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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Homecoming Weekend Has Arrived
Livestream the pep rally, purchase dance tickets, and cheer on Lancer football!
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"There is only one thing better than Lake Park...Lake Park Live!"
Lake Park Live! Homecoming 2021 kicked off Monday, September 27 and has been full of spirit days and activities all week long. Check out the weekend events in the West Campus football stadium:
Lake Park's annual homecoming dance will be hosted outside at the West Campus stadium on Saturday, October 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Students should dress comfortably for the weather and the venue.
The weather forecast is carefully being monitored and a final decision will be made by 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, October 2 regarding the status of the dance. Please note the dance will proceed with light rain, but will be cancelled due to predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms. The dance will not be rescheduled or moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Visit the Homecoming website or watch social media for a final weather decision.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions document for more details about the ticket price, sale deadline, and more. As a reminder, ALL students attending the homecoming dance this weekend must have a photo ID to enter.
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Need Money for College?
Attend a free FAFSA completion workshop on Thursday, October 7.
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available for the 2022-23 academic year.
Please join Lake Park's College & Career Center and representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission at a FAFSA Completion Workshop on Thursday, October 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the West Campus College & Career Center, room 231A.
The following websites are also available to assist students and families with completing the FAFSA:
Any graduating Lancers and their families who need assistance with completing the FAFSA and/or have questions about completing the FAFSA are invited to attend. Limited computers will be available, so students are encouraged to bring their Chromebooks. Parents/Guardians are asked to bring their 2020 tax return. Please set up your FSA ID prior to this workshop to expedite submission: Create an Account.
If you have any questions regarding this upcoming workshop, contact Lake Park's College and Career Counselor Laura Michaels at (630) 529-2283. |
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Thespians Take Center Stage
Enjoy nightly performances of a double-bill next week, October 7-9.
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The Lake Park Theatre Department is excited to present a double-bill evening at the theatre, “The White Liars” and “Black Comedy.” The premise of “Black Comedy“ is that light and dark are transposed, so that when the stage is lit the cast members are supposed to be in darkness and only when the stage is dark are they supposed to see each other. “The White Liars” is often produced in tandem with the hilarious farce, "Black Comedy." Liars is about a disillusioned fortune teller living in a decaying seaside resort town when she is visited by two men, a musician and his manager. It soon becomes clear that their lives are much stranger than the fiction Sophie tries to create in her magic ball.
The fall play opens on Thursday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium. The production runs every night through Saturday, October 9 with 7:00 p.m. curtain times. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 students (other high schools and college), and free for senior citizens, Lake Park students with ID and children under 13 years old. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For details, contact lptheatreboxoffice@lphs.org. LP Boosters welcome you to join them during intermission as concessions will be available! |
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Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences
Online scheduler opens Tuesday, October 12.
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Lake Park High School will host virtual parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 21 (5:00 to 8:30 p.m.) and Friday, October 22 (7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). Students will attend classes on Thursday; however, Friday is a student non-attendance day.
Lancer families can access the electronic conference scheduler to reserve a time to meet online via Zoom starting on Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 a.m. The scheduler will remain open until Wednesday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. for families to schedule 10-minute conferences with a teacher using the credentials that will be mailed home the week of October 4. Appointments are limited; parents/guardians are asked to be selective by only scheduling conferences with the teacher(s) in which your student is experiencing the most challenges.
The Student Services Department is also eager to collaborate with families; however, appointments with your student’s counselor, nurse, dean, psychologist, social worker, or speech therapist can only be scheduled via phone. For scheduling assistance during normal school hours, contact East Campus at (630) 529-1514 or West Campus at (630) 529-1516.
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PSAT/NMSQT Testing for Juniors on October 13
East Campus will have a regular day; non-attendance day for seniors.
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On Wednesday, October 13, Lake Park High School juniors from the Class of 2023 will take the PSAT/NMSQT exam at West Campus. This is a required attendance day for all juniors, and students must be present in order to receive a score. The College Board does not allow for a make-up PSAT/NMSQT due to absence.
On this date, senior students from the Class of 2022 will not attend classes; however, seniors have an opportunity to attend a campus tour. East Campus students will operate on a regular schedule.
