Squawk Talk Newsletter

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

Transportation Dept: 248-684-8200

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.

January 19th Family Skate Night 5:00-7:00

January 20th No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 23rd GLOW Lunch

January 24th Half Day Dismissal at 12:40

February 1st HVS Kids Heart Challenge Event

February 4th Early Release Dismissal at 2:37

February 12th Student Count Day

February 14th - 18th No School

Students have earned an exciting incentive for raising over $20,000 in the Color Run in October. On Thursday, January 23rd, the PTA will be decorating for all lunches for them to glow crazy!
Kids are welcome to wear clothing that will glow in the dark and/or are black light reactive, but please keep in mind that this is in no way required for them to have a good time.
We can’t wait to celebrate them being glow-getters!

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...

Alex Knapp

Mack Hill

Mallory Gramling

Maren Lemaster

Robert Ramirez

Lochlan Nestor

Lillian Downey

Piper Chappell

Adelynn Richardson

Victoria Modica

Nico Landavazo

Sigurd Crowe

Christian Simpson

Mrs. Hoj's class is still in the lead with 839 tickets, but Mrs. Robert's class (3rd) closed the lead with 835 tickets! Great job 3rd grade classes!

Mr. Petredean's class hit 101 tickets and will get their SOAR goodie bag delivered tomorrow!

Whole school total is 8,697! Fancy Day will be ON 2/7/25.

Congratulations to our group of students who earned Student of the Month for the month of December. Keep on shining!

Esme Kovacs

Helen Cooper

Leo Aretha

Lucas Kosal

Rylee Underwood

Hadley Timm

Sophia Krcek

Callan Campbell

Cairo Wormnest

Lily Hack

Mason Christy

Madelyn Wang

Andi Knapp

Emma Minna

Aria Masters

Caleb Holsbeke

Katelyn Sprague

Jacob Miles

Aiden Gibson

Christian Gates

Emma Middlekauff

Maya Kiligian

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.

Lakewood Elementary - Library

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. 1/20 No School

Tues. 1/21 Cheerio

Wed. 1/22 Reduced Sugar Apple Jacks

Thurs. 1/23 Whole Grain Goody Bun

Fri. 1/24 Chef's Choice

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

Mon. 1/20 No School

Tues. 1/21 Big Bambino, Baby Carrots & Fresh Apple Slices

Wed. 1/22 Chicken Nuggets & California Blend Vegetables

Thurs 1/23 Spaghetti Nest & Meat Sauce

Fri 1/24 1/2 day Turkey Ham & Cheese on Hawaiian Bun

- This weeks grab and go: Cheese Stick & Danimals Yogurt

*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.

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.

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.