LPES Virtual Backpack #12

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Families,

As we continue to focus on Habit 1: Be Proactive, we have spent the past few weeks learning what it means to take responsibility for our choices and actions.

Over the past few weeks, we have learned that being proactive means understanding that we are in charge of our choices. We can choose our words, our attitude, our effort, and how we respond to different situations. We have learned that we can take responsibility instead of making excuses, be problem solvers, help others, and take action. Most importantly, we have learned that we do not have to wait for someone else to make a difference, we can be the difference!

Being proactive also means making responsible choices that help us succeed in school and in life. One of the most important choices students can make is attending school every day and arriving on time. Daily attendance helps students build strong academic skills, stay connected to classroom learning, participate in important discussions and activities, and develop positive relationships with teachers and classmates. Every school day is an opportunity to learn something new, practice important skills, and grow as a learner.

We also encourage families to plan vacations and extended trips during scheduled school breaks. When students miss school, they may miss lessons, classroom activities, and learning experiences that can be difficult to make up. Planning trips when school is not in session helps students maintain consistent attendance and stay on track with their learning.

Another important part of being proactive is taking care of our bodies and minds. Getting enough sleep each night helps students arrive at school rested, focused, and ready to learn. A consistent bedtime and a healthy nighttime routine can improve concentration, support memory, and help students manage their emotions throughout the school day. Establishing these habits at home can make a big difference in students' overall success.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our students practice Habit 1 both at school and at home. Together, we can encourage our children to make responsible choices, take ownership of their learning, and develop the habits they need to be successful.

Warmly,

Emily Varghese

Principal

🦃 🍁 November at Lincoln Prairie 🍁 🦃

-10/30/2026- Teacher Institute Day- No School

-11/9-11/13- Veterans Day Spirit Week

-11/10- PTO Meeting

-11/23 and 11/24- Parent Teacher Conferences

-11/25-11/27- Fall Break

We are creating a Wall of Honor of all our friends and family members who are veterans. Please send pictures to kathleen.boscarino@d300.org with their name, branch, title, and any other details of their service. I saved all the submissions from previous years! If you sent in your veteran last year, we will put them back up. If you are unsure, just send me a message and I will check. PICTURE SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE by November 2! Stay tuned for more details to celebrate Veterans Day coming up November 9-13th!

November Breakfast

November Lunch

Attendance

Direct Attendance Line (automated): 847-532-6620

Email: attendance.lpes@d300.org

Fax: 847-532-6615

If your student will be absent or if there is a change in dismissal, please notify the teacher AND the school office. If your student is absent for multiple days, please contact the school each day they are absent. Please give the reason for the absence as different codes are used for different reasons.

If your student is absent for an appointment, please remember to submit the doctor's note to the attendance email so it can be considered an excused absence.

** Absences should be reported no later than 10:00am.

** Dismissal changes should be reported no later than 12:00pm.

Weekly Attendance Rate (10/26-10/30)

Our weekly attendance rates for this week are: 96.7% (present) and 3.3% (absent)

Our weekly attendance rates for last week are: 96.0% (present) and 4.0% (absent)

Weekly Tardy Rate (10/26-10/30)

Tardies for this week: 36

Tardies for last week: 43

Attendance Incentives

Present Potatoes

Each week, classrooms that achieve a 95% attendance rate or higher will earn a potato piece to add to their classroom potato.

When a class’s potato is 50% completed, they will earn a classroom reward of their choice.
When their potato is 100% full, the class will earn another celebration and be crowned the “Present Potato” of the week!

Congratulations to the following classes: Mrs. Agenlian, Mrs. Kieffer, Mrs. Marchetti, Mrs. Grossmayer, Ms. O'Brien, Ms. McErlean, Mrs. Schloss, Mrs. Hanely, Mrs. Devore, Mrs. Boscarino, Ms. Cane, Mrs. Klein, Mrs. Hermann, Ms.Redmer and Mrs. Lawler! They have earned another piece for their potato!

Special Congratulations to Mrs. Agenlian and Mrs. Kieffer for a 100% attendance rate!

Full Nest

Full Nest: Each classroom has their own Hawk's Nest. The tree holds ten hawk nests, and each time everyone in the class is in attendance they can fill in one of the nests. Once all ten nests are filled in, the class receives a large hawk feather, and a reward of their choice.

A Note From Nurse Julie

Lincoln Prairie PTO

Email: ptolincolnprairie@gmail.com

Book Vending Machine

Please consider donating a book to the Book Vending Machine. For this initiative, students set academic or behavioral goals with their teachers and when they meet those goals, they earn the opportunity to choose their own book from the vending machine.

To donate a book to the Book Vending Machine, please use this link:

(all donations are made through the webstore)

Lincoln Prairie Elementary School Book Vending Machine Donation