Algonquin Lakes Elementary

1401 Compton Dr.

Algonquin, IL 60102

(847) 532-7500

Marilynn Smith

Principal

marilynn.smith@d300.org

Rachel Buczkowske

Assistant Principal

rachel.buczkowske@d300.org

Jennifer Ellett

Student Service Specialist

jennifer.ellett@d300.org

Other Phone Numbers

Attendance: (847) 532-7520

Fax: (847) 532-7515

Nurse: (847) 532-7511

Transportation: (847) 658-3262

SCHOOL HOURS

Outdoor Supervision Begins = 7:45am

First Bell Rings = 7:55am

School Begins = 8:00am

Students are Dismissed = 2:15pm

Office Hours = 7:00am – 3:30pm

February 4th - Monthly PTO Meeting at 6 PM

February 5th - Late Start School Starts at 10 AM

February 7th - PTO Fun Friday (Wear Red and Pink)

February 13th - Special Education Parent Network Night 6:00-8:00 p.m. at District 300 Central Office, 2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin

February 17th - School is Closed (President's Day)

February 18th - Board of Education Meeting at 6 PM

February 22nd - Solo and Ensemble

February 26th - 2nd and 3rd Grade Music Concert

February 28th - No School (Teacher Institute Day)

Young Rembrandts Drawing Club - Tuesday at 2:30

We’re proud to acknowledge Mrs. Arneson and Mrs. Hendriksen who received heartfelt notes of appreciation from our parent community. Their hard work, dedication, and unwavering support for students make a lasting impact, and we are grateful for everything they do!

Phonics is an important method for teaching reading and spelling by focusing on the relationship between letters (or symbols) and their corresponding sounds. It helps children decode (read) and encode (spell) words by understanding how sounds are represented by letters or groups of letters.

Tips for At Home Practice:

Families can easily practice phonics skills anywhere—during car rides or while shopping. By pointing out and sounding out words on signs, labels, or products, children can apply their phonics knowledge to real-world examples. This also helps children recognize patterns in words, which is useful for both spelling and reading.

By practicing these skills in daily routines and using the videos and word lists provided, children can develop strong phonics skills that support both reading and writing.

This week, our 5th graders learned about the AVID program that will be offered next year at AMS. The AVID elective class creates a culture where college is possible for all students, focusing on empowering them with important life and academic skills.

To learn more about the elective class, application process, and interviews, please attend our meeting on January 27 at 6:00 PM. It will be held at Algonquin Lakes Middle School.

Please reach out to lisa.vehrs@d300.org or bonnie.cyrwus@d300.org with any questions.

The Algonquin Lakes Elementary PTO is volunteer-based non-profit organization committed to supporting the school community.

The PTO organizes events throughout the year, like classroom parties, family events, and fundraisers, to bring together families, faculty, and staff in a fun and engaging way.

If you have questions or are interested in joining or volunteering, please contact the PTO at alesptoweb@gmail.com