Pleasant Lake Pleasantries
November 14, 2016
Having fun in Music Class
Student Lighthouse Officer Candidates
Scholastic Book Fair Goal
Thank you to everyone that has served in our Armed Forces.
Calendar of Events
Shark’s Den School Store Tuesday-Thursday 8:40 -8:55 a.m.
Girl Scouts every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Division II Math Pentathlon every Thursday from 7:45-8:45 a.m.
S.A.I.L Team every Friday at 8:15 a.m.
- Nov. 14-18 Diversity Week
- Nov. 15-Cafeteria CHAMPS Special Treat
- Nov. 16-Playground CHAMPS Reward
- Nov. 18-Diversity Week Assemblies
- Nov. 21-Fun Run Pledge Superstars will have lunch with Mr. Maktari
- Nov. 22-Middle School Late Start Date
- Nov. 22-ConnectED Registration Deadline (read below for more information)
- Nov. 23-PTSA Reflections Deadline (read below for more information)
- Nov. 24-25 NO SCHOOL
- Nov. 28-School Resumes
Pleasant Lake Elementary
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Prime Time Care Hours
Monday - Friday
6:30 AM-6:00 PM
Main Office:
248-956-2800
Fax Number:
248-956-2805
Attendance Hotline:
248-956-2890
School Times:
Drop off: 8:50 AM
Late Bell: 8:55 AM
Dismissal: 3:58 PM
Departure: 4:05 PM
Email: NayalMaktari@wlcsd.org
Website: www.wlcsd.org/pleasantlake
Location: 4900 Halsted Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 956-2800
Twitter: @PleasantLakeEl
October Cafeteria and Playground CHAMPS
Congratulations to the following classrooms for being our October Cafeteria CHAMPS:
Mrs. Lawley
Mrs. Brasza
Mrs. Mensch
Mrs. Homer
Mrs. Kaatz
Mr. Thomas
I also want to congratulate our entire 3rd Grade for being the Playground CHAMPS for the month of October.
Great job of being PLE Leaders in the Cafeteria and Playground!
Fun Run 2016
Great job PLE and yes Mr. Maktari will be spending a day on our school's roof.
Pleasant Lake Box Top Contest
Thank you to everyone for submitting their Box Tops and congratulations to the following classroom contest winners:
Mrs. Kaatz
Mrs. Wilson
Mrs. Bielis-Volkers
Student Led Portfolio Conferences
Thank you to our students, staff and parents for a great Student Led Portfolio Conference!
Together We Learn, Together We Lead!
Halloween Family Fun Night & Trunk or Treat
Diversity Week in Walled Lake Schools
Don't forget to have your child submit their MLK Day Celebration "Express Yourself" entry. The deadline has been extended to December 7th. Entry forms went home with your child last week and additional forms can be found in the main office if needed.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
The PTA needs your help in providing our students and staff with as many resources as possible. One way the PTA helps is by contributing the funds earned through the Kroger Community Rewards program. If you shop at Kroger, we ask you to enroll your card to earn money for the PTA. This program does not take away your rewards earned toward gas or any other benefits. It is an additional way that Kroger gives back to the community. If you were enrolled in the past, please make sure to re-enroll and select Pleasant Lake Elementary PTA to earn the community rewards. You can follow the link provided here https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow
Also, if you have other family members (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) that shop at Kroger or Kroger affiliated stores encourage them to enroll their rewards card and select your student’s PTA for community rewards. Every little bit helps our students and staff.
Thank you,
Katarina Gasevski
PTA Co-V.P. and Scrips Coordinator
Thank you to all of our Scholastic Book Fair parent and student volunteers!
Access ConnectED at Home
In addition to ConnectED many of our classrooms have additional math and literacy online resources your child and you and can access at home. If you're not sure what resources are available ask your child and/or their teacher.
We will have a ConnectED Parent Night on November 30th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Any parent interested in help in how to access ConnectED at home are invited to attend.
Please click HERE to register. Registration closes on November 22nd.
Access Typing Quest from home
Simply click HERE to access all of our Kindergarten-5th Grade Elementary Student Resources, including Typing Quest. Your child has been given their login ID and password.
Shoes to Share Drive
Professional Learning at PLE
Do You Know About PLE's New Homework Policy?
Bus Safety
Please call our Transportation Department at 248-956-3090 with any questions you may have during the school year.
Know What's Going On At Pleasant Lake Elementary!
SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS
It is critical that parents keep an updated email address and let us know if it changes as soon as possible. Parents may update this information for us on Skyward Family Access. All teachers at Pleasant Lake utilize Skyward Family Access to communicate with parents. Report cards, lunch account information, progress reports, attendance and other important information will always be posted on Skyward Family Access. If you are a new family to Walled Lake Schools or have misplaced or lost your Family Access ID and password, please click HERE to get connected.
PLEASANT LAKE PLEASANTRIES AND SCHOOL WEBSITE
Our school newsletter will be sent electronically to parents every two weeks. An archive of newsletters is also posted to our school website. Our school website can be found HERE. Please visit this page often for information about our school. You will find links to important documents, websites from your child's classroom, PTA forms and information, and important updates and forms that you will need to access.
Please follow us on Twitter @PleasantLakeEl to be updated regularly on important events at our school and fun pictures of student events and learning!
REMIND 101
We also offer Remind 101 to all PLE parents. How does it work? If you would like to receive a quick text message on your cell phone or device, just sign up with us and you receive a quick text to remind you of important school events, deadlines, time frames, etc. at PLE. You can unsubscribe at any time.
To join, send a text to (586) 649-3482 and enter the message @mrmakt
You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe @mrmakt'.
PTSA Reflections
The National PTA Reflections Theme for the 2016-2017 School Year is:
"What Is Your Story?"
WLCSD Students: Tell us your interpretation of the theme: “What Is Your Story?" Only new and original works of art will be accepted. Enter up to two pieces per the following art categories you qualify for:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts (2D and 3D)
- Special Artist (must qualify)
No experience is required to participate in Reflections! Choose the arts category you’re interested in, create an original piece of artwork based on the theme, “What Is Your Story” and be recognized as an artist in our community!
Please click HERE for more information.
” Tell Us Your Story...” entries are due in the office by Wednesday, Nov. 23rd
Walled Lake School’s Recess Wear Guidelines
Please remember to dress your children appropriately for recess. Except in the case of extreme weather we will be outdoors for recess. Below are the Walled Lake School’s Recess Wear Guidelines.
Coats/Jackets
50 degrees + - Child/parent discretion
40-49 degrees - Recommended
39 degrees and below - Required
Hats/Gloves/Mittens
45 degrees + - Child/parent discretion
35-44 degrees - Recommended
32 degrees and below - Required
Boots and Snow Pants
Required when off of the blacktop
if there is slush or snow
**Please note: Temperature degrees are based on wind-chill/ “feels like” temperatures. **
A Message from our Food Services Department
Breakfast and Lunch Reminder: Students need healthy meals to learn. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools offer healthy meals every school day. Breakfast prices are $1.25 at the elementary and $1.50 at the middle and high school; lunch prices are $2.50 at the elementary and start at $2.75 at the middle and high school. For eligible students reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch at all schools.
Our menus can be found at http://wlcsd.org/food-services. On Thursday evening we send out weekly reminders when your student(s) balance is $6.00 or less. For your convenience you can add money to your student(s) account through family access at http://wlcsd.org/parents/family-access or you can send a check, cash or money order with your student.
Please click HERE for additional information or if you wish to contact the Food Services Department.