The Principal's Pawprint

Dear Isaac Fox Families,

As we close the doors on an incredible school year, it is hard to fully capture the gratitude and pride we feel for this amazing community. What a year it has been. Together, we celebrated growth, perseverance, kindness, friendships, accomplishments, and countless moments that reminded us just how special Isaac Fox truly is.

Our students worked hard, supported one another, and continued to show what it means to be safe, responsible, and kind. And while we take learning seriously, boy do we know how to have fun, too! From spirit days and classroom celebrations to buddy activities, assemblies, field trips, concerts, new traditions and end-of-year festivities, the laughter and joy that filled our halls this year were unforgettable.

The last day of school always brings mixed emotions. There is excitement for summer adventures, pride in how far our students have come, and reflection on all we experienced together this year. At the same time, there is a bit of bittersweetness as we say goodbye to routines, classrooms, our beloved fifth graders, and cherished members of our school community. Each student leaves this year with new experiences, stronger confidence, and memories that will stay with them long after the summer begins.

As families prepare for their next steps — whether that means moving to a new grade level, heading to middle school, moving to a new community, or simply enjoying a slower summer pace — we hope you take time to celebrate all that your children accomplished this year.

Thank you for your partnership, trust, support, and the many ways you contribute to making Isaac Fox such a caring and connected school community. It is truly an honor to serve as your principal.

We wish all of our Fox families a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled summer filled with family time, laughter, sunshine, and opportunities to recharge. Please know that even during the summer months, we are here to help. If you need anything, do not hesitate to reach out to the school office.

We look forward to welcoming our students back for the first day of school on Thursday, August 13th. Until then, enjoy every moment of summer and take good care.

With gratitude and pride,

Mrs. Kelly Olivero
Principal, Isaac Fox Elementary

4th grader, Annabelle O., was suprised when Isaac the Fox arrived in style wearing her winning t-shirt design! She was also gifted a tshirt with her custom design on it for herself! Students will be able to match Isaac next year by purchasing the design when our IF spirit wear goes on sale!

Congratulations to Ms. Zoephel's 1st grade class! They were the champions of the coveted GOLDEN FOX FIVE traveling trophy, earning the highest number of Fox Fives throughout the school year! The winning number was 55! Can we top that next year? I wonder who will be the winner of our traveling trophy next school year?

Good luck to our fabulous 5th grade students as they make the transition to Middle School South! We have enjoyed seeing you grow as foxes and now you're ready to take the next step! Continue to do great things and remember, we are just down the hallway...

As Mr. Bild begins his next chapter, we want to thank him for the impact he has made on our Isaac Fox community. Through the relationships he built, the care he showed students and staff, and the positive presence he brought to our school each day, he has truly left his mark on IF. There is no doubt he will be missed in our halls, and we wish him all the best in the journey ahead.

Congratulations on your successful careers and the legacy you leave behind at Isaac Fox! So many students have been influenced by you and your work! Leave the halls today knowing that you made a lasting impression on those around you! Kudos to a job well done! Together they total 77 years of service!

Report Cards are available today at noon in ParentVue. Be sure to check it out! Discuss the growth you've seen over this past year, help your child set a new goal, or celebrate their perseverance! Reach out to your child's classroom teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Your partnership is valued!

The Isaac Fox main office will be open from 8:00am-4:00pm Monday - Thursday beginning tomorrow and contunuing throughout the months of June and July unless otherwise posted. Stop by or call the main office at 847.540.7020 if you need assistance. Any leftover student materials will be bagged and left with the front office. Please swing by and pick up any items that were left behind after today during regular business hours.

Lost and Found items are now nicely folded on tables located in our vestibule area. Please stop by to take a peek prior to the end of the day this Thursday. All items that remain will be donated!

District 95, in partnership with local police, fire, and hospital personnel, will conduct an Active Threat Exercise on the morning of June 3, 2026, at Middle School South and Isaac Fox School as part of our ongoing commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness.

During the exercise, the campus will be closed from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to everyone except authorized personnel. Community members near the area may notice increased emergency vehicle activity, loud noises, and emergency announcements as part of this planned and controlled training event. There is no real emergency.

Questions may be directed to Danielle Stevens, Director of Safety & Security, at Danielle.Stevens@lz95.org.

• Wednesday, May 27th: Last Day of 25-26 School Year
• Wednesday, May 27th: Tropical Smoothie PTO Collab 5:00-8:00pm
• Thursday, May 28th: First Day of Summer Break
• Thursday, May 28th: Day 1- Kindergarten Screening for 26-27 school year
• Wednesday, June 3rd: Active Threat Exercise at IF/MSS - campus closed from 7:00am-1:00pm
• Monday, June 29th: Day 2- Kindergarten Screening for 26-27 school year
• End of July: 1st newsletter of the new school year (26-27)

Attention current Isaac Fox 3rd and 4th graders:

I am so happy to share that the time has come to sign up for the 2026-2027 Isaac Fox Elementary Chorus! Chorus is a great opportunity for 4th and 5th Graders to become better musicians, improve their singing voice, learn lots of different kinds of music, and meet new friends. I hope that you consider this fun musical opportunity! Click here for more information and to register.

