We Would Love to Hear From You – Spring Family Survey

Your input is appreciated! As we wrap up the school year, we invite all families to take a few minutes to complete our Spring Family Survey:
📋 Click here to complete the survey

Your feedback helps us reflect on what’s working well, where we can grow, and how we can continue to provide the best possible experience for students and families at WMAES.

We truly value your input and use it to guide our planning and decisions for the upcoming year. Thank you for being a vital part of our school community!

🍧 Kona Ice at WMAES – Tuesday, June 3! 🍧

Cool off with a sweet treat! AKona Ice truck will be at the WMAES parking lot starting at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, June 3. Kona Ice will be available for purchase, and a portion of all sales will be donated back to WMAES. We hope you’ll stop by and enjoy a treat while supporting our school!

 Last Day of School – Friday, June 6

A reminder that elementary students will be dismissed at noon on the last day of school, Friday, June 6.

We appreciate you planning for pick-up accordingly. Thank you!

🍦Double Dip Depot Fundraiser – Friday, June 6!🍦

Celebrate the last day of school with a sweet treat! Stop by Double Dip Depot (3284 Remembrance Rd NW) anytime between noon and 10:00 PM on Friday, June 6, and a portion of all sales will be donated back to WMAES.

Field Day Volunteers Needed!

We’re excited for our upcoming Field Day and would love your help in making it a fun and memorable event for our students!

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 3
🕗 Times:

• TK–2nd Grade: 8:30–11:30 AM

• 3rd–5th Grade: 12:15–2:45 PM

There are two great ways to volunteer:

• Follow your student’s class to each station and assist the teacher.

• Run a Field Day station to help keep the fun going for all students!

💚 Sign Up Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084BAEAF2CA4FE3-56731595-field

📝 Volunteer Forms Required:
If you plan to volunteer, you must already have a completed WMAES Volunteer Form on file in the elementary office. 

Thank you for helping us create an awesome day for our students—they love seeing their families involved!

Help Us Share What Makes WMAES Special — Tell Us Your Story!

We’re gathering stories and feedback from families to showcase what makes WMAES such a unique and positive place to learn and grow. Whether it’s a favorite memory, a shout-out to a staff member, or what your family loves most about WMAES, we’d love to hear from you!

Your testimonials will help us highlight the amazing experiences happening in our school community. We’ll feature these stories in our communications throughout the year.

Click here to make a submission

Or copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ0ERwYERl-5uvrAKJEUMFDRuAtxdFVlGqVX2s0-AXD2CPwg/viewform

Thank you for sharing your voice and being part of what makes WMAES so special!

Be a Part of the WMAES Family! 

At WMAES, we take pride in our welcoming, supportive school community where students grow, explore, and thrive. From our hands-on environmental learning experiences to the strong connections between staff, students, and families, there’s something truly special about being a part of WMAES!

Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is now open! If you have a younger sibling ready to start school or know a family looking for an engaging, nature-focused education, now is the time to apply.

Apply today! wma-es.com/enroll

Help us welcome more families into our amazing community—please share with anyone who may be interested!

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.