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March 2, 2025 Update for Families
March 2, 2025 Update for Families
Click Subscribe below at add our WMAES Family Calendar to any calendar app on the device of your choice. You can also click here to visit the calendar page and view information about subscribing.
Intent to return Reminder
Intent to return Reminder
The Intent to Return form for the 2025-2026 school year is still open in the PowerSchool Parent Portal! You can sign in using your parent portal account at https://powerschool.wma-es.com/public/home.html. Once logged in, look for the Intent to Return link in the navigation menu on the left side of the start page.
Submitting this form ensures your student has a reserved spot at WMAES for next year. If you haven’t completed it yet, please do so as soon as possible before the window closes. If you have multiple students at WMAES, remember to fill out a separate form for each of them.
It’s truly a privilege to serve such an amazing school community, and we look forward to another great year together. Thank you for being part of WMAES!
WMAES Breakfast March 2025 - Google Docs.pdfWMAES Lunch March 2025 - Google Docs.pdf
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We are looking forward to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, an important opportunity to discuss your student’s progress and continue our partnership in their education. Please take note of the following dates and times:
Wednesday, March 5 – Virtual Conferences | 5:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, March 6 – In-Person Conferences | 5:00-7:00 PM
Friday, March 7 – No School for Students
Parent-teacher conference registration is available at https://www.myconferencetime.com/wmaes/. Virtual conferences will be held on March 5 from 5:00-7:00 pm and in-person conferences will be held on March 6 from 5:00-7:00 pm. As a reminder, there is no school for students on Friday, March 7. We hope that these time slots will accommodate your schedule and look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress. A helpful guide to signing up for a conference can be found at the link below. Thank you!
https://www.myconferencetime.com/info/help/video-how-to-sign-up/
Noon dismissal for students March 14
Noon dismissal for students March 14
Students will be dismissed at noon on Friday, March 14, due to an afternoon staff professional development session. We kindly ask that you plan accordingly for the pickup of your students, as teachers will be quickly transitioning into their meetings following dismissal.
Dollar No Uniform Day March 14
Dollar No Uniform Day March 14
📚 Happy Reading Month! 📚
📚 Happy Reading Month! 📚
We are excited to kick off Reading Month at WMAES! This year's theme is Caldecott Chronicles: Celebrating the Best! Throughout March, we have fun activities, competitions, and special events planned to celebrate the joy of reading.
📅 Reading Month Calendar & Reading Logs
📅 Reading Month Calendar & Reading Logs
A Reading month calendar was sent home with your student. This calendar includes all the important information for families, as well as a reading log to track minutes read at home.
Prizes will be awarded to the top reading class in each group (Y5-2nd & 3rd-5th), as well as individual top readers!
Reading logs must be turned in every Friday (except for the first week, when they are due on Thursday, March 6 due to no school on March 7). Students love seeing their class standings each week! The final deadline for all reading logs is March 21.
School-Wide Goal: 90,000 minutes! Let’s work together to reach this milestone!
📢 IMPORTANT: Volunteer Forms Needed for the Read-In!
📢 IMPORTANT: Volunteer Forms Needed for the Read-In!
If you plan to attend the Read-In on Friday, March 14, you MUST have a volunteer form on file.
Deadline to submit volunteer forms: Thursday, March 6
We are not able to process forms on the day of the Read-In.
If you are unsure whether your volunteer form is on file, please check with the office before the deadline.
🎉 Special Reading Month Events
🎉 Special Reading Month Events
📖 Read for “FUNds” (March 3-14) – Help us raise funds for our Literacy Nest! Each student’s goal is to raise $2 to help maintain our wonderful book checkout system. Any additional funds will go toward purchasing new books.
🎨 Bulletin Board Contest – Each class will decorate a bulletin board based on their favorite Caldecott Medal or Honor Book. Families can vote for their favorite board on Facebook in mid-March!
📚 Read-In Event (Friday, March 14, 8:20-9:00 AM) – Our Elementary Read-In will take place in the gymnasium. Parents are welcome to join us and read with their student(s)! Check-in will begin at 8:10 AM. Reminder: Volunteer forms must be submitted by March 6!
👕Dress-Up Days – Join in the fun!
Wednesday, March 5: Wordy Wednesday – Wear a shirt with three or more words
Wednesday, March 12: Favorite Color Day – Illustrators use different colors—wear your favorite color!
Monday, March 17: 💚 GREEN! Day – Wear green in honor of the Caldecott Honor Book, GREEN!
Wednesday, March 19: Hats Off to Reading – Wear your favorite hat
Wednesday, March 26: Caldecott Award Dress-Up Day – Dress as a character from a Caldecott Medal or Honor Book
🎉 Reading Month Assembly (Wednesday, March 26) – We will celebrate our reading achievements and see how many minutes we read as a school!
