Dear Woodside Parents and Guardians,
As we embark on another school year, I want to emphasize the importance of strong communication between home and school. When we work together, we can create a consistent and supportive environment that helps your child thrive both academically and personally. Here’s why maintaining regular communication is so important:
Building Trust and Partnership
When we stay in touch regularly, it builds trust and creates a strong partnership between us. Your involvement in your child’s education is invaluable, and your insights into their strengths, challenges, and background help us tailor our approach to best support them.
Supporting Academic Achievement
Keeping you informed about your child’s academic progress and any upcoming assignments is key to their success. By reinforcing what they’re learning at school with your support at home, we can help them perform their best and gain confidence in their abilities.
Addressing Behavioral and Social Concerns
Consistency between home and school expectations is crucial for your child’s development. Regular communication allows us to address any behavioral or social concerns early on, ensuring that we can work together to support your child in the best way possible.
Enhancing Emotional and Social Support
Your child’s emotional and social well-being is just as important as their academic success. By staying in touch, we can ensure that your child feels supported both at home and at school, and we can address any emotional challenges they may be facing, such as anxiety or peer pressure.
Encouraging Student Accountability
When students know that we are in regular communication, they are more likely to take responsibility for their actions and performance. This accountability helps them stay on track and make positive choices.
Promoting a Positive School Climate
Your involvement and communication with the school contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone. Whether it’s attending parent-teacher conferences, participating in school activities, or just staying informed, your engagement strengthens our school community.
Supporting Transitions and Milestones
Key transitions, like moving to a new grade or preparing for high school, can be challenging for students. By keeping open lines of communication, we can help your child navigate these milestones with confidence and ease.
Conclusion
In closing, I want to encourage you to maintain regular communication with us throughout the school year. Together, we can provide the best possible support for your child’s academic and personal growth. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to check in. Your partnership is essential, and I’m excited to work with you to make this a successful year for your child.
Thank you for your continued support!
Warm regards,
Amado Pérez-Chávez
Principal
Woodside Elementary
616-786-1900
Estimados Padres y Tutores,
A medida que comenzamos un nuevo año escolar, quiero enfatizar la importancia de una comunicación sólida entre el hogar y la escuela. Cuando trabajamos juntos, podemos crear un entorno coherente y de apoyo que ayuda a su hijo/a a prosperar tanto académica como personalmente. Aquí les explico por qué es tan importante mantener una comunicación regular:
Construyendo Confianza y Colaboración
Cuando nos mantenemos en contacto regularmente, se construye confianza y se crea una sólida colaboración entre nosotros. Su participación en la educación de su hijo/a es invaluable, y su perspectiva sobre sus fortalezas, desafíos y antecedentes nos ayuda a adaptar nuestro enfoque para apoyarlo/a de la mejor manera posible.
Apoyando el Rendimiento Académico
Mantenerlos informados sobre el progreso académico de su hijo/a y las próximas tareas es clave para su éxito. Al reforzar en casa lo que están aprendiendo en la escuela con su apoyo, podemos ayudarles a desempeñarse de la mejor manera y a ganar confianza en sus habilidades.
Abordando Preocupaciones de Comportamiento y Sociales
La consistencia entre las expectativas en el hogar y la escuela es crucial para el desarrollo de su hijo/a. La comunicación regular nos permite abordar cualquier preocupación de comportamiento o social de manera temprana, asegurando que podamos trabajar juntos para apoyar a su hijo/a de la mejor manera posible.
Mejorando el Apoyo Emocional y Social
El bienestar emocional y social de su hijo/a es tan importante como su éxito académico. Al mantenernos en contacto, podemos asegurarnos de que su hijo/a se sienta apoyado tanto en casa como en la escuela, y podemos abordar cualquier desafío emocional que pueda enfrentar, como la ansiedad o la presión de sus compañeros.
Fomentando la Responsabilidad del Estudiante
Cuando los estudiantes saben que estamos en comunicación regular, es más probable que asuman la responsabilidad de sus acciones y rendimiento. Esta responsabilidad les ayuda a mantenerse en el camino correcto y a tomar decisiones positivas.
Promoviendo un Clima Escolar Positivo
Su participación y comunicación con la escuela contribuyen a un entorno acogedor y de apoyo para todos. Ya sea asistiendo a conferencias de padres y maestros, participando en actividades escolares o simplemente manteniéndose informado, su compromiso fortalece nuestra comunidad escolar.
Apoyando las Transiciones y Hitos
Las transiciones clave, como pasar a un nuevo grado o prepararse para la secundaria, pueden ser desafiantes para los estudiantes. Al mantener abiertas las líneas de comunicación, podemos ayudar a su hijo/a a navegar estos hitos con confianza y facilidad.
