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Monday, September 30

• ⭐Parent/Teacher Conference Invitations will be sent for any classes in which students are earning less than a 70% C-

Tuesday, October 1

• Principal's Advisory Committee 6:30pm (AGENDA)

Monday- Tuesday, October 7-8

• Picture Day for Grades 9-11 English Class

Wednesday, October 9

• PSAT 9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT Testing
• Lakes Eagles Booster Club Meeting, 7pm

Friday, October 11

• Parent-Teacher Conferences by invitation

• NON-ATTENDANCE DAY - NO SCHOOL

Monday, October 14

• HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
  

Wednesday, October 16

• Eagle Pride 7:00am
  

2024-25 School Year Calendar

Friday, September 27th, was a special day as we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of LCHS by welcoming our Alumni back to the nest.

You can view the entire Alumni Panel discussion and Through the Years video HERE. This was inspired, created, and executed by seniors Heidi Jung and Lia Neveu. It was a beautiful tribute to Lakes!

We had over 50 Alumni enjoy the tailgate before our Homecoming Game. Our graduates were given the royal treatment with gifts, dinner, and pre-game celebrations. Pictures will be coming soon to our LCHS Facebook page.

Do you know an LCHS graduate? Please have them fill out this form so we can get their contact information. We'd love to include them in our 25th anniversary plans!

We are holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, October 11 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These conferences offer a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and set goals for the remainder of the school year. Students who received a D or F in any subject at Checkpoint #1 are eligible to participate in a parent-teacher conference for that specific subject. The first round of invitations to Parent Teacher Conferences has been sent out this afternoon.

If your student is not struggling but you would still like to discuss your student's progress, you are always welcome to reach out to staff via email or phone.

About a year ago, the class of 2025 took the PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test. The primary function of this assessment is to serve as a practice SAT. At the same time, it serves as the initial screener to enter students into the prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition. Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools took this exam nationwide last October.

LCHS is proud to recognize eight seniors that are among the top academic performers in the nation on the NMSQT:

Sean Crevier, Holly Driscoll, Ammaar Fuad, Maverick Kucia, Adam Paxton, Reilly Shea, Kristin Tenoso were identified as Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for each scoring in the top 50,000 highest scores in the nation!

Blake Sabilla has been announced as a Semifinalist and will be advancing in the scholarship program for scoring in the top 16,000 scores which is less than one percent of US high school seniors!

We celebrate with Sean, Holly, Ammaar, Maverick, Adam, Reilly, Kristin, and Blake for earning these honors. In the words of a great Chicago success story, Oprah Winfrey, “Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world.” Congratulations, and all the best in the future!

LCHS will be providing the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test 9 (PSAT) and the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) at no cost on October 9, 2024, during the school day to all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Click here for more information.

This is a reminder that all students at LCHS are required to have current immunization records on file by October 15th, 2024. We will send a follow-up to last week's email later this week if we are missing any records. Please don't wait submit them. Failure to provide these records will result in your child being excluded from school until they are received.

How to Submit Records:

Drop them off at the LCHS Main Office (Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3:30pm)

Email them to Serena.Ray@chsd117.org

Fax them to 847-485-5737

If you have any questions, reach out to our LCHS Nurse, Serena Ray serena.ray@chsd117.org

Looking to nominate a Lakes Staff Member for October - CLICK HERE!

Congratulations to Mr. Bargar & Mrs. Taylor for being Staff Member of the Month for September!

HOW DO I APPLY?

Applications are open now and the deadline to apply is September 30th.

1. Expression of Interest - Why are you interested in the STEAM Scholar program and what do you hope to learn? (max. 250 words)
2. Essay - What is a challenge facing youth that merits greater public attention? (max. 500 words)
3. Resume - including a list of activities, accomplishments, and awards
4. Letter of Recommendation - from a teacher or a mentor (if your teacher or mentor prefers to send the letter directly to our district office, please have them email the letter to Ari.Botbol@mail.house.gov and/or fax to our district office at 847-793-0677). If your teacher is sending a recommendation directly to Ari (ari.botbol@mail.house.gov)– please upload a word document or PDF stating your letter of recommendation will be sent directly to the district office.
5. Signed Parental Authorization Form - parental consent and photo authorization. Please print, have a parent or guardian complete this form, and create a digital copy by scanning a PDF or taking a picture

The link to the application is here: https://schneider.house.gov/students/STEAM-scholars

• Attending a college visit is a great way to learn about colleges/universities.
• College visits are open to Juniors and Seniors and will take place in the College and Career Center.
• To attend a college visit you must both register in Maia Learning and obtain permission to attend from the teacher of the class that you'll be missing 24 school hours in advance (ie. A Monday 8:30am visit requires registration and permission from your teacher by 8:30am the previous Friday).

Here is the full calendar.

CHOICES Fair: A College Planning Event for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans

When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6 pm- 8:30 pm

Where: Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie, IL

Women in Manufacturing

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:30 pm- 6 pm

Where: Advanced Technology Center, 7735 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL

College of Lake County Apprenticeship Awareness Programs

Calendar of Programs 2024- 2025

Manufacturing Apprenticeships Career Pathways

When: October 14, 16, and 17, 2024

Where: College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, 19351 West Washington St., Grayslake, IL

Lake County Construction Trades Career Fair (juniors and seniors only)

When: Thursday, October 17, 9am- 10:30am

Where: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL

Lake County Building Trades Council is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, October 17th for Lake County high school students interested in pursuing a career in the construction trades. Students can learn about the benefits associated with working in the many fields of union construction.

