Algonquin Lakes Elementary
November 8, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on November 23 and 24. This year, sign up will be online using PTC Wizard. The following information will help you to make this as smooth as possible:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled via the web at: https://app.ptcwizard.com/ale300/login. Please see parent directions for PTC Wizard link in below.
Use the username from your PowerSchool parent portal to access your PTC Wizard account.
Monday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Conference Scheduling Window: The window for parents/guardians to schedule conferences opens at 10 AM on November 6, 2026, and closes at Noon on November 20, 2026.
Reference the directions below to schedule your conference.
If you have problems registering online, please contact the office at 847-532-7500 and ask for Mrs. Linden.
If you do not have online access, the office can manually schedule your child’s conference for you. Please call our office between 9 AM and 1 PM to avoid arrival and dismissal.
Parent-Teacher Conferences play a vital role in the success of children. We strongly encourage you to participate in conferences and look forward to seeing you! If you encounter any issues registering online, please contact our office at 847-532-7500. Families without online access may call the office to have their conferences scheduled manually. Please call our office between 9 AM and 1 PM to avoid arrival and dismissal.
We look forward to meeting with our families to share the wonderful progress our students are making!
This November, we are focusing on Habit 3: Put First Things First! This habit teaches students how to prioritize what matters most, manage their time, and make choices that help them reach their goals. Learning to balance responsibilities, relationships, and fun helps students become more organized, responsible, and successful leaders.
Families can reinforce this habit at home by encouraging children to:
- Identify what needs to be done first before moving on to fun activities.
- Create a simple daily or weekly schedule for homework, chores, activities, and downtime.
- Break big tasks into smaller steps to make them more manageable.
- Avoid distractions when working on an important task.
- Practice saying “no” or “not yet” to things that can wait.
- Make time for what matters most, including family, friends, learning, and personal well-being.
