The Lion's Roar Newsletter
July 2019-Volume 10, Issue 1
Meet the Teacher Night
Lakeview will hold Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, August 8 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Our students and parents will have the opportunity to meet teachers, bring in school supplies, and receive a brief summary of the educational program for the school year.
Due to parking limitations, please consider carpooling. If your child will be a walker, give him or her the opportunity to become familiar with their route as a family. It is extremely important that students know whether they are a Westwind or Fox Ridge Subdivision walker.
Seeking Lunch and Recess Supervisors
School Supplies
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Supply List
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Supply List
*Please note that supply lists are also available in the LVE office and at many local retail stores.
Parent Portal
If you have not done so already, please consider signing up for Parent Portal. Parent Portal is a secure Internet-based website that allows you to access your student's attendance, lunch account, and academic grades (for students in grades 3-12). The Wentzville R-IV School District has adopted Parent Portal as a means to help create and maintain a strong relationship between home and school, as this partnership is vital to students' success. To obtain more information and to register for Parent Portal, click here.
Please note that teacher assignments will be available via Parent Portal on Friday, August 2!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the school hours?
Lakeview Elementary School begins instruction at 8:20 AM and concludes at 3:20 PM.
What time do the front doors lock each day?
To keep our campus safe, the front doors are locked each day at 8:20 AM. After this time, anyone wanting to enter the building must use the Aiphone. Everyone must show a photo identification in order to enter.
What is the earliest time a student can enter the building?
Students are allowed to enter the building at 8:00 AM.
What is the latest time I can pick up a student from the office for dismissal?
Students are not allowed to be picked up from the office after 3:00 PM.
What is the best way to contact my child's teacher?
We ask that you do not interrupt instruction. Throughout the school day, teachers are engaged with students in the classroom, therefore the best way to contact them is by leaving a voicemail, sending a note, writing in the planner, or sending an email. Our staff is committed to returning your calls and emails in a timely manner. Teachers are pleased to arrange an appointment during plan time, or before or after school to discuss your child’s academics or educational needs. To leave a voicemail for your child’s teacher, call the school at 636-332-2923, press the star (*) sign and enter the voicemail number for your child’s teacher to leave a message. If you do not know the number, push the pound (#) sign, enter the first few letters of the teacher’s last name and follow the directions given.
How does a late arrival to school work?
Students should be in the classroom by 8:20 AM. When they arrive after that time, they are considered tardy and will need to be signed in by a parent or guardian. They will be given a pass to class. While we understand that it is unavoidable for a student to be tardy on occasion, it is very important they be at school on time. Valuable instruction time is lost when children are late to class.
How does parent pick-up work?
All students will be directed to the gymnasium for parent pick-up. Students will be called and escorted out to your vehicle.
Parents, please be advised that the staff will not release your child for an early release after 3:00 PM. Students should NOT be picked up at the end of the day to avoid the parent pick-up line. We cannot express enough the importance that all students complete their full day of instruction.
How does perfect attendance work?
It is important to remember “perfect” means being here every minute of every day we have school. Any time a student is tardy or leaves early counts against perfect attendance.
How can I volunteer in the school?
Lakeview Elementary is always happy to have parents volunteer in the classroom or assist with field trips. All volunteers must be approved by completing the District Volunteer Registration form and having a child abuse search on file at school.
Volunteer forms should only be completed by those wishing to assist in the classroom or attend a field trip. Attending a school performance or having lunch with your child does not require a background check. Feel free to pick up a form from your child’s classroom on Meet the Teacher Night on August 8 or access the form through the District website.
How do I make changes to my contact information and email address on Parent Portal?
Parents may make changes through the parent portal for their email, telephone numbers and emergency contacts. Addresses must be changed in person with office personnel.
What if I have forgotten my Parent Portal password?
Please call the office to request your password to be reset. Once the password is reset, you will receive an email with the Parent Portal login information.
What if I don't have access to Parent Portal?
Click this link: https://mo02202303.schoolwires.net/cms/lib/MO02202303/Centricity/Domain/98/Parent%20Web%20Reg.%20Form.pd.pdf and complete the form. In order to initiate access, you will need to bring the completed form and an ID to the office. You will then receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access your child's information.
Important Upcoming Dates for LVE Families
Friday, August 2
Parent Portal opens - teacher assignments and schedules are available for view
Saturday, August 3
Back to School Fair at Timberland High School from 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Thursday, August 8
Meet the Teacher Night 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Friday, August 9
Kindergarten Orientation (in Kindergarten Rooms/C Hallway) from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
*An email will be sent to all Kindergarten parents after teacher assignments are made available on August 2.
Tuesday, August 13
First Day of the 2019-2020 School Year
Monday, August 26
First Elementary Late Start
Elementary Late Starts for 19-20 School Year
For planning purposes, we want to make you aware in advance of the scheduled "Late Start" days for the upcoming year. All elementary schools will begin two-hours later than normal on these designated days. The "Late Start" time for Lakeview Elementary is 10:20 AM.
August 26, 2019
September 9, 2019
September 23, 2019
October 14, 2019
October 28, 2019
November 11, 2019
December 9, 2019
January 13, 2020
January 27, 2020
February 10, 2020
February 24, 2020
March 9, 2020
April 13, 2020
April 27, 2020
Late Start Day(s) Student Supervision
The WSD will be providing supervision for K-6 students who need to be dropped off at the regular start time on scheduled Late Start Days in the 2019-20 school year. This service is separate from Chautauqua and only for students who are not enrolled in the Chautauqua Before School program.
The fee is $10 per child for each late start day you would like to register. Additional information regarding registration will be communicated within the next few weeks.
LVE PTO Corner
Please be sure to mark your calendars for the following dates and times:
2019-2020 Meeting Dates
Thursday, September 12 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 10 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, November 14 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 12 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 16 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 13 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, March 12 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 9 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 14 @ 6:00 PM
*All meetings will be held in the LVE library.
We have a Facebook page! Visit the page to be in the know of all things PTO!
The PTO is currently in need of a volunteer to serve in the capacity of secretary for the 2019-2020 academic year. If you are interested, please contact Katie Turntine (catherineturntine@wsdr4.org).
We are also seeking volunteers to work the PTO table during Back to School Night. If you are interested in assisting with a thirty-minute shift, please contact Lynsday Menz (lyndsaymenz@wsdr4.org).
Thank you,
Katie Turntine, President
Lynsday Menz, Vice President
Crystal Parrish, Treasurer
Lakeview Elementary School
Asst. Principal, Dr. Laura Rowe
Email: douglasholler@wsdr4.org
Website: http://wentzville.k12.mo.us/course/view.php?id=18
Location: 2501 Mexico Road, O'Fallon, MO 63366, United States
Phone: 636-332-2923
Twitter: @LVEPrincipal