Clear Lake Elementary

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Peruski from Clear Lake will always hold a special place in our hearts. She goes above and beyond to create a safe, structured and engaging relationship and space with her students. Although my daughter is no longer in her class, she still knows that Mrs. Peruski is one of her safe and trusted adults at school who she can (and has) gone to if needed, and likely will be even when our daughter is no longer in elementary school. Mrs. Peruski has gone out of her way to check on our daughter after a hard day (on her own time), and came to a softball game where a few of her students were playing (again, on her own time) which meant the world to the girls. My daughter thrived in her classroom because of her care and structure. Mrs. Peruski deserves to be recognized and celebrated! -Melissa K. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Senora Cuello from Clear Lake is such a dedicated and caring teacher. I'm very impressed with how much Spanish the students know when they leave Clear Lake. The 5th grade field trip she puts together is one of the best field trips I've ever been on as a chaperone. Not only is she a great teacher but she cares so much for the students. She takes the time to get to know them on a personal level and make that connection with them. She even checks in on them when they move to middle school and encourages them to visit her back at Clear Lake if they are there. Senora also takes a great interest in the school as a whole and keeps up with PTO activities and is supportive and helps when she can. Our family is so grateful to have her at our school and are excited that our 2nd grade student will have her next year. -Jessica J. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Shea Rondy from Clear Lake is an awesome person and a great teacher! Mrs. Rondy has been very supportive of my child’s development emotionally and academically. -Megan D. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Haverland from Clear Lake is the kind of teacher who leads with her heart. She gets to know each of her students individually and empowers them to be their best versions of themselves in everything they do! She’s 110% all-in, and her students adore her! She even encourages them outside of the classroom; just yesterday she was all over Seymour Lake Park supporting current and even past students on several different soccer teams and fields! It’s obvious why Mrs. Haverland was chosen as Teacher of the Year! We feel so lucky. Thanks, Mrs. Haverland!!! -Lisa B. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🗓️ Join us for our next Community Conversations on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 PM at Oxford Elementary! 🏫 There’s no set agenda — just an open, welcoming space to talk about whatever’s on your mind. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to listen in, we’d love to have you there. 💬 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

✨ Is your child ready to dive into the world of reading and writing? ✨ 📚 Join us for a free event designed for families with students in Pre-K through 1st Grade! 🗓️ When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 PM 📍 Where: Clear Lake Elementary Register here by May 15th: https://bit.ly/4ihRkjF

📖 Reading is sweet! This year, every Clear Lake family received a copy of The Chocolate Touch for a fun school-wide book club during March is Reading Month. To wrap up the month, the top three readers from each class were invited to a special chocolate party with Mrs. Niemi and Mrs. Gierahn, Clear Lake’s reading specialist. They enjoyed a chocolate fountain with all kinds of tasty treats to dip, plus a candy bar where they could make their own goodie bags. Way to go, readers! #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🚌 It’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛 These awesome folks are out there every morning and afternoon—rain, snow, or sunshine—making sure our kids get to and from school safely. They do it with patience, a smile, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s give a big THANK YOU to our bus drivers today. We appreciate you! 💙💛 #WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

The Career and Technical Education Department is seeking advice and assistance from key business and industry partners in order to keep our state-approved CTE programs up to industry standards.👩‍🔬🚑 We would like to invite YOU to become a member of the CTE Advisory Committee, which meets approximately two times per year. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to collaborate with one another and to provide recommendations for the continuous improvement of our CTE programs. Oxford High School currently has 9 programs and 4 Early Middle College Programs: - Mechatronics - Digital Multimedia - Automotive Technology (Early Middle College) - Marketing (Early Middle College) - Computer Programming - Radio & Television Broadcast Technology - Business - Health Science - Finance (Early Middle College) - Information Technology (Early Middle College) The Spring Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee Meeting will be held in the morning on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 8:15-9:45am in the PAC lobby. If you or someone you know may be interested in serving on any of our program committees, please contact Career Focused Education Director, Lisa Butts, at lisa.butts@oxfordschools.org

Reminder: No School Friday, April 18th!

