Hello Hollywood!

“Lakeshore Public Schools: Grounded in Tradition. Committed to Excellence.”

Important Dates:

May 3:

*Give Back Day at HW-during the school day

*Giveback Night at Slackers- Thank you PTO!

*Amy Deloria Retirement Open House at HW Library 4-6pm

May 9:

In-person PTO meeting @6pm @HW library

May 10:

1/2 Day ONLY Elementary

May 11:

10-12

Spring Spruce Up in the Garden

May 17:

Variety Show @LHS @6:30

May 24:

1/2 Day All Students

May 27:

No School

May 29:

Last Late Start Wednesday

June 5:

1/2 Day All Students

June 6:

1/2 Day All Students--Last Day of School!

MSTEP Testing Continues

Thank you 4th and 5th grade parents for your support with testing! Next up our 3rd grade will take their tests Thank you to parents for getting your kiddos to bed, providing a healthy breakfast, and making these tests a priority and making every effort to make sure kids are in school on test days. We appreciate your partnership!

3rd grade dates: Tuesday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 7

23-24 Yearbooks

Yearbooks came in and were given to teachers to send home on Friday! If you ordered one and did not receive one, please reach out to Inter-State Customer Service https://interstatesupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Walking Program Sign-Up:

We are starting a walking program for students to participate in during the last few weeks of school! They will have the opportunity to run or walk the track and earn toe tokens after completing a specific amount of laps. We need adults to help supervise this opportunity, supervise laps and lap sheets, and hand out toe tokens when earned. Please review the available slots to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACAF22A7F5C07-49330960-walking#/ Please be sure a background check is on file. Thank you! Please contact Mrs. Olson with any questions! aolson@lpslancer.net

Plan Ahead!

Friday, May 10 is a half day for Elementary students ONLY!

A Note on Summer School:

Unfortunately we will not be able to offer a summer school program this year. Students will have access to IXL, Lexia (students receiving SPED services), and Reading Eggs and Math Seeds (Kindergarten and 1st grade). Teachers will be sending home login information so make sure you keep it handy!

Kindergarten/Y5’s Enrollment

Enrollment is open! In-district families please visit the District website to start the enrollment process. (https://www.lakeshoreschools.k12.mi.us/o/lps/page/enrollment-change) Contact Central Office at 269-428-1400 for any questions.

The School of Choice window opens April 29-May 20. Please see the website for more information!

Scholarship Opportunity:

LAKESHORE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Elementary Schools

Lakeshore elementary students are invited to apply for a $100 scholarship to be used for various summer learning opportunities. These may be programs or camps involving creative arts, fine arts, academics, or athletics.

Three elementary scholarships will be awarded, one per elementary building.

Interested students should complete an application (available in office) and return it by May 13, 2024

For questions, please email Mrs. Kari Butcher at kbutcher@lpslancer.net

Spring Garden Spruce Up

The 2024 growing season is underway. We are preparing the garden for minimal summer maintenance with flowers, pumpkins, tomatoes and herbs.

We plan to

Plant flowers
Add leaf mulch to keep moisture in and weeds down.
Trim bushes.
Clean and organize sheds
Trim weeds around fences and borders. Bring a weed wacker if you can.

Come for an hour or so. Bring the whole family for some fun and food.

Saturday, May 11th,

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ice cream treat served at 11:45.

We hope to see you there!!

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Deloria adeloria@lpslancer.net

Teacher Appreciation Week:

Help us treat our amazing staff during teacher appreciation week! Follow the link to see how you can help with this PTO event!

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/891521580080/false#/invitation

All donations should be brought to the office by Friday, May 3

Author Event:

Author C. Chelle Cox came on Monday last week to meet the kids and talk about her book about ocean conservation. We were so excited to host her!

Concert Practice:

Our 3rd and 4th grade leaders got to represent Hollywood at the High School last week during their rehearsal for their spring concert. Thank you Mrs. McLaughlin for all your hard work our students this year!

Family Paint Night:

Family paint night was a success! Thank you to the families who came out and supported it and to Mrs. Marquardt's SLT and Mrs. Burchett for organizing it.