In the Leonard Loop
October 25, 2024
Important Dates
- Friday, October 25 - PTO Trunk-or-Treat; 6:30 at 340 E. Big Beaver Rd. (NEW LOCATION - in the parking garage behind Sedona restaurant!)
- Wednesday, October 30 - Costume/Halloween Parties
- Kindergarten: Parade @ 10:45; Parties @ 11:00
- Grades 1-5: Parade @ 2:45; Parties @ 3:00
- Thursday, October 31 - No School, Teacher Professional Learning
- Friday, November 1 - No School, Teacher Professional Learning
- Saturday, November 2 - Troy Public Library Bookmobile comes to Leonard
- Monday, November 4 - Picture Retake Day (for children who were absent on September 18 or for children whose parents aren't satisfied with their originals)
- Tuesday, November 12 - PTO General Membership Meeting @ 6:30 in Media Center
- Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - No School, Winter Break
Updates
Halloween Celebrations - Wednesday, October 30th
On Wednesday, October 30th, we’ll be celebrating Halloween at Leonard with our annual costume parade and class parties. As a reminder, all costumes need to be appropriate for elementary school. Children are not allowed to wear anything violent or scary. If a child does bring something inappropriate, they will not be permitted to wear it. If your kids would like to dress up and you’re looking for ideas, there are lots of easy, homemade costumes you can make with your kids. Here are a few websites with ideas:
- https://www.livingwellspendingless.com/free-cheap-homemade-halloween-costumes/comment-page-4/
- https://www.wellesleyandking.com/blog/easy-diy-kids-halloween-costumes
Kindergarten Celebrations
- Parade is at 10:45. Parents are welcome to attend. You will line up in the main hallway as the children parade around the school.
- Party is at 11:00 - 12:00. Parents are invited to come and help with the games and fun activities! Just a reminder that no food should be consumed during the parties due to allergies. Children may take goodie bags home to enjoy with families.
1st - 5th Grade Celebrations
- Parade is at 2:45. Parents are welcome to attend. If the weather is nice, parents will line the track in the back of the school as we parade by. If the weather is too cold or wet, parents will line up in the LGI and cafeteria as we have an indoor parade.
- Parties are at 3:00 - 4:00. Parents are invited to come and help with the games and fun activities. Just a reminder that no food should be consumed during the parties due to allergies. Children may take goodie bags home to enjoy with families.
iPad Insurance Window Closes October 31 (optional)
TSD iPad Responsibility & Optional Insurance Program for Students in Grades 2-5
Each student in grades 2-12 who wishes to participate in the Troy School District 1:1 Device Insurance Program will be required to pay an annual insurance premium of $25 per student, not to exceed $100 per family. Kindergarten and 1st grade students have classroom sets of iPads that are shared in the classroom and not brought home, thus, no personal insurance is needed.
For more information and for directions on how to purchase the insurance, please use this link: https://www.troy.k12.mi.us/departments/tech-data-services/ipad-insurance-information
TPL Bookmobile Comes to Leonard
We're excited to share that the Troy Public Library will bring the Bookmobile to Leonard one Saturday a month! Come see the library on wheels!
PTO Information
General Membership Meeting - November 12
Everyone is invited to the PTO meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in our media center. We are working to arrange high school volunteers to be present to supervise children if your little ones join you.
Leonard Trunk-or-Treat - October 25th
Our annual Trunk-or-Treat is tonight! There are lots of ways to partake in the fun!
- Donate unopened bags of candy (beginning on October 11) to help subsidize the candy our trunk hosts distribute.
- Sign-up to host a trunk! It's a lot of fun to decorate your car and help to make the night so memorable! Your trunk could be voted "Best in Show" this year! If you'd like to vote for the best trunk, please bring in canned goods to donate to Troy People Concerned. Every non-perishable donation will be granted one vote.
- Come enjoy the evening of trunk-or-treating on Friday, October 25 @ 6:30!
- NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR! We will be at 340 E Big Beaver Rd (which is a parking garage basically behind Sedona restaurant).
Kroger Rewards
If you shop at Kroger, link your shopper's rewards account to Leonard Elementary School and support our PTO. It's an easy way to give back to the school when you're doing your weekly grocery shopping.
Leonard Restaurant Night
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 7 for our next Leonard Restaurant Night! This month we'll be at Red Robin (I-75 and Crooks)! Come hungry and be sure to mention Leonard so we're able to receive the donation, which helps to support staff appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may be wondering about other topics related to school. We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions for our families to reference.
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School Information
Phone Numbers
- Attendance Line: 248-823-3301
- Main Office: 248-823-3300
School Hours
- Full Days: 9:04 - 4:07
- Half Days: 9:04 - 12:59 (no lunch service)
School Address
4401 Tallman
Troy, MI 48085