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Principal's
While every day provides an opportunity to welcome parents to campus, the Lake Park school community especially prides itself on hosting Curriculum Night for our families. This week concluded two consecutive Wednesdays for staff to meet the parents of their students and make an important first impression by opening our campuses and classrooms.
We appreciated the engagement of over 850 parents who participated, and look forward to the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled on October 27-28. Look for more information about scheduling conferences to arrive in the mail later this month. These programs that focus on teaching and learning allow our team to continue building relationships with Lancer families and dialoguing about student achievement.
My new role as Lake Park's Principal affords me a unique perspective to interact daily with students, staff, parents, alumni and community members. I have worked at Lake Park for 20 years, and am grateful for this rewarding experience to serve all of our stakeholders.
In the previous LP Link edition, Superintendent Dr. Lynne Panega shared highlights from opening day and communicated Lake Park's "We Are One" commitment - one school, one staff, one mission. The first few weeks of the 2016-17 school year have shown me how our school embraces this "future forward" focus.
From the successful launch of the 1:1 instructional technology initiative to 450 students pre-registered for the 2nd Annual "Make a Difference Day" on October 1, Lancer Nation has already proven to be academically-engaged, service-oriented, philanthropically-motivated and ready to leave a legacy.
Each month, I look forward to contributing to the LP Link and sharing with you a campus perspective that highlights the stories and successes of our Lancers. I encourage you to please introduce yourself to me if you are on campus or contact me with any questions or feedback.
The school year is off to a tremendous start, and I look forward to the momentum we can build together with a common goal: We Are Lake Park. We Are One!
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The Lake Park High School Community Relations Office publishes the LP Link bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest news at Lake Park. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sherri Anderson, director of communications, at [email protected].
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Pageantry of the Lancer Joust Returns This Weekend
Join the Lake Park High School Marching Band at West Campus on
Saturday, September 10
for the 38th Annual Lancer Joust Marching Band Competition. Featuring 15 outstanding bands from Illinois and Wisconsin, the Joust competition begins at approximately 1:15 p.m with opening ceremonies and includes judging in three classes in a Preliminary and Finals competition format.
Bands are rated across the following categories: Individual Performance-Music, Individual Performance-Visual, Ensemble Performance-Music, Ensemble Performance-Visual, General Effect-Music I & II, General Effect-Visual. During Preliminary competition, Percussion and Auxiliary performances will also be scored. The Lake Park Marching Band will conclude the afternoon performances with their own exhibition performance at 5:15 p.m.
In addition to awards for the top three performances in each class, preliminary awards will be presented in each class for Best Music Performance, Best Visual Performance, Best General Effect, Percussion and Color Guard. The Top 10 scoring bands regardless of class will return for the Finals Competition scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Joust admission is by ticket only and valid for both Preliminary and Finals competition.
Visit the Lancer Joust website
for more information about ticket prices, seating and parking.
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New Web Page Highlights Student Academic Resources 
In an effort to keep students, parents, and staff informed about the valuable academic resources available to Lake Park students at both campuses, a new web page has been created to consolidate and communicate important details. This academic site includes information about tutoring, graphing calculator rentals, Chromebook rentals, and the testing center. Parents can access the Academic Resources page via the district website, and students can access via Launchpad.
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Lancers "Go for the Gold!" During Homecoming Week
Lancer Nation is excited for Homecoming Week to begin on
Monday, September 12
!
Refer to the
Homecoming website
for
important information regarding Homecoming activities, spirit days, dance tickets and appropriate attire.
The dance will be held at West Campus on Saturday, September 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are
$20 in advance and will be sold in the student cafeterias at both campuses through Thursday only during Homecoming week. Students bringing a guest
must
purchase during the pre-sales. Tickets will not be sold on Friday, but will be available at the door for Lake Park students only for $25. Students must have their ID to purchase at the door.
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Fighting Childhood Cancer, One Cup at a Time
Lake Park High School reading specialist Kim LeRette Lewis and her students recently read an article about Alex's Lemonade Stand. Having lost a family member to cancer, Kim personally understands the devastation it causes. She and her students believe that Alex's Lemonade Foundation is a worthy cause to support, and look forward to making a difference in the fight against childhood cancers.
Founder Alexandra "Alex" Scott developed the mission: to find cures for all children battling cancer.
It all started with one front yard lemonade stand.
When she was just four years old, Alex held her first childhood cancer fundraiser in her front yard and raised over $2,000. By the time of her death in 2004, Alex had raised $1 million and inspired a legacy of hope and cures for childhood cancer.
Watch a video that documents her inspirational journey.
To assist in Alex's life's work,
Lake Park will host a lemonade stand at East Campus from September 19-23 during lunch periods in the cafeteria. Additionally, paper lemons can be purchased in memory/honor of someone who has fought or is fighting cancer for a dollar. Donations can also be made directly to the foundation by visiting the Lake Park team page.
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Understanding the College Financial Aid Process
The Lake Park High School counseling department will host an important presentation about the college application on Thursday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus Auditorium.
A guest speaker from the Illinois Student Assistant Commission will present information about the financial aid process. Beginning with the 2017-18 financial aid application cycle, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on October 1 of the year before the upcoming award year. Therefore, FAFSA filing for 2017-18 will begin on October 1, 2016. Please note this is a significant change from previous years when the FAFSA was available to families on January 1.
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Did You Miss the LPEF E-Newsletter?
The first edition of the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation E-Newsletter was launched on
Friday, September 1. The newsletter serves as the most effective way to stay in touch with all the wonderful activities happening with the Foundation. Each month, the e-newsletter will provide updates about upcoming events and ways you can get involved.
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Boosters Shoe Drive Creates Local and National Benefits
Join in the Lake Park Athletic Boosters shoe drive by donating your gently used sneakers at drop-off locations on campus and in the community through Friday, September 30. T
he shoes will help support the Boosters program (collecting $0.70 per pound) as well as individuals in developing nations like Ghana, Haiti and Bolivia.
Did you know that
600 million pairs of shoes go into America's landfills? The majority of the shoes can still be worn. The shoes collected by the Boosters will be kept from landfills, help others in developing countries start micro-businesses that can create a sustainable income for their families, and raise funds for Lake Park. The
goal is to collect 2500 pounds, which equals 166 shoe bags containing 15 pairs each. Learn the location of collection boxes in the communities of Roselle, Bloomingdale, Itasca, Medinah and Hanover Park.
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1:1 Chromebook Initiative Seeks Freshman Parent Input
Lake Park High School officially launched a 1:1 instructional technology initiative for the Class of 2020 for the 2016-17 school year. All incoming freshmen
received a Chromebook, a laptop-like computing device, to support and enhance their educational experience.
Year I of the Chromebook program is off to a great start! Students and teachers are using the devices to learn both in and out of the classroom. As part of the district's continuous improvement
efforts, Lake Park is interested in hearing from parents/guardians of the Class of 2020 how the Chromebook program is working for your student. Please take this short,
five-question survey
to provide feedback to help promote great teaching and learning.
Freshman families are strongly encouraged to purchase insurance for the Chromebook to cover potential loss or damage. Note the following points:
* Insurance is optional. The cost to enroll is $30.00. The deductible is $30.00 for each incident, including loss or theft.
* Billing will take place through their website, a portal separate from the District.
* Chromebook device repairs will take place in-house.
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Through a continued partnership with Glenbard High School District 87, Lake Park families are invited and welcome to attend the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families. The programs are free and open to the public; no registration is required.
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Important Dates
Sept 14 SMART Day
Sept 26 Board of Education Meeting
Sept 28 SMART Day
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