Redwood Reader
February 12, 2026
No School Friday, February 13th.
No School Monday, February 16th.
Tuxes & Tune
Tuxes & Tunes
On Wednesday, February 18th, Redwood students will be treated to a special Formal Classical Lunch, where they will be serenaded by the Avon Lake High School Orchestra during their lunch periods. On this day, students will be asked to dress in their best attire and remain seated at their lunch tables while parents serve the students purchasing lunch, instead of students going through the cafeteria line.
Students wishing to purchase lunch on this day will have one choice that includes:
Pizza
Carrots
Hummus
Fruit
Cookie
Milk
Students who do not wish to purchase lunch that day may bring their lunch as usual.
Kindergarten Celebrate Lincoln and Valentine's Day
Redwood Yearbook Cover Contest
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LEAPS & Kindergarten Registration
Lost and Found
Redwoods K-Kids have been kind enough to sort and organize our lost and found table. If your student is missing a hat , glove, sweatshirt, water bottle or any other item now would be a great time to remind them to check the lost and found table outside of the cafeteria.
2nd Grade Create Snowmen for Creative Writing
Basketball Reminders
We have had some ongoing issues with some of our younger students that are attending boys and girls basketball games at the high school. I was asked to share information with parents regarding expectations of elementary students attending basketball games.
- Students should not be bringing any type of ball with them to the game. It will be confiscated.
- Students should not be running all over the building playing tag or avoiding authority trying get them back into the gym.
- The H hallway, hallway on the east side of the main gym, is not for social gatherings.
- The aux gym is off limits.
- Support the cheerleaders and dance team by watching their performance and not trying to join in or linger on the gym floor.
- Please refrain from taking the warm-up balls between games and at halftime.
Last Chance To Book Your Room Before February 16th!
Save the Date Kalahari Night!
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
Book Fair Coming Soon!
Volunteers Needed
Redwood will host its annual Spring Book Fair from Monday, March 2nd, to Thursday, March 5th. We are looking for parent volunteers to help our students shop! Please consider signing up below!
Camp Invention
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program is coming to curious kids in the Avon Lake community from June 8th to June 11th! Inspire innovative thinking with fun filled STEM experiences designed to spark creativity and a love for learning. Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas, and build their own DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to secure your spot! Use promo code FUN25 to save $25! Payment plans are available.
Upcoming 5th grade Troy Students
Troy Parent Night
Save the date! Troy will host a parent meeting on Monday, April 20th, at 6:30 for any parent of a current fourth grade student. Mark your calendars to save this date.
ARTSONIA THE PERFECT GIFT!
Artsonia
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
Eager Engineers
Grab & Go Breakfast
Redwood Grab & Go Breakfast
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.
Innovation Room Graciously Accepts Your Surplus
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!
Parental request for change in dismissal
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)
Student Planned Absence and vacation Forms
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.
Electronic Student Devices - cell phones and watches
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.
Note from the Nurse
Notes from the Nurse:
If your child isn’t feeling well before school, please take a moment to decide at home whether they’re ready for the day. The clinic is always here for students who start to feel sick during school, but it works best when children arrive feeling well.
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.
Calling all Recyclers!
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!
Upcoming Important Dates
February
12-Invitational Conferences 4-7:30
13- No school PD Day
16- No School Presidents Day
17- PTA Meeting 4PM
25- Marco's Pizza Night
March
2-6 Spring Book Fair
5- Early Release Day
5- PTA Kalahari Night
6- Conference Day NO School
9- No School For Students
18- Spring Pictures
20- End of the Quarter
24- PTA Meeting
25- Marco's Pizza Box Night (Prek-1st)
26-31- ELA OST 3rd and 4th grade
The ALCS Foundation is seeking new board members!
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Redwood Elementary School
Website: https://www.avonlakecityschools.org/redwood
Location: 32967 Redwood Blvd, Avon Lake, OH 44012, USA
Phone: (440)933-5145
Twitter: @RedwoodAvonLake