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Message from the Principal
Week of August 13, 2023
Message from the Principal
Dear Virginia Lake Families,
Happy first week of school! We look forward to seeing our families on Monday, August 14th at 1:45 p.m. for Meet the Teacher.
Our students return to school on Thursday and Friday. On the first day of school, students will go directly to their classrooms. Beginning on Friday, during arrival students will go to their indoor waiting areas. These areas will be shown to students on the first day. Our staff will be helping our kindergarten and 1st-grade students during arrival and dismissal. Walkers and car riders should enter the building through Door 4. Busers in Grades K-4 should enter through Door 1 and busers in 5-6 should enter through Door 16. All students who are participating in our breakfast program should enter through Door 16.
During the first few days of school, we will have our Virginia Lake ruler outside of Door 4. This is an opportunity for families to take photos of their children on the first day of school. The ruler will be placed outside again on the last day of school. Families can see how much their child has grown during the school year!
Our first PTA meeting will take place on Thursday, August 17th at 9:15 a.m. by Door 4. We hope you can attend!
Virginia Lake will be selling assignment notebooks to students in Grades 3-6 for $5.00 at the start of the school year. Please send money to school with your child prior to Friday, September 1st.
Our school nurse, Mrs. Maldanado will be collecting medication during Meet the Teacher. She will also have a sign-up document for 504 meetings. Please visit her office, if your child has health accommodations.
We can't wait to celebrate the start of the 2023-24 school year with the Virginia Lake school community.
Let’s make it a great week!
Warmest Regards,
Patti Van Winkle, Principal
Highlights from Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Contact Information
Welcome to Virginia Lake Elementary School, Home of the Dolphins!
We are located at 925 N. Glenn Dr. Palatine, IL 60074.
Our main office phone number is 847-963-7100. Our Absence Line is 847-963-7101.
Principal: Mrs. Van Winkle 847-963-7105 vanwinkp@ccsd15.net
Assistant Principal: Mrs. McFalls 847-963-7104 mcfallsm@ccsd15.net
Assistant Principal: Mr. Rodriguez 847-963-7121 rodrigj2@ccsd15.net
Secretary: Ms. Tejeda 847-963-7100 tejedar@ccsd15.net
Office Clerical: Ms. Pereyra pereyrac@ccsd15.net
School Nurse: Ms. Maldonado maldonas@ccsd15.net
School Hours
Virginia Lake is a Tier 3 school for the 2023-24 school year.
Monday- Thursday: 9:15 a.m.- 3:55 p.m.
Friday- 9:15 a.m.- 3:05 p.m.
AM Kindergarten: 9:15 a.m.- 11:50 a.m. Fridays: 9:15 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
PM Kindergarten: 1:20 p.m.- 3:55p.m. Fridays: 12:55 a.m.-3:05 p.m.
Lunch Hours:
K-1: 11:10-12:10
2-6: 11:50-12:50
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
School Supplies
Supply lists are available online. Please click on the following link for information specific to your child’s grade-level assignment.
Virginia Lake School Supply Lists
Parent Orientation
We will be hosting our Parent Orientation Night on Thursday, August 24th. Our schedule for the evening is listed below. We look forward to sharing our learning plans and expectations for the upcoming school year. This is an informational evening for parents/guardians only. Thank you for saving the date!
6:30-7:00 p.m.-Grades 4-6
7:10-7:40 p.m.pm- Grades K-3
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Please observe and follow these procedures for the safety of all children.
Families should drop off/pick up their children by entering the school parking lot off Rohlwing Road and circling around to the sidewalk on the south side of the school. Students should exit/enter the car on the passenger side.
All students should load and unload their vehicles in the student drop-off and pick-up area.
All cars must take a right when leaving the car loop onto Rohlwing Rd.
Parents should pick up their children using the car loop. Please do not park on Rowling by Virginia Lake and exit your vehicle. A no parking sign has been added between the entrance and exit of our parking lot. Parked cars block the traffic coming in and out of the car rider loop.
Do not park or leave your vehicle unattended in the car rider loop.
Students arriving after 9:15 a.m. must enter through the main school entrance, Door 1. Families must come into the building with their child to sign in and obtain a tardy slip. Do not drop your child off at Door 4 if you are late.
Families may park in Palatine High School’s stadium parking lot and walk over to the school. This is allowable in the morning and the afternoon.
Any changes in your child’s transportation schedule must be brought to the attention of the school office in writing or by calling the school at least 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day. If your student’s transportation changes regularly, you will need to meet Patti.
Join the VL PTA
Memberships:
Single $10
Two Adults: $16 ( $1 off early bird special)
Community Members: $8
Important Dates
Monday, August 14th- 1:45-2:30 p.m.- Meet the Teacher
Thursday, August 17th- First Day of School- Grades 1-6/ PTA Meeting at 9:15 a.m. by Door 4
Friday, August 18th- First Day of School ( Kindergarten)
Thursday, August 24th- Parent Orientation
6:30-7:00- 4th-6th Grade
7:10-7:40- K- 3rd Grade
Friday, August 25th- 5:00-7:00 p.m. -PTA Homecoming
Monday, September 4th- No School- Labor Day
Monday, September 18th- 7:00-PTA Meeting/ 8:00- Room Rep Meeting
Thursday, September 28th-6:00-7:30 p.m.- PTA Bingo Night
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