Central Woodlands

Dear CW Families,

We will be raising money for important resources and activities for our 5th and 6th grade classrooms! We are asking ALL parents to register their student(s) here:

https://www.fundgive.com/reg/code/F63UL

Registration and Daily Drawings

• Registration prize: Students register and add 10 or more contacts to qualify for the Cheesy Cheese Squish and Jackpot Jump Popper.

• Rooftop Experience: Registering and adding 10 or more contacts can earn a CW Rooftop Experience with Mrs. Major!

• Daily drawings: One 5th grader and one 6th grader will win a $10 gift card each day.

Coupons

• The family letter inside each packet includes six coupons at the bottom.

• Students bring coupons to the office to redeem Mind Mashers backpack tags.

• Bring in 1 Coupon for each contact added.

VIP incentive

• Top sellers will earn VIP status at the Detroit Pistons Academy assembly!

Classroom Prize

• A Classroom Prize will be awarded to the class with the most registrations!

Fundraiser Links:

• Parent How-To Video - (https://vimeo.com/999213238)
• Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/83hSI5)

Thank you so much for your help!

~Amy (Mrs. Major)

Click on the link below to sign up for a conference with your student's Homeroom Teacher.

Due to time constraints, please choose only ONE time slot per student.

Specials teachers will be available on a drop in basis.

Katherine Hayduk (Orchestra) Tuesday Oct 13th, from 4-6 PM

Alaina Smith (Art) Wednesday, October 14th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Sharon Saladin (Art) Tuesday Oct 13th, from 4-7:30 PM

Pam Kriekard (Choir) Wednesday, October 14th

Brian May (STEAM) Tuesday & Wednesday October 13 & 14

Jon Henderson (PE) Wednesday, October 14th

Justin Gembarski (Band) Tuesday Oct 13th

October 13 & 14... Student Growth Conferences

October 12-15... CW Book Fair!

October 15... Early Release Day for Students (Staff Professional Learning)

October 16-19 Fall Break! No School for Students (Staff Professional Learning on 10/16)

OCT 14 11:15

The Michigan Apple Crunch is an annual event supported by MSU Extension, the Michigan Farm to Institution Network, and the Michigan Apple Committee to promote National Farm to School Month and celebrate the iconic Michigan Apple.

Thousands of participants from K-12 schools, Early Care and Education sites, and other institutions and organizations across the state register to crunch into a local Michigan apple on Crunch Day. Apples provide a great way to get local schools and institutions excited about supporting local farmers and they are a nutritious snack that is available in Michigan most of the year.

Trip Dates by Class:

October 21 = Biller/Stiles Hills/Sybenga

October 22 = Homrich/Johnson/White Traughber/Buchinger

We are hiring for Lunch/Recess Aides- 2 hours a day!

Apply Here!

Should any cancellations occur, we will use SchoolMessenger text and email, and the bus ride app to communicate a cancellation. It is also posted on the FHPS website.

We made this video when our school got a new parking lot a few years back. The traffic flow remains the same, several years later! Please review the helpful CW dismissal video below to ensure a safe and smooth pickup! Share with your carpool and any friends or family members who will pick up your child from school, too!

Email: cwattendance@fhps.net

or call 616-493-8798 (24 hour attendance voicemail)

You must notify the Office (not the student's teacher) if someone not listed

as an emergency contact will be picking up your student early for any reason.

We can not release students to anyone not listed in PowerSchool.

If you need to pick up your student prior to 3:45 dismissal, please call or email the attendance line. If it is an emergency, notify the office as soon as possible (not the child's teacher).

There will be no early dismissal passes given after 3:30.

We are still looking for two very important committee chairs - Conference Meals & Staff Appreciation Week! We would love to have these filled asap to ensure they don’t get missed.

Sign Up Here

Fill out a volunteer form to help in classrooms, work with the PTO, or go on field trips!

