About Us
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS
Lakes Elementary prides itself on having high academic expectations for our students. Our intervention-based systems of support allow us to meet the needs of all studnets as we work collaboratively to develop plans for small groups and individuals. The Lakes staff is regularly involved in professional development work designed to keep our practice current and to build our teaching capacity. We consistently perform above state average on the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP).
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
WE ARE SCHOOL-FAMILY TEAM
At Lakes, we welcome our parents to partner with us! Volunteer opportunities are available and coordinated with individual teachers as well as with the office staff. The Lakes PTO has so many ways for parents to be involved in their child’s time at Lakes Elementary. Some of the events and activities put on by the Lakes PTO include the Fall Fun Run, Popcorn Days, Book Fairs and Family Book Fair Nights, Family Movie Nights, Spring Family Fun Night, Holiday Shop, Field Day and various fundraising efforts that provide so much for students and staff.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
SUPPORTING PERSONAL GROWTH
In addition to our high expectations and constant focus on academics at Lakes, the Lakes staff also works to embed social emotional learning (SEL) into our curriculum. We have developed a common language and work on teaching students the skills to help them manage their emotions, show empathy for others, maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. We have a full time school social worker who works with students and staff on SEL development in addition to teaching mindfulness techniques in our classrooms. Our Kindness Club develops leadership skills and facilitates activities to support our school and community.
FIELD TRIPS AND ASSEMBLIES
FIELD TRIPS AND ASSEMBLIES
EXPERIENCING LEARNING IN THE REAL WORLD
Students enjoy a number of fun and educational field trips and assemblies throughout their time at Lakes Elementary. Some of these engaging learning opportunities include field trips to Potter Park Zoo, MSU Botanical Gardens, Village of Hartland Tour, Kensington Farm and Park Tour,Greenfield Village Trip, and Longway Planetarium.
Speakers present on topics of Native American Culture, DTE Energy, Exotic Animals, Hartland High School Choir and Band, and College/Career Awareness.
ESSENTIALS INSTRUCTION
ESSENTIALS INSTRUCTION
SUPPORTING WELL ROUNDED STUDENT GROWTH
All students benefit greatly from our four essentials classes. We have amazing Art, Music, Physical Education. and STEM instruction by some outstanding teachers. Students learn the joy and value of the arts and its importance in our community.
HIGHLY CAPABLE CLUSTER
HIGHLY CAPABLE CLUSTER
PUSHING THINKING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
The Lakes Cluster program allows for some exciting and engaging hands-on activities for our gifted and talented students. We have a wonderful group of parent volunteers who work very hard to provide these enrichment activities throughout the school year. Some of the topics of study include engineering, computer coding, and forensics.
MICHIGAN GREEN SCHOOL
MICHIGAN GREEN SCHOOL
LEARNING ABOUT AND SUPPORTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
As part of Michigan’s Green School program, Lakes has been awarded the highest status as an Evergreen School for several years running due to our dedication to practices that promote conservation and preservation of our environment. Included in these practices is our 4th grade recycling group.
LOC STUDENT RUN CREDIT UNION
LOC STUDENT RUN CREDIT UNION
LOC STUDENT RUN CREDIT UNION
Lakes Elementary partners with LOC Credit Union to operate a student-run branch of LOC Credit Union for our school families. We are in our 8th year! Our student-run credit union is open one Thursday a month and run by 4th grade students under the supervision of Mrs. Stephanie Hamlin of Community Impact Manager with LOC.
