DPM Newsletter - 9.27.24
*REPEAT* Cell Phone, Smartwatch, and Earbud Expectations
We are experiencing an increase in texting from smartwatches during the school day. Students are texting other students and parents during classes. Parents are also texting students. Expectations will be reviewed with students during Advisory next week. We ask that parents refrain from texting students during the school day, and contact the front office to relay information to students.
Cell phones need to be silenced and remain in student lockers (“off and away”) from the time students enter the building until dismissal. They are not allowed in bathrooms or hallways. Smartwatches should not be used for messaging or phone calls during the day. Earbuds must be out of the ears while in the building unless they are required by a teacher. Wired headphones are to be used with the district issued iPad.
Failure to follow the expectations the first time will result in a phone call home and review of the expectations. The second time will result in the device being turned into the front office. A third time and beyond will require a parent and student to meet with an administrator or dean to develop a plan.
Announcing Securly Pass for DPM
District 67 is committed to providing our students with a safe and secure learning environment. On October 1, DPM will implement Securly Pass, a digital hall pass system. Securly Pass will enhance the safety and security of our campus while minimizing disruptions to the learning environment. For more information, please click the button below to view our previous messaging regarding this from yesterday.
Apply to the District 67 Technology Working Group
We are excited to announce the formation of a District 67 Technology Working Group specifically for District 67 parents and guardians of students in grades K-8. The purpose of this group is to foster open communication about the role of technology in our children's education.
What we’ll do: At our first meeting, we will review our District 67 Five-Year Technology Plan and seek your input on priority areas for future exploration and discussion. We are eager to hear your perspectives, share insights, and collaborate at the intersection of technology, education, and well-being. Updates from the group will be shared with the Superintendent, the Board of Education, staff, and our community.
Who we're looking for: We are seeking 8-12 District 67 parents and guardians interested in serving in an advisory capacity and shaping the conversation around technology in our District 67 schools. The group will meet once per trimester during the school day, with in-person and online meeting options.
How to apply: If you are interested in participating, please complete the application form below. The deadline to submit applications is October 1.
Next Monday - Fall Community Coffee with Dr. Montgomery and District 67 and District 115 Board Presidents
We are excited to announce another Community Coffee for Districts 67 & 115 at the Lake Bluff Public Safety Building! This event is open to all with the goal of building connections and fostering a stronger, more informed community.
Date: September 30, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Public Safety Building 45 E. Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Join Us for the Final Community Safety Series Event!
Join the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Police Departments, District 65, 67, and 115, CROYA, and the District 65, 67, and 115 parent organizations for an education series for parents and adult community members about important safety topics.
Our final session, focusing on internet crimes against children, is available in person at 9:30 am and 7:00 pm on October 7 at CROYA. We hope to see you there! Learn More.
District 67 Executive October APT Meeting Student Behavior Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion on student behavior featuring D67 staff and administrators.We will provide an overview of our district-wide framework and philosophy for supporting a safe learning environment and share how school teams support the most challenging behaviors...with plenty of time for Q&A.
Date: October 10, 2024
Coffee: 9:00 am
Meeting: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Board Room, Administration Center - 300 South Waukegan Road
DPM APT News
Dear DPM Families,
Community service and giving back are key pillars of creating a successful adult as we prepare our children for the next step in school and real life.
The 8th graders started their year-long community service journey on Monday with an assembly and keynote speaker Brian Floriani, Bernie’s Book Bank Founder. Brian shared:
You will never lose when you put others first. That’s the definition of service.
Right now means everything. Don’t wait!
The importance of gratitude. Show gratitude to your teacher, parents, friends, siblings, strangers, or even a Starbucks worker.
Write more handwritten notes!
Next month, the 8th graders will hold a toiletry drive for Waukegan residents who attend the Great Full Market on Sunday, October 20. Please save the date for this wonderful community partnership with D115, Lake Bluff PTO, and Quest for food insecurity.
We’d love for your family to volunteer in person with us, but if you can’t attend, help underwrite the event by clicking here.
Did you know Advisory meets once a week for 20 minutes, and the average number of Advisory students is 11? With this small advisory size, we can reshape our APT Holiday Parties this year to ensure every student belongs!
5/6 Advisory Parent Info will be sent out this week. Thanks again to Elyse Butler and Gillian Goodfriend for coordinating this colossal task. Placing 35 Advisory Parents and working through the date/time of the parties, given the packed DPM learning schedule, was no easy task!
You should receive a welcome note from your 5/6 Advisory Parent soon noting the party dates and asking for volunteers. APT hosts three parties for Halloween, Holiday, and Valentine’s Day for fun and to promote friendship. We’re excited to welcome back parents into the classrooms for these parties, which you can thank Dr. Shinn and the 5/6 teacher teams for advocating for this partnership. Thank you in advance to our many parents and guardians for helping our teachers make these events creative and engaging!
7/8th will continue with grade-level parties, and more details will be shared closer to those dates. Thank you to Veronica DeNicolo, Mimi Pacelli, Cathy Montanari, and Rachel Kiley for serving as 7th-grade-level parents.
8th Grade Level parents Judy Kotsiopoulos and Kay Smith could you an extra hand or two, so if you’d like to join them please contact me and I’ll contact you.
Safety matters to everyone! In case you missed our second APT sponsored Community Safety series event save the date for the last one of Oct 7th when local police will join us to discuss the Internet and Crimes Against Children. Topics will be covered that our generation didn’t have to deal with as children like what to do If your child receives a questionable photo that they didn’t request or shares one and you’ll learn what to do. I can tell you with older kids how important this topic is as soon as kids have a phone. Educate yourself before an issue happens.
Cheers,
Kristin McCain, DPM APT President
773-383-7951 (cell)
CROYA News
Top Ten Events Happening at CROYA This September
Fall 7th/8th Grade Dance - Friday, October 11, 2024, from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at CROYA!
- Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at croya.com starting Friday, October 4, 2024.
7th/8th Grade Trip to Six Flags Fright Fest - Monday, October 14, 2024, from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm.
- Limited space is available. A waiver and fee are required to hold a spot.
All students need a waiver to participate, you can find the waiver here or at CROYA.com
If your student wants to take the CROYA van from the high school, they will need a van waiver. You can find it here or at CROYA.com
Lake Forest High School's Homecoming Football Game is TODAY!
Join us for Homecoming weekend beginning with the Varsity Football game on Friday, September 27! You can use the following link to purchase your tickets in advance. GO SCOUTS!
Tickets on Sale for LFHS APT Be True to Your School Event
Please join the APT for a fun tailgate experience to raise funds for our LFHS Student Programs at Duffer's Pub on Sunday, October 6, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Click Here for More Information.
Register Today for the Lake County 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's
The 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's is ready for you! Join us at beautiful Independence Grove on Saturday, September 28!
Born in the USA - Gorton Center Event
October 5, 2024, 7:30 pm
This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show.