Waukazoo Newsletter

February 13 = No School, Mid-Winter Recess

February 14 = Compassion Day, Wear pink, red, and or/white

February 22 = $1 Purple Power Hat Day

February 24 = Purple Power Day, Wear purple & Popcorn Day

West Ottawa Public Schools adheres to a method of progressive discipline when there is a violation of basic Bus Rules or Behavior Expectations. Depending on the severity or progressive nature of the unacceptable behavior, the Director of Transportation and/or principal at the building of attendance may impose any number of days of bus suspension up to and including the loss of bus riding privileges for a brief or extended period of time including the remainder of the school semester or the school year. All consequences are subject to administrative discretion. Restorative practices are considered in all situations and may be implemented when appropriate.

To view a copy of the Bus Rules and Behavior Expectations which are posted in color at the front of every West Ottawa school bus, CLICK HERE.

To view a copy of the Transportation Department's Administrative Guidelines on Pupil Transportation Student Conduct and Corrective Action (AG 8600.009), CLICK HERE.

To access the West Ottawa Transportation Department website, containing links to all of our Administrative Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, CLICK HERE.

We look forward to working with you and your child to address unacceptable behavior and to restore your child as a safe bus rider for themself and for others on the bus.

Morning drop-off will continue to begin at 8:30am, please remember that students are not supervised prior to 8:30am. The doors will electronically unlock and there is a bell to note the 8:30am time.

As colder weather has arrived it is important to note that students will not be able to enter prior to 8:30am.

4th grade students are working hard to prepare for their Link Up Concert with the Holland Symphony Orchestra on Monday, March 20th. The Carnegie Hall Link Up Program is an amazing opportunity for students to participate and perform with a professional symphony orchestra. This year’s theme is called The Orchestra Moves!

One of pieces the orchestra will share is the Overture to the Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In addition, students will be singing moving and of course playing our recorders. Other music includes part of Ludwig von Beethoven’s 5th Symphony as well as songs from great operas, such as Bizet’s Carmen and Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffman.