National Merit Program
Lancers earn prestigious academic recognition.
Congratulations to 18 Lake Park students who have earned academic recognition through the 63rd Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants.
Semifinalists: Seniors Andrew Beugnet and Sahil Patel have been selected as Semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition. They were selected based on test scores of the 2016 PSAT/NMSQT and represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. The approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,500 Merit Scholarship awards worth $32 million.
Commended Students
: Seniors Jillian Alonzo, Thomas Ballard, Eric Bayer, Caroline Dickerson, Aastha Garg, Jordan Haigh, Peter Jezusek, Sarah Kueking, Matteo Marcheschi, Zuly Pasillas-Riquelme, Rahi Patel, Elizabeth Pusateri, Henry Sprandel, and Daniel Tedeschi have been selected among
34,000 Commended Students nationwide who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2018 competition for Merit Scholarship Awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million juniors who entered the 2018 competition
and may become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.
National Hispanic Recognition: Emanuel Carrera, Christian Guenther and Zuly Pasillas-Riquelme have been selected as 2018 National Hispanic Recognition Program award recipients. The College Board's National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) identifies academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school students. Each year, the NHRP honors about 5,000 of the highest-scoring students from over 250,000 Hispanic/Latino juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT.
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State Spirit March and Sendoff
Golfers hit the links this weekend for State competition.
Celebrating the first State Spirit March and Sendoff of the school year this week were members of the
Boys Varsity Golf Team and Nicole Hansen, senior member of the Girls Varsity Team and three-time IHSA State individual qualifier.
Congratulations and best wishes to our Lancer golfers who commence State tournament play today and tomorrow at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington.
The boys golf program is led by Head Coach Dan Batka and Assistant Coach Tim Moran.
Congratulations and good luck to Nicole, Regional winner and Sectional first-place medalist, who returns to Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur for her third trip to State competition.
The girls golf program is led by Head Coach Jeff Henrikson and Assistant Coach James Chellson.
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Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences
Online scheduler available until Wednesday, October 25.
Lake Park will host parent-teacher conferences on
Thursday, October 26 (5:00 to 8:30 p.m.) and Friday, October 27 (7:30 a.m. to 12 noon) at both campuses. These conferences allow parents/guardians an opportunity to meet with teachers on an individual basis. Parents are encouraged to meet as many teachers as possible.
Most conferences are five minutes in length.
Please note that students will follow a regular bell schedule with full-day attendance on Thursday, October 26; however, students will not attend school on Friday, October 27.
The
electronic conference scheduler is currently available on the district website until
Wednesday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. For convenience, parents/guardians are encouraged to print or e-mail a finalized copy of appointments for parent-teacher conferences.
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French Foreign Exchange
Students scheduled to visit Lake Park from October 14-26.
Bonjour to 22 students and teacher chaperones who will arrive in the U.S. tomorrow from France! Lake Park High School families will welcome and host the international guests from Institution de La Croix Blanche of Bondues from
Saturday, October 14 through Thursday, October 26.
The exchange includes French students staying with their American counterparts who are enrolled in French 2 through Advanced Placement French. They will attend classes at Lake Park and participate in school activities as well as have the opportunity to visit the University of Chicago and Chicago attractions. Their full itinerary kicks off with a welcome and potluck at East Campus on
Monday, October 16.
Lancers will complete the exchange by traveling during spring break to Bondues, which is located near the city of Lille in northeastern France.
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Interpreting Standardized Test Scores 
Lancers receive PSAT test scores and resources for future testing.
East Campus students attended a brief PSAT 8/9 test interpretation session o
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Thursday, October 12 regarding past test scores. Additionally, freshmen and sophomores received information about
how to create a College Board account and link it to Khan Academy to assist with further practice and preparation for the SAT, which will be taken during their junior year.
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School Fundraisers Benefit Lancers
Give back to Lake Park students by simply eating out!
Chipotle Dine to Donate
Join the Lake Park Choral Parent Association tonight, Friday, October 13 at the Bloomingdale Chipotle, 170 E. Lake Street, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a good cause.
Show the flyer to the cashier and Chipotle will donate 50 percent of the proceeds back to the LPCPA. A fun and delicious way to give back!
Gift "Checkbooks"
Students participating in Lancettes and the Advanced Placement Stats England Trip are
selling gift checkbooks as a fundraiser through the end of October. The checkbooks,
valued at over
$340 in savings, are designed like gift certificates (no minimum purchase required at retailers) for Roselle-area restaurants and merchants
.The books sell for $30 and individual students receive approximately $15 towards their trip per each book sold. Treat yourself and your family, while supporting Lake Park High School and local merchants!
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Social Studies Movie Night Series Returns
Free community screening, discussion on Wednesday, October 18.
Now in it's third year, the "Social Studies Movie Night" series returns next Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Campus Auditorium. Students, families and community members are invited to participate in this free opportunity.
"Hidden Figures" will be the first movie screened for the 2017-18 school year. As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as "human computers," the movie follows these women as they quickly rose through the ranks of NASA alongside many of history's greatest minds specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit and guaranteeing his safe return.
Students will have the opportunity to analyze how the women in the movie challenged gender, race, and professional lines during the early 1960's, as well as the impact of the Cold War on the development of the Space Race. The
extra credit assignment must be turned in to teachers by
Friday, October 20.
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Need Money for College?
Attend a free FAFSA Completion Workshop.
Do you need one-on-one assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form? Please join Lake Park's Counseling staff at a workshop on
Thursday, October 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the West Campus computer lab.
Representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be available to help students and families as they file the FAFSA. ISAC is the state agency in Illinois that helps students and families prepare for college and financial aid.
To complete the FAFSA, you will need to bring:
- Social Security Number
- Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- 2016 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
- Banking statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- Federal Student Aid ID to sign the FAFSA electronically (This can be created at the time of application or before the workshop by visiting fsaid.gov to obtain one.)
- List of colleges your student would like to attend
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Voice of Democracy Contest
Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, October 31.
The Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW's) premier scholarship program since 1947. Each year, almost 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the Post, district, state and national level.
The VFW established the Voice of Democracy program to provide students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves in regards to democratic ideas and principles. Students compete by writing and recording a 3-5 minute audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year's theme is: "American History: Our Hope for the Future."
Itasca VFW Post 5167 and Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 encourage Lake Park students to enter the Voice of Democracy contest for a chance to win prize money: $300 for first place, $175 for second place, and $50 for third place. Read the contest requirements and complete an entry by Tuesday, October 31 for consideration.
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Looking Ahead: Save the Date!
Make plans to attend upcoming November events.
Best Pizza in Lancerland
The Lake Park Choral Parent Association will host the Fifth Annual "Best Pizza in Lancerland" on
Thursday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the East Campus student cafeteria. Local pizzerias will be competing for bragging rights to be voted "best" pizza in several categories. Bring your appetites! Admission of $5 will be charged at the door for tasters over 5 years old. Beverages, ice cream, and raffle tickets will also be available for sale. Families are encouraged to attend this fun-filled event, which benefits the Lake Park Choral program and will include performances by the choir. A panel of non-partial judges will cast blind votes for the best pizza in Lancerland!
Parent University: How to Raise Resilient and Well-Balanced Youth in the 21st Century
Join us for this free program open to the community on Wednesday, November 8 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at West Campus. Dynamic speaker Jacqueline Rhew will present the essential tools for parents to raise their children with resiliency and balance. It is never too early or too late to learn these strategies. This presentation will review specific interventions designed to assist children in managing their anxiety as well as promote increased motivation, healthy goal setting and active school engagement for the child.
Following Jackie's presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to attend break-out sessions presented by the Lake Park Pupil Personnel Services Team:
* How to Help Your Child Navigate Social Decision Making and the Use of Social Media
* How to Help Your Child Find Balance with a Demanding Schedule
* How to Connect and Communicate with Your Child
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