Message from the Principal

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up next week! Our goal is 100% family participation because when schools and families work together, students thrive. Conferences are a great opportunity to celebrate progress, set goals, and strengthen the home-school connection. Your commitment to being involved in your child’s education makes a lasting difference—thank you for partnering with us to support every child’s success!

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

Schedule of Events

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

The Book Fair is coming to our school! October 20-24.

Click the link below to:

Set up an eWallet for your student: add money to an account for your student so they can shop cashless!
Donate to "Share the Fair": benefits students at our school who may need help buying books!
Preview the fair: Explore the bookfair virtually

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sisterlakeselementaryschool

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!

Join us at the high school on Monday, October 27th, from 5:30 to 7 PM for a spook-tacular Monster Mash. This Halloween activity night is hosted by Chieftain Heart; our Chieftain goal is to spread spirit within our schools and our community. This fang-tastic event is perfect for our little ghouls and goblins in elementary and middle school. Get ready for a night filled with hauntingly good music, thrilling games, and treats galore at various stations. Crafty creatures can create their own treat bags at the craft table, and if the weather is frightfully fine, we’ll play outside! Remember, all young witches and wizards must be accompanied by a parent or an older sibling. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to dazzle and delight!

Happy Birthday to these SWEET October birthdays!

We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Henninger-Olmstead, who has dedicated 20 years to our district supporting students with exceptional needs. Her patience, skill, and unwavering commitment to helping every child succeed makes her a true difference-maker. Working with some of our most challenging students, she brings compassion, creativity, and consistency to her classroom each and every day. Our school community is stronger because of her dedication and heart.

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.