This is a reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/4/25.
We are also still collecting any unwanted Halloween candy for our annual Treats for Troops until Thursday, 11/6/25. Our annual Oxford/Orion FISH Food Drive is also still going on until 11/20/25.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This is a reminder that today, 10/31/25, is an early release day.
We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween night! Starting on Monday, 11/3/25 we will have collection boxes for any unwanted Halloween candy. All candy will be donated to Treats for Troops. Collection will go until Thursday, 11/6/25. Please make sure to put candy in a bag for easy collection.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This morning we had our annual AED/Cardiac safety drill. This safety drill reviewed the Standard Response Protocol language of "Hold" in classrooms/areas while the Clear Lake AED/Cardiac team attended to a pretend medical emergency. The Standard Response Protocol language allows students and staff to learn common language while allowing flexibility in the protocol depending on the situation or emergency occurring. This drill was also facilitated with the Oxford Fire Department.
By law we are required to run three drills related to safety/security, two tornado drills, and five fire drills during the school year. After drills are conducted we always document on our Clear Lake webpage and sent through School Messenger.
-Stephanie Niemi
Principal, Clear Lake Elementary
stephanie.niemi@oxfordschools.org
Dear Clear Lake Families,
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/29/25 we will be having our annual AED/Cardiac safety drill. This safety drill reviews the Standard Response Protocol language of "Hold" in classrooms/areas while the Clear Lake Cardiac Team attends to a pretend medical emergency. The Standard Response Protocol language allows students and staff to learn common language while allowing flexibility in the protocol depending on the situation or emergency occurring. This drill is also facilitated with the Oxford Fire Department, so you may see their vehicle on campus.
To learn more about the Standard Response Protocol click HERE (for parent letter in English) or HERE (for parent letter in Spanish)
By law we are required to run three drills related to safety/security, two tornado drills, and five fire drills during the school year. After drills are conducted we always document on our Clear Lake webpage and sent through School Messenger.
We would also like to remind families that we have PTO FUNd Run top prize winners being driven to school tomorrow by Oxford Fire Department and Oxford Village Police as well as on Thursday this week. Again, their department vehicles will be on campus during arrival.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Stephanie Niemi
Principal, Clear Lake Elementary
stephanie.niemi@oxfordschools.org
Please check your email for information about how to access your student's Star Reading and Math reports in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Dear Clear Lake families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow morning, 10/23/25 is Picture Retake Day! This is for any student that was absent on picture day or any student that needs to have their picture retaken. Please email or send in a note with your child to confirm with their classroom teacher.
We could use two more volunteers to help with picture retake day. Volunteers will be picking up/dropping off students to and from class as well as assisting in the picture retake location. Volunteers need to have a processed ICHAT on file for this school year. Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ABAC2CA2FA7-59743015-picture#/
-Clear Lake Elementary
Dear Clear Lake families,
Please check your email to read this week's Clear Lake Connector 10/21/25 or click HERE to open.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This afternoon, there was a medical emergency for a student and EMS was called. Some classrooms did have to go into a hold to give EMS space to enter and exit the building. We appreciate our students and staff for being caring and principled so the student could receive the medical assistance they needed.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This afternoon we had our 2nd fire drill for the school year. 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
Today, there was a medical emergency for a student and EMS was called. As a result, we did go into a hold to allow EMS to care for the student. Students and staff 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
Dear Clear Lake families,
This is a reminder that if you plan on joining us for Clear Lake Walk to School Day tomorrow morning to please check out the Clear Lake Connector 10/7/25 that was just emailed or by clicking HERE to RSVP.
-Clear Lake Elementary
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
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
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)
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
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