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The early weeks of the 2014-2015 school year have presented some critical issues and conversations that have been important for the entire Lake Park school community. I commend our students for demonstrating maturity, our parents for supporting administrative decisions and our staff for displaying leadership while turning challenging moments into learning opportunities.
Please take time and view this important student-generated, anti-bullying video that captures such a positive response to this week's social media situation. Their words are powerful and inspiring!
The safety and security of our students - in a physical environment or in a digital environment - is the highest priority for our leadership team. This commitment is demonstrated in countless ways including the designation of Aug. 25-29 as "Safety Week" at both campuses. The purposeful actions of this week include reviewing expectations of students during lockdown procedures; discussing severe weather drills and locations; and physically walking the evacuation routes from classrooms. Our goal is to educate everyone about the "REDI" plan and ensure their understanding of what to do in an emergency situation.
Additional safety measures at both campuses include the presence of a full-time School Resource Officer. As members of the Roselle Police Department, these officers serve as our onsite, trained expert for clarifying and handling emergency protocols. Lake Park takes pride in the valuable partnership with the RPD and other local authorities who are actively involved in ensuring student safety. Furthermore, upcoming staff Institute days throughout the school year will provide opportunities to stage active shooter drills in the buildings and reinforce best practices.
During the incidents that have occurred at Lake Park in the past week, from anonymous social media posts to a sexual predator being denied access to West Campus, you have undoubtedly received much communication from the district. Our parent notification system allows messages to be sent as voicemails, emails and text messages. The capability of this service provider is important and allows us to designate messages for both outreach and emergency purposes. We are committed to delivering timely, relevant information and look forward to future capabilities as development for a new district website begins later next month. Yet another way that you can stay informed about important district decisions is to view our monthly Board Briefs that are published following Board of Education meetings. The reader-friendly summary captures highlights from Board presentations, discussion items and action items. The August issue is available by clicking here. Our community-building theme of "We Are Lake Park" unites us and has been an important foundation for the experiences we have faced already. Thank you for your ongoing involvement and constructive feedback. Together, let us all continue to demonstrate the tenets of the Lancer Way to be respectful to each other, responsible and safe!
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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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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Heats Up in Lancer Nation
From the Board of Education to staff and students, the Lake Park school community has embraced the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge designed to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for ALS. View the challenges accepted by Board of Education member P.J. Olzen following the August 25 Board meeting as well as students enrolled in the Service in Action (SIA) classes by clicking on the images.
SIA students are committed to doing more than just pour buckets of ice water on their heads. They have been planning and organizing a fundraiser involving Lancer Nation in other meaningful ways. T-shirt sales during lunch periods and a bake sale occurring today are raising additional funds that will be donated to the cause. When a t-shirt is purchased, students can nominate a teacher to participate in the ice bucket challenge taking place after tonight's first home football game. Students are also encouraged to participate if they bring their own bucket.
Make a splash and plan to join Lancer Nation near the concession stand after the football game tonight! Visit the ALS website to learn more about this national social media campaign and to make a donation.
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Daily Beast Ranks Lake Park Among "Top High Schools" 
The recent announcement that Lake Park High School was named to The Daily Beast's 2014 list of "Top High Schools" provides another academic achievement for which Lake Park students can feel proud. The ranking includes culling six indicators - with graduation and college acceptance rates weighed most heavily - and comparing the data to public high schools in the U.S. Other criteria included: college-level courses and exams, percentage of students with free or reduced lunch, as well as SAT and ACT scores - another mark of how well a school prepares students for college.
This honor adds to an already impressive list of awards including: ranked by Newsweek as one of America's Best High Schools; ranked by The Washington Post as one of America's Most Challenging High Schools; and named to the College Board AP Honor Roll for expanding opportunity and improving performance for Advanced Placement students.
