Squawk Talk Newsletter

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

Transportation Dept: 248-684-8200

October 2nd Student Count Day

October 8th Early Release Day Dismissal Bell- 2:37

October 8th @ 7pm- PTA Meeting

October 11th- Color Run

October 28th - Highland Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race

November 5th - No School for Students

November 6th - Picture Re-take Day

Lakewood Elementary - Library

October 8th @ 7pm- PTA Meeting

November 12th @ 7pm-PTA Meeting

January 14th @ 7pm -PTA Meeting

February 4th @ 7pm - PTA Meeting

March 11th @ 7pm -PTA Meeting

April 8th @7pm - PTA Meeting

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.

Grades 1-2

September 30 - October 4: Make-up for Reading and/or Math

TWILA- This Week in Lakeland Athletics. It's homecoming week at LHS!!! There are lots of events all week long, with multiple home events on both Tuesday and Thursday leading up to Friday's festivities. Make sure to arrive early as the cheer and pom teams will be performing prior to the start of the game.

This year HVS Athletic events have gone cashless. Tickets can be purchased online at:

LHS Athletic Ticket Link.

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!

This week the SOAR program officially kicks off! 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...

Danny Reich

Olivia Minna

Hunter Myers

Evie Greer

Dylan Whitehead

Hazel Harries

Denise Davis

Logan Baron

Evalyn Guild

Luke Matheney

Dax Ollila

Eliza Edrington

Victoria Collins

The whole school has 1629 tickets!

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

Mon 9/30 Cocoa Puff Bars

Tues 10/1 Bagel with Cream Cheese

Wed 10/2 Mini French Toast

Thurs. 10/3 Goody Ring

Fri 10/4 Assorted Breakfast Choices

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

Mon 9/30: Hot Dog, Whole Grain Bun and Crinkle Cut Fries

Tues 10/1: Little Caesar's Cheese Pizza, Apple Slices and Carrots

Wed 10/2: Chicken Patty, Whole Grain Bun and Steamed Broccoli

Thurs 10/3: Rotini with Meat Sauce, Whole Garlic Bread and Peas

Fri 10/4:Bambino Pizza, Sweet Green Peas and Applesauce Cup

- This weeks grab and go is Hard Boiled Egg

*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.

Needed art supplies - The much needed item is Paper Towel Rolls. Toilet paper rolls are also needed.

These will be collected through the first semester or once capacity is reached. You can send these in with your student or bring them with you on Curriculum Night on September 19. Thank you in advance.

Register now for Fall recreation and enrichment programs. Lots of fun events coming up as well.

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.