Sister Lakes Elementary

Sister Lakes Elementary Weekly News

May 16, 2025

Message from the Principal

The weather is getting warmer, please make sure to send a water bottle with your student so they can stay hydrated! Remember ONLY WATER is allowed at school.

Schedule of Events

  • May 19: K-2nd grade Field trip to Slackers

  • May 20: 3rd-5th grade Field trip to Slackers

  • May 21: 3rd grade Poetry Day

  • May 23: 5th grade Middle School visit

  • May 26: No School- Memorial Day

  • May 29: 1/2 day of school for students

  • May 30: 1/2 day and last Day of School. Awards ceremony 10:00-10:30

Building Highlights

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Select Students from 3rd-5th grade were able to participate in Young Writer's Day after completing their own stories! A very BIG congratulations to Hector Paredes who was selected as the Dowagiac District book!! Hector was chosen from all books submitted by Dowagiac students. His story was retold by a storyteller to the audience. Way to go Hector!

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1st Grade students took a trip to Sarett Nature Center to explore nature in the woods and experience the butterfly house!

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Starting Kindergarten Soon?

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Yearbook

Still want to order a Yearbook?

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

Staff Shoutout

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Mrs. Siegel is our instructional coach. She helps our students, teachers, and the overall school environment be the best it can be. Mrs. Siegel is an expert in helping teachers and creating a positive and collaborative learning environment. Sister Lakes is lucky to have Mrs. Siegel!

Reminders

Dowagiac Elks JR Golf Program

Be on the lookout for copies being sent home with students! This program is for boys and girls aged 8 to 14.

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IMPORTANT FOOD SERVICE SURVEY

Please click on the link to fill out the survey for SUMMER MEALS: https://forms.office.com/e/QMWWxmrZkB

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.

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Report Card Information

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Community Happenings

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Helpful Links!

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Transportation Website: https://www.dowagiacschools.org/page/transportation

Transportation App: My Ride K-12

Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115?platform=iphone

Microsoft App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US

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We love hearing about the great things our staff does!

If you would like to provide some positive feedback 

about the wonderful things our staff is doing, we would 

love to read about it! Please click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYgJ3x90EaHgt7DfzoHlNl6x1SiY2bb4hsmjYXlcZ5ozMPJw/viewform

Building Information

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Principal:

Alicia Stout

astout@dowagaicschools.org

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Secretary:

Felicia Cooper

fcooper@dowagaicschools.org

Drop Off Time: 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:45 a.m.-8:57 a.m.

Building Times: 8:57 a.m.-3:53 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 12:05 p.m.

Building Office Phone: 269-782-4468

Social Media

Sister Lakes Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/o/sles

Sister Lakes Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SisterLakesElementary/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dowagiacschools/

GO CHIEFTAINS!