Friday Fanscout, September 27, 2024

• Confidential Reporting Tool
  
• Forest Scout Friday

• Churro Food Truck at LFHS

• Parent Teacher Conferences

• PowerSchool Parent Portal and Attendance Processing
  

• APT Parent Social and Auction (this Sunday)
• APT Member Directory Access
• Athletics
  
• CROYA
  
• Fall Play One Spotlight Town (tickets)
• Great Full Market 2024
  
• Join Us for the Final Community Safety Series Event!
  
• LFHS Foundation
• LFHS Morning News
• LFHS Music Department Double Good Fundraiser
  
• Outdoor Education
• Summit Racing Equipment (Student Career Day)

• ChicTech 2024
  
• College Planning Event for Students with IEP and 504 Plans
• Military Academy Nominations
• Picture Retake Days
• Student One Pager
  
• Village of Lake Bluff - Student Representative Needed for Community Advisory Board

Need the Fanscout translated? Please see the translation button on the upper right corner of this communication! ¿Necesitas traducir el Fanscout? Por favor, vea el botón de traducción arriba a la derecha!

If you need Dr. Lenart's video translated to a specific language, please follow the following steps.

1. Turn On Subtitles: Click the CC (Closed Captions) button at the bottom right of the video to turn on English subtitles.
2. Open Settings: Click on the gear icon () at the bottom right corner of the video player to access settings.
3. Select Subtitles: In the settings menu, click on "Subtitles/CC" and then select "Auto-translate" from the options that appear.
4. Choose Language: Scroll through the list of available languages and select the language you want the video translated. The captions will now automatically translate to that language.

Si necesita traducir el video de la Dra. Lenart a un idioma específico, siga los siguientes pasos.

1. Activar subtítulos: Haga clic en CC (subtítulos) en la parte inferior derecha del video para activar los subtítulos en inglés.

2. Abrir configuración: Haga clic en el icono de engranaje () en la esquina inferior derecha del reproductor de video para acceder a la configuración.

3. Seleccionar subtítulos: En el menú de configuración, haga clic en "Subtítulos/CC" y luego seleccione "Traducción automática" de las opciones que aparecen.

4. Elija idioma: Desplácese por la lista de idiomas disponibles y seleccione El idioma que quieres que se traduzca el vídeo.. Los subtítulos ahora se traducirán automáticamente a ese idioma.

We want to reassure students, parents, staff, and the community that maintaining a safe learning environment is our highest responsibility as a school community. We encourage anyone with concerns about misconduct, past or present, to use the LFHS Confidential Reporting Tool or to contact local law enforcement. The crisis hotline Text For Help is also available as provided by LEAD at 844-823-5323 (community code: LAKECO).

Friday Five: The Friday Five features students and staff doing their part to make LFHS a better place.

Overall: Seniors! Please complete this anonymous survey to help Editors in Chief Reese Harper and Lyla Carney with their upcoming election story.

In LFHS:

• In LFHS Editor Sara Drowne profiles Maeve Farrell and her Non-Profit Organization

• Staff Writer Finley Karr profiles study hall proctor Mrs. Hektor

• Staff Writer Addington Leahy covers the Special Olympics with Bocce Ball

• Staff Writer Bridget Diem shares The Mystery of the Fight Song

• Staff Writer Marty Hippel with The Sack is Back (with some Hacky Sack Basics)

• Staff Writer Nate Uhart provides updates with the New Security Measures

In Between the Lines:

• Editor in Chief Clara Collis covers the Football Game Against Lake Zurich

• Staff Writer Jack Walsh with Revenge Tour: Girls Varsity Field Hockey

• Staff Writer Brayden Thiergart shares how the Hockey Team Fell Short Against Defending State Champs

In Our Opinion:

• Staff Writer Meaghan Plotner thinks the Senior Lot Should Change

• Staff Writer Lizzy Grace with Breaking the Stigma of CROYA

• Staff Writer Colin Boschmann shares his Top Places to Eat During Senior Lunch

In Style:

• Editor in Chief Clara Collis and In LFHS Editor Sara Drowne with 2024 Hoco Best Dressed

• Staff Writer Bella Bosau with Stylish Scouts featuring Sophia Maffioli

• Staff Writer Ava Starks with Stylish Scouts featuring Brooke Bolton

Watch it:

• Staff Writers Maggie Gilleran and Cate Lee ask LFHS students how they would Describe Homecoming in One Word

• Staff Writers Nate Borland and Finn Goodman share their Football Hot Takes

• Staff Writers Dylan Giertsen and Catie Sedushak give a Fall Starbucks Review

October 6: APT Parent Social 4:00-6:00 PM (Duffer's Pub)

October 14: Columbus Day (No-School)

October 15: D115 Board Meeting 7:00 PM

October 16: PSAT/NMSQT Testing

October 16: BPAC Meeting 6:30 PM

October 17: Senior Breakfast 7:30-9:30 AM

October 17 - 19: Fall Play One Spotlight Town (RMA) 7:00 PM

October 18: End of 1st Qtr

October 23: Choir Concert 7:30 RMA

October 24: Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences - No School

October 25: Deadline for Pass/Fail

October 25: No School for Students and Staff

We would like to take this opportunity to briefly overview the District 115 PowerSchool Parent Portal and Attendance Reporting System.

