Redwood Reader
February 27, 2026
No School Friday, March 6th or Monday, March 9th.
EARLY RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 5th
Early Release Thursday, March 5th
This is just a reminder that the district will have an early release day, March 5th. Full Day Kindergarten and first through fourth grade students will start their day at the normal time, but will be dismissed from the elementary buildings at twelve noon. Dismissal will follow the same procedure as always. Walkers will begin exiting at 11:55 and car riders at noon.
All full day students will eat their lunches in their classrooms on the 5th. Lunch will start at 11:15 am and end at 11:45 am for all students. Students will have an opportunity to pack or buy their lunches as normal. There will be no extras offered on the early release day. If your child wants to receive a school lunch that day, there will only be one lunch option available.
Chips
Cheese
Salsa
Apple slices
Milk
For students in half day kindergarten and the LEAPS program, morning students will follow their normal daily routine for arrival and dismissal, abiding to normal time schedules. Students who typically attend the PM session will NOT have school on March 5th.
There will be NO Champions Program in the afternoon on the 5th. Students who typically attend afternoon Champions must be picked up at the 12 noon dismissal time.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school.
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!
E-Wallet
Redwood’s book fair is coming March 2nd-5th. Your student(s) will have the opportunity to shop during the school day. 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.
Sign Up for E-wallet HERE
Tuxes & Tunes
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 6th - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are approaching and will be held Friday, March 6th. To schedule a conference, for your student click the following link.
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Redwood_Elementary_3
This link will allow you to sign up for a time slot for one or all of your children that attend Redwood. The website is open for live sign-up and will close Wednesday March 4th. If you have questions about the sign-up process, please contact your child's teacher.
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, March 6th, or Monday March 9th.
Sweetheart Dance
Order Your Yearbook Now!
Now Available for 2025-2026
Your Yearbook Sale ends: March 06, 2026
Your Online Ordering Code is: 55AC87NX
Your Online Ordering Link is: https://ripchostudio.orderphotos.online/ordering/with?key=55AC87NX
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Please call our Customer Service Department at (216) 631-0664 Ext 28 or Toll Free (800) 686-7427 Ext. 28 if you have any questions.
Thank you for working with Ripcho Studio.
Sincerely,
Ripcho Studio
LEAPS & Kindergarten Registration
Third Grade Activities
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.
PBIS Quarterly Winners
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
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!
Attendance
JOIN THE REDWOOD PTA
Redwood PTA 2024-2025 School Year
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.
Spirit Wear
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
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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