Updates for Elementary Families

October 6, 2024 Update for Families

Dear WMAES Families,

We’re looking forward to a great week ahead and are excited to connect with you during parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday and Thursday. Your continued support plays a vital role in the growth of our WMAES community, and we truly appreciate your involvement. Please take a moment to go through the important updates and reminders below. As a quick reminder, there will be no school on Friday, October 11, following conferences. Wishing you a fantastic week!

Warmest regards,

Nathan VanDuinen

Elementary Principal

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Important Reminder

We are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for all of our students by creating a focused and engaging classroom environment. To help us maintain this atmosphere and ensure each child can thrive, we ask for your support in keeping personal items that could become distractions at home. This will also help prevent students from losing or damaging belongings they bring.

Below are a few reminders to help minimize disruptions and foster a positive, productive experience for everyone:

Please encourage your child to leave any non-essential items, such as toys, makeup, and other personal belongings, at home. These items often lead to distractions during class and can shift the focus away from our core school activities.
Keeping these items at home supports a learning-focused environment and ensures that your child is fully engaged with their lessons throughout the school day.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding in helping us create a thriving and focused learning experience for all students!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up soon! Mark your calendars for the evenings of October 9 (virtual) and October 10 (in-person). We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your student's progress and continue partnering in their education. Sign-up information will be sent to you the week of September 30.

Also, please note there will be no school for students on Friday, October 11.

Popcorn Day October 18

The WMAES Parent Team has once again made it possible for us to host a popcorn sale for students. Bags of popcorn are 50 cents. Families will still be able to sponsor an entire class for a donation of $10. Students are able to purchase multiple bags of popcorn if desired.

🌳 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!

WMAES_2024_GSRP Nature Walks (2) (1).pdf

Get Ready to Hit the Slopes! 🎿

We are excited to share that Cannonsburg offers a special punch card program for skiing and snowboarding for students (K-12) and their families! This program provides discounted lift tickets, rentals, and even private lessons.

How to Get Your Punch Card

Visit Cannonsburg’s website at www.cannonsburg.com/store.
Select the punch card that’s right for you by clicking on the C-flake icon.
Be sure to include “West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science” and our sponsor's name, Amy Brondyke, during checkout.

Punch Card Benefits

Discounted Lift Tickets for students K-12, with optional cards for parents.
Rental Discounts: $20 for rental equipment (usually $35).
Private Lessons: $10 off private lessons when booked.
Free Tubing Ticket: Once you use all your punches, redeem your card for a free tubing ticket!

Pricing Options

Ages 11+: 6-punch card for $160 or 10-punch card for $195.
Ages 7-10: 6-punch card for $120 or 10-punch card for $155.

Let’s Plan a Group Ski Day! ⛷️ Once punch cards are purchased, we can choose a day to hit the slopes together as a school community! If you have any questions or need assistance, please email Amy at parentteam@wma-es.com.

Get your gear ready, and let’s make the most of the upcoming snow season! 🏔️❄️

SponsorInformation_PunchCard.pdf

Spirit Week October 14-18

Get ready for some fun and creativity, WMAES families! From October 14th to 18th, we're celebrating Homecoming Spirit Week. Participation is entirely optional, but we encourage everyone to join in on the fun! Here's a peek at each day's theme:

Monday - Character Day: Dress as your favorite character from a book or movie!
Tuesday - Monochromatic Day: Pick a color and go all out – dress head to toe in your chosen color!
Wednesday - A Wrinkle in Time: Time travel for a day! Dress as an older or younger version of yourself.
Thursday - Rhyme Without Reason: Partner up for a twist on twin day! Instead of dressing alike, you and your partner dress as two unrelated things that rhyme (e.g., a dog and a frog ).
Friday - Eagle Pride: Show off your WMAES spirit with school gear and colors!

We can't wait to see all the creative outfits and school spirit!

Treats on the Trail October 24 - Candy Donations Appreciated

We’re looking forward to one of our favorite annual community events, Treats on the Trails. Treats on the Trails provides a fun, safe trick-or-treating experience for families on the beautiful trails at WMAES. Donations of bags of individually wrapped candy in support of the event are greatly appreciated. Candy donations can be dropped off in either the elementary or secondary office.

Families can begin entering the trails at 5:00. Costumes for students are encouraged but not required. Costumes must be appropriate for school (e.g. no weapons, blood, etc.). We encourage families to bring a bag or bucket for each child that will be receiving candy. We hope you’ll join us for this fun family event!

important details and reminders:

Families can begin entering the trails this evening at 5:00.
The last opportunity to begin the trail is at 6:00.
Costumes for students are encouraged but not required. Costumes must be appropriate for school (e.g. no weapons, blood, etc.).
We encourage families to bring a bag or bucket for each child that will be receiving candy.
After completing the trail, stop by the cafeteria to visit the Scholastic Book Fair and some of our community partners.

Candy Donations Needed for Treats on the Trail!

Help make our Treats on the Trail event a success! We greatly appreciate your support. We are looking for donations of bags of individually wrapped candy, which can be dropped off at any of the main offices.

Thank you for helping make this event special for our students!

No School for Students on October 25 and November 1 - Staff Professional Development

October Menus

WMAES Breakfast Oct 2024 .pdf

WMAES Lunch Oct 2024.pdf

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

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

WMAES Families Calendar List 24-25.docx

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