A Note from the Principal

Hello Lakeview Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you and your family relaxing and enjoying the sunshine!

My name is Holly Westlund and I am the Lakeview Elementary Principal. I wanted to introduce myself to those I have not yet met and share a few things about this upcoming school year.

This is my 5th year as principal at Lakeview. I absolutely love my job and am excited for the year ahead. My husband and I live here in Solon. We have 5 children: Emma (13), Evelynn (6), Eleanor (5), Elizabeth (3), and Elliott (3). We spent our summer traveling, exploring area parks and libraries, swimming, at many dance camps/classes and keeping up with toddler twins!

Throughout this school year you can expect a monthly newsletter communication from me. I will send this out via text and email. It will also be posted to our social media accounts. Teachers will also be sending monthly communications to classroom families. If anything else pops up that needs to be shared prior to the monthly newsletters, we will email you. Please make sure you updated your contacts email when you registered your child so that you are receiving these communications.

Lots of construction, building and movement has been happening at Lakeview over the summer. PLEASE look for a communication next week that will give important details regarding drop off and pick up and a few other updates for the beginning of the new school year.

Parents, if you have any questions or concerns as the first day draws near, please let me know. Please also do not hesitate to reach out throughout the school year. I can be reached via email at hwestlund@solon.k12.ia.us or via my office phone at 319-624-3401, ext. 1291.

I can't wait to see you all soon.

Mrs. Westlund

Directions to Update Email for District & Administrative Communications

Handbook Reminders

Cell Phones and Smart Devices

All phones/smart watches/gizmos and other communication devices will be silenced or turned off and placed in backpacks throughout the school day. Students may not wear their smart watches during the school hours (from drop off to pick up – 7:45 am to 3:00 pm).

Students caught using their phones, smart watches, or personal communication devices during the school day will have their devices held in the office until the end of the day. Repeated offenses will result in additional consequences for students in line with current district and building policies.

Personal Property/Toys

Children are discouraged from bringing extra money, radios, electronic games, toys, balls, trading cards, cell phones, or other objects from home during the school day. The school will not assume responsibility for the loss or breakage of these items. Toys should not be out and visible once within the school building unless teachers give permission for such items as earned for a special event/party. Toys may be confiscated and parents may be contacted if they become a distraction to the learning environment.

Classroom Food Items

Please be aware that some of our students do have severe food allergies to peanuts and eggs. We also want to keep wellness in mind when sending snacks and treats for special occasions. Our school handbook lays out all the details and offers some nice options and ideas for healthy snacks.

Wellness Policy

SNACKS: During daily snack time, families will send snacks for students on an individual basis. These snacks must meet the requirements of the district wellness policy. Pop will not be permitted.

LUNCH: Lunches brought to school must meet the requirements of the district wellness policy. Pop, sports drinks or energy drinks will not be permitted.

CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS: (i.e. birthday and holiday parties) In order to protect our students with allergies and food intolerances, treats brought for celebrations must be commercially prepared food with an intact ingredient label or fresh, uncut fruit and vegetables. Items not meeting these requirements will not be used and will be returned home. No homemade treats will be accepted. (Note: Snacks are also available upon request to purchase from the school food service program. Non-food celebration items are great, too!)

To review the entire SCSD Wellness Policy please reference (Board policy 507.9).

Check out the list below for health snack ideas

Cheese sticks
Gogurt/Yogurt
Yogurt Smoothie
Granola Bars (not including those dipped in chocolate)
Clementine/Orange
Banana
Goldfish crackers
Cheez-its
All-Natural Fruit Leathers (not including fruit by the foot or fruit snacks)
Apple
Carrots
Pretzels
Trail Mix
Raisins
Graham Crackers
Peanut butter/cheese sandwich crackers
Beef sticks
Popcorn

Classroom Parties, Treats, and Birthdays

All classes at Lakeview have room parties to celebrate the following holidays: Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. Other than these listed and birthday treats, parties should be cleared through the classroom teacher.

If your child wishes, he/she may bring birthday treats during the year. If treats are brought, a treat should be brought for every child in the classroom. Please follow the required SCSD Wellness policy guidelines as defined in Board policy 507.9.

