Sheridan Newsletter - 4.17.25

April 17, 2025

• Week's highlights
• Upcoming Family Sharing Night ~ 4.24.25
• Spring Book Fair ~ 4.24.25
• SPARK Readers ~ 4.25.25
• 2025-2026 School Supply Orders

District 67 News and Events

• BrightArrow Emergency Test Message – April 22

• 🌸 Last Chance to Purchase Spirit of 67 Early Bird Spring Paddle Event Tickets! 🌸

• Calendar Alert: No School Friday, April 18 or Monday, April 21

• Incoming 5th Grade Parents - You're Invited to Jump-Start to 5th Grade at DPM

• A Look Ahead on Lunch

• Securly Pilot Update

• Spring Health Reminders from the District 67 Health Services Office

• You're Invited to a Family Event Blooming With Fun: G2G Garden Market

• Opportunities for Volunteering
• Upcoming April Dates
• Upcoming May Dates

• "Luck of the Bid" Buy-In Parties

• It’s the Final Countdown for the District 67 Crosstown Competition!

• Buy Tickets for the LFHS Musical "Cinderella"

• A Reminder About Scooter Safety and City Ordinance

• Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Experience Survey

• Lake Forest Open Lands - April Family and Children's Programming

• LF Parks and Recreation - Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza

• Virtual FAN Event: Ordinary Magic

• Lake Forest Open Lands - Celebrate Earth

• Hope Rally - A Benefit Concert for Olivia Rubek

• Virtual FAN Event: Rise Above: Overcome a Victim

• Lake Forest Open Lands - Cattails and Kiddies Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential

Dear Sheridan Families,

This week went by in a FLASH! We are enjoying the signs of spring and the opportunity to enjoy outdoor recess every day. We all benefit from a burst of fresh air and runaround time!

Spring is “field trip season” and we have several coming up. This week and next, our Second Grade classes are visiting Lake Forest Open Lands to explore prairie and wetland ecosystems. Their trip focuses on investigating the living and non-living characteristics of each ecosystem, and comparing/contrasting the adaptations of animals living in those conditions. Next week, Third Grade will be going bowling in support of their Science unit on force and motion. What an authentic way to explore these principles!

We look forward to welcoming in ALL Shark families next Thursday evening for Family Sharing Night. Early Childhood families are invited in from 5:00-5:45 pm and K-4 from 5:45-6:30 pm. As always, walk to school if you can, and if our parking lot is full we have secured street parking on Spruce east of Sheridan Road. Please do not park on our front grass as it creates a visual hazard for Sheridan Road drivers and you could get ticketed. We are also looking forward to the Spring Book Fair next Thursday and our final SPARK Readers event on Friday. See below for more information on each of these.

From the Librarian: Our Spring Book Fair is coming up on April 24th. Classes will visit during the school day. If your child would like to purchase a book, please send them with money in an envelope or baggie. $15-$20 is typically enough. We coordinated this date with Family Sharing Night to extend the sale into the evening - Lake Forest Book Store will be staying through the evening to sell a selection of books, including great options for family reading, as well as titles that may interest parents. Please consider stopping by the Library when you are in the building.

2025-2026 School Supplies Orders for Grades K through 4th are NOW available! 1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher requested, packaged in a beautiful new box and delivered on time, stress-free! Boxes will be delivered to your school and sorted to classrooms by the first day of school next year. All orders are due by July 1st! Note: School supplies boxes are for elementary schools only, DPM is not included. Questions? reach out to your School Supplies Committee representatives (jennadams033@gmail.com or Gina.creegan@gmail.com). Order Here: Sheridan Elementary School Supplies

Wishing all of our Sheridan families a relaxing 4-day weekend. Happy Passover and Happy Easter to all who celebrate. We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, April 22nd!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Susan

Districts 67 and 115 will conduct a test of the BrightArrow emergency notification system on Tuesday, April 22. The test message will be sent to your contact preferences on file (phone, email, and/or text). Please take a moment to review your BrightArrow settings and update your contact info if needed:

District 67 Families

• D67 BrightArrow Instructions

• D67 BrightArrow Website

Your help ensures we can reach you quickly in an emergency. Thank you!

APRIL 18 is the last day to purchase early bird tickets for the paddle event!

Time and tickets are running out for the Spirit of 67 Spring Paddle Event. Tournament team spots are almost completely sold out, but do not fret! Spectator and VIP tickets are still available, but not for long!

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, raffles, boutique shopping, and friendly competition at the Lake Forest Club—all in support of District 67 students and staff!

Thanks to an Institute Day on Friday, April 18, and an unused Emergency Day on Monday, April 21, District 67 students have a long weekend coming up!

We hope you enjoy the extended break; spend time with family and friends, get outside, and soak up the spring sunshine. Summer will be here before we know it!

Deer Path Administration invites the parents and guardians of incoming 5th graders to join us for our Jump-Start to 5th Grade parent information evening.

The evening will run in-person at Deer Path from 6:00 - 7:45 pm on Wednesday, April 23. After the evening concludes, a DPM “Nuts & Bolts” document that outlines the key takeaways from the evening will be sent home!

As stated in the April 3 message from D67 and D115 Chief Technology Officer, Jordan Salus, all K-8 district-provided iPads will not be sent home with students this summer. This change supports a much-needed break from screens and encourages unplugged summer activities and learning.

More information on the collection of devices to come.

