Squawk Talk Newsletter

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

Transportation Dept: 248-684-8200

Happy Friday, Lakewood Families!

This week, all HVS students participated in School Safety Week in grades JK-5th grades. Our students participated in activities and lessons designed to enhance their awareness and preparedness. Students spent time with their teachers reviewing the importance of drills such as Shelter in Place; Run, Hide, Fight; Severe Weather and Fire Drills. This allows our students to review important procedures and protocols, if a true emergency were to take place in the building.

During Safety Week, we also had students practice one of our safety drills. On Tuesday, all students participated in a Shelter in Place drill.

On Wednesday, our entire staff engaged in a training session with the White Lake Police Department after school to help us learn about policies, procedures, roles, and responsibilities in emergency situations. We also participated in simulations of emergency exercises such as Run, Hide, Fight.

You can find more information about HVS safety protocols here:

https://www.hvs.org/page/safety

Have a great weekend!

Congratulations to Mrs. Parmerlee’s Class!!!! They are the winner of the membership drive! 91% is impressive…. Great job! Your class will receive their donut and cider party soon and Parmerlee will receive her $50 Amazon gift card! Way to go!!!!

For more information please click on the following link

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akTXRGMXhoDvr2xu6ho2hqUANZoxldak2kK5owN0rcA/edit

In 5th grade music class, our students have been working hard on their Recorder Karate journey—a self-paced program where they can earn up to nine belts as they progress in their skills. I’m thrilled to announce that this week, two dedicated 5th graders have achieved the ultimate milestone: their black belts!

A huge congratulations to Hamza Abbasi and William Lloyd (not pictured) for completing all nine belts. Their commitment, practice at home, and hard work have truly paid off. We're so proud of their achievement!

Keep up the amazing work, everyone!

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.

October 28th - Highland Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race

October 28th - November 1st Spirit Week

10/28 Fall/Halloween Sock Day

10/29 Black and Orange Day

10/30 Hat Day

10/31 Fall/Halloween Clothing Day

** Will put costumes on later in the day Parade @ 3:30

11/1 PJ Day

October 31st Lakewood T-Shirt Competition Deadline

November 1st - Half Day Dismissal 12:40

November 4th - 8th Boy Scout Food Drive

November 5th - No School for Students

*November 6th - Conferences

November 6th - Picture Re-take Day

*November 14th - Conferences

November 18th-22nd - Lakewood Book Fair

*Teachers will send out a sign-up as we near the dates for conferences.

Lakewood T-shirt Design Competition – Call for Entries!

We’re excited to announce the Lakewood T-shirt Competition to kick off our journey as a Special Olympics Unified School! The theme for this year's competition is "BELONG", and we’re inviting all students to submit their creative designs that capture the spirit of inclusion and belonging.

Deadline: All entries must be submitted by October 31st.
Where to Submit: Drop your designs in the blue box next to the office. Use an 8x11 (letter size) piece of paper.

Let’s see your creativity shine as we celebrate what it means to belong. The winning design will be featured on our new school T-shirts, so don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something special!

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

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.

TWILA- This Week in Lakeland Athletics.

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...

Nora Ollila

Harper Bowens

Elliott Healy

Milani Ramirez

Cairo Wormnest

Elliot Kovacs

Scarlett Hanson

Aria Masters

Randy Whitehead

Sydney Kertz

Jacob Miles

Raylynn Hartig

Liam Lloyd

The whole school has 4,020 tickets! Really close to earning a whole school popcorn day.

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

Mon 10/28 Reduced Sugar Whole Grain Cocoa Puffs

Tues 10/29 Whole Grain Bagel

Wed 10/30 Reduced Sugar Apple Jacks

Thurs. 10/31 Whole Grain Goody Ring

Fri 11/1 Assorted Breakfast Choices

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

Mon 10/28: Pancake on a Stick, Hash Brown Potato Rounds & Diced Pears

Tues 10/29: Little Caesar's Cheese Pizza, Apple Slices & Carrots

Wed 10/30: Tangerine Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice & California Blend Vegetables

Thurs 10/31:Whole Grain Pumpkin Pretzel, Cheddar Cheese Cup & Corn

Fri 11/1: No Lunch Served - Half Day of School 12:40 Release

- This weeks grab and go: Turkey and Cheese Stick

*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.

Scan the QR Code to find out more or visit www.hvmlk.org for full contest and event information.

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.

This is our lost and found. If you think your student may have left a coat, hoodie or jacket here at school please take a look at the lost and found rack the next time you are up here.

Thank you

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.