DPM Newsletter - 11.15.24

• Our Building News
• DPM - Spirit of 67 Crosstown Contest
• **Attention G8 Families** - 8th Grade Class Yearbook Photo during Monday Advisory
• Safety Reminder for Bicyclist and e-Scooters
• **REPEAT** Tardy Notifications - Starting Trimester 2
  
• **REPEAT** Absences Around Thanksgiving Break
  

• District 67 News
• Winter MAP Testing
• Catch the Highlights of the Annual Great Full Market!

• Grateful for Your Support in the District 67 APT Thanksgiving Food Drive!

• APT News and Events
• Thank You
• APT Thanksgiving Food Drive Donors
• Community Service Reps
• APT Community Relations Chairs
• APT Meeting

• Spirit News and Events
• Congratulations to Deer Path Middle School & Everett School – Our Spirit of 67 Crosstown Contest Grant Winners!

• Community News and Events
• Lake Forest High School News
• THIS WEEKEND - Buy Tickets for the Frosh/Soph Play, The Alibis
• THIS WEEKEND - LFHS Football ISHA Quarterfinal Featured on Live TV as Game of the Week

• You're Invited to the Annual LFHS Spaghetti Dinner to Support the Music Program!

• You're Invited to the Next District 115 Referendum Community Update
• Girls Youth Wrestling at Libertyville
• Lake Forest Open Lands - November and Family Children's Programming
• Virtual FAN Event: You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child's Mental Health

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

• Gorton Center Event - Home Alone Movie Showing

Dear DPM Families,

It’s hard to believe, but we are already a third of the way through the school year! Families will be receiving their student’s Trimester 1 Report Card next week with grades and comments from their teachers. We want to thank our students, staff, and families for all of their hard work toward making learning come alive at Deer Path since August.

We also want to take a moment to recognize the generosity of the DPM community for their generous donations to the Spirt of 67 Crosstown Contest. Deer Path is honored to be the first school in the district to reach its participation target. The funds from the Crosstown Content Grant will be used to enrich the educational experience of our students. Already this year alone, our DPM students have had the opportunity to work alongside guest authors, artists, musicians, and filmmakers. All of that would not be possible without the unwavering support of the Spirit. Thank you to all who contributed!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Dr. Michelle Shinn, 5/6 Principal

Mr. Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal

Monday, November 18

• 8th Grade Class Yearbook Photo during Advisory

• Early Release

• Sign up here for Study Hall

Tuesday, November 19

• DPM APT Meeting @ Haskins 9:30–10:30am

• Report Cards Sent Electronically

Wednesday, November 20

• No Events

Thursday, November 21

• No Events

Friday, November 22

• No Events

  
  

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

We are reaching out with an important reminder regarding bicycle/scooter safety for students traveling to and from school. We ask for your support in reinforcing safe habits, particularly at intersections, to help ensure the well-being of all our students.

Please remind your children to:

1. Always slow down and stop at intersections: Many intersections, especially the major ones on the route to school, require extra caution. Slowing down and stopping gives students a chance to check for any oncoming vehicles and make safe decisions before crossing.
2. Wear a helmet: Wearing a helmet is essential for safety and the best way to protect yourself.
3. Walk your wheels: To avoid collisions with pedestrians, please remind your child to walk scooters and bikes in the Central Business District.

Our goal is to help students develop safe riding habits and arrive at school safely each day. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for encouraging these important safety practices.

SRO Maj & SRO Long

Time management and responsibility are essential skills that will benefit students in their academic journey and beyond. Arriving on time for classes not only shows respect for the classroom environment but also helps students develop a sense of routine and accountability.

We will begin sending automated tardy notifications for Trimester 2 for all students in grades 6-8 based on the following thresholds. Notifications and responses will be issued by a Dean.

• Grade 6
• 6 tardies per class : WARNING 1=Verbal warning, Teacher directed conversation
• 9 tardies per class : WARNING 2= Dean Supportive Conversation
• 12 tardies per class: WARNING 3= 30 minute Time-Owed (before/ after school), reflection and reteaching

• Grade 7-8
• 3 tardies per class = WARNING 1 = Verbal warning
• 6 tardies per class = WARNING 2 = Two lunch/recess reflections
• 9 tardies per class = WARNING 3 = 30-minute time owed (before/after school) and parent conversation
• 12 tardies per class= WARNING 4 = 45-minute time owed (before/after school), reflection and parent meeting

Please contact your child’s teacher directly if you have questions if you have questions about your child’s tardiness.

Thanksgiving Break is coming up November 27-29! Please contact the SCHOOL OFFICE at dpmattendance56@lfschools.net or dpmattendance78@lfschools.net if you have any planned student absences or please report your absence through PowerSchool.

