Message from the Principal

Count Day is Coming- Wednesday, October 1st!
Attendance matters every day, but it’s especially important on Count Day. This is the day schools across the state report student attendance, which helps determine vital funding for our school. When students are here, it helps us continue to provide the best resources, staff, and opportunities for their learning.

PLUS- every student who attends school on Count Day will receive a bead necklace to help celebrate Homecoming week! Every student is a bead on our Count Day necklace!

We ask all families to make every effort to have their child at school on Count Day. Every student counts—literally! Thank you for supporting your child’s learning and our school community by making attendance a priority.

Be sure to check out all of the fun dress up days for Homecoming week September 29th-October 3rd.

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

Schedule of Events

Sept 29- Oct. 3: Spirit Week
October 1-3: Spirit Store (purchase pom poms, necklaces, hand
clappers, whistles, bracelets and more!)
October 1: State Count Day
October 3: Popcorn Friday
October 3: Homecoming Parade and Football game
October 6: PTO meeting @ 4:00, School Library

Just a reminder spirit wear orders are due today 9/26, late orders will be excepted until 9/30. Thank you for supporting the Sister Lakes PTO!!

Happy Birthday to these September birthday stars!!

Mrs. Laylin consistently puts the needs of her students first, demonstrating care and compassion. Even moving classrooms just a week before school began, because she knew it would be best for another group of students. Her dedication to putting students’ needs first is inspiring.

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.