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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Pep Rallies: September 2 and September 23
Two all-school assemblies strive to foster school spirit and build relationships.
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As Lake Park High School prepares for the excitement and school spirit surrounding the first home football game of the season as well as Homecoming, the safety of students and the security of the campuses remains the highest priority.
On Friday, September 2 and Friday, September 23, students will follow a modified bell schedule to attend an all-school assembly at West Campus. Similar to previous years, public access will be restricted to the assemblies to allow security officials to maintain a safe and secure environment for our students and staff. School resource officers and safety team members will be present in the gymnasium, assist with supervision duties, and monitor our facilities and perimeter during these events. Therefore, parent/guardian participation is limited to viewing the live stream rather than attending the assembly. The live stream links for each pep assembly follow: September 2 | September 23
Bus transportation will be provided for East Campus students to travel to West Campus at 1:00 p.m. and for all students following the assembly. Parents/Guardians who are picking up an East Campus student at the end of the school day should arrive by 2:45 p.m. at West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue. Families will be staged in the parking lot on the corner of Bryn Mawr and Mensching across from the tennis courts. Once buses depart campus, drivers will be directed to the front of West Campus to pick up their students. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of all Lancer students and staff.
Lancer Nation Fans: The theme for tonight's first home football game is Glow in the Dark. Wear neon and be ready to shine bright in the stands when our Lancers take on the Knights of Lincoln-Way Central.
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College & Career Center: Class of 2023 Planning
Attend a college application/financial aid night on Thursday, September 8.
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The College & Career Center team is excited to offer a wide variety of post-secondary planning events for all grade levels. Please view this flyer for a complete list. The Class of 2023 events are already underway:
Senior Seminars | Thursdays, 4th-7th periods | College & Career Center
The senior counseling team kicked off Senior Seminars on Thursday, August 25 and more than 40 students attended to research post-secondary options, narrow their list of colleges, fill out applications, and get their questions answered.
Senior Post-Secondary Planning Lessons | September 6-9 | English Classes
All senior students will be visiting the College & Career Center with their English classes to cover important post-secondary planning information, such as college application procedures, transcript and recommendation letter requests, financial aid, and more.
College Application and Financial Aid Night | September 8 | 6:30 p.m. | West Campus Auditorium
The presentation is intended for senior Lancer students and their families and will cover details about general application requirements, how to request a transcript, recommendation letters, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and resources available to assist students and families with post-graduation planning.
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Curriculum Night Survey
Provide your feedback and watch your inbox next week for links to resources.
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Thank you to all of the parents/guardians who attended Curriculum Night at East Campus last week and at West Campus this week. Our teachers and student support staff members thoroughly enjoyed connecting with Lancer families. They were grateful for the opportunity to welcome families into classrooms and to share resources that support student learning.
Because your feedback is valued and can help to shape next year's programs, please complete this survey link to share your experience and suggestions.
If you were unable to attend, or if you would like to review the introductory slides and handouts, watch your inbox next week for links to a variety of resources.
Finally, please mark your calendar for first semester Parent-Teacher Conferences. This year's format will include both in-person and virtual options. The electronic scheduler will open next month.
Thursday, October 27 - 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. - and - Friday, October 28 - 7:30 a.m. to noon
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43rd Annual Lancer Joust
Make plans to attend this storied tradition at West Campus on September 10.
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Lake Park takes great pride in hosting this exceptional music event, a tradition spanning four decades, which invites high school programs throughout the region to showcase the talents and skills of student musicians. Uniquely combining both performance and competition, this annual experience culminates many months of preparation.
Featuring 14 outstanding bands, the Joust schedule begins with the opening ceremony at 1:00 p.m. The Lake Park Marching Band will conclude the performances at approximately 5:00 p.m. with an exhibition performance.
Joust admission is by ticket only. Admission is $8 for students and $13 for adults. A concession menu is available since outside food/beverage are not allowed. Proceeds benefit the Lake Park Band Auxiliary.
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Theatre Department Presents Children's Play
The 2022-2023 theatre season premieres with The Hundred Dresses.
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The Lake Park Theatre Department kicks off their 2022-2023 season with the children’s play, The Hundred Dresses. Based on the Newbery Honor Book by Eleanor Estes, the play explores the bonds of friendship, the willingness to be yourself and the courage that it takes to stand up to others—even when you're standing alone.
Wanda Petronski (freshman, Daisy Rimer), a second-grader, lives way up in a shabby house in Boggins Heights, and she doesn't have any friends. Every day she wears a faded dress, which wouldn't be too much of a problem if she didn't tell her classmates that she had a hundred dresses at home—all silk, all colors, velvet too. The children at Franklin Elementary don't know what to make of this new girl. Soon Maddie (junior, Eden Strahan), Peggy (junior, Gia Zatos), Jack (junior Elias O’Neill) and their classmates make a game of teasing Wanda about her hundred dresses until one day she disappears from school, leaving just an empty seat where she once sat. As feelings of guilt overtake the children, Maddie and the other students decide they must find out what happened to Wanda and make amends for the way they treated her. This play handles topics such as bullying, friendship, and forgiveness.
The Hundred Dresses performs on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium. Admission is free and the running time is 40 minutes.
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Educational Foundation Seeks Volunteers
Make a difference by volunteering for the Lake Park Educational Foundation!
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The Lake Park Educational Foundation is looking for interested individuals to join. The Foundation was created in 1989 with the mission to provide resources for unique programs and activities to enhance student learning at Lake Park.
Volunteers can help at the board level and/or with events and programs. LPEF is looking for community volunteers for the INCubator program, Robotics Tournament and the Night of Fine Dining & Theatre to name just a few opportunities.
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District Office Notifications
Important annual information available for families and community members.
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Insurance Options
Lake Park High School District 108 offers all families the option to purchase non-school related accident coverage as well as dental accident coverage. Any enrolled student is eligible for coverage plans that are offered by Special Markets Insurance Consultants, Inc. To research the available coverage plans - including costs, benefits, exclusions and any reductions or limitation - view the student accident enrollment application and instructions. Parents or guardians of students are responsible for enrollment and premium payment. Visit the website to enroll online or mail the application with payment to the plan administrator.
Integrated Pest Management
Lake Park High School District 108 has adopted an Integrated Pest Management program that minimizes the use of pesticides in school buildings and on school grounds. The policy, in accordance with state laws, also includes a registry whereby residents can be notified in writing two days before any pesticides are used in the school buildings or on school grounds.
If you would like to receive written notification prior to the application of any pest control materials, download and complete a form with your contact information. The form must be returned to the main office at either campus or district office by Wednesday, September 21 to receive written notification. |
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Important Dates:
Sept 5 ................Labor Day (Offices Closed)
Sept 12...............Yearbook/ID Picture Make-Up Day
Sept 16 ..............Institute Day (Student Non-attendance)
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