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Alamo Elementary - December 18, 2023
Important Dates
December 23-January 7
- Christmas Break
January 8
- PTO Meeting @ 4:00 p.m.
- Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
January 9
- Mileage Club
January 10
- Delayed Start, school starts at 10:00 a.m.
January 12
- Mileage Club
Camp Alamo Christmas
How Will You Show Your P.R.I.D.E. Today?
P - Positive Attitude
- Levi Ingold
- Bryn Uber
- Kayden Wikle
- Kip Datema
- Arthur Gareau
- Bryce Kahl
- Teagan Fox
- Harper Higgins
- Luke Holmes
- Beckett Buchino
Holiday Break Reading/Writing Challenge
Little Dawg Basketball
It's the little dawgs turn! Registration is now open for Little Dawgs Basketball! This fundamental skills program is a 6-week program that takes place on Saturday mornings for boys and girls Kindergarten-2nd grade! The deadline to register is January 4th! https://www.otsegops.org/departments/communityed/youthsports
Vendor Blender
Do you have your own business and would love a captive audience? Our Grad Bash has just the thing for you! They're in search of vendors for a Vendor Blender sale on January 12th during the Otsego/Plainwell game! Sign up to be a vendor today!
WatchD.O.G.S. T-Shirt Order Information
Alamo Elementary is appreciative of your efforts as we continue our very successful WatchD.O.G.S. program. When you sign up to volunteer, we provide you with a shirt to borrow for the day. However, if you would like to purchase your own, please feel free to click on the link below to order one of your choosing.
Alamo WatchD.O.G.S.
Our WatchD.O.G.S. program will officially begin for the 2023-34 school year in October. “Dads” (or dad-like figures) who are interested in signing up to volunteer for a full or half day should contact Natalie Trumley (ntrumley@otsegops.org) or Nicole Knight-Lucas (nknight-lucas@otsegops.org) via email to schedule a date.
When you volunteer, you will receive a schedule for the day that allows you to help out in different classrooms doing a wide range of activities (reading a story, working with a child 1:1 on work, playing a game with a small group). You will also have scheduled time on the playground and lunchroom to interact with students and be a positive role model for them. We need a current background check on file before you are able to volunteer.
Winter Wear
Please please make sure your child dresses for the weather. Coats, gloves, and hats are pretty much a given from now on and before you know it your child will also need snow pants and boots.
Whatever you send to school with your child, please LABEL!! There could potentially be 23 pairs of black snow pants in your child's classroom and finding their items will be easier if they are labeled.
Alamo PTO - Make A Difference
Alamo PTO needs you! The PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) is a wonderful way to become involved in your child's education and to get to know other parents and teachers. The PTO has many activities throughout the school year that you can help with by volunteering. The PTO meets once a month at 4:00 p.m. in the Alamo Media Center. Listed below are the dates for this year's meetings. We would love for you to attend!
Meeting Dates
January 8th
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
June 10th
Mileage Club
Here are the recess times for each grade level.
- K @ 11:35 a.m.
- 1st @ 11:45 a.m.
- 2nd @ 12:05 p.m.
- 4th @12:15 p.m.
- 3rd @ 12:35 p.m.
- 5th @ 12:45 p.m.
Attendance Matters
Emergency Contact
It is extremely important to have up-to-date contact information available for each student. When emergencies arise, we need to be able to contact parents/guardians. This is also the contact information that is used for school closures and district updates.
Please log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check that your contact information is current and to make any necessary changes. All families received a letter with parent login information and instructions from the technology department soon. If you need assistance or login information for the Parent Portal, please contact the Alamo Elementary Office. Thank You!
Alamo Elementary
Email: nknight-lucas@otsegops.org
Website: https://alamo.otsegops.org/
Location: 8184 North 6th Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Phone: (269) 694-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/415538888654020
Twitter: @otsegoschools