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“Where Learning and Friendship Count”— As part of an interdependent community, we at Virginia Lake School dedicate ourselves to providing an environment rich in opportunities that challenge and inspire every child to be a world-class, lifelong learner and a productive, self-confident community member.
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Welcome to Virginia Lake Elementary School!
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Thank you for your interest in Virginia Lake School. Our school serves a diverse population of approximately 800 students (kindergarten through sixth grade). Our school community is committed to producing world-class learners. “Dolphin Pride” is demonstrated throughout our school by staff, students, parents, and volunteers.
There is nothing more precious to you, and to us for that matter, than your children. They are our focus. They deserve our love, attention, and constant support. Which brings me to my next thought.
A while back I read a story ... the author could not verify whether it was true or if it was an urban legend - but it doesn’t matter. The message is powerful. It begins with something like this ...
The great Albert Einstein was traveling by train. He couldn’t find his ticket even after hours of searching through his bags and his pockets. The conductor witnessed the panic and approached him saying, “Dr. Einstein, everyone knows who you are. We all know Princeton can afford to buy you another ticket.” Einstein paused and looked at the conductor with a thoughtful gaze only to reply, “Kind sir, I am not at all worried about the money. I need to find the ticket to figure out where I’m going.”
As we are immersed in another year, it is important for us to heed the words of the great Albert Einstein. Where are we going? Why are we here? What is our focus, and do we have our whole team on board? Having a collective focus is imperative as we don’t want to get lost.
At VL we have chosen to focus our work and learning around the following tenets.
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A child surrounded by those who are empathetic and persevere is more likely to succeed.
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A community which embraces empathy and grit more readily achieves common goals.
With a community that provides partnership, positivity, and never-ending support, we firmly believe, with these beliefs in place, we can move mountains. Working together as a team for your children, we will not need to be searching for a ticket to where we are going.
We invite you, every day, to jump onboard the train, because we have our tickets and it is sure to be a wild ride.
We are proud of our students, staff and school and welcome the opportunity to share additional information with you. To find out more or to arrange a visit, please contact us at (847) 963-7100.
—Patti VanWinkle, Principal, Virginia Lake School
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¡Bienvenido a la Escuela Virginia Lake!
Gracias por su interés en Virginia Lake School. Nuestra escuela atiende a una población diversa de aproximadamente 800 estudiantes (Kindergarten a sexto grado). Nuestra comunidad escolar está comprometida a producir estudiantes de clase mundial. El "Orgullo de los Delfines" se demuestra en toda nuestra escuela por el personal, los estudiantes, los padres y los voluntarios.
No hay nada más valioso para usted y para nosotros que sus hijos. Ellos son nuestro enfoque. Se merecen nuestro amor, atención y apoyo constante. Lo que me lleva a mi siguiente pensamiento.
Hace un tiempo leí una historia ... el autor no pudo verificar si es verdad o si era una leyenda urbana, pero no importa. El mensaje es poderoso. Comienza algo así ...
El gran Albert Einstein viajaba en tren. No podía encontrar su boleto incluso después de horas de buscar en sus bolsos y bolsillos. El conductor presenció el pánico y se le acercó diciendo: "Dr. Einstein, todos saben quién eres. Todos sabemos que Princeton puede darse el lujo de comprarle otro boleto". Einstein hizo una pausa y miró al conductor con una mirada pensativa solo para responder:" Señor, no estoy nada preocupado por el dinero. Necesito encontrar el boleto para saber a dónde voy".
Ahora estamos inmersos en otro año, es importante que prestemos atención a las palabras del gran Albert Einstein. ¿A dónde vamos? ¿Por qué estamos aquí? ¿Cuál es nuestro enfoque, y tenemos todo nuestro equipo a bordo? Tener un enfoque colectivo es imprescindible ya que no queremos perdernos.
En VL hemos optado por centrar nuestro trabajo y aprendizaje en los siguientes principios.
- Un niño rodeado de personas empáticas y perseverantes tiene más probabilidades de triunfar.
- Una comunidad que abraza la empatía y la determinación logra más fácilmente objetivos comunes.
Con una comunidad que brinda asociación, positividad y un apoyo interminable, creemos firmemente que, con estas creencias establecidas, podemos mover montañas. Trabajando juntos como un equipo para sus hijos, no necesitaremos buscar un boleto para saber a dónde vamos.
Lo invitamos, todos los días, a subir al tren, porque tenemos nuestro boleto y seguramente será un viaje interesante.
Estamos orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes, el personal y la escuela y le agradecemos la oportunidad de compartir información adicional con usted. Para obtener más información o concertar una visita, contáctenos al (847) 963-7100.
—Patti VanWinkle, Directora, Escuela Virginia Lake
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Patti VanWinkle
Virginia Lake Elementary School Principal
Patti VanWinkle
Principal
847-963-7100
vanwinkp@ccsd15.net
PBIS
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All District 15 schools have been recognized for PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) implementation in 2021-22.
VL Mission
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“Where Learning and Friendship Count”—
As part of an interdependent community, we at Virginia Lake School dedicate ourselves to providing an environment rich in opportunities that challenge and inspire every child to be a world-class, lifelong learner and a productive, self-confident community member. To foster the development of responsible, lifelong learners we:- Maintain a safe, orderly, and nurturing community.
- Encourage a cooperative partnership of families, staff, and community members.
- Accept diversity as an asset and celebrate individuality.
- Encourage the development of creative and academic talents.
- Provide a joyful, child-centered environment.
- Utilize available technology and research-based curriculums.