Dear Clear Lake Families,
A few important reminders for tomorrow:
Fall Count Day – Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Why it matters: The state provides funding based on student attendance.
If your student must be absent, call the attendance line at 248-969-5250 to excuse them.
Wacky Wednesday Spirit Day
Theme: Mismatch/Crazy Hair
Students are encouraged to show their school spirit with fun, school-appropriate outfits and hairstyles.
FUNd Run Goal Celebration at Lunch Recesses
We reached our whole-school FUNd Run goals of $10,000 and $15,000—thank you!
Snack Shack will be open during lunch recess.
Our recess DJ will be playing music to celebrate.
Thank you for your support with attendance, school spirit, and the FUNd Run. We appreciate you!
With gratitude,
Stephanie Niemi
Principal, Clear Lake Elementary
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
In accordance with Michigan’s Safe Storage Laws (MCL 28.429, MCL 380.1313a, and MCL 380.1313b), schools are required to share information on the safe storage of firearms. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has provided resources for distribution through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
The following resources are available for your review:
What is the Secure Storage Law in Michigan
Additional information and resources can be found on MDE’s Safe Storage Law webpage.
Questions may be directed to MDE’s Office of Health and Safety at MDE-OHS@Michigan.gov.
Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Clear Lake families,
Happy Homecoming week! Don't forget tomorrow's spirit day is Light Up the Day!-wear neon and bright colors.
Make sure to check your email for the latest edition of the Clear Lake Connector or click HERE.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Next week is Oxford Homecoming 2025! Students and staff are invited to show their school spirit all week long with our Homecoming Spirit Week days!
-Clear Lake Elementary
Hello Elementary Families,
A quick reminder: our Suzuki Strings partnership begins Monday, September 29. Open to Oxford students in grades 1–5 interested in learning violin. Classes meet two days per week from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. at Lakeville Elementary. Transportation from Lakeville to each elementary school is provided before the school day.
Register or learn more: 25–26 Suzuki Strings Registration Form
Questions?
Lisa Clarke
Suzuki Violin Instructor
(810) 417-0556
James Berezney
Oxford Community Schools
Dear Clear Lake Families,
We’ve had a wonderful start to the school year, and I’m excited to share some important information with you. On November 4, two Oxford Community Schools proposals will appear on the ballot. These proposals help support our students, classrooms, and school facilities.
Non-Homestead Operating Millage – Helps fund day-to-day operations, including classrooms, programs, and instruction. This millage applies only to non-homestead properties (commercial, rental, and second homes) and does not increase taxes for primary homeowners.
Sinking Fund Millage – Provides funding for building maintenance, safety upgrades, and facility improvements that benefit students and the community. View this flyer outlining tentative projects planned for the first year of the Sinking Fund at our school.
I’d like to encourage all families to review the attached flyer and learn more about these proposals. Additional information is available on the district website at https://www.oxfordschools.org/millage.
Thank you for staying informed and for all you do to support our students and school community!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Niemi, Principal
Clear Lake Elementary School
Today, there was a medical emergency for a student and EMS was called to provide care. As a result, the building did briefly go into a hold to allow EMS clearance to enter and exit the building. Students did a great job following the Standard Response Protocol and did so quickly and calmly so that the student could receive the medical assistance they needed.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This evening’s board of education meeting will be live-streamed courtesy of OCTV and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@OCTVMichigan. For those attending the meeting in person, the meeting location is at Oxford Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Dear Clear Lake Families,
Make sure to check your email for the Clear Lake Connector 9/22/25 or click HERE to read! This week's edition contains information regarding Halloween costumes and many pictures from events that have taken place over the last few weeks . This is also a reminder that this Friday, 9/26/25, is our annual FUNd Run. We are currently 75% of the way to meeting our whole school goal. In true Minute To Win It fashion it is going to come down to beating the clock to see which classroom takes 1st place with the most donations. Currently only $15 separates the first and second place classrooms!
