Redwood Reader

Redwood will once again hold its annual fall book fair from Monday, October 6th to Wednesday, October 8th. Please consider volunteering to help make the fair a success.

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Redwood’s book fair is coming October 6th -8th. Your student(s) will have the opportunity to shop during the school day. The fair is a cash or credit card only fair (sorry we DO NOT TAKE CHECKS) One way to make this a cash free transaction for them is to create an E-wallet for your student to shop. E-wallets can be created for each student and remaining funds can be used at the fair in the spring. Click the link below to learn more about or create your student’s ewallet today. Link

Save time and preorder your student's photographs on the Ripcho Studio prepay site before Picture Day by clicking the "Order Online" button below.

Don't want to preorder online? You can also view and print the portrait package order form by clicking the "Portrait Packages" button below. Print the order form, fill out the requested information, and give the order form to the photographer on Picture Day with the full payment enclosed.

Parents who have multiple children must place a separate prepay order online for each child.

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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.

Effective immediately:

• All e-bikes equipped with a throttle are prohibited from school campuses.

• All students in grades PreK–6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend home football games, and remain with them while they are at the game.
  
  

These policy updates come in response to a concerning increase in students riding motorized bikes, often disregarding traffic laws, and consequently creating dangerous situations. Unfortunately, last Friday evening during halftime of the home football game, a Troy student was struck by a motorized bike outside the stadium gates. The student who was struck was transported to the hospital for treatment, and thankfully, sustained only minor injuries.

This incident, along with one previous at the end of last school year involving a student riding a motorized bike, has prompted us to revise our bike policy. As the district has communicated at the bottom of these emails the last several messages, and in partnership with our Police Department, e-bikes are not exempt from traffic laws. Riding recklessly, such as cutting through traffic lanes, riding on sidewalks, performing stunts, or failing to yield to pedestrians, is extremely dangerous and will not be tolerated.

Consequently, and going forward, any e-bikes found on campus will be confiscated, students will need to meet with school administration, and parents will be contacted.

Additionally, while we appreciate parental supervision at our football games, please understand that staff and law enforcement officers cannot monitor every area of the stadium at all times. Students should not leave and re-enter the stadium during the game.

Effective immediately:

• Students in grades PreK–6 must sit with their parents in the home stands.
• Students in grades 7 and 8 will remain in the bleachers in the West Endzone.
• Once a student leaves the game area, re-entry will not be permitted.
  
  

Thank you for your understanding and your support in ensuring the safety of all students and attendees.

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

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!

Don't forget to sign up for Artsonia, the website where you can view your students artwork! Our Redwood artists have been working hard creating masterpieces that they would love to share with you. Artsonia is a great way to not only view the amazing artwork, but also the place to purchase one of a kind items with your students creations! All purchases directly support the Redwood art program. Follow the link and enter the code to get set up!

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

Code: FZ3SDSC2

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!

October

3 Map Reports Emailed

6-8 Book Fair

8- Night Conferences (Book Fair Open at Night)

9-Conference Day No School Students

10-No School Students NEOEA Day

15-Picture Day

15-16 3rd Grade ELA State Test

21 PTA Meeting 4PM

24 End of 1st Quarter

29 Pizza Box Night Grades PreK-1st

31 Fall parties and 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.

Purchase your Redwood and Avon Lake gear & have it shipped directly to your home

A percentage of all sales goes to Redwood PTA

Store link for Redwood: https://1stplace.sale/72840

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