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LATE START DAY
CLASSES BEGIN AT 8:45am
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College Application Process for Senior Parents
NC Reber Center, 9am and 7pm
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5 North Campus Open House and Booster Wear Sale
7-9pm
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Academic Level Change and CR/NC Deadline
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13 Poms Fall Preppy Primary
SC Fieldhouse, 3:30-7:30pm
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13 Salute to Service Game
Bennett Field, 7pm
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16 Board of Education Meeting
NC 103, 7:30pm
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There has been a spike in railroad crossing-gate violations on Brainard Ave. As a result, police officers from the BNSF Railway
will be in the area beginning next week watching for violations. A downed-gate violation is a $450 ticket and could result in a misdemeanor charge for trespassing.
Please encourage your student to use the cross walks and wait for the gates.
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Parents of underclassmen were welcomed at the South Campus Open House last week. Next up: the North Campus Open House, which is slated for Thursday, September 5, at 7pm.
Parents will have an opportunity to tour the building, go through an abbreviated form of their student's schedule and ask questions. Teachers will describe the course and their expectations of the class. Parents are also encouraged to meet their student's counselor and visit the Discovery Center for information regarding available technology services.
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CONVERTIBLES NEEDED FOR HOMECOMING
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LT is in need of several convertibles for our upcoming Homecoming parade Saturday, September 28. If you have one to loan for half a day, please reach out to Director of Student Activities
Peter Geddeis at 708-579-7444.
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DROP-IN CENTERS OPEN FOR EXTRA HELP
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Drop-in Centers for Math, Science, English, Global Studies and World Languages are now open. Drop-in Centers are student-initiated and, by design, less structured than support rooms. Students are able to request assistance, ask questions about upcoming assessments, seek clarification on specific topics, etc. The locations of the Drop-in Centers at both campuses are indicated below.
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North Campus
Math/Science: Room 36
Social Studies: Room 326
Language Arts: Room 221
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South Campus
English: C129
World Languages: C213
World History: D105
Math: D133
Science: J108
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PLANNING, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS CRITICAL TO SAFETY
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LT kicked off the school year with student assemblies at both campuses that focused on an overview of LT's school safety continuum and information regarding the transition to ALICE, an options-based approach to violent critical incidents. The assemblies also included positive messages about the value of empowerment and student voice.
Individual classroom discussions followed with teachers discussing LT's tiered-approach to school safety. Maintaining a safe learning environment depends on the relationships staff and students have with each other and the continual dialogue. Fostering conversations and discussions about safety in small, individualized settings help build relationships and are critical to an environment where students feel empowered and safe.
Next, LT conducted a state-mandated Violent Critical Incident Drill at both campuses last week in collaboration with the LaGrange Police Department and Western Springs Police Department. The drill allowed students and staff to practice the ALICE response, discuss classroom safety scenarios and test the BluePoint System.
In addition, Safety Walks were conducted with all health and physical education students. As part of the district's new critical response procedures, students walked the emergency evacuation route. These Safety Walks were conducted in conjunction and cooperation with our local police departments.
Keeping students and staff safe is a top priority at LT. Preparation is a critical component of any safety plan and we are confident the new response training and positive relationships will help keep our students safe.
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SALUTE TO SERVICE FOOTBALL GAME SCHEDULED FOR 9/13
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Join LT at the annual Salute to Service football game against Oak Park River Forest Friday, September 13, Bennett Field at 7:30pm. Veterans from all branches are invited to attend. Veterans are asked to check in at the Main Gate by the Driver Ed parking lot beginning at 6pm. Each will receive free admission to the game, a complimentary meal, reserved seating in the bleachers at the south end zone and his/her name will be read over the PA.
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SERVICE DOG TO AID STUDENT ON CAMPUS
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A service dog, named Oliver, is now on campus. Service dogs are recognized as a reasonable accommodation and are allowed in public schools pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Oliver goes everywhere with his handler, including the hallways, classroom
s, and lunchroom and has extensive training on how to work with his handler. His presence at school is for the sole purpose of working with his handler to aid with the handler's disability.
While on campus, Oliver may not have any direct contact with students or teachers, and students and staff may not interrupt him by trying to pet him or call out his name. Again, Oliver is at LT to aid his handler.
The district will make reasonable accommodations for students and staff who have allergies or have other issues related to a dog on
campus.
If your
student
has allergies or a fear of dogs, please contact LT.
Freshmen
and sophomores should contact the South Campus nurse at 708-579-6531. Juniors and seniors please contact the North Campus nurse at 708-579-6363.
Having a service dog in the school building is not something new at LT; we are confident our students and staff will respect the dog
and
the critical work he is doing.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR PARENTING WORKSHOP
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LTHS, the Parent Community Network and the Parent-Teacher Council are proud to host a parenting workshop, entitled Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, Thursday, September 19, at 7pm in the North Campus Reber Center. Admission is free.
The presentation will discuss the world our kids are navigating and how it is so radically different than it was even a few years ago. Teens are psychologically and emotionally burdened by social media, unreasonable academic and social stressors, and an unprecedented stream of information. They are exposed to the harshest elements of the world much too soon, as early as 8- or 9-years-old.
Presenter Dr. John Duffy will cover the issues and challenges you will face with your child, teen and young adult. In their complicated world with all of this stimuli, with all of their identity traffic, kids need some compass. This discussion will help you be that compass.
Dr. Duffy is a La Grange-based clinical psychologist, bestselling author, podcaster, and parenting and relationship expert. He has been working in his clinical practice with individuals, couples, teens, and families for nearly 25 years.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
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The LT Community Advisory Council (LTCAC) is seeking community members to complete its membership for the 2019-2020 academic year. The LTCAC meets five times a year (October, December, February, April and May) to learn about and discuss important concerns of the school. The Council provides a link between community members and LT. Members include students, staff, parents and community members from all segments of the diverse LT attendance area. To apply for membership, complete an application or contact theSuperintendent's Office.
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