watches and use the watches for time telling

purposes or tracking their steps and other non-communication purposes. However, if

students and parents are using the watch to call and text each other, those devices will

be viewed more for communication and will be asked to be put away each day like a cell

phone. Thank you for your attention to this matter and following these rules.

September 23rd, 2025

Hello 3rd & 4th Grade Redwood Choir Parents/Guardians,

I hope you are doing well. We are so fortunate to have such a fantastic turnout for choir this year! This is the most students we have had for choir and we are so delighted that so many students are involved! Due to the large number of students in choir, we have decided it is in the best interest for the students to split rehearsals between 3rd and 4th grade.

Beginning Monday, September 29th and for the remainder of the year:

-3rd grade choir will meet Mondays before school at 8am

-4th grade choir will meet Mondays after school from 3:30-4:15pm (note end time at 4:15)

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we continue to support our wonderful students as they participate in choir.

Best,

Bethany Westphal

To give our students the best possible experience and stage time, we will be focusing this winter on performances by students in Grades 3 and 4 and our school Choir.

We understand that families of our younger students look forward to seeing them perform! Please know that our students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 are working hard and will have their moment to shine during a separate, dedicated Spring Music Performance later this school year. More details about the spring performance will follow after the new year.

We are excited for the upcoming winter concert and look forward to sharing our students' musical talents with you!

Welcome back to Redwood! As we start the new year we have a couple reminders 😊 All medication must be brought into school by an adult with completed paperwork. We can not accept any medication without an over the counter form signed by a parent, or prescription medication signed by the physician & parent. Daily prescription medication, or any prescription medication that will require a tablet count, can only be dropped off when a nurse is in the building, 9:45 -3:00. Please reach out nursing if you need to arrange another time to drop off. All over the counter medication MUST be in an unopened box/container and dosage must meet the requirements on the package for age and dose.

Have a great start of the year!

Don't forget to sign up for Artsonia, the website where you can view your students artwork! Our Redwood artists have been working hard creating masterpieces that they would love to share with you. Artsonia is a great way to not only view the amazing artwork, but also the place to purchase one of a kind items with your students creations! All purchases directly support the Redwood art program. Follow the link and enter the code to get set up!

https://www.artsonia.com/connect/FZ3SDSC2

Code: FZ3SDSC2

Redwood Elementary invites all Families to participate in Redwood's Annual Kalahari Night on Thursday, March 5th. To reserve your room use the link below.

Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/e/51108136

Calling all recyclers! The Redwood art room is always in need of the following: plastic grocery bags, newspaper, and egg cartons (plastic or styrofoam only). If you have any of these items, please drop them off in the art room. Thank you!

October

21 PTA Meeting 4PM

24 End of 1st Quarter

29 Pizza Box Night Grades PreK-1st

31 Fall parties and Parade

Please remember that all daily absences must be reported to the school attendance line. If you do not call your student off from school, we are required by law to call and check on the reason for the student's absence . Please contact the school attendance line at 440-930-8291 prior to the school day starting.

We invite all Redwood families to join the Redwood PTA! Attending meetings is not a requirement to be a part of this great organization. Click on the image below to sign up today.

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Website

Website: https://www.avonlakecityschools.org/redwood
Location: 32967 Redwood Blvd, Avon Lake, OH 44012, USA
Phone: (440)933-5145
Twitter: @RedwoodAvonLake