Dear Eastview Families,

It is hard to believe that we have already been back to school for a month! Thank you to all our teachers, staff, students, and parents for making September a fantastic start to the year. Seeing our students dive into learning and embrace new routines has been truly inspiring.

This first month, we focused on building strong relationships, practicing school routines and expectations, and creating a safe, supportive environment where every student can thrive. I hope your child has shared some of the fun activities and learning experiences from their classroom. Each day, we devote time to discussing and modeling Eastview’s expectations, and we are proud of the progress our students have made in just a few weeks.

Academically, students are engaged in math, ELA, science, and social studies lessons, while many are also enjoying extracurricular opportunities like our Cross Country practices. Overall, the start of the year has been positive, with students working hard and showing great enthusiasm.

Looking ahead to October, we are excited to focus on the character trait of responsibility as part of our Character Strong curriculum. Teachers will guide students in understanding their responsibilities both as learners and as valued members of our Eastview community. We will also continue with our CKLA curriculum, offering engaging and fun ELA activities.

Don’t miss some of our upcoming events: the Badger Homecoming Week celebration, the elementary cross country meet, and the Scholastic Book Fair, alongside Parent-Teacher conferences—all happening at the end of the month.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being an essential part of the Eastview family. Together, we’re making this school year a rewarding journey for every student.

Warm regards,

Katie Stanton

• October 2 - All City Cross Country Youth Meet 4pm @ Badger High School
• October 3 - Badger Homecoming Parade 4:45pm
• October 3 - Badger Homecoming Football Game and Fireworks 7pm
• October 15 - Star Center and Eastview Cross Country Meet @ Eastview 4pm
• October 17 - Multi Lingual Family Night @ Central Denison 4:30pm
• October 20-24 - Scholastic Book Fair
• October 22 - Picture Retakes
• October 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 30 - No School for Students/Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 31 - No School for Students and Staff
• November 26 - Thanksgiving Break Begins, Return on December 1
• December 22 - Winter Break Begins, Return on January 5, 2026
• January 19 - No School for Students - Teacher In Service
• February 20 - No School for Students - Teacher In Service
• March 23 - Spring Break for Students and Staff, Return on March 30
• April 3 - No School for Students and Staff
• April 20 - No School for Students - Teacher In Service
• May 25 - No School for Students and Staff
• June 5 - Last Day of School

School Hours: 

8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

*Drop Off: 8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.*

School Year Office Hours:

7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.



Dear Parents/Caregivers,

The district wants to share some important details about the reading components of Act 20, a new legislation passed in Wisconsin in July 2023.

What is Wisconsin Act 20?

Wisconsin Act 20 is a law that aims to ensure that all Wisconsin public school students are proficient readers by the end of third grade. The law requires schools to:

1. Assess early literacy skills in grades 4K - 3rd grade, using AIMSwebplus Pearson. The assessment evaluates students’ phonemic awareness, decoding skills, alphabet knowledge, letter-sound knowledge, and vocabulary.
2. Provide all teachers with professional development training in science-based early reading instruction.
3. Adopt an approved reading curriculum that meets all required reading instruction elements. We have adopted Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA), which meets all of the state requirements.
4. Provide every child below the 25th percentile with additional support he/she needs to develop strong reading skills. Beginning in January 2025, this support will take the form of a Personal Reading Plan (PRP).

What are Personal Reading Plans (PRP)?

Personal Reading Plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of students struggling with reading or not meeting grade-level benchmarks. Key aspects include:

1. Assessment and Identification: Teachers will conduct assessments to identify students who may benefit from a PRP. This ensures that we understand each child's strengths and areas for growth.
2. Individualized Goals: Each PRP will set specific, measurable reading goals tailored to the child’s current level. These goals will improve phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension skills.
3. Targeted Support: The plans will include strategies and resources to support reading growth, such as additional reading interventions, resources for home support, and personalized instruction.
4. Regular Monitoring: Teachers will progress and monitor students toward the goals outlined in the PRP. 
5. Family Involvement: We encourage your involvement in this process. You will receive updates on your child's progress and suggestions for activities you can do at home to reinforce their learning.

Why Are PRPs Important?

The PRPs aim to ensure that every child has the opportunity to become a confident and competent reader. Early intervention is crucial, and PRPs provide a structured way to address individual needs. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child's reading progress, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

Erin Zigler

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Dear Families,

We are excited to share some wonderful news as we head into the fall of our school year! Over the summer, our grade-level teams worked hard to update and improve our elementary report cards. These updates were made to better align with our current academic standards and curriculum.

Why is this change so positive?

• Clearer communication: The updated report cards provide families with a more accurate picture of what students are learning and how they are progressing in each subject area.

• Focus on growth: They highlight the skills and knowledge your child is building step by step, helping us celebrate progress along the way.

• Stronger connection to classroom learning: Since the report cards are directly tied to our curriculum, you will see a clearer link between what your child is doing in class and what is reflected on the report card.

