May 19, 2017 - 6590 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. CENTRAL WOODLANDS 5/6. David Simpson, Principal. 400 Alta Da
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May 19, 2017
Dear CW Families, I sent out a letter to our families earlier this morning. I have also attached it to the eNews in case you did not see it. I appreciate all of the support you have shown me over the past four years and will miss our CW family. It was an exciting day at CW today as our first group of 4th grade student visited CW. It was so fun to see their excitement as they toured the school with their Pen Pals!
David
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• 6th Grade CMS Connect: Please see the attachment from information about our 6th grade visit to CMS! This will take place on May 31st.
• MAP Testing: Our 3rd MAP testing window is open. These are quick, in-class assessments that will happen during the last 4 weeks of the school year.
• Variety Show: Our annual PTO sponsored show will be this coming Monday evening! Thank you to all of our parents who have put in countless hours to make this show happen. Students will get to view a daytime performance on Monday.
• Splash Bash: Please make sure to sign and return the Splash Bash permission form! It is attached again for your convenience.
Tweets of the Week Randy Ziegenfuss @ziegeran 4 cultural signs you’re ready to push educational innovation http:// bit.ly/25VSc49 #innovatorsmindset #digilead
M-Step As parents, you should be so proud of the effort put forth by our #cwthinkers on the 5th and 6th grade M-Step. While testing, our students were excited to celebrate the knowledge they have learned this year and the thinking they have made visible!
CENTRAL WOODLANDS WEEKLY CALENDAR May 22 - 26, 2017 Monday, May 22 -Pine Ridge Pen Pal visit, 10-11 am -Variety Show Performance – Student Performance, Cafeteria, 1:45-2:45 pm -Variety Show Performance, Cafeteria, 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 23 -HIT to Humane Society – deliver donaHons & tour, board bus 12:30 & return to CW by 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 24 -Thornapple Pen Pal visit, 10-11 am Thursday, May 25 Friday, May 26 HIT Spirit Day – NEON Day -Media Center – last day to check out a book; all books due by 5/30
CENTRAL WOODLANDS 5/6 David Simpson, Principal 400 Alta Dale SE, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: 616.493.8790
Fax: 616.493.8795
May 19, 2017 Dear CW Families, Since moving here four years ago, Central Woodlands’ staff, students, and parents have become a second family, which I love and enjoy leading. The opportunity to learn and grow among our CW community has been such a rewarding professional experience. It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter to inform you that I will be leaving my position as principal of Central Woodlands at the end of this school year to become the principal of Forest Hills Northern Hills Middle School. The decision to leave our learning community at Central Woodlands was not one I came to easily. Our district has a process in place to determine the next leader of Central Woodlands. Forest Hills is a world-class school district, which will attract many outstanding candidates to lead CW. I am confident this process will result in finding a new principal that will continue the culture of caring and thinking at Central Woodlands. I will work in partnership with the incoming principal to ensure a smooth transition for our staff, students, and families. Our Central Woodlands community is a very special place and one I will always consider to be a home. I am proud of the work and passion of our teaching staff and students. The culture of caring and thinking our “CW Thinkers” have created has been a model for the entire district. More than anything, I have appreciated the support from families, and relationships I developed at Central Woodlands. It has been a gift to be part of your child’s journey! Sincerely, David Simpson, Ph.D.
Forest Hills Public Schools - Daniel Behm, Superintendent 6590 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
CENTRAL WOODLANDS SPLASH BASH – June 2, 2017
We are excited to have our annual celebration at the end of the year Splash Bash! This is an annual tradition that allows our students to have fun with their friends at the end of our school year. This year, Splash Bash will be at the Kroc Center located on 2500 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids. During part of the time, students will enjoy their indoor pool that does feature a zero-depth option for students who prefer not to swim. Additionally, there will be other activities for students who do not want to swim. The other part of the experience will allow students to enjoy the outdoor activities and games at the Kroc Center. A giant slip and slide is part of these activities! Girls need to have a one piece or tankini type of bathing suit for this school activity. If your child does not own a one piece or tankini, they may wear a shirt over their two piece bathing suit. 5th graders & their teachers will depart CW at 9:00 am & return to school by 12:00 pm. They will eat when they return to CW. 6th graders & their teachers will eat an early lunch at 10:30 am, depart CW at 11:00 am & return to school by 2:00 pm. Please encourage your student to bring a snack for later in the day. Students should bring a bag to carry their swim suit and towel. In addition, students should have clothes that day that can be used for indoor activities in case of rain. Please sign the permission form and return it along with $8.00 (checks payable to Central Woodlands) by Thursday, May 27, 2017 to your homeblock teacher. No child will be denied the opportunity due to financial concerns.
Please return lower half of this form by Thursday, May 27, 2017 *****************************************************
Central Woodlands Splash Bash – Friday, June 2, 2017 My child, _____________________________, has my permission to travel on FHPS buses to please print Student’s Full Name participate in Splash Bash at the KROC Center with their teacher and classmates. _____ I have enclosed $8.00 to cover my child’s expense. _____ I have enclosed $______ to cover my child’s expense & additional $’s to help other students with financial assistance in the form of a scholarship. _____ I am requesting scholarship assistance for my child, thank you. ________________________________________ __________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Homeblock Teacher
Connect Day Information Central Middle School will be conducting an Incoming 7th Grade Connect Day in order to help our 6th graders transition to middle school. Students will spend three hours with their fellow classmates (the class of 2023!), CMS students and staff on Wednesday, May 31st. During Connect Day students will participate in team building, group discussion with current middle school students and staff, and lunch. All our activities are designed to introduce students to the CMS Ranger Up Philosophy of building a positive, safe and welcoming environment for all our students. Current sixth graders will be divided into five large groups in order for them to rotate through five different activity sessions. All our students will be eating lunch in the CMS cafeteria. Students are welcomed to bring their own lunch, cash or use their student lunch account. Connect Day will be held on Wednesday, May 31st. Student will ride the school bus from Central Woodlands to CMS at 10:15 and return to Central Woodlands at 1:25 pm
