Sheridan Newsletter - 2.7.25

February 7, 2025

Our Building News

• Week in Review (Playmakers, Snow Yoga, SPARK Readers, SOUP-er Bowl Lunch, oh my!)
• Valentine's Day Reminders
• Note from Wellness
• Note from Nurse
• Garden 2 Grow

District 67 News and Events

• District 67 Facilities Staffing News

• Recording of Dr. Doug Bolton Parenting Workshop Available Now

• Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling for Grades EC-4 Opens February 10

• Calling All Future Scouts: LFHS 90th Anniversary Logo Contest

• Families - Participate in Multicultural Family Night 2025

• Seeking Input for Teaching and Learning

• Lake Forest High School 2025 Talent Show Tickets On Sale Now

APT News and Events

• SPARK Reader
• Spread the Love Event
• Sheridan Staff Souper Luncheon
• Winter Party
• APT Executive and Spirit of 67 Meeting
• All-District APT Meeting

Spirit News and Events

• Last Call! Submit Your 2025 Grant Applications

Community News and Events

• Lake Forest Library Event - Blind Date With a Book

• Victor Garcia Jazz - Gorton Center Event

• National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)

• Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny - Gorton Center Event

• Bandits Spring Lacrosse for Girls is OPEN!

Dear Sheridan Families,

We had a very full week at Sheridan… especially today! As featured previously, this morning our fourth graders joined Everett and Cherokee students to see their short stories turned into skits by Playmakers. We loved seeing how the actors interpreted our Sharks’ writing and brought it to life! Thanks again to the Spirit of 67 for funding this grant.

Also this morning, we had our first SPARK reader event of 2025. The APT's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee facilitated the discussion which focused on empathy and self-esteem building. Parent volunteers read Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, engaged in a lively conversation about feelings, and led a fun self-esteem building activity. Thanks to volunteers, teachers, and staff for making it happen. The SEL Committee's next focus is Spread The Love which offers students the opportunity to create Valentine's to be donated to special groups within our community such as our Fire Department, seniors, and more!

Finally - also today! - APT brought our staff the most incredible soup and chili lunch. This “Souper Bowl lunch” is one of our favorite events and is so appreciated at this time of year. Thank you to all who contributed soup, drinks, snacks, and desserts – we are grateful!

Valentine's Day Parties: Please remember there should be no food at the parties or attached to the valentines. Thank you for your support!

From Wellness: We had a motivating visit this week from the American Heart Association to kick off the annual Kids Heart Challenge! This month-long program focuses on heart health and the real impact kids can have, both in raising money for the AHA and in learning life-saving skills. Sign up today to get started on Finn’s Mission - refresh your Hands-Only CPR skills and learn the warning signs of a stroke. Every student who completes Finn’s Mission will earn their very own Heart Hero Cape! See this document for program dates, details, and a link to the free AHA Schools App. Bonus incentives include tickets to Chicago Wolves, discounts on Chicago Bulls tickets, or attend the Chicago Bulls Court of Dreams experience. You could even earn a chance to go to the 2026 Super Bowl! This fundraiser is done completely online – no cash or checks will be accepted at school. Thanks for supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Every step you take helps save lives!

From the Nurse: Our “extra clothes” supplies are dwindling. We’d love your help in returning any sweatshirts, sweatpants, leggings, etc. that may have been sent home after a visit to the nurse. If you have an item that came home from school, please send it back in with your child or drop by the front office. Thank you!

From Gardening 2 Grow: Thank you to all the students and parent volunteers who participated in Sheridan's first ever Snow Yoga! A special thank you to all the parents who braved the cold to help our students get their bodies moving and minds calm: Jennifer Adams, Jenny Akemann, Vicky Bozic, Kristen Chun, Maureen Curley, Kristy Davis, Amy Fields, Mary Galea, Carly Kruse, Michelle Naffziger-Hirsch, and Katie Wilson.

The next Sheridan Garden Club activity will be on March 12. Details to follow. Click HERE for more information on the Districts newest parents group, Gardening 2 Grow.

Enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

Susan

You may recall in our district communication on February 7, after more than 20 years of dedicated service, District 67 Custodial Lead Norberto Garcia will begin his well-earned retirement today, February 7. We thank Norberto for his hard work and commitment to our schools and wish him all the best in this next chapter!

His retirement has created exciting new opportunities within our custodial team.

Congratulations to Rosalio Guzman, formerly a custodian at Everett, who has stepped into the role of District 67 Custodial Supervisor.

David Fajardo, a longtime Cherokee custodian, will now serve as Everett’s building custodian.

At Cherokee, Juan Carlos Servin will take on the role of day custodian, bringing his experience from DPM.

We are grateful for their dedication and excited to see them thrive in their new roles. Please join us in celebrating Norberto’s retirement and congratulating Rosalio, David, and Juan Carlos!

Thank you to everyone who attended our parenting workshop, Overscheduled and Overwhelmed: Myths That Undermine Child Wellbeing on February 5, featuring Dr. Doug Bolton. For those who were unable to join us, the recording is available below.

Conferences for Grades EC-4 will be available in person or virtually. If you need to schedule a virtual EC-4 conference, please book your appointment slot first after the booking window opens on February 10 at 9:00 am, then email your classroom teacher for the Google Meet link.

