News from Lake Louise School

Dear Lake Louise Families,

The extended summer is winding down, and we hope you're making the most of it! We can’t wait to see our students in a few short weeks!

On Monday August 19th, your child's teacher assignments will be available to parents/guardians in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for those families that have completed the registration process. Busing information, including bus route number, bus stop location, and departure/arrival times will be posted to the Parent Portal. If you have not completed the registration process, please contact our school office to finalize the process as soon as possible. Your child will not be assigned to a classroom or bus route until the registration process has been completed.

The Lake Louise teachers would like to officially invite all of our students to Meet the Teacher Day on Tuesday, September 3rd from 1:45-2:30 pm. We kindly ask students to bring their school supplies to Meet the Teacher. In the event that you are not able to attend our scheduled Meet the Teacher Day, your child may bring his/her supplies on their first day of school. School supply lists have been linked here for your review.

The First Day of School for students in Grades K-5 is Thursday, September 5th, from 9:15-3:55 p.m. Drop-off begins at 9:00 am each day. Every Friday, students are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. to provide time for our staff to engage in professional development activities. Daily student attendance is essential for your child success and this includes being on time for class. Please see below for details about our school hours.

On August 20th from 6:00-7:00 p.m., we invite all NEW students and their families, including preschoolers and kindergarteners to our New Family Welcome Night. Families will have the opportunity to explore the school and mingle and make new friends after a short presentation in our multipurpose room which will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Lucky the Lion will be there to greet new friends to Lake Louise!

Communication is an important connection between home and school. Families will receive biweekly newsletters from Lake Louise beginning on Sunday, September 1st. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact me at 847-963-5600 or riehmanj@ccsd15.net. We are always happy to assist you.

I am incredibly fortunate to serve as your Principal at Lake Louise. Along with our dedicated staff, I am eager to create a wonderful year filled with achievements and joyful experiences for all our students. Thank you for your continued support and joining us in fostering a love of learning and building a strong community.

It's always a great day at The Lake!

Jen Riehman

• August 19th: 2024-2025 Student Teacher Assignments available on Infinite Campus Parent Portal
  
• August 20th: New Family Welcome Night ~ 6:00-7:00 p.m. @ Lake Louis
• August 21st: Better Together! Falcon Park School Supply Distribution, 6:00-7:30 pm
• September 3rd: Meet the Teacher & Supply Dropoff ~ 1:45-2:30
• September 5th: First Day of School Preschool - 5th Grade
• September 6th: First Friday Early Release ~ Students dismissed at 3:05 p.m.; 1/2 day ECDEC students please refer to schedule
• September 19th: Lake Louise Parent Curriculum/Orientation Night ~ Please see schedule below
  
• September 20th: Lake Louise PTA Back-to-School-Bash! ~ 5:00-7:00 p.m.
  
• September 26th: Half day student attendance ~ Students dismissed at 12:15 p.m.

All Day ECDEC & Bilingual Preschool; ALL Kindergarten - 5th:

Monday - Thursday: 9:15-3:55 p.m.

Fridays: 9:15-3:05 p.m.

Lunch/Recess Hour: 12:20-1:20 pm

A.M. ECDEC Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9:15-11:50 a.m.

Fridays: 9:15-11:25 a.m.

P.M. ECDEC Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 1:20-3:55 pm

Fridays: 12:55-3:05 pm

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Both breakfast and lunch are available to all students at Lake Louise School who would like to eat the food served each day. Students at LL are offered FREE breakfast and lunch daily starting the first day of school as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, funded by the federal government. Students may bring lunch from home if they prefer to do so.

What does this mean for families attending the CEP school like Lake Louise?

Again, all enrolled students will receive a free breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household. Your child(ren) will be able to participate without having to pay a fee, but we ask that you still complete the Fee Waiver form here (Spanish form) to determine if your family qualifies for other financial assistance such as school fees, athletic, and activity fee waivers. Again, completing the application is still necessary for other programs and assists with funding for educational programs in District 15.

Information from our Nutritional Services Department may be found HERE for your review.

Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far! With the start of the new school year only a few weeks away, it is time to make sure your child’s health requirements are up to date.

• All students new to District 15 will require a current physical exam with all immunizations up to date (Certificate of Child Health Examination), and students new to the State of Illinois will require an eye examination. This form is available in the school office, online, and here: State of Illinois Eye Examination Report.

• All students should provide proof of immunizations by October 15, 2022 or the student will be excluded from school. The list of current immunizations can be found on the district website here: IDPH Health Requirements.

• Students with health conditions such as asthma, epilepsy/seizures, severe allergies, and diabetes require the emergency action plan completed by their physician along with the Medication Administration Forms, signed by the physician and parent, for any medications required at school. Please bring these forms and medications on or before the first day of school. These forms are available in the school office, online, and here.

• Asthma Action Plan

• Seizure Action Plan

• Allergy Emergency Action Plan

• Medication Administration Form

• Diabetic Medical Management Plans must be brought in along with medication and supplies prior to or on the first day of school in order for the student to attend. If your child requires any of these health documents and you have not done so already, please kindly make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding the above requirements, you may contact our school office. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your summer!

We know that daily school attendance gives our students the best opportunity for academic success. Regular, on-time attendance is very important. Children who are absent unnecessarily miss vital classroom instruction time. Repeated absences may have a negative effect on a student’s progress, work habits, and attitude. We are asking for your help in developing and encouraging a positive habit of strong student attendance.

Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:

• Establish and keep a regular bedtime and morning routine with your child.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks/lunches the night before.
• Make sure your child attends school every day unless they are truly sick.
• Schedule vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is not in session.
• Have a plan for getting your child to school for unexpected circumstances.

Email: riehmanj@ccsd15.net
Website: https://www.ccsd15.net/fs/pages/3037
Location: 500 North Jonathan Drive, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Phone: 847-963-5600