DPM Newsletter - 8.23.24

• Our Building News
• Highlights from our First Week!
• Extracurricular Activities Starting Soon
• Food Delivery Reminders
• Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

• District 67 News
• REGISTER TODAY for FAN Event: The Science of Motivating Young People
• Join Us for a Book Talk Hosted by Superintendent Matthew L. Montgomery in Conversation with Author David Yeager about his Book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People

• APT News
• Thank you - APT Staff Back-to-School Luncheon
• Celebrating StuCru's First Frozen Treat Day!
• Order DPM Spirit Wear
• Thank you to Junior Garden Club of Lake Forest
  
• Follow Us on Social

• Spirit News
  
• Please join Us for the Spirit of 67's 20th Home and Garden Tour
  
• Tickets, Volunteering, Sponsorship, and Donations

• Community Events
• CROYA
• First Middle School Meeting

• City of Lake Forest News - Old Elm Rd. Closed for Union Pacific Work from September 5-11

• Join Scout Aquatics!
  
• Join Cub Scout Pack 148!
  
• Bandits Lacrosse for Girls 1st - 4th Grade is OPEN!

Dear DPM Families,

We have officially set sail and we kicked off the school year with a bang! It was so energizing to finally have students back in the building. The first couple of days were full of smiles and excitement for the year ahead as we celebrated with our students and staff. We would like to express our gratitude for the generous contributions of our wonderful Deer Path school community that helped make this week possible.

Thank you to APT for making the start of the school year such a success! From beautifying the front of the school, to the institute day lunch for our staff, to helping StuCrew bring in the Kona Ice truck for their fellow students. We’re so incredibly grateful for your partnership!

Thank you to the Spirit of 67 for the Fine Arts Spirit Grant that allowed us to invite the rock band, Attaboy, to perform their music and share their valuable message about how to take care of yourself and those around you. Students and staff were on stage dancing along to the music while their peers were cheering them on.

Thank you to the Ginter family for treating our staff to snow cones from their Snowie shaved ice truck. Mr. Ginter and our his son, 7th grader Gabe, kindly served the shaved ice themselves to thank our staff directly for their hard work and dedication to making DPM the best school it can be.

Weeks like this are a reminder of how truly special our Lake Forest community is. We will keep the positive momentum going as we dive into instruction next week. Looking forward to another great school year!

Dr. Michelle Shinn, 5/6 Principal

Mr. Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal

• No Events

Joining a club, sport, or activity in middle school is a great way for any student to feel like they belong and that they’re a part of something bigger than themselves. Coming up on September 3rd, we will host the annual Activities Fair during the lunch periods for students see what extracurricular opportunities are available. Here’s a little window into one of our most popular student activities: The DPM Garden Club!

• DPM has a flourishing garden and we would love for you and your student to be a part of it. The Garden Club meets on Tuesdays after school from 3:35 to 4:45 with parent pick up in the CUBE parking lot. Student members help harvest, weed, water, and maintain the garden throughout the fall. We take a break in the winter months and then gear up to plant come spring time! If you have questions, please reach out to the Garden Club sponsor, Jill Zoul.
  

Students are prohibited from receiving food deliveries from outside vendors such as Door Dash or Uber Eats during the school day and during after-school events/activities. Food delivery services present a safety concern, and we cannot permit unknown individuals bringing unknown items to be delivered to students on campus. Food delivery service for students will be refused by the office staff.

With the start of a new school year, we want to remind everyone of the arrival and dismissal procedures to ensure student safety as they travel to and from school.

• Parent Pickup / Drop-off - Drop-off begins at 8:05 am in the FRONT of the building and the student schedule starts at 8:35 am with their first class. Pick-up begins at 3:35 pm in the BACK of the building. Monday pick up is at 2:35 pm due to Early Release.
• Buses - The school buses pick students up from a bus stop and drop them off at school in the BACK of the building. Then, at the end of the day, the buses pick the students up in FRONT for the end-of-the-day routes. The buses get released at 2:35 pm on Mondays and 3:35 pm for the rest of the week.
  
• Walkers / Riders - Pedestrians can enter the school from either main entrance or through the cafeteria doors off the back patio. Bikes and scooters are to be walked and not ridden once they are school property. Please encourage your child to wear a helmet when they ride a bike or scooter and adhere to pedestrian safety rules.

Join Us for a Book Talk

Date: September 11, 2024

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Lake Forest High School, 1285 N. McKinley Rd.

Yeager unveils the groundbreaking science behind motivating young people aged 10-25 and introduces the “mentor mindset,” a leadership approach that honors adolescents’ need for status and validation. By understanding neurobiological changes and adopting effective communication strategies, adults can help shape empowered, motivated, and well-adjusted young individuals. This essential, research-driven guide is a must-read for anyone committed to positively influencing the next generation.

• August 27 – First Middle School Meeting! 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm at CROYA.
  

All students need a waiver to participate, you can find the waiver here or at CROYA.com

Starting on Thursday, September 5 Union Pacific will begin replacing the at-grade vehicle crossing located on Old Elm Road (just west of Sheridan Road). Old Elm Road will be completely closed at the railroad crossing between Sheridan Road and Western Avenue for six days beginning on Thursday, September 5 at 7 am through Wednesday, September 11 at noon (weather permitting). Detour signs will be posted. Learn more.

Join Scout Aquatics!

Join Scout Aquatics! Placements for the next session will be held September 6, 2024, at 6:00pm at Lake Forest High school.

Join Cub Scout Pack 148!

Get Hooked on Scouting: Join us on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Everett Pond for a fun afternoon of fishing.

Bandits Fall Lacrosse for Girls 5th - 8th Grade is OPEN!

We are your community youth lacrosse program. Come and join the fun!