FHPS is excited to have a working dog at CW. FHPS PRIDE Pups are a beloved part of our staff. They support students' academic and social-emotional well-being.

If students want to say hello to Kai, they must ask the handler first! He is excited to be back to work!

*School Begins - 8:45 a.m.

*Dismissal - 3:45 p.m.

First bell for students to enter school is at 8:35 a.m. Instruction begins daily at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast is served 8:35-8:45 a.m.

*Outdoor supervision is not provided prior to 8:30 a.m. or after 3:55 p.m.

Please see the attached guidance from our district nurses on when to keep your child home from school due to illness.

SchoolMessenger will be our primary method of communication with families. School Messenger alerts will be sent to you via email. You must "opt in" to recieve text messages.

Opt-in to receive SMS messages from Forest Hills. Text “YES” to 67587 from the cell phone or mobile device we have in PowerSchool.

Go to the website for additional information.

6th Grade Students will need a Music Shirt (Band, Orchestra, and Choir) for performances. They will be for sale in the office for $10.

Recorders for 5th grade students can be purchased in the office. Please see the attached family letter from Mr. G.

Electronic Devices

Students will not be allowed to carry or use cell phones during the school day, district-wide. Phones are available in the office should a student need to contact their parent/guardian. If families believe that their child needs access to a cell phone before or after school, it will be the student's responsibility to ensure that his/her phone remains powered-down and stored in a backpack/locker during school hours. This includes smart watches. Thank you, CW Families, for your support with this!

CW is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal electronic devices.

K-6 Student/Family Handbook

Our handbook provides a wealth of information including important annual notices from FHPS.

Families and students may access the handbook on www.fhps.net under "Students”.

Trips, Music Shirts, Library Fines

Please see the attached letter in regards to behavior expectations at athletic events.

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND - it's not too late! Sign-ups are still being accepted for students who love to build cool stuff, perform, write stories, or otherwise use their limitless imagination. Click here for the form to sign up ASAP. Need more information? Contact your OM Coordinator, Marti Atwater, at matwater@fhps.net.

Please also include the approved FH Robotics message for the next two weeks (through October 16) and, if possible, put it on the school calendar, too.

BIKE DRIVE

The COMETS - your Forest Hills high school FIRST Robotics students - are again seeking donations of adult bicycles (26" or larger wheel) in almost any condition. We have supported Upcycle Bikes, a Grand Rapids non-profit organization, since its founding. (See Robotics is about building community' FHS robotics team continues giving back and Robotics students provide smooth bike rides for refugees and youth in need - School News Network | A Window into Your Public Schools) Bicycles are refurbished and then provided by Upcycle at no cost to those in need of transportation. Help us help Upcycle by bringing your bikes to the Fine Arts Center on Saturday, October 17 (1:00 - 3:00) or Sunday, October 18 (3:00 - 5:00). If you can't make it on those dates but have a bike to donate, please email marti.atwater@fhrobotics.org to arrange a pickup time. Thank you for your support!

• FHC Pom & Dance Clinic: Saturday, Oct. 24, FHC gym. The clinic is for grades JK-6th grade; registration is $55 per student. Students will learn dance techniques, receive a t-shirt, create a craft project, and more. All proceeds benefit FHC’s Pom & Dance team to travel to the national competition in Orlando. The morning session runs from 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. and the afternoon session runs from 1:45-5 p.m. For more information and to register, go to fhcdanceteam.ludus.com/200540380.

Please visit the FHPS website for additional opportunities, information about other nonprofit organizations, and community flyers. The school district does not sponsor/endorse or otherwise take a position on non-profit entities that exist separately from FHPS. We simply provide this service to our community in an effort to inform them of events/activities that may be of interest to school-aged children.

Principal: Amy Burton-Major amajor@fhps.net

Website: https://www.fhps.net/5-6-buildings/central-woodlands/

Location: 400 Alta Dale Avenue SE Ada, MI 49301

Main Phone Line: 616-493-8790