Lake Forest High School Highlights  FEB 2017  VOLUME 12, NUMBER 6
Don't Miss the Performance of Italian American Reconciliation!

(photo by Megan Stockton)

Italian American Reconciliation

by John Patrick Shanley
All-School Winter Folktale in the DMT
Performances - January 26, 27, 28, 2017 at 7pm

Italian American Reconciliation by John Patrick Shanley
is the winter play directed by Mr. Joe Pulio and performing January 26, 27, and 28 at 7pm in the DMT.

Student Directors are Bailey Lawrence & Kelly Page with a cast including: Bryan Kingsley, Zach Demet, Michelle Alonzi, Gracie Stockton and Morgan Cohen. Technical Director is Nick Ortiz and Set Design by Ryan Eleveld. Erika Herrmann is Stage Manager with Andrea Robles as Assistant Stage Manager. Cooper Sampson is Sound Designer, Properties Design by Nicolette Giangiorgi, Lighting Design by Victoria Walsh, Costume Design by Ms. Janice Pytel and Hair/Makeup Design by Michelle Alonzi & Gracie Stockton. Construction & Running Crew includes: Isabelle Andress, Kiera Burns, Alec Boyd, Ryan Eleveld, Laine Gamrath, Meghan Geraghty, Grace Kellie and Susanna Noble.

Buy Tickets!

LFHS Talent Show Online Ticket Sales
Begin Feb. 1!



Live From LFHS.......It's Talent Show Night!

Talent Show Performances

Wednesday, February 22
4:30pm, RMA

Thursday, February 23
7:00pm, RMA

Friday, February 24
7:00pm, RMA

Saturday, February 25
7:00pm, RMA

Ticket Sales open exclusively to the LFHS community between
Wed., Feb. 1 (7:00 pm) - Wed., Feb. 15 (7:00pm)
$20/ticket

Tickets will be opened to the public on
Wed, Feb. 15 (7:00 pm)
$25/ticket

Limit of 12 tickets per night per family

BOOKMARK THIS LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1!

Any Questions? tammykerouac@yahoo.com

Executive Functions and the Teenage Brain Presentation to be Held February 2, 2017


Don't Miss this Interesting Discussion!

Executive Functions and the Teenage Brain

Presenter: Dr. Georgia Bozeday,
Rush Neurobehavioral Center Education Department
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(includes a Q&A)
Location:  West Campus

Dr. Bozeday will explore the unique and sometimes confounding nature of the teenage brain. Research technology in the twenty-first century provides us with exciting opportunities to study the ever-changing human brain from infancy through the senior years. Accordingly, we can now better understand adolescent behavior and examine best approaches in parenting and teaching. Questions from topics based on research in educational neuroscience that will be incorporated into Dr. Bozeday's presentation include:
  • Is high school too late for kids to develop executive function skills like developing better organizational skills, maintaining routines, managing time, and balancing school work, extra-curricular activities, and family?
  • What role does sleep play in the development of the teenage brain?
  • How does memory develop for teens? How can we know what sticks and what doesn't?
  • When are stress and anxiety motivating and when do these emotions get in the way?
  • Is media helping or detracting from our kids' ability to succeed?
Your Input is Important!
Lake Forest High School is committed to continually reviewing and improving our school, but we cannot do this without you!

In early February, you will receive a link to a comprehensive climate survey. The survey is designed to assess perceptions of the environment within the schools, including safety, relationships and support for learning.
 
The National School Climate Center (NSCC), a national leader in school surveys and data analysis developed the survey. It should take approximately 20 minutes to complete and will be given to all students, parents and school personnel (9-12).
 
Your feedback is important to help us understand and improve our schools. All responses are anonymous.
 
NSCC will compile the results and conduct a thorough data analysis, after which they will send us a detailed report.  These findings will be analyzed by the district and school's leadership teams and will be used to inform future planning initiatives.  We will share the results with you once all the information has been received.
 
We hope you will join us in this effort to make our schools an even better place to learn.

Incoming Freshman Registration is in Progress!
 
Online course selection appointments are in progress
Wednesday, January 25  - Thursday, February 9, 2017

The online course selection appointment link is now available to make an individual appointment with your student's counselor. You will need the unique username and password that was emailed to you to make the appointment.

Questions can be directed to the LFHS Helpdesk at 847.582.7370
Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Incoming Freshman Curriculum Night 

Thursday, February 9, 2017
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lake Forest High School (1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL)

This meeting will allow students and parents to explore curricular options, meet teachers and tour the high school. 

Attend Course Selection Appointment and Verify Residency & Enrollment
       
Friday, February 10, 2017  
Course selection appointments for
Private Schools
(St. Mary's, Lake Forest Country Day, Forest
Bluff Montessori)

8:00am - 3:30pm
Lake Forest High School East Campus

Monday, February 13, 2017      
Course selection appointments for
Lake Bluff Middle School 

11:00am - 6:00pm
Lake Bluff Middle School

Tuesday, February 14, 2017      
Course selection appointments for
Deer Path Middle School    
8:00am - 4:00pm
Deer Path Middle School

Wednesday, February 15, 2017      
Course selection appointments for
Deer Path Middle School 

12:00pm - 8:00pm
Deer Path Middle School 

From the Health Office:

Incoming Freshman Class of 2021 (Current 8th Graders) - Get Physicals Scheduled Soon!


Doctor appointments fill up quickly, so schedule your child's exam as soon as possible.  More info 

Announcing....A New Theater Department! 
 
Lake Forest High School is pleased to announce the establishment of a new a Theater Department. Students have the opportunity to choose from three classes: Theater 1, Theater 2, and Stagecraft and Theater Tech Design. Our revised schedule and student interest allowed us to make the long-awaited vision a reality.

Through the study and production of theater, students will work not only on performance and technical skills but also on building skills such as team - work, dynamic presentation, problem-solving, time- management, and many other skills valued across all professions. Through our classes, we hope to build and nurture creative expression and individuality among our students. As a department, we hope to develop individuals who are aesthetically aware, artistically disciplined, and adept in the performing arts while also promoting creative thinking, building cognitive skills, and boosting self-confidence.
 
We hope your students will consider these new theater offerings. More detailed course descriptions are available in the Student Course Guide.

LFHS Class Selection Process for the Classes of 2018, 2019, 2020 is in Progress! 
 
Students meet with their counselors to request courses on the following dates:

Class of 2020 - January 25 and January 26
Class of 2018 - January 31, February 1, February 6, February 7
Class of 2019 - February 10, February 16, February 21 

Senior Class News
Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Local Scholarships!

Applications for the Local Scholarships are now available on Naviance. The deadline to return your completed applications is

Check out January Scholarship Scoop!
Junior Class News

Class of 2018 - It's not too soon to get your required Meningitis Vaccine for entering Senior year! 
More Info


In the Classroom
LFHS Students Collaborate to Support Elementary Students in Need!

Watch the collaboration video with LFHS, Shure Inc., and Forrestal Elementary in North Chicago!

LFHS Art Students Support Memory Project by Creating Portraits

The Memory Project is a nonprofit organization that invites art teachers and their students to create portraits for youth around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as neglect, abuse, loss of parents, and extreme poverty.

View the video of how the 4 - 6 year old children in Columbia reacted to the portrait - drawings and paintings they received from the LFHS Drawing & Painting students.

LFHS Announces Winners of 17th Annual Egg Harbor Cafe Photography Show and Contest

LFHS is proud to announce the winners of the 17th Annual Egg Harbor Cafe Photography Show and Contest.  Read More!

Library News!

If you're looking for a good book recommendation, look no further! This year, we're featuring weekly book recommendations from the LFHS staff our Library Blog. Click here to find out who's reading what and WHY on our Faculty Favorites link!


General Reminders!
Student Illness

Any student who becomes ill during the school day must go through the Nurse's Office to be released home.  Parents will be called from the Nurse's Office by both the student and the School Nurse.  Texting or calling parents to leave the building without School Nurse permission will result in an unexcused absence.

The School Nurse will not diagnose nor prescribe medication for any illness.  This is the responsibility of the family physician.
Athletics

Athletics News
 

Another first-place finish for the LFHS Varsity Dance Team--this one at the Grayslake North Sectional in the 2A Division on January 21.