• Support for every child: These changes provide teachers, families, and students the opportunity to partner more effectively in supporting each child’s learning journey.

• Alignment across grade levels: All of our 4K - 5th-grade teachers will be using the same rating system, aligning all of our report card templates as children progress through our grade levels.

These updates make it easier for families to understand student progress and help children take pride in their growth. Our teachers are eager to use the new format this year, and we look forward to sharing your student’s achievements with you in a way that is both meaningful and encouraging.  

At your fall parent-teacher conference at the end of October, your teacher will preview a copy of the new report card template with you. Additionally, we have also moved to a trimester grading system for our 4K - 5th-grade students. Please note that you will be receiving a report card for your 4K - 5th-grade student(s) on December 5th, March 13th, and June 5th. Lake Geneva Middle School and Badger High School remain on quarterly grading periods.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Together, we are helping our students reach their fullest potential!

Sincerely,

Erin Zigler

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Monday, September 29

Denim OverALL (Wear all denim outfits)

Tuesday, September 30

70’s Day (Wear your best 70’s disco outfits)

Wednesday, October 1

Color Wars

3K & 4K: Black 

5K: Yellow

1st Grade: Purple 

2nd Grade: Blue 

3rd Grade: Red 

4th Grade: Orange 

5th Grade: Green

6th Grade: Blue 

7th Grade: Green

8th Grade: Red 

Thursday, October 2

Comfy Day (Wear pajamas or athletic clothes)

Friday, October 3

School Spirit (Wear school gear or dress in school colors)

Parade at 4:45 PM in downtown Lake Geneva

Football Game at 7:00 PM with Fireworks to Follo

Support Eastview Elementary's Medieval Times Field Trip Fundraiser! 

Hello Eastview families and friends!

We are excited to announce two special fundraisers to help cover the cost of our upcoming field trip to Medieval Times in Schaumburg. This trip is a fun and educational way to wrap up our CKLA unit on the Middle Ages, giving students a hands-on experience to bring history to life!

🗓 Fundraiser Date: October 1, 2025

📍 Location: Noodles & Company, 351 Peller Rd Ste 1, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

View the flyer: https://bit.ly/4nO1ZWB

🗓 Fundraiser Date: October 15, 2025

📍 Location: MOD Pizza, 281 N Edwards Blvd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

View the flyer: https://bit.ly/4mmMpzT 

These donations help make the Medieval Times trip possible for our students, so when you share or participate, please know your support is directly funding this exciting educational experience.

Thank you for helping make learning an adventure for our kids! 

PTO Fundraiser

Eastview Students and Families have the opportunity to purchase Milwaukee Bucks Tickets for the November 9th game against the Houston Rockets.

With the purchase of your ticket, kids ages (6-15) will be entered to win an experience at the game. 

When buying your tickets it will ask how many children ages 6-15 are in your group and also the school they attend. When all tickets are sold they will pull names and those children will get to either sit courtside for warm ups or do the tunnel prior to the game. 

All unsold reserved seats have to given back by October 18th. However, anyone can still grab a ticket on the link after October 18th. You can also purchase from the link the day of the game, as well.

Any questions please reach out to: eastviewlgpto@gmail.com or lior.kolton@bucks.com

Ticket link - Eastview Elementary/Lake Geneva Middle School PTO 2025

Eastview School Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 22.



Food Service Questions? Contact:

Jaclyn Sanders

jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us

Phone: 262-348-1015

We are once again asking that children bring their own individual snacks and water bottles. Students are welcome to bring store-bought birthday treats and special event snacks. We do have fill stations at the drinking fountains throughout the building so students can refill their water bottles. No worries if your child does not have a water bottle, as the drinking fountains will be accessible, as needed.

One of the biggest ways you can help your child succeed this school year is to make sure your child gets to school on time each and every day. The evidence is clear: children with good attendance are more likely to be successful in school. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement. Every day counts, and missing school even 10% of the time has a significant negative impact on reading and math achievement as children progress through school. We want to ask for your commitment to making sure your child attends school every day possible this year.

When your child does have to be absent from school, we ask that you communicate with us about the absence. When your child will be absent, you have two communication options:

Call or email Mrs. Donahue in the main office at 262-348-6000 to speak with her and/or leave a message by 9:00 AM each day.

You may log in to PowerSchool to record the reason for your child’s absence. Please see the directions linked here.

We also ask that you let us know about pre-planned absences, including vacations and doctor appointments, ahead of time. When missing school for an appointment, it is always encouraged that you get documentation of your visit to provide to the school as verification. When leaving for an extended vacation (3 or more days), we also ask that you complete the Planned Absence Request Form. This form can be obtained in the office.

Lastly, please also note that, as a school, we are required to track student attendance and support families with any attendance issues or concerns. Our highest priority is to have students at school, and we are willing to help in any way we can. As a parent, it is important to understand the current State of Wisconsin attendance laws stated below:  

A parent or guardian may only excuse their child/children for 10 days during the school year, including doctor visits. After these 10 days, an absence can only be excused if the school is provided with a note from a doctor, dentist, court, etc. The same guidelines apply to excessive tardies.

