

Squawk Talk Newsletter
Week at a Glance - November 8, 2024
Attendance Line: 248-684-8018
Main Office: 248-684-8030 * Fax: 248-684-8069
Transportation Dept: 248-684-8200
Principal Peaden's Pen ✍🏻
Happy Friday, Lakewood Families!
Thank you to everyone who attended the first round of fall conferences on Wednesday. We are looking forward to seeing the rest of our families on Thursday. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, there is still time. Please reach out to your child’s teacher. I also want to say thank you to everyone who has contributed towards providing dinner for our certified staff members during conferences. We loved the Nachos, and we are looking forward to the Salad Bar!
You may have already heard this from your children, but our PE teacher, Mr. VanHouzen is very ill. He will be on medical leave until the end of December. Alyssa Kormos has taken over as the long-term PE guest teacher. Ms. Kormos is currently in the final year of her teaching program to become a PE teacher. We welcome Ms. Kormos, and wish Mr. VanHouzen well on his road to recovery.
On Tuesday morning, we will recognize our veterans that are part of our Lakewood Family. Our students and staff members will line our main hallways to celebrate them as they walk with their student(s) or as their student(s) hold a picture of them. Thank you to those of you who were willing to donate food items or paper products for the reception following the parade.
Next week you will notice that afternoon car pick-up will look a little different. Rather than having students wait outside, we will be having them wait in the gym until they are called to head out to their vehicle. Nothing will change for the drivers picking up, but we ask for your patience as we transition to a new routine.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Save The Date
November 12th - PTA Meeting
*November 14th - Conferences
November 11th - Hungry Howie's "Family Nights"
November 18th-22nd - Lakewood Book Fair
November 27th-29th No School
December 2nd - 9th Cereal Drive with the White Lake Fire Department
Week of December 9th - Holiday Shop
December 9th - Hungry Howie's "Family Nights"
*Teachers will send out a sign-up as we near the dates for conferences.
Conference Dinners for Teachers Sign Up
If you are able to help feed the teachers a salad dinner during conferences on Thursday, November 14, please follow this link to a sign up genius to do so. Thank you
S.O.A.R.
ickets 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...
Bennett Burmeister
Henry Lawrence
Brynn Middlekauff
Ellie Arnold
Callen Sharer
Cassidy Gates
Chase Taylor
Ashley Reyes-Lopez
Willow Robinette
Ainsley Nestor
Jaxon Thornsberry
Alison Myers
Aarushi Lamichhane
Two classrooms earned an extra recess this week with our PBIS team by reaching 300 SOAR tickets. Congratulations to...
Mrs. Kish's class with 301 tickets earned
Mrs. Dumire's class with 326 tickets earned
The whole school has 4,852 SOAR tickets earned!! Great job, Hawks!
October’s Students of the Month
Safety Spotlight
Help Out The PTA & Let Someone Else Cook Dinner
Scan the QR Code for the Hungry Howie's Lakewood Family Nights
Follow Us On Our New Socials To Stay Connected!
LAKEWOOD PTA - MEETING DATES, EVENTS, & MORE!
Lakewood Elementary - Library
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
You can reach us at lakewoodpta1500@gmail.com
Watch D.O.G.S and Watch M.O.M.S Information
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.
Breakfast Menu
https://hvs.nutrislice.com/menu/lakewood/breakfast/2024-09-05
Mon 11/11 Reduced Sugar WG Cocoa Puff Breakfast Bar
Tues 11/12 Whole Grain Bagel & Cream Cheese Packet
Wed 11/13 Reduced Sugar Cereal
Thurs. 11/14 Whole Grain Goody Ring
Fri 11/15 Assorted Breakfast Choices
Lunch Menu
https://hvs.nutrislice.com/menu/lakewood/lunch/2024-09-03
Mon 11/11: Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Sausage Links & Tater Tots
Tues 11/12: Little Caesar's Cheese Pizza, Baby Carrots & Apple Slices
Wed 11/13: Mac'n Nugget Combo, Whole Grain Garlic Bread & Green Beans
Thurs 11/14:Bosco Sticks, Marinara Sauce & Steamed Broccoli
Fri 11/15: Taco Crisp Ups, Salsa Cup & Spanish Rice
- This weeks grab and go: Danimals Yogurt & Mozzarella String Cheese
*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 Huron Valley MLK Day Committee's Annual Art, Writing, and Multimedia Contest
Scan the QR Code to find out more or visit www.hvmlk.org for full contest and event information.
2025 Spring Baseball Registration
Wet Weather is Coming
With the winter season approaching, please consider sending in a change of clothes for your student in a Ziploc bag to keep in their locker.
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.
Office Information
ATTENDANCE
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
EARLY PICK-UP DISTRICT POLICY:
- 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.
IDENTIFICATION TO SIGN OUT STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL
- 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.*
BIRTHDAY TREAT POLICY 2024-2025
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.
Important Links
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.