HIGHLIGHTS • NOVEMBER 2019
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LFHS Veterans Day Program - November 11
This Event is Open to LFHS School Community - Please Plan to Attend!
If you are not able to join us... the event will also be live-streamed!
In partnership with the Lake Forest American Legion Post 264, we are excited to host our annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, 12:55 - 1:40pm in the auditorium. This event is open to the entire community. The program will include student hosts, special tributes and presentations, student performances, and a special guest speaker.
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 7, 2019
12:00 - 8:00pm
Today, Monday, October 28, families will receive an email with their unique code and instructions for scheduling conferences for their students.
The scheduler will open at 8:00pm on Tuesday, October 29 and remain open until 12 noon on Wednesday, November 6.
For help with scheduling, please call the LFHS Tech Desk, 847-582-7370, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Other questions can be directed to Cindy Rogna, 847-582-7317.
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Upcoming College and Career Workshop
Wednesday, November 6
FAFSA Application Workshop (for Seniors and Parents)
Walk-In Workshop @ CCRC
Hosted by Educational Services and Illinois Student Assistance Commission
At this workshop parents and students will be working on filling out and completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our local FAFSA expert will be available for assistance.
Bring your 2018 income and tax information, and feel free to bring your own computer.
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"You Hold the Key" - Prom 2020 Art Contest
- Open to ALL LFHS students (9th-12th)
- Seeking original, student designed artwork inspired by “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Artwork will be printed on Prom Invitations and T-Shirts (2 winners selected)
- Artwork must be grayscale or black and white
- Deadline is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019
- Submit artwork to Mrs. Crouch in room 127
- Winners will each receive 2 tickets to Prom 2020 (or prize of equivalent value if not attending Prom.
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Scholarship Scoop
Scholarships are listed in three categories: General, College Specific, and Local. All scholarships listed can be found on Naviance. Students are also encouraged to check
with each college/university they are applying to for additional scholarship opportunities. If a scholarship requires a nomination by the high school, students must let their counselor know they wish to be considered.
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2nd Semester Senior Parking Lottery - Applications
Due Nov. 7
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Athletic News
Congratulations to the 2019 Scouts Golf Team - IHSA 3A State Champions.
Congratulations to the LFHS Girls Tennis Team - IHSA 2A State Champions.
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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. Learn more at
lfhsapplause.org
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Join Applause Now
Visit
lfhsapplause.org
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.
Citrus Pick Up at LFHS West Campus
Remember to pick up your citrus!
Parents are needed to help with Citrus Pick-Up.
Please click link below to sign up to volunteer. Thank you for your support!
Citrus Pick-Up at LFHS WEST Campus
Friday Nov. 22 (3:45pm – 7:00pm) or
Saturday Nov. 23 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Spaghetti Dinner & Holiday Concerts - Save The Date!
The 33rd Annual LFHS Music Department Holiday Concerts & Applause Spaghetti
Dinner Fundraiser
Sunday, December 8
3:00pm - Holiday Instrumental Concert*
4:45pm - 6:45 pm Spaghetti Dinner- Cafeteria/ Commons*
7:00pm - Holiday Choral Concert*
*Tickets can be purchased in advance OR at the door. They will be on sale mid-November. Remember this is the only concert all year with reserved seating.
ILMEA
Congratulations to the IMLEA students participating in the November 9 ILMEA Music Festival:
Chorus
Mary Clayton, Martha Clifford, Katie Finnegan, Priya Krishnaswamy, Alexander Panos, Lucy Rubenstein, Callan Shanahan
Orchestra
Jack LaVanway, Jane Mockus, Grace Mockus, Kaleb Whiteside
Band
Ethan Ellis
Upcoming Performances
Music is in the Air this Holiday Season! Mark your calendars now for these ever-popular Holiday events:
- Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day Performance during school day - Band
- Monday, November 11 - Band Festival Concert, 7:00pm
- Friday, November 29 - LFHS Choirs will be leading Holiday Singing at the Annual LF Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4:30pm in Market Square
It’s a Busy Month…
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Association of Parents & Teachers (APT)
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The
Lake Forest High School Association of Parents and Teachers
is a not for profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois. LFHS APT promotes cooperative action among Lake Forest High School, the administration and teachers, its students, the parents, and the community.
