Kinloch Elementary School
Home of the Koalas
ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY FUN NIGHT!
Crestwood families, get ready for a FREE evening of Halloween fun! Join us for our Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights
Enjoy pizza, games, family activities, and Halloween fun! Bring the whole family, wear your favorite costumes, and enjoy an evening connecting with our Crestwood community!
We can't wait to see you there!
Crestwood families, get ready for a FREE evening of Halloween fun! Join us for our Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights
Enjoy pizza, games, family activities, and Halloween fun! Bring the whole family, wear your favorite costumes, and enjoy an evening connecting with our Crestwood community!
We can't wait to see you there!
We have some exciting news to celebrate at Crestwood School District!
Congratulations to Mr. Mark Torsch, one of our outstanding physical education teachers, on being selected as a recipient of the Detroit Lions Foundation Touchdown for Teachers Program grant!
Mr. Torsch was selected as one of only eight winners from a large pool of applicants! This incredible recognition celebrates educators who go above and beyond for their students. As a recipient, Mr. Torsch will receive a $3,000 classroom grant to enhance learning opportunities for our students and will be honored at the Detroit Lions game on December 28th!
It was a special moment celebrating Mr. Torsch alongside his family as our students cheered him on!
Congratulations, Mr. Torsch! Thank you for your dedication to our students and for making a positive impact each day. We are proud to have you as part of the Crestwood family!
Congratulations to Mr. Mark Torsch, one of our outstanding physical education teachers, on being selected as a recipient of the Detroit Lions Foundation Touchdown for Teachers Program grant!
Mr. Torsch was selected as one of only eight winners from a large pool of applicants! This incredible recognition celebrates educators who go above and beyond for their students. As a recipient, Mr. Torsch will receive a $3,000 classroom grant to enhance learning opportunities for our students and will be honored at the Detroit Lions game on December 28th!
It was a special moment celebrating Mr. Torsch alongside his family as our students cheered him on!
Congratulations, Mr. Torsch! Thank you for your dedication to our students and for making a positive impact each day. We are proud to have you as part of the Crestwood family!
Your Voice Matters! Join the Crestwood Parent Action Committee!
Crestwood School District is looking for parents and caregivers who want to make a positive difference in our schools!
The Parent Action Committee (PAC) is an opportunity to connect with district leadership, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work together to strengthen the educational experience for all Crestwood students.
Join us for our first meeting!
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Meeting Times: 9:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Location: Crestwood School District Administrative Office, 1045 N. Gulley Road, Dearborn Heights
We welcome parents and caregivers from ALL Crestwood schools! Whether you have ideas to share, feedback to offer, or simply want to get more involved, we want to hear from you!
Interested in participating? Complete our interest form today!
https://www.csdmi.org/forms/37491
Your Voice. Our Schools. A Stronger Crestwood.
Hi Koalas,
Linked is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Please note that we have half days on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. We hope you enjoy our Trunk or Treat Event, sponsored by the PTA and all of you amazing families. We are truly so blessed to have such an amazing community. Have an amazing weekend!!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/oct-19
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
Linked is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Please note that we have half days on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. We hope you enjoy our Trunk or Treat Event, sponsored by the PTA and all of you amazing families. We are truly so blessed to have such an amazing community. Have an amazing weekend!!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/oct-19
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
Hello!!
Don't forget our Trunk or Treat tonight!!!! 5:30-7:30! See you there!
Don't forget our Trunk or Treat tonight!!!! 5:30-7:30! See you there!
Hello Koalas!
Tomorrow, October 16th, is Pink Out Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness! Please dress your child in pink to show your support for this important cause.
Tomorrow is also our Trunk or Treat from 5:30–7:30 PM! We can’t wait to see all of our Koalas and their families for a fun-filled evening. See you there! Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.
What happens when a whole school decides to make literacy feel like an event worth showing up for? Just ask Lindsay Allen, 1st Grade Teacher at Kinloch Elementary School. Her insight from March is Reading Month captures something we value deeply: that joy and rigor belong together in learning. When our educators create environments where students are genuinely excited to engage, that's when the real growth happens.
The Great Book Giveaway was a HUGE success at Kinloch Elementary!
Thanks to Michele Montgomery's wonderful initiative, over 700 books found new homes with Kinloch students! Michele visited classrooms throughout the school, giving students the opportunity to choose books to take home and enjoy.
Building a community of readers takes dedication, creativity, and a shared love of learning. Thank you, Michele, for finding a meaningful way to put books into students' hands and inspire a lifelong love of reading!
Thanks to Michele Montgomery's wonderful initiative, over 700 books found new homes with Kinloch students! Michele visited classrooms throughout the school, giving students the opportunity to choose books to take home and enjoy.
Building a community of readers takes dedication, creativity, and a shared love of learning. Thank you, Michele, for finding a meaningful way to put books into students' hands and inspire a lifelong love of reading!
Hi Koala Families!
Don't forget- Our Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 16! As of right now, we are hoping the rain stays away, but we will continue to monitor the weather and keep you updated if anything changes.
The temperatures are expected to be between 52–55 degrees, so please make sure your children are bundled up and dressed warmly for the event!
