Squawk Talk Newsletter

Main Office: 248-684-8030 * Fax: 248-684-8069

Transportation Dept: 248-684-8200

Additionally, our 4th grade students donated 54 hand-made fleece blankets to Huron Valley Hospital. They spent a whole afternoon tying the blankets before they were donated.

All of our students spent the end of the week celebrating the holiday season. As a school community, we are grateful for your partnership and support. Without your support, we would not be able to continue to make a positive difference in the lives of children. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. I hope you are able to enjoy this time with family and friends.

See you in 2025!

Thank you so much wonderful PTA for a fun Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event! We appreciate all who helped and volunteered! It was a lot of fun and seeing the kids faces was magical! Thank you!!

The front office has had inquires from families asking if staff members have a list of favorite things. Scan the QR code or follow this link if you would like to have a look.

December 17th Cookies & Cocoa with Santa 5:30pm

December 20th Last Day. Return Monday, January 6, 2025

January 3rd Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off

January 13th Hungry Howie's Lakewood Family Night

Week of January 13th Fire Safety Week

January 14th PTA Meeting @7PM

Dear Lakewood Elementary School Families,

Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge, kicking off on 1/3/2025 and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.

Sign up TODAY

• Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
• OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

Thank you for your support, together we are building a Nation of Lifesavers!

Tickets are handed out throughout the day by all staff members when someone is:

Showing pride & respect

Obtaining goals

Acting responsibly

Remembering safety

Keep SOARing like a Hawk!

All collected SOAR tickets will go into a weekly drawing and the selected students will be announced Friday mornings during announcements. This weeks winners are...

Avery Everitt

Anara Merritt

Jamie Edrington

Michael Kress

Ava Anderson

Ruby Spencer

Beckett Jacobson

Dawsyn Snider

Henry Wilcox

Waylon Trombley

Ramona Tajer

Arynne Squibb

Hailey Kane

Mrs. Hojnacki's class is still in the lead with 724 ticket total.

Congratulations Lakewood, for our grand ticket total of 7,453 tickets. Getting closer to 8,000 tickets for Fancy Day!

2024/2025 STUDENT SKI CLUB

Alpine Valley Ski & Snowboard student club is an exciting and affordable way to get students involved in skiing & snowboarding. Follow this link for details.

Lakeland High School Class of 2025 are collecting shoes! This is a fundraiser as well as support for small businesses in developing nations. If you feel inclined to donate your worn, used or new shoes there is a collection box in the vestibule at Lakewood Elementary from now until January 11, 2025.

KUSP (Kurtz Unified Student Peer) team is excited to kick off a fun new segment on their WKRZ News broadcasts. They need your help! They're on a mission to collect "regionally identifying" postcards from all over the world!! If you could spread the word and share this with students, families, and friends they would be grateful.

Postcards can be sent to:

Mrs. Tabbert's Class

1350 Kurtz Drive
Milford, MI 48381

USA

Lakewood Elementary - Library

January 14th @ 7pm -PTA Meeting

February 4th @ 7pm - PTA Meeting

March 11th @ 7pm -PTA Meeting

April 8th @7pm - PTA Meeting

You can reach us at lakewoodpta1500@gmail.com

The Watch D.O.G.S and Watch M.O.M.S will take place again this year! Volunteers are required to fill out and submit a background check. Please click on the link to do so, thank you. https://app.droplet.io/form/PKvdLy

Scan this QR code to a google form to complete the initial sign up.

https://hvs.nutrislice.com/menu/lakewood/breakfast/2024-09-05

Mon. 1/6 Cheerio Breakfast Kit

Tues. 1/7 Flat Whole Grain Muffin

Wed. 1/8 Reduced Sugar Apple Jacks

Thurs. 1/9 Whole Grain Goody Bun

Fri. 1/10 Chef's Choice

https://hvs.nutrislice.com/menu/lakewood/lunch/2024-09-03

Mon. 1/6 Whole Grain Chicken Patty, Whole Grain Bun & Sweet Green Peas

Tues. 1/7 Little Caesar's Cheese Pizza, Baby Carrots & Fresh Apple Slices

Wed. 1/8 Breakfast for Lunch, Pancake on a Stick & Tater Tots

Thurs 1/9 Taco Crisp Ups, Spanish Rice & Diced Peaches

Fri 1/10 Bosco Sticks, Marinara Sauce & Steamed Broccoli

- This weeks grab and go: Cheese Stick & Turkey Honey Stick

*Subject to change without notice due to food allergies in the building.

