A hopeful photo to remind us all that spring is here, even if it doesn't feel like it consistently, yet!
May 10, 2026
FastBridge testing for MAC 3 students will happen this week. On Tuesday students will take the Maths assessment, on Thursday students will take the ELA assessment. We will remind students to have their device charged for each test.
On Wednesday this week our 6th graders will share their Passage with students from MAC 1, MAC 2, and our MAC 3 5th graders. Next week they will present them to a panel of 3-4 people as well as their family members and Lake Bluff staff members (if they were invited by the student). Thank you for arriving at Lake Bluff on the day of your student's Passage with enough time to check-in to the office and get to the classroom the Passages will be held in. There will be chairs outside of room you could use while the previous Passage finishes up. Please wait to enter the room until you're invited in. MAC 3 students will present in room 113, first floor in southeast corner of the building. Reminder: the time and day of your student's Passage has been determined. Click here to see which day and what time they will present their Passage.
Planning is underway for Lake Bluff's Hot Dog Day. If you're new to our school, our PTO organizes an all-school picnic that will be on Friday, June 5th this year. Students and their adults meet outside and eat lunch together. You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch and all students have access to a hot dog meal. If you cannot attend the event (from 12:00-1:00), your student will be encouraged to join a classmate and their adults. All students will receive a free Hot Dog Day t-shirt - thanks for sharing your student's t-shirt size last week!
Here is information for our families of 6th graders. On the last day of school, June 10 the day will begin with a completion ceremony. One of the most anticipated parts of that ceremony is the photo montage of each 6th grader from when they were small and a current photo. You'll see a link you can use to share your student's photos. There's another link to volunteer to help out on the final day. And you'll find an overall schedule for that day's events.
Our 5th graders will be going roller skating on the last day. More information will come home in the next few weeks.
On Wednesday this week our 6th graders will share their Passage with students from MAC 1, MAC 2, and our MAC 3 5th graders. Next week they will present them to a panel of 3-4 people as well as their family members and Lake Bluff staff members (if they were invited by the student). Thank you for arriving at Lake Bluff on the day of your student's Passage with enough time to check-in to the office and get to the classroom the Passages will be held in. There will be chairs outside of room you could use while the previous Passage finishes up. Please wait to enter the room until you're invited in. MAC 3 students will present in room 113, first floor in southeast corner of the building. Reminder: the time and day of your student's Passage has been determined. Click here to see which day and what time they will present their Passage.
Planning is underway for Lake Bluff's Hot Dog Day. If you're new to our school, our PTO organizes an all-school picnic that will be on Friday, June 5th this year. Students and their adults meet outside and eat lunch together. You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch and all students have access to a hot dog meal. If you cannot attend the event (from 12:00-1:00), your student will be encouraged to join a classmate and their adults. All students will receive a free Hot Dog Day t-shirt - thanks for sharing your student's t-shirt size last week!
Here is information for our families of 6th graders. On the last day of school, June 10 the day will begin with a completion ceremony. One of the most anticipated parts of that ceremony is the photo montage of each 6th grader from when they were small and a current photo. You'll see a link you can use to share your student's photos. There's another link to volunteer to help out on the final day. And you'll find an overall schedule for that day's events.
Our 5th graders will be going roller skating on the last day. More information will come home in the next few weeks.
UPCOMING events
Tuesday, May 12 || FastBridge Testing - maths
Thursday, May 14 || FastBridge Testing - ELA
Tuesday, May 19 || Day 1 of Passages for 6th graders
Wednesday, May 20 || Day 2 of Passages for 6th graders
Thursday, May 21 || Day 3 of Passages for 6th graders
Friday, June 5 || Hot Dog Day
Wednesday, June 10 || Last Day of School
Thursday, May 14 || FastBridge Testing - ELA
Tuesday, May 19 || Day 1 of Passages for 6th graders
Wednesday, May 20 || Day 2 of Passages for 6th graders
Thursday, May 21 || Day 3 of Passages for 6th graders
Friday, June 5 || Hot Dog Day
Wednesday, June 10 || Last Day of School
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Orchestra and BandYour student has a printed lesson schedule for the next few months. Lesson schedules for Band can be found on the Band Lesson page. Lesson schedules for Orchestra can be found on the Orchestra Lesson Schedule page.