The PowerSchool Parent Portal can be accessed at https://lfhs115.powerschool.com/public/ or by visiting your school’s website. (Please note this is NOT the PowerSchool APP)

Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal account using the username and password you created. If you have forgotten your password and/or username you can ask for a reset at the PowerSchool Portal login page. This will be sent to the email address in which you used when creating your Parent Portal account.

Be sure to check your spam/junk mail for the reset email if it does not come to your inbox.

If you still have issues and cannot get logged in please contact Julie Patrick and Shauna Buday for assistance.

Once logged in, you will use the left Navigation listing to access the different sections of the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The Attendance Monitor link is located at the very bottom of the navigation listing.

All student attendance should be reported through the PowerSchool Parent Portal system. Below are videos/directions that will guide you through the entire Parent Portal and how to submit student attendance.

**Starting 2024-2025 School Year you can now pay your Athletic/Drivers Ed/Tech fees through the PowerSchool Parent Portal under the “Balance” section located in the navigation listing.

D115 Navigating The PowerSchool Parent Portal-Full Portal Walkthrough Video

Subtítulos en español disponibles en video.

How to Submit Attendance: Video instructions or Picture Instructions

Cómo reportar asistencia: Instrucciones en vídeo en español.

Early Dismissal/Late Arrival Reporting: Picture Instructions (Instrucciones de imagen)

D115-Parent Portal Mobile Shortcut: Video instructions or Picture Instructions

D115 Parent Portal (Spanish version) Mobile Shortcut -Instrucción en vídeo en español.

Troubleshooting Attendance Error Page: Video instructions or Written Instructions

Subtítulos en español disponibles en video.

Attendance Monitor link missing from your navigation? Try THESE troubleshooting steps.

If you have any questions or issues using the PowerSchool Parent Portal Account please contact:

Shauna Buday

sbuday@lfschools.net

847-582-7318

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.

There will be festive food and fun, and an online auction featuring some exclusive items, including Student Parking and VIP Graduation Seating! Buy tickets from the link below, put on your blue and gold, and come represent our LFHS Scouts!!

https://e.givesmart.com/events/EQC/

Dear LFHS APT Members,

Thank you for joining the APT for the 2024-25 school year! Your membership includes access to the LFHS Student/Family directory. Every year we ask members to log in and update their account information.

Here's what you need to do:

• Go to www.lfhsapt.membershiptoolkit.com (you may need to copy and paste, depending on your browser)
• Click on the Register/Login button and Login using the same email and password previously created.
• If you have forgotten your password you can click on "I forgot my password" to reset it.
• Click on the Parent/Family and Student Information form and update as needed.
• Complete the Directory/Publish Preferences.
• All of the above can also be done on the Membership Toolkit app. You can find the app in the app store by searching Membership Toolkit. It is a black square with the teal logo M.

Questions? - Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions at lfhsapt@gmail.com.

Be sure to get your tickets to our annual BTTYS this Sunday, October 6th at Duffers from 4pm to 6pm. This is a fun and casual event and a great way to connect with other parents. There are Scout-tastic auction items, including TWO on campus parking spots and VIP graduation packages!

https://LFHSAPT.givesmart.com

GO SCOUTS!

Kristen Lee, LFHS APT President

Lisa Goldfayn, LFHS APT Directory & Membership

TICKETS FOR GAMES

• All students wanting to participate in CROYA programming must fill out the annual waiver! It can be found here!

• 10/4 – High School Meeting: TBD 7-8PM at CROYA

• Peer Training – All high school students are encouraged to sign-up for CROYA’s Peer Training. Once a week during their study hall (3rd-8th hour only). Sign-up here!
• Have questions about CROYA High School programming? Email Catherine at LawniczakC@cityoflakeforest.com.

One Stoplight Town (tickets)

October 17-19, 7 PM, in the Raymond Moore Auditorium

Directed by Sara Dreiling, assisted by Jack Taylor; Technical Direction by Grace Guthrie

One Stoplight Town captures life in a small, close-knit community. Set in a town that just received its first stoplight, the play weaves together the everyday stories of quirky, lovable residents. From the local handyman to the high school sweethearts, each character brings their own charm and challenges, which reminds us of the beauty of ordinary life. Even in the smallest places, every story matters.