Conclusión
Para concluir, quiero alentarlos a mantener una comunicación regular con nosotros durante todo el año escolar. Juntos, podemos brindar el mejor apoyo posible para el crecimiento académico y personal de su hijo/a. No dude en ponerse en contacto si tiene alguna pregunta, inquietud o simplemente desea informarse. Su colaboración es esencial, y estoy emocionado de trabajar con ustedes para que este sea un año exitoso para su hijo/a.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!
Cordialmente,
Amado Pérez-Chávez
Principal
Woodside Elementary
616-786-1900
All students at Woodside that took the WIDA (English Language Development) Test have received their scores from their language teacher. Along with scores includes a letter explaining what the scores mean and what the school plans to do to support your son or daughter in increasing their English language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Letters will be going home this week with students.
School Nurse Fun Run
2024 School Nurse Fun Run | Sep 19, 2024 | Holland West Elementary
Holland Hospital is excited to invite all students, families, friends and faculty to participate
in the 2024 School Nurse Fun Run on Thu, Sep 19 at 6 PM Holland West Elementary
School. This non-competitive event with a 5K run route and 1.5 mile walk route is a
perfect way for students and families to enjoy an evening of activity together.
The School Nurse Fun Run’s motto is “Healthy Families Stay Active” and benefits the
hospital’s School Nurse Program which has raised over $345,000 since 2013.
The best part – students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their
health! It can be a physical challenge, change in their eating habits or starting a wellness
activity. Use code at check out: funrun24.
Since 1998, Holland Hospital’s School Nurse Program has been working to improve the health and well-being of students
K – 12 in the greater Holland area. From daily medication administration, monitoring chronic illnesses, implementing
emergency medical plans to treating playground bumps and bruises, the school nurses care for the physical, emotional
and social needs of over 13,000 students in 27 school buildings in six school districts.
Register by Aug 23 to guarantee a shirt. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All student participants will be entered to win a $25 Meijer Gift Card. You can earn a second entry by
sharing your goal or training photo or video on Facebook/schoolnurse5k!
Can't make it on Sep 19, join us virtually and participate in the Fun Run on your own schedule!
Scan the QR Code to register today!
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso
Welcome back to the Art Room, Woodside Families!
We are already off to an exciting start to the year in our Art Room. I will once again be posting our art projects on the digital portfolio website Artsonia, which lets us share the Artwork with friends and relatives far away. Keep an eye out for an email from Artsonia, it's not spam! If you created an account in previous years you do not have to do anything at this moment except wait for your student to finish their first project. If you have not accepted membership to Artsonia, please check it out before deleting! No personal information is shared on the site.
I look forward to working with your children and am always impressed and amazed to see how they grow, change and create over the course of the school year. I hope you will always feel welcome in the art room and that you enjoy all the masterpieces that the 2024-2025 school year will bring! If you have any questions feel free to email me at evinkm@westottawa.net
Respectfully,
Ms. Evink
Michelle Evink
Woodside Elementary
Art Teacher, Technology Teacher, WOVA Art
https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=104597
West Ottawa family!
If I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you, my name is Kim Huls. I teach 2nd grade at Woodside and I'm a WO grad myself! I serve as our West Ottawa Education Association (WOEA) Membership Chair.
Each month, we send out a newsletter to our membership. This serves as an update on some WO happenings and a chance to highlight some of membership. I'm attaching this month's newsletter to this email so you can see a preview of what it looks like. Our building representative elections are coming up, so the ARs listed are outdated from last year. Stay tuned for those to be updated next month. :)
If you're interested in joining the WOEA and you have any questions, I would love to talk with you more! Please feel free to reach out to my personal email (cc-ed on this email: kimberlyjhuls@gmail.com) or text my Google Voice number: (616)-795-9935.
Joining is quick and easy at mea.org/join and there are many benefits to membership. Our new (awesome!!) contract is a result of the hard work that our WOEA team has put in and positive collaboration with our wonderful admin and stakeholders.
I hope you're having a fantastic start to your school year! Go WO!
Transportation change/Cambio de Transporte
- https://www.westottawa.net/transportation/If you need to change/ update your address please click the following link
- Si necesita cambiar/actualizar su dirección, haga clic en el siguiente enlace
Lost and Found/ Cosas perdidas
Located in the hallway by the Library.
Please have your student check for lost clothing, hats, gloves and boots regularly.
Ubicado en el pasillo junto a la biblioteca
Por favor haga que su estudiante revise por si tiene ropa, guantes, gorros y botas extraviadas regularmente.
End of Day Reminder / Recordatiorio del fin del Dia
- Student's safety is always a top priority! We require a written note or email from parents before a student can go home with a person not listed on their emergency contacts BEFORE 2:00p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (616)786-1900
- La seguridad de los estudiantes es siempre nuestra prioridad! Requerimos una nota escrita o un correo electrónico de los padres antes de que los estudiantes puedan irse a casa ANTES de las 2:00 p.m. de alguna otra forma o con un familiar no incluido en el perfil de su estudiante. Si tiene alguna pregunta, porfavor comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela al (616) 786-1900