April 2021
MONTHLY DISTRICT NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Lake Forest Elementary School District 67
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Welcome Back to Insight 67
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While our school community navigates the complexities of the pandemic, those things that define and differentiate our District in the most positive ways continue – including our commitment to outstanding instruction and academic growth, inclusive practices, social emotional well-being, the fine arts, extracurriculars, athletics, and giving back. With so much attention lately devoted to communicating about the operations of our schools, this newsletter aims to share stories about “the good stuff” you may have missed. Please help us find and tell those stories by emailing us with your suggestions at insight@lfschools.net. You’ll find us here again – with the good stuff – in May.
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LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
Describing His Selection as an 'Unimaginable Honor,’
Dr. Matthew Montgomery Chosen as D67 and D115 Superintendent
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Dr. Matthew Montgomery (pictured) is the new superintendent for Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 and will begin his new role July 1. His contract was approved by both Districts’ School Boards in a unanimous vote April 12. Currently the Superintendent of the Bath, Ohio Revere Local School District, Dr. Montgomery, was selected following an extensive community engagement and national search process. As he prepares for his move from Ohio, he spoke with Insight. Read More
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RETIREES READY FOR NEW CHAPTER
As She Makes Big Plans for Retirement, Principal Sopko Says ‘Everett Will Always Be In My Thoughts and Heart’
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Everett Elementary School Principal Angela Sopko (pictured with students) is retiring at the end of the school year after seven years with District 67. She spoke with Insight about next steps and what she’ll miss most Read More
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Seven District 67 Staff Members Retiring |
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Top Row: Bridget Booker, Laura Johnson, Lori Kahalnik. Middle Row: Gloria Maliszewski, Laura Schlemm, Angela Sopko, Bottom Row: Carol White |
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Seven District 67 staff members, with a combined nearly 150 years of service, are on the retirement list for this school year. Read More
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GRANT DAY 2021
Spirit of 67 Awards 18 Grants Totaling Nearly $140,000
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Don’t Miss The Spirit of 67’s Virtual Paddle Raise and Auction |
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FROM OUR SCHOOLS
To Meet Demand, D67 Expands Summer School Program
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With families expressing heightened interest in summer school after a school year upended by the pandemic, District 67 is increasing the number of classes it plans to offer and is hiring additional staff, said D67 Summer School Principal Megan Eigenrauch (pictured). Read More
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How DPM Wellness Staff Reimagined Fitness as Kids Learned at Home |
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Wellness Team pictured during one of their Google Slide Activities |
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COVID-19 related challenges forced teachers across the District to pivot this school year. The Deer Path Middle School Wellness staff members share how they adapted to remote learning and what they and students learned during this unprecedented time. Read More
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Emerging Artists Exhibit Features District 67 Creative Students |
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Art created by K-8 students from throughout District 67 schools filled the windows of stores in Market Square throughout April as part of the Deer Path Art League’s annual Emerging Artists Exhibit. Read More
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Project F_LL Brings Districts 65, 67, and 115 Together to Help Feed Lake County Families
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Tri-District Project F_LL, which only works with U, continues to make gains in the fight against food insecurity in Lake County. Read More
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LF/LB Vaccine Buddies Help Hundreds Get COVID-19 Shots, Including at DPM Event |
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Realizing just how difficult it was even for computer savvy “hunters” to nab a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, Lake Forest residents created LF/LB Vaccine Buddies. Read More
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NOTEWORTHY
With Books, Bees, and Blooms, Students Mark Earth Day
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District 67 students celebrated Earth Day in a variety of ways, marking the April 22 event with reading, recycling, planting, and more. Read More
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DPM students explored the world in a Geography Bee. Read about the winner Anna Ma and other accomplishments worth celebrating. Read More
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Look for our next issue of Insight 67 in May.
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