May 13, 2022
A Message from the Principal
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Hello DPM Families,
We love seeing our DPM students having fun and their creativity as we continue to celebrate our ABC Countdown to the end of the year. 80’s day was a huge hit with our students as a few dusted off some of their parent’s authentic clothing! A preview of each day’s theme can be found here.
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Next week’s ABC Countdown includes donations for our School’s Out Food Drive. The District 67 APT is sponsoring the Spring School’s Out Food Drive which will be held on May 16th-20th. We are participating in grade level competitions and for your donations to count , please bring your donations to your homeroom class, not near the front doors of DPM. There will be a prize for all in the grade level who donate the most within all the schools in District 67. There will be a prize for the homeroom class in each grade (5, 6, 7, 8) that has brought in the most donations. Thank you for your help and support for our School’s Out Food Drive! Click to learn more about the food drive and the North Chicago Community Partners.
In sports news, the Deer Path track and field team competed in their conference meet on Saturday, May 7th. The Braves saw many personal bests and great finishes in races! 8th-grader Katie M. won the girls 800 meter run and 7th-grader Jenna G. won the girls long jump. For the boys' team, the 7th-grade 4x200 of Carter S., Emmet L., Lucas W., and Hudson Y. placed first. The highlight as a team was the 7th-grade girls placing third in the conference! Great job, Braves!
Lastly, now that the warmer weather is here, please send your students to school with a water bottle. Wellness classes are heading outdoors and students go out for recess.
Have a great weekend!
The DPM Administrative Team
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Principal
Thomas Herion
847-615-4440
Associate Principal
Megan Eigenrauch
847-604-7405
Associate Principal
Sam Paulsen
847-615-4475
Dean of Culture
Grades 5/6
Ben Neidich
847-295-6110
Grades 7/8
Rob Wegley
847-295-5559
Office
Open 7:30am-4pm
Grades 5/6:
847-615-4470
Grades 7/8:
847-604-7400
Nurse
Grades 5/6
Anjanae Stieber
847-604-7419
Grades 7/8
Heather Egenthal
847-604-7431
Attendance Email:
5th/6th Grade
dpmattendance56@lfschools.net
7th/8th Grade
dpmattendance78@lfschools.net
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Dates: 5/20
Time & Location: Haskins C, 8:35 am - 9:35 am
Focus: Come sit down and discuss a hot button topic within education or child development. The Friday before each meeting, an article, podcast, or video will be shared with parents in the Friday Flyer. Parents are invited to join Sam and other interested community members as we collaboratively think about how best to support the students and teachers at Deer Path Middle School together.
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District 67 Online Registration is Now Open: Please use this link for additional information or visit the Registration Page. We encourage families to complete online registration as soon as possible. Completing your online registration and fee payment by the Wednesday, June 22, 2022 deadline will save families $25 in registration costs per student. Looking for school supplies, health forms, or information about the Champions After-school program? You can find this information on the Registration Page!
Parent Input Form: Today is the last day for parents/guardians to share input regarding placement for next year. When creating classes, many things are taken into consideration, including the individual learning styles and personalities of each student. We strive to have a well-balanced, academically heterogeneous group of students with a full range of learner abilities in every classroom. If you would like to share information about some unique aspect of your child's learning style and/or any specific academic and/or social concerns that should be considered, please respond to this Google Form by Friday, May 13. Please note that specific teacher requests will not be considered. Thank you for trusting our professional judgment as we work to create a wonderful learning experience for each and every student here at Deer Path.
7th Grade WEB Leaders Needed: Are you a 7th grader who wants to be a leader and welcome our incoming 5th-grade students? If you answered yes, then WEB needs you! WEB is a great opportunity for students to engage in leadership opportunities and helps students get a jump on their graduation service hours by volunteering their time and talents right here at DPM. If you have a 7th Grader interested in WEB they can learn more about WEB here.
From the Cube and Haskins Libraries: The LAST day for all students to check out library books is Wednesday, May 18.
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8th Grade - All books are due by Monday, May 23.
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5th, 6th and 7th Grade - All books are due by Friday, May 27.