Lunch Menu from April 21-25

April 21

• No School - Unused Emergency Day

April 22

• Penne Marinara

• Penne Marinara with Meatballs
  Served with seasoned green beans and a breadstick

April 23

• Pancakes

• Chicken sausage patty
  Served with baked tater tots and maple syrup

April 24

• Cheese pizza slice

• Pepperoni pizza slice
  Served with roasted squash

April 25

• Breaded chicken strips with smiley fries

• Roasted Italian Vegetables

• Tofu Tenders

The Securly pilot has been a great success with our District 67 participants, and we’re excited to roll it out to all families next school year!

If you’d like to sign up and begin now, early enrollment is available by clicking the button below.

The District 67 Health Services team is sharing two important reminders to help keep our students healthy and safe as we move into spring.

Please take a moment to review the following resources:

• Head Lice Prevention and Care Tips

• Flu Season Reminder: What to Know and How to Help

For more information on District 67 Health Services, visit our webpage.

Enjoy crafts, entertainment, and hands-on learning for all ages, plus plenty of great shopping.

You'll find items created by District 67 garden club students and other local vendors. It’s the perfect spot to pick up a unique gift, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Date: May 10

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Market Square, Lake Forest

April Dates & Volunteer Sign-Up Links

• Monday, April 22, 2:30 – 3:45 pm
  Sheridan Garden Club – Sign Up

• Wednesday, April 24
  Sheridan Spring Book Fair – Volunteer Here to support your child’s classroom
  Sheridan Family Sharing Night

• Early Childhood: 5:00 – 5:45 pm

• Grades K–4: 5:45 – 6:30 pm

• Thursday, April 25, 7:50 – 8:20 am
  SPARK Reader Event – Be a SPARK Reader

May Dates

• Week of May 6 – 10
  Staff Appreciation Week – see above for details

• Wednesday, May 7, 3:15 – 3:45 pm
  Kindergarten Tour & Play Date for New Families

• Week of May 12 – 16
  Spring Food Drive

• Friday, May 16, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
  Exploration Day – Sign Up Here to donate or attend

• Thursday, May 22, 7:15 – 7:45 am
  Donuts with Grown Ups

• Thursday, May 29

• 1:00 – 2:30 pm: Sheridan Field Day (Grades K–4)

• 4:30 – 5:30 pm: District 4th Grade Community Outreach Program (4th grade families only) – Sign Up Here

We are still looking for families to volunteer as Buddy Families for next year’s Sheridan Sharks!
Interested? Email Mallory Boyens at malloryboyens@gmail.com with your name, your child(ren)’s name(s), and grade(s) for next year.

Enjoy your four-day weekend!

Stay updated on events:
📘 Sheridan APT Facebook Page
📸 Instagram: @SheridanAPT67

Kristen Scheuer, Sheridan APT President
kristenscheuer@gmail.com
847.287.0113

The online auction is over, but the fun continues! ALL Buy-In Party tickets are now $33 Each. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

All of the money raised from these parties goes towards grants for the schools. So, jump, sing along, decorate and feel good about your support!

Schools have only until April 25 to win a popsicle party for the entire school by having the highest percentage of participating families.

Everett is currently in the lead with 84% followed closely by Cherokee!

Can your student’s school take the top spot? If you haven't donated yet this school year, now is the time to step up to the plate and knock it out of the park! ⚾

Click HERE to donate NOW!

Thank you for supporting the students of District 67.

Cinderella by Rodgers and Hammerstein

April 24, 25, 7:00 pm and April 26 3:00 pm, The Raymond Moore Theater

Directed by Kelly MacBlane and John Wanninger

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”

Seating is reserved. Doors open will open 30 minutes before showtime.

In the Central Business District, riders must dismount and walk on sidewalks—it's the law. The Police Department is increasing enforcement, and violations can result in fines up to $300 per offense.

✅ What to do:

• Wear a helmet.

• Walk your bike, e-bike, or e-scooter on sidewalks in the Central Business District.

• Talk to your kids and remind them to follow the rules.

• Help keep our sidewalks safe for everyone!

Learn more on our webapge and watch our Walk Your Wheels video here!

Lake Forest Parks and Recreation want to hear from you! Whether you’ve participated in classes, events, or recreational activities, they would love to know how they're meeting your needs and where they can improve.

The information collected will guide strategic planning to ensure they continue to provide high-quality programs, facilities, and experiences for the community. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help make Parks and Recreation even better for everyone.

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

Lake Forest Open Lands has fun family events throughout the entire month of April! Click the link above for more information on events like Petals and Puddles and Messy Mudlarking.

LF Parks and Recreation - Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza

April 19 | 9:00 am

Hop into spring with our Annual Eggstravaganza at Deerpath Community Park. The Bunny, along with the Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department staff, will scatter over 6,000 eggs to find.

Virtual FAN Event: Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change with Small Acts

April 22 | 7:00 pm

We're excited for the upcoming online FAN event, featuring Greg Walton, Ph.D., and Jacqueline Woodson.

Lake Forest Open Lands - Celebrate Earth

April 26 | 10:00 am

Join us in celebrating our amazing planet! Swing by to uncover the wonders of Lake Forest Open Lands and Mother Nature’s finest offerings.

Hope Rally - A Benefit Concert for Olivia Rubek

Saturday, April 26, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Join us for a special concert to support Olivia’s brain injury treatments at the Neurosolution Center of Austin.

Virtual FAN Event: Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential

April 28 | 7:00 pm

We're excited for the upcoming online FAN event, featuring Cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman Ph.D., and bestselling author Susan Cain.

Lake Forest Open Lands - Cattails and Kiddies

May 2 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm

This year, our kids will enjoy outdoor activities, nature walks, and s’mores by a campfire at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve.