

R-PTLE Weekly Family Communication
Week of April 29th 2024 (#33)
Oh my - It's going to be May!!!
Dear Families,
Here comes May! Monday will mark the beginning of our last 6 weeks. Consistency and keeping our focus on learning will be our battle cry during this time of year. There is a tendency to want to lighten up and begin the process of decelerating into the summer. NOT AT TWIN LAKE!!! We will remain focused on keeping our teaching and learning push all the way up to the last day of school. We ask that you echo this same focus at home. There are many important instructional lessons we still need to accomplish this school year. Keep the grind on your mind!
That said, we will also have cool experiences that fill our calendars. Be aware for information sent home from your teachers to be sure not to miss out on anything.
MSTEP on Monday for our 3rd and 4th graders! This assessment is a State mandated assessment that we must have 100% participation on. If you have a 3rd or 4th grade child, please take every measure to have them here on time and well rested. This assessment is a celebration of learning and a measure that helps us improve instruction throughout our district.
New to the Newsletter:
- DK and KG registration is Permanently open!
- Camp Invention information for this summer
Sincerely,
Paul Siembida
Principal, Twin Lake Elementary
719-3190, Ext: 2225
Succeed Today!
Another Year Older (This Past Week!)
Happy birthday to the following Rockets who celebrated a birthday this past week:
4/25 - Kevin Gafford
4/25 - Leila Rust (no pic)
4/28 - Carmen Vellenga (no pic)
We hope you all had a FANTASTIC BIRTHDAY
April Soaring Rockets!
Students who have consistently displayed the Rocket Way!
Some common characteristics expressed by their teachers:
Grown academically and socially, SOOO much this year
Finds the beauty in mistakes and makes them art
A supportive teammate and positive role model
Kind, responsible, and always helping a friend in need
A considerate leader and everyday role model
Has the biggest heart and always checks on friends in need
Oliver Rogers
Peyton Owens
Emmella Johnson
Rae Loomis
Hennessey Breunsbach
Noah Heykoop
Anya Weinheimer
Jayna Webber
Congratulations to April’s Soaring Rockets - Well done!
What a great week!
A few photos that depict a wonderful week at TLE! A beautiful walk on Sunday for our 6th annual walk-a-thon, a service project for our 4th graders who prepped our garden area, a visit from a few zoo animals, and a little fundraiser fun with some tape.
Looking forward to another great week ahead.
Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!!!
Kindergarten Registration is permanently open. Please walk in the office during school hours (3175 Fifth St. TL, 49457) or call in at 231-719-3190. You can schedule an appointment or walk in. We have a small packet for you to fill out.
We also need proof of residency (something like a bill addressed to your home), copy of license, child's birth certificate and immunity records. Please help us spread the word to everyone in the area with a Kindergarten or Discovery Kindergarten aged student.
Please see the information linked for Camp Invention this summer!
Attention all K-6th graders: Camp Invention is returning to RPI!!
This week-long hands-on STEM camp will be run by Reeths-Puffer staff who already love our kids and bring tons of excitement to an already AWESOME experience!!
Sign up at https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention ! The first 80 R-P registrants pay only $110 (that's a savings of $160 per kid thanks to our district!!)
PTO Information
PTO Newsletter!!! The PTO has added a newsletter to there page. Please click the link and see all of the wonderful things they are organizing.
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Things This Week:
Click here for High School Sports this week!
4/29: 3rd / 4th grade MStep
4/30: Virtual Zoo Visit, 3rd Graders
3rd Grad Swim School Trip
R-PTLE Basic School Calendar
Please click here to view a basic calendar for this up coming school year. For now, more complete details with our calendar can be seen on our districts home page: www.reeths-puffer.org
Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH)
April's Monthly Theme is Perseverance!
What is Perseverance?
Perseverance is the willingness and ability to keep going when things are tough. People who persevere show steadfastness and give the extra effort needed to do something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal.
Power School Demographic Update.
Important!
Updating your demographics in your parent portal is so critical to ensure effective communication, safety, staying informed, Technology User Agreement, and Student Handbook information. Please follow the steps provided in the PDF below. If you already have a portal account the demographic update is fairly simple and straight forward. If you are new and need to create an account follow the steps below. Please call the office for assistance.
Lighthouse Learning
Register for Lighthouse Learning Center.
For information call Mrs. Dawn (231) 719-3190 ext. 2206 OR (231) 638-2172
There are limited spots.
Click on Transportation Information above for information related to bus stop times. Times WILL be adjusted as new students get added to the list each day we get closer to the start of school. If you have questions, please contact the bus garage:
Reeths-Puffer Transportation
231-719-0110
-- or--
231-719-0204
Free Pre-School
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL FLIER
Molly Sieplinga
Early Childhood Specialist/ Director McMillan
Early Childhood Center
McMillan Elementary
766-3443 ext 2605
Contact Information
Mr. Paul Siembida
Principal, Twin Lake Elementary School
Email: siembidap@reeths-puffer.org
Phone: 231-719-3190, Ext: 2225
Location: Twin Lake Elementary School, 3175 5th Street, Twin Lake, MI, USA