Diamond Lake School

February 6, 2026 Weekly Update

Upcoming Dates

February

February 2- Late Start 9:10 am
February 6- Trimester 2 ends
February 12- 2nd Grade Concert 6 pm
February 13- Early Release 11:00 am
February 16-President's Day No School
February 17- PTO Meeting 6:00 pm
February 17- Board Meeting 7:00 pm

March

March 2- Late Start 9:10 am
March 4- Pick-a-Project Event at DLS
March 17- Smile Dentist at DLS
March 19- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 20- Teacher Institute Day No School

April

April 3- Good Friday No School
April 13- Late Start 9:10 am
April 16- 1st Grade Concert 6 pm

A Letter from the Principal

Dear Diamond Lake School Families,

It was a busy and exciting week here at DLS! We celebrated the 100th Day of School and World Read Aloud Day, and our students did a wonderful job participating and showing their love of learning.

📈 Attendance Celebration
Attendance this week was amazing—we had over 92% of our students present each day! Our next goal is 95% daily attendance, and we’re working toward reaching that together next week. Please reach out if you have any questions or need support getting your student to school—we are here to help and partner with you.

5Essentials Survey

We Need Your Voice!The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open, and we need your input. This survey gives families the opportunity to share feedback about our school’s learning environment, communication, and overall experience. The results help guide school improvement and ensure family voices are part of our decision-making.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey—your participation truly matters and helps us continue growing as a school community. The QR Code below will lead you to the link. You can then fill out the raffle ticket for an opportunity to get a dinner delivery from the principal.

📅 Looking Ahead to Next Week

February 12th is the 2nd grade concert at 6:00 pm.
Report cards will be distributed on Friday.
Friday is an Early Release Day, and students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
Friday is also Valentine’s Day. Teachers have shared information with families about how each class will celebrate being good friends.

🧮 Save the Date – March 4
Please save the date for March 4! We will be hosting a school-day math event, and families will be invited to join their students in engaging math activities. More details will be coming soon.

Thank you for another great week and for your continued support of our DLS community!

Every day at DLS matters!

Keep shining and #SparkleOn,

Mrs. Sunny Morley

Principal, Diamond Lake School

smorley@dist76.org

100th Day Celebration

On Monday, we celebrated 100 day of PAW-Some Learning. Our students are 100 days smarter and we are so proud!

Community Readers

On Wednesday, we had members of the community come in and read to DLS. We loved having a variety of members join us for World Read Aloud Day.

In January we worked hard to earn Flashlight Friday. Here are some photos from our fun way to celebrate our great behavior.

An Update from the Lunchroom

We want to share a quick update regarding our lunch menu. At this time, there is a temporary shortage of SunButter and jelly sandwiches due to a supplier issue.

Whitson’s is actively working with their supplier to resolve the shortage as quickly as possible. During this time, we will continue to ensure that other sandwich options and vegetarian choices are available for students each day so all students have a lunch option that meets their needs.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We will share updates as soon as the SunButter and jelly sandwiches are available again.

Staff Recognition

Recognize a staff member HERE. This is where we will recognize a Diamond Award winner from your nominations.

A Note from the Nurse

Dear D76 Community,

I have some bittersweet news to share. After much thought, I have made the decision to step back from my work so I can be home with my family.

I have truly loved my time at Diamond Lake School and am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as your nurse. Being part of this school community has meant more to me than I can put into words. The families, students, and colleagues here have been such a joy, and I will miss you all greatly.

Thank you for the support, kindness, and memories I will carry with me.

With sincere appreciation,

Alyssa King

Need to Know

D76 CARES: At D76, the well-being of our students and families is our top priority. Understanding the critical role mental health plays in student success, we have launched D76 CARES - a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving access to quality mental health services across our community. D76 CARES stands for Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support. Treatment services are initially provided free of charge to district families for up to 8 sessions. Click HERE for treatment request.

Notes from our PTO

Family Loteria Night! Please join us for this fun family night of bingo style play on Friday, February 20th, from 6pm-8pm at the West Oak Campus Cafeteria, 26156 N. Acorn Lane, Mundelein, IL 60060. This event is free to play. Prizes will be awarded. Snacks will be available to purchase.

Planning on coming? Help us plan by letting us know. Please RSVP
Want to help make the magic happen? Volunteer opportunities coming soon. We would love your support through donations! Please visit our wishlist to donate to the event! Items purchased from other sources may be delivered to the WOMS office.

Next DINE OUT- Luke's Tuesday Feb. 24 from 10 am-9 pm.

D76 Market

We are excited to offer the D76 Market food market to support our school community. This program provides access to numerous nutritional food for the benefit of our families. To ensure we provide the items you need, please complete this short order form.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Curbside pick-up at Diamond Lake School

Safe2Help Illinois provides a confidential way to report safety concerns. Each submission is reviewed, and school officials or emergency services are notified to ensure timely support and intervention.

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