District 67 students in grades 2-8 will take the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) from December 3-5.Makeup tests will take place through December 13.

Please make sure your student brings a fully charged iPad to school every day while testing.

MAP is a Common Core-aligned, adaptive, computer-based assessment. This nationally normed assessment is designed to measure growth over time in the areas of reading and math and is an indicator for how a student may perform on the Spring Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) state assessment. The District utilizes the achievement and growth data from MAP to inform instructional planning for individuals and groups of students; and measure growth from year-to-year.

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!

Thank you to everyone who donated food and signed up to help sort donations at DPM this afternoon! Your support is making a real difference for families facing food insecurity in Lake County, and we are grateful for your generosity.

Dear DPM Families,

Thank you to everyone who contributed food to the annual HUGS Food Drive!!

Cool Ministries Food Pantry, North Chicago Community Partners and Beacon Place were touched by the turnout.

Thank you to DPM Community Service Reps Heidi Clifton and Raquel Jackson for leading DPM’s efforts.

Thank you to APT Exec Community Relations Chairs Carrie Cole and Chrissy Sieman, also DPM parents for connecting this year’s food drive with worthy partners. We appreciate all that you do to raise awareness for food insecurity in Lake County.

DON’T MISS OUT!

Tuesday, Nov 19 the DPM APT Meeting featuring guest speakers Dr. Matt Montgomery and Chuck Walsh, Director of School Safety will take place in the 7/8 Haskins Center. Join us for coffee 9am followed by important updates and a Q&A.

Have a great weekend! During this season of gratitude hope to enjoy seeing highlights of this year’s GreatFULL Market at: GreatFULL Market 2024

Cheers,

Kristin McCain

DPM APT President

Deer Path Middle School & Everett School both reached their participation goals on the same day, earning them the title of Spirit of 67 Crosstown Contest Winners!

• Deer Path Middle School:

• Reached 70% participation goal

• Awarded $3,500 in Crosstown Contest Grant

• $2,000 base award ($1,000 per campus)

• $1,000 bonus for hitting the goal early

• $500 bonus for being the first school in the district to reach the goal!

• Everett School:

• Reached 80% participation goal

• Awarded $2,000 in Crosstown Contest Grant

• $1,000 base award

• $500 bonus for hitting the goal early

• $500 bonus for being the first school in the district to reach the goal!

These funds will be used to provide enriching educational and cultural experiences for students, staff, and families in Lake Forest School District 67. Stay tuned to find out how each school will use their award!

• Closures: CROYA will be closed after school on Friday, November 22, and Monday, November 25, due to the High School CROYA Retreat.

Annual Poinsettia Sale
The Annual CROYA Poinsettia Sale is underway! Orders can be placed until November 20. Call (847) 810-3980 or order online at croyapoinsettia.com.

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

There's a lot of information coming in from Lake Forest High School, and we want you to be informed on upcoming events, the referendum, and more. Take a look at what's featured, and click the links below for more information!

• THIS WEEKEND - Buy Tickets for the Frosh/Soph Play, The Alibis

Tune in this weekend to support the Lake Forest Scouts as they face off against the Geneva Vikings this Saturday.

Buy tickets to attend here.

Click the picture to enlarge it for more information to watch this game live!

The Lake Forest High School Music Program, in partnership with Applause (our parent booster organization), cordially invites you to the event of the year: the annual Spaghetti Dinner! This cherished tradition celebrates our students' talents as they present a holiday concert for the community.

The festivities begin on December 8, at 3:00 pm with a Band and Orchestra performance, followed by a delicious spaghetti dinner accompanied by small ensembles of students singing and playing music throughout the meal. We’ll conclude the evening with a choir concert at 7:00 pm

We look forward to sharing this special night with you—please join us!

Please use this link to purchase tickets.

Click on the pictures below to enlarge them for more information!

With the Enabling Phase coming to a close and Phase One construction work beginning to take shape, please join us to hear an update on our progress and future plans.

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

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:

Girls Youth Wrestling at Libertyville

This program focuses on wrestling fundamentals in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Beginners are welcome!

Lake Forest Open Lands - November and Family Children's Programming

Lake Forest Open Lands has fun family events throughout the entire month of November! Click her for more information on events like:

• Take a Hike to Honor Our Veterans - November 16

• Join Lake Forest Open Lands for live music with Lovell VA House Band, guided hikes of the Mellody Farm Preserve and a light lunch.

• Pottery on the Prairie - November 17 and 24

• Tuesday on the Trail Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve - November 19

• Feast for the Animals - November 27

Virtual FAN Event: You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child's Mental Health

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.

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!

Gorton Center Event - Home Alone Movie Showing

November 29, 2024, 1:00 pm

Join us to watch Home Alone, a classic Christmas movie about an eight-year-old troublemaker who mistakenly left home alone and must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.