HIGHLIGHTS • NOVEMBER 2, 2020 |
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Honoring Those Who Served
Lake Forest High School Veterans Day Program
Hosted by Lake Forest High School and the Lake Forest American Legion Post 264. Join us for a virtual event featuring special music, tributes, and presentations on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 beginning at 11:00 AM.
A virtual link will be shared on the LFHS website on the day of the event.
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Join Us for the Next SCOUT STRONG on November 12
Join the SCOUT STRONG team in partnership with the LFHS APT for the next presentation to help our families thrive.
Cultivating Resilience During COVID-19
Featuring Doug Bolton, PhD
Thursday, November 12, 7:00 PM
Virtual Presentation
Parenting children in our complex world has always been difficult and COVID-19 presents us with even more unique challenges. As stressful as this time is for our children, it also gives an important opportunity to teach and model resilience.
In this evening discussion for parents, Dr. Doug Bolton will share current brain and social science research that can help guide us through these challenging times. He will also share parenting strategies that will help build resilience in our children so that they can effectively manage stress now and in the future.
An email reminder and live stream link will be provided in advance of the program.
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Prom Art Contest
Deadline Friday, November 20, 2020.
"You Hold the Key" Prom 2021 Art Contest is open to all students seeking original, hand-designed artwork inspired by an enchanted forest to be displayed on prom invitations and t-shirts. The artwork must be greyscale or black and white. Submit to Mrs. Crouch in room 127 or in PDF form to jcrouch@lfschools.net. Please include your name! The prize is a pair of prom tickets! |
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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, orchestra and other musical activities.
Please Join!
Did you remember to join and opt-in for communications from Applause when you registered your student through Info Snap? If not, there is still time to make a donation and join Applause – we encourage you to visit our website and follow us on Facebook. It is the best way to find out about upcoming music events throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering with Applause – contact Monica Brown at
Thank you to all the families that joined Applause during 2020-2021 online registration!
Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony - Honoring Our Veterans
The Music Department will be collaborating with administration and the Lake Forest American Legion to produce a Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00 AM. The LFHS community will be gathering virtually to celebrate and show our appreciation. The ceremony will include the band, buglers, brass quintet, and a vocal soloist in pre-recorded performances.
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November Outreach - Feed My Starving Children
Be on the lookout for more information.
The Outreach Committee coordinates service opportunities in neighboring communities for LFHS parents and families. If you would like to learn more or participate in the next activity, please contact Cariann Rice, Outreach Committee chair, Eisingec@yahoo.com.
Open Doors
Thank you to all the panelists and students moderators who made Open Doors such a huge success. We appreciate the time and talent you shared with our virtual listeners.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. This socially-distanced Open Doors opportunity could not have happened without you!
Committee Chairs: Micaiah Robinson, Laurel Tustison, Niki Walsh
Committee Members: Elizabeth DelFava, Carl Kirar, Leslie Lord, T-Ann Pierce, Jim Sullivan, Lori Thuente, Christiana Walsh
APT President: Beth Pierson
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Our Boosters Spirit Store has Moved
Spirit Store Hours:
Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Special Holiday Hours:
Friday, November 27 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The following Saturdays: November 28, December 5, 12, 19 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Call Alyson Dueringer at 639-499-4766 to schedule an in-store shopping appointment.
Online Spirit Store coming soon. Stay tuned!
LFHS Fall Sports Recap: Coming Soon to Your Inbox
There were few spectators permitted and competitions/seasons were abbreviated, but that did not stop our 6 Fall Sports Programs from having INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL seasons! We are proud of all of our student-athletes and the coaches who support them!
Curious about WHAT Boosters does, WHO it benefits, and WHY?
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Thank you to all the families that donated during online registration. All contributions to the LFHS Foundation help fund grants that enrich the educational experience at LFHS. Photos taken during Grant Day 2020 include grant awards to Special Education, Art, Applied Technology, Wellness, Educational Technology, Science and Math departments.
Seeking Sponsors, Partners & Auction Donors for our Spring Events
We are beginning the process of seeking sponsors for the 2021 Spring Luncheon, Celebrating Educational Excellence. We are also in need of 2021 Pitch Night Partners. If your business or family is interested in supporting either of these spring events please contact Dez Witte at dezwitte@gmail.com. Learn more about these giving opportunities here.
Spring Luncheon Volunteers Needed
LFHS Foundation is looking for volunteers for our Spring Luncheon Committee. This is our big annual fundraising event. We hope to bring together hundreds of Foundation supporters to celebrate educational excellence at LFHS. We are also making contingency plans for a hybrid/virtual event if required. We welcome additional volunteer power to help with planning, logistics, the online auction, set up/clean up, and day of support. Sign up to volunteer at https://forms.gle/8G52TwiYmcHvNLiX6.
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Save the Date - November 21
Frosh/Soph production of Twisted Tales of Poe: The Radio Play
(virtual performance)
In Twisted Tales of Poe, four stories from Edgar Allan Poe are told in the form of staged radio drama, complete with sound effects and music. The prisoners of Leverett Street Jail await their fates as three of the doomed souls tell their stories, and we enter the mind of a fourth. In “The Tell Tale Heart,” the Caretaker insists that, although she has murdered the old man she was caring for, she is not mad. In fact, she says, she loved the old man. In “The Cask of Amontillado,” Montresor tells of luring Fortunato away from carnival and into the wine cellar with the promise of sampling a fine sherry, and he justifies what happens next as a favor to society. In the third tale, we enter the mind of the catatonic Poet, who has witnessed the death of his lover or has, perhaps, been responsible for it. After the memorial service, the Poet is visited by guilt … and The Raven. Finally, Bedloe, who has buried an axe in his wife's skull and hidden her in the cellar, is brought to justice by “The Black Cat.”
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Upcoming Events
Tue Nov 3
No School - General Election Day
Wed Nov 4
FAFSA - Application Completion Workshop
(For Seniors and Parents)
5:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Google Meet - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
LFHS APT Board Meeting
10:00 AM
APT Monthly Meetings via Zoom
Mon Nov 9
D115 Board of Education Meeting
7:00 PM
Board Room, LFHS West Campus
Thu Nov 12
Scout Strong - Featuring Doug Bolton, PhD
7:00 PM
Virtual Event
Tue Nov 17
FAFSA - Application Completion Workshop
(For Seniors and Parents)
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Google Meet - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Wed Nov 18
LFHS Blended/Remote Learning Planning Day for Staff -
Non-attendance Day for All Students
Sat Nov 21
Frosh/Soph production of
Twisted Tales of Poe: The Radio Play
Virtual Performance
Wed Nov 25 - Fri Nov 27
LFHS Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students or Staff
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CROYA meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 PM 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. Follow us on Instagram @croyalflb for meeting updates. Please go to croya.com to fill out a waiver to be able to come to meetings this school year!
Upcoming CROYA Events
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