Ms. Fuller,

Chorus Director

Attention current Isaac Fox 3rd graders:

It is not too late to join next year’s 4th orchestra ’26-27. If you are interested and couldn’t attend the enrollment meeting on Tuesday 5/19, contact Mrs. Duke at elizabeth.duke@lz95.org and we can set-up a time to meet/sign-up your student for orchestra.

Musically,

Mrs. Duke

Sora provides 24/7 access to digital books, enabling students to maintain reading habits throughout the year by offering easy access to ebooks and audiobooks. The platform supports engagement through curated collections, "always available" titles to eliminate waitlists, and resources for family reading. Scan the QR code with the student district issued iPad to access SORA. Watch the tutorial video to learn more Sora video. This is a great resource for families to practice and enjoy reading all summer long! For additional help, you can visit https://help.soraapp.com.

Attention LZ95 families!

Do you know a Lake Zurich High School graduate who has made a significant mark in their career or through community service? We invite you to nominate them for the LZHS Distinguished Alumni Recognition award. This award celebrates alumni who graduated at least 10 years ago and have demonstrated excellence, integrity, and a commitment to service that reflects the values of our district. The selected honorees will be recognized at the Homecoming football game, and their photos will be added to the Distinguished Alumni Wall at LZHS.

Let’s honor those who continue to make us proud by nominating deserving alumni today!

https://forms.gle/5AbqHzt3kEnuAoE38

Over the past two years the district’s Communications Department has been working with stakeholder committees and survey feedback to understand how we can improve our communications in terms of district and principal mass communications, website content, social media, and more.

During the 25-26 school year the Communications Committee took a deeper look into mass communication platforms that are more family friendly, offering more of a “one stop location” for communications, with views by school or by student, in a digest format, in an app, etc. Committee members had an opportunity to trial those platforms from a sending and from a receiving perspective, and provide feedback.

We are pleased to share that over the course of the summer and into the fall, the district will transition to the ParentSquare platform for district and principal level communications, as well as for messaging that currently takes place through Remind. We look forward to this exciting transition and wanted to be sure you knew! As we begin a phased rollout this summer, more information will be shared about ParentSquare features, downloading the app, and other important details.

Thank you for your support as we move forward with this exciting transition!

For those families with returning District 95 students and for new-to-district students, please note that registration fees will be added to the student’s PushCoin account on May 22nd. The first email notification from PushCoin will occur on the June 10th and will occur again on the 10th of each month. Fees are due prior to August 13, 2026, which is the first day of student attendance. For families with questions on payment plan options or other related inquiries, please contact the business office at businessoffice@lz95.org for assistance.

Online registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All families must complete the registration process through ParentVUE as soon as possible to ensure their student is registered for the upcoming school year.

Timely registration is important for class placement, scheduling, and staffing.

• Returning Families: Log into ParentVUE, select Online Registration, and review/update your student’s information.

• New Families: Create a ParentVUE account to begin the registration process.

• New Students: Proof of residency* and birth certificate verification must be completed in person at your child’s school.

Fees & Health Forms: Once registration is accepted, fees can be paid in PushCoin, and required health forms can be uploaded in ParentVUE.

Instructions are available on the district website under Parents → Registration.

*Some exceptions apply in cases of homelessness. Families with questions should contact their school office for assistance.

This year hasn't quite wrapped up and we are already looking forward to the next! Give yourself more time to enjoy the summer and order your School Supply Boxes through the Isaac Fox PTO!

Visit www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and enter School Code ISA001. Ordering is easy and your student's school supplies will be waiting for them on their desk at Meet The Teacher!

See attached for more information. Feel free to contact Corrie Taylor (corrie.taylor09@gmail.com) or Sandra Cukierski (sandra.cukierski@gmail.com) with any questions!

To find more information about Free and Reduced Lunch Waivers and CUSD95 Fee Waivers, please visit our Business and Operations section of the LZ95 website: https://www.lz95.org/departments/business-operations.

There are two separate applications for 1)Free and Reduced Lunch Waivers and 2) CUSD 95 Fee Waivers. The School Board of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 requires a separate application for a waiver of school fees (click here for board policy 4:130 on waiver of student fees) and free and reduced lunch.

Links to the forms, and information can be found under the section: Free & Reduced Lunch and Fee Waivers.