WestWood/ SAGE Family Newsletter

Welcome to May! It is hard to believe it is already time to think about the end of the year. We will continue to plan for and support students during this last 6 weeks of school. Thank you for helping your students as they may experience a variety of emotions around the end of school.

We are looking forward to our May all school meeting and spending time with buddies to celebrate great endings as our theme for the month of May.

Please take a look at the resources and updates included in this newsletter to stay connected with what is happening at WestWood Elementary and SAGE Academy.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful month!

Dr. Karoline Warner

Early Release and No School Days

Kindergarten Open House

Mobile Food Shelf

Lost and Found

Bike Safety Rodeo

School Finance 101

Community Education Newsletter/Kids Company Spotlight

Upcoming Events

PTC/D.O.G.S. News

Early release day will be on Wednesday, May 1st. Students will be released at 1:50pm. There is no school on Monday, May 27th.

Save the Date

May 13, 2024 Kindergarten Open House

Students will have an opportunity to ride a school bus and see their school.

• Five Hawks and Redtail Ridge: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• Glendale, Hamilton Ridge, Jeffers Pond, La ola del lago at Grainwood and WestWood: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

If you have not yet enrolled your student in kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year, please do so today. Enrolling early helps us plan for staffing needs at each building.

Enroll today at www.plsas.org/enroll

CAP Agency (Community Action Partnership) is introducing a new service! Starting in February there will be a mobile food shelf delivery made to Edgewood & WestWood Schools. Each month there is a shopping list that needs to be completed with your family needs. Look for flyers that will come home monthly regarding the due date for shopping orders and the delivery date. Reach out to Dallas Giles, School Social Worker, with any questions at dgiles@plsas.org or 952-226-0602.

Lost and found items have been laid out on tables in the main office until May 14th. Any unclaimed items will be donated after May 14th.

Join the Prior Lake Police Department, Fire Department and Allina Health organization to participate in a family friend Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday, May 4! This event will allow children ages 3-12 to show off their bike safety skills, have their helmet fitted and enjoy a bike obstacle course. As an added bonus, they will also get an up close and personal view of different first responder vehicles.

Register for a time slot on the City of Prior Lake's website here: https://plrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program

For questions, please reach out to the City of Prior Lake's Police Department.

Phone: (952) 440-3555 / Email: Police@PriorlakeMN.gov

At PLSAS, we have a love for educating that extends beyond the classroom. Take school finance for example - it’s a very complicated topic. That’s why we’ve taken the time to break down those complex money matters into bite-sized, easy-to-digest pieces.

Introducing our newly launched School Finance 101 web page - a resource designed to provide clarity and understanding in just a few short minutes.

Big decisions will be made in the coming months that will affect students, staff and our district and it is important for each person to know and understand the issues and challenges our district is facing. Explore our School Finance 101 pages today at www.plsas.org/schoolfinance101 to stay informed and engaged in shaping the future of our educational community.

Contact Info: ptcWestWood@gmail.com

WestWoodDOGS@gmail.com

Website: https://ww.plsas.org/
Phone: 952-226-0400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WWSAGE/
Twitter: @WestWoodPLS