November 27

Principal's Advisory Committee 6:30PM

Agenda

December 7

Board of Education Meeting at ACHS 6:30PM

December 13

Lakes Eagles Booster Club Meeting 7:00PM

December 20-22

Final Exams

December 22

Semester 1 ends

Please click here to see end of semester 1 schedule & details.

Congratulations to our November Staff Member of the Month - Sawyer McCaffrey & Kyle Naughton! Thank you for making a difference and being part of our wonderful Lakes Community! Enjoy your Nothing Bundt Cakes donated by Lakes Eagles Booster Club and front row parking for December!

Here's a look at all the nominees and the wonderful reasons why!

Looking to nominate someone for December SUBMIT HERE!

In accordance with IL school code, Erin's Law presentations will begin next week. More information including the presentation schedule can be found HERE.

It is time to embark on our course selection process for the 2024-2025 school year. This year the process will entail counselors giving small group presentations to all students, students working with their families to choose classes and then finally meeting individually with their counselor to make any necessary adjustments. Our course selection timeline outlines when each grade level will be choosing classes. More detailed information and thorough instructions will be sent to each grade level a week before our process begins.

In the 2024-25 school year, the Accelerated Placement Act will go into effect. This act requires Illinois public school districts to automatically enroll students who meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, or Science in the next most rigorous level of coursework in that content area the following school year. For more information please refer to the District 117 Accelerated Placement Act family letter.

More step by step information can be found by viewing THIS video.

Starting this year - Raymond Chevrolet will be giving away a new car to a randomly selected District 117 Cum Laude graduate!!!! Learn about the details here.

Here are the presentations from our class meetings last week:

Seniors

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

Senior pictures will be the week after Thanksgiving, November 27th - December 1st. The photographers will be in the commons. Sign up for seniors is at https://senior.hrimaging.com/senior/

Contact paul.cook@chsd117.org with questions.

The Student Council is also hosting a food drive contest that runs from November 27th to December 8th. While all donations are welcome, our food drive focus includes items Open Arms needs to complete their holiday family meals- instant mashed potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, cereal, syrup, and canned fruit. Students can drop off donations in their designated class bins located at the main entrance. The grade that brings in the most donations wins a hot chocolate for the grade!

Do you have questions about ESL and Bilingual Services? Click here for more information.

The Cum Laude program is a rigorous educational, service, and social experience that provides students with an opportunity to excel and show exceptional growth for the post-secondary world.

You can view a student’s Cum Laude status in the Infinite Campus Parent or Student Portal. (Navigate to MORE > CUM LAUDE) Progress toward Cum Laude is updated in the portals at the conclusion of each semester (typically in mid-January and mid-June). Final Senior Cum Laude status will be posted in the portals by mid-April. NEW FOR 23-24: Volunteerism will no longer be updated throughout the semester. Students will need to meet the following criteria to be distinguished as a “District 117 Cum Laude Graduate.”

Link Crews will not meet this week. Follow us on Instagram for pictures from Linksgiving and more!

Students are not to have food delivered from commercial or private sources. Violations of privileges and responsibilities in the cafeteria/commons may result in disciplinary action. Students in financial need may be eligible for free or reduced lunch.

If a parent brings food from a restaurant, the student will need to eat the food in the main office.

Click here for the latest Eagle athletic updates!

Tune in to our streamed events: https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/il/?S=lhseagles

• Interested in joining a club or activity? We have lots of ways to get involved. Click here for a complete list. Parents/Guardians should also register students in rSchool once they have committed to a Club or Activity.
• Follow us on Instagram

• 11/1- 12/15 NHS Blanket Drive with The Penny's Purpose
• 11/13- 12/5 Student Council Holiday Helping Hands Mitten Tree
• 11/29/23 Middle School Leadership Conference hosted by Student Council
• 11/27-12/8 Student Council Canned Food Drive
• cereal, syrup, instant mashed potatoes, canned fruit, cream of mushroom soup

• 11/29 eSports Pokemon Unite. Watch the Livestream!
• 12/1 Chess at Grant

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 is visiting next Tuesday at 8 am. Additional information about their Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program can be found using the following link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQst3komIshFnUQPUgofZrsqnuDSMzJA/view?usp=sharing

Official transcripts are now available for the class of 2024. Seniors can request their transcripts by clicking the following link. A District 117 email is required to complete the form. This form and all other resources needed for completing college applications can be found in the "Classwork" section of the Class of 2024 College and Career Center Google Classroom.

Over 60 colleges/universities are scheduled to visit Lakes this fall with more being added everyday. Juniors and seniors may attend these visits that take place in the College and Career Center. Attendees must obtain permission from the teacher of the class that they will be missing and register in Maia Learning (juniors) or Naviance (seniors) 24 school hours before the visit.

A full schedule can be found using the following link. Additional information about the institutions visiting can be found on Twitter (@LCHSStudentServ), Instagram (lakescollegeandcareercenter), the daily announcements, and the Class of 2024 and 2025 College and Career Center Google Classrooms.

Career Connect visits are a great opportunity for students to learn about non-college post-secondary options. Employers of all sorts will be visiting Lakes to discuss their workforce opportunities. Career Connect visits can be found on Twitter (@LCHSStudentServ), Instagram (lakescollegeandcareercenter), the daily announcements, and the Class of 2024 and 2025 College and Career Center Google Classrooms.

College Visit Calendar

Round Lake Drug Delivery

Electrical Apprentice

Career in Plumbing

CLC Dental Hygiene Information Sessions

CLC Engineering Program Events

Papa Johns

Sign up for your 2023-2024 membership HERE.

Check out our awesome signs that can be personalized for all clubs & sports. Have them delivered right to your house. Order here.

We still have a few yards signs available at a reduced price (see below). Contact Judy@jstrong.org to get one today.

"Home of a Lakes Student" $15

"Home of a Lakes Eagle" $10

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