Message from the Principal

Count day is Wednesday, February 12th. Come to school and receive a donut! Please make sure to call or email the office if your student won't be in school.

Schedule of Events

February 12: Spring Count Day
February 12: PTO Meeting @ 4:00 (in the Library)
February 18: Health Department Dental Sealant
February 19: Kindergarten Dental Screener
February 19: Cass County Spelling Bee
February 20: Kindergarten Meet and Greet 5:00-6:30

Building Highlights

Student of the Month

The student that I have chosen to be my first grade classroom student of the month is Antonio Huizar. Antonio is a great example of what it means to be a Chieftain Hero. As a friend, Antonio is kind, helpful, and encouraging. He has a positive attitude and comes in every day determined to do his best. Antonio also consistently demonstrates the highest academic performance in all subjects. When I asked Antonio how he felt about being chosen Student of the Month for First Grade, he said “really, really happy!”

Still want to order a Yearbook?

Yearbooks are available now in the office for $9.00!!

Staff Shoutout

Mrs. Stout is our incredible principal! She is an amazing leader, is always open minded, supportive and fair. Mrs. Stout cares very deeply for her students and staff, always willing to take the extra step to make sure Sister Lakes is a place for learning and growth. We are very honored to have Mrs. Stout as Sister Lakes Elementary's principal! Thank you for all you do!

Messages from our School Nurse

Sister Lakes Elementary School is excited to announce that the Van Buren Cass District Health Department will be offering a great opportunity for our students again this year.

On Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, the health department dental hygienist will be at Sister Lakes offering a program to help stop tooth decay. The SEAL Michigan Dental Sealant Program will be coming to place dental sealants on permanent six-year and twelve-year molars at NO COST!!! If your child has dental insurance it will be billed and any amount not covered by your insurance will be covered by this program. Please check with your dental insurance as many plans do not cover the cost of dental sealants. If your child does not have dental insurance there will be NO cost.

Your child will receive informational paperwork along with the necessary paperwork to be completed. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity please complete the necessary form and send it back to the school as soon as possible and we will take care of everything from there.

Printable Dental SEALant Paperwork

Suzanne Dorman, RN, MSN

sdorman@dowagiacschools.org

269-782-4420 ext. 1218

*Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions.

ATTENTION KINDERGARTEN PARENTS

Please click on the link to view Oral Screening Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HB9tvy1c_5Qe83LIosLahrgpsPqaHcTC/view?usp=drive_link

Reminders

Cold weather: Please make sure your student has appropriate outdoor gear to wear during recess. Hats, gloves, snow pants, boots and a warm coat. Students go outside for lunch recess everyday unless the temperature is 10 degrees or below.

School Closing Information: If school will be closed or delayed due to inclement weather or any other reason, the district will begin to notify families starting at 5:30 am via automated phone calls. Please make sure that your contact information is up to date with the office.

ATTENDANCE: It is very important that students are in school everyday, but the school realizes that there are some reasons for excused absences. Make sure to call the school 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.

Given the increase in illnesses, this serves as a friendly reminder about the importance of proper handwashing.