DPM Newsletter - 2.7.25

Our Building News

• Celebrating Mr. Garcia
• G8 Community Service Reminder
• Math Resource Center (MRC) Reminders
• **REPEAT** G5/6 Supply Refresh
• **REPEAT** G6 Intramural Basketball

District 67 News and Events

• District 67 Facilities Staffing News

• Recording of Dr. Doug Bolton Parenting Workshop Available Now

• 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

• Parents/Guardians - Join Us for LFHS 101

APT News and Events

• Reminder for 5/6 to Bring Advisory Valentines
• 7/8 Valentines Parties at Lunch - No Valentine Cards Needed
• DPM APT Meeting
• Spread the Love
• FillAHeart Valentines Bracelets
• Reminder to Log Student Community Service Hours

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 DPM Families,

Last Friday, we celebrated our beloved D67 Custodial Lead, Norberto Garcia, as he officially heads off into a well-deserved retirement. During Advisory our students wrote him thank you notes to express their gratitude for his decades of service taking care of all our schools, especially his home base of Deer Path. We surprised him with a “clap out,” which is a DPM tradition we have for our 8th graders as they leave the building on their last day of school. Every student and staff member lined the halls of the school and enthusiastically cheered “Mr. Garcia! Mr. Garcia! Mr. Garcia!” to shower him with love one last time. At the end of the chain, our SLS and StuCrew members gifted him with the thank you notes from the DPM student body as we bid him a final farewell.

We could not be more grateful for Norberto and his countless contributions to our school community!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Dr. Michelle Shinn, 5/6 Principal

Mr. Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal

Monday, February 10

• 5/6 APT Valentine’s Day Advisory Parties

• Early Release

• Sign up here for Study Hall

Tuesday, February 11

• DPM Debate Tournament @ Haskins 4:00-6:00pm

Wednesday, February 12

• 7/8 APT Fill a Heart 4 Kids Valentine’s Service Project during Lunch Periods

Thursday, February 13

• No Events

Friday, February 14

• NO SCHOOL - D67 Institute Day

Monday, February 10

• NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

Please check out our DPM Calendar on the website for more details.

With the year now a little more than half over, we want to remind families of the 8th graders’ 6 acts of Community Service. Our next APT facilitated service opportunity will be a Fill a Heart 4 Kids activity on Wednesday, February 12th during the lunch periods. As a reminder:

• We encourage all 8th graders to perform 6 acts of service throughout the year, with a collective goal of 2025 acts of service total for the entire class of 2025.
• Students should log their service hours using the DPM Community Service Form which can be found with additional information on the Community Service page under the Student Activities tab of the Deer Path website.
• The deadline for submissions is May 2nd, 2025.

Please refer to 8th Grade Community Service One Pager for the full logistics.

The Math Resource Center (MRC) is an opportunity for students to come and work on homework or practice for upcoming assessments. Please review the hours and specific locations for pick up and drop off.

Hours

• Before School - 7:55-8:25am, Monday through Friday

• After School - 3:40-4:10pm, Tuesday through Thursday

5th & 6th Grade

• Location - The Cube (DPME Library)

• Drop Off / Pick Up - DPME Main Entrance (Front of School)

• DPME MRC Sign Up Link

7th & 8th Grade

• Location - The Haskins Center (DPMW Library)

• Drop Off / Pick Up - DPMW Main Entrance (Front of School)

• DPMW MRC Sign Up Link

• Schedule - Students may see any teacher for help, but should only attend on days that their math course is listed on the schedule.

Please have your child reach out to their math teacher if they have any questions.

Part of the middle school journey for our youngest Braves is learning how to manage their materials for all of their classes. Please check with your 5th/6th grader if they still have all of the supplies they need to be prepared for class everyday. Thank you for your support at home!

6th Grade Intramural Basketball begins Tuesday, February 11th. All interested players are welcome. Space is limited to the first 40 players registered. Please read the attached flyer for more information.

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.

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).

Starting high school comes with many questions. Sponsored by the D67 APT, LFHS 101 gives parents and guardians of incoming freshmen the chance to hear directly from LFHS administrators and department heads, providing key information to help families feel informed and ready for this important transition.

• Meet LFHS Principal Dr. Erin Lenart, Associate Principal Dr. Patrick Sassen, and their team
• Learn about curriculum, academic expectations, and student resources
• Get insights on key aspects of the LFHS experience through brief presentations
• Opportunity for questions and answers

Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Board Room, LFHS West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Rd.

We hope to see you there!

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

Dear DPM Families,

APT Valentine’s Day parties will take place on Monday, February 10. ♥️❤️♥️

5/6 Advisory Valentines Reminder 💌

If your student would like to bring Valentines or a small trinket/toy for their classmates, that would be wonderful! This is completely optional. We recommend keeping them generic and not labeling them for specific classmates.

Reminder: No candy or food is allowed in Valentines.

This might be different from what older students have done in the past, but our goal for our newest 5/6 students is to foster community.

7/8 Valentine’s Day Celebrations

Seventh- and eighth-grade celebrations will take place during lunch. No Valentines are needed.

February 18: APT Meeting – DPM Curriculum Overview

Join us for a DPM Curriculum Overview with Vail Kieser, director of teaching and learning.

Location: 5/6 Cube
Date: Tuesday, February 18
Time: 9:00 am

Spread the Love: Community Service Highlights

A huge thank you to Katie Wilson and Noel Dolan for organizing District 67’s Spread the Love card-making event. Our 5/6 students shared appreciation with the greater Lake Forest community, including:

• CROYA
• Lake Forest Fire and Police (special thanks to DPM’s Student Resource Officer Maj)
• Starbucks, Walgreens, CVS, and Sweets

Additionally, the 8th Grade Service Committee, led by Angela Schremser and Shannon Maguire, created Valentine’s Day party favors for Fill-A-Heart. Both 7th- and 8th-grade students made bracelets for foster children in Lake County to brighten their day.

Community Service Reminder

Please remind your DPM student to log their community service hours.

• Six suggested hours contribute toward their graduation goal.
• Students who complete 50 or more hours are eligible for the Presidential Volunteer Award and will be recognized at the Star Student Assembly.🌟

Learn more about community service hours here.

Cheers,

Kristin McCain, DPM APT President
kristinmccain@gmail.com
773-383-7951
Instagram @deer_path_apt

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!

CROYA Updates

• February 6 – Cooking Club at 4:00 pm
• February 11 – Middle School Meeting & Middle School Ski Trip Permission Slips Due
• February 13 – Cooking Club at 4:00 pm
• February 17 – Open from 1:00-3:00 pm
• February 21 – Crumbl Club at 4:00 pm

Mark Your Calendars:
Saturday, February 1, 2025 – The Heart of CROYA Fundraiser, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Students, families, and our community is invited as we celebrate and support our programs and work toward a goal of $75,000 to renovate our (over) 20-year-old kitchen. Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and fun activities at this meaningful event. Our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do, just like in your family home!

Waiver Reminder
All students need a completed waiver to participate in CROYA programs. Find the waiver at croya.com.

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