The preliminary performance for Lake Forest at State begins the 2A portion of preliminaries at 3:19 PM on Friday, January 27.
 
Parent Organizations
Lake Forest High School offers an abundance of opportunities for parents to get involved.  Consider the opportunities listed below and we welcome your participation.
LFHS Foundation
foundation
T he LFHS Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that helps bridge the gap between tax dollars received by the district and the cost of providing a high-quality education in the 21st century.  Students and teachers look to our resources to provide cutting-edge technology, best-in-class teaching methods, and classroom enhancements that would not otherwise be possible.
 
Grant Application Deadline is Almost Here!
Since its inception in 2002, the Lake Forest High School Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 million in academic grants to provide cutting-edge technology, best-in-class teaching methods and classroom enhancements that help advance academics for all students.  If you have an idea and would like to apply for a Foundation grant, please visit our website at www.lfhsfoundation.org and click on the "forms" tab for a copy of the grant application and instructions.  The deadline to submit grant applications is Monday, February 27 by 5 p.m.
 
foundation planting a foundation Save the Date - LFHS Foundation's Seventh Annual Spring Luncheon

April 19, 2017
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Luncheon - Auction - Raffle
 
Mark your calendars and please join us for the Lake Forest High School Foundation Luncheon on April 19th.  Stay tuned for more information on the event including an exciting auction and fun raffle prizes. Reservations will be available online beginning March 7. All proceeds will be used to fund academic grants for the 2017-2018 school year. 
 
Get Involved - Join Our Board
We are currently filling roles on the LFHS Foundation for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are interested in joining the LFHS Foundation Board of Trustees please feel free to contact us at LFHSFoundation@gmail.com.
 
The Lake Forest High School Foundation's mission is to advance academics for all students at Lake Forest High School.  Please support our efforts by attending the luncheon, bidding on an auction item, joining our board or donating now.
APT: Association of Parents & Teachers
Support Project Safe Prom - Donate Today!

Project Safe Prom raises funds to provide safe, reliable transportation for LFHS students to and from the Prom venue. Each year, Lake Forest High School parents, alumni, and community members demonstrate their commitment by donating to this campaign. The Junior Class also contributes from their own class monies to this cause.

 
BOOSTERS
 


Our Mission is to promote and support athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship in every sport and for every student-athlete at Lake Forest High School. Learn More! 
 
LFHS Boosters to Host 4th Annual Booster Bash Fundraiser!

Save the Date!

The ever popular Booster Bash returns 

March 11, 2017 
7:00pm 
Gorton Community Center

Watch for your invitation to arrive soon! 
Support the athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship at LFHS. Go Scouts!  Get all the details here! 
APPLAUSE
applause

Visit our webpage to learn more! Applause is the booster organization for the musical arts at Lake Forest High School. Founded in 1996, it is composed of parents, alumni, faculty, and friends who provide support and communication for all band, choral, orchestral and other musical activities.
   
Sat. Feb. 4  - Boys Basketball vs. Stevenson   
Thur. Feb. 9  - Class of 2021 Curriculum Night   

Jazz Festival  
Friday, February 10  
7:00pm 
Raymond Moore Auditorium

The ILMEA All-State Music Festival was held January 25-28 in Peoria, IL 
Congratulations to the following students who qualified to attend: 

Alex Banta (Vibes)
Sean Curran (String Bass)
Will Johnson (Tenor/Honor Choir)
Megan McCabe (Music Education Student)

Music Department and Applause Holiday Concerts & Spaghetti Dinner  
Those who braved the snowy weather were rewarded with a delicious spaghetti dinner and 2 fabulous concerts.  The event raised around $10,000 to support the band, orchestra, and choral programs. Congratulations to the Spaghetti Dinner Chair Kristin Puryear, the Spaghetti Dinner Committee, the volunteers, and the singers / musicians for a wonderful evening. 

         
 
 
PALS
 
PALS (Producers-at-Large) is the parent booster organization for the LFHS theater department. Since it was formed in 1975, PALS has contributed approximately $100,000 to help secure items not funded through the school's budget.  Learn more
 
Don't Miss!

