Halloween Celebrations at Eastview! 🎃

We are looking forward to celebrating Halloween together on Thursday, October 29th! Please review the guidelines below regarding costumes and our annual parade. For details on classroom-specific activities, keep an eye out for information directly from your child's teacher.

Costume Guidelines To ensure a safe and comfortable day for everyone, please keep these rules in mind when choosing school-appropriate costumes:

Keep it safe and gentle: Avoid costumes that depict violence, and leave all costume weapons (swords, sticks, toy guns, etc.) at home.
Visibility first: Masks should not be worn at school if they obstruct your child's view.
Leave cosmetics at home: Makeup and colored hair dye should not be brought to school.

Halloween Parade (9:00 AM)

Outdoor Parade (Weather Permitting): We will parade outside around the school starting at 9:00 AM. Parents are invited to cheer us on from the blacktop or along the front lawn!
Indoor Contingency (In Case of Rain): If rain keeps us inside, students will parade through the hallways. Due to space constraints, we will unfortunately not be able to accommodate parent spectators indoors.

Thank you for helping us make this a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for all of our students!

Decoding the ABCDE & 1-2 Specials Schedule! 🎨🎵🏃‍♂️

Wondering how your student’s Specials classes (Art, Music, PE, STEM, and Skills for Success) are scheduled? D300 elementary schools use a rotating ABCDE/1-2 day schedule instead of a standard Monday–Friday routine.

How it works: Your child might have PE on A and D days, Music on B and C days, and Skills for Success on E days.
Art & STEM rotation: These classes alternate every other week using the numbers 1 and 2. For example, if your child has Art/STEM on D days, D1 means Art, while D2 means STEM!
Why we use it: This setup ensures students don't miss out on the same Special every time a school holiday falls on a Monday or Friday.

Note: Late Start days do not use letter/number designations.

Since every classroom has its own unique routine, be sure to check your student’s individual classroom calendar to see which Specials they have each day!

PTO Trunk or Treat

We’re excited to invite everyone to our upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event! It will be held October 23rd from 5:30-7:00 PM (rain date 10/29/26). This is a fun opportunity for our community to come together for some Halloween cheer. We will be having a raffle and the Rico Loco Tacos Food Truck available for purchase.

We’re inviting our Eastview families and friends to sign up to decorate their cars and hand out candy, as well. We expect to have 400+ kids this year; so the more cars we have, the better the event will be! It’s a great way to show off your creativity and enjoy a fun evening with the Wildcats. We will also be voting on "Best Dressed Trunk" so if you're competitive, bring it on!

If you're interested in hosting a vehicle, please use the signup genius link to reserve your spot. Let’s make this a memorable night for our kids and a wonderful way to celebrate the season!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAE2FA0FFCE9-65245731-eestrunkortreat#/

Looking forward to seeing all your spooky designs!

Friendly Reminder: Personal Items & Toys at School

To keep our classrooms focused, safe, and fun for learning, we kindly ask that students leave personal items and toys at home.

Here is a quick reference guide on school guidelines regarding personal belongings:

Toys & Electronics: Items like trading cards, dolls, stuffed animals, handheld games, radios, and music players should stay home unless your child’s teacher explicitly requests them for a special activity or show-and-tell.
Toy Weapons: Toy weapons or look-alike objects are strictly prohibited on campus and will result in disciplinary action.
No Trading or Selling: Students are not permitted to trade, buy, or sell items with classmates on school property.
Confiscated Items: Inappropriate items or unauthorized distractions will be held safely in the main office and must be picked up directly by a parent or guardian.
Bring at Your Own Risk: The school cannot be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings brought from home.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all our students!

Help Us Pack the PAWs Store

Our Eastview PAWs Store is a fun way to recognize students for demonstrating positive behavior and following our schoolwide expectations. Students earn PAWs throughout the school day and use them to “shop” for special prizes and incentives—and they LOVE their trips to the store!

We are working to keep our store stocked with items our students will enjoy, and we would greatly appreciate your help! Families may donate gently used or overstock toys, leftover party favors, outgrown Eastview spirit wear, or other kid-friendly items. Donations may be dropped off at the Eastview front office.

Prefer to shop online? We have also created an Amazon Wish List with a variety of fun, student-friendly prizes at different price points. Items purchased from the wish list can be shipped directly to Eastview.

[ Shop the Eastview PAWs Store Amazon Wish List]

Donations are completely optional and greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share our wish list with family and friends or on social media! Every contribution helps us celebrate the positive choices our Eastview students make each day.

Thank you for helping us PACK the PAWs Store!

Here is the link to the wish list:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1T5KAFIMVMKT7?

PTO Bingo Night - October 2nd

Get Ready for a Night of Fun While Supporting Eastview PTO!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Eastview Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Inc. Fundraising Event. We have an exciting night planned, and we would love for you to be part of it!

The evening will feature:

Bingo games with prizes awarded in every round

50/50 Raffle

Heads or Tails Elimination Raffle

Silent Auction featuring a variety of fantastic items available for bidding

New this year, EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!! Get your tickets before 9/15/26 for a discounted rate!!

Every registration helps us move closer to our goal of raising funds that directly support Eastview students, staff, and school programs. Your participation makes a meaningful difference in our school community. Space is limited, so get your tickets today and join us for a fun-filled event while supporting our school community.

Please Note:

This is a 21 and older event. Valid identification may be required.

Thank you for supporting the Eastview PTO. Your generosity and involvement are invaluable, and we look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

Come for the fun. Stay for the cause. Make a difference for Eastview students!

⭐Get your tickets here!⭐

📞 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 text the teacher: Texting or messaging the teacher 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.

Eastview Spiritwear

Show your school pride, Eastview families! We are so excited to launch our brand-new Eastview spiritwear store, featuring everything from cozy hoodies and pajamas to fun water bottles.

The store is open all year, and you can grab some great deals during our Back-to-School sale happening now through the end of August! Plus, with no minimum orders, direct shipping to your door, and free shipping on orders over $75, it’s easier than ever to gear up. Check out a few of the options below. We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with your awesome new Eastview spirit!