Kinloch Elementary School
Home of the Koalas
Hello!!
Linked below is the website to get tickets for our Turkey Jam on November 20th! This is a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade event. Please note that we are asking for chaperones :). Tickets are $10.00 a child.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turkey-jam
Stay Connected with Crestwood!
Our first Crestwood School District Community Newsletter is here! Check out student achievements, updates on our 2024 Bond Program, parent involvement opportunities, important resources, and more!
Are you a CSD alumnus, former family, or community member? Stay connected by signing up to receive our newsletter four times a year!
Sign up here: https://www.csdmi.org/forms/community-newsletter-sign-up
Check out our Fall 2026 newsletter here: https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/crestwood-school-district/newsletters/fall-2026-community-news
Our first Crestwood School District Community Newsletter is here! Check out student achievements, updates on our 2024 Bond Program, parent involvement opportunities, important resources, and more!
Are you a CSD alumnus, former family, or community member? Stay connected by signing up to receive our newsletter four times a year!
Sign up here: https://www.csdmi.org/forms/community-newsletter-sign-up
Check out our Fall 2026 newsletter here: https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/crestwood-school-district/newsletters/fall-2026-community-news
Get BOOKED for the Weekend!
Join the Crestwood High School Key Club for an afternoon of literacy, creativity, and community fun! Students will be developing their own literacy activities to share with young readers, inspiring a love of reading and endless possibilities!
Saturday, November 7th
3:00–5:00 PM
NEW LOCATION: Crestwood High School Library
Please park in the South Staff Lot.
Come support our CHS Key Club students as they bring big stories and little readers together!
Hi Koalas,
Linked below is the newsletter for this upcoming week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/november-9th
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
Linked below is the newsletter for this upcoming week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/november-9th
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
Your Voice Matters! Join the Crestwood Parent Action Committee!
We're just ONE WEEK away from our first Parent Action Committee (PAC) meeting, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation!
The PAC is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with district leadership, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work together to make Crestwood School District even stronger!
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
All Crestwood parents and caregivers are welcome! We encourage families from every school to get involved and have their voices heard.
Interested in participating? Fill out our interest form today!
https://www.csdmi.org/forms/37491
Your Voice. Our Schools. A Stronger Crestwood.
We're just ONE WEEK away from our first Parent Action Committee (PAC) meeting, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation!
The PAC is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with district leadership, share ideas, celebrate successes, and work together to make Crestwood School District even stronger!
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
All Crestwood parents and caregivers are welcome! We encourage families from every school to get involved and have their voices heard.
Interested in participating? Fill out our interest form today!
https://www.csdmi.org/forms/37491
Your Voice. Our Schools. A Stronger Crestwood.
When students start choosing math games over screen time, you know something powerful is happening. Julie Snook, a teacher at Kinloch Elementary School, watched her second graders transform from hesitant learners into confident mathematicians through intentional game-based learning. Her insight reminds us that building student confidence isn't just about test scores—it's about creating spaces where students feel capable, engaged, and excited to learn. This is the kind of innovation happening across Crestwood every day.
Reminder, Crestwood families! There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 3rd, due to Staff Professional Development. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Wednesday, November 4th. We’ll see you Wednesday!
Don’t forget to “fall back!” Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1. Before heading to bed Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy that extra hour!
Hi Koalas,
We had an amazing day today and we hope your kids have lots of fun stories to talk about with you today about their time at school. Linked below is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Have a safe and fun Halloween weekend :)
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-11-2-26
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
We had an amazing day today and we hope your kids have lots of fun stories to talk about with you today about their time at school. Linked below is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Have a safe and fun Halloween weekend :)
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-11-2-26
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
Dear Families,
We have made a last-minute change to our Halloween Parade route. After walking the planned route, we determined that the sidewalk along Kinloch Street is too muddy to walk on.
Our NEW parade route will be as follows:
- Students will exit through Door 8 (by Mrs. Laney's classroom).
- They will walk down the sidewalk toward the front of the building.
- The parade will follow the marked path around the building.
- Students will re-enter through the blacktop doors by the 5th grade classrooms.
Please note that the parade will NOT enter through the playground doors.
We apologize for the last-minute change and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Thank you for helping us keep our Koalas safe while still enjoying a fun Halloween celebration!
Happy Halloween!
The slideshow is updated to reflect these changes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q3FH3i23geBMDD-vu8QHRWNsYwp-eEepkS3aqdccY1Y/edit?slide=id.h4c3a0881ba7e484b_1_1#slide=id.h4c3a0881ba7e484b_1_1
We have made a last-minute change to our Halloween Parade route. After walking the planned route, we determined that the sidewalk along Kinloch Street is too muddy to walk on.
Our NEW parade route will be as follows:
- Students will exit through Door 8 (by Mrs. Laney's classroom).
- They will walk down the sidewalk toward the front of the building.
- The parade will follow the marked path around the building.
- Students will re-enter through the blacktop doors by the 5th grade classrooms.
Please note that the parade will NOT enter through the playground doors.
We apologize for the last-minute change and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Thank you for helping us keep our Koalas safe while still enjoying a fun Halloween celebration!
