Clear Lake Elementary

Dear Clear Lake families,
Today, grade level classrooms completed ALICE drill #1. Teachers read aloud the book "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared! Because I Know All About ALICE" and students practiced inserting the nightlock into their classroom door. Specials teachers will also review with classes where their nightlock is located within their classroom. Since Specials teachers do not see classes daily, they will review the information the first time the class sees them this week.
It is also emphasized during this drill the importance of listening and following adult directions during an emergency.
There will be one more ALICE drill this school year and is tentatively scheduled for 12/16/25.

Our goal with ALICE training, and with all of our security measures, is to assure, as much as possible, the safety of every child and every adult in our school buildings. If you have any questions please contact Principal, Stephanie Niemi at stephanie.niemi@oxfordschools.org.

-Clear Lake Elementary School

Dear Clear Lake families,
Sunday, November 30, 2025, is Wildcat Remembrance Day. On Sunday at 7 p.m., our community will light luminaries as part of the day’s observance to Light Up Oxford with Love. Please check your email for more information.

-Clear Lake Elementary

Dear Clear Lake families,
Tomorrow to honor Veterans, students and staff are invited to wear red, white, and blue and participate in a Veterans Day spirit day. We thank all our Clear Lake parents, guardians, and staff who have served our country!

We are still in need of a few more volunteers to help at the Scholastic Book Fair this week. Please check your email or click HERE for the Clear Lake Connector 11/10/25 for the link to sign up.

-Clear Lake Elementary

Tomorrow is Election Day! Make your voice heard and vote on the two Oxford Community Schools millages. Please encourage your Oxford friends and family to vote too.

If you have questions about what’s on the ballot, Check Out This Short Video.

More information including an FAQ section is available at http://oxfordschools.org/millage.

These elections are typically very close which means it's critical that all of our families and staff take the time to vote. Every vote counts!

Dear Oxford Community Schools Families,

We understand that some families may have concerns about food insecurity. For additional support if needed, we have compiled a list of local food assistance resources. You can access the full list on our website here: Food Assistance Resources.

We also want to remind families that every student is encouraged to eat a free breakfast and lunch at school each day to ensure they have access to nutritious meals.

If your family is in need and unable to access food, please reach out to a Family School Liaison (FSL) or any school staff member. We are here to help connect you with the right resources.

Sincerely,
Oxford Community Schools

Dear Clear Lake Families,

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/29/25 we will be having our annual AED/Cardiac safety drill. This safety drill reviews the Standard Response Protocol language of "Hold" in classrooms/areas while the Clear Lake Cardiac Team attends to a pretend medical emergency. The Standard Response Protocol language allows students and staff to learn common language while allowing flexibility in the protocol depending on the situation or emergency occurring. This drill is also facilitated with the Oxford Fire Department, so you may see their vehicle on campus.

To learn more about the Standard Response Protocol click HERE (for parent letter in English) or HERE (for parent letter in Spanish)

By law we are required to run three drills related to safety/security, two tornado drills, and five fire drills during the school year. After drills are conducted we always document on our Clear Lake webpage and sent through School Messenger.

We would also like to remind families that we have PTO FUNd Run top prize winners being driven to school tomorrow by Oxford Fire Department and Oxford Village Police as well as on Thursday this week. Again, their department vehicles will be on campus during arrival.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Stephanie Niemi
Principal, Clear Lake Elementary
stephanie.niemi@oxfordschools.org

Dear Clear Lake families,

Please check you email to view the Clear Lake Connector 10/27/25 or click HERE. This is a reminder that Friday, 10/31/25 is an early release.

-Clear Lake Elementary

Dear Clear Lake families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow morning, 10/23/25 is Picture Retake Day! This is for any student that was absent on picture day or any student that needs to have their picture retaken. Please email or send in a note with your child to confirm with their classroom teacher.

We could use two more volunteers to help with picture retake day. Volunteers will be picking up/dropping off students to and from class as well as assisting in the picture retake location. Volunteers need to have a processed ICHAT on file for this school year. Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ABAC2CA2FA7-59743015-picture#/

-Clear Lake Elementary

Dear Clear Lake families,

Please check your email to read this week's Clear Lake Connector 10/21/25 or click HERE to open.

-Clear Lake Elementary