REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL PARENT OPEN HOUSE |
Each year, we look forward to opening our campuses and classroom doors to our families during Parent Open House. This year, we are developing a virtual platform which will allow our families to learn more about the teachers their children are working with and the courses they are taking. On Thursday, September 17, at 7pm, LT will host a live WebEx event that will include welcome messages from Superintendent Dr. Tim Kilrea and Principal Dr. Brian Waterman, highlight some celebrations from the early part of the school year, share updates regarding remote learning, and provide information regarding student support and engagement. In addition, parents will be able to access videos and course information online regarding the courses their children are enrolled in. Teacher videos will include an overview of course objectives, class expectations, general grading practices and changes made to the course to accommodate our remote learning environment.
In order to attend LT’s Virtual Parent Open House on Thursday, September 17, at 7pm, please click Virtual Parent Open House. This event will be hosted by WebEx, which requires a brief registration process, so we invite attendees to join a few minutes prior to 7pm.
After watching the WebEx welcome video, be sure to log on to the district website at Teacher Open House Videos and follow your student's schedule by clicking on each teacher's name and the class period in which your student is enrolled.
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BOARD MEMBER RETIRES, VACANT SEAT |
Board member Barbara Rosinsky resigned from her post effective August 24, 2020. The Board must appoint someone to fill Rosinsky’s seat until the next election in April 2021.
Rosinsky was selected to fill a 9-month Board vacancy in 2014. She ran and was elected to the Board in 2015 and again in 2019. Over her tenure on the Board, she served in many capacities. Most recently she served as Chair of the Policy and Human Resources Committees and as Board secretary since April 2019. She also served on the Technology, Curriculum, Facilities and Negotiations committees.
"Barb has provided distinguished service for more than six years. She is highly respected by her fellow Board members, which led her to be elected to an officer position. It has been a privilege to serve with Barb, and she will be missed. On behalf of the entire Board and district, we wish her well," said President of the Board Tom Cushing.
Superintendent Dr. Tim Kilrea said, "Barb is an advocate for all students. She brought a straight forward, common sense approach to all Board matters. As a parent of three LT graduates and volunteer with extensive community service, she brought a wealth of experience and well-rounded perspective. It was a pleasure to work alongside her."
Apply for Vacant Seat
Residents interested in applying for the vacant position must be at least 18-years-old, have lived in the district for at least one year and be registered to vote.
Candidates interested in applying for the appointment to the Board of Education may download a Candidate Application Packet or may pick up a packet from Clerk of the Board Lisa Dombro in the Superintendent’s Office, North Campus Room 105, 100 S. Brainard Ave., LaGrange. For additional information, contact Lisa Dombro at 708-579-6451.
Applications must be received by the Clerk of the Board no later than 3pm Thursday, September 24, 2020. Late applications will not be accepted.
A special Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, when candidates will be interviewed during a closed session.
The official appointment will be made no later than October 23, 2020.
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ALUMNI INVITED TO VIRTUAL HOMECOMING OCT 3 |
Unfortunately, the coronavirus has forced LT and nearly every other district nationwide to cancel, postpone or re-imagine Homecoming festivities. Eight class reunions were also forced to cancel or postpone their celebrations this fall.
As disappointed as we are about missed opportunities to reconnect with classmates and with LT in person, the Alumni Association has created several virtual opportunities to help spark memories and reminisce.
Building Tours
The Alumni Association will welcome alumni back onto campus with virtual North Campus and South Campus building tours beginning October 3, including spaces few have ever seen, namely the bell tower and the inner workings of the tower clock.
Audio Archive
Thanks to generous donations of graduates, the Alumni Association has collected a few dozen recordings of choirs, bands and plays of decades past. Beginning October 3, log on to the website to see the playlist and download a recording or two. Some recordings include, Class of ‘59 Soundtrack, 1964 Spring Music Festival, Corral Show 69 - Wooden You and Jazz Band ‘79 and more.
Friday Night Lights
To help fill the sports gap during what would have been Homecoming weekend, WLTL Radio 88.1FM will host a Friday Night Lights Classic, a rebroadcast of one of LT’s famed football games. Tune in to WLTL Friday, October 2, at 7pm to hear LT vs. Downers Grove North, the Homecoming football game from September 27, 2014. If you live locally, tune in to 88.1FM on your radio dial or online at WLTL.
Virtual Parade
This fall would have marked LT’s 90th Homecoming parade. While students and alumni will not be marching from North Campus to South Campus as they traditionally do, the Alumni Office has put together a slideshow of past and more recent Homecoming parades. View the tremendous paper floats that were painstakingly pieced together over weeks and the classic cars driven by classic alumni.