We are keeping our fingers crossed for a fun, dry evening! 🐨🎃
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
Don't forget- Our Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 16! As of right now, we are hoping the rain stays away, but we will continue to monitor the weather and keep you updated if anything changes.
The temperatures are expected to be between 52–55 degrees, so please make sure your children are bundled up and dressed warmly for the event!
We are keeping our fingers crossed for a fun, dry evening! 🐨🎃
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
Get ready for some spooky family fun! The Dearborn Heights Library invites families to its Trunk or Treat & Haunted Mini Golf event on Saturday, October 24th, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Caroline Kennedy Library!
Enjoy an evening of Halloween fun while supporting a great cause! Optional donations for mini golf will benefit the Dearborn Heights Goodfellows.
Community participation is welcome! The library is also looking for trunks, event sponsors, and donors. Anyone interested in participating or supporting the event can contact Michael McCaffery at 313-791-3804 or mpmccaffery@dearbornheightsmi.gov.
Enjoy an evening of Halloween fun while supporting a great cause! Optional donations for mini golf will benefit the Dearborn Heights Goodfellows.
Community participation is welcome! The library is also looking for trunks, event sponsors, and donors. Anyone interested in participating or supporting the event can contact Michael McCaffery at 313-791-3804 or mpmccaffery@dearbornheightsmi.gov.
What a COLORFUL day at Kinloch Elementary!
Kinloch students and staff had an amazing time at their Color Run, celebrating the incredible efforts of our PTA and Kinloch families! Thanks to their hard work, generosity, and dedication to fundraising, the Kinloch community is raising money to support fun and meaningful initiatives for our students.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing Kinloch PTA for all the time, energy, and effort they put into fundraising, organizing, and making this special event possible! Our students and staff are so grateful for your continued support and commitment to making Kinloch such a wonderful place to learn and grow!
Kinloch students and staff had an amazing time at their Color Run, celebrating the incredible efforts of our PTA and Kinloch families! Thanks to their hard work, generosity, and dedication to fundraising, the Kinloch community is raising money to support fun and meaningful initiatives for our students.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing Kinloch PTA for all the time, energy, and effort they put into fundraising, organizing, and making this special event possible! Our students and staff are so grateful for your continued support and commitment to making Kinloch such a wonderful place to learn and grow!
Reminder, Crestwood families! There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12th, due to Staff Professional Development. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, October 13th. Enjoy the long weekend!
Hello Koalas,
Linked is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Enjoy your weekend!!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-october-12
Linked is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Enjoy your weekend!!
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-october-12
Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!
Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!
Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!
Two great events, one amazing evening of Halloween fun, music, and Charger pride! We can't wait to see you there!
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!
Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Enjoy treats, costumes, and games hosted by the CHS Key Club!
Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Enjoy performances by the Crestwood Marching Band and Riverside Middle School Band as we celebrate our senior band members!
Two great events, one amazing evening of Halloween fun, music, and Charger pride! We can't wait to see you there!
Join Us for a Spooktacular Family Fun Night!
Crestwood families are invited to our FREE Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, pizza, family engagement, and Halloween fun! Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costumes!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Crestwood families, spend quality time together, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community.
We can't wait to see our Crestwood families there!
Crestwood families are invited to our FREE Crestwood Community Parent Session: Halloween Family Game Night!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Bring the whole family for an evening of games, pizza, family engagement, and Halloween fun! Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costumes!
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Crestwood families, spend quality time together, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our school community.
We can't wait to see our Crestwood families there!
First grade teacher Jen Patrny from Kinloch Elementary reminds us why we invest in innovative learning opportunities. Through a Lysol MiniLabs grant, she created space for her students to explore science through creativity, resulting in everything from Germopoly board games to microbe trading cards. Her insight captures what happens when we trust young learners with meaningful challenges and the freedom to surprise us.
Count Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 7th!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Count Day is Wednesday, October 7th!
Count Day plays an important role in determining funding for our schools, and accurate student attendance helps ensure Crestwood School District receives the resources needed to support our students, staff, programs, and services.
Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time on October 7th, unless they are not feeling well. Thank you to our Crestwood families for helping make Count Day count!
Fresh fruits and vegetables are coming to Crestwood students!
We are excited to share that Highview, Hillcrest, and Kinloch have been selected by the Michigan Department of Education to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)! Beginning in October, students will be offered a fresh fruit or vegetable snack twice a week during the early afternoon.
The program helps introduce students to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables while encouraging healthy choices and lifelong healthy habits.
We are excited to bring this opportunity to our students and add a little more fresh, healthy fun to their school day!
We are excited to share that Highview, Hillcrest, and Kinloch have been selected by the Michigan Department of Education to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)! Beginning in October, students will be offered a fresh fruit or vegetable snack twice a week during the early afternoon.
The program helps introduce students to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables while encouraging healthy choices and lifelong healthy habits.
We are excited to bring this opportunity to our students and add a little more fresh, healthy fun to their school day!
October is National Principal Appreciation Month, and Crestwood School District is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who make a difference in our schools each and every day!
Our principals lead with passion, support our students and staff, build strong school communities, and work tirelessly to create environments where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
Please join us in thanking our incredible Crestwood principals for their leadership, commitment, and all they do for our students, staff, families, and community. We appreciate you!
