Woods Lake Elementary

Hello Woods Lake Families,

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, let's take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication our teachers show every day. Your support can make a difference in their efforts to improve student achievement and foster positive behavior.

Here are a few ways you can help:

1. Share Gratitude: Encourage your child to write a thank-you note or create a small card for their teacher.
2. Promote Attendance: Remind your child of the importance of being present and engaged in class. Every day counts!
3. Encourage Positive Behavior: Discuss the value of respect and kindness towards teachers and classmates.

Your involvement helps create a vibrant learning environment for our students.

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.

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.

2. Tuesday, May 6th grades K-1, Dance Company Field Trip to Miller Auditorium.

3. 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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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