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Pageantry of the 36th Annual Joust Returns September 13
Join the Lake Park High School Marching Band at West Campus on Saturday, September 13 for the 36th Annual Lancer Joust Marching Band Competition. Featuring 22 outstanding bands from Illinois and Wisconsin, the Joust competition begins at 11:30 a.m and includes judging in three classes in a Preliminary and Finals competition format.
Bands are rated across the following categories: Individual Performance-Music, Individual Performance-Visual, Ensemble Performance-Music, Ensemble Performance-Visual, General Effect-Music I & II, General Effect-Visual. During Preliminary competition, Percussion and Auxiliary performances will also be scored. The Lake Park Marching Band will conclude the afternoon performances with their own exhibition performance at 5:15 p.m.
In addition to awards for the top three performances in each class, preliminary awards will be presented in each class for Best Music Performance, Best Visual Performance, Best General Effect, Percussion and Color Guard. The Top 10 scoring bands regardless of class will return for the Finals Competition scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. Joust admission is by ticket only and valid for both Preliminary and Finals competition. Visit the Lancer Joust website for more information about ticket prices, seating and parking as well as a schedule of teams competing.
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Junior ACT Practice Exam and Senior College Info Night
Juniors from the Class of 2016 will take a practice ACT test at Lake Park West Campus on Wednesday, September 17 starting promptly at 7:22 a.m. Students should come prepared with two #2 pencils and an approved calculator for this practice exam. Students will be released at the completion of testing at approximately 11:30 a.m. On this date, senior students from the Class of 2015 will not attend school.
College Planning for Senior Parents:
People, Places, Procedures, Planning Involved in Applying for College Admissions
Hosted on Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m. in the West Campus Auditorium
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Homecoming Parade Returns to Lake Park September 26
Save the date and make plans to participate in the upcoming Homecoming celebration of How Lake Park Was "One" from September 22-27. Community members and local businesses are invited to join in Lake Park High School's spirited western theme that unites students and our community. Opportunities to get involved and demonstrate your Lancer support include:
- spectating along the parade route
- wearing navy blue and white school colors
- attending the annual Homecoming Power Puff fundraiser, the girls volleyball match,
boys soccer game, and the home football game versus Naperville North
To learn more about the plans that are underway, visit the Lake Park Homecoming website. Contact Aimee Allison, Homecoming Coordinator, or Dominic Manola, Director of Student Activities, with any questions. Thank you for supporting Lake Park and showing your hometown pride. Go Lancers!
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Community Connection 
Through a partnership with Glenbard High School District 87, Lake Park joins high schools like Naperville North and Central, Downers Grove North and South, and York who also promote the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to their families through monthly flyers and website announcements.
The purpose of GPS is to assist and facilitate real-world parenting skills, enhance teens' social and emotional development, and promote respect-based relationships that will keep adolescents safe. An established and comprehensive parent program with 30 years of experience, GPS provides national speakers at no cost to attendees to helps communities become educated and proactive. Lake Park is pleased to provide this resource to our families. Please consider taking advantage of the unique opportunities offered in the program brochure.
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Mark Your Calendars: West Campus Curriculum Night
Lake Park parents are invited to attend the West Campus Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 3. During the evening parents will have the opportunity to follow their student's schedule, attend teacher presentations about learning objectives and course expectations, and visit with members of our Pupil Personnel Services department. In addition, informational sessions that highlight technology initiatives will be offered. This year, students will have access to Google Apps for Education, which helps students take full advantage of the Internet and mobile technology for learning.
Anderson's Book Fair
In addition to the use of classroom textbooks, which is included in student registration fees, novels for English classes must be acquired by students at an additional cost. To avoid these costs, students may check the books out from a local public library or the school library-though limited quantities are available. If students wish to purchase their own copies, they may do so from the store of their choosing (Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Half-Price Books, etc.), paying mind to the ISBN number, which is located on the back of the book, near the bar code.
