Twin Lake Elementary Newsletter
Week of June 6, 2025
September 6, 2026
The Rocket Way
Respect - Pride - Integrity
Welcome back to our new school year!
Dear Twin Lake Families,
We will see everyone on Tuesday, September 8!
Remember - morning drop off is at 8:25 and afternoon pick up is 3:45. Please make sure that your teacher and your child know how they are getting home this week. Remember, it is a short week due to the Labor Day holiday - No school on Monday, Sept. 7.
Breakfast is served from 8:25 - 8:45 everyday and is free. Our school lunches are also free for every student this year. We are so happy to keep all of our Rockets well-fed and ready for their school day.
Please remember that if you drop your students to school in the morning, drop them off at the sidewalk or walk them across the parking lot. We need to keep our Rockets safe and we have had a few friends running across the parking lot.
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 Empathy - This month, we’re focusing on empathy and challenging
students to make sure that everyone they interact with feels seen, heard, and valued. We are partnering with you to grow and develop empathy in your student at home. As a family, use these activities to reflect on and better understand the needs of others.
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
Twin Lake Bus Routes 26-27
Household Income Report (Formerly Free/ Reduced Lunch application)
School Supply List
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.
Youth Football Information
PTO Information and Calendar
Thanks for a great year!! We look forward to another amazing year in 2026-2027. Our meeting calendar will be shared soon! Thank you!
President - Nicole Boroff
VP - Kelly Bantien
Treasurer - Brittany Meloche
Secretary - Halley Sarnowski
Our first meeting will be held in August or September and there will be a vote for the VP at this time.
Things To Come:
Upcoming Dates:
9/7 - NO School - Labor Day Holiday
9/8 - Full Day of School 8:45-3:45
9/10 - Fire Drill
9/11 - Popcorn Friday
9/14 - 5:30 - School Board Meeting
9/16 - Mum pick-up after school
10/1 - Picture Day
10/2 - 1/2 Day for teacher PD, Dismiss at 12:00
10/9 - Snowplow Safety
10/12 & 10/13 - No School Fall Break
10/23 - 1/2 Day, Records Day, Dismiss at 12:00
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
