Friday Fanscout, November 15, 2024

• Confidential Reporting Tool
• Forest Scout Friday
• LFHS Football IHSA Quarterfinal Featured on Live TV as Game of the Week

• First Semester Final Exam Schedule and Information
• Good Gobble

• Alumni Panel
• Applause Spaghetti Dinner/Fundraiser
• Athletics
• Author Visit Toya Wolfe
• Choir Newsletter
• CROYA
• Great Full Market
• LFHS Morning News
• LFHS Theater Spirit Wear and Yard Signs
• Outdoor Ed and Hungry Monkey
• Theater - The Alibis
• Veterans Day Assembly
• 45th Annual Holiday Boutique

• Alumni News

• District 115 Referendum Community Update

• FAN Event: You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child's Mental Health
• Graduation 2025 Reminders & Helpful Hints
• Graduation Survey - Class of 2025 Families, We Want to Hear From You!
• Lake Forest Civic Orchestra
• LFHS Foundation Spring Luncheon
• LFHS Foundation Spring Luncheon Volunteers Needed
• Student One Pager
• Winter Activity Bus Sign-Up Available for LFHS Students

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Dear Lake Forest Community High School,

Happy Friday! With Thanksgiving a couple of weeks away, I wanted to defer most of my message to reminding everyone to consider FILLING OUT A GOOD GOBBLE THANK YOU TO STAFF . With only 10 days left, I would love to share grateful messages from our community to our staff right before they leave for Thanksgiving! It is quick and easy, and you can fill out as many as you would like!

Please encourage your Scout to fill them out as well.

There is a ton to celebrate–read on–and remember, send your shout outs and community information to both Elisa Smith (esmith@lfschools.net) or me (elenart@lfschools.net), so that we never miss a beat!

Your proud principal,

Erin

We want to reassure students, parents, staff, and the community that maintaining a safe learning environment is our highest responsibility as a school community. We encourage anyone with concerns about misconduct, past or present, to use the LFHS Confidential Reporting Tool or to contact local law enforcement. The crisis hotline Text For Help is also available as provided by LEAD at 844-823-5323 (community code: LAKECO).

This Week in The Forest Scout

Friday Five: The Friday Five features students and staff doing their part to make LFHS a better place.

Overall Must Read:

• Editors in Chief Reese Harper and Lyla Carney cover Voices at LFHS: How the Community is Reacting to the 2024 Presidential Election

• Opinion Editor Stella Henretta with Lost Hopes and Dreams with the 2024 Election

In LFHS:

• In LFHS Editor Amelia Hansen covers the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

• Staff Writer Catie Seduchak shares how Alumna Alexandra Fontana Earned a Spot in the Boston Marathon

In Between the Lines:

• Editor in Chief Clara Collis and Sports Editor Ryan Valentincic cover the Football Team Defeating Libertyville in the Playoffs

In Our Opinion:

• In LFHS Editor Sara Drowne shares why she Stopped Talking About Grades

• Staff Writer Anna Braun thinks Owalas are the Best Water Bottle on the Market

In Culture:

• Staff Writer Sophia Shader with 2024 Gift Guide- Girls Edition

In Style:

• Staff Writer Carm Ventura hosts Stylish Scouts featuring Alex Reidy

Watch it:

• Staff Writers Evelyn Marshall and Josie Irvin with What’s in His Closet? Ft. Maxim Cusack

• Staff Writers Mia Konkol and Addington Leahy are back with Buzzer Beater Ep. 3: LFHS Edition

Nov 14-16: Frosh/Soph Play (Little Theater) 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Nov 21: Band Honors Recital (winds) 10:30 - 11:45 AM (RMA)

Nov 21: Freshman Counselor Seminar (Students Only)

Nov 26: Alumni Panel 2:35 PM (8th Period) - RMA

Nov 27-29: Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students and Staff)

Dec 2: Deadline to Drop a Class

Dec 5: BPAC Meeting 6:30 PM

Dec 6: Hot Cocoa Friday 7:30 - 8:15 AM

Dec 8: Applause Spaghetti Dinner/Concerts 3:00 PM

Dec 10: D115 Board Meeting 7:00 PM (West Campus)

Dec 12: Referendum Update 6:30 PM (RMA)

Dec 13: Hot Cocoa Friday 7:30 - 8:15 AM

Please click on the link below for more information on first semester finals.

First Semester Final Exam Information

Our Good Gobble is back! Send a Good Gobble to a staff member and make their day! Tell them how fantastic they are and how much you appreciate them!

The 2024 LFHS Alumni Panel will take place at November 26 at 2:35 pm (8th Period) in RMA! Stop by to see what our Scouts are achieving after high school.

Girls Cross Country finished 18th in Class 2A this past weekend at the IHSA State Finals - Way to go Girls!

Winter sports for dance, cheer, girls & boys basketball, wrestling, and gymnastics are all underway with boys swim/dive scheduled to begin the last week of November.

Shout out to all the Lake Forest Athletic Department game workers - ticket takers, supervisors, scoreboard and pressbox operators, announcers, grounds crew, parking lot attendants, Dean's office, police and ambulance - THANK YOU for all of your amazing support as we have been hosting multiple state series events and your work is so very much appreciated.

The Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) had the privilege of meeting with sports psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo this week. Dr. Lombardo offered valuable insights into mental resilience, performance under pressure, and strategies for fostering a healthy mindset both on and off the field. Dr. Lombardo’s expertise provided SALT members with tools to enhance their leadership roles and support their teams effectively. Thank you Dr. Lombardo for meeting with our athletes!

LFHS had the pleasure of welcoming acclaimed author Toya Wolfe for a special visit. Wolfe, known for her award-winning novel "Last Summer on State Street," engaged with students and faculty, sharing insights into her writing journey and the themes of her work. "Last Summer on State Street" is a poignant coming-of-age story set in Chicago's Robert Taylor Homes, reflecting Wolfe's own upbringing. The novel has received critical acclaim, including praise from The New York Times Book Review, and has won multiple awards, such as the Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award.

Wolfe's visit provided LFHS students with a unique opportunity to connect with a prominent literary figure and gain deeper understanding of the creative process behind her celebrated work. Thank you Toya for spending your morning with our students and staff!

Click here to read the November Choir Newsletter!

Annual Poinsettia Sale is here! This year you can order from youth that are selling them, or order online at croyapoinsettia.com

Catch the highlights of the annual Great Full Market! Co-hosted by School Districts 65, 67, and 115, this free farmers market and family festival invited Waukegan residents to gather for fresh produce, pantry items, and festive fun. Families enjoyed treats like hot chocolate and churros, while kids got involved with Lotería, face painting, and crafts led by Lake Forest and Lake Bluff students. Relive the community spirit and see all the memorable moments—watch now!

PALS is excited to announce the LFHS Theater yard sign and spirit wear ordering is now open!

Embrace the theater community by ordering a $90 yard sign. These signs make a great holiday gift and are perfect for showing your community spirit.

Sign Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xanUqSYqTInqqX4z5ltJrfcZA0qib1GPu61KBDt837I/viewform?edit_requested=true

Deadline: November 19th Pickup: Post Net, 2-3 weeks after the deadline.

Spirit Wear

Show your support for the stage by choosing from a variety of LFHS Theater items, including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more.

Spirit Wear Link: https://lfhspals2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Deadline: November 19th at 11:59 PM

Outdoor Ed classes teamed up with Ms. Cindy Kienzle and her daughter Lily (LFHS junior) from Hungry Monkey Baking Company to make a Triple Chocolate Brownie...using camping stoves.

The results were excellent. There is a seasoned touch required to perfecting these in the kitchen and an extra challenge needed to perfect the baking portion using camping stoves. The students in all classes were outstanding. Big THANK YOU to our friends from Hungry Monkey. Their knowledge, passion and enthusiasm made the experience extra special.

LFHS had our annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday. The RMA filled with students and veterans, all gathered to honor and celebrate those who served. Our talented school band performed songs from each branch of the Armed Forces creating a powerful atmosphere of unity and respect. Senior Rose Meyer, with her beautiful voice, sang "America the Beautiful," adding an emotional and inspiring touch to the ceremony and our talented Foresters sang "The Star Spangled Banner". It was a day to remember and a powerful tribute to our veterans.

The American Legion annually sponsors an art contest to allow LFHS students to showcase what Veterans Day means to them. Contest winners receive a prize and will also have a donation made to an LFHS organization on their behalf. Congratulations to Lily Lamp for winning the art contest this year!

45th Annual Holiday Boutique - Women's Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

November 21-23, 2024 at the Forester Hotel

Click above to learn more information!

Class of 2014 10th Reunion

November 30, 2024

For more information, please email LFHS2014Reunion@gmail.com

With the Enabling Phase coming to a close, we are pleased to report we are on time and under budget. Please join us to hear an update on our progress and future plans as we look toward Phase One construction.

Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Raymond Moore Auditorium at Lake Forest High School East Campus, 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL

November 18, 2024, 7:00 pm

We're excited for the upcoming online FAN event, featuring Christine M. Crawford, MD, MPH and Tramaine Presley, Psy.D., LCPC, LMHC.

Click Here to Learn More and Register

We’re seeking your input to help shape the graduation plans for the Class of 2025 and future graduates. Your feedback is valuable as we navigate logistical hurdles and ensure the event reflects what matters most to you.

Please use the button below to complete the survey.

SEEKING LUNCHEON SPONSORS & AUCTION DONATIONS

LFHS Foundation is gearing up for our annual Spring Luncheon, Celebrating Educational Excellence, on May 2, 2025. We have a beautiful venue: Knollwood Club. We have an engaging speaker: Harlan Cohen. Now we need SPONSORS & AUCTION DONATIONS. If your family or business would like to support LFHS and help fund future grants as a SPONSOR or AUCTION DONOR you can do so directly via our event website using the link LFHSLunch25.givesmart.com or by downloading the forms on our website at lfhsfoundation.org/donors--sponsors.

Those with questions should contact Nicole Phelan about sponsorship or Kirstin Carruthers about auction donations.

The Foundation is also seeking volunteers to serve on our SPRING LUNCHEON & AUCTION Committee. This committee will be responsible for planning and executing the spring luncheon and online auction. We have board members leading the committee and numerous additional trustees volunteering to help out. We welcome additional volunteer power to help with planning, logistics, gift bags, helping with the auction, set up/clean up, and day of support. Sign up using our volunteer form. https://forms.gle/D7dg67qTJzQBLpTb8

Here is the updated student one pager.

Student One Pager

The free activity bus for students is up and running and will be changing schedule a bit to accommodate the winter sports.

Winter sports hours start on Monday, Nov. 11th (yes! this coming Monday)

Route #1 will depart from East Campus at 4:45 p.m.

Route #2 will depart from East Campus at 6 p.m.