CAST

Siobhan Boyle

Millie Foley

Lily Kienzle

Rex Morrison

Nate Myers

Katie May Newman

Sarah Noble

Jay Rener

Kallista Schneiderman

Nora Sharman

Liam Sheridan

Jackson Sorensen

Wil Trager

Carina DiVito, student director

Daniel Flores, student director

TECH CREW

Freshmen

Noah Freidlund

Sophomores

Levi Burke

Lana Hernandez

Elijah Markoff

Michael Pilas

Makai Salbilla

Cole Schmidt

Brady Stadolnik

Ellie Villanueva

Juniors

Maya Fickes Wagaw

Tabby Grum

Keays Lanyon

Fleury Robbins

Evan Spezzano

Seniors

Lauren Kiesling

Hope Simutis

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 the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Police Departments, District 65, 67, and 115, CROYA, and the District 65, 67, and 115 parent organizations for an education series for parents and adult community members about important safety topics.

Our final session, focusing on internet crimes against children, is available in person at 9:30 am and 7:00 pm on October 7 at CROYA. We hope to see you there! Learn More.

CALLING ALL LFHS PARENTS! Did you get the LFHS Foundation’s Welcome Back to School email? If not, you can view it here. We send our emails to all the email accounts used during registration that said okay to District 115 sharing the email with us. If you are not receiving emails from us - we usually communicate about once a month or less often - and would like to be added just submit your email address using the link below.. It's that easy. Stay in the know about our impact at LFHS and our annual events - Spring Luncheon and Pitch Night. We rely on our generous community to support us in investing in educational excellence at LFHS.

LFHS Email List Sign Up

LFHS Music Department is thrilled to announce our latest fundraising event featuring Double Good’s award-winning, ultra-premium popcorn! Starting Saturday, October 5th, keep an eye out for student-run pop-up stores. This is a completely contactless fundraiser, with 50% of all profits going directly to the student you support. Plus, the popcorn ships straight to your door!

We're raising money for our upcoming music department trips: Band/Orchestra to Spain in 2025 and Choir to Europe in 2026. You can choose to support an individual student or contribute to the general scholarship fund.

This is a quick sale, running from Saturday, 10/5 to Wednesday, 10/9 at 8 AM. Don’t miss out on this delicious way to help our musicians!

Support the general fund here: bit.ly/PopcornForMusic

ChicTech is a no-cost full-day event dedicated to introducing high school students to Computer Science through technical workshops, speaker events, and socials throughout the day. We will begin with beginner and advanced technical workshops where students can learn new CS concepts and their applications as well as programming. Professor Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, a UIUC faculty member and the creator of many famous data visualizations, will host his interactive workshop: “Nerding out with Interactive Data Visualization Systems”. We will also be having scavenger hunts, lunch and snack breaks, and Q&A sessions scattered throughout the day. You do not need to have any previous knowledge or experience in computer science / engineering to attend. ChicTech is open to high school students of all genders, backgrounds, and skill levels.

For more information, please head to https://wcs.illinois.edu/ and click on the pop-up in the bottom right corner.

The registration form is linked here: go.illinoiswcs.org/chictech-registration-2024

Please register by October 30th. We will be sending more information to participants closer to the date of the event.

Feel free to contact shagunk2@illinois.edu, tiak2@illinois.edu, or illinoiswcs@gmail.com with any questions! Thank you and we hope to see you at ChicTech!

Students interested in attending the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) should apply to receive a required congressional nomination for appointment. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the Frequently Asked Questions page for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.

Applicants should submit all materials for the academy classes of 2029 before 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024. We will review these materials in our office and then contact you to schedule an interview with our Service Academy Nomination Board in November. If you have any questions throughout the process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Patrice Campbell at 847-383-4870 or email Patrice.Campbell@mail.house.gov

Here is the updated student one pager.

Student One Pager

Lake Forest High School Students who live in the Village of Lake Bluff have had a seat on the Village’s Sustainability and Community Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee (SEC) since its creation in 2015. The mission of the SEC is to advise the Village Board on certain policy matters and programs that improve the sustainability of Lake Bluff and enhance the community environment. LFHS students have provided remarkable insight and helped elevate the Lake Bluff environment with passion and poise. This community advisory board post would be a great addition for the resume of a student passionate about sustainability or environmental matters looking to study the same in college. Here’s a sample of what SEC meetings look like. Procedurally, the selected student will be appointed to serve by the Village President with the consent of the Board of Trustees.

If you are a high school student, a Lake Bluff resident and are interested in learning more about this opportunity contact Drew Irvin, Village Administrator, Village of Lake Bluff, 40 East Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044, Office 847.283.6883, Cell 224.588.7807, dirvin@lakebluff.org