Weekly Wildcat
November 13th
Upcoming Dates
November 19th - PTO Book Fair, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Novewmber 19th - Rico Loco Taco Truck - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
November 20th - Perfect Pastries order forms due
November 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 24th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 25th-29th - Fall Break
December 8th - Band/Orchestra Concert @AMS - 6:00PM
December 8th - PTO Meeting, 2:30 PM
December 9th - Late Start Day
December 9th - Eastview Excellence Assembly
December 11th - End of Quarter 2
December 14 & 15 - Holiday Shop
December 16th - Red Robin Dine & Share - All Day
December 18th - Holiday Sing and Classroom Parties
PTO Donations Needed For Conferences
We are excited to announce that parent-teacher conferences are just around the corner! To make this event welcoming and enjoyable for everyone, the PTO is providing dinner for the teachers & staff. We are also organizing a drink & sweet treat contribution. We would greatly appreciate your help in providing drinks or sweet treats. If you are able to donate, please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Drop off drinks at the school the week of 11/16/26 and desserts should be dropped off the morning of 11/23, please. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0449A9AD2DABF94-67593012-eastview
November Spirit Days
Tuesday, November 17th - Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Wednesday, November 18th - College Day
Thursday, November 19th - PJ Day
Friday, November 20th - TBD - Watch for an announcement later in the week
Fall Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The Eastview PTO is looking for parent volunteers to help with the book fair set-up, preview and help work the registers at the book fair. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0449A9AD2DABF94-67113498-2026
Join Us for The Fall Book Fair & Rico Loco Taco Truck
The Fall Book Fair will be Thursday, November 19th from 4-7pm
Students will have a chance to preview the fair during school hours on Wednesday November 18th and Thursday November 19th where they will have a chance to create their wishlists and purchase books on their list
Setup your student's eWallet for a no-hassle way to purchase their favs!
*For students will leftover funds from our Book Fair last Spring, log into your account and setup their eWallet for the current fair.
*Any leftover funds will have been saved as a "eGift Card Balance"
🌮🛻We are excited to invite back Rico Loco Taco Truck during the fair! 20% of sales will go back to the PTO. Stop by to support a local business and your school at the same time!
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Mark Your Calendars!
Parent-teacher conferences are just around the corner on Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24. These meetings play a vital role in your child's success, and we strongly encourage all families to participate. We look forward to connecting with you!
This year, scheduling will take place online through PTC Wizard. To help make the process as smooth as possible, please review the key details below:
📅 Conference Dates & Hours
Monday, November 23: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 24: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
⏰ Scheduling Window Online sign-ups open on Friday, November 6 at 10:00 AM and close on Friday, November 20 at 12:00 PM (noon).
💻 How to Sign Up
Visit the scheduling portal at app.ptcwizard.com/eastview300/login.
Enter your credentials: Use your PowerSchool parent portal username as both your username and password for PTC Wizard.
Need step-by-step guidance? Check out the detailed sign-up instructions here.
📞 Need Assistance?
Registration Help: If you run into any issues following the online directions, please contact the main office at 847-532-7400.
No Internet Access: If you do not have online access, simply call the office, and our staff will be happy to manually schedule your child’s conference for you.
Perfect Pastries Fundraiser
It's that time of year again. Our Perfect Pastries fundraiser is here!
Order forms were sent home with students this week. If you'd like to get a head start, the online ordering system is already active. Simply use the link below to create your account, share your personalized fundraising page, and start selling delicious treats for the holiday season.
https://my.perfectpastries.biz/signup/3LCY
We greatly appreciate your support and help in making this fundraiser a success!
Capture the Memories! 📸
The 2026–2027 Eastview Yearbook is officially on sale! Don’t miss out on securing a copy of this year’s top moments, events, and school memories for your student.
Price: $24
How to Order: Visit the Yearbook Order Center
School Code: 20915
Order your copy today!
BoxTops Reminder
Don't forget to sign up for Box Tops for Education and earn money for Eastview Elementary School on your grocery run!
The Box Tops app makes it easy:
Download the app
Find your school: Eastview Elementary School Algonquin, IL
(Careful! There are a few out there)
Start scanning your receipts! (good within 14 days)
A big THANK YOU to all who have been scanning your receipts so far. We are already almost half way to our yearly goal of $500! Outstanding! Keep it up! Let's see how far we can go!
Reintroducing the Box Tops Grade Level Challenge!
The PTO is excited to announce the monthly Box Tops Challenge! Each month the grade with the most points earned in that month will win extra recess!
November Challenge - Earn 16 bonus tops when you buy any 7 products + various brand specific bonuses.
All you need to help your child's grade level win in December is scan your receipts!!!
2026-2027 Lunch Schedule:
- Kindergarten & Eicherl: 11:00 AM
- 3rd Grade & Threloff: 11:25 AM
- 1st Grade & Mieczkowska: 11:55 AM
- 4th Grade & Esmael: 12:10 PM
- 2nd Grade & McGrath: 12:25 PM
- 5th Grade: 12:45 PM
📞 Reporting Student Absences
If your child is going to be absent, please let us know right away! Using our dedicated attendance lines ensures our office team gets the message immediately, even if your child's teacher is out of the building.
How to report an absence: Email attendance.eastview@D300.org or call 847.532.7420.
Please do not message a specific staff member: Texting or emailing anyone directly can lead to missed information.
Appointments: If your student is missing school for a doctor, dentist, or therapy appointment, please send a note from the provider when they return.
Absences longer than 2 days: Please complete a Pre-Arranged Absence Form and email or drop it off at the main office.
💳 Getting Ready with PushCoin
District 300 uses PushCoin for all school-related payments, including school fees, student meals, field trips, and our Birthday Book Club. We highly encourage all families to set up their accounts before the school year begins so you are ready to go!
💻 Where to pay: Visit the online store at store.d300.org.
⚙️ Need help? Check out the PushCoin Setup Instructions to get started.
❓ Have questions? Read through the PushCoin FAQ page for quick answers.
🎉 Connect with our Eastview PTO!
Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) does so much to support our school! Want to stay in the loop on upcoming family events, fundraisers, and fun volunteer opportunities?
👍 Follow along: Give the Eastview PTO Facebook Page a follow for all the latest updates.
📧 Got questions? Reach out directly to our wonderful PTO team anytime at EastviewElementaryPTO@gmail.com.
Eastview Elementary School
Office: 847.532.7400
Attendance Line: 847.532.7420
Health Services Office: 847.532.7411
FAX: 847.458.5509
Email: attendance.eastview@d300.org
Website: https://www.d300.org/ees
Location: 540 Longwood Drive, Algonquin, IL, USA
Phone: (847)532-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastviewExcellence