Message from the Principal
Week of October 10, 2022
Message from the Principal
Dear Virginia Lake Families,
A friendly reminder that we do not have school on Monday, October 10th or Tuesday, October 11th.
On Wednesday, October 13th we have a few activities happening at Virginia Lake. We have our annual PTA Walk and Roll to school. Students are encouraged to walk, ride their bikes, scooters, or anything on wheels to school. Every student that participates in the Walk and Roll will receive a raffle ticket to win some fun prizes. Students who are not able to participate in the morning, will have the opportunity to walk during our lunch hour. They will receive a raffle ticket at that time.
Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 13th. If you would like your child’s picture retaken or if your child was unable to participate in our first picture day they are encouraged to take a photo. The online ordering form is included in this email. If you want a retake, please send your original photos back to Virginia Lake with your child.
Virginia Lake will be hosting the 6th grade cross country meet at our school on Wednesday, October 19th from 3:00-3:45 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. We are looking for volunteers to assist with timing the students who are participating in the event. Please contact Mr. Glaviano, glaviang@ccsd15.net, if you are interested in volunteering.
We will have our last required safety drill on Wednesday, October 12th in the afternoon. This will be our third fire drill of the school year.
Students did a great job in the month of September by making good choices and being respectful, responsible and safe. We will have a PBIS celebration on Friday, October 14th. Students will participate in a dance party with glow sticks. Way to go Dolphins!
Enjoy the rest of your long weekend!
Let’s make it a great week!
Warmest Regards,
Patti Van Winkle, Principal
Highlights from Virginia Lake
Dolphin Cart
Spooky Stories
Oral Language
Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed
Please sign up using this link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EA8AD29A5FE3-trunk
Virginia Lake Spirit Wear
The PTA is selling Virginia Lake Spirit Wear. Order forms will be send home next week. Families can order online at https://vlpta.square.site/spirit-wear. Orders are due by 10/28 and will be ready for pickup after fall break.
MPAC- Multilingual Parent Advisory Committee
Mental Health Awareness Night
District 15’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to place a bond referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The Moving 15 Forward plan addresses three major areas of improvement: Repair and Restore Facilities, Update Learning Spaces, and Improve Student Transitions. The plan would also bring Full-Day Kindergarten to our elementary schools. Learn more about the plan at www.ccsd15.net/Moving15Forward.
District 15 will be hosting informational meetings on the following dates:
October 5 - Virtual Meeting
October 6 - Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Thomas Jefferson Middle School if the measure is approved)
October 11 - Winston Campus Junior High
October 13 - Plum Grove Junior High
October 20 - Carl Sandburg Junior High
October 25 - Walter R. Sundling Junior High
Important Dates
Monday, October 10th- No School- Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 11th- No School- Teacher Plan Day
Wednesday, October 12th- Picture Retakes
PTA National Walk and Roll (Bike) to School Day
PM Fire Drill
Friday, October 28th- PTA Trunk or Treat
Monday, October 31st- Halloween Parade- 2:20-2:50 p.m./ Halloween Classroom Parties- 2:50-3:50 p.m.
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