Twin Lake Elementary Newsletter
Week of June 6, 2025
October 18, 2026
The Rocket Way
Respect - Pride - Integrity
Connections are Important!
Dear Twin Lake Families,
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.
We now have 2 active social media accounts! We have our official Twin Lake Elementary account and we also have a Twin Lake Elementary Connections account. (We also have an awesome Twin Lake PTO Facebook page!) Any of these accounts may post pictures of our kids having a great time at school. We do not share identifying information with the pictures. However, if you do not want your students' pictures posted, please let your students' teacher or the office know and we will not post your student's pictures.
Our CKH focus of the month is Self-Direct - This month, we’re challenging students to envision
future goals and take intentional steps toward who they want to be. We are partnering with you to grow and develop your child’s ability to self-direct. We can model self-direction by celebrating the positive in each day, seeking the good in others, and emphasizing our responsibility to make positive choices.
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
If your students need someone to talk to about recent events, please reach out to our office or your child's teacher. We will continue to make connections to help our Rockets!
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 Knox, Caroline, Jasper, and Mila!
Rocket Slip Drawing Winners!
Congratulations to Alaina S., Rylee, Penelope, Isla, and Wayland!
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:
10/12 & 10/13 - No School Fall Break
10/23 - 1/2 Day, Records Day, Dismiss at 12:00 and Trunk or Treat at school parking lot
10/30 - School Halloween parties and Halloween parade
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
