Twin Lake Elementary Newsletter
Week of June 6, 2025
November 1, 2026
The Rocket Way
Respect - Pride - Integrity
Connections are Important!
Dear Twin Lake Families,
Welcome to November - our month of Gratitude! We are so grateful for all of our Twin Lake families! Thank you for all you do!
The weather is changing - as it does in Michigan. Please dress your rockets for the weather. Also, please check the pictures below of the lost and found tables. We have SO MUCH STUFF and it needs to go home.
We are in need of some prizes for our Rocket Slip treasure chest. If you have any old happy meal toys or small trinkets at home, we would love to take them off your hands. Amazon also sells buckets of goodies like "squishies" or pencils or fun erasers. If you are so inclined, we would love some donations to encourage our positive behaviors. Thank you for the donations - we could use some more to recognize our awesome kids!!
Conference Week - Many of our teachers are doing conferences next week. Also, our specials teachers will be in the buildings as well. If you have concerns or would like to talk with them, they are available for you. No pre-set schedule for specials teachers is needed. Just stop by!
Our CKH focus of the month is Teamwork - Better Together - This month we’re challenging students to work together toward a common goal and shared purpose. We are partnering with you to grow and develop teamwork in your child. We can do this by modeling gratefulness, acknowledging positive moments, and affirming each other. Use this month’s activities to practice working together and celebrate your family as a team.
We are here to help! Feel free to call the office at 231-719-3190, if you have questions or concerns. Once school starts, you will use this number to report any student absences as well. The school office will be open Monday through Fridays from 8:00-4:00 each day.
We are all looking forward to seeing you!
Thank you!
Mrs. Bennink
No After-school Club this week due to conferences. More information soon!
Household Income Report (Formerly Free/ Reduced Lunch application)
Food Assistance
The information for emergency food assistance in Muskegon County is as follows:
Twin Lake Community Church
Food pantry
Hours of Operation:
Monday 8:00am - 10:00am
Thursday 3:30pm - 6:00pm
*If you have an emergency situation, please reach out to the school office and we can make special arrangements.
Muskegon
Feeding America West Michigan
616-784-3250
Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency
877-213-5948
Muskegon Rescue Mission food pantry
Thursdays at 9:30 at 1747 7th St (Park St entrance).
Rising Rockets - Youth Program
Please see the video below from the high school athletic department introducing Rising Rockets, an initiative designed to provide a one-stop digital location for all things youth athletics, in Rocket City.
Our goal is to make it easier for families to find information about camps, clinics, youth leagues, and opportunities to get involved in Reeths-Puffer athletics. Through Rising Rockets, you’ll be able to explore offerings, connect with programs, and register your student-athlete all in one convenient place.
We’re excited to continue building strong connections with our future Rockets and hope this resource makes navigating youth athletics in our community even easier.
PTO Information and Calendar
Thanks for a great year!! We look forward to another amazing year in 2026-2027. Thank you!
President - Nicole Boroff
VP - Kelly Bantien
Treasurer - Brittany Melotke
Secretary - Halley Sarnowski
Fourth Grade Red Bandana Kids!
Congratulations to Our New team!
Rocket Slip Drawing Winners!
Congratulations to Carly, Zeke, and Daisy!
Soaring Rockets of the Month!
We are so proud of these students that were nominated by their teachers for being leaders and using respect, pride and integrity! Congratulations!!
Things To Come:
Upcoming Dates:
11/6 - 1/2 day - Teacher Training
11/9 - 5:30 - Board meeting
11/10 - Picture Re-take day
11/13 - Popcorn day
11/19 - Body Safety day
11/25 - 11/27 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
12/9 - 4:00 - PTO meeting
12/11 - Popcorn Friday
12/14 - 12/18 - Holiday Shop
12/16 - 6:00 - Kinder Holiday concert
12/18 - 1/2 day for Students and Staff
12/21 - 1/3 - Holiday Break
1/4 - Back to School
1/8 - 1/2 Day - Teacher Training
Reeths-Puffer District Calendar Link
Contact Information
Mrs. Joanna (Joey) Bennink
Principal, Twin Lake Elementary School
Email: benninkj@reeths-puffer.org
Phone: 231-719-3190, Ext: 2225
Location: Twin Lake Elementary School, 3175 5th Street, Twin Lake, MI, USA