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Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal. We would like to thank EVERYONE who attended and helped with the
Be True to Your School Fundraising Event. Please shop local. A BIG THANK YOU to Sunset Foods, Heinen’s, and Bushwood for the fantastic music.
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Calling all service dog & "puppy parents!" The APT Special Events team needs you! Finals can be a stressful time for our students. We are looking for some registered therapy dogs and puppies (under 2 yrs old) to help ease the stress of finals on December 18 and/or June 3. If your dog is willing and able to help, please contact Kirsten
Star424@gmail.com.
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Seeking any creative parents who would like to join any Prom Committees, especially the Decorations Committee for the 2020 Prom to be held on May 9, 2020. The Junior Class has selected their theme, "You Hold The Key" inspired by the novel,
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. If you would like to help the students turn their vision into a magical night, please contact us. Not feeling creative but would still like to be involved? We need you too! For more information on volunteer opportunities please contact
LFHSAPTProm@gmail.com.
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Our MISSION at LFHS Boosters is to promote and support athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship for every student-athlete and every Scouts fan at Lake Forest High School. Please JOIN US in our mission by:
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As the fall sports season comes to an end, LFHS Boosters would like to thank the many parent volunteers and student workers who helped to staff our Concessions stands at West and East Campuses, as well as our Spirit Store. We couldn't provide these services without your help!
In preparation for our PINK (SC)OUT home football game on Friday, October 18, over 625 LFHS students participated in filling out chain links in honor of a loved one who has been affected by cancer. Students further supported the cause by wearing PINK OUT t-shirts to the game, and participating in a raffle of two pairs of Blackhawk tickets, all donated by our generous corporate partner, NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Many thanks to NorthShore University HealthSystem for their continued support!
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Invest in Educational Excellence: All Donations are Valued & Vital. Since 2002, donations to the LFHS Foundation from families like yours have funded over 285 grants that have helped transform learning across the curriculum. In partnership with LFHS teachers, students and administrators we assist in creating a top-notch learning environment for all by investing in educational excellence. Your contribution is critical as this impact only happens with the generous support of our community. TO LEARN MORE
Visit our website
at & follow us on Facebook
@lfhsfoundation
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Thank you for Investing in Educational Excellence!
Thank you to all of
our donors. Every dollar is directly invested in our mission of supporting educational excellence at LFHS. “It’s bigger than just a donation,” says Dr. Chala Holland. “Our students are experiencing learning in new ways. The grants from the Foundation impact how our teachers are conceptualizing, teaching, and engaging our students. What happens now is the spark for life-long learning.” View this
short video to see how your investment is impacting educational excellence at LFHS. Visit
lfhsfoundation.org to learn more about the Foundation’s work, the more than 285 grants awarded since 2002, and to make a donation.
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Pitch Night and Spring Luncheon
Volunteers Needed
LFHS Foundation is looking for volunteers to join the committees planning the 6th annual Pitch Night and its Spring Luncheon. Help make two of the year’s biggest Foundation events a success. The luncheon brings together hundreds of Foundation supporters to celebrate educational excellence. Pitch Night is the exciting culmination of the Business Incubator class each year. Please sign up to volunteer at
https://forms.gle/8G52TwiYmcHvNLiX6
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Business Incubator Seeking a Pitch Weeks Coordinator 2019-2020
The Business Incubator is currently seeking a Pitch Weeks Coordinator. The NEW role involves coordinating with teachers and judges to manage the logistics of MVP Pitch Week in February and Academic Pitch Week just prior to Pitch Night in May. The position requires strong communication skills, organization skills, and a desire to spend time in the classroom during the two pitch weeks. Unlike the mentor and coaching roles, the Pitch Weeks Coordinator does not require specific business expertise. Interested? Please contact Suzanne Sands at
lfhsfoundation@gmail.com or Rich Chun at
businessincubator@lfschools.net.
