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Alamo Elementary - September 4, 2023
Important Dates
September 4th
- No School, Happy Labor Day!
- Delayed Start, School starts @ 10:00 a.m.
- Allegan County Health Department - Vision & Hearing Screening
- PTO Meeting @ 4:00 p.m.
- Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
- Picture Day
- Mileage Club Kick-Off @ lunch recess
- Book Fair
- Homecoming Spirit Week
- Fall Festival @ 6:00 p.m.
- Homecoming Parade @ 5:45 p.m.
- Homecoming Football Game @ 7:00 p.m.
- 1st Popcorn Friday
How Will You Show Your P.R.I.D.E. Today?
P - Positive Attitude
R - Responsible Actions
I - Integrity Within
D - Determination to Succeed
E - Expect Excellence
Alamo Pick Up Safety Reminders
Greetings Alamo parents,
It has been a great start to the school year and we can't thank you enough for your effort to help keep our students, staff and families safe. Below are a few reminders regarding pick up that will help ensure the safety of everyone.
- Parents picking up their child(ren) from school will park in a parking space.
- DO NOT park along the sidewalk as this is a drop off zone only.
- Parents or guardians will be required to meet their child on the sidewalk when he/she is dismissed. Students WILL NOT be released to parents who are waiting in the parking lot.
- Please practice safety and patience while in the parking lot. While walking to your vehicle, please keep your child(ren) within arms reach and in your view. Do not leave your child unattended in the parking lot.
- When pulling out of a parking space, please exit to the north and follow a counterclockwise pattern around the parking lot just like drop off. (Arrow will be coming soon!) Always be vigilant of kids and parents returning to their vehicles.
Thank you for your help and support keeping our parking lot safe.
Delayed Start Wednesday
Student Behavior - THINK Sheets
Mileage Club Kick-Off
Here are the recess times for each grade level.
- K @ 11:35 a.m.
- 1st @ 11:45 a.m.
- 2nd @ 12:05 p.m.
- 4th @12:15 p.m.
- 3rd @ 12:35 p.m.
- 5th @ 12:45 p.m.
CKH & PRIDE
You’re Invited!
Who: Alamo Students & Families
When: Tuesday, Sept. 19th
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Alamo Elementary School
We are really excited for a fun night of activities on Tuesday, September 21st. Please plan to join us for a hot dog dinner between 6-7 p.m. Weather permitting, we will be outside. So, be sure to bring your lawn chairs or blanket for a family picnic.
Our library will be open for our annual Scholastic Book Fair. The Book Fair will be open from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Fall festival games will be held outside between 6:30-7:30 p.m. The games this year will have as "camping" theme. Prizes will be available for current Alamo students and younger siblings. Other activities include slushies, cotton candy, popcorn and bounce houses.
We hope you are able to make this fun event!
Scholastic Book Fair Is Back!
Alamo PTO - Make A Difference
Alamo PTO needs you! The PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) is a wonderful way to become involved in your child's education and to get to know other parents and teachers. The PTO has many activities throughout the school year that you can help with by volunteering. The PTO meets once a month at 4:00 p.m. in the Alamo Media Center. Listed below are the dates for this year's meetings. We would love for you to attend!
Meeting Dates
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
January 8th
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
June 10th
Attendance Matters
Popcorn Fridays
Below are the dates for popcorn Friday this year.
September 29
October 27
November 30
December 22
January 26
February 29
March 28
April 26
May 31
Emergency Contact
It is extremely important to have up-to-date contact information available for each student. When emergencies arise, we need to be able to contact parents/guardians. This is also the contact information that is used for school closures and district updates.
Please log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check that your contact information is current and to make any necessary changes. All families received a letter with parent login information and instructions from the technology department soon. If you need assistance or login information for the Parent Portal, please contact the Alamo Elementary Office. Thank You!
FREE Lunch For ALL Students
Good news! With the passage of Michigan's budget this year, breakfast and lunch will be FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS for the 2023-24 school year! However, it is still vital that you fill out the Free & Reduced Meal Application because it is tied to more than school lunches. If you qualify, you could receive discounts on internet service, school Chromebook insurance fees, testing fees and more! These applications are also tied to a portion of the district's federal funding that helps provide tutors, summer school, counselors, programs and materials and more. It's a quick form to fill out - you only complete one per family. Fill it out today at otsego.familyportal.cloud. *Please note: students who take a second meal will be charged the regular meal prices for that meal.
Athletic Passes Available This Year
Remind for Alamo Parents
Join Alamo Parents REMIND
Would you like to receive text updates on important dates and activities taking place here at Alamo Elementary? REMIND is a safe and efficient communication app designed for teachers/schools to communicate important classroom/school information. If you are interested in receiving updates from Alamo Elementary via text, text this message @alamopare to the number 81010 or click on the link below.
Peachjar
Alamo Parents Facebook
Are you interested in being part of a place where parents of Alamo Elementary students can find details about school, share information with each other and keep up with current happenings? The Alamo PTO has a Facebook page for you! All we ask is that you be kind and courteous, no hate speech or bullying, no promotions or spam and that you respect everyone's right to privacy. This is a private page for members only. Alamo families are welcome to become part of the Alamo Parents Facebook page by requesting membership please visit ALAMO PARENTS on Facebook.
Alamo Elementary
Email: nknight-lucas@otsegops.org
Website: https://alamo.otsegops.org/
Location: 8184 North 6th Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Phone: (269) 694-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/415538888654020
Twitter: @otsegoschools