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As Lake Park begins spring break, I want to take a moment to reflect on this past month and preview some of our upcoming events and activities.
Although the election results from the March 18 General Primary did not support the proposed Community Aquatic Center, the Lake Park Board of Education and administration acknowledge the voice of our seven communities and thank the residents for exercising their right to vote. Lake Park had decided to pursue another referendum for the Community Aquatic Center, because the redesigned proposal included more community amenities and benefits with year-round access for residents. We believed it was important to give residents an opportunity to vote on this proposal, which had significant enhancements from the April 2013 election.
Despite the disappointing outcome, the process of collaboration with the Bloomingdale, Itasca, Medinah and Roselle Park Districts was valuable. We are proud of and appreciate the efforts of everyone involved - Board members, administrators, staff, students and community volunteers - who helped to champion the Lake Park Community Aquatic Center.
Today and during Fridays in March, the Lake Park school community has been sporting "Hoops for Hearts" tee shirts to create awareness of heart disease and as a fundraising effort to benefit the American Heart Association. The afternoon assemblies at both campuses will feature a student versus staff basketball game sponsored by the Physical Education Department. Stay tuned next issue for a summary of the amount raised for this spirited event!
When students return after spring break, the busy season of assessment testing will begin with the PARCC pilot and PSAE and continue with Advanced Placement and final exams. It is important to remind students of the importance of this standardized testing and keep them engaged academically as we complete the final quarter of the 2013-2014 school year.
Next month we will honor three distinguished alumni, four staff members and 19 students at the sixth annual Lake Park Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner on Thursday, April 10. Please make plans to join us for this special occasion and RSVP today.
We look forward to the safe return of our students and staff on Monday, April 7 and heading into the final weeks on a positive note! |
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The Lake Park High School Community Relations Office publishes the LP Link bi-weekly to highlight the latest news at Lake Park. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sherri Anderson, director of communications, at sanderson@lphs.org.
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Technology Enhancements Deliver Convenience, Accuracy
Online Fee Payment System Now Available
The recent introduction of an online fee payment system creates convenience for all families to make payment towards any outstanding school debt. Parents can access this new system by clicking here and logging in with their current registration information and pin for Online Registration. The link is also available via the Home Access Center (HAC) or under the "Information for Parents" tab on the district website. Benefits of the online system include 24/7 availability and the elimination of writing checks for student fees. For questions or assistance accessing the fee payment system, call (630) 295-5331.
Please note that graduating seniors must pay any outstanding debt before a final transcript will be issued. After Friday, May 9, personal checks will no longer be accepted for payment. Families can make cash payments or use the online fee payment system for any unpaid charges.
Student Absence Notification System Launches
Beginning the week of April 7, Lake Park will implement a notification system that auto-generates messages to parents for unaccounted student absences during the school day. This communication initiative is designed to improve efficiency as well as ensure accuracy of student records. If a student is marked absent in periods 1 or 2, a voicemail and email message will be sent alerting parents by 10:00 a.m. The same communication will be sent at the end of day for students who are absent during any periods 3-8. Parents who receive the notification messages are asked to contact the attendance office to verify if the absence should be recorded as excused or unexcused. |
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Food Drive and Fundraising Effort to Honor Former Student
The Lake Park Math Team will host a food packing event to benefit the Northern Illinois Food Bank's Back Pack Program on Tuesday, April 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Lake Park East Campus student cafeteria. Each backpack contains shelf-stable and nutritious foods to help feed up to three children over the weekend. The Food Bank works directly with school professionals to identify children in need of food assistance.
The event is sponsored by Jakesoutreach.com, a memorial fund and website established by the family and friends of Jake Ryan Hilligoss to continue supporting the kind of charitable acts in which he was involved. Jake was 15 years old, a Highest Honors student at Lake Park and a member of the Math Team, when he passed away from an unexpected heart arrhythmia in 2013. He was a caring, generous young man and this activity designed to help kids in need will honor his legacy.
