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Principal's Column
Entering the final weeks of the 2016-17 school year has made me reflective about my first year as principal. I've spent 20 years at Lake Park in the classroom, as a coach and an assistant principal, but the opportunity to serve in this position has been my most rewarding yet.
I've had the privilege of meeting and speaking with our Lancer Leads students at both campuses each month. These leaders provide feedback, ask questions and challenge me to think creatively and strategically about the future of Lake Park. I really appreciate their honesty, insights and openness about any topics we discuss.
Another highlight for me has been the chance to meet so many parents and hear their observations as well. Whether it has been during formal events like parent orientations, along the sideline of a game or in the auditorium before a concert begins, I welcome any occasion to hear feedback.
My philosophy is student focused, and I am committed to be as visible and accessible to families as possible. I have enjoyed attending events from athletics to fine arts and - when my schedule allowed - even hit the road to support some state bound teams and competitions in places like Springfield and Indianapolis.
The momentum we began this school year with doesn't end at graduation. Our Lancer community will recognize the achievements of the Class of 2017 during commencement on Thursday, May 25. At that time, we will welcome a new alumni class -- "Lancers for Life" who will continue to lead, inspire and make a difference like they have at Lake Park.
The lense through which I see now is broader than I could have ever imagined, and I'm grateful for the learning and growing in this first year. We Are Lake Park. We Are One. Future Forward!
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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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Lancers Advance to State Competition
Congratulations to the Lake Park Math Team on qualifying for the ICTM State competition! They will be competing on Saturday in Champaign at the University of Illinois. Live results and the award ceremony can be viewed here.
Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for State: Jill Alonzo, Katie Augustine, Chago Basso, Eric Bayer, Sahil Patel, Ryan Pries, Casey Samagalsky and Shyam Upadhyay. The team enjoyed a spirited sendoff through West Campus led by the Lancer Drumline.
The Math Team is coached by Clint Anticevich, Ashley Castellanos, Bill Roloff,
Candice Sagliano and Tina Weller.
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National Honor Society Members Inducted
New members were recently inducted into the Lake Park High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Membership in NHS is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. The National Honor Society recognizes students who excel in scholarship, service, leadership and character.
View the complete list of juniors and seniors
who have been accepted into the National Honor Society this year.
The Technology Center of DuPage chapter of the National Technical Honor Society held its
annual induction ceremony
on April 27. Congratulations to the following Lake Park students who were honored, along with their TCD National Honor Society peers, as members of the NTHS organization: Sana Baig, Michala Belter, Dana Gardner, Allison Holmes, Steven Kovach, Kevin Sharp and Brooks Wogelius.
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Preparing for Final Exams
Any Lake Park student seeking a quiet place to study is welcome to attend the Bloomingdale Library's "Exam Cram"
Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 1 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. The library will have group and individual study areas available, Wi-Fi, computer access, and reference help. They will even provide caffeine and snacks. Pizza will be served at 7:00 p.m. every day.
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Special Olympics Team to Compete in Spring Games
Six of Lake Park's 10 Special Olympics athletes will be competing in the Illinois Special Olympics Spring Games for Track and Field on Sunday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the College of DuPage. This event, featuring 56 Special Olympics teams, determines who will advance to state level competition
in June.
Student athletes will be participating in the following events: individual running events from 50 meters to 200 meters, relay races, standing and running long jumps, and softball toss. During this season
, 35 "buddies" have worked with the student athletes twice a week on general conditioning and track events as well as provided a social component. The team has been focusing on track events, as well as participating in fun things like zumba and scavenger hunts. Follow @LPSpOlympics to receive live Tweets from this weekend's track and field event!
Lake Park's home track meet is scheduled for
Saturday, May 13 at 9:00 a.m.
at East Campus. Teams will competing from Hinsdale South, Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale Transition Program, Riverside-Brookfield, Willowbrook, and Glenbard East High Schools. Members of Lake Park's Boys Track team also volunteer to assist with running the track meet. Come out and support our Lancers!
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Summer School Registration Deadlines
Driver Education will be offered from
June 12 to July 21
.
View more details and access the registration form
that is due today,
Friday, May 5
. Students enrolling in the program are required to attend a Driver Education Orientation that will be hosted on
Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m.
in the East Campus auditorium.
Information about the schedule, cost and enrollment for summer school is available.
View more details and access the registration form. First semester enrollment is due
Friday, May 26.
Lake Park will be offering five Boot Camp classes this summer at East Campus and West Campus. The classes are designed to provide enrichment and a sound foundation in different subject areas. All classes are offered on a non-credit basis. Classes will run depending on enrollment; therefore, a full refund will be processed if classes are cancelled due to low enrollment.
