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Alamo Elementary - August 28, 2023
Important Dates
August 30th
- No Delayed Start, School starts @ 8:30 a.m.
- No School, Happy Labor Day!
How Will You Show Your P.R.I.D.E. Today?
P - Positive Attitude
R - Responsible Actions
I - Integrity Within
D - Determination to Succeed
E - Expect Excellence
Camp Alamo - EXPLORE, LEARN, GROW
The first week at Camp Alamo is in the books! It was so good to see all of our students and welcome them back. We had a great week and the students did an incredible job with new routines, procedures and getting back into the swing of things. Alamo is a special place to be as the love and support from our Alamo families is beyond measurable. Thank you to each and every family for your patience, flexibility and partnership every step of your child's educational journey.
Mrs. Knight-Lucas
Alamo PTO - Make A Difference
Alamo PTO needs you! The PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) is a wonderful way to become involved in your child's education and to get to know other parents and teachers. The PTO has many activities throughout the school year that you can help with by volunteering. The PTO meets once a month at 4:10 p.m. in the Alamo Media Center. Listed below are the dates for this year's meetings. We would love for you to attend!
Meeting Dates
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
January 8th
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
June 10th
Attendance Matters
Popcorn Fridays
Below are the dates for popcorn Friday this year.
September 29
October 27
November 30
December 22
January 26
February 29
March 28
April 26
May 31
Emergency Contact
It is extremely important to have up-to-date contact information available for each student. When emergencies arise, we need to be able to contact parents/guardians. This is also the contact information that is used for school closures and district updates.
Please log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check that your contact information is current and to make any necessary changes. All families received a letter with parent login information and instructions from the technology department soon. If you need assistance or login information for the Parent Portal, please contact the Alamo Elementary Office. Thank You!
Morning Arrival Procedures
In an effort to keep all students, staff, and parents/guardians as safe as possible we will be utilizing the drop-off line for students who will not be utilizing bus transportation. During the first days of school, ALL staff will be outside to greet the students. Students will meet their classroom teacher in a designated location. On the first day of school parents are welcome to park and walk their child to his/her teacher. (Please see the pick-up procedures below in reference to each grade levels location.)
Doors will open at 8:15 a.m. Students MUST stay in their vehicles until that time.
Please pull up as far as possible when utilizing the drop-off zone.
Students are to be dropped off on the curbside ONLY.
Please have your child ready to exit the passenger side of the car.
Parents who are dropping off in the morning should NOT exit their vehicles. Please give hugs and kisses at home or in the car and remind students to physically distance themselves from others as they enter the building.
Staff members will be available to ensure each student arrives safely and directly to their classroom.
Parents who do need to visit the office are asked to park or wait until the school day begins before entering the building.
During morning arrival, parents are not allowed in the hallways. If you need to talk to your child's teacher, you are welcome to email them or leave a message in the office.
Students who wish to attend breakfast can enter the building at 8:15 a.m. and head right to the cafeteria.
Students who are not attending breakfast can begin entering the building at 8:15 a.m., and will sit in front of their locker until 8:20 a.m. Adult supervision will be provided at 8:15 a.m. until the classrooms are open.
Students who attend BASE on occasion who are NOT attending BASE SHOULD NOT use their BASE code to enter the building. Abusing the privilege of a BASE code will result in the lose of a BASE code.
Please drive safe and watch your speed when driving through the parking lot.
Pick-Up Safety and Procedures
Alamo staff is committed to your child's safety and growing our relationship with parents. Below are our pick up procedures.
- Parents picking up their child(ren) from school will park in a parking space.
- DO NOT park along the sidewalk as this is a drop off zone only.
- Please DO NOT park outside the identified parking spaces. This creates congestion and can block the view of the rest of the parking lot.
- Students will wait in a designated pick up location with their classroom teacher. Teachers will be utilizing the sidewalk on the west side, the sidewalk on north side and the side walk in front of the gym for pick up locations. Kindergarten will be on the east side and all grade levels will follow down the side walk in chronological order with 5th grade in front of the gymnasium.
- Parents or guardians will be required to meet their child on the sidewalk when he/she is dismissed.
- Teachers will not release students unless there is contact with the child's parent or guardian.
- Please practice safety and patience while in the parking lot.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to a safe and happy school year!
FREE Lunch For ALL Students
Good news! With the passage of Michigan's budget this year, breakfast and lunch will be FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS for the 2023-24 school year! However, it is still vital that you fill out the Free & Reduced Meal Application because it is tied to more than school lunches. If you qualify, you could receive discounts on internet service, school Chromebook insurance fees, testing fees and more! These applications are also tied to a portion of the district's federal funding that helps provide tutors, summer school, counselors, programs and materials and more. It's a quick form to fill out - you only complete one per family. Fill it out today at otsego.familyportal.cloud. *Please note: students who take a second meal will be charged the regular meal prices for that meal.
Athletic Passes Available This Year
Remind for Alamo Parents
Join Alamo Parents REMIND
Would you like to receive text updates on important dates and activities taking place here at Alamo Elementary? REMIND is a safe and efficient communication app designed for teachers/schools to communicate important classroom/school information. If you are interested in receiving updates from Alamo Elementary via text, text this message @alamopare to the number 81010 or click on the link below.
Peachjar
Alamo Parents Facebook
Are you interested in being part of a place where parents of Alamo Elementary students can find details about school, share information with each other and keep up with current happenings? The Alamo PTO has a Facebook page for you! All we ask is that you be kind and courteous, no hate speech or bullying, no promotions or spam and that you respect everyone's right to privacy. This is a private page for members only. Alamo families are welcome to become part of the Alamo Parents Facebook page by requesting membership please visit ALAMO PARENTS on Facebook.
Alamo Elementary
Email: nknight-lucas@otsegops.org
Website: https://alamo.otsegops.org/
Location: 8184 North 6th Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Phone: (269) 694-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/415538888654020
Twitter: @otsegoschools