Thank you for supporting Reading Month at WMAES! Let’s make it a month full of great books, fun competitions, and lots of reading! 📖💙
Save the Date - Roller Skating Party at GR Skate Kentwood 3/27 6-8 PM
Save the Date - Roller Skating Party at GR Skate Kentwood 3/27 6-8 PM
Order Your Elementary Yearbook Today!
Order Your Elementary Yearbook Today!
Parents, don’t miss out on this special offer! Order your elementary yearbook before April 3, 2025, and receive two free custom pages to personalize with your family’s favorite memories.
Important: All custom pages must be submitted to TreeRing by April 3, 2025 to take advantage of this free offer.
Make your child’s yearbook even more personal and meaningful! 💙📖
📍 Order here: TreeRing Yearbook Purchase
Galaxy Glow Gala March 14
Galaxy Glow Gala March 14
Join us for a night of music, fun, and glowing memories at our Elementary Family Dance!
📅 March 14
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
🎟️ Pre-sale and at-the-door ticket sales available!
🛍️ Glow bracelets & necklaces for sale at the door – $0.50 each
🥤🍿 Drinks & snacks available
♻️ Paper Gator Recycling Contest ♻️
♻️ Paper Gator Recycling Contest ♻️
Help WMAES support our sustainability efforts and win $5,000 for the school to use toward supplies!
From January 11 to April 11, 2025, Paper Gator will award $5,000 to the school with the largest increase in recycled paper products.
The following recyclable paper items are eligible:
✅ School/office paper
✅ Newspapers
✅ Magazines
✅ Junk mail
✅ Soft and hard cover books
✅ Shredded paper
✅ Paperboard (e.g., tissue boxes, cereal boxes)
✅ Cardboard (12x12 or smaller)
✅ Wrapping paper (no foil or sparkles)
Drop-off Location: Paper Gator dumpsters are located behind the school, accessible via the Wilson driveway.
Whether you're tidying up after the holidays or diving into spring cleaning, every little bit helps us reach our goal!
Happy Recycling!
Assistance Program INFORMATION
Assistance Program INFORMATION
We are excited to continue our efforts in supporting our students through our assistance programs. Our resources have expanded this school year, and we want to ensure you are aware of the benefits available to our entire community.
Our new counseling service, the School Assistance Program (SAP), is offered through Pine Rest, a professional mental health service. This program provides five free, confidential counseling sessions per episode of care and is available 24/7 to anyone in the student’s household.
To access this service, simply call 800.442.0809, press 1, and follow the prompts. Be sure to mention, “I have an SAP with West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science.”
To learn more about all the benefits provided by this program, please watch the introduction video. Click the link below or paste the URL into any browser:
SAP Video – Password: SAPOrientation
URL: https://vimeo.com/video/956870695?share=copy
Please note that all services provided through the SAP are 100% confidential. We hope this resource can support you and your family whenever needed.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
WMAES Text Updates Opt-In
WMAES Text Updates Opt-In
Please refer to the information below for everything you need to know to sign up for text updates from WMAES. We look forward to being able to utilize texting as a convenient means of providing links to our newsletters, reminders about upcoming dates, weather-related closing notifications, and more. As shown in the flyer below, simply text Y or Yes to 67587 from a number you have on file with the office to get signed up. Coming soon, we will also be sending a one time opt-in message to all numbers on file who have not opted in to provide the option of doing so at that time.
SMS Text Opt-In Flyer 67587 Eng and Esp.pdf🌳 GSRP Nature Walk & Talk with WMAES! 🌳
🌳 GSRP Nature Walk & Talk with WMAES! 🌳
We invite you and your little ones to join us for our monthly Nature Walk and Talk! These events are a wonderful opportunity for children ages 1–4 and their caregivers to explore nature on our beautiful 62-acre campus. Each session includes a short, guided hike and exploration in our outdoor classroom featuring a sand area, magnet wall, mud kitchen, and more!
Dates & Times:
February 7, March 14, April 18, May 9, July 11
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meet us at the outdoor classroom space to the left of the Elementary building.
This program is designed to run rain, snow, or shine, so please dress accordingly. No sign-up is required; simply meet us at the designated spot, and we'll begin our adventure together! 🌞🌧️❄️
To stay in the loop and receive reminders, please fill out this short form: Nature Walk & Talk Interest Form
Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Jamieson Schultz at jamiesonshultz@choiceschools.com.
We hope to see you there and can't wait to explore and learn together!
WMAES_2024_GSRP Nature Walks (2) (1).pdf
Uniform Online Ordering
Uniform Online Ordering
Purchase uniform apparel any time from the convenience of home with free shipping.
Online Uniform Store Link: WMAES Apparel
You can also enter the URL https://wmaesapparel.secure-decoration.com/ in any browser to access the store.
A convenient printable format of Important dates for the 2024-25 school year can be found below
A convenient printable format of Important dates for the 2024-25 school year can be found below
WMAES Families Calendar List 24-25.docx
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