MUSTANG MINUTE
2023-2024-May
April Students of the Month Honored with a Ceremony!!
Many students were honored for their display of Habit #8-Find Your Voice, and Inspire Others to Find Theirs on May 1, 2024 at 7:45 AM! A HUGE thank you to our very special Assembly Leaders today. Great job Aubrey and Jacob!
Lake Villa is now scheduling preschool screenings! Checkout information below!!
Intramural Team-Oriented Games for 4th and 5th Graders!
In this last session for the school year, for six days, participants will play outdoor games and some favorite indoor games. These are active, team-oriented activities that promote personal fitness, sportsmanship and teamwork. All practices will be held after school from 3:00pm- 4:30 pm. Parents are required to provide transportation home.The 8th Session:
Monday, May 6, Tuesday, May 7, Wednesday, May 8
Monday, May 13, Tuesday, May 14, Wednesday, May 15
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form below. The cost of the program is $40.00. Please make the check payable to Lake Villa District #41 and return the registration form and money by Friday, May 3rd! The number of participants is capped at 50.
FIELD DAY INFORMATION 2024
The annual Martin Field Day will be Wednesday, May 29th! Sign up sheets to volunteer will be sent home with your child on May 1st. Please return the bottom portion to the office as we are hoping for 24 volunteers to commit to the full day! As a reminder, you must be 18 years old and siblings cannot be brought along. Hope to see you there!
We're Hiring!
Do you know anyone interested in working as a paraprofessional? We currently have openings at both Martin AND Thompson schools! Come work in an incredible atmosphere where you’ll have the opportunity to work with extraordinary students alongside amazing staff members who are dedicated and driven to creating great kids! Benefits include sick days, personal days, and an option for health, dental, and vision insurance! Please reach out to the respective building principal with any interest or questions at 847.245.3400! Check out our vacancies HERE!
A HUGE congratulations to the 2024 LVSD #41 Retirees!!
iReady Summer Bootcamp June 11-July 25
The IVSA i-Ready Summer Virtual Bootcamp program will leverage curriculum designed to personalize a plan for your students to support essential skill development in math and reading.
Picking Up Early?
Notes from the Health Office
Notes from the Health Office
Kindergarten: Dental Exam Due by May 15, 2024
2nd Grade: Dental Exam Due by May 15, 2024
5th Grade: Physical Exam, Updated Immunizations, and Dental Exam for 6th grade
BE PROACTIVE (Leader In Me Habit #1)
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD KEEP A SPARE PAIR OF CLOTHES IN THEIR LOCKER
This includes pants, shirt, socks and underwear. Unexpected accidents happen all the time. Wet weather causes mud outside, lunch can be messy, and craft projects can go awry.
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
Headache
Stomach ache
Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
Fever (greater than 100.4 degrees and your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100.4 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours)
Vomiting (even once)
Diarrhea
Chills
General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
Rash of unknown origin
To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:
Wash hands frequently
Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Practice nose blowing
Measles have been in the news recently. If you have questions or concerns please contact me at Darlene.Kuxhouse@district41.org or call me directly at 847-245-3400 x 31001.
Illinois Department of public Health Information News to Use!!
PTO News to Use
The PTO is here to support students, teachers, and families. We are looking for volunteers to help with events. ONLY 1 hour per month makes a HUGE difference for our students!!
Please contact Carolyn Schroeder for more information at carolynptomartin@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9th Kindergarten Music Concert Information
The students will perform at 6:30 PM; however, they need to arrive at 6:15 PM and enter through the front doors of the school. The doors will open no earlier than 6:15 PM. Upon entering the building, students will go directly to their classrooms. Parents and families will go directly into the Multi-purpose room to take their seats and await an incredible performance!
Items of Note from the District Office
Cold Days - The National Weather Service predicts wind chills below -30 degrees.
Snow Days - Heavy snow or icy conditions overnight or that worsen during the day.
Other Considerations - Blowing snow, winds greater than 20 mph, heavy snow accumulations during travel times, hazardous driving conditions, ice accumulation, the ability of buses to start due to extreme cold, and power outages.
E-Learning Days -An E-Learning Day may be used as an alternative to being fully closed. These days do not need to be made up at the end of the year. Students and staff would be notified before the end of the preceding day to bring their Chromebooks home.
Parents - Please make sure your contact information is up to date. If schools are open, parents may keep a child home due to weather. They will be marked as excused, however remote learning is not an option under these circumstances.
If Schools are Closed - A district-wide alert will be sent out via phone and email as early as possible. (hopefully the night before). Parents can also check the district’s website at www.district41.org.
School Lunch
A reminder that the District no longer provides free lunch for all students. Paid Lunch is $3.25. To apply for Free/Reduced Lunch visit our website under Food Service. Click here for information on how to create an account for lunch purchases.
Registration and Fees
School Registration Fees are now due. Payments can be made electronically on the District's website, via regular mail, or in person at the school building.
Supplemental Insurance
The district offers Voluntary Supplemental Student Accident Insurance. To enroll, please see the information by clicking here. For more information on our accident insurance coverage, click here.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
May 6- Board of Education Meeting 7 PM District Office
May 9- Kindergarten Music Program 6:30 PM
May 15- Volunteer Breakfast 8-9:30 AM
May 20- Board of Education Meeting 7 PM District Office
May 24- PTO Trivia Night
May 27- Memorial Day-No School
May 29- Field Day
May 29- Palombi Middle School Graduation @ Lakes High School
May 31- Move-Up Day