Twin Lake Elementary Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter - Week of November 3, 2024

Dear TLE Families,

Fall is here and the weather is changing! Please make sure to dress your small people in appropriate gear for the day. Layers are especially helpful when it is chilly in the morning and warmer in the afternoon. Please remember that unless it is raining we go outside for recess - two times per day. Please help us keep everyone warm and cozy!

Our November theme is Teamwork! Here is why we focus on teamwork -

Teamwork improves communication.

• Teamwork helps us improve our verbal and non-verbal communication skills, conveying that we care and have a relevant message.
• Teamwork builds interpersonal awareness. Growing a great team requires us to first build strong relationships through a better understanding of ourselves and others.
• Teamwork celebrates diversity. Teamwork thrives from diverse ideas that come from a mixture of different genders, cultures, expertise, experiences, and problem-solving approaches.

Thank you for being part of our Twin Lake family. As always, please reach out to the office if you have any questions. We are here to help!

Thank you!

Mrs. Bennink

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/twinlakeelementaryschool

You can visit our school's website and order books online or set up an "e-wallet" for your kids to use to purchase books! Remember, this is a fundraiser for our PTO and adds books to all of our kids' classrooms.

Thank you!

Hello Families!

I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of coming to school every day. Attendance affects academic scores in reading and math. Even if a student is called in as excused, missing school is a significant issue. We want to work with you to make sure your students are coming to school.

Chronic absenteeism is missing 10% or more of school days missed. This is for students that are excused or unexcused. We want your students to be here and we will work with you to ensure your student's success.

Please reach out if you have questions and watch the video below from Attendance Works.

Thank you!

https://vimeo.com/101425388

We love to celebrate our students for being leaders and showing "The Rocket Way!" Thank you to everyone that makes an impact on our students!

Rocket Slip Friday Drawing Winners - each of these students demonstrated

Respect, Pride, and Integrity!

Congratulations to Olive, Jasper, Roczen and Braiden! (Also Ellery - not pictured) Go Rockets!

If your student is interested in theatre - RP has a great program and a fun opportunity for young students!

Every year we ask families to complete a household income survey. This information helps us with funding for Title I and At-risk programs for our school. These programs help us with small groups for extra reading and math help and other valuable programs for our kids.

At the beginning of the year, we asked families to complete their parent portal information, but a few of our families "clicked through" this survey. If you could please complete this, we would be really appreciative!

Please click and complete the survey below (if you missed it at the beginning of the year):

https://reethspuffer.familyportal.cloud/

- Have them click "apply for benefits" and follow the prompts

Here is a great opportunity to enjoy some family time together!

Thank you to everyone that donated new and gently used socks for Muskegon Rescue mission! We had over 500 pairs of socks donated to help our friends in need! This is such a great example of the caring community of Twin Lake. What a great lesson to teach our children.

Pictured is Mrs. Mason's class that brought in over 300 pairs of socks!

The hockey coach has asked that I share this information with you for a newsletter IF you include things like this. It is registration for Norton Shores Rec Hockey. For hockey, there are not school specific youth leagues and this would be the simplest entry level.

https://nortonshoresparksandrecreation.com/2024-25-hockey-registration/

Our lost and found table is growing exponentially! Please check this picture and if you see anything that might be from your house, please call the office or email Mrs. Bennink benninkj@reeths-puffer.org.

November

• 1st Country Meats Beef stick fundraiser ends

• 8th Popcorn Friday 8:30am-12:00pm (volunteer to pop/bag/deliver)

• 13th PTO Meeting 4pm (all TL parents/teachers welcome)

• Fall Book Fair during week of conferences

December-

• 11th PTO meeting 4pm (all TL parents/teachers welcome)

• 13th Popcorn Friday 8:30am-12:00pm (volunteer to pop/bag/deliver)

• 13th Holiday Dance 6pm-7:30pm (volunteers needed)

• 16th-20th Holiday Shop (volunteers needed)

10/28 - 11/8 - Parent teacher conference window - your child's teacher should be reaching out to you to schedule a conference

11/1 - Half-day for students, teacher PD in the afternoon

11/4 - 11/8 - PTO Bookfair

11/13 - 4pm PTO meeting

11/18 - Board meeting ESB

11/27 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Break

Click HERE for an RP parent friendly elementary calendar

Happy Birthday to Scarlett, Paxton, Autumn, and Jaxx!!

Little Rockets basketball registration information.

Mrs. Joanna (Joey) Bennink

Principal, Twin Lake Elementary School

Email: benninkj@reeths-puffer.org

Phone: 231-719-3190, Ext: 2225

Location: Twin Lake Elementary School, 3175 5th Street, Twin Lake, MI, USA