Tuesday, May 21, 2013
They are collecting new items such as crayons, markers, pencils and glue sticks which will be donated to a local school's Art Program.
The information below is provided by District 67. Registration/Fee Packets for will be mailed out, and the information posted online, at the end of May. Deadline for registration is Thursday, June 27, 2013. If you do not receive a packet, please contact the district office at 847-235-9657. The APT is coordinating a school supply drive as we wind down the year. They are collecting new items such as crayons, markers, pencils and glue sticks which will be donated to a local school's Art Program. Too many left over supplies coming home at the end of the year? You can put those extra to great use by donating them. While our children are used to pencils and paper being readily available, children in neighboring communities may not always have…
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Presentation regarding the educational and extracurricular opportunities available for incoming Deer Path students are being held on May 7 and 8.
The information below comes from District 67. District 67 parents, staff and community members are invited to a reception to honor retiring Board members Julia Wold, Jeff Pinderski, Laurie Rose, and John Julian on Tuesday, May 7. The reception will be held at 6:00 pm in the Board Room, District 67 Administration Center (LFHS West Campus), 300 S. Waukegan Road in Lake Forest. A meeting will be held at 7:00 pm to seat the incoming District 67 Board members Beth Clemmensen, Jeff Folker, Robert Lemke, and Mike Borkowski at the same location. Parents of incoming 7th Grade students are invited to hear a presentation regarding the educational and extracurricular opportunities available for your children next year at the DPM-West campus on Tuesday…
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
35 Grants were approved totaling $203,400. The our annual Grants Reception at Elawa Farms will be held Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m.
The information below comes from District 67. The Lake Forest School District 67 Regular Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. has been relocated to The C3, Deer Path Middle School East, 67 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (located at the far east end of the Deer Path campus). A special thanks to the 12 members of the Spirit of 67 Grants Committee for their time and hard work. 35 Grants were approved totaling $203,400. An extra special thank you to our supporters. These grants would not be possible without your support. Join us Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 pm for our annual Grants Reception at Elawa Farms. Parents of incoming 5th and 7th grade students are invited to hear a presentation …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The walk-a-thon will be held on Friday, May 17th on the Deer Path Middle School campus between 2:45 and 3:30.
The information below provided by District 67. Every year, students at Deer Path Middle School participate in a walk-a-thon to raise money for a variety of charities. The process of selecting these charities is student-driven and begins with an invitation for students in grades 5-8 to nominate charitable organizations about which they are passionate. The goal is for the DPM campus to come together to raise awareness for these organizations, whether they are local, national, or international. Students were given a two-week timeframe to complete an application, during which a total of 20 organizations were nominated. The walk-a-thon subcommittee, made up of representatives from the grade 5/6 and 7/8 student councils, met with advisors to …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Sponsored by the APT, along with Lake Forest Open Lands, this weeklong event encourages students and the community to focus on environmental awareness.
The information below was provided by District 67. Family Sharing Night for Everett and Sheridan Schools will be held on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30-7:15 pm. Cherokee will hold their Sharing Night on Wednesday, April 24 from 6:30-7:15 pm. Family Sharing Night is a time for all elementary school students to share their classroom and school experiences with their families. Art, IRC, Music, Wellness, World Language and classroom instructors will be available to visit with families. District 67 students will celebrate Earth Week beginning Monday, April 21. Sponsored by the APT, along with Lake Forest Open Lands, this weeklong event encourages students and the community to focus on environmental awareness. Activities include Open Lands "The …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Third graders at Everett enjoyed an educational session via Skype with the son of one of their school's staff members - Erik Winkler - a LFHS graduate and a Program and Training Specialist with the Peace Corp.
The information below comes from District 67. Third graders at Everett enjoyed an educational session via Skype with the son of one of their school's staff members - Erik Winkler - a LFHS graduate and a Program and Training Specialist with the Peace Corp. After having volunteered in the Peace Corp, he decided to work for the organization training incoming volunteers. He lives in Barranquilla, in northern Columbia. Everett students sent Mr. Winkler questions in advance and he developed a PowerPoint presentation to guide the discussion. He taught students about life in Columbia. They learned about the tropical climate, wild life, schools, and much more. Ms. Susie Oh, Everett Information Literacy Instructor, arranged this opportunity. …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Reader supports Jeff Folker for Board of Education
- OPINION
-
Tuesday, March 19
Along with the Lake Forest Caucus, I enthusiastically endorse Jeff Folker for District 67 School Board. I had the pleasure of working as Jeff’s Vice President during his tenure as Cherokee APT President and I saw firsthand his professionalism, his leadership, and his unending commitment to make our schools the best they can be. Jeff is a trailblazer. He was the first male to be selected as a District 67 APT President. He successfully incorporated his passion for Cherokee with his business expertise, his organization skills, and his penchant for setting goals and making data-based decisions to run an efficient and productive APT. He encouraged new ideas and help implemented two new all school events – that are now staples on the …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
A keynote address by author, filmmaker, and long-time NPR contributor, Amy Krouse Rosenthal will be delivered at the 2013 Annual Meeting of District 67.
The information below comes from Lake Forest School District 67. The District 67 Kindergarten Parent Information Night for incoming Kindergarten students has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 7th. Meetings will be held at each elementary school from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Parents are invited to attend a brief presentation by the kindergarten staff followed by a visit to our classrooms. Registration materials are currently being accepted at school offices (8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), or you can bring the materials with you on March 7th. If you would like your child to be considered for the full-day programs (Full-Day or Full-Day Mandarin Immersion) you need to turn in your registration materials by 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21st. The 2013 Annual …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Read more in this week's round up of Lake Forest School District 67 news.
The information below comes from Lake Forest District 67. Parents, staff and community members are invited to attend the District 67 4th Grade Art Fair, March 4 to April 5 at Gallery 300 (300 South Waukegan) featuring artwork from students at Cherokee, Everett, and Sheridan. A Community Reception will be held Thursday, March 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Congratulations to the Deer Path Middle School Debate Team for placing third in the Conference Debate Tournament. The team consists of Jack Armstrong (8) Co-Captain, Carra Wu (8) Co-Captain, Brennen Long (8), Rory Robb (8), Spencer Oakley (8), Alex Banta (8), Connor Clemmensen (8), Blaise von Ohlen (7), Ike Lyons (7), Anna Bazell (7), Garrett Buccelli (7), Cathal O’Sullivan (7), Peter Haggerty (6), …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Lake Forest School District 67 has approved the appointment of Kelly Jackson as the new principal of Cherokee Elementary School.
The information below comes from District 67. The Lake Forest School District 67 Board of Education has approved the appointment of Mrs. Kelly Jackson as the new principal of Cherokee Elementary School, effective July 1, 2013. Dr. Michelle Shinn, who has been serving as principal for both Cherokee and Sheridan Elementary Schools for the past two years will return to her role as principal of Sheridan. Mrs. Jackson has served in Wilmette Schools and East Grand Rapids Schools, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mrs. Jackson's undergraduate degree is in elementary education, Spanish, and social studies from Calvin College. She taught elementary and middle school Spanish; served as the world language curriculum coordinator; and most recently led …
Me
10:44 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
It is wonderful that Jeff has such a great connection to the customer (children). However, what we really need is someone with a great connection to the shareholder (taxpayer). We need a strong Board with enough backbone to reel in an out of control administration. We need a strong Board that is prepared to make the tough decisions on salary negotiations and we need a strong Board that will start… more ›