On test day, juniors should arrive by 7:15 a.m. and bring a current photo ID, two #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are not allowed), and an approved calculator. Morning buses will follow their normal route times, and will return students home after the completion of testing at approximately 11:30 a.m. Please encourage your student to check LaunchPad for their room location prior to arrival. Room assignments will be finalized and posted by Friday, October 8.
For students with testing accommodations through an IEP or 504 plan, additional information will be sent closer to the test date from Amanda Perna (IEP students) or Beth Bazukas (504 students).
Junior and senior Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) students will not attend classes at TCD on the day of the PSAT/NMSQT.
To help prepare for this exam, students will receive an official PSAT/NMSQT student guide in their English classes that provides testing strategies and a list of approved calculators. Please encourage students to take the practice test included in the student guide prior to October 13. Additional test prep resources are also available online through Khan Academy.
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College Field Trips for Seniors on October 13
Register by this weekend to participate on the senior non-attendance day.
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Due to the administration of the PSAT/NMSQT exam for juniors, Wednesday, October 13 is a non-attendance day for all seniors.
However, the College & Career Center is pleased to offer students in the Class of 2022 a free opportunity to attend a campus tour of Dominican University, North Central College, or Concordia University. Seats are limited!
Students must register in advance to attend one of these college tours. Lancers will receive an email confirming the campus along with a permission form. To complete registration, students must return the permission slip signed by a parent/guardian to the Student Services Office by Wednesday, October 6.
West Campus classes will resume to a normal bell schedule on Thursday, October 14. Questions? Contact College & Career Counselor Laura Michaels at lmichaels@lphs.org or (630) 529-2283.
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AP Exam Registration Deadline
Register for AP College Board exams by Friday, October 15 deadline.
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At this time, all students enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course at Lake Park High School should have registered for the corresponding AP Classroom for that course. This provides the student access to resources shared by the College Board and their instructor for their AP course(s) as well as pre-registration information for the AP exam.
Prior to Friday, October 15, ALL AP students must complete the registration form for the AP exam(s) in their course(s). Families should ensure your Lancer submits this registration form to accurately indicate their intention to take or to not take the exam in each AP course in which they are enrolled.
Each AP exam costs $96. Students with free or reduced lunch will pay a reduced fee of $15 per exam. Additional financial assistance is available to those who qualify and can be requested through this registration form. Exam fees will be added to your student’s account after this form is processed (on or around October 15, 2021). The deadline to pay AP exam fees is Monday, November 15.
If you have any questions, please contact Kate Foster, Assistant Principal for Student Development and Testing Coordinator, at kfoster@lphs.org or (630) 529-2275.
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Future Lancers to Take PSAT 8
Middle schools assigned testing dates later this month at West Campus.
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On Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, October 23, Lake Park High School will administer the PSAT 8 assessment to all eighth-grade students in preparation for their freshman year. It is important that students do as well as possible on each component of this exam as these test scores will impact student placement into classes next fall.
Each student planning to attend Lake Park next year must take these tests at Lake Park, which will provide individualized information about a student’s aptitude in reading, writing, language, and math. This test must be completed in order to generate a schedule for your student. Students have been assigned to a test date based on their middle school.
Session 1 - October 16, 2021
Medinah Middle, Peacock Middle, Spring Wood Middle, and Trinity Lutheran
Session 2 - October 23, 2021
Queen of the Rosary, Roselle Middle, St. Isidore, St. Phillips, St. Walter, and Westfield Middle
Students must report to Lake Park West Campus (500 W. Bryn Mawr) by 7:45 a.m. and enter the building through the main entrance. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students will not be admitted to the testing area after 8:00 a.m. Testing sessions will end at approximately 11:15 a.m. Each student should bring two #2 pencils, an eraser, and a calculator.
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Employment Opportunities
Food and transportation services at Lake Park are now hiring!
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Looking for an employment opportunity that serves Lake Park High School?
Check out a variety of opportunities that may fit your schedule and skill set:
Quest Food Management Services has several positions including food service workers, a cashier, and dishwasher porter available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. View Quest's available positions.
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Important Dates:
Oct 6...................SMART Day
Oct 6 ..................Fall Band Concert
Oct 11 ................Columbus Day (Offices Closed)
Oct 15.................End of First Quarter
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Anonymous Tip Hotline (630) 529-3001 |
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Follow Lake Park High School on Twitter @LPLancers |
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