Woods Lake Elementary

Hello Woods Lake Families,

This week, students in grades 3-5 will continue with M-STEP testing. It is crucial that students are present in school every day and arrive on time. Your support in improving attendance, promoting positive behavior, and enhancing student achievement is greatly appreciated.

Educationally,

Linda Mitchell, Principal

Dear Woods Lake Families,

We hope this message finds you well. We would like to remind you that students are not permitted to bring cell phones, Apple watches, smart watches, or any recording devices to school.

To ensure a focused learning environment, students must turn in any such devices to their teacher at the beginning of the school day. These items will be returned at the end of the day. We encourage you to consider not sending these devices to school at all.

Please note that the school cannot be held liable for any lost or damaged devices. Additionally, during the M-STEP testing window, which begins next week, these items must not be present in the classroom.

Thank you for your understanding and support in maintaining a productive school environment.

Sincerely,

Linda Mitchell, Principal

Sierra Prather, Assistant Principal

The district will begin a series of meetings to begin the rollout of the KPS 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade will lead the sessions, which are planned at every school and are open to the public. If you are unable to attend the meeting scheduled at your school, you may attend a different session. You can download the list by clicking the link below the image.

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.

All are welcome to attend the next PTO meeting on Tuesday April 22nd at 6 p.m. in the school library. We will be planning the Spring Book Fair and Teacher Appreciation Week! Email woodslakepto@gmail.com with any questions.

It's time for the Spring "Buy One Get One" Scholastic Book Fair! Volunteers are needed to help students shop during school hours on Monday April 28th through Friday May 2nd. Click the following link to help with the Book Fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084CA8A72FAAF94-53564408-scholastic

We also welcome families to shop with their students on two special dates and times: Tuesday April 29th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and Thursday May 1st from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Set up your students e-wallet to make shopping simple and convenient! Visit our Book Fair homepage to set up your e-wallet:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/woodslakeelemk

The Book Fair is a fundraiser for our school. Your PTO thanks you for participating!

It's not too late to purchase your Woods Lake Yearbook! Visit the following link to preserve your student's memories of this school year: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=10161047761341

1. M-STEP Testing continues for students in Grades 3-5. Testing will continue through April 25th.

2. All are welcome to attend the next PTO meeting on Tuesday April 22nd at 6 p.m. in the school library. We will be planning the Spring Book Fair and Teacher Appreciation Week! Email woodslakepto@gmail.com with any questions.

It's time for the Spring "Buy One Get One" Scholastic Book Fair! Volunteers are needed to help students shop during school hours on Monday April 28th through Friday May 2nd. Click the following link to help with the Book Fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084CA8A72FAAF94-53564408-scholastic

We also welcome families to shop with their students on two special dates and times: Tuesday April 29th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and Thursday May 1st from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Set up your students e-wallet to make shopping simple and convenient! Visit our Book Fair homepage to set up your e-wallet:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/woodslakeelemk

The Book Fair is a fundraiser for our school. Your PTO thanks you for participating!

It's not too late to purchase your Woods Lake Yearbook! Visit the following link to preserve your student's memories of this school year: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=10161047761341

3. Rotary For Reading Club will be at the school to visit 2nd grade classes on Monday, April 21st.

4. Tuesday, April 22nd-Bus Driver Appreciation Day.

5. Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day.

6. Wednesday, April 23rd is Secretaries Day (Administrative Professionals' Day). Please help us to celebrate our secretaries.

7. Tuesday, April 29th-Strategic Planning Meeting with Superintendent, Dr. Slade at Woods Lake at 6:00 pm.

8. Wednesday, April 30th-Gilmore Piano Lab Recital @ 6:00 pm.

9. Please make sure that you completed the online Letter of Intent to secure your child's enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.

10. Students participate in outdoor recess so please make sure that your student dresses according to, the weather.

11. 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.

12. If you are in need of weekend food packs, need help with food or other resources 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