Woodside Bi-Weekly Newsletter

November 2nd : PTO Meeting @6pm

November 11th : Picture Makeup Day! 📸

November 25th-29th : Thanksgiving Break 🦃

December 7th : PTO Meeting @6pm

December 8th-9th : Winter Workshop ⛄

December 21st - January 3rd : Winter Break 🎄

January 4th : PTO Meeting @6pm

Friendly Reminder for GSRP Families!

Our front doors open on a different schedule than K-5. GSRP students should not be walking in with K-5, if you're running late, please swing by the front office to sign in so we can walk your child safely to class!

Doors Open: 8:30am
Please Sign In at Office: starting 8:40am
Dismissal: 3:30pm

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* Join Us for the Next PTO Meeting! *

Our next PTO meeting is this Monday, November 2, at 6:00 PM. We are actively looking to grow our PTO community, so whether you've attended before or have never been to a meeting, we would love to see you there! We offer free childcare during the meeting, as well as a virtual option if you prefer to join from home. Come connect with us and see how you can help support our school!

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* Morning Arrival & Supervision *

Please remember that students are not supervised before school. We have noticed many students being dropped off early, but school doors do not open for students to enter the building until 8:40 AM

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* Winter Weather Gear *

It might not feel like it quite yet, but cold weather is right around the corner! Please make sure your child is prepared for outdoor play each day with appropriate winter gear, including:

☐ Winter coat

☐ Snow pants

☐ Gloves or mittens

☐ Warm hat

☐ Waterproof boots

Students head outside for recess every day unless the temperature (or windchill) drops below zero, so having warm layers ready will help ensure everyone has a fun and comfortable time outside!

Even short absences—an appointment here, a sick day there—add up quickly. If your child feels well enough to be here, we want them here! Together, we can prevent small absences from becoming big gaps in learning.

We know the holiday season will soon begin for many families and that our Woodside community deeply values time spent with loved ones. Still, our teachers teach academic content right up until our breaks, and students miss a lot of learning when they extend vacations longer than our school calendar has planned. If you are planning on having your child miss school at all this holiday season, we encourage you to make a plan for attendance for the remainder of the year.

Consider:

• How many days has your child been present at school?

• How many days has your child been absent from school?

Thank you, families, for your support!

Las ausencias cortas—una cita por aquí, un día de enfermedad por allá—se acumulan rápidamente. ¡Si su hijo(a) se siente lo suficientemente bien para estar aquí, lo queremos aquí! Juntos, podemos evitar que las ausencias pequeñas se conviertan en grandes brechas en el aprendizaje.

Sabemos que la temporada festiva ya va a empezar para muchas familias y que nuestra comunidad de Woodside valora profundamente el tiempo con sus seres queridos. Aun así, nuestros maestros enseñan contenido académico hasta el último día antes de los descansos, y los estudiantes pierden mucho aprendizaje cuando extienden las vacaciones más allá de lo que el calendario escolar ha planeado. Si está considerando que su hijo(a) falte a la escuela en algún momento durante esta temporada festiva, le animamos a hacer un plan de asistencia para el resto del año.

¡Gracias, familias, por su apoyo!

Here is information about our rules please follow these to have a good flow in transportation and to keep kids safe!

When dropping off your child(ren), please remember our lane procedures:

• Kiss & Go Lane: This lane is for curbside drop-off only. Please remain in your vehicle and allow your child to exit quickly and safely. This lane is meant to keep traffic moving smoothly.

DO NOT PARK - THIS LANE SHOULD ALWAYS BE MOVING

• Parent Drop-Off Lane: Please PARK in parking space, this lane if you need to get out of your vehicle to assist your child or walk them to the door.

Note: Child(ren) ARE NOT to be walking across by themselves or dropped off in this lane. A parent must be accompanying child(ren) to the entrance.

Same rules follow for end of day dismissal.

If your child needs to go home a different way other than what is normally scheduled, please notify the office by phone or email perezat@westottawa.net.

Please contact the office BEFORE 3:15 p.m., whenever possible, regarding any changes to your child's dismissal plans. We will communicate those changes to the classroom to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal.

