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A note from Mrs. Thompson, the elementary art teacher:

Hello amazing WMAES families! I am in need of help with preparing a few important tools for our upcoming weaving unit. If you are interested in helping prepare looms for 4th and 5th grade, we would be so grateful! I promise, it will be straightforward and easy! 

Please e-mail Mrs. Thompson at melissathompson@choiceschools.com and fill out a volunteer form prior to meeting in art room (202). I am available during my planning period (changes weekly) and at 3:30 after school on any or all of the following dates (please coordinate with me on which date you'd like to come ahead of time):

• Tuesday, October 29

• Wednesday, November 6 

• Tuesday, November 12

• Tuesday, November 19

Thank you so much! We can do great things because of your amazing support!

Updates from Elementary Art

In September Tk-5th grade students harvested plants from around WMAES to create natural dye and dye wool yarn. We were all so impressed with the vibrant colors that came from the plants that Ms. Holly grew with students: orange Dyer's Coreopsis and blues and teals from indigo. We found many wild grapes and goldenrod, which dyed the yarn purple and yellow. We loved using the dyed yarn during the DeerInWater Native Practices Harvest Family Night when we created corn husk dolls! Mrs. Thompson is looking for volunteers to help prepare looms for 4th and 5th grade students starting next week. Email her at melissathompson@choiceschools.com

🌳 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:

• November 8, December 6, 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!

Picture Retakes November 6

Mark your calendars! If your student missed Picture Day or you’d like a retake, we’ve got you covered. Picture Retake Day will be held on Wednesday, November 6. More information will be sent home soon.

Save the Date - Skating Party November 7 6-8 PM

GR SKATE & EVENT CENTER KENTWOOD

14 52nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

More information coming soon! 

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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.