**NOTICE**

There are airborne allergies in the building which include: cinnamon, pumpkin, squash, gourds, sesame and synthetic fragrances.

These ingredients cannot enter the building whether it is in the form of food/drinks, lotions, sanitizers, candles, sprays, fragrances, etc.

Scan the QR Code to find out more or visit www.hvmlk.org for full contest and event information.

The winter season is here, please consider sending a change of clothes for your student in a Ziploc bag to keep in their locker.

Back that winter gear, we do go outside for recess as often as we can.

The office is in need of pants, long sleeve shirts and plastic grocery bags to send wet/stained items home with the student(s). Thank you in advance for considering donating gently worn children's clothing.

Huron Valley Community Theatre Auditions coming up in January!

Please call the 24-hour attendance line at (248) 684-8018 by 9:15am if your student will

be late or absent. If we do not hear from you, the Skylert system will notify you via

Robocall. We want to make sure all our students are safe and accounted for every day.

The student must be signed-in by an adult when arriving late.

PreArranged Absence - If your student will be absent due to being out of town, etc. please fill out this form and submit it to the office:

https://coredocs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1567365/prearranged_absence_form.pdf

• We cannot accept any requests to have students “ready” for their parent/adult

to pick them up early even if you are running late for an appointment.

• All students remain in the classroom until the adult presents ID to the office and

signs them out on the sheet. At that time, the office will call for your student/s

and they will gather their belongings and meet you at the vestibule.

• Please allow us 5-10 mins as classrooms may be in transition, at lunch/recess,

WIN time, etc.

• It is District Policy for you show ID to pick up a student early from school.

• We can only release students to those listed on the Skyward Emergency List.

*The office staff may be familiar with many families. However, there are new staff in our office/building so please be prepared to show ID when asked. This is for the Safety of all students.*

At Lakewood Elementary, we want to make sure your student gets recognized on their birthday, if they would like to be recognized. Our school will continue to announce birthdays as part of our morning announcements, and we will distribute a birthday pencil on your birthday. If your child would like to celebrate their birthday with their classmates, they may bring in an edible or inedible treat for each student in their class. Edible treats must be pre-packaged (not homemade) with no nuts, sesame, pumpkin,or cinnamon*. It is very important to notify your child’s teacher immediately if you have any allergy concerns and work out a plan.

Lakewood Elementary School Webpage the webpage contains several forms you may be looking for ie: PreArranged Absence, CRC, Supply Lists, Food Service for lunch menu, etc.

HVS District Calendar 24-25 Please refer to this District calendar to preplan no school days, early release days, half days, holidays… Please see link for most current calendar.

eFunds Fund your student/s lunch account (even with free lunch, a la cart items are additional), student/optional fees ie: field trips, yearbooks…

Supply Lists Suggested supply lists. If in need of assistance with a backpack, school supplies, etc. Please contact the front office. We have many resources from the local community to help.

HR Imaging link to buy school photos HR Imaging -If anyone has any questions please contact our customer service directly. Our customer service at (815) 433-1766 and/or email custserv@hrimaging.com they will be happy to take care of you.

To purchase school photos, use “other ID’ in your students Skyward account to view their photo.

CRC (Criminal Record Check) - Online submittal link Online submittal link - must be cleared from HR to volunteer in the school. A new form must be filled out EVERY SCHOOL YEAR (Sept.-June)

Car Lane Procedures Please view this document to understand the safety of arrival/drop off procedure with the Car Lane.

Oakland County Head Lice Fact Sheet lice are considered a nuisance and not a communicable disease and where many children are together increases the chances of sharing head lice. There is continued emphasis around not excluding children from the learning environment as a result of what is deemed a "nuisance" and not a communicable concern. Additionally, we are required to maintain confidentiality.

Electronic Device Policy for student use of electronic phones, watches, etc.