Photos and story by Lisa Carolin
South Meadows Elementary School hadn’t seen that many students (and parents) in its hallways since the end of last school year. But on Aug. 28, they came to the school’s open house to learn what to expect this school year.
The hallways were packed with parents and kids checking out class lists and visiting teachers.
Principal Stacie Battaglia told the families in attendance that both South Meadows and North Creek elementary schools are ranked in the top 5 percent of schools in Michigan when it comes to achievement.
“We promote respect, responsibility and safety in everything we do,” Battaglia told those in attendance.
“Those of you coming from North Creek will see a lot of familiar things but on a more grown-up level,” she said.
She told parents that she wants to increase communication between teachers and parents and between the front office and parents.
Battaglia reminded everyone that school doors do not open to students until 7:30 a.m. She also cautioned parents against students crossing the street at the corner of Pierce Street where the buses line up.
“It is not safe to have kids crossing there,” she said.
Battaglia also reminded parents that all visitors to the school must stop by the office first and then must wear a green sticker while in the school.
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