Happy Halloween!
The slideshow is updated to reflect these changes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q3FH3i23geBMDD-vu8QHRWNsYwp-eEepkS3aqdccY1Y/edit?slide=id.h4c3a0881ba7e484b_1_1#slide=id.h4c3a0881ba7e484b_1_1
Good morning!!
This is just a reminder that the Halloween Parade is today at 1:30 pm. Linked again is the information: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q3FH3i23geBMDD-vu8QHRWNsYwp-eEepkS3aqdccY1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Please be mindful that the sidewalk is for our Koalas, and that the parking lot will be closed off to ensure the safest possible route. Students will also not be released after the parade. See you later!
This is just a reminder that the Halloween Parade is today at 1:30 pm. Linked again is the information: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q3FH3i23geBMDD-vu8QHRWNsYwp-eEepkS3aqdccY1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Please be mindful that the sidewalk is for our Koalas, and that the parking lot will be closed off to ensure the safest possible route. Students will also not be released after the parade. See you later!
Get BOOKED for the Weekend!
Crestwood High School's Key Club invites you to Booked for the Weekend, a FREE family literacy festival filled with stories, creativity, and fun for the whole family!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
Crestwood High School Circle Drive
Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring:
FREE books to take home!
Interactive reading activities and storytelling
Creative crafts and bookmark making
Fun activities for our youngest readers
Local vendors and community partners
Our CHS Key Club students have been working hard to create a special event that inspires a love of reading and brings our community together! This event is FREE and open to everyone! We encourage all Crestwood families, especially those with elementary-aged children, to join us for an afternoon of literacy, imagination, and community connections.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends!
Crestwood High School's Key Club invites you to Booked for the Weekend, a FREE family literacy festival filled with stories, creativity, and fun for the whole family!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
Crestwood High School Circle Drive
Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring:
FREE books to take home!
Interactive reading activities and storytelling
Creative crafts and bookmark making
Fun activities for our youngest readers
Local vendors and community partners
Our CHS Key Club students have been working hard to create a special event that inspires a love of reading and brings our community together! This event is FREE and open to everyone! We encourage all Crestwood families, especially those with elementary-aged children, to join us for an afternoon of literacy, imagination, and community connections.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends!
When students turn economic concepts into real-world action, that's when the magic happens. Natalee Saad, a 2nd grade teacher at Kinloch Elementary, designed Market Day to help her students experience supply, demand, and entrepreneurship firsthand. Her commitment to hands-on, creative learning creates the kind of joyful classroom moments where students grow and thrive.
TOMORROW! Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!
Get your costumes ready! Join us Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!
Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Bring the family for treats, costumes, and games!
Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Stay for incredible performances by our high school and middle school bands as we recognize our senior band members!
Two great events, one amazing evening! We can't wait to celebrate with our Crestwood community!
Get your costumes ready! Join us Wednesday, October 28th, for a fun-filled evening at Crestwood High School!
Trunk or Treat | 5:00–6:30 PM | CHS Circle Drive
Bring the family for treats, costumes, and games!
Band Friends & Family Show | 6:00 PM | CHS Athletic Complex
Stay for incredible performances by our high school and middle school bands as we recognize our senior band members!
Two great events, one amazing evening! We can't wait to celebrate with our Crestwood community!
TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT!
Get those Halloween costumes ready, Crestwood families! Our FREE Halloween Family Game Night is happening TOMORROW, and you're invited!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights
Join us for pizza, games, Halloween fun, and quality family time with our Crestwood community!
Grab your costumes, bring the family, and join us for a spooktacular evening! We can't wait to see you!
Get those Halloween costumes ready, Crestwood families! Our FREE Halloween Family Game Night is happening TOMORROW, and you're invited!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
Crestwood Board Office
1045 N. Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights
Join us for pizza, games, Halloween fun, and quality family time with our Crestwood community!
Grab your costumes, bring the family, and join us for a spooktacular evening! We can't wait to see you!
Hi Koalas,
Linked below is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Our Halloween Parade is on Friday, October 30th at 1:30 pm, please review the information linked regarding this event.
Have an amazing weekend!
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-october-26th
Linked below is the newsletter for this upcoming week. Our Halloween Parade is on Friday, October 30th at 1:30 pm, please review the information linked regarding this event.
Have an amazing weekend!
Principal Melissa Kobeissi
https://crestwoodmi.edurooms.com/newsletters/kinloch-newsletter/newsletters/week-of-october-26th
Meet Shauna Lewkowicz, a first grade teacher at Kinloch Elementary who's turning young learners into young scientists. When students stop just naming what they see and start teaching each other the why behind it, that's the kind of deep learning we're building across Crestwood. Shauna's approach reminds us that when we combine strong curriculum with genuine curiosity and hands-on discovery, every classroom becomes a place where understanding takes root.
ONE WEEK AWAY! Come for the Trunk or Treat and Stay for the Music!
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for two great events 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!
Mark your calendars for an evening of Halloween fun, amazing music, and Charger pride!
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, for two great events 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!
Mark your calendars for an evening of Halloween fun, amazing music, and Charger pride!
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!