Dear Algonquin Lakes Elementary Family, Student Testing Next Month, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grader students will participate in the new PARCC assessments for Illinois in English Language Arts and Math. We will be spacing the testing out in order to retain instruction in our day. Teachers have been preparing students and we are excited to show what we know! The testing sessions will begin the next week of March 9th. Fun Fair ALES is proud to host our school’s fun fair next Saturday, March 14th. Thank you to all our volunteers and donations as we look to put on a great event for the community! Illinois 5Essentials School Survey We need to hear from you! We are only at about 8% of the required 20% for a report to generate (each week we make a little more progress)! Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at ALES and guide improvement. Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey. Lost and Found For the past couple of week’s we have displayed our lost and found clothing for students after eating lunch and will be donating any clothing that is not reclaimed. Please remind your student to check for anything that may have gone missing or stop in to view the items yourself. Yearbook In celebration and commemoration of our year, we are looking to produce a fantastic ALES Yearbook. However, at this time we are still short of the necessary orders to start publication. 3 options to order: ON-LINE www.yearbookordercenter.com with SCHOOL ID: 20899 PHONE 866-287-3096 SEND IN TO SCHOOL: CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO ALGONQUIN LAKES PTO please include name of student and teacher with order. Sincerely, Chris Columbaro Children’s nutrition program headline goes here. IROC – I’m Reducing Obesity in Children The program. This unique nutrition program designed for both parents and children was created by healthcare providers from the Diabetes and Nutrition Center of Presence Saint Joseph Hospital. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents so they become healthy adults. Children ages 5-10 years will love the hands-on cooking classes that will teach and introduce them to the importance of nutrition, easy recipes, simple measurements and kitchen safety. Parents will take part in educational workshops led by certified diabetes educators and registered dietitians. How to join. + Date: Every Monday (8 weeks) March 30-May 18, 2015 + Time: 4:30-6:00 p.m. + Location: Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Medical Office Building One, Lower Level 87 N. Airlite Street, Elgin + Cost: Free + Call to Register: 847.622.2097 or email mary.macdonald@presencehealth.org Special instructions Register early because space is limited. Limit two children and two adults per family. Community partners. Presence Saint Joseph Hospital is a proud partner of the Making Kane County Fit for Kids Campaign and is working in collaboration with the American Cancer Society to bring this unique program to Kane County. This program is being brought to you through the support of the Alfred Bersted Foundation, Bank of America. Programa de Nutrición para niños IROC – I’m Reducing Obesity in Children (“Intento reducir la obesidad en los niños”) El programa Un programa de nutrición extraordinario diseñado tanto para los padres como para los hijos que fue creado por los profesionales en la salud calificados del “Centro para la Diabetes y Nutrición” de Presence Saint Joseph Hospital. Nuestra misión es promover la salud y bienestar de los niños y adolescentes para que puedan convertirse en adultos saludables. Los niños entre 5-10 años de edad disfrutarán participar en clases culinarias las cuales les introducen y enseñan sobre la importancia de la nutrición, recetas fáciles, precauciones sencillas y seguridad en la cocina. Los padres participarán en talleres educativos que hacen énfasis en la nutrición apropiada para los niños. Como participar al programa. + Fecha: Cada Lunes (8 semanas) 30 de Marzo al 18 de Mayo del 2015 + Hora: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. + Ubicación: Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Edificio Medical Office Building One, Primera Planta (LL) 87 N. Airlite Street, Elgin 60123 + Costo: Gratis + Llame para registrarse: 847.622.2097 Instrucciones Especiales ¡El espacio es limitado, regístrese pronto! Límite de dos niños y dos adultos por familia. Compañeros Comunitarios. Presence Saint Joseph Hospital está orgullosamente asociado con la campaña infantil “Making Kane County Fit for Kids” (“Poniendo a Kane County en forma”) y en colaboración con la Sociedad Americana contra el Cáncer trae este programa extraordinario al condado Kane. Este programa es traído a usted gracias al apoyo de Alfred Bersted Foundation, Bank of America. JUNIOR GOLDEN EAGLES CHEERLEADING 5 1 0 2 n o i t a r t s i Reg ONE TEAM…ONE FAMILY March 15th & April 12th Early registration discount at first registration date! New uniforms for our 2015 season!! Official feeder program to Jacobs High School Cheer Camp 2015 open to all FREE JR. EAGLES T-SHIRT FOR OUR FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS! Lake in the Hills Village Hall 600 Harvest Gate, LITH 1:00pm – 4:00pm We are a non tryout ,recreational and competitive cheer organization welcoming all girls -grades K- thru 8th grade Exciting activities and events throughout the season! Competitive squads compete in 3 IRCA competitions For more information, forms, and fees—please visit our website —jreaglescheer.com Dundee Library • 555 Barrington Avenue • East Dundee, IL 60118 Randall Oaks Library • 500 North Randall Road • West Dundee, IL 60118 frvpld.info • 847.590.8706 Children and Teen Programs March 1- March 13 Family Dance Party! Ages 0-5 Tues., Mar. 3, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Wed., Mar. 4, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children and their caregivers are invited to shake their rattles and roll! No rattle? No problem! Instruments will be provided. Competitive Gaming Club Grades 8 and up Wed., Mar. 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gamers, this is you competitive play hotspot for Tekken, CouCalibur, Street Fighter, Super Smash Bros. and more. Snacks provided. Maker Club Grades 6 and up Sat., Mar. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m. New club for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Teen Tech Week Grades 6 and up Tues., Mar. 10, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Libraries are for making. If You Give a Pig a Party Grades Pre-K –K Tues., Mar. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. Celebrate Laura Numeroff's beloved characters with books, activities, and a craft. Minecraft Meetup Grades 4 and up Thurs., Mar. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your device and make new Minecrafting friends. No Creepers allowed! Incredible Kid Day Craft Fri., Mar. 15, All Day It’s Kid Day! Come to the Dundee Library for an incredible craft! Dundee Library • 555 Barrington Avenue • East Dundee, IL 60118 Randall Oaks Library • 500 North Randall Road • West Dundee, IL 60118 frvpld.info • 847.590.8706 BYOB Storytime (0-11 months) Wednesdays @ Dundee 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays @ Randall Oaks 10-10:30 a.m. Wonderful Ones (12-23 months) Mondays @ Dundee 10-10:20 a.m. Wednesdays @ Randall Oaks 10-10:20 a.m. Tremendous Twos (24– 35 months) Tuesdays @ Dundee 10-10:30 a.m. Fridays @ Randall Oaks 10-10:30 a.m. Preschool Fables and Fun (36 months-Pre-K) (R) Tuesdays @ Dundee 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays @ Dundee 3-3:45 p.m. Storytime @ the Branch (All Ages) Mondays @ Randall Oaks 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, January 17 @ Randall Oaks 10:30-11 a.m. Bilingual Storytime (All Ages) Tuesdays @ Dundee 6:30-7 p.m. Family Pajama Storytime (All Ages) Thursdays @ Dundee 6:30-7 p.m. (R)= Please register in person, online at www.frvpld.info or call 847-428-3661 Anime Club Play games, make buttons, talk manga, eat snacks.