Message from the Principal

Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon!
Parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner, and we’re looking forward to connecting with every family! These meetings are an important opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress, discuss goals, and strengthen the home–school partnership that helps every student thrive. We truly value your insight and involvement—it makes a big difference! Please be sure to sign up for a conference time so we can work together to support your child’s continued success.

Message from our District Nurse: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fWPAq8AKsd-wrd8zYB2NxQIpdS8BhzN93gkG72eSUS8/edit?usp=sharing

Schedule of Events

October 14: Kindergarten Vision Screener
October 20-24: Book Fair
October 20: School Board meeting @ 6:00, PAC
October 20: PTO meeting @ 4:00, school library
October 21: Grands Day: K-2nd (1:30-2:15) 3rd-5th (2:45-3:30)
October 21: Picture Retakes
October 22: Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00
October 23: 1/2 day of School, Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-4:30
October 28: BOOFEST
October 31: Classroom Harvest Parties

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to the Sister Lakes September student of the month, Ember Lozada!

Ember is a fifth grader in Miss Kruckeberg’s class. She is 10 years old and enjoys playing sports like softball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. When she is not playing sports, she likes to make bracelets. When Ember grows up, she wants to be a second grade teacher because she likes to learn and help other kids. She is responsible, hard-working, attentive, organized, and kind. Ember always follows directions right away, and she shows responsibility for her own learning by being attentive while listening to the teacher. She has made very strong academic strides so far this year, and it is evident that her hard work is paying off. She is respectful and well-mannered. Ember displays what it means to be a Chieftain HERO

BOO FEST CANDY

PTO is now accepting candy donations for Boo Fest. The candy bin is located just outside the office. You may send donations in with your student or drop them off at the office! Thank you to our parents and students for their continual support of our school activities!

Happy Birthday to these SWEET October birthdays!

A big shoutout to our amazing new kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Liebetrau! She has jumped right in, bringing such positive energy, patience, and care to her students. Her classroom is filled with laughter, learning, and lots of love—we’re so glad she’s part of our school family!

On November 4, 2025, voters in Dowagiac Union Schools will consider a Sinking Fund Millage Proposal of 0.5 mill.

Reminders

ATTENDANCE: It is very important that students are in school everyday, but the school realizes that there are some reasons for excused absences. Please make sure to call the office and let us know when your student is going to be absent or the school will be calling you. When a student returns to school after any period of absence, please send a note stating the reason for the absences.

*If your student(s) is running late, please bring them to the office and sign them in.

*If you need to pick up your child early for any reason please call the office 269-782-4468.