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“Be like a duck. Calm on the surface. Paddling like the dickens underneath…”
This week is a shout out to our teachers and staff at Everett. While the Ducks ride may be more Dells than Disney, I don’t think I could find a more poignant reference to an amusement park ride that symbolizes how I am seeing our teachers and staff right now. They are the utmost professionals. These are crazy times, emotions are high, life is bustling, the sun is hiding and the weather is BLAGH!!! But no matter what is going on around this team, they are calm, positive and amazing. They look very much like this...
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Our staff is beautiful, stoic, strong beings who are doing the impossible gliding across the water with grace and poise, while they are paddling like crazy to keep afloat. Their work and strength do not go unnoticed. I invite you to take a moment to connect with someone from Everett to let them know how much you appreciate them.
On a separate note, I appreciate YOU! I know you are all feeling the duck syndrome too so be sure to try to enjoy your weekend, stop paddling and just float…
Important highlights in this edition:
- Black History Month
- iPad reminder
- Winter Fest Tickets on sale
With awe,
Renée
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Attendance and Office:
847-234-5713
Pamela Payton
Cheryl Salerno
Nurse
Kathleen Shalala, RN
847-615-4469
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To Do
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Consider sharing any information you have or ideas you want to share as we celebrate Black History Month as a school in February
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To Note
iPad Reminder from the Tech Department
As a reminder, please have students charge their devices every night. Please make sure they bring their iPads and headphones to and from school daily. We are also finding a lot of student devices are requiring updates and not running smoothly. The tech department is asking all students to perform a software update at HOME (if needed), as to better maximize their time at school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Why Education is About to Reach a Crisis of Epic Proportions
I invite you to read the Forbes article this week on the crisis America is facing in education. I think about this all the time and why I am passionate about making Everett the happiest place on earth. I adore our teachers and staff and feel blessed to work alongside these types of professionals when the nation is facing problems as such.
REPEAT INFORMATION
Kindergarten Information Night
If you have an incoming Kindergartener or know of a new family, please note that February 9 will be our Kindergarten Information Night from 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Spirit of 67 Grant Application Deadline
Upcoming FAN (Family Action Network) speaker event!
We would like to thank the Spirit of 67 Foundation for their support of the FAN webinars for our families.
Monday, January 24, 7pm, “Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids,” featuring Michelle Icard and Heidi Stevens. Register here for this event.
Illusionist Family Event
The anti-bullying comedy and magic presentation by illusionist and motivational speaker Tom Coverly will be held on Tuesday, February 8 from 6:00-7:00 PM. The presentation will take place in the Deer Path Middle School gym and is open to all District 67 families. Thank you to the APT for their help in organizing the presentation and the Spirit of 67 for bringing Tom Coverly to our District.
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Bad Joke of the Week
I’ll never date another apostrophe. The last one was too possessive.
–Dr. McHugh from The World's Worst Dad Jokes book
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District 67 COVID-19 Dashboard |
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Do You Have a Heart for Nursing?
Are you a Registered Nurse with a current license in the State of Illinois? Are you able to serve in our schools? Deer Path Middle School has an opening for a paid, full-time nurse for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.
If you have a heart for serving our school community as a DPM nurse, we hope you will consider this important opportunity – or share it with others! Learn more here.
District 67 Board Meeting
The next regular meeting of the District 67 Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, January 25 in the Board Room at Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Rd. (2nd floor) beginning at 7:00pm. Additional information and the meeting agenda is posted on the D67 Board web page prior to each meeting.
TrueNorth Family Weekly Update
TrueNorth (Formerly NSSED) publishes a Family Weekly Update newsletter that provides information about upcoming social, recreational, learning, and educational opportunities. You can also subscribe to receive this newsletter HERE. Looking for other resources? Check out the TrueNorth Community Page.
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Just a week away until our Let It Glow Party! Thank you to all that attended the APT Meeting!
Have a great weekend!
❤️🦅Holly
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WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Jan. 24 FAN event
Jan. 28 Let it Glow Dance Party 🌟
Feb. 2 Visiting Author Jerry Pallotta ✍🏻📚
Feb. 8 Illusionist Show 6:00 DPM
Feb. 16 Everett APT meeting Guest Speaker Robert Wegley on The Social Institute
Feb. 17 - D67 APT presentation: Dr. Erin Lenart, LFHS principal 9:30am
❣️Wear Red on Fridays❣️Everett Spirit Days are always on Fridays. Wear red or any Everett clothing on Fridays!
🌟LET IT GLOW DANCE PARTY🌟
Jan. 28, 2022 K-2 4:00-5:00 3-4 5:30-6:30
Get your glow on and join us for our Winter Dance Party! Event details below!Please return by Jan. 24!!
✍🏻📚VISITING AUTHOR- Jerry Pallotta Feb. 2
📆 JOIN US! Next APT Meeting is February 16, 2022 at 9:15am with Guest Speaker Robert Wegley from DPM on The Social Institute. Everett Library Everyone is welcome! Coffee/chat 9:15-9:25. Guest Speaker 9:30. Virtual link TBA
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Spirit of 67 News & Events
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The deadline to apply for grants is fast-approaching! Grant applications are due Thursday, January 27 by 3 pm. Do you have a great idea for something that would benefit our students and our schools? District 67 schools are fortunate to have talented staff, parents and students who think BIG! We encourage anyone with an innovative idea that fills a need and is supported by the school administration, to submit a grant. The grant application and directions can be found on our website: https://spiritof67foundation.org/grants/application-process/
Be sure to mark your February calendars for our newest event, “The Spirit is Sweet.” This event with feature an online auction (Feb 14-17) with opportunities to win exciting student experiences. As always, all donations and money raised will directly benefit our students through grants funded by the Spirit.
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CROYA is hosting Human Whac-a-mole on Friday, Jan. 28th. All 6th-8th grade students are welcome! We’ll have 2 time slots with limited spots available; 3:45pm-5:15pm and 6:00pm-7:30pm. No cost to attend! Sign up at https://croya.com/
Mountainfilm on Tour - The Gorton Community Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present this annual film festival bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm Festival. Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29 Click here for additional information
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Everett Elementary School | 1111 Everett School Rd. | Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
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