Everett Newsletter - 5.2.25

May 2, 2025

• Field Day Volunteers
• Everett Beautification Day
• Cone with a Cop Event
• (Rerun) Spring Sing Invitation
• (Rerun) 5th Grade BOC Information
• (Rerun) School Supply Packs

District 67 News and Events

• A Look Ahead on Lunch

• Register for District 67 Summer School Classes by May 9!

• You're Invited to a Family Event Blooming With Fun: G2G Garden Market

• Under the Hard Hat Episode 12: Spring Recap and Summer Look Ahead

• All-School Popsicle Party

• Teacher Appreciation Week

• D67 Spring Food Drive

• 4th Grade Community Outreach Program

• Gift Crowd for Teachers

• CONGRATULATIONS, EVERETT EAGLES — Overall Winners of the Crosstown Competition!

• The Spirit of 67 Paddle Event — Just ONE Week Away!
• Last Chance for "Luck of the Bid" Buy-In Parties - Available Through May 7

• Future Scouts Night with LFHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse

• LFHS Future Scouts Summer Girls Basketball Camp

• Lake Forest Open Lands - Cattails and Kiddies

• Virtual FAN Event: Change the Wallpaper: Transforming Cultural Patterns to Build More Just Communities

• Sign up for Everett's beautification day! See event flyer below.
• Sign up to volunteer for field day on May 30th!

Thank you to our SLT for designing a fun Summer Break countdown that will start on THURSDAY of this week!

Everett field day will take place on May 30th. Please us our Volunteer Link to sign up to support one of our sessions. Our Kindergarten and First session will run from 12:40 - 1:40 pm. Our Second through Fourth grade session will run from 1:45 - 2:45 pm.

The Everett Garden club is hosting a beautification day on May 19th during all lunch periods. If you're interested in helping spruce up the court yard, please join us!

We Need Volunteers!
We’re looking for parent and caregiver volunteers to help with Beautification Day, the Garden Club Bake & Plant Sale, & G2G Gardening Assembly and future garden-related activities.

Here is the link to the EGC Spring Planting & Volunteer Schedule!

Sprouting Success: Garden Club Highlights
This season, every single classroom is growing plants — a Garden Club first!

• Kindergarten – Pumpkins

• 1st Grade – Marigolds (from their fall seed harvest!)

• 2nd Grade – Cucumbers

• 3rd Grade – Bell Peppers

• 4th Grade – Tomatoes

Arc Family McDonald's has donated several student incentives this year. Here is another event that they are hosting, if you're interested in attending with your family!

(Rerun) Spring Sing Invitation

Dear upcoming 5th graders and Families,

We are incredibly excited to welcome you to Deer Path next year! As 5th graders, you will have the opportunity to learn or continue learning a musical instrument in band, orchestra, or choir (BOC). The BOC directors will be traveling to your schools on the following dates to give you hands-on experience to try all of the instruments we offer at DPM. When we visit, we will provide you and your teachers with a list of the instruments you've tried and instructions on how to signup if interested. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the BOC program at Deer Path for next year, please feel free to reach out to any of the BOC directors via email.

Sheridan May 15th

Cherokee May 15th

Everett May 22nd

Sincerely,

The BOC Directors

Dr. Corey Ames, Band cames@lfschools.net

Gina DeGregorio, Band gdegregorio@lfschools.net

Dr. Diane Rener, Orchestra drener@lfschools.net

Sarah Truding, Orchestra struding@lfschools.net

Taylor Cole, Choir tcole@lfschools.net

1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher requested, packaged in a beautiful new box and delivered on time, stress-free! Boxes will be delivered to your school and sorted to classrooms prior to the first day of school, next year. All orders are due by July 1st! Note: School supplies boxes are for elementary schools only, DPM is not included.

Order Here: EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Questions? Reach out to the Everett School Supplies Committee representative, Elizabeth Chung-Hall, E: chung.elizabeth@gmail.com or M: 224-619-4198

Lunch Menu from May 5-9

May 5
1 - Chicken Tenders
2 - Tofu Tenders
Served with: Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Carrots

May 6
1 - Cheeseburger with Smiley Fries
2 - Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with: Seasoned Corn

May 7
1 - Spaghetti Marinara
2 - Spaghetti & Meatballs
Served with: Texas Toast Garlic Bread, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

May 8
1 - Cheese Pizza Slice
2 - Pepperoni Pizza
Served with: Seasoned Green Beans

May 9
1 - Chicago-Style Hot Dog with Baked Tater Tots
2 - Pesto Cavatappi Pasta
Served with: Seasoned Carrots

Time is running out! If you're interested in learning more about our summer school offerings and registration, click the link below.

Enjoy crafts, entertainment, and hands-on learning for all ages, plus plenty of great shopping.

You'll find items created by District 67 garden club students and other local vendors. It’s the perfect spot to pick up a unique gift, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Date: May 10

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Market Square, Lake Forest

Check out the latest episode of Under The Hard Hat for an inside look at the Phase 1 construction progress at Lake Forest High School and a preview of the work planned on campus this summer.

Have You Heard?