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PALs (Producers-at-Large)
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PALs (Producers-at-Large)
is the parent booster organization for the LFHS theater department.
OUR MISSION To encourage creativity and the exploration of theater arts as performers and technicians through meaningful production experience in a wide variety of styles and forms, and to foster a life-long appreciation of theater arts.
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COME SEE -
She Kills Monsters
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games,
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy, laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Production Dates: Thursday, Nov. 21, Friday, Nov. 22, Saturday, Nov. 23 (matinee and evening show)
Production Time: Evenings @7:00pm; Saturday matinee @ 1:00pm
UPCOMING AUDITION for Winter Play -
Love Sick
Director: Joe Pulio
Audition Dates: Monday, Nov. 25
Call Backs: Tuesday, Nov. 26
Become a Member
OUR MISSION – To encourage creativity and the exploration of theater arts as performers and technicians through meaningful production experience in a wide variety of styles and forms, and to foster a life-long appreciation of theater arts.
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Important Dates
Wed Nov 6
LFHS APT Meeting, 10:00 AM
Board Room, LFHS West Campus
FAFSA Application Workshop for Seniors and Parents
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Walk-in Workshop @ CCRC
Thu Nov 7
Parent Conference Day (no student attendance)
Open Doors
Fri Nov 8
No School
Open Doors
Mon Nov 11
Veterans Day Program, 12:55 PM
RMA
Band Festival, 7:00 PM
RMA
D115 Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM
Board Rm. Lake Forest HS West Campus
Thu Nov 21 / Fri Nov 22 / Sat Nov 23
She Kills Monsters Performance
(Thu, Fri, Sat - 7:00 PM; Sat Matinee 1:00 PM)
RMA
Wed Nov 27
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Thu Nov 28
Thanksgiving Day - No School
Fri Nov 29
Thanksgiving Break - No School
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CROYA meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00 - 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.
CROYA meetings are open to all high school students.
Upcoming CROYA Events
- Donut Bowl: Flag Football, Dinner & Discussion - Wednesday, November 13, 5:30-8:00pm
- Fall Retreat - November 22-24
- Poinsettia Sale Orders Due - Wednesday, November 20
- Alumni Friendsgiving Lunch - Wednesday, November 27, 12:00-2:00pm
- CROYA Closed - November 25
Sign up for the CROYA monthly newsletter by e-mailing CROYA@cityoflakeforest.com.
Visit
www.CROYA.com or call Catherine Grey at (847) 810-3985 for more information.
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Happy, Healthy, Almost Stress-Free College
Planning & Success: For Parents and Students
Monday, November 4, 7:00pm at Gorton
College is a BIG change - it’s a dramatic change with new challenges most students and parents never see coming. As a result, millions of students are struggling. New York Times bestselling author of the #1 book on college life, Harlan Cohen (
The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College and
The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only!) helps students and parents know what’s coming and how to create the best college experience. Harlan exposes and explores the latest facts, stats, and strategies to guide high school and college students as they navigate all the changes ahead. He helps parents and grandparents know how they can be the best partners along the way. Harlan uses his trademark humor, personal anecdotes, and interactive style to engage audiences of all ages.
Truth Be Told: A Night of Personal Storytelling, November 2
The Best of Second City, November 16
November 7 - First Thursdays: The Peanut Butter Falcon, 11:00am & 7:00pm
November 8 - A Night with Janis Joplin – the Musical, 11:00am & 7:00pm
November 10 - Kartemquin Presents: Left-Handed Pianist, 4:00pm
November 22 - FA-LA-LA Film Fest: Planes Trains and Automobiles, 7:00pm
November 29 - FA-LA-LA Film Fest: Home Alone, 1:00pm
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