View more details and access the registration form.
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Commencement Box Suite Sales Begin May 10 at Noon
The Class of 2017 Commencement ceremony will be hosted at the Sears Centre on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. Avoid the rush and uncertainty of getting good seats by reserving a Commencement Box Suite! Securing one of 12 lower level box suites for the ceremony will eliminate the worry of saving seats for your family and friends.
Online Box Suite sales begin on Wednesday, May 10 at 12:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation.
Your guests will enjoy light refreshments in the comfort of your special area. Eleven suites can accommodate up to 15 individuals and are available for $400 each. In addition, one deluxe box suite available for $600 can accommodate up to 24 people and has its own private restroom. All box suites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. V
isit the
graduation box suites page
to view additional information.
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Eat Local to Support Lake Park Fine Arts
The fundraising battle is on from
Monday, May 8 through Sunday, May 14 when you v
isit McAlister's Deli new location at 454 West Army Trail Road in Bloomingdale.
Simply drop your receipt into the box marked for Lake Park or Glenbard North, and they will donate 20 percent of the purchase.
The school that raises the most money will receive an additional $1000 for their school.
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Prom Ticket Sales End May 8
The 2017 junior and senior prom will be hosted on
Saturday, May 20 at Venuti's in Addison, followed by a post-prom cruise from Navy Pier.
Students will participate in an important pre-prom assembly on
Monday, May 15
. The program will involve a young woman who will share her story about losing her mom in a drunk driving accident, as well a group of Lancer students performing a short, one-act production of "21 Chump Street," aimed at promoting thoughtful decision making and the consequences that follow.
Prom tickets can be purchased through
Monday, May 8.
Online ticket purcha
ses
require a credit/debit card. Tickets can also be purchased with cash or check in the West Campus Student Activities Office from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that dinner seating will not be assigned. Post-prom attendees will be assigned a bus for the ride downtown and back.
Visit the 2017 Prom Website for more information about ticket sales, guest registration and dress guidelines. Senior students are reminded to
vote for prom court and senior superlatives by May 8!
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Board Member Oath of Office and Reorganization
Congratulations to Lake Park's Board of Education members
voted in during the
School Board Election on April 4, 2017.
During the monthly Board meeting on
April 24
, these newly re-elected Board members were sworn in to serve 4-year terms until 2021:
Claire Adachi
Keri DeWaele
Janice Gatbunton
Tom Hollatz
Board members also conducted an annual reorganization. The following officers will continue to serve one-year terms:
Barb Layer, President
P.J. Olzen, Vice President
Claire Adachi, Secretary
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Community Connection
Flags for Roselle, a partnership among the Roselle History Museum, American Legion, Boy Scouts and Lake Park High School, is seeking volunteers! Roselle residents had the opportunity to "subscribe" to have a flag installed on their front lawn on four important holidays; Memo
rial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day. Proudly, nearly 200 households will be supporting the red, white and blue through this program.
To ensure all flags are successfully installed at 7:00 a.m. and removed at 7:00 p.m. beginning on Memorial Day, Flags for Roselle is recruiting volunteers to organize "installation teams." This would involve a team of 3-4 members with a vehicle large enough to carry 8-foot flag poles to approximately 10-15 households located in close proximity. Each team will be provided specific pick-up, installation and removal instructions. The only requirements are to provide your own safety glasses, gloves and a mallet.
If you are interested in assembling an installation team starting on Memorial Day, or would like more information about getting involved, visit this link or contact Dominic Manola with any questions.
College of DuPage Workshops for High School Students
College of DuPage is hosting a series of new workshops designed to help high school students explore potential career and life enrichment options beginning
Monday, June 12. Open to students entering grades 9 to 12, the series features courses focused on topics from a range of industries, including art, technology and the environment. Offerings include: Cloud Computing and System Virtualization, Crime Scene Investigation Summer Academy, Forest Preserve Academy, Hack Attack: Securing Your PC, Motion Picture and Television, Summer Photo Camp, and Video Game Level Design. For more information or to register, visit
cod.edu/cehighschool, email
[email protected] or call (630) 942-2208.
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May 10 SMART Day
May 10 Scholarship and Awards Night
May 16 Choral Finale Concert
May 17 Spring Finale Band Concert
May 20
Prom and Post-Prom
May 22 Board of Education Meeting
May 25
Class of 2017 Graduation
May 26 Deadline for Summer School Registration
May 29 Memorial Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
June 1
Final Exams
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