Once a student has been absent for 7 days (excused or unexcused), parents/guardians will receive a letter noting the absences as well as procedures for the next steps to improve attendance.

Thank you in advance for your commitment and support to your child’s attendance this school year.

At Lake Geneva Schools, we know that regular attendance is key to academic success! Being in class daily helps students build strong habits, stay engaged, and gain valuable social skills. However, we also want to maintain a healthy, germ-free learning environment.

Use this guide (https://bit.ly/healthyLGS) to help decide when your child should attend school or stay home to recover. If your child has a fever over 100.4°F, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, it's best for them to rest at home. For minor symptoms like a runny nose, if there’s no fever, they’re ready for class!



When in doubt, contact the school health office, and let's work together to keep everyone healthy and learning!

School Hours: 8:35 AM - 3:35 PM

 Drop-Off: 8:20 - 8:35 AM

 Pick-up: 3:30 - 3:35 PM

Bus Dismissal: 3:35 PM



When arriving at school on the first day, if driving your child, we ask that you drop your child off outside of the school, give them a hug and a kiss, and send them on their way with a smile! Students should enter the building and go to their homeroom class. We will have teachers and staff here to help any student who might need assistance getting to his/her classroom.  

Morning and Afternoon Student Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

AM Drop Off: 8:20 - 8:35 AM

• Enter the parking lot at the far Sage Street entrance
• Pull into lane 1 to drop off student/s. Students should exit on the right side of the vehicle and cross with the adult to the school building.
• Parents remain in the vehicle
• Exit the parking lot using the same entrance

PM Pick-up: 3:30 - 3:35 PM

• We ask that parents arrive no earlier than 3:20 PM
• If using the parking lot for pick-up, enter the parking lot at the Sage Street entrance
• Park vehicles in lanes 1, 2 and 3 of the parking lot; when lane 1 becomes full, then use lane 2, and then lane 3. Do not block the drive for buses that will be coming into the lot.
• Students will walk to your vehicle and enter the vehicle on the right side. There will be adults to monitor students crossing in the lot.
• Parents may also park on both sides of Sage Street. We ask that parents park north of the crosswalk on Sage Street.
• We will help students cross Sage Street at the crosswalk.

Parental support is very important to ALL of the students and staff. We welcome you to volunteer in whatever ways you can. If you are interested in helping at school or want to volunteer for school events, please complete the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND CONSENT FORM. It is available on the district website or from the school office. 

Click here to check out the 2025 - 2026 Family Calendar



Lake Geneva Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson warmly invites parents and community members to a series of informal “Coffee with the Superintendent” gatherings happening over the next several months. These relaxed events offer a great chance to chat openly about our schools—what’s going well and where we can improve.

Upcoming Dates & Locations:

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Inspired Coffee Shop

883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Summer Moon Coffee

80 E Geneva Square, Lake Geneva, WI

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

9:00 am - 10:00 am

The Porch

832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Lake Geneva Public Library

918 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI

Please RSVP before each event by calling 262-348-1005, but walk-ins are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

Lake Geneva Schools has the ability to use SMS (text) messaging as another communication channel to share important information with families and staff regarding school closures or changes to the school day schedule. Federal law requires recipients to opt-in to receive such messages.

How can I opt-in to receive text messages?

Text the word “YES” or Y to 67587 from each wireless device on which you wish to receive texts.

Confirm that all text device numbers you wish to receive messages on are listed in your contact information:

Families – verify that your cell phone is your primary phone number in your PowerSchool parent portal.

More information: https://bit.ly/4g2dhTb

Share your school photos with us!

Email your student's photos to us at photos@badger.k12.wi.us & we'll be sharing them throughout the school year on our district social media.

Lake Geneva Schools is proud to have the most dedicated teachers and staff! Now’s your chance to recognize a teacher or staff member who has made a meaningful difference in your life, your student’s journey, or your family’s experience. Share your appreciation, and we’ll spotlight these "Unsung Heroes" on our website, social media channels, and personally deliver your message to them. Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible people who make Lake Geneva Schools so special! #LakeGenevaSchools #E3LG

Click here to recognize a teacher or staff member: https://bit.ly/46hoMD1

If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.

Looking to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, stay active, or just have a blast? Badger Community Education has you covered! We offer a wide range of affordable classes and activities for all ages — from fitness and wellness to arts, crafts, cooking, and more. Whether you're trying something for the first time, building on existing talents, or simply looking for a good time, there's something for everyone!

Check out everything we offer and sign up today at Badger Community Education. Let’s keep learning, growing, and having fun — together!

The City of Lake Geneva is sharing a helpful brochure about local rules for low-speed vehicles, bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters. It covers important safety tips and local ordinances, such as where you can ride and helmet recommendations. This guide is a great resource to help everyone stay safe on the roads and sidewalks. Click here to view the full brochure.

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