If you would like to check your account to see what books/materials you have checked out, please take a look at the document or video tutorial. If you have any questions, please contact DPM East Librarian Patti Fleser (pfleser@lfschools.net 847-604-7433) or DPM West Librarian Ben Beard (bbeard@lfschools.net 847- 615 -4455)
2022 Yearbook Information: Did you miss out on ordering a yearbook for your child or would like to order a second book as a permanent keepsake? We have extra yearbooks available for purchase. Please reach out directly to Dr. Sabiha Rahman or Dr. Inam Rahman if you are interested.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
MAY
5/16/22: 5th-8th Grade Choir Concert, 7pm, DPM Auditorium
5/16-5/20/22: Schools Out Food Drive
5/17/22: DPM APT Meeting, 9:30am, DPM Back Patio or CROYA if inclement weather
5/17/22: Pops, PopAcapella, Jazz Bands Tour of Elementary Schools, 9am - 1pm
5/18/22: 5th/6th Grade Star Awards, Virtual, 5pm
5/20/22: Sit Down w/Sam, 8:35am-9:35am, Haskins
5/20-5/22/22: 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
5/23/22: 8th Grade Awards Assembly, 9:15am-10am, Auditorium
5/24/22: D67 BOE Meeting, 7pm, LFHS West Campus Board Room
5/25/22: Mornings w/Megan, 8:35am-9:35am, Cube
5/25/22: 7th/8th Grade Star Awards, Virtual, 5pm
5/26/22: 8th Grade Beach Day, 9am - 2:30pm, LF Beach
5/27/22: 1/2 Day AM Student Attendance - School Improvement Day, 8:35am-11:35am
5/27/22: 8th Grade Graduation Celebration, 7:30pm-9pm, Winter Club
5/30/22: Memorial Day, No School
5/31/22: 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, 5pm-6pm, LFHS West Campus
JUNE
6/3/22: 5th/6th grade Field Day (Rain date is 6/6/22)
6/3/22: 7th Grade Beach Day
6/6/22: 5th - 7th Grade Awards Assembly, 9:15am-10am
6/7/22: 1/2 Day AM Student Attendance, 8:35am-11:35am- Last day of school if 5 emergency days are not used
6/28/22: D67 BOE Meeting, 7pm, LFHS West Campus Board Room
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NURSES STATION:
Attention Incoming 6th Grade Parents
The mandatory requirements for all students entering 6th grade, set by the State of Illinois, are as follows: Certificate of Child Health Examination form
- Physical examination form completed within one year prior to child’s first day of 6th grade
- Immunizations completed according to the schedule of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Signed and dated by your healthcare provider. Please note: 6th grade students need the MCV4 and Tdap immunizations.
- Health History (back top of the physical examination form) is completed, dated, and signed by the parent/guardian. Click HERE for The Physical Exam Form All sections completed (back and front) are signed and dated by your healthcare provider and include the health care provider’s name, address, and telephone number clearly written or stamped on the form. The Certificate of Health Examination form must be returned to the Deer Path Middle School East Health Office prior to the first day of school. Proof of Dental Examination form
- The dental examination needs to be completed within 18 months PRIOR to the 15th of May 2023 Click HERE for the Dental Form FARE Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan & Asthma Action Plan
- If your child will require emergency medication for allergies during the school year, please have your physician complete the FARE Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan by clicking HERE
- If your child has Asthma, please have your child’s physician complete the Asthma Action Plan and Medication Administration forms as needed. Click HERE for the Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan Click HERE for the Asthma Action Plan Medication Administration Form
- If your child will require medication during the 2022-23 school year, please have your physician complete the District 67 Medication Authorization form. Click HERE for the School Medication Authorization form
Weekly Voluntary COVID-19 Testing: Returning from Spring Break, weekly voluntary COVID-19 testing will be reduced to pick-ups on Mondays and Thursdays.
Participants opting to test must complete a consent form via a HIPAA certified link by Thursday of the week prior to testing.
COVID-19 Test Results: If you do not receive a copy of your COVID-19 test results, please contact Ravinia Health Include First Name, Last Name, DOB and test date in the email.
Health & Masking Reminder from our Nurses: Please monitor your child for any potential COVID-19 symptoms: Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Headache, Congestion, Runny Nose, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Body aches, Loss taste/smell. Students that are symptomatic should NOT return to school until they have a negative COVID-19 test, have an alternative diagnosis from a physician, or are symptom free 5 days from onset.
An Important Health Message
As a reminder, if you or a family member in your household are AWAITING COVID-19 test results please KEEP YOUR STUDENTS HOME from school and all school activities until you receive a negative result. Thank you for your support in helping us mitigate exposures at school.
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8th GRADE ONLY SCHOOL NEWS
On Wednesday, May 25th all 8th graders are returning their district iPad. Please make sure that the iPad, charger, case and pen are ready to be returned May 25 during science classes. The cost per item for things not returned will be billed as:
cracked/damaged screen: $75
missing Logitech Crayon for iPads: $50
missing Case: $100
missing Charger: $30
full device replacement: $480
2022 Yearbook Information: Did you miss out on ordering a yearbook for your child or would like to order a second book as a permanent keepsake? We have extra yearbooks available for purchase. Please reach out directly to Dr. Sabiha Rahman or Dr. Inam Rahman if you are interested.
Please click Here to view the email that was sent out to 8th grade parents on Wednesday, May 4th with information regarding 8th-grade upcoming activities and graduation.
If you'd like to order a print, please contact Heidi Clifton at heidi@cecilygeorge.com for details and pricing. Thank you!
LFHS Summer School 2022 Registration is now Open! Lake Forest High School District 115 offers a summer school program for students seeking a variety of courses, including opportunities for enrichment to explore something new, bridge courses offering support in content areas, and two courses for credit. Enrollment in summer school is optional, tuition-based, and requires parents to complete the registration process. This year, summer school is currently planned "in-person" and will be held at Lake Forest High School. Please direct questions to awahlert@lfschools.net
8th Grade Graduation Celebration: The 8th Grade Graduation Celebration will take place on Friday, May 27th, at the Winter Club from 7:30pm - 9pm. A volunteer committee is being put together to help facilitate the "fun" for our graduating students. Thank you to those of you who have already offered to help. Please do let us know if you would like to join this committee, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the celebration. If interested, please contact Shannon Shader at shannon_weed@icloud.com.
