Algonquin Lakes Elementary

1401 Compton Dr.

Algonquin, IL 60102

(847) 532-7500

Marilynn Smith

Principal

marilynn.smith@d300.org

Dr. Carolyn Ross

Assistant Principal

carolyn.ross@d300.org

Christie Wochner

Student Service Specialist

christina.wochner@d300.org

Other Phone Numbers

Attendance: (847) 532-7520

Fax: (847) 532-7515

Nurse: (847) 532-7511

Transportation: (847) 658-3262

SCHOOL HOURS

Outdoor Supervision Begins = 7:45am

First Bell Rings = 7:55am

School Begins = 8:00am

Students are Dismissed = 2:15pm

Office Hours = 7:00am – 3:30pm

Tuesday, September 22 - Board of Education Meeting at 6 PM

Friday, September 25 - ALES PTO Fun Friday

Friday, September 25 - High Five Friday! during Arrival

Thursday, October 1 - Evening Book Fair and Ice Cream Social with Choir Performance at 6 PM

Tuesday, October 6 - Board of Education Meeting

Thursday, October 8 - Picture Retake Day

Friday, October 9 - No Student Attendance Day

Monay, October 12 - No Student Attendance Day

*Please feel reach out to your student's teacher our our office if you have any questions about any listed dates.

Young Rembrandts Drawing Club - Tuesday after School

Choir - Wednesday after School

As our students are building mathematical skills, they are also learning how to think, communicate, and collaborate. At Algonquin Lakes, teachers use Amplify Desmos Math to create opportunities for students to explore challenging problems, share ideas, and make sense of mathematical concepts together.

As students work collaboratively, they explain their reasoning, ask questions, compare strategies, and learn from one another. This approach encourages students to take an active role in their learning while developing confidence and perseverance as mathematicians.

It is exciting to see our classrooms filled with students engaging in meaningful mathematical conversations and supporting one another as they work toward understanding. Through collaborative learning and the interactive tools of Amplify Desmos Math, students are discovering that math is not just about finding an answer, it is about making connections, sharing thinking, and learning together.

Every school day is an opportunity for students to learn, grow, connect with friends, and be part of our school community. Regular attendance helps students stay engaged in their learning and build the routines and relationships that support success throughout the school year. We are proud to celebrate students who demonstrate perfect attendance, and we make it fun with dance parties to recognize their achievement! Thank you to our families for partnering with us to help make every school day count!

Join us for a ONE NIGHT ONLY event at Algonquin Lakes for a Scholastic Fall Book Fair, FREE PTO sponsored Ice Cream Social, and Choir performance!!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/algonquinlakeselementarysch

If you are not able to attend that night, the Book Fair is open Online NOW thru Oct 13 and you can have books shipped directly to your home. Shipping is FREE with orders of $35 or more, OR you can add a PRE-ORDER copy of the NEW Wimpy Kid and/or Dog Man books and with the code FAIRSHIP your order will ship for free regardless of the total !!

These will make GREAT gifts for your kiddos!!

Enjoy the Book Fair Trailer videos of some of the great titles available at the fair!!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/video-book-trailers.html

Are you interested in volunteering at our Book Fair? Contact Mrs. Masching at anita.masching@d300.org.

Park and Pick Up: Families using the Park and Pick Up option should enter and exit through Lake Cornish Way. Only Kiss and Go traffic is permitted to exit school grounds off of Compton Drive during arrival and dismissal for student safety.

Arrival and Dismissal Parking: Families who park to pick up their students should park only in the back of the school. The parking spaces in front of the school are reserved for school personnel and visitors. You also may choose to park on Lake Gillian Way and walk your student to school using the provided cross walk.

Thank you for following these procedures and helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for everyone.

At Algonquin Lakes Elementary School, we believe every student has the potential to be a leader. As part of our commitment to developing confident, responsible, and compassionate learners, ALES students will continue to show “Lion Pride” by following our three R’s:

• Respect Yourself
• Respect Others
• Respect Your Environment

This September, we are focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive! Being proactive means recognizing that we are in charge of our choices, attitudes, and actions. We can choose how we respond to challenges, take responsibility for our decisions, and look for ways to make a positive difference.

Families can reinforce this habit at home by encouraging children to:

• Take responsibility for their belongings, homework, and daily routines.

• Use proactive language, such as “I can,” “I will,” and “I’ll figure it out.”

• Look for solutions when something goes wrong instead of placing blame.

• Make good choices even when no one is watching.

• Take initiative by helping with household tasks without being asked.

The Algonquin Lakes Elementary PTO is volunteer-based non-profit organization committed to supporting the school community.

The PTO organizes events throughout the year, like classroom parties, family events, and fundraisers, to bring together families, faculty, and staff in a fun and engaging way.

If you have questions or are interested in joining or volunteering, please contact the PTO at alesptoweb@gmail.com