For the past nine years, the 8th grade class at Deer Path Middle School has spent one morning volunteering their time within Lake Forest and neighboring communities during Community Service Day.
This year, with support from the DPM APT, the 8th Grade Community Service Day has been reimagined for 8th graders to comply with COVID-19 guidelines. On October 8 (rain date October 9), students will individually participate in a one-mile walk during their remote Wellness class in support of Paws for Patrick.
Paws for Patrick was founded in memory of Patrick Roemer, a Lake Forest High School Senior who passed away last May. Patrick was an animal lover and the mission of the group is to connect adolescents who are struggling with mental health with emotional support animals. DPM 8th graders will be collecting donations, and will be encouraged to walk the one mile with their dog or other pet.
Deer Path Middle School and the APT would like to thank The Rotary Club for underwriting the cost to provide each 8th grader with a a t-shirt to wear while they complete the one-mile walk. The t-shirt features this year's winning logo designed by Nicholas Nassar.
Students will be encouraged to take a picture of themselves in their t-shirts and submit to their gym teacher as confirmation of participation.
Parents who would like to share these pictures are invited to post them to social media with the hashtag #DPM2021.
