Woods Lake Family Weekly

Vision: Woods Lake Elementary: A Magnet Center of the Arts will educate every child, every opportunity, every time!

Mission: Woods Lake Elementary: A Magnet Center of the Arts, is a place where academics and the arts create opportunies in a safe, collaborative environment.

Good afternoon Woods Lake Families,

Thank you for your support and partnership as we navigated recent snow days and school closures. We understand how disruptive this can be, and we appreciate your flexibility.

We are excited to continue working to help your child succeed academically. Please keep a lookout for details about the fun, exciting events we have planned for February.

If you have any questions or need support, please reach out — I’m happy to help.

Warmly,

Ms. Prather
Interim Principal
Woods Lake Elementary

Homework plays a crucial role in a student's educational journey. Starting from Kindergarten, students begin with approximately 10 minutes of homework each night. This time gradually increases by 10 minutes with each advancing grade level.

In addition to assigned homework, it is essential for students to engage in nightly reading. Parents can support this routine by discussing homework assignments and asking questions about the material their child is reading.

Homework serves as practice for the lessons and objectives covered in school. It provides an opportunity for reinforcement and allows students to receive graded feedback, which is vital for their academic growth.

By actively participating in their child's homework routine, parents can foster a supportive learning environment that encourages progress and success.

We are very excited to share that we will be participating in a Spring distribution for First Day Shoe Fund! Just like in the fall, students can be signed up for a brand new pair of athletic shoes at no cost to their caregiver(s)! There is no requirement that needs to be met, participation is open to any student whose caregiver signs them up!

A little different from in the fall, the ordering will be done entirely online. Please use the QR code to register your child for shoes online. The website has multiple language options so hopefully that will help with any barriers.

1/26: Beginning of 2nd Semester, WIDA testing window starts, Hot Breakfast Monday

1/27: Virtual PTO @ 7 PM, Family Engagement Opportunity for Parents at Milwood Magnet Middle School (see flyer below)

2/2: No School

2/9-2/13: WLE Kindness Spirit Week, stay tuned...

2/9: WIDA Testing

2/10: WIDA Testing

2/11: WIDA Testing, Count Day, Hat Day (Bring in $1.00 to wear your hat/hood), Vision/Hearing Screenings

2/12: WIDA Testing, Vision/Hearing Screenings

2/13: WIDA Testing, Candy Gram Fundraiser, Vision/Hearing Screenings

2/16: Love of Learning Pancake Breakfast Event 7:30 -9:00 AM

2/19: 5th Grade Orchestra Concert at Chenery Auditorium 6:30-7:30 PM

2/20: Popcorn and Pickle Sales (Bring in $1.00 to buy a bag or popcorn or pickle)

2/24: Virtual PTO Meeting @ 7 PM

2/25: Under the Sea Literacy Night @ 5:30 PM

2/27: No School (Mid-Winter Break)

Winter Gear Reminder

As we head into winter, please remember to send your child with their winter gear! 🧣🧤🥾⛄🧥

All students will go outside even if it's snowing, as long as the real feel temperature is above 10 degrees. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

- Winter Layers: It's best to send your child with winter layers and gear just in case!

- Labeling: Please label all of your child's winter wear with their name. This helps us return lost items to the correct students.

- Independence Practice: Encourage your child to practice getting ready independently for the winter weather.

-Families may not request an alternative recess plan unless they have a doctor's note identifying a medical reason a student cannot go outside.

Email Me: prathersm@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Website: https://woodslake.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
Location: 3215 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 337-0790
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodsLakeElementary/