LAKEWOOD NEWSLETTER

Sue Noble, Secretary

Email: ghareebm@westottawa.net
Website: https://www.westottawa.net/schools/lakewood-elementary/
Location: 2134 West Lakewood Boulevard, Holland, MI, USA
Phone: 616.786.1300
Twitter: @LakewoodEl

Dear Lakewood Families,

Although YMCA will no longer be providing before and after school care, West Ottawa will be offering before and after care beginning next year.

If you are interested in Before/After School Programming for the 26/27 school year, please fill out the following link: https://forms.gle/ij5ukFeHSyCN95c48"

Lastly if you have any questions please email Charlene Farner and she will be able to help you.

farnerc@westottawa.net

The earlier this information is submitted, the better our district can prepare for big picture planning.

Online Registration

Please log in to the Parent Portal and complete online registration for the next school year. The earlier this information is submitted, the better our district can prepare for big picture planning. Thank you!

Once you're in the parent portal, look at the left hand side and follow these easy instructions:

• Select "More"

• Then "Online Registration"- should be the fifth option

• Select " 26-27 next School year for existing student"

• START

Even if your situation may change ( possibility of moving etc.) please complete the registration for the 2026-2027 school year.

Any questions please call The Technology Department 616.786.2050 ext. 2029

or email mailto:helpdesk@westottawa.net

2026 Kinder Camp Registration Form

This program is specially designed to help your child transition smoothly from preschool to Kindergarten.

DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE 5 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1 OF THE PROGRAM YEAR.

TAILORED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE TECHNICALLY AGE APPROPRIATE FOR KINDERGARTEN, BUT ARE YOUNGER BASED ON THEIR BIRTHDAY (TYPICALLY SEPT. UP TO DEC 1ST) AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM AN ADDITIONAL YEAR.

New families can enroll here!

Permission to march forms for Kindergarten through 5th grade students are due by Thursday, March 26.

Would you like to march as a supervisor/chaperone with your child. Please complete the Chaperone-Volunteer form. All chaperones must have a volunteer profile completed and wear a Dutch costume. More information is in the PDF below and the same forms were sent home with students.

Click on the link below to complete your volunteer profile. All persons (parents, grandparents etc.) entering the Lakewood School building, helping in the classroom, volunteering for Lakewood PTO, going on field trips with your child must complete the volunteer profile. Don't procrastinate...... complete it now. So you're ready when something comes up that you would like to participate in with your child.

Click here to start.

https://www.westottawa.net/volunteer/

IMPORTANT DATES:

MAR. 16: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 5-8 PM

MAR. 17: STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORED DAY: POT OF GOLD DAY

DRESS IN GREEN, GOLD OR SILVER

MAR. 19: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 1-4 (VIRTUAL) & 5-8 (IN-PERSON)

STUDENTS HALF DAY - DISMISSAL AT 12:02 P.M.

MAR. 20: NO SCHOOL

MAR. 25: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS, DISMISSAL AT 12:02 P.M.

LW PTO - FAMILY NIGHT OUT @ RED ROBBIN 4-8PM

MAR. 26: PERMISSION TO MARCH IN THE KINDERPARADE ARE DUE

BOOKS ON THE BEACH. WEAR FAVORITE HAWAIIAN SHIRT, SUNGLASSES AND BRING A BEACH TOWEL.

MAR. 27: STUDENT/ STAFF BASKETBALL GAME

APR. 1: STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORED DAY- DR. SEUSS DAY

APR. 3 - 10: SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL

APR. 22: HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS, DISMISSAL AT 12:02 P.M.

LW PTO - FAMILY NIGHT OUT @ QDOBA: 4-8 PM

APR. 27-30: SPRING BOOK FAIR

Michigan 211 is a free service that connects Michigan residents with help and

answers from thousands of health and human services agencies and resources

right in their communities—quickly, easily, and confidentially. See the pdf for more information.

We are asking that you please complete and submit a meal application as soon as possible to ensure that additional funding for our school is available to meet the needs of our students. All information on the application submitted is confidential. Without your assistance in completing and returning the attached application, our school cannot maximize the use of available State and Federal funds.