🎉Congratulations to Kelly Pizzo on being Clear Lake's Support Person of the Year! 🌟 She is a trusted, kind-hearted leader who forms strong relationships with students, staff, and families. Her dedication shines through in her work with PBIS, SEL lessons, IB Student of the Month, and more. Mrs. Pizzo goes above and beyond, always bringing positivity and support to everything she does. Thank you for making such a difference! 💙 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

📣 Our next Community Conversations is happening April 29 from 6–7 PM — and this time, it’s virtual! 💻 Join from home, your car, or wherever works for you. We’ll be talking about school safety in various forms, and how we’re continuing to strengthen support for our students and staff. Let’s keep working together to make our schools the very best places for kids to learn and grow. RSVP here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mrckt854 A Zoom link will be sent before the meeting.

🌟Volunteers Needed! 🌟 Join us in making a difference by helping local homeowners in need with basic yard work April 26th & 27th! Let’s come together as a community to lend a hand and share some kindness! Click the link to learn more and to sign up - bit.ly/ogb2025!

Nominate a deserving individual TODAY for the 2nd Annual Cares Awards! Your recognition can shine a light on those who truly make a difference for our students with disabilities. Nominations are open for: - Teachers - Paraprofessionals - Bus Drivers - School Staff - Supportive Peers https://tinyurl.com/OCSCares2025

📢 Parent University: Vaping 101 📢 Learn about the challenges of youth vaping and how to support a vape-free lifestyle at this interactive workshop presented by the North Oakland Community Coalition. 📅 Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 📍 Location: 10 N. Washington, Oxford, MI 👥 Who: Parents/caregivers of students in grades 5 and up 📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/JHWVgF9RujA4p5J59 We hope to see you there!

The 2025-2026 Oxford Community Schools calendars are now available! You can view and download them here: https://www.oxfordschools.org/documents/calendars-(printable)/735621. These calendars are also linked on the district and each school's homepage under “Calendars (Printable)” for quick access. Please note, the Oxford Early Learning Center (OELC) calendar is expected to be available by the end of the week. If you haven’t explored our new website yet, now is a great time! The site features a search tool (magnifying glass in the top-right corner) to help you quickly find what you need. We also encourage you to check out the Events and Live Feed sections on the homepage to stay informed about everything happening in our district. Below are key district-wide dates for the 2025-2026 school year: 📅 First Day of School: August 21, 2025 🇺🇸 Labor Day Recess: August 29 & September 1, 2025 🍂 Fall Break: October 13-14, 2025 🦃 Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28, 2025 🎄 Holiday Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 ❄️ Mid-Winter Break: February 16-17, 2026 🌸 Spring Break: March 27 – April 3, 2026 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Recess: May 22-25, 2026 📢 Last Day of School: June 5, 2026 ⚠️ Potential Make-up Days: June 8-10, 2026 Not all dates listed here apply to Crossroads Day School. We hope this helps with your planning, and we encourage you to explore our website for more resources and updates.

🎉🏆Congratulations to Erica Haverland for receiving Teacher of the Year for Clear Lake Elementary! 🌟 Mrs. Haverland is a rock star the whole way around. She is always going above and beyond for her students and team. She constantly finds new ways to improve her craft, which translates to higher engagement and learning for her students. She is supportive and responsive to all of her students needs. Additionally, she is the first to lend a helping hand to her team and all second grade students. She is a leader both in and out of the classroom. Thank you, Erica, for all that you do. You are amazing!👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

School social workers are the heart 💛 of our schools. They step in when students are struggling, providing support, resources, and hope when it’s needed most. Their impact is immeasurable—helping families navigate challenges, working alongside staff to remove barriers to learning, and being a trusted presence for students. To our school social workers: Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students. Your work changes lives, and we are beyond grateful for all you do! 👏. While last week was School Social Workers' Week, we appreciate you every day! #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

Dear Oxford Schools Families, We invite you to join us for Community Conversations—an opportunity to connect with board members and district administrators, discuss important topics, or simply stop by to say hello. - Tuesday, March 11 – Daniel Axford Elementary, 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday, April 8 – Oxford High School, 6:00 p.m. These informal gatherings will focus on topics like academic programs, student wellness and support, safety and security, future planning, facilities, or anything else that's on your mind. No speeches, no presentations—just meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. Refreshments will be served, and the Board of Education meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. We hope you’ll join us! Oxford Community Schools