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Message from the Principal
Week of November 6, 2023
Message from the Principal
Dear Virginia Lake Families,
Thank you to our PTA and parent volunteers for organizing and supporting our Halloween parties. All of our students were engaged in fun activities, thank you!
This week of the Coin Challenge! All of the money raised will be split equally among the teachers to be spent at our book fair. The classroom that raises the most money will get to slime the principal.
Our next Dine and Share is at Lou Malnatis on Tuesday, November 7th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It's a great opportunity for families to order a pizza for lunch or dinner. Students in Grades 1-6 have a half day of school and will be dismissed at 12:15. Students in full-day kindergarten will be dismissed at 12:15. Students in half-day kindergarten do not have school.
On November 8th, students at Virginia Lake will participate in bus evacuation drills. This is a state requirement, as all students will ride the bus for a field trip this year.
In the event of inclement weather this year, our district will be conducting an eLearning day. This will ensure that our school year ends on our scheduled date and summer construction can begin as scheduled.
On Thursday, November 9th, we will be practicing an eLearning day at school. During this practice day, all students will practice joining their virtual Google Meet link in their classroom so that they have some experience with how they will access the Google Meet link in the event of an eLearning day. On that practice day, all students will bring home their devices, case, and charger including our K-2 students. All students will be expected to complete an online activity on their Chromebook to ensure that they are able to log in to their Chromebook at home and connect to their home WiFi. Here are directions if you need assistance connecting the Chromebook device to your home WiFi.
If your family does not have internet, please contact your child's teacher or the office to obtain a hot spot. Hot spots will be ordered for families who request them.
Let’s make it a great week!
Warmest Regards,
Patti Van Winkle, Principal
Highlights from Virginia Lake
Happy Halloween
Yearbook Pictures
Trivia Night Event 12/14/23 6-9pm (Adults Only 21+)
Please join us for a festive night out at Lamplighter's in Downtown Palatine!
Trivia, Ugly Sweater Contest, Raffle Baskets, Prizes, Food & FUN!
Tickets can be purchased here: VL PTA Website- Trivia Night Tickets
All proceeds from the evening go towards helping the VL PTA, to cover expenses for activities throughout the year; including but not limited to Bingo, Multicultural Night, Fun Fair, Movie Night, Birthday Books, Valentine's Dance and Staff Appreciation.
Thank you for your support of Virginia Lake and our PTA!
Any questions please contact Ashley Willison at ashleypwillison@gmail.com or Alicia Klein at aklein1018@gmail.com.
PTA Book Fair Volunteers Needed
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548A9AA2DA7FA7-45410132-book
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Multilingual Parent Advisory Committee
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee
Important Dates
Tuesday, November 7th- Half Day of School/ Teacher PD- Early Dismissal- 12:15 p.m.
Friday, November 10th- Veteran's Day Breakfast and Assembly
Monday, November 13th- Picture Retakes
PTA Meeting- 7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 13th-Thursday, November 16th- PTA Book Fair
Wednesday, November 15th- PTA Grandparents Milk and Cookies- 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 16th- BPAC Meeting at Virginia Lake- 5:30-7:00 p.m. ( Time Change)
Friday, November 17th- Report Cards Published for Grades 1-6
Monday, November 20th & Tuesday, November 21st- Parent Teacher Conferences- No School
Wednesday, November 22nd-Friday, November 24th- Thanksgiving Break-No School
Virginia Lake Elementary School
Email: vanwinkp@ccsd15.net
Website: https://www.ccsd15.net/VL
Location: 925 N Glenn Dr, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-7105