Everett Newsletter - 1.17.25

January 17, 2025

• 4th Grade World Language Selection
• SLT Cereal Drive
• (Rerun) Carline Refresher
• (Rerun) Cold Weather Clothing/Recess

District 67 News and Events

• Cold Weather Advisory
• You're Invited to a Community Coffee with Dr. Montgomery and the District 67 and 115 Board Presidents
• Mark Your Calendar for Speaking Series Featuring Dr. Doug Bolton

• 2025-2026 Kindergarten Information Night Recording and Presentation Available

• District 67 Preschool Screenings in 2025

• You're Invited to the Lunar New Year Celebration at DPM

• Student Poster Contest - Secretary of State Organ/Tissue Donor Awareness

• Everett APT News
• Thank You for Attending the APT Meeting
• Visiting Scientist
• Teacher Cookie Walk
• GLOW Dance Party

• Today is the Last Day to Submit APT Nominations for the 2025-2027 Term!

• The Spirit of 67 Grant Deadline Has Been Extended to Thursday, February 13!
• Crosstown Congratulations
• Become a Board Member for the Spirit of 67 Foundation!

• Buy Tickets for the Lake Forest High School Winter Play: "Babette's Feast"

• Deerpath Streetscape Project

• Lake Forest Library Event - Blind Date With a Book

• The Second City - Gorton Center Event

• Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony Number 9 Be Part of B9

• Upcoming Winter Programs - Lake Forest Open Lands

• Winterfest - Gorton Center Event

• Mini-Klondike Derby - Scouts BSA Troop 48

• "I and You" at Citadel Theatre

• Bandits Spring Lacrosse for Girls is OPEN!

Dear Parents,

This upcoming week is going to be filled with fun! We are starting the week by holding a “Half Way” assembly filled with teacher relay races, trivia, and games. Each grade level will cheer their grade level teachers on to take home the “prize!” Then, we are inviting visiting scientists into the building to share hands-on activities with the students on Wednesday. Thank you to the APT and Spirit for their support organizing and funding this opportunity. We’ll conclude the week with our January birthday lunches. So fun!!!

The learning highlight this week is from third grade! In Mrs. VanDerveer’s class students engaged in a “Book Cafe” where she “served up” good books from the classroom library! To tie into the unit on light and sound, Mrs. V used ROY G BIV to describe reading.

Reading is:

Remarkable

Outrageous

Your own adventures

Gifts

Brilliant and beloved authors like Beverly Cleary and Jake Maddox

Incredible

Valuable

The kids loved hearing highlights about some books they have never read. Mrs. VanDerveer shared that Choice Read time has been fabulous the last couple of days as kids are excited about what they are reading!

Sincerely,

Megan

• February 7 - Playmakers Assembly for 4th Grade

• February 10 - Lunar New Year Celebration Assembly

• February 11 - Student Heart Challenge

• February 12 - SLT Meeting

• February 12 - Teacher Cookie Walk

• February 13 - Valentine's Day Parties

• February 14 - Institute Day- No student attendance

• 4th Grade families: Please click here to submit your world language preferences by January 24th.

World language selection is upon us! During January 13-24, World Language teachers will show a video for families to select language for 5th grade. A stand alone email with more specific details went out the week of January 6. Please click here to submit your preferences by January 24th.

Coming soon! During the week of 2/11, SLT and Everett will be partnering with Fill-A-Heart to do a cereal drive, with the goal of setting up a school-wide domino chain around the entire school. We are excited to encourage lots of donations so that we can do this! Cereal boxes won't be brought in until 2/11, but we wanted to let everyone know that one of our teachers noticed a great sale on cereal going on at Jewel right now through Tuesday- so, with the long weekend, if you wanted to get a jump start and save some money this is a great deal!

As winter draws near, we want to remind families that we go outside for recess according to the weather watch guidelines from Illinois State Board of Education. Please ensure your child is dressed for the cold, with a warm coat, hat, gloves, and anything else needed to stay comfortable while playing outdoors. For snow, students need boots and snow pants to play in the field and playground. We ask parents to take a moment to label all winter clothing, especially snow pants, with your child's name.

The National Weather Service is forecasting subzero temperatures with wind chills ranging from -15 to -25 degrees on Sunday and Monday. These frigid conditions may impact scheduled extracurricular activities, including athletic practices planned for Monday.

Families are encouraged to monitor updates about activity schedules and plan accordingly for the cold weather. For more information on our inclement weather procedures, please visit our School and Emergency Closings webpage or our Winter Weather 2025 Guidelines.

Thank you for your cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our community. Stay warm!

We are excited to announce another Community Coffee for Districts 67 and 115 at the Gorton Center on February 6, at 6:30 pm! These events will provide an opportunity for the community to connect and engage informally with members of our school board and administration. This event is open to all with the goal of building connections and fostering a stronger, more informed community.

Date: February 6, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Nagel Room, Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

In our January 8 issue of the 411 on 67, Dr. Montgomery invited the community to a speaker series on the power of belonging with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Doug Bolton. This series will give parents resources on how cultivating belonging transforms school culture and strengthens engagement. Those presentations will be held in person on:

• February 5, 6:30 pm: Overscheduled and Overwhelmed: Fostering Resilience in a Culture of High Achievement
• April 3, 6:30 pm: A Book talk hosted by Dr. Montgmoerny on Dr. Bolton’s new book, Untethered: Creating Connected Families, Schools, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation (This book will be released by Penguin Random House on March 17, 2025)

For those who were unable to attend our January 14 Kindergarten Parent Information Night, we want to share some valuable resources! To access the slideshow, please click here, and recording is located at this link. Both resources are located on our website under registration.

For Countdown to Kindergarten events and important dates, please select your home school below:

Cherokee Elementary

Everett Elementary

Sheridan Elementary

We are thrilled to welcome your family to District 67, and we look forward to partnering with you to ensure a wonderful start to your child’s educational journey. Your involvement and support are vital as we work together to create a positive and enriching experience for your child.

District 67 offers an early childhood behavioral and developmental screening for families with children aged 3–5 years old residing within District 67 school boundaries, free of charge.

The next one is February 4 with more dates to come! Appointments are required.

Sign Up for a Preschool Screening HERE

Our District 67 Lunar New Year celebration will take place at the Deer Path Middle School cafeteria and Peck Gym on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

This vibrant event promises unforgettable experiences, including an engaging DPM dragon dance and an electrifying Kung Fu performance.

Guests can also enjoy interactive stations featuring activities such as paper cutting, origami, dragon dance lessons, Chinese games, and much more!

Illinois students (grades K-12), show off your creativity and help raise awareness about organ and tissue donation through the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Awareness Student Poster Contest! Submit your artwork by January 31, 2025, for a chance to have it displayed statewide and featured on LifeGoesOn.com. Winners will be invited to a special ceremony at the Capitol in Springfield. Get involved and spread the word about the importance of organ donation!

Learn More About the Organ/Tissue Donor Awareness Student Poster Contest HERE

Dear Everett Families,

Thank you to all the parents who attended our APT meeting this past Wednesday. We always have great speakers and plenty of information to share. There are two more meetings left! Don’t miss out on February 19 at 9:30 am, or mark your calendars for our evening meeting on April 16 at 7:00 pm.

Add these upcoming events to your calendar:

January 22 – Visiting Scientists at Everett. The Mobile Ed STEAM Museum will give students the opportunity to explore at least 10 different interactive STEAM exhibits set up in the Everett gym. Parent volunteers will be needed. If you’re interested, please email me at fogggetti17@hotmail.com for either:

• Morning session: 8:00-10:30 am (Yakes & Fabbri, Bouy & Kelly, Constable, Bohlin, Banach)
• Afternoon session: 12:00-2:30 pm (remaining classrooms)

February 12 – APT-Sponsored Teacher Cookie Walk for Valentine’s Day. Look out for a SignUpGenius link soon to let us know which sweet treat you’d like to contribute.

February 21 – GLOW Dance Party for all Everett students. More details coming soon. Volunteers will be welcomed.

We are also planning to join efforts with our Student Leadership Team for another Fill-A-Heart pantry drive in February. Stay tuned!

Keep up with special events happening at Everett!

• Visit Everett’s APT Facebook page here
• Follow us on Instagram: @everetteaglesAPT

Happy MLK Day, and enjoy the long weekend,

Mary Dana Maggiolino
Everett APT President 2023-2025
fogggetti17@hotmail.com

Nominations are now being solicited for the following District 67 APT Executive Board positions to serve during the 2025-2027 school years.

• APT Executive Board President

• APT Executive Board Recording Secretary

• APT President, DPM School

• APT President, Cherokee School

• APT President, Everett School

Please note that nominees MUST have prior experience serving on an APT Board (or as a Room Parent) in order to be considered. See the Nomination Form for descriptions of the positions being nominated.

If you would like to nominate someone (including yourself), you may do so in one of the following ways:

• Complete the google form linked HERE

• Download the 2025-27 APT Nomination Form HERE or from the District website.

• Complete the form and email it to mtaubensee@me.com

• Complete the form and mail/drop off to Michelle Taubensee, 330 Scott Street, Lake Forest, IL

• Contact Michelle Taubensee via email at mtaubensee@me.com or by calling or texting 630-217-3269 to submit possible candidate names.

FINAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025

Questions? Contact Michelle Taubensee, Executive APT VP & APT Nominating Committee Chair, at the email address or phone number listed above.

Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions!

This is a great opportunity for students to share creative ideas to improve our school. Participation is optional, but we’d love to see as many ideas as possible.

Key Details:

• Mission: To raise funds and resources for enriching educational and cultural experiences for District 67 students, staff, and families.
• How to 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. Submit: Email a photo of the completed sheet to spiritof67@lfschools.net.
3. Next Steps: Once submitted, you’ll receive a link to the official Grant Application Form to complete with a parent.

Important Dates:

• Deadline: Thursday, February 13, 2025
• Grant Awards: Announced Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Questions? Contact spiritof67@lfschools.net. Thank you for encouraging your child’s creativity!

🏆 Fundraising Goal and Holiday Bonus Update

• All D67 schools reached their annual fundraising goals by December 31, 2024!

• As a result, each school received:

• 💰 $1,000 for meeting the goal

• 🎉 $500 holiday bonus for reaching the target on time

📣Reminder: The CrossTown competition is ongoing!

• 🏆 The school with the highest family participation in donating to the Spirit of 67 will be announced as the winner on April 18, 2025.

• 🍧 The winning school will enjoy a popsicle party!

💼 Become a Board Member for the Spirit of 67 Foundation!

• We are looking for new Spirit of 67 Foundation board members to share their talent in 2025!

• Bring your skills, enthusiasm, and ideas to help us provide enriching educational and cultural experiences for Lake Forest District 67's students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Interested in joining? Learn more and submit your interest in our open roles!

January 30, 31, & February 1, 2025 | 7:00 pm | The Little Theater
Directed by Sara Dreiling

Join us for Babette's Feast, an adaptation of Isak Dinesen’s classic tale that explores grace, forgiveness, and the power of community. When Babette, a mysterious French refugee, sacrifices everything to host a lavish dinner, her guests experience a profound transformation, discovering the beauty of generosity and connection.

Seating is reserved, and doors open at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss this rich and moving theatrical event!

Click HERE to Buy Tickets for Babette's Feast

Deerpath Streetscape Project

We want to make you aware of an upcoming road construction project that may impact your commute to and from school. Starting this week, the City of Lake Forest will begin Phase 1 of the Deerpath Streetscape Project, which will affect traffic patterns along Deerpath Road. During this phase, traffic will be limited to one-way eastbound only between Green Bay Road and Western Avenue.

This may add a few extra minutes to your morning and afternoon routines. The City of Lake Forest is working collaboratively to minimize disruption during school drop off and pickup times, and we are keeping our transportation provider, Olson, informed. For more information, please visit the City of Lake Forest website.

Lake Forest Library Event - Blind Date With a Book

January 14 - February 14, 2025

Visit the Rotunda, Teen Space, and Children’s Library to check out our Blind Date books and audiobooks. You can't judge them by their covers because we've wrapped them in festive paper.

The Second City - Gorton Center Event

January 18, 2025 I 7:30 pm

Back by popular demand, The Second City is coming to Gorton! Famous for their legendary improvisation, the iconic Chicago theater makes America laugh at pop culture, headlines, scandals, and trends. No need to trek down to the city, Gorton is bringing the fun to Lake Forest! Enjoy dinner in town, then stroll over to Gorton for the show.

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony Number 9 Be Part of B9

January 19, 2025

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony on January 19, 2025, at the James Lumber Performing Arts Center in Grayslake, Illinois!

Upcoming Winter Programs - Lake Forest Open Lands

School’s Out! at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve

Monday, January 20, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am or 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Winterfest - Gorton Center Event

January 24-25, 2025

Gorton Center presents Mountainfilm on Tour January 24 & 25, paired with Winterfest, an après-ski themed event featuring live acoustic music and food trucks. Cozy up in your best après-ski attire, enjoy drinks by the fire, and connect with friends in the Stuart Room ski lodge. Winterfest starts Friday at 6:00 pm (films at 7:00 pm) and continues Saturday from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm. For details and tickets, visit gortoncenter.org.

Mini-Klondike Derby - Scouts BSA Troop 48

February 2, 2025 | 1:00 pm

Scouts BSA Troop 48 of Lake Forest is hosting its 6th annual "Mini-Klondike Derby" event at Northcroft Park on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm. This fun, free outdoor event is open to elementary and middle school youth (grades K-8) accompanied by a parent. RSVP is required.

"I and You" at Citadel Theatre

I and You is an ode to youth, life, love and the strange beauty of human connectedness . Buy your tickets for February 21 - March 23, 2025

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