Lakes Elementary Newsletter June 6th

Principal Matt Zokoe

Matt Zokoe - Principal
mzokoe@rockfordschools.org

Address: 6849 Young Avenue, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org

Phone: (616) 863-6340

From the Desk of Mr. Zokoe

Good afternoon, Lakes Families,

Congratulations, we have completed the 2024-25 school year. Thank you, everyone, for your continued partnership with us at Lakes Elementary. The accomplishments of our students could not have happened without your support. Our students have done a fantastic job working very hard to find their success this year. Our NWEA family report and student progress report were sent home on Friday with our students. Please celebrate with your student their growth from the year.

Guide for NWEA Family Report Reading

Over the summer, we are offering some fun ways to stay connected to Lakes. The Rockford Book Bus will visit Lakes Elementary on June 16 at 11:00 am, July 7 at 11:00 am, July 30 at 5:30- 6:30 pm with a food truck, and August 4 at 11:00 am. All am dates are on Mondays with the exception of our Wednesday night visit!

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, please check our district website for upcoming open house dates and supply list information for next year. We will do our best to keep things updated as they become available.

Next week our office will be open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The office will be open Friday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. If you need to contact our office for anything next week, please call us at 616-863-6340. Please give us a call before heading up to school, as we may be working within the building and away from the office area.

Have a safe and wonderful summer. I look forward to seeing our students return in the fall, ready to learn!

Matthew Zokoe

Principal, Lakes Elementary

Quick Information

Happy last day of school! Enjoy your extra time together.
Lost and Found - will be placed in the school vestibule on Monday. If you are missing items, please stop between 8 am - 4 pm on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. The remaining items will be donated to Acorn Resale or disposed of on Thursday.
Congratulations to our Rockin' Readers who were presented awards last weekend in a celebration at Krause Library. Ira L, Kipton K, Ian B, Quinn K, Lily B, Mariella G, Olivia E, Margo A, Michael K, Lauren B, Izzy B, Eva T, Kaydence P, Grace H, Lexi T, Isla J, Nazir C, and Miles C!
Congratulations to the May Students of the Month. They were nominated for showing perseverance. Perseverance is the act of choosing not to give up or working through tough projects to their completion. Congratulations to: Olivia P, Hattie W, Audrey K, Grace H, Catalaya B, Berklee M, Kipton K, Charlie T, Jacob S, Hollis C, Selah C, Maddox A, Myles Q, Bullen M, Louis M, Emmett W, Gracelyn W, Riley F, Stuart L, and Heidi F!
Looking for a summer tutor?

May Star Students

Students smiling and displaying a certificate

PTO Corner

PTO's High Five
Click above to read the PTOs High 5 Newsletter for Trimester 3!

Join the PTO!
Join our team of parent volunteers as we enhance the learning and educational experience of students and staff at Lakes Elementary. Work alongside fellow parents, get to know Lakes teachers and staff all while making a positive impact on our school. We have a variety of elected leadership and general volunteer roles available for the 2025-26 school year. Click Here to fill out an interest form!

Helpful PTO Links

Rockford Booster Bucks
Follow the PTO on Facebook or Instagram
PTO Linktree
PTO Email

Recycling Initiatives

Flyer for PaperGator recycling showing accepted materials. Accepting school/office paper, news paper, junk mail, hard and soft cover books, magazines, shredded paper, paperboard (cereal box), wrapping paper without foil or sparkles. No accepted is plastic, metal, glass, or garbage.

NexTrex Recycling

Will be on hold over the summer! But we will be ready to accept as soon as school resumes in August.

Produce bags, grocery bags, ice bags, cereal box liners, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags - Plastics that can stretch.
We've collected over 450 pounds of plastic!

Papergator Recycling

Papergator use can continue throughout the summer! The green dumpster is located in the side parking lot.

Office/School papers, newspaper, junk mail, magazines, shredded paper, and cereal boxes (paper board that can be torn), etc.

Adventure Awaits Rockford Book Bus. Join us this summer for fun reading adventures.

Book Bus Schedule

Book Bus Website

Enrollment is Open

Enrollment for the 2025/2026 school year is open. Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2025 are eligible to enroll for the 2025/2026 school year. In order to take advantage of an early placement screening, please enroll your Developmental Kindergarten -or- Kindergarten-age child before June 1, 2025. Please visit www.rockfordschools.org/enrollment// to review the online enrollment procedures and required documentation.