-Clear Lake Elementary
Dear Clear Lake 3rd-5th grade families,
Registration for the Clear Lake Girls on the Run (GOTR) team is now open! GOTR meets after school until 5:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. GOTR is open to 3rd-5th graders, and there are only 16 spots available. Participants must be able to attend both Monday and Wednesday to participate. A waitlist will be used if spots fill up. Please note that the registration website states that practice begins the week of 9/22/25. That is incorrect. Practice will begin on Monday, 9/29/25. If you have questions please contact Coach Haverland at erica.haverland@oxfordschools.org
Registration Link: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/112235?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
-Clear Lake GOTR Coaches (Coach Corrigan, Coach Haverland, Coach S. Rondy, and Coach Whitt)
Tomorrow is the first early release for elementary. Bus times are in PowerSchool. Questions? Call OCS Transportation (248) 969-1888.
Dear Clear Lake families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow Thursday, September 18th, 2025 is our first early release day of the year. Please make sure to send in a note or email your child's classroom teacher if there is a change in dismissal plans. On early release days there is also only one lunch choice. Please see attached pictures for the special lunch menu and the early release schedule.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Dear Clear Lake Families,
The Clear Lake Connector 9/15/25 was sent to your email or you can view by clicking the link HERE. Be sure to check out all the info about FUNd Run 20225, the early release schedule, and a volunteer opportunity to help classroom teachers with the 25-26 with collecting yearbook pictures.
Extended office hours will also be offered this Thursday, 9/18/25 from 1:30-4:30PM and 6:00-8:00PM. Extended office hours are for parents and guardians to come in that need to have their driver's license scanned in the visitor management system. This is required prior to volunteering at events, chaperoning, or being a guest on campus. yearbook.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Hello Elementary Families!
Oxford Community Schools is pleased to partner with Suzuki Strings again this year. This opportunity is open to any Oxford Schools' student in Grade 1 through 5 who would like to learn to play the violin. Classes are offered two days per week from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Lakeville Elementary. Transportation is provided from Lakeville to each elementary school before the start of the school day. Check out this brief Suzuki Strings Promo Video created by OHS Orchestra student, Blake Myers. The first day of class is Monday, September 29.
For additional information or to register, please click on the 25-26 Suzuki Strings Registration Form.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Lisa Clarke
Suzuki Violin Instructor
Oxford Community Schools
(810) 417-0556
lisa.clarke@oxfordschools.org
James Berezney
Oxford Community Schools
james.berezney@oxfordschools.org
Suzuki Violin registration is now open! Rates remain the same as last year, and classes start September 29. Register today using the link below. Payments can be made through e~Funds for Schools.
Suzuki Violin Registration
e~Funds for Schools
This evening’s board of education meeting will be live-streamed courtesy of OCTV and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@OCTVMichigan. For those attending the meeting in person, the meeting location is at Clear Lake Elementary School. This regular board meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Today we had our first safety drill of the school year-fire drill #1. Students learn that our drills help us prepare for various types of emergencies and the emphasis is to follow adult directions for safety. By law we are required to have 5 fire drills, 2 tornado drills, 2 ALICE drills and 1 safety/Cardiac Team drill. Drills are documented on our Clear Lake web page and will be communicated through our after a drills has been conducted.
-Stephanie Niemi
Principal, Clear Lake Elementary
stephanie.niemi@oxfordschools.org
Dear Clear Lake Families,
I'm writing to invite you to take part in a new Community of the Whole session. These sessions are designed for parents, staff, and community members to connect directly with our School Board in a more open, conversational space.
Participants will have the chance to hear directly from community partners about resources and opportunities and share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.
📍 When & Where:
Tuesday, September 9th
6:00 p.m. at Clear Lake Elementary
(Board of Education meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m.)
This month’s session will include a presentation from Oxford Open Handed about their work supporting families in our community, followed by time for open discussion.
We hope you’ll join in!
Stephanie Niemi, Principal
Clear Lake Elementary
Flyer Attachment: BOE Community of the Whole.pdf