Redwood Reader

In celebrating this festive time of the year, Redwood will celebrate with themed spirit days. Here are the spirit themes for our final week before break.

Please consider donating cookies & candy to our wonderful staff. Please drop off in the foyer Monday after school (12/16) or Tuesday morning (12/17). Home-baked or store bought are both welcome. 🫓

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Sign up to help with the Winter Holiday Party for your student's class on Friday, December 20! Work with Room Parents and other volunteers to plan the classroom party, provide supplies and other assistance as needed.

*If you've already signed up as a Room Parent, please do not sign up to be a party volunteer.

**Volunteers may only sign up for one class party.

Room Parents and Party Volunteers will be able to attend the classroom parties on 12/20.

Party Times: TBD; the party timing will be coordinated between the Teacher and their classroom Room Parents.

You must be a current PTA member to volunteer. The link to join the PTA is available below:

https://redwoodalohpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Link To sign up for party

A great Family Gift IDEA

MAKING RESERVATIONS
A dedicated website is now available for your attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made starting Sep 11, 2024 at this web address:

Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/e/50896614

Please see the times for the Holiday Program below. Doors will only open 15 MINUTES PRIOR to show time and the gymnasium will be cleared of all visitors after each performance. Everyone is being asked to exit quickly after the performance in order to clear the parking lot for the next performance family members.

Dear Parents and Teachers,

As you already know, the Holiday Music Program is rapidly approaching. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, to be exact! We have been working very hard to get ready and can’t wait to show you what we’ve learned. That being said, I wanted to address the question of what the students should wear. On the day of the concert, students should wear their clothes for the program to school in the morning. I ask that you have the children wear something nice that day.

Redwood Choir: If your child is a member of the Redwood Choir, our uniform of all black on the bottom and all white on the top is what they should wear to school that day.

All: If possible, no sneakers or jeans. You don’t have to go out and buy something new just for this occasion, although you are welcomed to if you choose. They don’t have to wear any specific colors or styles of clothes. I just want them to look polished for their program.

Some examples of what I am looking for that day are:

“Christmas” dresses, suits, dress pants, nice shirts, Christmas sweaters – anything nicer than what they might wear regularly to school! J

Please, NO Santa hats, large headbands, no light up glasses, neckties, sweaters, etc.– we want ALL students to be seen by their parents and look polished for our performance!

Lastly, I would like to remind everyone of our program schedule. Your child will sing only ONCE on Wednesday, December 18th. The gymnasium will be cleared after each performance.

9:15-9:45 ~ Redwood Choir; 3rd Grade; 4th Grade

10:45-11:15 ~ Redwood Choir and 2nd Grade

1:45-2:15~ All Day Kindergarten, PM Kindergarten and 1stGrade

As always, please feel free to contact me regarding any questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the program and until then, have a Happy Holiday Season!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cyndi Orr

Redwood Music Teacher

Cynthia.orr@alscoh.org

As safety is always a top priority for our students and families we are constantly looking to correct potential concerns. It has been brought to our attention that it is now becoming an issue with parents entering the parking lot through the east (exit only) drive nearest the playground in order to park. This is a potential hazard as this is the exit for busses and parents transporting their students by car. In order to maintain a safe environment if you are going to park in the spots near the playground you must enter the through the west drive proceed past the building and then enter the parking area. Thank you for your help in this matter and in keeping our Redwood families safe.

Redwood is looking for a part time evening custodial aide. 4.25 hours an evening (start time negotiable). Wages start at $16.11. If interested please apply at the following link . Or contact the building at 440-933-5145 for more information.

Notes from the Nurse:

It’s cold and flu season, which means viruses are on the rise! We have been made aware of multiple confirmed cases of pneumonia in the past few weeks. Nursing wanted to take the time to send home a few reminders for school attendance and what to be looking out for. If your child has a continuous or disruptive cough, please keep them home. Good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses from spreading in the classroom. If your child has a fever above 100 F by mouth, please keep them home for 24 hours. Students need to be fever free without the use of medication (Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen)for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child continues to be sick, please reach out to your pediatrician for further guidance. Our goal is to keep everyone as healthy as possible, we thank you for your cooperation at home as well.

Kim Rose, RN

Redwood and Erieview Nurse

Redwood Elementary/LEAPS (440) 933-5145 ext. 6102

Erieview Elementary (440) 933-6282 ext. 4203

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!

Calling Parents of all Redwood Artists! Don't forget to sign up for Artsonia, the online tool to view your student's artwork and purchase gifts made with their creations! Artsonia produces quality items such as mugs, t-shirts, canvas prints, jewelry and more- all adorned with your little artist's masterpiece! 20% of all sales come back to benefit the Redwood art program. Simply visit this link https://www.artsonia.com/connect/FZ3SDSC2 and enter the Redwood code of FZ3SDSC2. If you have already signed up for Artsonia, your information is saved and you don't need to do anything!

December

18- Marco's Pizza

18- Winter Concert K-4

19-LEAPS Winter Concert

20- Winter Parties

Camp Invention® is coming back to Avon Lake! After earning rave reviews from

campers, parents and educators, this action-packed program is returning with a brandnew

program, Discover! From June 9th to June 12th, children in grades K-6 will collaborate

with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges, like creating a custom claw

machine, exploring penguins in Antarctica and more! Each experience inspires creativity

and boosts confidence. Register now through Dec. 31, 2024, using

code GIFT35 to save, and you’ll be entered to win your registration for free! Visit

invent.org/gift for more info.

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.

The new school year has arrived and 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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Store link for Avon Lake: https://1stplace.sale/7283

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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