Woods Lake Elementary

Hello Woods Lake Families,

I appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we are making a positive impact on our students' lives. Thank you for being an essential part of their journey!

Wishing everyone a fantastic week!

Educationally,

Linda Mitchell, Principal

Parents and Guardians,

We had a great time during our 1st Book Club Meeting! The 2nd meeting is being rescheduled to Monday, November 25th at 5:00 pm in the library at Woods Lake to discuss our 2nd book, Teaching While the World is on Fire.

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: Teaching While the World is on Fire 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.

Hey families!

All are welcome to attend the upcoming PTO meeting, which will be held at the school library on Tuesday November 19 at 6 p.m. We will be highlighting our Second Grade Teachers and the special joys and challenges of Second Grade. Help us plan and discuss upcoming fun events for students and families, like the upcoming Book Fair! There is an online option, if you would like to listen in: https://meet.google.com/jpt-avnf-utg

1. Monday, November 18th is the first day of the second trimester.

2. Friday, November 22nd report cards will be available in the Parent Portal; parents will receive emails with the report card attached, along with instructions for utilizing the Parent Portal.

3. Principal Book Club is rescheduled to Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm

4.PTO meeting, will be held at the school library on Tuesday November 19 at 6 p.m. We will be highlighting our Second Grade Teachers and the special joys and challenges of Second Grade. Help us plan and discuss upcoming fun events for students and families, like the upcoming Book Fair! There is an online option, if you would like to listen in: https://meet.google.com/jpt-avnf-utg

5. MTSS No Behavior Referral Celebration will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 for students.

6. Woods Lake is the round up school for our local bookstore, Bookbug for the month of November. Woods Lake will receive money to purchase books if purchases are made at the Bookbug and rounded up to the nearest dollar. Please support our school with this initiative.

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