DPM Newsletter - 10.4.24

• Our Building News
• DPM Conferences 10/24-25
• Pick Up from After School Clubs & Events
• Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
• *REPEAT* Lost & Found Items

• District 67 News
• Fall 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
• Due October 15 - Required Health Forms for the 2024/2025 School Year

• Join Us Monday for the Final Community Safety Series Event: Internet Crimes Against Children

• Great Full Market 2024

• APT News and Events

• District 67 Executive October APT Meeting Student Behavior Panel Discussion

• Great Full Market 8th Grade Toiletry Drive
  
• Donations Needed for Teacher Conference Dinner
• DPM Raises 1,800 Books for Bernie's Book Bank
• Community Safety Series

• Spirit News and Events
  
• Home & Garden Tour Success!
• Annual Crosstown Challenge Underway!
• Employer Donation Matching
  
• Thank you!

• Community News and Events
• Lake Forest High School News
• Tickets on Sale for LFHS APT Be True to Your School Event
• Born in the USA - Gorton Center Event
• "The Cottage" by Sandy Rustin - Performing at the Citadel Theatre
  
• Chalk the Walk With the Deer Path Art League
  
• Mr. V's Day Off from School: All-Day Camp for Local Kids
• School's Out Prowl in Prairie - Lake Forest Open Lands
  

Dear DPM Families,

DPM's Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 24th between 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Friday, October 25th between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM through the Meet The Teacher online platform. Reference the District 67 News section below for additional information including how to sign up for conference slots when the registration window opens on Monday, October 7th. Please join us to learn more about your child’s educational growth and experiences!

Thank you and have a restful weekend,

Dr. Michelle Shinn, 5/6 Principal

Mr. Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal

Monday, October 7

• Early Release

• Sign up here for Study Hall

Tuesday, October 8

• No Events

Wednesday, October 9

• Picture Retake Day in Cube (5/6) & Haskins (7/8) 8:00-12:00pm

Thursday, October 10

• Guest Musician: Mark Olen and the Salsa All Stars for Band Students

Friday, October 11

• 8th Grade Community Service Opportunity: GreatFULL Market Donation Sorting during 8th Grade Lunch

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

We kindly ask all parents and guardians to ensure that students participating in extracurricular clubs and athletics are picked up promptly at the designated time. Our staff is dedicated to providing enriching experiences beyond school hours, but it is important for everyone’s safety and convenience that pick-ups are timely.

Please reach out to your student's club sponsor or athletic coach if have any questions about the pick up procedures for their respective after school activity.

The DPM World Language Department invites DPM Students and Staff to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by participating in a Spirit Week beginning October 7. All are welcome to celebrate the many different cultures we have in our Deer Path community. A big thank you to our wonderful World Language department for shining a spotlight on the contributions of all students and families from around the world.

Our lost and found has filled up since the start of the school year: water bottles, jackets, hoodies, lunch bags, and more! Please help us reunite items with owners by putting student names on the things they bring to school. If your student is missing anything, please tell them to check the tables in the cafeteria or the lost and found bins outside of both main offices. Thank you!

All EC-8 conferences will take place in person with the booking system Meet the Teacher. The link (below) will be used for scheduling.

Grade 5- 8 conferences are 5-minute conferences and are all held virtually.

Online Conference Scheduling Period

You can schedule your Parent-Teacher conferences anytime between

October 7 at 9:00 am - October 18 at 11:00 pm

After this open window of time you will need to contact each teacher individually to book a conference.

Web Address for Scheduling

d67.meettheteacher.com

Signup Instructions

A do not reply email has been sent to you with your login information titled "Parent Teacher Conference Log-in"

Please refer to the documents below, which contain everything you’ll need to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conferences online.

Instructions (English)

Need Help? Please email d67learns@lfschools.net

Illinois law requires that all students present evidence of a physical examination and immunization in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health schedule in order to attend school. As of October 15, 2024, they may not attend school if these requirements are not met.

• 6th Grade:

  • Updated physical with record of required immunizations
  • Dental exam

• New Students to D67:

  • Updated physical with record of required immunizations
  • Eye exam
  • Dental exam

• Middle School Sports Clearance:

  • Updated physical or IHSA sports forms are valid for 13 months
  • Updated forms must be on file prior to the first day of tryouts

Additional Reminders:

• If your student takes medication or requires an emergency action plan, forms must be completed annually by your physician.

Please contact your building nurse with any questions.

Hannah Clouse (5/6)
hclouse@lfschools.net

Heather Egenthal (7/8)
hegenthal@lfschools.net

In addition to these assessments, classroom teachers use other tools like Fastbridge (which you received last week) and NWEA MAP to guide instruction and determine if intervention or enrichment is needed. You will be notified if your child is recommended for additional services.

Our final sessions, focusing on internet crimes against children, will be in person on Monday, October 7, at CROYA.

• Morning Session: 9:30 am
• Evening Session: 7:00 pm

School Districts 65, 67, and 115 will co-host the annual Great Full Market with Beacon Place and Quest Food Management Services on Sunday, October 20, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The Great Full Market is a free farmers market and family festival for residents of Waukegan. The event will take place on the grounds of Beacon Place located at 603 S. McAlister Ave. in Waukegan. For more information and to donate, please click here to visit our website.

Join us for a panel discussion on student behavior featuring D67 staff and administrators.We will provide an overview of our district-wide framework and philosophy for supporting a safe learning environment and share how school teams support the most challenging behaviors...with plenty of time for Q&A.

Date: October 10, 2024

Coffee: 9:00 am

Meeting: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Location: Board Room, Administration Center - 300 South Waukegan Road

Kudos are in order—DPM raised 1,800 children’s books for Bernie’s Book Bank from the families at Deer Path Middle School. This is enough books to provide 225 children with a bag of books this year. Way to go!!

I hope you’ll join me on Monday night (10/7) for the last APT sponsored Community Safety series event to learn more about Internet and Crimes Against Children.

I’m in awe of how many great things are happening at DPM!

Cheers,

Kristin McCain, DPM APT President

Kristinmccain@gmail.com

773-383-7951 (cell)

🎉 Home & Garden Tour Success!

• Our recent Home & Garden Tour achieved the highest attendance and grossing numbers in event history!

• A huge thank you to all homeowners, volunteers, sponsors, guests, and raffle participants—your support means the world to us!

• Please watch this video of the Home Tour to relive the highlights!

📚 Annual Crosstown Challenge Underway!

• Schools that reach 80% family participation or 70% at DPM will receive an extra $1,000 in grant awards!

• Hit these percentages by December 31 for a chance to win an additional $500 bonus!

• For more details and to make your annual donation, visit our website.

👜 Employer Donation Matching

• Did you know some employers match donations to the Spirit?

• Check with your HR department to find out if your employer participates!

🙏 Thank You!

• The lasting legacy of our district is due to the generosity of our families and local businesses. Thank you for all you do!

• For questions, email us at info@spiritof67foundation.org.

Top Ten Events Happening at CROYA This September

Fall 7th/8th Grade Dance - Friday, October 11, 2024, from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at CROYA!

• Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at croya.com starting Friday, October 4, 2024.
  

7th/8th Grade Trip to Six Flags Fright Fest - Monday, October 14, 2024, from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm.

• Limited space is available. A waiver and fee are required to hold a spot.
  

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

If your student wants to take the CROYA van from the high school, they will need a van waiver. You can find it here or at CROYA.com

Please join the APT for a fun tailgate experience to raise funds for our LFHS Student Programs at Duffer's Pub on Sunday, October 6, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Click Here for More Information.

Born in the USA - Gorton Center Event

October 5, 2024, 7:30 pm

This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show.

"The Cottage" by Sandy Rustin - Performing at the Citadel Theatre Through October 13!

The Cottage by Sandy Rustin Straight from Broadway, this recent hit directed by Jason Alexander starring Eric McCormick (Will and Grace) is a brand-new, side-splitting romp.

Chalk the Walk With the Deer Path Art League

October 13, 2024, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join in the fun with this imaginative event for the whole family. This is our way to spark, nurture, and enhance creativity in our community. Chalk is lovingly provided by Deer Path Art League.

Mr. V's Day Off from School: All-Day Camp for Local Kids

October 14, 2024, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sign Up for “Mr. V's Day Off from School” on Monday, October 14, 2024, the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday.

School's Out Prowl in Prairie - Lake Forest Open Lands

Monday, October 14,9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Spend your day out of school with LFOLA! Join us for a prowl on the prairie.