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Dear Students and Families of Algonquin Lakes Elementary School,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year! 

My name is Marilynn [Smith] Jankovich and I am the proud principal at Algonquin Lakes Elementary School. It’s a true honor to be part of such a wonderful school community and we are excited to work together with you and your family this school year!

We are dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and well-structured learning environment in which all students can be a leader. Our goal is to promote strong academic growth while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. We believe in creating meaningful connections across subjects and providing creative, engaging learning experiences that support the success of every student. 

The staff at Algonquin Lakes Elementary is excited to welcome students back through our doors on August 11th for the first day of school! In alignment with D300’s mission, we are committed to providing engaging, inclusive learning experiences that inspire and prepare all students to explore, create, and thrive, both now and in the future. Our goal is to support every child in reaching their fullest potential!

The Algonquin Lakes Elementary school administrative team is excited to welcome back Dr. Carolyn Ross and Mrs. Christie Wochner. Dr. Carolyn Ross, Assistant Principal, is committed to promoting student success and building strong partnerships with families and the school community. Her primary responsibilities include ensuring student safety and supporting positive student behavior with student discipline. Our Student Services Specialist, Mrs. Christie Wochner, coordinates services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans. She works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and support staff to ensure each child's individual needs are met through personalized, inclusive, and well-coordinated services. Together, our administrative team is committed to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of every student. 

Our Lion Pride is strong at Algonquin Lakes! We have the highest of expectations for all of our students and staff and we live by our core beliefs: Respect Yourself, Respect Others, and Respect Your Environment. Algonquin Lakes Lions R-R-Roar! Our student-centered approach makes Algonquin Lakes a caring and supportive environment in which all students will learn at high levels.

Our positive school culture builds strong connections and relationships, supports students’ social emotional needs, and creates the best possible learning environment for our students.

Communication is key to our collaboration! You will receive a Weekly Newsletter on Sunday evenings with school updates, upcoming events, and other important information. Do take time to read these weekly. Also, please familiarize yourself with the website as well as like us and follow us on our social media:

Getting into the habit of positive daily attendance for students is more important than ever. It helps to reduce stress, make it easier to connect with friends and teachers, and supports learning. Starting in Kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to struggle to read and fall behind in school. Start building a healthy attendance habit right away so students learn that going to school on time, every day is important. Over time, positive attendance will be a skill that will help students succeed in high school and college.

Student attendance is from 8:00 am to 2:15 pm with morning supervision beginning at 7:45 am. Our office daily hours of operation are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. 

The Algonquin Lakes Elementary staff has been working very hard to prepare for an amazing school year! We are committed to providing the best possible educational experiences for your child. We look forward to your partnership and collaboration!

Gooooooo Lions!

Kindest Regards, 

Marilynn Smith
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School Principal

Marilynn Smith

Marilynn Smith

Principal

Marilynn.Smith@d300.org

Health Requirements

Parents and guardians of students entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, ninth grade, and 12th grade must submit required health forms – or proof of an upcoming appointment – to their school nurse or to Health.Forms@d300.org by the end of July. 

*If your student is in any other grade and has up-to-date physical and immunization records, no additional forms are needed. Please make your child’s appointment now to avoid delays during the summer rush.

For all requirements and medical forms, please visit the D300 Health Services website.

Teacher Assignments

Teacher assignments will be available in the Parent Portal early August. Great care is taken during the class development process with many factors taken into consideration, therefore, we are unable to make any teacher changes. All of our teachers are committed to maintaining a safe and caring environment for all students, so I can assure you that your child will be in good hands.

Annual Volunteer Form

All parents must complete a volunteer application online each school year for security purposes. The approved form is required to be on file for parents to:

  1. Be a classroom helper;
     
  2. Enter the school for events;
     
  3. Chaperone, and/or;
     
  4. Help with the PTO. 

Instructions for completing this form, it will only take a few minutes to complete! Please bring your government issued ID with you the first time you come to Algonquin Lakes so we can get you registered in our security system. After that, you will be ready to join us in school for the entire year.