Spring Musical: Urinetown
by Hollman and Kotis
All-School Spring Musical Satire in the RMA
Auditions - Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1 at 3:30pm
Performances - April 27, 28, 29, 2017 at 7pm
 
Urinetown is a musical satire of a malevolent corporation controlling all toilets leading to corruption, oppression, class warfare, environmental degradation and you still can't go to the bathroom!

Field Trip to see Urinetown at Northwestern University on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Please contact John Wanninger or Kelly MacBlaine for further information. 

Be sure to join PALS and support LFHS Theatre! 

See what is on the Theater schedule for this year!  
Quick Links
Board of Education Meeting is Monday, February 13, 2017
7:00p.m.


FEBRUARY MEETING TIME CHANGE:
The Lake Forest Community High School District 115 Regular Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2017
at 6:30 p.m. has
been rescheduled to
7:00 p.m.
 
 
Calendar Highlights   February             

WED FEB 01
APT Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LFHS West, Board Room

THURS FEB 02
Executive Functions and the Teenage Brain Presentation
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
LFHS West, Board Room

THURS FEB 09
Incoming Freshman Class of 2021 Curriculum Night
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

FRI FEB 10
LFHS Class Selection Process for the Classes of 2019 Begins

Incoming Freshman Class of 2021 course selection appointments for
Private Schools
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
LFHS East

LFHS Jazz Festival
7:00 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium

MON FEB 13
Incoming Freshman Class of 2021 course selection appointments for
Lake Bluff Middle School 
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Lake Bluff Middle School

LFHS D115 Board of Education Meeting 
NEW TIME IS 7:00 PM!
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Board Room, West Campus Admin Center,
300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, IL

TUES FEB 14
Incoming Freshman Class of 2021 course selection appointments for
Deer Path Middle School   
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Deer Path Middle School

WED FEB 15
Incoming Freshman Class of 2021course selection appointments for
Deer Path Middle School 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Deer Path Middle School

FRI FEB 17
LFHS Institute Day
(No school for students )

MON FEB 20
Presidents' Day
(No school LFHS)

WED FEB 22
Talent Show
4:30 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium

THUR FEB 23
Talent Show
7:00 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium

FRI FEB 24
Annual ELS Basketball Game vs. Mundelein HS
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Competition Gym

Talent Show
7:00 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium

SAT FEB 25
Talent Show
7:00 PM
Raymond Moore Auditorium

 
Community Links
Community Education Swim Program  

Learn more about all the great public swim programs for all ages at LFHS!  More info

Would you like to continue working as a lifeguard?

American Red Cross certified Lifeguards are needed year round for athletic practices and competitions, community programs and academic classes.
Jobs, Internships, Community Service

Did you Know? 
lfhs.org has pages for 

Job/Internship Opportunities
  
Check out what's been posted recently!

Community Service Opportunities
CROYA

CROYA meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at CROYA, 400 Hastings Rd, LF.  Come hear about upcoming events, hang out with friends and participate in the fun activity of the week.
 
Other CROYA activities:

CROYApella
Wednesdays
5:00 - 6:00 pm

Open Mic
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00 pm

Girls Who Code
Thursdays
4:00 - 5:00 pm

STEPS Remembrance Group
February 9
7:00 - 8:00 pm
 
Save The Date:
CROYA Spring Retreat is March 17-19.  Permission slips will be available online starting Feb. 8th at www.CROYA.com.
 
Visit www.CROYA.com or contact Joanne Yorro at CROYA for more information
(847) 810-3984
SaLT Student Travel
SaLTinORLANDO
Feb. 17-20
Learn More


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"Most Likely to Succeed" Screening

Please join us for a screening of "Most Likely to Succeed," followed by a Community Discussion of the book on which the movie is based.

Lake Forest Book Store has generously offered a 15% discount on the purchase of this book if you mention this event!

Wednesday, March 1, 7:00-9:00pm
Raymond Moore Auditorium (RMA)
Lake Forest High School East Campus
1285 McKinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Co-sponsored by Lake Forest Community High School District 115, Lake Forest School District 67, and LEAD

  
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