Many times during the year, children will have other classmates over for birthday parties or to spend the night. We would ask that all arrangements be made outside of the school day, in consideration to those students who may not be invited. Invites are not allowed to be handed out at school unless the entire class is invited. If you are sending out invitations to a small group (not the entire class), please send them in the mail. Coordinating the pick-up for parties should not be done at the school as this is often hurtful to those who are not included. Teachers are not responsible for providing contact information for guests your child would like to invite.

Lunch with Your Child

We welcome parents to come have lunch with their child. If you plan to eat school lunch, we will need to know your order before 9:00 am and will require you to have an account in Meal Magic. You are also welcome to bring lunch for yourself and your child if you so choose. Please remember we do not allow pop, gatorade, sports drinks, etc. during the school day.

When you get to Lakeview you will need to sign in in the office and get a red lanyard to wear while in the building. After this is done a staff member will direct you to the lunch room where you will meet your child.

Lunch times are as follows:

11:00-11:30 am: Preschool
10:45 - 11:10 am: Kindergarten
11:15- 11:40 am: 1st grade
11:45-12:10pm : 2nd grade

Preschool Updates

PRESCHOOL START DATE & HOME VISITS

Preschool does not start school until Wednesday, August 26th (this is 2 days after the rest of the school).

On Monday, August 24th and Tuesday, August 25th preschool teachers will schedule a home visit with your family to give further information about the program, answer your questions, and meet your child in their familiar environment.

A sign up genius will come out soon for you to select a time and date for your home visit.

PRESCHOOL DROP OFF/PICK OFF PROCEDURES

Drop Off/Pick Up Routine:

Please read the Drop Off/Pick Up Routine above as it includes ALL Lakeview students, including Preschool.

IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS PRESCHOOL HALF-DAY: You can pick up your child in the BACK BUS LOOP at 11:00am.

A Note from the Nurse

Preschool Students

Before your child can start preschool they we will need the following documents on file:

IDPH Certificate of Immunization
Physical Exam and Lead screening form

Kindergarten Students

Before your child can start kindergarten they we will need the following documents on file:

IDPH Certificate of Immunization
Physical Exam and Lead screening form
Certificate of Dental screening
Certificate of Vision screening

Please contact me with any questions.

Mattea Labs mlabs@solon.k12.ia.us

Birthday Book Club

Want to celebrate your favorite Lakeview student with a new book for their birthday? You can choose a book from this list to add to our Lakeview collection. We will add a special birthday nameplate to the book and your student will be first on the list for checkout! If you have any questions you can email the library at scsdlibraries@solon.k12.ia.us. Check back frequently as books will be added throughout the year!

March Sutton

UNPACK YOUR BACKPACK NIGHT

Unpack Your Backpack Night will be held on Thursday, August 20th. Feel free to stop by anytime between 4:00pm-5:30pm.

This night is a great opportunity for you and your child(ren) to drop off school supplies and share a quick visit with the classroom teacher.

Picture Day

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Please order at Inter-State.com/Order using the order code: 0554FSF

PTO Membership Info

Membership is easy! Click the image to be routed to the link and get signed up!

The first PTO meeting will be September 3rd at 7pm in the Solon Intermediate School Media Center.

🍂🛍️ Lakeview/SIS PTO's Fall Apparel Sale 🛍️🍂

Don't wait! Our shop closes on September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Delivery Options:
1️⃣ FREE Group Delivery – Your order will be sent home with your child.
2️⃣ Paid Home Shipping – Have your order shipped directly to your house.
Please make sure to include:
Your child's name
Your child's teacher's name
Thank you for supporting the Lakeview/SIS PTO! Every purchase helps support our students and school community!

Community Events and Activities

A Note from the Solon Public Library

BAM POW: Build and Make, Play or Watch
Early-Out Thursday program for 1st through 8th grades at Solon Public Library starting Thursday, September 10th.

All after school programs at the Solon Public Library begin in September.
All participating children in 1st-3rd grades MUST attend the program, and be picked up by a caregiver at 2:45 PM. Older children may enjoy the program or the rest of the Library. This is a drop-in program, no registration.
There is no adult supervision outdoors at any time. We recommend parents and caregivers discuss these expectations, pick-up plans, etc. with their children.
Library staff are sharing these programs for participating children but this does not provide the need for supervised childcare.

