Algonquin Lakes Elementary
October 25, 2026
October is a month filled with excitement for students, especially as Halloween nears.
Algonquin Lakes Elementary will be celebrating Halloween on Thursday, October 29th with a whole school parade beginning at 1:00 pm and classroom parties to follow.
Due to limited space in the classrooms, only pre-approved volunteers arranged by the PTO Head Room Parents and that have completed the online verification process, will be permitted to assist in the classrooms.
Students are permitted to wear costumes on Halloween as long as their attire meets the following set of expectations for a school setting:
- Children should not wear bloody, gruesome, or especially scary costumes. Costumes involving fake blood are not allowed.
- Actual weapons, look-alike weapons, toy weapons or weapon-like objects are not allowed. These accessories should remain at home.
- Masks that cover the face and head are not allowed. Students should not wear make up. Staff members must be able to identify students at all times.
- Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype about someone’s culture, gender, heritage or religion are not allowed.
For students who do not celebrate Halloween, they will have the opportunity to participate in an alternate activity in an alternate location.
We look forward to a fun and safe Halloween!
In October, we are focusing on Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind! This habit encourages students to think about what they want to accomplish and then make a plan to help them get there. When we have a clear goal in mind, we can make thoughtful choices and take steps each day to achieve it.
Families can reinforce this habit at home by encouraging children to:
Set a goal for something they would like to learn, improve, or accomplish.
Create a plan and identify the steps needed to reach their goal.
Visualize success by imagining what it will look and feel like when they accomplish their goal.
Think before acting by asking, “Will this choice help me reach my goal?”
Celebrate progress and recognize the small steps they take along the way.
