Squawk Talk Newsletter

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

Transportation Dept: 248-684-8200

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

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.

March 10th Hungry Howie's Pizza Night

March 11th PTA Meeting at 7:00pm

March 13th Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Parent Orientation at 6:00 pm

March 14th The Wild West Family Dance 6:00-8:00 pm (Details coming soon)

March 20th Baffling Bill the Magician 6:00-6:45

March 24th-28th No School Spring Break

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

Dax Isberg

Lydia Diacono

Grayson Ibarra

Vincent Miller

Hadley Gismondi

Scarlett Bruce

Madison Bosscher

Dexter Koss

Levi Mullin

Wyatt Maurin

Hudson Waske

Cai Bennett

Harrison McPartlin

Congratulations to Mrs. Dolkowski and Ms. Frazier classes for earning over 600 SOAR tickets and class BINGO!!

Mrs. Roberts' 3rd grade class continues to be in the lead with 1,034 tickets. The whole school has 10,660 tickets. Way to go Hawks!

Keep SOARing like a Hawk!

An entertaining Magic Show that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! We hope to see you there!

The winner of this year's yearbook cover contest is Arianna Paciotti (4th grade/ Kish)

2024/2025 STUDENT SKI CLUB

Alpine Valley Ski & Snowboard student club is an exciting and affordable way to get students involved in skiing & snowboarding. Follow this link for details.

Lakewood Elementary - Library

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.

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

Mon. 3/3 Reduced Sugar WG Cocoa Puff Breakfast Bar

Tues. 3/4 Flat Whole Grain Muffin

Wed. 3/5 Nutri-Grain

Thurs. 3/6 Pop Tarts

Fri. 3/7 Chef's Choice

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

Mon. 3/3 Chicken Drumstick, Deli Roasted Potato Cubes and Applesauce Cup

Tues. 3/4 Little Caesar's Cheese Pizza, Baby Carrots and Fresh Apple Slices

Wed. 3/5 French Toast Sticks, Turkey Sausage Links or Fish Patty, Whole Grain Bun and Tater Tots

Thurs 3/6 Mini Turkey Corndogs, Twister Fries and Vegetarian Beans

Fri 3/7 Mini Cheese Calzones or Fish Patty, Whole Grain Bun and Tater Tots

- This weeks grab and go: Pita Bread, Diced Turkey, Co-Jack Cubes

*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.

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.

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.