Welcome to Lake Bluff!

 Our Mission

Each child respected
Each child included
Each child nurtured
Each child challenged
Each child successful  

Welcome to Lake Bluff!

Upcoming Events
January 28: Palermo Order Pickup 9-11 a.m
February 1: Market Day
February 2: Band-O-Rama, 7 p.m., SHS Arena
February 7: PTO’s Muffin’s with Mom
February 9: PTO Meeting (pm)
February 11: Boutique Blow Out!
February 14-16: Book Fair
February 14: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., SIS
February 15: LB Family Dinner
February 16: MAC 2 & Grade 4 concerts
February 20: No School
February 22: Half Day (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)
February 28: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., SHS
February 29: Half Day (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)
February 29: Report Cards Go Home
February 29: Market Day

Save the Dates:
March 1: Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:30-8 p.m.
March 2: Parent/Teacher Conferences 8-11:30 a.m.
March 6: Donuts w/ Dad
March 8: PTO meeting (am)
March 10: SEED’s Swing With Shorewood
March 13: School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., SHS
March 15: Science Fair 

Book Fair

The Lake Bluff Book Fair will run February 14-16. For more infomation or to shop online, please refer to the book fair website. Thank you!

Lake Bluff's Character Education Program

Our educational philosophy is to serve the whole child. In addition to supporting their academic development, the vision includes cognitive, spiritual, physical, occupational, social emotional and environmental wellness. These elements are integrated into the district curriculum, clubs and activities, nutritional services, student services, and other district programming. It is our mission to graduate students with a perspective that is focused on academics, but also on being a good steward for their community, state, country, and beyond. The traits reinforced through our character education programming have a lasting impact on students’ lives. Learn more about Lake Bluff's Character Education Program .

2011-2012 Calendar

The 2011-2012 School Calendar is ready! Please remeber that dates or times are subject to change so please verify date of event with the appropriate school or PTO. The following is a list of important dates for the 2011-2012 school year. The full calendar will be availible online mid-summer. The District will continue to release all schools at 2:15 p.m. each Wednesday.

Regular School Board Meetings
All regular School Board Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Shorewood High School Library at 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted at a different location. The agendas and related materials are available on Board Books. Additionally, the Board hosts a Big Idea meeting to delve into a topic on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Shorewood High School Conference room at 6:30 p.m.

Academic Information:
Parent Guide: Elementary Grade Level Expectations
The Parent Guide identifies the learning expectations, what students will know and be able to do, in each content area for each grade level from junior kindergarten through sixth grade.
Kindergarten    First Grade    Second Grade    Third Grade    Fourth Grade    Fifth Grade    Sixth Grade

Kindergarten Handbook
The Kindergarten Handbook provides parents with an overview of learning experiences provided in the junior and senior kindergarten program.

Literacy Learning Framework
The Literacy Learning Framework defines the concept of literacy, with thinking as its core, relates to all content areas. The Framework identifies the critical role that reading, writing, listening and speaking play in all content areas.

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School Supplies 2010-2011:

Please click here for the 2010-2011 school supply lists.

2010-2011 Important Dates - Click here for the 2010-2011 school year calendar.  

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The Lake Bluff Beagle
The student newspaper is ready! Read the Summer 2010 edition here. Read the Spring 2010 edition here. Read the Fall/Winter 2009 edition of the Lake Bluff Beagle here.

The Parent Handbook
Please see our Parent Handbook for 2009-2010. Along with our expectations and priorities for the school year, the Handbook includes useful information on schedules, discipline, field trips, health issues, attendance, and much more.  

Volunteering:

If you are planning on volunteering with your child's class this year, be sure to fill out an application and disclosure form. See Volunteer Opportunities to download the forms.


You may also order your supplies through School-Pak Click on "Thursday Folder" to read the weekly PTO News Bulletin