School Song
Lastly, be sure to don your best gold and blue and listen in and sing along to a recording of an LT band playing the school song. |
NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED |
LT is proud to announce that 10 seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit scholarship competition. These students will continue to compete for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships that will be offered in the spring.
More than 1.5 million students nationwide entered the Merit Program as juniors by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. High scorers were designated Semifinalists, representing less than 1% of the state's graduating class. In total, just over 16,000 academically talented seniors qualified nationwide.
Congratulations: Natalie Carlisle, Daniel Ciecko, Mira Dedhia, Keeley Mahoney, Charles O’Neill, Kevin Rife, Tomas Samuolis, Margaret Sizemore, Ainsley Yuknis and Benjamin Zierdt.
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SIGN UP FOR YEARBOOK PORTRAITS TODAY! |
Yearbook portraits for seniors, juniors and sophomores, as well as freshmen who didn't take a portrait at Book Pick-Up, are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, from 9am – 6pm in the NC Fieldhouse and Vaughan Gym. Information about signing up for a 15-minute window on one of those dates is available at Tabulae Yearbook Portraits.
Freshmen who took school portraits during regularly scheduled Book Pick Up have been uploaded to an online gallery for parents and students to view and order.
Freshmen can follow these easy steps to look up your photos:
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Go to vipis.com
- Type in LTHS
- Click on “School portraits”
- Enter student information
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JUNIOR TO LAUNCH CLOTHING LINE |
Junior Lucas Barnes will launch his very own clothing line, called Treevas, on September 20. An eco-friendly clothing line created with climate change in mind, Barnes will give 50% of all profits to organizations fighting climate change first hand.
"I’ve always had a special affection for fashion. I dream of making the world a better place through innovation in the clothing industry. Owning my own clothing line was never something I thought I could accomplish, yet here I am," Barnes posted on his Instagram page.
More than just a clothing line, Barnes says, "There is a message behind the brand dedicated to climate change. It’s just one way I can help, and I’m proud to do it."
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SEPT 16
LTCAC Meeting, 7pm (Virtual)
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SEPT 17
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SEPT 18
Academic Level Change and CR/NC Deadline
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SEPT 21-25
Start with Hello Week
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SEPT 21
Board of Education Meeting, 7:30pm (NC 251 and Virtual)
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SEPT 23
SAT Testing for 250 Seniors
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As clubs begin to meet virtually, be sure to view the short video presentations of LT's many co-curricular offerings. Students can log on to learn more about how they can get involved in co-curricular activities during this school year. Be sure to check the Virtual Activities Fair often as it will remain open all year as more clubs contribute videos and information.
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Despite the fact that no spectators are allowed, we've got your fall sports coverage. Be sure to tune in to watch LT's fall sports: girls and boys cross country, girls and boys golf, girls swimming and diving, and girls tennis. View a variety of past events and stay tuned for future contests. Log on to Meet Video Clips 2020.
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LT has joined together with the LaGrange Highlands Civic Association, the Township of Lyons, AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center LaGrange, Cook County Sheriff’s Department, and School District 106 to put a spotlight on keeping the roads safe.
We urge the LT community to take the Attentive Driver Pledge and be vigilant when it comes to driving safety. Everyone who takes the pledge will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes from local organizations.
On a typical day, more than 700 people are injured in distracted driving crashes. Talking on a cell phone or texting diverts attention away from driving. This community partnership hopes to increase awareness for all to be more mindful, as well as to help identify ways to increase the safety of all when on the roads.
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Any student in need of a laptop or home access to the internet, please call or email the Technology Department Help Desk: 708-579-6559, HelpDesk@d204.lths.net.
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LT is once again offering Grab-n-Go meals at both campuses from 8-10am on any day LT is in remote learning. Meals will be available at the main entrance at South Campus and the Clock Tower entrance at North Campus.
Families in need of assistance or those with questions or concerns, please contact Assistant Principal Darrell Mathis (South Campus-579-6528) or Assistant Principal Bryan Radavich (North Campus 354-4700).
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South Campus has a new electronic marquee. The old marquee was purchased in 2002 and served LT well. However, after nearly two decades, it was beginning to show its age with technological glitches and bulbs that had to be manually replaced more and more frequently. The Alumni Association offered up to $50,000 to help with the purchase and installation of the new marquee.
A contest was held for the first marquee message. LT parent Lynn Moynihan submitted the winning entry:
Lions are in their dens
for the sake of the Pride
#Heart of a Lion
She will receive a spirited prize package. Thanks to all who entered.
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