Redwood Reader
November 14, 2025
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.
Updated Choir Practice Times
September 23rd, 2025
Hello 3rd & 4th Grade Redwood Choir Parents/Guardians,
I hope you are doing well. We are so fortunate to have such a fantastic turnout for choir this year! This is the most students we have had for choir and we are so delighted that so many students are involved! Due to the large number of students in choir, we have decided it is in the best interest for the students to split rehearsals between 3rd and 4th grade.
Beginning Monday, September 29th and for the remainder of the year:
-3rd grade choir will meet Mondays before school at 8am
-4th grade choir will meet Mondays after school from 3:30-4:15pm (note end time at 4:15)
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we continue to support our wonderful students as they participate in choir.
Best,
Bethany Westphal
Note from the Nurse
Notes from the Nurse:
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.
Artsonia
Don't forget to sign up for Artsonia, the website where you can view your students artwork! Our Redwood artists have been working hard creating masterpieces that they would love to share with you. Artsonia is a great way to not only view the amazing artwork, but also the place to purchase one of a kind items with your students creations! All purchases directly support the Redwood art program. Follow the link and enter the code to get set up!
https://www.artsonia.com/connect/FZ3SDSC2
Code: FZ3SDSC2
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!
Redwood Elementary School
Website: https://www.avonlakecityschools.org/redwood
Location: 32967 Redwood Blvd, Avon Lake, OH 44012, USA
Phone: (440)933-5145
Twitter: @RedwoodAvonLake