Your one link to everything a parent may need!

• Preschool & K-5 School Calendars
• Lunch Benefits Form & Lunch Menu
• Volunteer Form
  
• Transportation AM/PM Change Form
• Hand2Hand Sign Up

Download / Instructions for ....

• Parent Portal
• Talking Point
• MyRide K-12

Our Veterans Day program will be on Wednesday, November 11!

Students who have veterans in their families are welcome to invite them. If a veteran is attending, they may bring along another adult to help if they need assistance.

Unfortunately, due to space, no other family members may attend.

The assembly starts at 9:00 am, but veterans should arrive at the gym by 8:45.We look forward to honoring our veterans. We have been working on some special songs and speaking parts.

Students were given letters to invite veterans in their families, but if you do not have the letter, feel free to email me at boonej@westottawa.net.

Thank you!

Jennifer Boone -- Music / Technology Teacher

Click on the image to access these amazing fall selection read alouds!

GSRP Applications for the upcoming school year may be submitted as early as November 2026.

Your child MUST turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2027 to be eligible for GSRP.
If interested please fill out the form below for more information sent to you! 😄

Our school’s supply of small bottoms (pants/shorts) and NEW, unopened underwear in sizes 5–9 is currently completely empty. These items are so important for students who may have a bathroom accident or need a change of clothes during the school day.

If you have any new or gently usable bottoms or new, unopened underwear (sizes 5–9) that you’d be willing to donate, we would be incredibly grateful! Have pants your kids have outgrown? We will gladly take it!

Families with students in Kindergarten–3rd grade: We also encourage you to pack an extra outfit (or two!) in your child’s backpack, just in case they need a change of clothes during the school day.

Thank you for helping us take care of our Woodside students!

🐾Hello West Ottawa Families!

Looking for a fun, affordable way to get your child involved in soccer? We've got the perfect opportunity for you!

Michigan Futbol Academy is excited to bring MLS GO, Major League Soccer's recreational youth soccer program, to the Holland community!

Whether your child is stepping onto the field for the very first time or already loves the game, MLS GO provides a welcoming, positive environment where players of all experience levels can learn, grow, and have fun!

EXCLUSIVE WEST OTTAWA FAMILY DISCOUNT!

We're excited to offer $25 OFF MLS GO registration for all West Ottawa students!

Simply use promo code PANTHERS at checkout to receive your $25 discount!

Don't wait! Registration for our upcoming winter 1 session closes November 1

WHY MLS GO?

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the game of soccer. That's why MLS GO is designed to make soccer accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for families!

Here's what makes MLS GO a great fit:

• Affordable Recreational Soccer: A cost-friendly alternative to competitive travel soccer, without sacrificing a quality soccer experience.

• All Skill Levels Welcome: No previous soccer experience necessary! Whether your child is a beginner or has played before, there's a place for them.

• Skill Development: Players build fundamental soccer skills through age-appropriate training, games, and activities.

• Confidence & Friendships: Soccer is about more than what happens on the field! Players develop teamwork, confidence, and friendships along the way.

• Fun, Positive Environment: Our goal is simple: help kids stay active, enjoy the game, and build a lifelong love for soccer!

MLS GO IN HOLLAND!

Ages: U7–U14

With seasonal programming throughout the year, MLS GO gives families opportunities to get involved and keep their players active!

YOUR PLAYER'S SOCCER JOURNEY STARTS HERE!

You don't need years of experience or a competitive soccer background to be part of MLS GO. All you need is a player who's ready to learn, have fun, and give soccer a try!

We would love to welcome more West Ottawa families to the field!

For a complete overview of our MLS GO programming, please see the flyer attached to this email. The flyer includes a breakdown of our seasonal offerings, age groups, and program locations to help you find the best fit for your player.

Families can also visit our website to learn more about MLS GO, explore upcoming sessions, view additional program details, and register!

We can't wait to see you on the field!

Michigan Futbol Academy

From the start to end of school, student phones, smart watches, and other wireless electronic devices will stay safely parked in lockers. If your student brings a device to school, it is their responsibility to keep safe.

Please keep in mind that our lockers do not lock

they are storage only.