For your convenience in purchasing the required titles for fall semester, Anderson's Book Fair is being held on-campus through Friday, September 5. The book fair will also be available in the library during curriculum night. Books can be purchased at the school library using cash, credit card, or with a check written to Lake Park High School. To determine which titles to purchase and the prices of the books at the book fair, please refer to the English class listed on your student's schedule. Books can also be purchased online.
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"50 States Against Bullying Tour" Presenter, Author to Visit
 "You don't know what goes on in anyone's life but your own. And when you mess with one part of a person's life, you're
not messing with just that part. Unfortunately, you can't be
that precise and selective. When you mess with one part of a person's life, you're messing with their entire life."
~ Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why Planning is underway to host all-student assemblies at both campuses on Monday, October 6 to welcome Jay Asher, author of the award-winning book Thirteen Reasons Why as part of his "50 States Against Bullying" tour. The Lake Park library staff, in partnership with the English Department and Stand for the Silent club, will launch a "pass the book" campaign to circulate copies at each school. Books are also available for check-out in the school library and local public libraries or a free audio book is available here.
Serious themes are presented in the novel and include bullying, suicide and rumors within a high school setting. Stand for the Silent sponsors and students will play an active role to promote positive messages, share resources for these important topics and generate interest for Mr. Asher's visit that is funded by the Lake Park Educational Foundation. View a video from the author to learn more about this national tour. |
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Health Department to Offer Vision and Hearing Screenings
The DuPage County Health Department has scheduled Lake Park's Vision and Hearing dates for the 2014-2015 school year as follows:
West Campus: Wednesday, September 10; re-screening on Wednesday, September 24
East Campus: Wednesday, October 29; re-screening on Wednesday, November 12
Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this vision screening if an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months.
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Memorial Garden Plans Underway 
In honor of its 25th anniversary, the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation (LPEF) is leading a school/community effort to fund and build a Memorial Garden to honor deceased students, faculty, staff and friends. The garden will be located in front of the auditorium entrance at West Campus.
The focal point of the memorial will be a large commemorative stone with an engraved bronze plaque. This memorial stone will be surrounded by a tranquil, landscaped garden with a brick walkway which will also include several benches, giving individuals or families a peaceful and relaxed setting in which to seek solace. The bricks surrounding the memorial will be available for purchase by family, classmates, colleagues, or friends who wish to memorialize an individual.
The memorial garden was designed compliments of ARCON Associates with input from a planning committee including representatives from the LPEF, Lake Park High School, and the community. The anticipated cost to create and install the Lake Park Memorial Garden is $35,000. LPEF is currently raising money for this project which is expected to be completed in May 2015. You can help bring the Lake Park Memorial Garden vision to fruition by contributing a financial donation or purchasing a commemorative brick for $100 each. For more information contact the Foundation's Executive Director, Jennifer Jungel, at jjungel@lphs.org or (630) 295-5264. |
Place Your Market Day Order to Support LPHS
Back-to-School Savings on three top sellers: Save $2 each on Naked Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken, French Toast Sticks and Supersweet Corn.
Check out new items too: Chicken Alfredo Skillet Meal, Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Treats and Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets. FREE Mixing Bowl Set with $50 purchase (set of three durable melamine bowls).
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.
Frequent Buyer: Make two purchases of $40 between September and November; place a third order of $40 in December and receive a FREE salad bowl serving set at your December 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 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, September 20.
If you would like to be on the mailing list or volunteer to help on pick up days, please contact Maria Roberti robertihouse@sbcglobal.net or call (630) 893-2139.
Order Pick Up Date: Wednesday, September 24
Pickup Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: LPHS West Campus Cafeteria
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Asbestos Notification
A three-year asbestos re-inspection was completed in 2014 for the period of 2014-2017; results of this inspection are in the Asbestos Management Plans. Viewing of the Asbestos Management Plan can occur at the Butler Building in the Director of Operations and Maintenance Office. The individual schools have their own plan available in the main office for public viewing. The A.H.E.R.A. mandated inspection and management plan development was completed in 1988 according to EPA requirements.
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Important Dates
Sept 1 Labor Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
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