The kickoff begins after spring break with a food drive from April 8-14 and a cookie sale in the East Campus lobby on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at a cost of $1.00 a bag. Any monetary donations, proceeds from the cookie sale and items collected in the food drive will directly benefit the Food Bank. For more information, visit www.SolveHungerToday.org.
Food collection bins in the lobbies at both campuses will be used to collect regular-sized packages to fit into the back packs. The following list represents specific items needed for the back packs:
peanut butter, canned chicken, canned tuna, diced tomatoes, canned vegetables (corn, green beans), brown rice, mac and cheese, black beans (canned or dry), pinto beans (canned or dry) |
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LP Presents First Lego League Night, Summer Camp
 Lake Park will present First Lego League (FLL) Night open to families and students in grades 5-7 on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Campus. The goal of the program is to spark interest in engineering, technology and robotics among middle school students and to promote the FLL Summer Camp offered at East Campus from July 14 to July 17, 8:00 a.m. to noon.
The event will be facilitated by First Lego League and will include a demonstration by two FLL teams that will showcase the program and competition. Questions can be addressed to George Gouriotis by calling (630) 893-3838 ext. 1126 or by emailing ggouriotis@medinah11.org. |
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Students Earn 5.0 Academic Distinction
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Congratulations to the following seniors who have achieved a cumulative 5.0 grade point average or higher through seven semesters at Lake Park High School: Sharon Abraham, Kelly Adams, Anthony Amore, Tyler Armentrout, Jessica Berkshire, Gustavo Contreras, Austen Darre, Julianne DeClerk, Bridget Erri, Austin Falco, Aleksandra Gal, Zachary Gallagher, Luca Giovine, Gina Gonnella, Alexis Haidi, Lauren Hochstadt, Jessica Huang, Marisa Ilag, Man Ip, Kara Jeske, Claudia Kazmirak, Quinten Krisik, Jacob Lamb, Matthew Lovelace, Erica Mack, Joseph Malinowski, Mira Modi, Sean Moore, Robert Moy, Colleen Ochab, Patrick Otworowski, Aashna Patel, Priya Patel, Victor Peng, Matthew Posen, Kelsey Rahe, Grace Riordan, Lea Rodbarry, Kayla Ryndak, RathinaDhivya Saravanapandian, Brieann Sauer, Rachel Schlueter, Jennifer Schutz, Sean Seal, matthew Solomon, Daria Stachowiak, Aaron Struck, Abigail Vehrs, Jessica Wcislo, Cara Wilson, Jamie Wiszniewski, Natalia Wojnowski, Ashly Worcester, Gordan Zak, Madeline Zoltek, Aksana Zurawel |
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College Planning and Opportunities to Apply
Planning Ahead for College
The Counseling Department will host a "College 101" Information Night for Sophomore and Junior families on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus Auditorium. The program will host a panel of admissions representatives from Northwestern University, Loyola University, DePaul University, Elmhurst College, Northern Illinois University and University of Missouri to discuss the admission process. Click here to view the schedule of breakout session topics including highly selective schools, College of DuPage (COD), Illinois State Schools, and transitioning students with special needs to college. Families and students are encouraged to attend this important event on April 9. If you have any questions, please call the Counseling Office at (630) 295-5341.
