Woods Lake Elementary

Weekly Update May 24-28, 2021

Hello Woods Lake Family,

Wednesday, May 26, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. will be our annual family, Everything Educational Event hosted by Mary Anne and Mike from Three Rivers, Michigan! This Open House-style family game night will be packed with fun for everyone! There will be games to take home, food, and much more. Bring a blanket, sit with your family, eat, and play your selected game.


As we comply with safety protocols, we ask that you RSVP HERE on this form so that we can gain a perspective of how many families plan on attending. In addition, we want to purchase enough FREE take-home games for families to continue engaging in learning and fun for everyone!


Save the date: KKIT is inviting you to their end-of-the-year recital! Join us Thursday, June 3rd from 6-7 pm for Music In the Park! Grab a blanket or chair for picnic-style seating as KKIT students perform solos in the soccer field behind the playground. Park in the lot off of Whites Road. In order to attend, you must RSVP and complete a health form.


As always, Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!

Micole D. Dyson, Ph.D.


Principal

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Academically Talented/Avant-Garde 2021-22

Any student who has already been identified for A/T will be invited to participate next year, regardless of whether they participated this year. We understand that this year was a unique year and that many families chose not to participate; therefore there is no penalty for this. We will let families know that if they wish to opt-out again, they may do so by contacting the elementary education office.

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Who Do I Call?

(269) 337-0790

Lead Secretary: Mrs. Janice Garneau

Child Accounting Secretary: Ms. Cheryl Knight

Behavior Specialist: Mrs. Natalie Orbe

Communities In School: Ms. Blaec Arevalo

Unresolved Issues: Dr. Micole D. Dyson

Social Emotional Learning

The Learning Hub has a Social Emotional Learning webpage with a Family SEL Guide and interactive links, PDFs to print, and more!

Motivation:

...the internal and external forces that make a person want to plan, execute and complete a desired goal or action successfully
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Intrinsic motivation comes from within, while extrinsic motivation arises from outside. When you're intrinsically motivated, you engage in an activity solely because you enjoy it and get personal satisfaction from it. When you're extrinsically motivated, you do something in order to gain an external reward.

Kalamazoo Communities in Schools (KCIS)

First Day Shoe Fund is doing one final round of distribution for the 20/21 school year. If your student wasn't able to receive a pair of shoes at the beginning of the year this year and you would like them to, please reach out to Ms. Blaec by May 17th.


Blaec Arevalo, CIS Site Coordinator

arevalobc@kalamazoopublicschools.net

(269) 815-8209

Kalamazoo Kids In Tune (KKIT)

KKIT is inviting you to their end-of-the-year recital! Join us Thursday, June 3rd from 6-7 pm for Music In the Park! Grab a blanket or chair for picnic-style seating as KKIT students perform solos in the soccer field behind the playground. Park in the lot off of Whites Road. In order to attend, you must RSVP and complete a health form.
Woods Lake Virtual Village

Our PTO invites you to the Woods Lake Virtual Village Facebook Page, click on the link above.

Everything Educational Game Night

Wednesday, May 26th, 5-7pm

3215 Oakland Drive

Kalamazoo, MI

Please RSVP HERE

Music In the Park!

Thursday, June 3rd, 6-7pm

3215 Oakland Drive

Kalamazoo, MI

Come enjoy Music in the Park! KKIT Staff will perform for you on our grassy area as you sit in family groups from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

5th Grade Farewell

Wednesday, June 9th, 10-11am

3215 Oakland Drive

Kalamazoo, MI

Fifth-Grade students and families will be celebrated as we send them off to Middle School!

Kindergarten Celebration

Thursday, June 10th, 5-7pm

3215 Oakland Drive

Kalamazoo, MI

Kindergarten students and families will celebrate with students receiving their signed promise certificates and more...
STEM Passport

Help make your summer memorable by checking out these super STEM venues! Click on the name of any of the places to see to be taken to their website for information about what things they offer and directions to get there.

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PRIZES!

Upload a selfie here with something identifiable in the photo to show where you are. For every three uploads, you will be entered into a drawing for some amazing prizes!

FAQ?

What are Woods Lake Elementary School's office hours?

Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:00 p.m.


When may I get my child's curriculum materials?

You may stop by the office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00-4:00 p.m.