Woods Lake Elementary

Hello Woods Lake Families,

March is Reading Month, and we are thrilled to kick off this celebration with the Read to Them Program! This initiative will help foster a love for reading in our students.

As we focus on reading, we also want to emphasize the importance of attendance, student achievement, and positive behavior. Your support at home is crucial in helping our students succeed in all areas.

Thank you for being a part of our school community!

Educationally,

Linda Mitchell, Principal

Parents and Guardians,

Our next Book Club meeting is rescheduled to Tuesday, March 18th at 5:00 pm in the library at Woods Lake to discuss our 4th book: This Sweet Earth

If you'd like to retrieve a discounted copy of the book from our local, neighborhood bookstore, The Bookbug then please click on the following link: This Sweet Earth and use

DISCOUNT CODE: WOODSLAKE at check out.

Thank you

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.

2. The PTO is working on the Woods Lake yearbook! A flyer will be coming home with students this week with information on how families can purchase copies and take advantage of creating 2 *free* personalized pages of pictures and memories that will print in your yearbook only. Look for the flyer in this newsletter and in your child's folder! Any questions may be directed to WoodsLakePTO@gmail.com

1.On Monday, March 3, 2025, students in the 3/4 split, 4th and 5th grade will attend the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Field Trip. Please make sure that you send the signed permission slip back to the school or give verbal approval over the phone or via email that your child can attend the trip.

2. Every Monday starting on March 3, 2025 students will receive a hot breakfast.

3. Wednesday, March 5th is PEEP and Kindergarten Orientation at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. This is a great time to get your child registered for the 2025-2026 school year.

4. On Wednesday, March 5th students in grades 3 will attend the Nature Center.

5. Mobile Dentist will be at the school on Thursday, March 6, 2025

6. The Woods Lake PTO is bringing you HAT DAY! Take part in this fundraiser by bringing $1 to your classroom teacher on Thursday March 6th. For Thursday only, you can wear either your favorite hat or a silly hat! We can't wait to see your hats!

7. No School for students on March 7th. This is a records Day for teachers.

8. 5th grade students have been invited to Saturday School to improve in the areas of reading and math. Saturday School will be held at Edison on March 8th, March 15th, and March 22nd. Students will take a field trip on May 3rd. School will be in session from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Edison Academy located at 831 Lake Street. You will be responsible for transporting your child to and from school. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We have 16 spots available. Please take advantage of this great opportunity for your child. Please contact the Main Office to sign a permission slip.

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. If you need assistance with winter gear for your children then please contact Dana Flynn with Communities In Schools at 269-337-0790.

12. 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.

13. If you are in need of weekend food packs or need help with food 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