Kinloch Elementary School
Home of the Koalas
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!
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