Hello Elmwood Students and Families!

This week was the start of our theater program "Play Labs". Students enjoyed getting to know each other and participating in various activities. We also had "Max" our therapy dog visit for the first time this school year. It was a great week!

This coming week we have pictures on Tuesday, September 26th 📸 Also, our candy monster will be placed in the front office waiting to be fed with donations for the upcoming Boo Run and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28th. Check out the PTO section below for more information on the Boo Run fundraiser. 👻

This Thursday, September 28th we will celebrate our students who exemplified the character trait of RESPECT! Students who have been nominated will receive an invitation for their parents to join us to recognize their accomplishments.

We are looking for noon monitors to help us out at lunch 🍽️ Please click the blue button for employment opportunities to apply and/or come in and fill out a volunteer slip to help out.

NWEA testing is still taking place. Please make sure that your student(s) get a good night sleep and eat a healthy breakfast so that they can feel good and keep their saw sharp. As this can be a source of stress for some students it is important that we remind them to just, "try their best".

Lastly, please keep in mind that all students turn off their cell phones and other smart devices and place them in their backpacks during school hours. If you are needing to contact your student please call the front office. Also, check out the Cell Phone and Technological Safety section to learn how to make your child's phone, watches and tablets safe.

Warmly,

Mrs. Bowersox, Ed.S 💛💙

We are pleased to inform you that South Lake Schools will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the School Year 2023-2024. The GREAT NEWS is that ALL students enrolled at our school can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE to your household each day.

Below check out the links to apple and android family sharing information which will guide you through making your children's technology "safe" for them by allowing you to control the content they see, the time they use it and observe the messaging they send and receive.

Click the button below to register. This program is FREE and is funded by our school district.

The program runs from September 18th - December 15th on Mondays & Tuesdays 3:30-5:10PM.

Before and After school child care is available. Please stop in the Front Office for registration forms and/or click the link below.

Over 50 organizations in Macomb County will join together Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10am to 2pm for the Macomb County Health and Wellness Fair. The fair will be held at the Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038.

Contact: Crystal Birchall at 586-228-3539 or cbirchall@misd.net

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(4th & 5th Grade Girls)

9/26 - Picture Day

9/28- Character Assembly- RESPECT

Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders

• We want to encourage our students and families to cross California and the surrounding streets safely. It is important to use the crosswalks and crossing guards available.

• It helps the flow of traffic if your child is ready to exit the car.
  
• Parents should stay in the car, to keep the drop-off line moving!
• There is NO Parking, dropping and/or stopping in front of the school on California. When this is done it prevents the busses from traveling safely and it causes quite a jam. There are signs up and police will ticket persons who are there.
• The front loop is ONLY for Busses.
• Parents may use the West Parking Lot/Loop to Stop and Drop their student(s).
• There is NO Left Turn out of the West Parking Lot/Loop.
• Parents may park on Malvern on the East side of school and/or on Alice on the West side of the school to walk their student to their entry door.
  







Lastly, please be mindful of school hours and do not drop off your children prior to 8:15. At 8:15 there should be a staff member outside to supervise them. 💛💙

If your child will be absent or late, please contact the office to let us know. You can either call the attendance line @ 586-435-1103 or email Mrs.Smith. When leaving a message, please state the child's name, teacher's name, date of absence and reason for absence (i.e. child is ill with fever, cough, etc.)

Be sure to order a Hot Lunch if they will be late and need a lunch. Orders must be in by 8:45 AM Thank you!!

Next, PTO Meeting is on Monday, October 9th @ 6PM in Elmwood Elementary School's Library.

If anyone has questions and/or comments please reach out to SouthLakeElemPTO@gmail.com

2023 / 2024 PTO Board Members.

President: Andreea Tatu

Vice President: Sharita Gore

Treasurer: Chelsea Rumohr

Secretary: Haley Pencak