LFHS Boosters Spirit Store is now open and offering a 10% discount to our 8th Grade Graduates! Check out the pic for more info!
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Important 8th Grade Dates:
5/20-5/22/22: 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
5/23/22: 8th Grade Awards Assembly, 9:15am-10am, DPM Auditorium
5/25/22: 8th grade returns Ipads, chargers, cases, pens
5/26/22: 8th Grade Beach Day, 9am - 2:30pm, LF Beach
5/27/22: 1/2 Day AM Student Attendance - School Improvement Day, 8:35am-11:35am and 8th Graders last day of school
5/27/22: 8th Grade Graduation Celebration, 7:30pm - 9pm, Winter Club
5/31/22: 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, 5pm, LFHS West Campus-300 S. Waukegan
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Hope: More Than a Feeling, an Indicator of Success
In his latest blog post, Dr. Montgomery looks at Hope as as indicator of future success, and discusses how we nurture Hope in ourselves and our students. Read more here
District 67 Board Meeting
The next regular meeting of the District 67 Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 24 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.
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There are absolutely amazing things happening in our schools daily and they are being shared on the District's social media pages! Follow District 67 @LakeForestSD67 so you don't miss a thing.
TrueNorth Family Weekly Update
The TrueNorth Association of Parents and Staff (APS) publishes a Family Weekly Update newsletter that provides information about upcoming social, recreational, learning, and educational opportunities. You can subscribe to receive this newsletter HERE. Looking for other resources? Check out the TrueNorth Community Resources Page
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5th and 6th Grade Field Day Help Needed!
On Friday, June 3rd, the 5th and 6th graders will have Field Day (rain date of Monday, June 6th) and we'll need parent help to make sure everything runs smoothly. The theme of the day is "Get Your A-Thon ON!" with a series of A-thons that the kids will participate in. 5th grade will run from 1:05 - 2:50pm, 6th grade will run from 11:40am - 1:50pm. Email Monica Yaun at monica.yaun@gmail.com if you are interested and able to help out!
COMING UP... APT END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION: MAY 17th
On Tuesday, May 17th at 9:30am on the DPM patio, we'll have our APT end of the year celebration with coffee and donuts! Usually this is for old and new APT board members, but this year we'd like to open it up to anyone who would like to come say farewell to Tom Herion and welcome in the new DPM admin team.
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We are so excited to host our inaugural In the Spirit of Style, ladies night out event next week on May 19! We are expecting a full capacity crowd and we hope to see many of you there! On behalf of the Spirit Board and event team, we would like to express our deep gratitude to all of our sponsors for their generous support of this event, notably our keynote Paris Fashion Week Sponsors: Baker McNicholas Group - Compass, The Donovan Family, Ferrari Lake Forest, Trace Team - Lisa Trace and Samantha Trace and The Uihlein Family. It is the generosity of our sponsors and the support of members of the community during events and throughout the year that make it possible for the Spirit to fulfill our mission to enrich the lives or every student, in every school, every day!
Mark your calendars! The online auction goes live on Monday at 8:00 am! Please follow our event link to access the auction and bid on amazing raffle prizes including a stunning diamond pendant necklace and an elaborate Dior Beauty Basket to name a few! Spiritstyle2022givesmart.com.
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City of Lake Forest Meet the Fleet
The City is bringing back its annual Meet the Fleet event on Friday, June 10 from 11:30 am-2 pm at the Municipal Services Building (800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045).
This free family event is a chance to see City of Lake Forest’s Public Works equipment and meet the Public Works employees that make our community run. Children and adults can climb aboard and explore a variety of vehicles and construction equipment like Snow Plows, Recycle & Refuse Trucks, Street Sweepers, and more.
Events at Gorton
Dining with the Stars: Etiquette Class for 5 - 8 Y/Os - Saturday, May 21, 10 AM - 11:30 AM. Join Sarah Berto with Confidence with Etiquette as she talks about etiquette and how having good manners will give kids self-confidence and open many doors! Your child will learn how to take care of fragile things, take care of themselves, and take care of others. https://gortoncenter.org/event/dinning-with-the-stars-etiquette-class-for-5-8-y-os/
Etiquette: White Glove, Black Tie (9 - 18 YO) - Saturday, May 21, 12 PM - 2 PM. Join Sarah Berto with Confidence with Etiquette as she teaches participants to set the table for a three-course meal, how to behave at the table, and eat with/use different utensils. Your child will learn how to make others feel comfortable at informal/formal gatherings and how to dress and behave at these events. https://gortoncenter.org/event/white-gloves-black-tie-etiquette-class-9-18-y-os/
Fencing - Mondays, May 23 - July 11 (No class May 30 & July 4), 5 PM - 6 PM. EN GARDE. PRÊT? ALLEZ! Classes will consist of a warm-up, footwork, group lesson, and routing. Ages 7 - 14. https://gortoncenter.org/event/fencing-6/
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