Students will have their lesson on the same day each week but the time will shift to ensure they don't miss the same 30 minutes each week. Please help your student remember to bring their instrument and music on their lesson day. For many, it's an upsetting way to start their day when they realize they forgot their instrument and/or music. Thank you in advance! Homework and the content pagePlease see our Content Page for specific updates related to students' learning.
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Lake Bluff ExpectationsThis slide deck was created by Ms. French (principal) and Ms. Janzen (dean). We will share it with our students so they know what's expected and can hold themselves and others responsible for their actions.
Our students have recess first (11:15-11:40), followed by lunch (11:40-12:00). Scooters, bikes, and skateboards must be walked on school grounds before and after school. (see slide 8) Smart watches (like phones) must be powered off and stored in backpacks all day. (see slide 9) District Resources |
You can access the Beagle Bulletin here - through the Shorewood School District/Lake Bluff School home page.
Our two room parents are: Sarah B. (Teagan's mom), Lindsey M. (Emilia's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom). Thank you to them both for linking the efforts of our families and PTO with us!
If you'd like to chaperone a field trip or plan to be in our school during the school day, you MUST fill out the school district's volunteer/background check form. You can access that here.
School lunch is available or families can choose to send their child to school with a lunch from home. Here is the February menu. Additionally, here is information about accessing Free or Reduced meals for your student/s.
Your student has the benefit of coming into contact with many different, deeply committed and caring adults throughout their week. These adults include: Lauren Courter (Art), Dominic Newman (PE), Elizabeth Russell (Library Media Specialist), Liisa Church (General Music), Kim Hildebrand (Spanish), Kate Zachar (Special Education), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Nikki Janzen (Dean of Students) and if your student plays a string instrument Julie Nolan (Orchestra) or if your student plays a band instrument Katherine Myszewski.
Our two room parents are: Sarah B. (Teagan's mom), Lindsey M. (Emilia's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom). Thank you to them both for linking the efforts of our families and PTO with us!
If you'd like to chaperone a field trip or plan to be in our school during the school day, you MUST fill out the school district's volunteer/background check form. You can access that here.
School lunch is available or families can choose to send their child to school with a lunch from home. Here is the February menu. Additionally, here is information about accessing Free or Reduced meals for your student/s.
Your student has the benefit of coming into contact with many different, deeply committed and caring adults throughout their week. These adults include: Lauren Courter (Art), Dominic Newman (PE), Elizabeth Russell (Library Media Specialist), Liisa Church (General Music), Kim Hildebrand (Spanish), Kate Zachar (Special Education), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Nikki Janzen (Dean of Students) and if your student plays a string instrument Julie Nolan (Orchestra) or if your student plays a band instrument Katherine Myszewski.
This week's ScheduleIt's an "B" week.
MONDAY: 6th grade orchestra rehearsal TUESDAY: FastBridge Maths Testing WEDNESDAY: Rainbow Crew All School Assembly; 2:25 Dismissal THURSDAY: FastBridge ELA Testing FRIDAY: 5th grade full band rehearsal |
SPECIALS Miller || NORTH GROUP• Monday - Art
• Tuesday - Library (B weeks), Community Crew • Wednesday - Spanish, PE • Thursday - Music, Spanish • Friday - Music, PE |
SPECIALS O'Malley || SOUTH GROUP• Monday - PE, Music
• Tuesday - Library (B weeks), Community Crew • Wednesday - PE, Spanish • Thursday - Spanish, Music • Friday - Art |
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