

Squawk Talk Newsletter
Week at a Glance - March 7, 2025
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:
March is Reading Month! To kick off this month, we had Michigan author Bryan Chick visit our school on Tuesday. He spoke to all JK-5th grade students about the writing process, how to make a book, and he introduced to them the books he has published, such as: The Secret Zoo Series, Wayfinders, and the Super Sports Society.
We have several events coming up next week. First off, we have our monthly PTA meeting on Tuesday at 7 PM in the Lakewood media center. At this meeting, I will be informing you of what our school improvement goals are, the results of our staff, student, and parent perception surveys; and I will tell you about some of the activities we are working on at Lakewood to support our school improvement goals.
On Thursday, we will be having our annual junior kindergarten and kindergarten orientation in the Lakewood Cafeteria at 6 PM. If you or anyone you know has a rising junior kindergartner or kindergartner that is slated to attend Lakewood next year, please encourage them to attend this. Current junior kindergarten families, you are more than welcome to attend, but please be advised that we will be presenting the same presentation as last year. 😊
On Friday, we will be having our Wild West School Family Dance from 6-8 PM. This is a FREE event for our Lakewood families. There will be a DJ, dancing, and fun photo ops. Please note that there will be no food served at this event, and parents/guardians are expected to attend with your child and supervise them throughout the event. We hope to see you and your families there!
Have a great weekend!
Save the Date
March 10th Hungry Howie's Pizza Night
March 10th - 14th Spirit Week
March 11th PTA Meeting at 7:00pm
March 13th Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Parent Orientation at 6:00pm
March 14th The Wild West Family Dance 6:00-8:00pm (Details in Peaden's Pen)
March 20th Baffling Bill the Magician 6:00-6:45pm
March 24th-March 28th No School Spring Break
March is Reading Month Spirit Week
Monday: Wear Shirt With Kind Words
Tuesday: Fox in Socks; Wear Silly Socks and Shoes
Wednesday: Wacky; Wear Clothes Backward, Inside Out or Mismatched
Thursday: Drop Everything and Read @9:35 Pajama Day
Friday: Dress Like a Favorite Book Character or Music Artist
S.O.A.R.
Tickets are handed out throughout the day by all staff members when someone is:
Showing Pride & Respect
Obtaining Goals
Acting Responsibly
Remembering Safety
All collected SOAR tickets will go into a weekly drawing and the selected students will be announced Friday mornings during announcements.
SOAR Winners for this Week
Will be announced next week.
Keeping SOARing like a Hawk!
Students of the Month
Safety in the Spotlight
Lakewood PTA Meeting Dates, Events & More!
Lakewood Elementary - Library
March 11th@7pm-PTA Meeting
April 8th@7pm-PTA Meeting
You can reach us at lakewoodpta1500@gmail.com
Help Out The PTA & Let Someone Else Cook Dinner
Scan The QR Code For The Hungry Howie's Lakewood Elementary Family Nights
Please Join Us For A Night Of Fun With Family & Friends
An entertaining Magic Show that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! We hope to see you there!
🎁 Staff Favorites
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.
Girl Scout Family Information Meeting
Special Pistons Night!
Follow Us On Our New Socials To Stay Connected!
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. 3/10 Reduced Sugar WG Cocoa Puff Breakfast Bar
Tues. 3/11 Honey Whole Grain Bagel
Wed. 3/12 Whole Grain Blueberry Lemon Crisps
Thurs. 3/13 Whole Grain Goody Ring
Fri. 3/14 Chef's Choice
Lunch Menu
https://hvs.nutrislice.com/menu/lakewood/lunch/2024-09-03
Mon. 3/10 Mini Cheese Calzones, Green Beans and Applesauce
Tues. 3/11 Little Caesar's Cheese Pizza, Baby Carrots and Fresh Apple Slices
Wed. 3/12 Whole Grain Chicken Patty, Whole Grain Bun and Twister Fries
Thurs 3/13 Taco Crisp Ups, Salsa and Berry Fruit Cup
Fri 3/14 Bosco Sticks or Fish Patty, Whole Grain Bun and Steamed Broccoli
- This weeks grab and go: Mozzarella String Cheese, 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.
Lakeland Broncos Football and Cheer Registration
📢 LOST AND FOUND 📣
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.