Redwood Reader

Title: Fall Fest Coming October 3rd!

Please check out the google form to learn about Fall Fest and the opportunity to volunteer. Planning will begin soon and we need help to make it a success!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/152oKWbRIXFolQ_eP72xEn5KM7hL45sDyD_YCLSGcSCg/edit

Thank you,

Redwood PTA

If you are interested in being a room parent or party volunteer this year, please take a moment to fill out the form using the link below.

Link

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.

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Football Season is HERE! It’s hard to believe that we will be hosting our first Varsity football game on Friday, September 5th, against Highland High School at 7:00 PM. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of our student seating policies at Friday night home football games.

In order to enhance safety and spectator enjoyment, the following procedures have been implemented for all home football games:

1. All elementary students (K-4) must be accompanied by a parent/adult in order to enter the stadium.

2. All elementary students (K-4) will sit with their parents/adult in the home bleachers.

3. Students (K-4) must remain in the bleachers during the game unless visiting the concession stand/restroom with their parent/adult. They cannot play football or tag in the open areas during the game.

4. Students in grades 5-8 will sit in the bleachers (The Pier) in the west end zone. Students must remain in the bleachers during the game. The 5-8 student section will be dismissed to the concession areas by bleacher section near the end of the second quarter. Learwood will exit near the away team concession stands, Troy students will exit towards the home concession stands. Students will be permitted to reenter The Pier anytime during halftime, as long as they are not interfering with band traffic.

5. Supervision staff will be stationed near the concession stands and in the paved area in front of the concessions to monitor student behavior.

6. Students are not permitted to leave their seats outside of the times mentioned above.

7. Students in grades 9-12 will sit in the normal student section on the northeast side of the stadium.

8. Please be reminded that backpacks, outside food/drinks, footballs, soccer balls, etc.…, are not allowed to be brought into the stadium. Also, noise makers are prohibited at games.

Students who fail to comply with these requests will be asked to return to their parent(s) and asked to remain under their parents’ supervision. If a parent is not in attendance, that parent will be contacted and asked to take the student home. Any violations of the rules and regulations as set forth by the district administration could result in being escorted from the stadium and possible forfeiture to attend future stadium events.

Student attendance at sporting events is an important element to promoting school spirit. It is our hope that students sitting in the bleachers will cheer and support the cheerleaders, band, and athletes on Friday nights. We appreciate your understanding and assistance as these actions are intended to ensure the safety and the enjoyment of the evening for all spectators.

Welcome back to Redwood! As we start the new year we have a couple reminders 😊 All medication must be brought into school by an adult with completed paperwork. We can not accept any medication without an over the counter form signed by a parent, or prescription medication signed by the physician & parent. Daily prescription medication, or any prescription medication that will require a tablet count, can only be dropped off when a nurse is in the building, 9:45 -3:00. Please reach out nursing if you need to arrange another time to drop off. All over the counter medication MUST be in an unopened box/container and dosage must meet the requirements on the package for age and dose.

Have a great start of the year!

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.

Calling all fans of our Redwood artists, make sure you are signed up for Artsonia! This is a website where you can view your student's amazing artwork, and can purchase keepsake gifts with their unique creations. All proceeds benefit the Redwood art program. We have moved all the Erieview student accounts over to Redwood, so if you were signed up in the past, you are ready to go! If you are a new student, or haven't yet signed up, below are the link and school code to get started. Be on the lookout for new masterpieces as our students finish up their 1st projects of the year!

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

Code: FZ3SDSC2

I know the school year is just getting started, but school refusal cases can come up quickly. I wanted to share a helpful opportunity for parents: Navigating School Avoidance – Speaker Series

Details:

• When: Wednesday, September 18, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Where: Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. or online

About the program:
Does a child in your life struggle to get to school because of stress, anxiety, or bullying? Rob Adams, PsyD (Barlow & Adams Behavioral Health) and Rebekah Bryson, LISW (therapist and school social worker for Avon Local Schools) will talk about what can cause school avoidance and share ways families can:

• Communicate more effectively with their child
• Use positive strategies to manage stress
• Work together with teachers, counselors, and therapists to support school success

Other info:

• Adults only
• Childcare for ages 1–12 is available with registration: Register for childcare
• Virtual attendees will get Zoom info after registering
• Open to Northeast Ohio residents

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!

September

24- Early Release Day

24-Marco's Pizza Night

27-Homecoming Parade

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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Store link for Avon Lake: https://1stplace.sale/7283

The Safer Ohio School Tip Line is a free safety resource available to all Ohio schools. The tip line is an anonymous reporting system that accepts both calls and texts 24 hours-a-day.

Website

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