Representatives from the different apprenticeship training programs will be in attendance to answer questions students may have regarding a future in the field of construction.

If you are interested in attending please complete the following form. Bus service from Lakes to the Lake County Fairgrounds to attend the 9 am- 10:30 am session will be provided.

Navigating College Admissions Tests

Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00pm

O’Plaine Campus Auditorium

This presentation is hosted by the College and Career Center at Lakes Community High School and Warren Township High School and attendance is highly recommended. Please join us for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of college admission testing that will be useful to students and parents alike.

Learn what you need to know about the following and more:

• College Admissions and the Modern Testing Dilemma

• Latest Developments in SAT/ACT Digital Transitions

• The Value of the Digital PSAT for Diagnostic and National Merit Purposes

• Choosing Wisely Between Tests and Formats

• Crafting A Personalized Testing and Prep Timeline

• The Evolving Role of AP Grades and Exam Scores

• When To Submit Scores in a Test-Optional Era

• Test Prep Strategies: Cost, Format, Schedule, and Realistic Goals

REGISTRATION: https://www.compassprep.com/events/wths-lakes/

The University of Notre Dame's Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting events in our area!
These events will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity for you and your families to learn more about Notre Dame.

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7 pm

Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road
Lake Forest, IL

Join here!

Wondering how your student is doing in class?

Grades

💯Select Grades

💯Choose your student if you have more than one (upper right)

💯In-Progress - always the most current grade

💯Click the arrow by the Semester grade for details

Missing Assignments

💯Select Assignments

💯Choose your student if you have more than one (upper right)

💯Click the Missing button (blue highlight shows missing assignments, no highlight shows all assignments)

Beginning this school year, all teachers in D117 will use two consistent grading categories: Learning Tasks and Assessments. This shift aims to provide more clarity and consistency across all classes, helping students and parents better understand how grades are determined.

• Learning Tasks are assignments that help students practice and develop new skills. These tasks are usually done during daily lessons and allow students to engage with the material while building their skills. Examples of Learning Tasks include homework, classwork, participation in discussions, and small group activities, among other practice activities.
• Assessments are used to evaluate a student’s mastery of the skills and knowledge taught. These are more formal measures of progress. Assessments may include quizzes, tests, projects, and major essays or presentations.

Monday, September 30th-Field Hockey vs. St. Viator, 4:45 PM (Senior Night)

Monday, September 30th-Volleyball vs. Richmond-Burton, 6:00 PM

Tuesday, October 1st-Soccer vs. North Chicago, 4:30 PM (Senior Night)

Tuesday, October 1st-Volleyball vs. North Chicago, 6:00 PM

Thursday, October 3rd-Tennis hosts "Spirit of the Northwest" Tournament, 1:00 PM

Friday, October 4th-Football vs. North Chicago, 7:00 PM

Click here for the latest Eagle athletic updates!

Tune in to our streamed events: https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/il/?S=lhseagles

Link Leaders will be visiting Freshman Study Halls on Thursday, October 17th. Link Leaders are also planning a social event for Thursday, October 31- more details to come!

• Check our website for the latest info on Club and Activities offerings, meeting dates and times.
• Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter
• Registration is now live for Clubs and Competitive Activities.

Thank you to Student Council for planning a fun week for our Eagles!

Have any ideas you would like to see done this year as a Themed Out Thursday?

Please fill out this form to submit and get in on the fun!

Fab Fridays- wear your Lakes Spirit Wear for a chance to win a gift card! One random Eagle will be selected each week and if they are in spirit wear, they will win an Amazon gift card. If they are not in spirit wear, they win a Lakes t-shirt.

Congrats to Jayla Pinkard, last week's Fab Friday Winner!

Bookmark these!

Calendar

Friends of the Arts

Eagle Theatre

Lakes Live Stream

Lakes YouTube

You now have the ability to track your student's bus. Here is the LINK for you to see and download the information so you can see when and where your student's bus is.

Please contact Lisa Sprague at lisa.sprague@chsd117.org in the Dean's Office with any questions.

The Online Spirit Store is open now until Oct. 6th! Orders will be delivered to Lakes or shipped directly to you the week of Oct. 21st.

SHIPPING NOTE: If you select “ship to the spirit store,” your items can be picked up on Fridays from 10:45am to 1:30pm only. If that time does not work for you, please pay to have your items shipped to your home.

Show your SCHOOL SPIRIT and PRIDE in your STUDENT by purchasing a LAKES YARD SIGN.

Limited special pricing on Home of a Lakes Student or Home of a Lakes Eagle. Get yours for only $10 while supplies last. Contact Judy@jstrong.org.

We offer YARD signs for Sports, Fine Arts and Clubs year-round. You can purchase signs with student name and sports number if you prefer. Just indicate that in comments when ordering. To check out our awesome signs and have them delivered right to your house, click on the following link:

https://www.customlawnsign.com/lakes-community-hs

Note: Shipping costs are the same if you order five signs or one. If your club or sports group has 12 or more orders contact Judy Strong to get a discount on your order at Judy@jstrong.org.

Visit last week's News from the Nest here!

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