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This week we had our first HOWL Award Winner Lunches. For the month of March, teachers kept HOWL Awards in their classrooms, then picked two names to be the winners for the month. A few teachers had their students choose the two names. We presented the students with certificates on Monday. Tuesday, they entered the lunchroom to find two Fancy Tables set for them, with several staff members joining. Be sure to check out the school Facebook/Instagram pages for lunch pictures. It was a great celebration. We will do the same for April and May.
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Congratulations to the following students: |
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KP: Brianna M, Omar C KG: Gianna D, Mia B KM: Ben T KW: Bryce H, Destiny J 1C: Aubrey C, Alyanna M 1H: Emma R, Angel A 1G: Curtis K, Cameron N 1Hu: Oscar C, Ari RT 2B: Morgan P, Patryk K 2M: Melanie L, Lucas M 2F: Grace D, Emmie C
2W: Eli K, Morgan H |
| 3G/C: Amaia K, Odell M 3M: Ryan B, Aubrey M 3J: Angel A, Austin M 3L: Kate M, Verrell W 4L: Jensen P, Eleanor O 4Li: Riley P, Makinley H 4M: Daniela Go, Zachary U 4S: Sam M, Lanie R 5M: Max K, Lily M
5F: Emilee Nf, Daniel S 5D: Olivia S, Cortez Davis B 5B: Brooke A, Nathan C |
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Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. We can accomplish so much more as a team. Kelley Budd Principal |
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Please help us keep all kids safe!!! Students are asked to walk their bikes, scooters, etc. once they reach the blacktop in the back or cross the street in the front. Unfortunately, some students have been injured by bike riders running them over. Please reinforce the expectation to walk once on campus. Thank you! |
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Summer Connections is BACK! Registration Now Open |
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REGISTRATION OPENS TONIGHT!!!! |
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Building Our Theme for 2023-2024 |
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| Coyotes are Curious!!!
Last week's answer and this week's question. We love that you are curious like our students!!!
Last week's Wonder Wednesday question were from Eduardo, Taylor, Alvaro, Elizabeth, and Aadrika in Mrs. Peterson's Kindergarten. They wanted to know all about donuts: Why are they yummy? Why do they have sprinkles? Who made donuts? Why are they pretty and good? They also asked why cats are so fluffy.
~An average glazed doughnut contains about 11g of fat and 10g of sugar, and it's the combination of these two ingredients in particular that makes it so irresistible. ~Sprinkles add decoration or texture to the donuts. You can also find sprinkles on cupcakes, brownies, cakes, in ice cream, and other desserts. They are just nice to look at, and tasty too!
~While food resembling doughnuts has been found at many ancient sites, the earliest origins to the modern doughnuts are generally traced back to the olykoek (“oil(y) cake”) Dutch settlers brought with them to early New York. ~When a cat lifts up the hairs, it makes the fur look thicker and fluffier and they might do this because they're cold. With the hairs standing taller, more air gets trapped in the fur and that helps keep the cat warmer.
This week's questions was from Alijah in Mrs. Grigsby/Ms. Czapczyk's 3rd grade. He asked why do coyotes howl at night. Watch for the answer in next week's Coyote Call. |
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If you haven't yet "liked" our Facebook and/or Instagram pages, please do. We like to share pictures and news on our social media. It's one way for you to peek in and see what we are doing. |
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- Monday, April 8: Alma Mater Monday, Specials "E" Day
- Wednesday, April 10: Honor Choir Concert at Thompson
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Thursday, April 11: HSO Meeting 6:30
- Monday, April 15: Specials "E" Day
- Thursday, April 18: HSO 5th grade Breakfast Buddies, Spring Picture Day
- Friday, April 19: HSO Family Fun Night
- Monday, April 22: Specials "E" Day
- Tuesday, April 23: Mobile Food Pantry at LC 5-6:30
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Wednesday, April 24: Administrative Professionals Day
- Thursday, April 25: No school - Teacher Institute Day
- Monday, April 29: Specials "D" Day
- Thursday, May 2: All School OTTERS/OTTEWS Time
- Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10: Educator Appreciation Week!
- Monday, May 6: Specials "D" Day
- Tuesday, May 7: 5th Grade Musical 6:30
- Thursday, May 9: HSO Meeting 6:30
- Monday, May 13: Alma Mater Monday, Specials "D" Day
- Friday, May 17: Alumni Walk
- Monday, May 20: Specials "D" Day
- Wednesday, May 22: Field Day!
- Thursday, May 23: Last Day for EC
- Friday, May 24: Last Day of School, Dismiss at 12;30.
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Every Friday is Spirit Day!
Wear Lakewood Creek clothes!!! |
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Throughout April, we bring awareness to the following: Arab American Heritage Month, Autism & Neurodiversity Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Deaf History Month, Financial Literacy Month, Math Awareness Month, National Occupational Therapy Month, National Youth Sports Safety Month, School Library Month, Volunteer Month.
National Assistant Principal Week (04/1-04/05); World Autism Awareness Day (04/02); Paraprofessional Appreciation Day (04/03); School Librarian Appreciation Day (04/04); World Health Day (04/07); Eid AlFitr (Islam) (04/09-04/10); Day of Silence (Raises awareness of the impact of bullying LGBTQ+ Youth) (04/12); Vaisakhi (Sikhs) (04/13); Songkran Water Festival (Thai) (04/13-04/15); National Volunteer Recognition Week (04/14-04/20); Rama Navami (Hindu) (04/17); Youth Homelessness Matters (04/17); Administrative Professionals’ Week (04/21-04/27); National Day of Silence (04/21); Earth Day (04/22); National Specialized Instruction Support Personnel Appreciation Week (04/22-04/26); Pesach/Passover (Jewish) (04/22-04/30); Denim Day (Raises Awareness of Sexual Assault) (04/26); Arbor Day (04/26).