Everett Elementary surged ahead in a close race to claim first place in the Cross-Town Spirit of 67 Competition! 🎉

To celebrate, the Spirit of 67 will be hosting an Everett all-school popsicle party! Fantastic job, Everett families — we’re so proud of you for helping us take the top spot in the Cross-Town Competition.

A Big Shoutout to Lacey Lamy, our amazing Everett Spirit of 67 committee liaison, for all her consistent and persistent effort and dedication!

Another Big Shoutout goes to the Teacher Appreciation Committee, Jennifer Cisternino and Brittany Smith, for hosting the APT Dinner for the Everett staff prior to Family Share night last week!!

🍎 May 5–9: Teacher Appreciation Week Begins Monday!

A huge thank you in advance to our amazing creative Teacher Appreciation committee—Sair Rootberg and Sarah Lohr—for all their thoughtful planning and hard work.

Thanks to all of our wonderful Everett parents for your monetary contributions, door decorations, and everyday support. Because of you, our teachers are in for a truly special week!

Still want to contribute? There is time: Venmo Sari Rootberg @sarirootberg

The Everett APT is proudly leading our school’s participation in the annual D67 Spring Food Drive. The drive will be held Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16. Each student will receive a grocery bag along with a detailed flyer about needed donations on Friday, May 9.

Donations can be dropped off in the bins outside during drop-off and pick-up or inside the front vestibule of the school during school hours. To encourage participation, we are holding a friendly competition – the grade level with the most donations will win an extra recess! All food will go to Lake County children and families who rely on school meals to help bridge the gap over the summer when school is not in session. Let’s make this Spring Food Drive our most successful yet! Reach out to Kate Neer, Katy Jaramillo or Kateri Rapport with questions.

If anyone is able to donate plastic bins to please contact Carrie Cole - 847-334-2691.

📢 Calling All Fourth Graders!

This year, the APT is sponsoring a District 67 Fourth Grade Community Outreach Program! This special event will allow future DPM classmates to come together and take part in an interactive service project benefiting North Chicago Community Partners’ Family CARE Closet. The event will be a great way to start building friendships across schools. Space is limited, sign up ASAP.

📅 Thursday, May 29 from 4:30-5:30 pm at CROYA. Please sign up your student.

***Friday, May 30th will be Everett’s 4th Grade Graduation Celebration. More information to come from 4th grade teachers and 4th grade room parents!

As we prepare to wave goodbye and send our amazing teachers and staff off on their “summer cruise,” let’s give them one final send-off filled with appreciation and kindness.

We’re hoping to surprise them with a thoughtful bonus to kick off their summer with smiles. If you’re able, please consider pitching in one last time to help make their year end on a high note! Interested in contributing to an end of year gift - Visit Gift Crowd. Also, please review the instructions to make sure your contribution counts Gift Crowd Instructions!

*Stay up-to-date on Everett’s special events! Follow Everett’s APT on Facebook and Instagram:

Everett Facebook AND/OR Everett Instagram

Have another great weekend!

Mary Dana Maggiolino
Everett APT President 2023-2025
foggetti17@hotmail.com

We can hardly contain our excitement — the Spring Paddle Event is almost here! Our team is putting the final touches on an unforgettable evening for players and spectators alike.

Spectator and VIP tickets are still available, but don’t wait — they’re going fast!

Come cheer on your friends, neighbors, and support District 67 students and staff while enjoying a fantastic night of food, raffles, boutique shopping, and friendly competition at the Lake Forest Club.

Purchase your tickets now before it’s too late!

ALL Buy-In Party tickets are now $33 Each. The more students participate the more FUN and more money raised for grants for YOUR school. So, jump, play, sing along, decorate and feel good about your support!

May 2 | 6:45 pm

Come support the LFHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team as they take on Evanston High School at Varsity Field! (300 S. Waukegan Rd.)

Youth lacrosse players and fans are invited to wear their club jerseys or favorite lax gear and join in the fun. At halftime, youth players will be welcomed onto the field to be recognized. The evening also features a T-shirt toss and food from LaPlancha Loca. Don’t miss this fun community event celebrating our future Scouts!

Summer is almost here, and so is Future Scouts Girls Basketball Camp! Open to players entering 5th–8th grade, this camp is a great way to build skills, confidence, and have fun in a supportive, team-focused environment.

📍 Location: Lake Forest High School – West Campus
👟 Who: Girls entering grades 5–8
🗓 Session 1: June 9–12 (Mon–Thurs), 8:30–10:00 am
🗓 Session 2: June 16–20 (Mon–Fri), 8:30–10:00 am
No camp on June 19. Makeup session on June 20.

Incoming 9th graders should register for the high school camp.

🔗 Register now or contact Coach Stacey Leach at aleach@lfschools.net with questions.LFHS Future Scouts Summer Girls Basketball Camp

Lake Forest Open Lands - Cattails and Kiddies

May 2 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm

This year, our kids will enjoy outdoor activities, nature walks, and s’mores by a campfire at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve.

Virtual FAN Event: Change the Wallpaper: Transforming Cultural Patterns to Build More Just Communities

May 5 | 7:00 pm

We're excited for the upcoming online FAN event, featuring Nilanjana Dasgupta, Ph.D., and Jerry Kang.