Woods Lake Elementary

Hello Woods Lake Families,

Thank you for your incredible support of our events this year! A special shout-out to our dedicated PTO for their hard work in creating meaningful experiences for our students.

As we prioritize social-emotional learning, we encourage you to foster open conversations with your children. Regular attendance is vital for their success, and we appreciate your efforts in ensuring they are present and engaged.

Let’s continue to promote positive behavior and celebrate our students' achievements together. Your involvement makes a difference!

Educationally,

Linda Mitchell, Principal

Parents and Guardians,

Our next Book Club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 pm in the library at Woods Lake to discuss our 4th book: This Sweet Earth

If you'd like to retrieve a discounted copy of the book from our local, neighborhood bookstore, The Bookbug then please click on the following link: This Sweet Earth and use

DISCOUNT CODE: WOODSLAKE at check out.

Thank you

To maximize student learning time, please ensure your child arrives at school on time each day at 8:44 am. If you need to pick up your child before dismissal for an emergency or an appointment, kindly contact the main office and ensure they are picked up no later than 3:00 PM.

1.Literacy Night will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. There will be book giveaways and food will be provided.

2. Principal Book Club will be held on Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 pm. We will discuss the book entitled, This Sweet Earth.

3. PTO meeting will be held at the school library on Tuesday February 25th at 6 p.m. Use this link to join virtually: https://meet.google.com/jpt-avnf-utg

4. WIDA Testing continues.

5. Ramadan begins February 28th through March 29th.

6.Students participate in outdoor recess so please make sure that your student dresses according to, the weather.

7. If you need assistance with winter gear for your children then please contact Dana Flynn with Communities In Schools at 269-337-0790.

8. Please complete the Education Benefit Forms so your child can continue to receive free breakfast and free lunch. Please access the form at the bottom of the newsletter.

9. If you are in need of weekend food packs or need help with food then please contact CIS Coordinator, Dana Flynn with the following information:

Ph: 269.337.0790

Cell: 269.903.1703

flynndc@kalamazoopublicschools.net

1. We can't make same day bus changes.

2. If you have to make a transportation change then contact the Main Office.

3. Once the change has been made then you will be contacted.

4. Your student(s) will have to ride their assigned bus until the change has been made or you will have to transport your student(s) to and from school until the change is made.

5. Please contact the Main Office no later than 3:00 pm if you have a dismissal plan change.

Please click on the following link to access attendance information: https://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/departments/student-services/attendance

3215 Oakland Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Office: 269-337-0790

Fax: 269-337-1637