Redwood Reader

Redwood's Second Kindness Mission of the year is here. From November 26th-December 11th we will be collecting items to fill family baskets in support of local area families. Please consider donating one or more of the items below. Items can be brought to the classroom teacher beginning December 1st.

Each December we invite all students and staff to join us in celebrating spirit days with fun winter, holiday themes. Please see the attached calendar and join us in counting down to winter break!

PTA is looking for volunteers for Snowflake Shop as well as donations. Please see the links below to volunteer to help or donate to this great event.

Here is a link to the Amazon Wishlist

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Here is a link to the sign up genius

Redwood Snowflake Shop 2025

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Looking for the perfect gift? Look no further than Artsonia, the online gallery where you can purchase one of a kind gifts made with your childs masterpieces. Many of our Redwood families have not yet connected to Artsonia, and you don't want to miss out. Simply visit the following link, and enter our school code to start viewing your student's artwork!

https://www.artsonia.com/connect/FZ3SDSC2

Code: FZ3SDSC2

Redwood will offer grab and go breakfast each morning from 8:35-8:50. For those students who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch services, there is a fee of $2.00 associated with this program. All students are invited to participate in the program. The menu is a set repeating menu, there is only one option a day. We ask you remind students if they participate in this program the money does come from their normal lunch account.

Link to repeating menu

We’re gearing up for some hands-on creative projects and would love your help! If you have any extra craft supplies at home—such as tape, yarn, cardboard tubes, paper plates, egg cartons, or other recyclable materials—we’d be grateful for your donations. Thank you for supporting our little artists!

To give our students the best possible experience and stage time, we will be focusing this winter on performances by students in Grades 3 and 4 and our school Choir.

We understand that families of our younger students look forward to seeing them perform! Please know that our students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 are working hard and will have their moment to shine during a separate, dedicated Spring Music Performance later this school year. More details about the spring performance will follow after the new year.

We are excited for the upcoming winter concert and look forward to sharing our students' musical talents with you!

As a reminder if you are changing the way in which your student will be going home for the day that information should be communicated in writing and sent with the student to the teacher. ( If sending an email, it must be sent prior to 12 Noon, and you must verify with a reply from the teacher the information has been received)

We have begun receiving request for student absence or vacation request. Please be sure to submit the following form for all pre-planned student absences.

As more students bring cell phones and watches with wi-fi and data capabilities, it is

important to remember and inform your children about the policy of using them while at

school. During school hours, students must keep the phone in the locker/cubby or

backpack and have it turned off. If a parent needs to contact their child or a child needs

to contact a parent, that communication must go through the school and in most cases

the main office. Watches are another area where communication may occur if wi-fi or

data are enabled. Students may wear watches and use the watches for time telling

purposes or tracking their steps and other non-communication purposes. However, if

students and parents are using the watch to call and text each other, those devices will

be viewed more for communication and will be asked to be put away each day like a cell

phone. Thank you for your attention to this matter and following these rules.

September 23rd, 2025

Hello 3rd & 4th Grade Redwood Choir Parents/Guardians,

I hope you are doing well. We are so fortunate to have such a fantastic turnout for choir this year! This is the most students we have had for choir and we are so delighted that so many students are involved! Due to the large number of students in choir, we have decided it is in the best interest for the students to split rehearsals between 3rd and 4th grade.

Beginning Monday, September 29th and for the remainder of the year:

-3rd grade choir will meet Mondays before school at 8am

-4th grade choir will meet Mondays after school from 3:30-4:15pm (note end time at 4:15)

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we continue to support our wonderful students as they participate in choir.

Best,

Bethany Westphal

Notes from the Nurse:

It’s cold and flu season, which means viruses are on the rise!🤒 I wanted to take the time to send home a few reminders for school attendance and what to be looking out for.

• If your child has diarrhea or vomiting within the past 24 hours, keep them home.
• If your child has a continuous or disruptive cough, keep them home.
• Temperature/fever above 100 F by mouth, keep them home. Students need to be fever free without the use of medication (Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen) for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Signs of conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) such as red, crusty or swollen eyes, keep them home.

Good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses from spreading in the classroom. If your child continues to be sick, please reach out to your pediatrician for further guidance. Our goal is to keep everyone as healthy as possible, we thank you for your cooperation at home as well.

Redwood Elementary invites all Families to participate in Redwood's Annual Kalahari Night on Thursday, March 5th. To reserve your room use the link below.

Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/e/51108136

Calling all recyclers! The Redwood art room is always in need of the following: plastic grocery bags, newspaper, and egg cartons (plastic or styrofoam only). If you have any of these items, please drop them off in the art room. Thank you!

November

26-28 No School Thanksgiving Break

December

3- Picture Retakes and Candids

10- Snowflake Shop

16- 3rd & 4th Music Concert

16- PTA Meeting 4PM

17-Marco's Pizza Night

17- LEAPS Sing-a-Long

19-Winter Class Parties

20 December -January 4th Winter Break

Please remember that all daily absences must be reported to the school attendance line. If you do not call your student off from school, we are required by law to call and check on the reason for the student's absence . Please contact the school attendance line at 440-930-8291 prior to the school day starting.

We invite all Redwood families to join the Redwood PTA! Attending meetings is not a requirement to be a part of this great organization. Click on the image below to sign up today.

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Website

Website: https://www.avonlakecityschools.org/redwood
Location: 32967 Redwood Blvd, Avon Lake, OH 44012, USA
Phone: (440)933-5145
Twitter: @RedwoodAvonLake