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September 4th - 7th : NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Weekend

*Return Tues, Sept 8th*

September 16th : HALF DAY *Dismissed at 12:02pm*

September 24th : Woodside Night at the West Ottawa Soccer Stadium

October 2nd : Rainbow Run 🌈👟

October 5th : PTO Meeting @ 6pm

October 12th : Parent Teacher Conferences 5PM-8PM

October 15th : HALF DAY *Dismissed at 12:02pm*

October 15th : Parent Teacher Conferences 1PM-4PM & 5PM-8PM

October 16th : NO SCHOOL

We apologize for the slight confusion on the downloadable calendar—the district is working hard on getting everything polished up. Just a quick heads-up: students have a FULL DAY on October 12, followed by parent/teacher conferences that evening. Appreciate your understanding!

We are looking for more families to join the Woodside PTO! Participating in the PTO is a low-stakes, low-pressure way to learn what our organization is all about and see how we work together to support all students at Woodside. Meetings are held at 6:00 PM and free childcare is provided for every session. Mark your calendar for our upcoming meeting dates:

• October 5th

• November 2nd

• December 7th

• January 4th
• February 1st

• March 1st

• March 29th

• May 3rd

Staying in touch with your child’s teacher has never been easier! We encourage all families to use TalkingPoints, a simple, two-way communication app that lets you message teachers directly from your phone. It automatically translates messages into your preferred language, ensuring seamless communication between home and school throughout the year.

Here is information about our rules please follow these to have a good flow in transportation and to keep kids safe!

When dropping off your child(ren), please remember our lane procedures:

• Kiss & Go Lane: This lane is for curbside drop-off only. Please remain in your vehicle and allow your child to exit quickly and safely. This lane is meant to keep traffic moving smoothly.

• Parent Drop-Off Lane: Please PARK in parking space, this lane if you need to get out of your vehicle to assist your child or walk them to the door.

Note: Child(ren) ARE NOT to be walking across by themselves or dropped off in this lane. A parent must be accompanying child(ren) to the entrance.

Same rules follow for end of day dismissal.

We know it can be hard to watch our kiddos grow up and become more independent, but it’s time to let them take that next step!

Starting now, we ask that parents please do not enter the school in the morning to walk students to their classrooms. Our students are ready to practice walking in on their own, and this is a great opportunity for them to build confidence and independence (unless requested by teacher/staff).

We know it’s not always easy—trust us, we get it! 😊

Thank you so much for your understanding, support, and help as we encourage our students to become more independent each day!
-- Woodside Staff

If your child needs to go home a different way other than what is normally scheduled, please notify the office by phone or email perezat@westottawa.net.

Please contact the office BEFORE 3:00 p.m., whenever possible, regarding any changes to your child's dismissal plans. We will communicate those changes to the classroom to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal.

If you are curious to what your student will be having for lunch here is the menu to be able to plan and even let your child know what is on the menu! ⏬

If you would like to participate in field trips, classroom activities, Field Day, PTO events, Tulip Time, or any activity around the school you must complete the required volunteer form. Once submitted, the administration will conduct a background check, which may take up to one week to process. Please be sure to fill out and submit your form well in advance to ensure you are approved in time for upcoming events.

From the start to end of school, student phones, smart watches, and other wireless electronic devices will stay safely parked in lockers. If your student brings a device to school, it is their responsibility to keep safe.

Please keep in mind that our lockers do not lock

they are storage only.

Families, please download the TalkingPoints app to stay connected with your child’s teacher and school! Most teachers in our building use TalkingPoints to share important class information and communicate with families.

You can also use the app to message the front office about your child’s absence.

or Email our clerk.

Ms. Atziri -- perezat@westottawa.net

Download TalkingPoints today and stay connected! 💬

1) www.westottawa.net

2) Parents

3) To the right you will see (Parent Portal) click on it

4) Scroll down to (How do I sign up for an Infinite Campus Account) click

5) On the 2nd option click on (Parent Portal Request form- English)

Complete the application, be sure to use an active email as the access key will be sent to you by email.

If have forgotten the password please let us know in the office and we can help you reset the password.

You can send us a email by scrolling down and hitting contact!

Click on icon to take you to download the app.

https://westottawami.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/westottawa.jsp

Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 29 from 5:30-6:30. We are collecting bags of candy to help with this event. If you are able to pick up some candy to donate, please send it to school with your child labeled, “Trunk or Treat”. You may also drop donations off at the entryway in the morning or anytime in the office.

Thanks in advance for your help!

-PTO
*Google Form for parents to sign up to host a trunk will be coming soon!*

Holland Hospital invites all students, families, friends and faculty to join us for the 14th annual School Nurse Fun Run at Kollen Park (new location) on Thu, Oct 1, at 6 PM.

This non-competitive event is for everyone, at any fitness level, offering both a 5K run route and 1.5 mile walk/run route. It’s a perfect way to embody the Fun Run’s motto: “Healthy Families Stay Active” and enjoy an evening outdoors.

More than just a fun event, the School Nurse Fun Run directly supports Holland Hospital's School Nurse Program. Thanks to community support, this event has raised over $432,400 since 2013.

Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health. This could be a physical challenge, a change in eating habits, or starting a new wellness activity.

Use code at checkout: funrun26

Register by Sep 7 to vote for the 2026 Fun Run shirt color & guarantee a shirt!

Online registration closes Sep 28. Walk-in registration will be available at the event starting at 5 PM. Sign up ASAP to guarantee a t-shirt.