The conference booking window will be open from February 10 at 9:00 am until February 21 at 11:00 pm.

https://d67.meettheteacher.com/

Lake Forest High School is turning 90 during the 2025-2026 school year! To celebrate, all past, present, and future Scouts are invited to submit a commemorative logo design. The winning design will be featured at key anniversary events throughout the year.

Who Can Participate: Students from Districts 65, 67, and 115, as well as LFHS alumni.

Judging: A Blue and Gold Ribbon panel of LFHS students, staff, and community members.

Deadline: Entries are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 3, 2025. The winner will be announced in early April.

Visit the LFHS 90th Anniversary Logo Contest Entry Form for complete contest details and to submit your design.

To culminate World Language Week, we invite all district families to join us at Deer Path Middle School on Wednesday, March 19, for a night to travel around the globe and visit the different cultures that District 67 represents.

We are looking for families or groups who are willing to set up a table and make a poster board (here are some table ideas) to share your heritage culture.

Please respond on this Google Form if you would like to participate.

Questions? Please contact Vail Kieser, Director of teaching and learning, vkieser@lfschools.net and Amy Infanzon, World Language Coordinator, ainfanzon@lfschools.net.

As we begin the search for our next Director of Teaching and Learning, we invite parents to participate in the interview process. If you're interested in providing input, please reach out to Dr. Fitzsimmons (rfitsimmons@lfschools.net).

Join us on a thrilling journey through Lake Forest High School's annual showcase of talent, creativity, and community spirit. Hosted by the Association of Parents & Teachers (APT) as a lively fundraiser, this Western-themed event will feature unforgettable performances that highlight the incredible skills and artistry of our students. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this rootin’ tootin’ good time—save the date and saddle up!

Buy Tickets HERE

Click HERE to Become a Talent Show Sponsor

Date: February 20-22

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: RMA, LFHS East Campus

Sheridan Families,

It’s been a fun start to February at Sheridan!

Today, the APT's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee facilitated the first SPARK Readers event of 2025, focusing on empathy and self-esteem building. Parent volunteers read Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, engaged in a lively conversation about feelings, and led a fun self-esteem activity. A huge thanks to volunteers, teachers, and staff for making it happen!

The next SEL Committee focus is Spread The Love, offering students the opportunity to create Valentines for groups like our Fire Department, seniors, and more! Special thanks to Liz Case and Erin Perry for their leadership in today’s event, and to our SEL team members Mallory Boyens, Amy Fields, and Marilla Perkins for all their contributions.

We also treated our teachers and staff to a Sheridan Staff Souper Luncheon today, thanks to all the APT members who contributed soups, chilis, sides, and drinks to make this fun tradition possible.

Winter Party 2025: Friday, February 21, 4:30-6:30 pm - Watch for flyers coming home from school! If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up here.

Other Important Dates:

• February 11: 9:30-11:00 am – Executive Board APT Meeting & Spirit of 67 at West Campus Administrative Center
• March 13: 9:30-11:00 am – All District APT Meeting at CROYA

Have a wonderful weekend, and stay updated on events by visiting Sheridan's APT Facebook page and following us on Instagram @SheridanAPT67.

Kristen Scheuer,
Sheridan APT President
kristenscheuer@gmail.com
847.287.0113

We hope you and your students have been dreaming big this month. This is a great opportunity to share creative ideas to improve our school. Participation is optional, but we’d love to see as many ideas as possible.

How Students & Parents Participate:

1. Print and complete a Brainstorming Sheet.

• K-2: Draw and write your “cool school” idea HERE.

• 3rd-8th Grade: Write how to make school better HERE.

2. Email a photo of your completed Brainstorming Sheet to spiritof67@lfschools.net.

3. Complete the Grant Application Form. Once you’ve emailed your Brainstorming Sheet, you’ll receive a link to the official Grant Application Form for a parent to complete by Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Important Dates:

• Grant Application Form Deadline: Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Grant Awards Announcement: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Questions? Contact spiritof67@lfschools.net. Thank you for encouraging your child’s creativity!

Happy Thursday D67 Community! See all of our upcoming community events through the Community Events on our website. Here is a preview of what you'll see:

Lake Forest Library Event - Blind Date With a Book

Now - February 14, 2025

Visit the Rotunda, Teen Space, and Children’s Library to check out our Blind Date books and audiobooks.

Victor Garcia Jazz - Gorton Center Event

February 7 | 7:00 pm

Warm up with irresistible Latin rhythms as Victor Garcia’s Latin Jazz Quintet takes the stage. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)

February 15 | 11:00 am - 1:15 pm

The celebration of National Girls in Sports Day is a nationwide event that inspires girls and women to play and be active, and honors the achievements of women athletes, coaches, and leaders. This free event will be held at the Lake Forest College Sports and Recreation Center in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny - Gorton Center Event

February 22 | 11:00 am

Join us for a heartwarming theatrical experience as the beloved stories of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny come to life on stage!

Bandits Spring Lacrosse for Girls is OPEN!
We are your community youth lacrosse program. Come and join the fun! All skill levels are welcomed. For more information or to join, visit us today at www.banditslacrosseclub.org