The LP Link is published bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest districtwide news and events at Lake Park High School. Contact Sherri Anderson, Director of Communications, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for content.
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Voluntary SHIELD Illinois COVID-19 Testing
Weekly on-site saliva testing designed to keep students and staff in school.
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As part of the District’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts for the 2021-22 school year, Lake Park High School is working with the University of Illinois to offer free COVID-19 testing to all students and staff on a weekly basis through the SHIELD Illinois program. Student participation in this program is completely voluntary and highly encouraged.
SHIELD Illinois is a saliva-based RT-PCR COVID-19 screening and testing program developed by the University of Illinois that can detect the virus in pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic carriers in only 6-12 hours versus the two to three day turn around for other, more invasive, RT-PCR tests. The purpose behind making this testing available to all students and staff members is to help us maximize a safe learning environment and keep students and staff in school. Given the fast turnaround of the results from this test, parents/guardians, the District, and the Illinois Department of Public Health will receive results within 24-hours of testing.
The District plans to begin SHIELD testing the week of Monday, September 20. This testing will occur on-campus during the students’ regular school day. Parents/Guardians wanting to opt their students into the Lake Park SHIELD Illinois program will need to complete and submit a consent form that will be sent electronically to all families early next week. Students from families who complete and submit this form by Tuesday, August 31 will be included in the first week of testing. Anyone who completes and submits the opt-in consent form following the initial deadline will be added to the program on a rolling basis. If no action is taken, families will not be included in the Lake Park SHIELD Illinois program.
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Curriculum Night Returns to In-Person
Follow your student's schedule, meet teachers, counselors and support staff.
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Lake Park faculty and staff invite parents/guardians to attend the annual Curriculum Night at East Campus on Wednesday, August 25 and at West Campus on Wednesday, September 1.
During the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to follow their student's schedule and learn more about each teacher's learning objectives and expectations. Counselors, the school nurse, and other support staff will be available to meet and answer any questions during your student's study hall or lunch period.
As a reminder, all staff, students, and visitors must wear a face covering at all times (regardless of vaccination status) in District facilities even when social distancing is maintained.
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Honor Roll Students Named
Lancers recognized for academic excellence during spring semester.
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Lancers earned this distinction based on their grade point average calculated from the prior semester. Students qualified based on the following criteria: Honor Roll (4.00-4.37), High Honor Roll (4.38-4.74) or Highest Honor Roll (4.75 and above).
Students are to be commended for their academic achievements and perseverance during a unique school year where students were learning remotely and/or had modified on-campus schedules. To celebrate the recipients, a personalized certificate was presented to students during textbook distribution earlier this month. If your Lancer did not pick up the certificate, please have them stop by the Student Services Office to see Mrs. Stratton at East Campus or Mrs. O'Neil at West Campus.
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Course Level Change Requests
Deadline for first semester level changes is Friday, October 1.
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Lake Park strives to provide students with challenging academic curricula and instruction in preparation for postsecondary success. Students who excel in their current course level are encouraged to challenge themselves further by pursuing a level change up, while students who may struggle should take advantage of the academic resources available to them through tutoring and support at LPHS. Students are asked to discuss their rationale for a level change with their teacher, parents/guardians and counselors prior to requesting a level change by emailing their teacher or counselor.
Equally important as academics is the social-emotional well being of our Lancers. If you are concerned about your student's social-emotional well being, and think a level change may help, please reach out to your student's counselor as soon as possible.
If you are considering a first semester level change, please email your teacher or counselor before Friday, October 1. |
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Lancer Library Announcements and Book Fair
Review accounts, consider optional insurance, and shop for English novels.
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This week, the Lancer Library issued all students an email summary of their library accounts, which includes any textbooks they may have checked out and their school-issued Chromebook. Please remind your child to verify they have the correct items on their account and to examine their books for any damage, especially liquid damage (wavy pages). They should notify the library staff of any concerns no later than Friday, August 27. Families are strongly encouraged to purchase Chromebook insurance to safeguard against potentially costly repairs. Read more information and instructions for registering.
In addition to the use of classroom textbooks, which is included in student registration fees, novels for English classes must be acquired by students at an additional cost. For your convenience in purchasing the required titles for fall semester, Anderson's Book Fair will be held on-campus from Monday, August 23 through Friday, September 3. The book fair will also be available in the library during Curriculum Night. During those times, books can be purchased at the school library using cash, credit card, or with a check payable to Lake Park High School (with student ID# in the memo line.) During the book fair, books can also be ordered with a credit card through our online bookshop and picked up in the library or shipped to your home. To determine which titles to purchase and the prices of the books at the book fair, refer to the English class listed on your student's schedule, available in the Home Access Center (HAC). For questions, contact East Campus Librarian Jennifer Sutton or West Campus Librarian Aimee Allison.
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First Semester Safety Week: August 23-27
Training prepares students, staff how to respond in emergency situations.
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During the Wednesday, August 18 SMART day, all Lake Park employees participated in an annual safety in-service presented by the Roselle Police Department. This valuable, comprehensive training included a review of the swatting incident from April 2021 as well as ALICE protocols to help prepare staff for decisions they may have to face in an emergency situation.
Next week from August 23-27, Lancer students will engage in Safety Week as teachers in all classes review the basic emergency procedures. The following week, from August 30-September 3, actual evacuation, lockdown and severe weather drills will be conducted during classes and lunch periods to practice the lessons from Safety Week.
Another District priority includes addressing the vehicular traffic at East Campus during daily pick up and drop off. Families who drive their freshmen and/or sophomore students should read this message for important expectations this year.
Safety and communication are shared responsibilities. Lake Park's "See Something, Say Something" campaign encourages anyone to report suspicious or potentially problematic information by calling the Anonymous Tip Hotline at (630) 529-3001. Please contact Tim Cook, Safety and Security Coordinator, with any questions or to discuss instances of rumors or misinformation that may concern you. |
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Fall Athletic Event Spectator Information
Read details for attending in-person, buying passes, viewing webcasts & more!
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Welcome back, Lancer Fans! Lake Park is excited to return to traditional Fall athletic seasons, including competition schedules featuring invitationals and IHSA state series competitions along with no restrictions for spectator capacities. Make your plans now to come out and cheer on your Navy & White!
To that end, the Athletic Department has created the Fall Athletic Event Spectator Information Guide to serve as a helpful resource for accessing schedules, attending home contests, understanding admission fees and policies, purchasing Booster Club families passes, watching live webcasts, locating parking and more. Thank you for supporting Lancer student-athletes, and we hope to see all our Lancer Fans at games this fall! Please direct any questions to the Athletic Office: athletics@lphs.org or (630) 295-5326. |
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Free Mobile Vaccine Clinic: Friday, August 27
Walk-up availability at both campuses and during the first home football game.
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The DuPage County Health Department Care Van COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinic is coming to Lake Park on Friday, August 27. View the flyer for more details including locations, hours, and requirements for parents/guardians to be present and provide consent for students under 18 years of age.
The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, including those who do not have health insurance or legal immigration status. The Care Van will offer either the Pfizer vaccine, which requires
two doses 21 days apart, or the single dose Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine.
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Important Dates:
Aug 23-27...........Safety Week
Sept 1.................SMART Day
Sept 6 ................Labor Day (Offices Closed)
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Anonymous Tip Hotline (630) 529-3001 |
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Follow Lake Park High School on Twitter @LPLancers |
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