Unattended Child Policy
The Solon Public Library staff welcomes children to use our services and facilities and we provide adult supervision during Thursday Early Out programs (1:45-2:45 PM) and during other special programming as advertised. Outside of scheduled programs, children under age 10 must be accompanied by a designated caregiver at least 11 years old.
There is no adult supervision outdoors at any time except during outdoor programming as advertised.

Solon Public Library

Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, August 20th - Unpack Your Backpack Night 4:00-5:30pm

Monday, August 24th - First Day of School and EARLY DISMISSAL

Drop-Off: 7:55am

Early Dismissal: 1:35pm

Preschool Home Visits

Tuesday, August 25th- Preschool Home Visits

Wednesday, August 26th- First Day of Preschool

Thursday, August 27th- Early Dismissal @ 1:35pm (Every Thursday)

Wednesday, September 2nd - Picture Day

Thursday, September 3rd- Early Dismissal @ 1:35pm (Every Thursday)

LV/SIS PTO Meeting at LV Media Center at 7pm

Monday, September 7th- No School (Labor Day)

Thursday, September 10th- Early Dismissal @ 1:35pm (Every Thursday)

Friday, September 11th- NO PRESCHOOL

26-27 School Supply List

26-27 School Calendar

SCSD Events Calendar

Lakeview Elementary

Holly Westlund

Lakeview Principal

Email: hwestlund@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: https://www.solon.k12.ia.us/o/lakeview
Location: 111 North Chabal Street, Solon, IA, USA
Phone: 319-624-3401
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IowaLakeviewElementarySchool
Twitter: @SolonCSD

Lakeview Letter

August 2026

A Note from the Principal

Directions to Update Email for District & Administrative Communications

Handbook Reminders

Cell Phones and Smart Devices

Personal Property/Toys

Classroom Food Items

Classroom Parties, Treats, and Birthdays

Lunch with Your Child

Preschool Updates

PRESCHOOL START DATE & HOME VISITS

PRESCHOOL DROP OFF/PICK OFF PROCEDURES

A Note from the Nurse

Birthday Book Club

UNPACK YOUR BACKPACK NIGHT

Picture Day

PTO Membership Info

🍂🛍️ Lakeview/SIS PTO's Fall Apparel Sale 🛍️🍂

Community Events and Activities

A Note from the Solon Public Library

A Note from the Solon Public Library

Mark Your Calendar

Lakeview Elementary

A Note from the Principal

Directions to Update Email for District & Administrative Communications Directions to Update Email for District & Administrative Communications

Handbook Reminders Handbook Reminders

Cell Phones and Smart Devices Cell Phones and Smart Devices

Personal Property/Toys Personal Property/Toys

Classroom Food Items Classroom Food Items

Classroom Parties, Treats, and Birthdays Classroom Parties, Treats, and Birthdays

Lunch with Your Child Lunch with Your Child

Preschool Updates Preschool Updates

PRESCHOOL START DATE & HOME VISITS

PRESCHOOL DROP OFF/PICK OFF PROCEDURES

A Note from the Nurse

Birthday Book Club Birthday Book Club

UNPACK YOUR BACKPACK NIGHT

Picture Day

PTO Membership Info

🍂🛍️ Lakeview/SIS PTO's Fall Apparel Sale 🛍️🍂 🍂🛍️ Lakeview/SIS PTO's Fall Apparel Sale 🛍️🍂

Community Events and Activities Community Events and Activities

A Note from the Solon Public Library A Note from the Solon Public Library

A Note from the Solon Public Library

Mark Your Calendar

Lakeview Elementary

Directions to Update Email for District & Administrative Communications

Handbook Reminders

Cell Phones and Smart Devices

Personal Property/Toys

Classroom Food Items

Classroom Parties, Treats, and Birthdays

Lunch with Your Child

Preschool Updates

Birthday Book Club

🍂🛍️ Lakeview/SIS PTO's Fall Apparel Sale 🛍️🍂

Community Events and Activities

A Note from the Solon Public Library