Woods Lake Elementary

Hello Woods Lake Families,

As we navigate this week together, remember that every small step counts! Your support and encouragement make a world of difference for our students. Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Keep inspiring!

Wishing you a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Linda Mitchell, Principal

Parents and Guardians,

Our next Book Club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00 pm in the library at Woods Lake to discuss our 2nd book, Teaching While the World is on Fire.

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: Teaching While the World is on Fire 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.

The much anticipated Scholastic Book Fair has returned December 9th through December 12th! Students can view books and shop during school hours, and we also welcome families to shop with students on two special dates and times: Tuesday December 10th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and Thursday December 12th from 4:30-5:30 p.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/woodslakeelementaryschool1

Interested in helping run the Book Fair? We need volunteers to help students shop! Visit our volunteer sign up page today: Woods Lake PTO: Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers

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

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084CA8A72FAAF94-53564408-scholastic

1. The much anticipated Scholastic Book Fair has returned December 9th through December 12th! Students can view books and shop during school hours, and we also welcome families to shop with students on two special dates and times: Tuesday December 10th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and Thursday December 12th from 4:30-5:30 p.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/woodslakeelementaryschool1

Interested in helping run the Book Fair? We need volunteers to help students shop! Visit our volunteer sign up page today: Woods Lake PTO: Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers

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

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084CA8A72FAAF94-53564408-scholastic

2. Wednesday, December 11th is a half day for students and students will be dismissed at 12:06 pm.

3. Monday, December 16th Kids In Tune Winter Concert @ Loy Norrix at 5:30 pm

4. Winter Dance Concert on Thursday, December 19th at 3:00 pm for parents.

5. Spirit Week will be held the week of December 16th.

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

7. 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.

8. 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

Monday~December 16th

Wear holiday Colors (red/green)

Tuesday~December 17th

Wear holiday scarves and socks

Wednesday~December 18th

Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater

Thursday~December 19th

Wear anything that relates to the Grinch

Friday~December 20th

Wear your warm and cozy pajamas to school

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