We understand these impact student and family identities and experiences. Bringing awareness to experiences that differ from our own, allows us to better understand and show empathy for others and build a stronger community. |
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8:45 - Doors open for ALL students. Those getting breakfast will go directly to the cafeteria. All others will report to either the Blue Gym (grades K, 1, 2) or the Maroon Gym (grades 3, 4, 5).
Any student arriving after 9:00 must be escorted by a parent/guardian into the front office to be signed in. A tardy pass will be given to the student to present to their teacher.
Early Childhood: Door #1 opens at 7:55 (am session) or 11:40 (pm session). If you are dropping off in a car, pull into the front circle, behind the buses. We will get your child from the car to the building.
STARS Students: Door #1 opens at 8:40. If you are dropping off in a car, pull into the front circle, behind the buses. We will get your child from the car to the building. |
3:35 - STARS students will be dismissed out Door #1. If you are picking up in a car, pull into the front circle, behind the buses. We will get your child from the building to the car.
3:37 - Kindergarten walkers and bike riders will be dismissed out Door #16 in the front of the building. Parents, please line up on the opposite side of the sidewalk, by the cones.
3:42 - Car Riders dismissed from classrooms to the Blue Gym, where they will wait to be called to cars. PLEASE keep your sign posted in the windshield until you are leaving the parking lot.
3:45 - All walkers and bike riders will be dismissed at the bell. Front walkers and bike riders will go out Door #2 (by the flagpole). Back walkers and bike riders will go out Door #11 (to the blacktop). Bus riders will be dismissed when their bus arrives. Classroom teachers will ask how your child will regularly get home. Please try to be as consistent as possible. If there is a change from the 'norm,' please communicate this with your child's teacher in writing. Students will not be allowed to go home with someone unless they are an officially designated person for pick-up.
Early Childhood ONLY: Students are dismissed out Door #1 at 10:25 (am session) or 2:10 (pm session). If you are picking up in a car, pull into the front circle, behind the buses. We will get your child from the building to the car. We cannot buckle your child. After your child is loaded in the car, please quickly buckle and/or pull into a far parking space or across the street to buckle. |
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If you don't have your yellow sign, you will be asked to leave the line, go to the office to show ID, and pick up your child from there. Our car line can get quite long. If your child can walk, ride a bike, or carpool, it would help tremendously.
Cars enter the parking lot "chute" on the north side of the building. Please do NOT enter the bus circle in the front. The front circle is for students in our STARS program and buses only 8:30-9:00 and 3:35-4:15.
Have your school-issued yellow sign posted in the passenger side window. You will receive these in the first days of school. Keep the sign in the windshield until you leave the parking lot. Pull all the way forward in the line so we can get as many students loaded/unloaded as possible.
Say goodbyes, gather backpacks, and masks on as you enter the chute, so when it's time to get out of the car, students can be swift. The use of cell phones in school zones is prohibited by law. Our neighbors are very patient. Please be sure to keep driveways and mailboxes spaces open as you are in the car line.
There is no parking, standing, or stopping at any time on Lakewood Creek Drive in front of the school. Please do NOT stop there to drop off or pick up students. Village signs are posted and parking on the street is not safe for our students crossing.
Our crossing guards are wonderful. Please be aware of them, watch for their signs, and be respectful. Their ONLY job is to keep your children safe.
Early Childhood ONLY: Students are dismissed out Door #1 at 10:30 (am session) or 2:15 (pm session). If you are picking up in a car, pull into the front circle, behind the buses. We will get your child from the building to the car. We cannot buckle your child. After your child is loaded in the car, please quickly buckle and/or pull into a far parking space or across the street to buckle. |
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Breakfast/Lunch/Recess/Snack Information |
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Students are allowed to bring a snack to school or purchase one from the cafeteria at breakfast or lunch time. Refer to the classroom teachers' communication about procedures and acceptable snack options. A labeled reusable water bottle is encouraged for all students.
If your child orders breakfast. lunch, or gets a milk, they will be charged. Please make sure you have money in your child's PushCoin account if they are purchasing food. Our cafeteria will NOT accept money at school.
If your child is eating breakfast at school, please have them arrive by 8:45 to allow enough time to eat before school begins at 9:00. Any students arriving later might not finish breakfast and will have to wait until class snack time to eat. |
Attendance and Office Information |
Attendance Phone Line 630-636-3201 - available 24 hours School Office Hours 8:15-4:00
Consistent attendance at school is a great factor in student achievement and success. If your child is unable to come to school due to illness or unavoidable appointments, please contact the Lakewood Creek office by 9:15am. Please leave a message on the Attendance Line with a phone number stating the child’s name, teacher, and reason for absence. If we do not receive a message or note from you, we will need to call to locate the child. We are sorry if this causes any inconvenience for you. If students are absent during the day, they cannot attend after school or evening activities (this includes music programs and after school sports).
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Lakewood Creek Elementary School, home of the Coyotes, is located in Montgomery, Illinois. It is part of Oswego School District 308. We proudly serve around 650 students. |
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