Woods Lake Elementary

Hello Woods Lake Families,

I hope you remembered to "spring forward" for Daylight Saving Time!

This month, I encourage you to read together as a family, specifically the delightful book Granny Torrelli Makes Soup from the Read to Them Program. This book went home with students, along with a letter to families, and a reading schedule. Engaging in reading not only fosters a love for literature, but also supports student achievement.

Together, we can promote positive behavior and enhance attendance.

Have a great week!

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.

1. Monday, March 10, 2025 is the first day of the 3rd trimester.

2. Every Monday students will receive a hot breakfast.

3. Wednesday, March 12th is a half day for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:06 pm.

4. Thursday, March 13th is the K-2 music performance. Performance for students @ 9:35 am and Performance for families to attend @ 2:30 pm.

5. Friday, March 14th-Global Reading Challenge.

6. Thursday, March 20th is the Black History Program. Performance for students @ 9:30 am and Performance for families to attend @ 2:30 pm

7. Monday, March 24th-First grade library visits.

8. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates and please make sure that you scheduled conferences with your child's teacher:

Tuesday, March 25th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Wednesday, March 26th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Thursday, March 27th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

9. Thursday, March 27th half day for students and students will be dismissed at 12:06 pm

10. Friday, March 28th-No School for Students

11. 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 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 are responsible for transporting your child to and from school. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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

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

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

15. 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.

16. 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