Lake Louise School
October 31st, 2021
Hello Lake Louise Families,
We continue to work on our expected school behaviors at Lake Louise. Please take a look at our most recent areas of focus and review these expectations with your student. Your support is so appreciated!
The Lake Louise PTA has several exciting events coming up. Be sure to check out their section of this newsletter so you don't miss out!
PTA's Trunk or Treat
Indoor Fall Parade!
Ms. Aguilar's students
Pumpkin STEM Activity
Ms. Galloway's students
Morning Band and Orchestra is Starting!
Lake Louise Morning Orchestra
Below is the information about morning orchestra. These rehearsals are in addition to the 30 minute pull out lesson during the school day that your student has already been attending. If your student is going to miss rehearsal please e-mail me ahead of time.
Rehearsals start Monday, November 1st, 2021
When: Every Monday unless school is not in session
Who: All Orchestra Students from Lake Louise Elementary School
Where: Lake Louise Elementary School
Please drop students off at Cafe door in the front of the school
Time: Student drop off is from 7:40-7:50am. Rehearsals start at 7:50am and end at 8:30am.
Students may not arrive earlier than 7:40am.
If students arrive after 7:50am they will have to buzz to get in via the front office which opens at 8:00am to get into the building as this entrance door will be locked.
Covid Precautions: Rehearsals follow all the same safety guidelines as regular school
Parents should make sure their student is wearing their self-certification document each morning when they arrive at rehearsal.
Students must wear masks (covering their nose & mouth) during the entire rehearsal
Students will be seated at least 3 feet apart on a seating chart in order to maintain appropriate distancing and enable contact tracing
Students cannot share any supplies.
If your student forgets something, they cannot share with another student or get one from me.
Transportation: You will need to get your student to Lake Louise in the morning in time for this rehearsal.
Equipment: Students need to bring their own instruments, Sound Innovations Book 1 (blue stripe), a pencil, and a folding metal music stand. Please label everything with the student’s name.
Concerts:
We will not have a winter concert.
We will likely have a spring concert but that date, time, and location are still being determined.
Sincerely,
Mary Kaempen
Morning Band will begin Wednesday, NOVEMBER 3
What:
Band morning rehearsals. These rehearsals are for all band students at LL. Rehearsal attendance is very important. Students need to attend rehearsals in order to prepare for the performances.
Days:
Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, November 3 and will continue every Wednesday we have school.
Time:
Rehearsals start at 7:40 a.m. Please arrive at 7:30. Please do not drop-off students before doors open. If you arrive after 7:40, you will need to ring the bell, at the front door, and enter through the office. Please note the office does not open until 7:45.
Location:
Lake Louise lunch room (There is no bus to morning band.) Please drop off students in front by the Art room/Lunchroom door (same as CARE).
Address:
Lake Louise school is 500 N. Jonathan Dr., Palatine
What to Bring:
Instrument, Sound Innovations Book 1, Folding music stand, a pencil, and all supplies needed for the school day. Please make sure your child’s name is on everything! Parents should make sure their student is wearing their self-certification document each morning when they arrive at school. Lanyards were sent home in supply bags. Please call the office if you do not have a lanyard for your child. Wearing the self-certification card indicates that the parent certifies their child is symptom-free.
Questions? - email - Mrs. Vanessa Thomsen - thomsenv@ccsd15.net
District 15 Updates
Curriculum Updates
Starting this year and moving forward, all curriculum and program purchases will follow a new district Research, Design Implementation Model (RDIM). The RDIM is a cyclical review process that allows the district to research and pilot materials for district use on a regular basis. During an RDIM cycle pilot, volunteer teams of teachers, specialists and administrations review potential programs, participate in professional learning, implement assigned units and collaborate in discussion on what resources best serve our D15 students’ needs and align to our district’s instructional vision. Currently District 15 is engaging in 3 different pilot projects and we are implementing a new 6th grade math curriculum. The current three pilot projects are occurring in K-5 Math, 6-8 Science, and 7-8 English Language Arts. As we explore the differing features of programs and corresponding levels of student growth in learning, students in classes participating in pilots may have different materials, homework and grading practices during this time. For example, the number of graded assignments given may be different, and possibly less, as teachers are spending more time conferencing with students individually and in small groups to help guide students in their learning. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Masks
As a reminder, please ensure your child has a mask when coming to school each day. When possible, please send your child with an additional mask as students have had some wet or torn masks throughout the day. We appreciate your continued cooperation as we follow the guidance.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Reminders
Doors used for exiting during dismissal:
- Door 1: Busers for all grade levels
- Door 4: Walkers/parent pick-up on foot
- Door 5: Car Riders
Arrival & Dismissal Car Loop and Parent Pick-up
We have been reviewing our dismissal procedures at Lake Louise in order to improve our efficiency and safety. It is essential that we all follow our procedures so that all students can be picked up promptly and that our car pick-up line remains a safe process. Please read the following details carefully:
- Pull as far forward as possible to the front of the student loading zone.
- Follow the posted signs for no loading/no parking. U-turns are prohibited in the south lot. Parking along the South exit path is prohibited. Parking within the lot spaces is prohibited.
- Stay aware throughout the car line. Reminder that cell phone use in a school zone is prohibited.
- Students will be released and loaded into cars in the student loading zone on the passengers side of the car. Please pull all the way forward.
- Students will not be allowed to cross into the parking lot or go across the exit path to waiting cars.
- Cars must be in the car line and within the student loading zone for students to be released.
- Stay in your car to keep the line moving.
- No parking in the lot, on the south side of the exit path, or in the apartment complex lot across the street.
- Exit the lot by turning right only onto Jonathan Drive.
School-wide Expectations
Lake Louise PTA
November PTA Meeting
Save the Date!
Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 pm
We will meet in person, but will also have a Zoom link for those who prefer to join virtually.
*Keep an eye out for information about pre-ordering!
Virtual Scholastic Book Fair is November 15-28th. More information coming soon!
Upcoming District Events
Job Fair
District 15 will be holding Job Fairs on the following dates: Come apply onsite!
Dates:
Monday, November 1, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
Monday, January 24, 2022
Monday, March 7, 2022
Location:
Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
We are looking for the following positions:
Bus Drivers - no experience necessary; paid training; free benefits (employee only); pension; paid holidays
Substitute Teachers and Substitute Program Assistants - set your own schedule!
Full time Program Assistants
Office and Library Clericals
Maintenance/Laborers/Custodians
And more!
Ellen Pape, Interim Principal
Palatine, IL 60074
Website: https://www.ccsd15.net/LL
Location: 500 North Jonathan Drive, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-5600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeLouiseLions/