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April 17, 2024
Dear District 67 Community:
Thank you to all of our District 67 APT representatives and community members who were able to attend our April 11 presentation on our first year of implementation with Amplify CKLA and ELA. I was pleased to be joined by District Literacy Coach Denise Galatsianos, ELA Department Chair, and Instructional Coach Michael Barry, as we shared stories, reflections, and insights reflecting the positive impact our new English Language Arts resource is having on student learning.
Slides from the presentation may be found here.
Over the course of the year, we've been able to gather feedback from multiple perspectives and will continue to be intentional with our support moving forward. We are so proud of our students for rising to the challenge. We are also tremendously grateful to our teachers for embracing this change and making it a very meaningful year for students.
Thank you to our community for your continued and vested interest in supporting our students. As a reminder, if you have not had a chance to review the parent presentations from the fall, be sure to check out our Teaching and Learning page with links to the videos!
District 115 Board of Education announced the resignation of Dr. Marcus Schabacker, effective April 12. The Board is grateful to Dr. Schabacker, who has served since 2021, for his contributions to the District and wish him well in his future endeavors.
Following the Illinois School Code, the responsibility for filling the vacant position now rests with the remaining board members. They have a 60-day window from Dr. Schabacker's resignation date to accomplish this task. Failure to fill the position within this timeframe will shift the responsibility to the Regional Superintendent of Schools.
The Board encourages all interested and qualified individuals that wish to serve on the Board to submit an application. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Once the Board of Education has reviewed the applications, selected candidates will be interviewed, and an appointee will be installed at the District 115 Board Meeting on June 4, 2024.
The Spring Food Drive Kicks Off on Monday, April 29, and Runs Through Friday, May 3.
Many people are struggling with food insecurity in Lake County. Our spring food drive helps children and families who rely on school meals bridge the gap over the summer when class is not in session.
Donation Items by Grade:
- Preschool & Kindergarten: Cereal Bars/Granola Bars
- 1st: Instant Oatmeal/Canned Fruit
- 2nd: Cereal/Shelf Stable Milk
- 3rd: Peanut Butter & Jelly/Crackers
- 4th: Mac & Cheese Cups/Ravioli Cups
- 5th: Hearty Soup Cups/Tuna
- 6th: Rice/Black Beans
- 7th: SPAM/Canned Corn
- 8th: Canned Chicken/Canned Mixed Vegetables
Please bring your donations to your school, and deposit them in the bins at the front entrance of all elementary school buildings (donations at DPM can be dropped off in the 7/8 cafeteria) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.
On April 11, community members were invited to join Superintendent Dr. Matthew L. Montgomery, project architects, and members of both the District 115 Board of Education and District team, to receive an update on the current status and future plans for Lake Forest High School capital project improvements. The evening presentation, hosted in the Lake Forest High School Library, provided the opportunity for attendees to view updated plans as well as ask questions of the panel.
Highlights of the Forum Included:
- Overview of Project Timeline
- Financial Update by Raymond James
- Enabling Phase and Design Update by Perkins&Will
- “Under the Hard Hat” Bid Process Recap
- Capital Projects Advisory Committee Voices
- CROYA is hosting an Earth Day Service Project on Monday, April 22 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm! Meet at CROYA!
- CROYA’s April Top 10
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There's a lot of information coming in from Lake Forest High School to you, and we want you to be informed on upcoming events, the referendum and more. Take a look at what's featured and click the button below for more information!
- LFHS Alumni Announces Employment and Mentoring Opportunities
- LFHS Foundation Spring Luncheon
Gorton Center Event: Illusionist Jason Bishop
April 19, 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate the Earth with Lake Forest Open Lands!
April 20, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gorton Center Event: Stress Better
April 22, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
FAN Event - Somehow: Thoughts on Love
Join us for an IN-PERSON FAN Event on April 23!
Deerpath Community Park Showcase
May 4, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 17, 2024, 1:00 pm