COD College Application Day
Jose Alferez, College of DuPage Admissions Representative, will visit Lake Park West Campus on Wednesday, April 16 during all lunch periods to assist students in completing the application for COD. Students interested in applying are asked to bring a $20 check for the application fee and their social security number. Questions can be directed to students' guidance counselors. |
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Contest Play's Production Advances to State Drama Finals
Lake Park's contest play production of Falling by Deanna Jent won the IHSA Drama Sectional with unanimous first-place rankings. The entire cast was nominated to the All-Sectional Cast list. The competition involves putting up and taking down a set within 20 minutes, as well as putting on a 40-minute production cut from a full-length play. Congratulations to director Sara Keith and best wishes to the cast and crew during this weekend's IHSA State Drama finals at the University of Illinois-Springfield. Break a leg! |
Youth in Government Students Lead Springfield Legislation
Lake Park social studies faculty members recently guided 75 students in Youth in Government to the general simulation assembly in Springfield. At the state event, Lake Park had five committee chairs, Jenny Schutz, Daniel Kennedy, Monica VanDuyne, Frank Granata, and Natalia Wojnowski, whose roles were crucial in generating legislation. Other students receiving recognition were John Buttita, Abby Defino, Dan Filtgerald, Nick Gricus, Daniel Kennedy, Victoria Lolos, Matt Solomon and Joanne Tylka. |
Winter Athletic Accolades
This winter 325 students participated in the Lake Park athletic program. Of these students, 34 percent achieved Academic All Conference honors by maintaining an overall GPA of 4.5 higher. The average GPA of qualifying sophomore, junior, and senior athletes who have completed at least two semesters of course work is 4.23 on a 5.0 scale. Congratulations to the following student athletes for their accomplishments this season:
Lancettes
* IHSA Class 3A State Champions
* IHSA Sectional Champions
Amber Ahlf, Shae Callahan, Rachel Deichstetter, Nikolina Denic, Julianne DeClerk, Amanda Dexl, Angelica DiPrizio, Francesca Leone, Rachel Lore, Gianna Mazeska, Lauren O'Brien, Marta Prell, Emory Scurto, Amanda Wasersztrum, Darcy Wilkinson
Head Coach: Danielle Ragano
Assistant Coach: Julie Astrouski
Competitive Cheerleading
* IHSA Co-Ed Team State Qualifiers
Jenna Adcock, Julia Bascon, Kelly Borcherding, Christina Brewer, Elisa Cirone, Jazmine Davis, Marisa Delgado, Sarah Dicristofano, Giuseppina Fricano, Felix Gates, Marta Prell, Ruslan Grynyk, Melanie Higgins, Kimberlee Ireland, Nicolette Jahnke, Omar Jimenez, Christina Kovach, Jasmine Lance, Emma Marchese, Sylvia Oszczapinski, Daniel Rose, Andrea Vazquez, Gina Vitulli, Brianna Waschevski
Head Coach: Steven Quaglia
Assistant Coaches: Olivia Wolicki and Brittney Knight
Boys Bowling
* IHSA Team State Qualifiers
Joey Kauther, Corben Sadowski, Andrew Tau, Alec Tau, Chris Rinchiuso, Roarke Dunn, Nick Soto, Zach Niemann
Head Coach: Greg Edwards
Assistant Coach: John Hobscheid
* Joey Kauther - IHSA Individual State Finalist
* Andrew Tau - IHSA Individual State Finalist
Girls Bowling
* IHSA Team State Qualifiers
* IHSA Regional Champions
Kaitlyn Keith, Sara Pulice, Cassie Johnson, Kendall Leahy, Samantha Sztym, Hanah Strunks, Regine Hernandez
Head Coach: Joe Regilio
Assistant Coach: Theresa Wimberly
* Kaitlyn Keith - IHSA Individual Regional Champion
* Sara Pulice - IHSA Individual State Finalist
Boys Basketball
* Dan Hynes - IHSA Class 3A 3-Point Showdown State Qualifier
* Sean Moore - All DuPage Valley Conference
Girls Gymnastics
* Marissa DiBenedetto - All DuPage Valley Conference - Beam
* Annalise Donati - IHSA State Qualifier Beam
* Rachel Fischer - All DuPage Valley Conference - Bars
Boys Swim & Dive
* Mitchell Carzoli - IHSA State Qualifier 100 Free, 200 & 400 Free Relays; IHSA Sectional Champion 200 & 400 Free Relays; DuPage Valley Conference Champion 200 & 400 Free Relays; All DuPage Valley Conference
