Dear Eastview Families and Friends,

October has been an action-packed month filled with learning, fun, and excitement here at Eastview! Our students have been diving into new concepts across math, ELA, science, and social studies. Our amazing teachers have been working closely with students in both large and small groups, checking progress and creating engaging opportunities for reflection. It was fantastic to connect with families and share these exciting learning moments along with the great progress your students have made so far this year at parent/teacher conferences.

Beyond the classroom, October brought some unforgettable extras like Badger Homecoming week, the LGMS band parade at Eastview, the Eastview-Star cross country meet, our teacher trivia fun, and the Scholastic Book Fair.

Looking ahead to November brings many reasons to celebrate and reflect. This month, our Character Strong focus will be on gratitude—appreciating the people and moments that boost our well-being and happiness. Gratitude will also take center stage during our annual Eastview Feast. Plus, we’re excited to celebrate the end of our trimester with the Eagle Earnings raffle, where students can enter for a chance to win awesome items with their hard-earned Eagle Earnings!

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions. As we move into the season of Thanksgiving, we are truly grateful for your ongoing support and for being a vibrant part of our Eastview community.

Warmly,

Katie Stanton

Principal

• November 10 - Veterans Day Program in Eastview Gym
• November 12- 4th Grade Field Trip- Medieval Times- Schaumburg,IL
• 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 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 11/10/25 at 2:00 pm- Assembly & Reception at Eastview

Tuesday 11/11/25 at 4:30 pm- Dynamic Dolphin Choir at The Riviera

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

Each month, Eastview students will nominate fellow Eagles who exemplify Being Kind, Being Strong, and Being Well for the SOAR Award! This year's focus will be on the characteristics that students will be learning about in their Character Strong curriculum. Students who receive the award will be recognized on our morning announcements, will be highlighted in our monthly newsletter, will have the opportunity to eat with friends in our new Eagle's Nest, and will receive a certificate honoring their positive contribution to the culture of Eastview.  

SOAR Award recipients are not necessarily those students who excel academically or in extracurricular activities. With this award, staff are striving to recognize students who continue to follow school-wide and classroom expectations, and who exhibit values that make a positive difference in our school and community. These are students who demonstrate exceptional character but never expect recognition. They are members of our Eastview Elementary community who are seen as positively impacting the culture of our school on a daily basis.  

This month, the recipients of the SOAR award have shown that they continually demonstrate what it means to be respectful. Congratulations to Gracie Cho, Isla Clark, Ruka Connelly, Genevieve Duncklee, Lena Leach, Javier Lira Aguilera, Lucas Marquez Villanueva, Anayeli Reyes Torres, Ivy Rorig-Gerblick, Iker Torres-Amador, and Quinn Velleux.



Alpine Valley is offering a "Ski Card" that allows you to purchase lift tickets at a reduced price during the season. The card itself cost $30. Present the card at the ticket window to buy a reduced priced ($30) life ticket for skiing/snowboarding after 3pm Sunday-Friday during the season. You can buy a card for anyone under the age of 18. Email or see Mrs. Turk naomi.turk@badger.k12.wi.us for information or to purchase the card(s). Cash only please.

Please be watching the temperature outside and help your student(s) make sure they have the proper clothing for recess.

LGMS HOLIDAY CHEER FUNDRAISER

SPONSORED BY LGMS HOPE SQUAD

December 13th 9:00 AM -1:00 PM   LGMS Gym/Cafeteria

Need some extra time for that holiday shopping or taking some time to catch up with a friend over lunch? We have the perfect way to help you do that.

Register your student(s) for a day of fun at Santa's Workshop. Each student will have the opportunity to make a holiday gift for a loved one, create their own elf snack to enjoy and participate in lots of holiday fun. We will end the workshop with lunch and a holiday themed movie. Each student will receive pizza, juice box and a cookie for lunch. They are welcome to bring a lunch of their own as well.

Sign up is limited to 60 kids, so please sign up early. The deadline to sign up is December 5th. Cost is $20.00 per student, and $10.00 for each additional student after that. Staff is $20.00 per family. You can register students by clicking on the link below. You will need a form for each student. This event is open to students enrolled in 4K-5th grade. Payment can be made by cash or check to LGMS and be dropped off in the office at your child’s school.

Santa Workshop Sign Up

Come play, learn, and grow with us!

Click on the picture for more information.

Calling all parents of 3-4 year olds!  Join the Mini Badgers Playgroup — the official playgroup of Lake Geneva Schools for little learners!  This FREE drop-off program offers your child a fun-filled hour with:

Playtime & gross motor activities

Interactive stories & songs

Creative crafts & snacks

Center play and social connection

 Where: Central-Denison Elementary School

 When (11 AM - 12 PM):

Dec 19, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026

Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | May 15, 2026

Strengthen early literacy and social-emotional skills in a welcoming environment!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit   https://bit.ly/49wnp6q  learn more & register.

Questions? Contact Katie McNeil at 262-348-4000 ext. 8243.

Let’s grow, play, and learn together!  

Food Service Questions? Contact:

Jaclyn Sanders

jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us

Phone: 262-348-1015

FREE Student Breakfast

Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue to offer students FREE Breakfast for the 2025 - 2026 School Year.

School breakfast is healthy, convenient, and helps students do well in school. Every student at Badger High School, New Visions Charter School, Lake Geneva Middle School, Star Center Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School, Central-Denison Elementary School, and Maple Park Charter School is eligible to receive a healthy breakfast at their school each day till the end of the school year for no charge.

We are extremely happy to provide this service to our community. We encourage all students to participate!

Questions? Contact: Jaclyn Sanders - jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us - 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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