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PTO Principal's Report

Woods Lake Elementary: A Magnet Center for the Arts

PTO Principal'sReportWoods Lake Elementary: A Magnet Center for the Arts

Vision

Our vision aligns with that of the Kalamazoo Public School District. Woods Lake Elementary: A Magnet Center for the Arts will educate Every Child, Every Opportunity, Every Time!

Mission

The Mission of Woods Lake Elementary: A Magnet Center for the Arts, is a place where academics and the arts (academic excellence, respect, taking responsibility, and safety) create opportunities for learning in a safe and collaborative environment.

Continuing Goals for 2020-2021

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Academics

Priority #1- Student engagement and motivation
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Attitude/Behavior

Priority #2- Social Emotional Learning
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Attendance

Attendance is Required!

Updates:

Welcome New Staff to Woods Lake Elementary

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Mrs. Carrie Curry, Kindergarten

Mrs. Curry received her B.A. in English and her M.A. in Literacy Studies and has taught for 15 years. She comes with extensive experience in teaching reading. We are delighted to have her a part of our Woods Lake teaching team!
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Ms. Kelly Hutchings, 3rd grade

Ms. Hutchings is a graduate of KPS and completed her B.A. degree at Michigan State University in Elementary Education and has taught middle school mathematics for seven years in Colorado. We welcome her back home to Michigan!
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Ms. Roberta Perconti, School Psychologist

Ms. Perconti has been in the field of psychology for 35 years and has extensive experience in special education, programming administration, and school psychology. She comes to us with a collaborative spirit and a desire to connect with our school family.
Woods Lake Fall September 15, 2020 Open House
Parents and families were able to sign in using our google form!

Enrollment & Curriculum

Option 1= 429 students/KPS Curriculum

Option 2a= 143 students/Calvert Learning

Option 2b= 8 students/KRESA Collaborative


Total Enrollment: 580

Parent Teacher Student (update) Conference

This year, our parent teacher student update conferences will be October 15, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and October 16, 2020 from 12:30-8:30 p.m. We will be focusing on our students' current progress in each academic content area and the necessary steps to reach mastery as we end the first trimester in November.
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Half day for students/Records Day

Half day for student in the morning and records day in the afternoon for teachers and staff.

When?

Friday, Oct 9, 2020, 08:45 AM

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Parent Teacher Student PROGRESS Conferences

More information to come!

When?

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020, 04:00 PM

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Woods Lake PTO Meeting

When?

Monday, Oct 19, 2020, 05:15 PM

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School Improvement Team meeting

When?

Thursday, Oct 22, 2020, 04:00 PM