Sheridan Newsletter - 9.27.24

September 27, 2024

• Our Building News
• Spirit of 67 Recap
• Shark Family Event & Domino Challenge
• Shark House T-shirts
• Librarian Update

• District 67 News
• Fastbridge Assessment Results: Emailed Next Week!

• Apply to the District 67 Technology Working Group

• Next Monday - Fall Community Coffee with Dr. Montgomery and District 67 and District 115 Board Presidents

• Join Us for the Final Community Safety Series Event!

• Great Full Market 2024

• APT News and Events

• District 67 Executive October APT Meeting Student Behavior Panel Discussion

• Thank You, Book Sale Volunteers

• SPARK Reader Event of the Year

• Monster Bash

• H.U.G.S. Food Drive

• Community Safety Series

• Sheridan APT Meeting

• Spirit News and Events
• Thank you! - Home and Garden Tour 2024
• Raffles, Tablescapes & Auction

• Community News and Events
• Lake Forest High School News
  
• Lake Forest High School's Homecoming Football Game is TODAY!
  
• Homecoming Events for LFHS ALUMNI
• Tickets on Sale for LFHS APT Be True to Your School Event
  
• Register Today for the 2024 Lake County Walk to End Alzheimer's
  
• Born in the USA - Gorton Center Event

It was wonderful to see so many Sheridan parents at the Spirit Home and Garden Tour yesterday. Amy and Dan Fields’ historic home absolutely sparkled! We are grateful for all who volunteered to staff the rooms and share the stories of filmmaker John Hughes’ former residence. Ticket sales from the Home and Garden Tour fund the grants that benefit every Sheridan student. Our wonderful playgrounds, Visiting Author and Visiting Scientist programs, fine arts assemblies, early childhood gross motor equipment, plus many curricular items are all funded through grants from the Spirit of 67. There is still time to buy raffle tickets and bid in the live auction through Sunday, 9/29 if you’d like to contribute. Thank you in advance for supporting this amazing organization!

Today’s Shark Family event highlighted our upcoming Shark Family Domino Challenge. If you are new to our Sheridan community, this dynamic event celebrates the theme of “teamwork.” Between now and October 10, please send in full, unopened cereal boxes which will function as the “dominoes”. On Friday, October 11, our Shark families will work together to form a seamless chain of boxes and then the magic will happen! We’ll be sure to post a video of the action as the boxes fall – it is always very exciting! After the event, APT will donate the cereal boxes to various food pantries to share with those in need. Check out the flier for details.

Shark House Shirts and Growing Children – Just a gentle reminder that each student is given ONE Shark House shirt for their time at Sheridan. That means it is intentionally BIG in kindergarten with the aim to grow into it over the students’ years as a Shark. Many students knot up the excess fabric with a hair tie until they grow into their shirt. We’ve received several requests to replace lost shirts. Though we cannot do this with our limited stock, we are exploring the idea of a group sale where parents can order a replacement shirt directly. Please fill out the form below by Friday, October 4th if you are interested in purchasing a new Shark House shirt for your child. We will need to meet an order quantity threshold to move forward. Shirt Interest Form

From the Library: Another successful fall book fair is in books! Thank you to all of the volunteers for supporting our students while they made a selection. Thank you also to Lake Forest Book Store for helping us put on this event.

This week we also discussed the importance of being responsible digital citizens, highlighting values such as critical thinking, conscientious communication, and empathy in our online interactions. As a community, we value technology as a powerful tool for learning, but we also understand that it can present many challenges. By encouraging our students to be thoughtful and careful with their devices and online, we can help them navigate these challenges and become positive role models in our digital world. Please continue the conversation at home about how to be positive e-citizens, and be sure to read the attached document outlining guidelines. At your earliest convenience, please also complete the embedded Google Form, also available here. Thank you for your support!

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Susan

District 67 uses several state and district assessments to monitor student progress and evaluate program effectiveness. The Assessment Overview provides descriptions of the assessments administered throughout the year. Next week, families will receive emailed FastBridge Learning scores for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Thank you for partnering with your child’s classroom or homeroom teacher. Please reach out if you have any questions.

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.

For more information about this committee, please click here to see our previous messaging from the September 25 issue of the 411 on 67.

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 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.

School Districts 65, 67, and 115 will co-host the annual Great Full Market with Beacon Place and Quest Food Management Services on Sunday, October 20, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The Great Full Market is a free farmers market and family festival for residents of Waukegan. The event will take place on the grounds of Beacon Place located at 603 S. McAlister Ave. in Waukegan. For more information and to donate, please click here to visit our website.

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

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our John Hughes-themed 20th Home and Garden Tour! Your enthusiasm and support made the event truly memorable.

Special thank you to all our volunteers—your hard work made this event possible!

It was wonderful to celebrate the spirit of John Hughes while exploring the beautiful homes and gardens in our community. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Raffles, Tablescapes & Auction:

• Don't miss the chance to participate in our themed raffle baskets, tablescape raffles, and auction! Items range from a Ferrari Ride to professional artwork, with bidding and raffle tickets available exclusively online at HomeTour2024.givesmart.com.

Raffle & Auction Deadlines:

• The raffle ticket sales and silent auction will close on Sunday, September 29 at 9:00 pm, so make sure to get in on the action!

Please view some pictures from the Sheridan Breakfast Club themed house below!

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!

• Buy Your Tickets for Lake Forest High School's Homecoming Football Game

• Homecoming Events for LFHS ALUMNI

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 St. Band show.