* Sean Gregor - IHSA State Finalist, 200 Free; IHSA State Qualifier 100 Free, 200 & 400 Free Relays; IHSA Sectional Champion 200 Free, 200 & 400 Free Relays; DuPage Valley Conference Champion 100 Free, 200 Free, 200 & 400 Free Relay; All DuPage Valley Conference
* Jack Reilly - IHSA State Qualifier Diving; IHSA Sectional Champion Diving; All DuPage Valley Conference
* Eric Sgarbossa - IHSA State Qualifier 200 & 400 Free Relays; IHSA Sectional Champion 200 & 400 Free Relays; DuPage Valley Conference Champion 400 Free Relay; All DuPage Valley Conference
* Brandon Sgarbossa - DuPage Valley Conference
* Kevin Siciak - IHSA State Qualifier 200 & 400 Free Relays; IHSA Sectional Champion 200 & 400 Free Relays; DuPage Valley Conference Champion 50 Free, 200 & 400 Free Relays; All DuPage Valley Conference
Boys Wrestling
* Niko Daniello - IHSA All State (6th Place); IHSA Sectional Champion; IHSA Regional Champion; All DuPage Valley Conference
* Kameran Hardwick - IHSA State Qualifier; All DuPage Valley Conference
* Tyler Vittal - All DuPage Valley Conference
* Zach Wolf - DuPage Valley Conference Champion
2013 Illinois Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Mike Catalano achieved one of the all-time great single seasons in the 40+ year history of the boys soccer program, leading the team to the DVC championship, an IHSA Regional, Sectional, and Super-Sectional Championship, and a 4th place finish at the IHSA state finals. After this accomplished season, Mike received many accolades, including being named the DVC player of the year, the Captain of the Daily Herald All Area Team, and First Team All State. In February, Lake Park was notified that Mike also won a prestigious, national award - the 2013 Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year in boys soccer. By winning this award, Mike was recognized as one of the top 50 male high school players in the nation. He will continue his career next fall in the Big 10 at the University of Wisconsin where he was awarded a full scholarship to play soccer. |
IHSA Academic Recognition
The following winter athletic teams have qualified for the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award. The members of these teams have collectively maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale during their season.
Congratulations to our student athletes and their supportive coaches:
Boys Bowling - 3.40
Head Coach Greg Edwards
Girls Gymnastics - 3.32
Head Coach Jake Luketin
Girls Basketball - 3.29
Head Coach Brian Rupp
Lancettes - 3.25
Head Coach Danielle Ragano
Boys Swim & Dive - 3.18
Head Coach Dan Witteveen
Boys Basketball - 3.06
Head Coach Josh Virostko |
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Place Your Market Day Order to Support LPHS
Are you new to Market Day? SAVE $5 when you spend $25. Enter Code: NEWFIVE at checkout on www.marketday.com and get $5 off.
Get a FREE California Blend with a $40 purchase and a FREE Chicken Gems with a $90 online purchase. (Promo Code: APRBONUS)
Frequent Buyer - Make two purchases of $40 between February and April, then place a third order of $40 in May and receive a FREE Storage Basket at your May sale pick-up.
Ordering from Market Day is easier than ever: Return completed order form to either Lake Park campus. Go online to www.marketday.com and enter account #11062. Shop mobile at www.marketday.com or call Market Day at (877) 632-7753. Orders can be placed on the internet up to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. If you would like to be on the mailing list or volunteer to help on pick-up days, please contact Maria Roberti at robertihouse@sbcglobal.net or call (630) 893-2139. Order Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, April 30
Pickup Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: LPHS West Campus Cafeteria |
Important Dates
March 31 Spring Break Begins
April 7 School Resumes
April 10 Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner
April 18 Student Non-Attendance Day
April 23-24 PSAE Testing
April 28 Board of Education Meeting |
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