Message from the Principal
Week of December 19, 2022
Message from the Principal
Dear Virginia Lake Families,
A special thank you to our PTA for hosting the Holiday Shop! The students enjoyed shopping for their families.
Thank you for supporting our PBIS Pie a Teacher Fundraiser. We earned $1,150 for our PBIS program.
School is in session this week Monday-Wednesday.
A friendly reminder, Wednesday, December 21st is Pajama Day.
Holiday gifts will be distributed on Monday, December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th. Our school office is open from 8:15 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.
My newsletter will resume after winter break.
The Virginia Lake Staff wishes all of our families a Happy Holidays. We hope your winter break is filled with time with loved ones, laughter, and fun.
Let’s make it a great week!
Warmest Regards,
Patti Van Winkle, Principal
Highlights from Virginia Lake
Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert
Spelling Bee Classroom Winners
Holiday Shop
Spirit Wear Update
Spirit wear orders will be distributed to the classrooms on Monday or will be at the office for pickup depending on what you selected on the email that was sent out this week (from Ashley Willison). If you did not respond to the email your order will be at the office for pickup Monday-Wednesday during normal office hours. You may have also been contacted separately regarding a few inventory issues
January Behavior Expectations Refresh
While we are eagerly looking forward to some relaxing time off during winter break, District 15 teachers are hard at work planning for learning in January. When we return from break, every school in the district will be reviewing school-wide expectations and engaging in station rotations, where students visit locations throughout the school and discuss appropriate behavior and expectations, such as the hallway, bathroom, and lunchroom. Classroom teachers will also review behavior expectations and classroom routines to ensure students are reminded of what is needed and expected at school.
You can support this work at home as well!
As you prepare to return to school from break, have a conversation with your child about school behavior expectations. Talk about what it looks and sounds like to be respectful, responsible, and safe at school, on the bus, on the playground, in the lunchroom, and in the hallway. Small reminders, support, and encouragement about behavior can have a big impact on how students return to learning in January.
Band for 4th and 5th Graders
Are you interested in your 4th or 5th grader participating in Instrumental Music next school year? Registration is now open! Go to the CCSD 15 Campus Parent page at:
https://ic.ccsd15.net/campus/portal/parents/palatine.jsp
Look for an available survey in your Message Center to register your student. If you need support logging in to Campus Parent, speak with your school secretary.
Palatine Library Winter Reading Challenge Read for the Stars
Begins Monday, December 12 – Tuesday, January 31
We have another great way to keep students reading and engaged through winter break! Encourage your students to participate and help us reach our goal. When we all read 8,000 books, the Northwest Special Recreation Association gets a grand donation of $1,500 from our sponsors.
Kids that finish get a star shaped stress ball for completing the program! While supplies last. Prizes funded by the Friends of Palatine Library.
Finishers are entered in a drawing for a chance to win an amazing prize basket filled with gift cards generously donated by participating businesses.
Reading Requirement
Birth - Grade 2 : 15 Books
Grades 3 - 6: 5 Books
Grades 7 - 12: 2 Books
Adults: 2 Books
Full program details here.
Watch this short video and share with your students.
Important Dates
Wednesday, December 21st- PJ Day/ Last Day of School Before Winter Break
Thursday, December 22-Sunday, January 8th- Winter Break
Monday, January 9th- School Resumes
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