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Lake Park provides countless opportunities for our parents and community members to get involved - from attending events on campus to celebrating Homecoming festivities. Equally as important in supporting our students is understanding school funding, so my intention is to bring attention to the potential impact of Senate Bill 16 (SB16).
Last July, the Illinois Senate Education Funding Advisory Committee was tasked with recommending ways to improve public education funding in Illinois, which has remained unchanged since 1997. The result of the task force was the creation of SB16. If enacted into law, SB16 will make sweeping changes in how the state funds education. SB16 does not increase the level of education funding, but changes the way in which limited state funding is apportioned among school districts. All state funding, with few exceptions would be combined under one funding formula.
Generally, school districts with higher assessed property values will receive much less state funding. Other districts will receive much more in state funding. This is an attempt by the state legislators to provide greater equity among school districts across the state. The Bill does not address the current issue of unfunded obligations to school district that has occurred in recent years.
How will SB16 impact Lake Park?
The Illinois State Board of Education has calculated the amount each school district would receive next year if SB16, as written, becomes law. District 108 would lose 75.5 percent of its state funding or $1.5 million per year. The first $1.5 million cut will be phased in over a four-year period. Beginning in year five, there will be a full $1.5 million reduction in funding to the District. While the Board of Education and administration are committed to practicing fiscal responsibility, a loss of $1.5 million would have significant impact on the resources available for teaching and learning.
In essence, this is a rearranging of funding that would devastate about half of the school districts in Illinois, especially in the northern portion of the state. Overall, school districts in Cook County and the collar counties would lose about $228 million in State funding, and the rest of the state would gain that amount. View redistribution graphic. What can you do?
SB16 has already passed the State Senate. You can see how your Senator voted by viewing this link. Residents in the District 108 attendance area (depending on where you live) are served by State Senators Thomas Cullerton and Dan Kotowski; and State Representatives Dennis Reboletti, Deborah Conroy and Michelle Mussman. It is expected that SB16 will be voted on by the House sometime in November, following the fall election. If you are concerned about the effect it will have on Lake Park High School District 108, please contact your Illinois Representative and voice your opinion on this important education bill.
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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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Lancer Nation Prepares for Homecoming Week: Sept. 22-27
How Lake Park Was "One" is the 2014 Homecoming theme that will be celebrated beginning Monday, September 22! An action-packed week of Spirit Days and events will highlight our Lancer Pride.
Spirit Days
Monday: Superhero Day
Tuesday: Texas Day
Wednesday: Pink Day to support Breast Cancer Awareness
Thursday: Homecoming T-Shirt Day
Friday: Blue & White Day
Homecoming dance ticket sales begin Monday, September 22 through Thursday, September 25 in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Students must have their ID card to purchase tickets and will also need their ID card to enter the dance. The price is $20 in advance and $25 at the door for Lake Park students only. Non-Lake Park guests must complete a guest form and purchase their tickets by September 25. The Homecoming website provides additional details about appropriate attire for all students.
Show your Lancer pride and get involved in the following opportunities:
- spectating along the parade route or participating in the parade with a group or organization
- attending the annual Homecoming Power Puff fundraiser to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the girls volleyball match, boys soccer game, and the home football game versus Naperville North.
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Enjoy the Sights & Sounds of the 36th Annual Lancer Joust 
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. The Lake Park Marching Band will conclude the afternoon performances with their own exhibition performance at 5:15 p.m. 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: $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $30 for families (maximum of 2 adults, and up to 4 students). Children 4 and under are free. Wristbands will be provided upon purchasing a ticket to allow audience members to enter and exit the viewing stands multiple times. Visit the Lancer Joust website for a schedule of competing teams and more information about seating and parking.
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Health Dept. Offers Prevention for Respiratory Illness
The DuPage County Health Department has provided a Fact Sheet to help with identification and prevention of the current circulating respiratory virus in Illinois and parts of the nation - EV-D68.
As a school district, Lake Park is treating this virus similar to all respiratory illness, including influenza. Please read the Fact Sheet and help us to detect and prevent the spread of respiratory illness among our population of students and staff. You may also want to consider the seasonal flu vaccine for your child and family as flu season approaches.
In addition to your family physician, the DuPage County Health Department is a helpful resource and can be contacted at (630) 221-7553 for further questions.
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Lancers Earn National Academic Recognition
Congratulations to National Merit Semifinalists Natalie Banas (Itasca), Giovanni Basso (Roselle), Kelsey Kaufmann (Medinah) and Katarina Martucci (Roselle). These academically talented high school seniors are among an elite group of 16,000 students nationally to receive this recognition in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
By taking the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) as a junior, they competed against 1.4 million students throughout the United States. Natalie, Giovanni, Kelsey and Katarina ranked among the top 1% and will continue in the competition for approximately 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth $33 million that will be offered next spring.
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Online Fee Payment System Delivers Convenience 
The introduction of an online fee payment system last spring created convenience for all families to make payment towards any outstanding school debt. Parents can access this system by clicking here and logging in with their current registration information and pin for Online Registration. The site is also accessible via the Home Access Center (HAC).
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.
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Apps for Education Benefit All Students
New for the 2014-2015 school year, students have been provided secure accounts to Google Education that provide access to Google resources used in the classroom. With access to Google Apps for Education (GAFE), students can take full advantage of the Internet and mobile technology for learning. GAFE was chosen for its ability to support and expand communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity on a variety of mobile devices. Students can use GAFE on a variety of mobile devices, which makes it a suitable choice for the district's Bring Your Own Device program. Read an informational flyer to learn more about the features and benefits.
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Guidance Dept. Announces Dates & Resources for Families
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.
Kaplan Test Prep will be hosting free online PSAT Cram Sessions™ for juniors to help students prepare for the upcoming October PSAT. Sessions will be offered during the first two weeks of October. Register for a Cram Session or check out other Kaplan resources available for Lake Park students.
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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Thirteen Reasons Why Explores How Everyone Matters
Lake Park will welcome Jay Asher, author of the award-winning book Thirteen Reasons Why, during all-student assemblies at both campuses on Monday, October 6. Mr. Asher's visit is generously funded by the Lake Park Educational Foundation.
This month the English Department and Stand for the Silent club, in partnership with the Lake Park library staff, kicked off a "pass the book" campaign. Students are not only reading and circulating copies at each school, but also have an opportunity to purchase a book to be signed by the author. Paperback books are $8.80 and available by paying cash or check in the East Campus Library or West Campus Book Room.
Serious themes are presented in the novel and include bullying, suicide and rumors within a high school setting. Students are encouraged to participate in upcoming book discussions with PPS staff members during the second half of lunch periods: September 18, September 25 (East Campus only) and October 2. Follow @LPLancerLibrary on Twitter for event details and the opportunity to win prizes!
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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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 Bring Your Luck for Texas Hold'em Poker
Help support the Lake Park Athletic Boosters at the first Texas Hold'em Poker Fundraiser this school year on Wednesday, October 8 from 1 p.m. to midnight at Brunswick Zone, 1100 W. Lake St. in Roselle. The event includes Sit and Go Tables, Single Table Tournaments, Pot of Gold and Cash Games. All proceeds will benefit the athletic boosters.
Show Your Lancer Pride and Join the Athletic Boosters
Lake Park Athletic Booster memberships are still available! Athletic Boosters supports all 27 teams with coach development, concussion training, team wish lists and capital improvements. We offer many membership levels, some including family athletic passes to home events and premium parking at home football games. Visit the Boosters website for more membership information.
Go Lancers!
The Boosters have a few new spirit wear items and now sell "official" Lancer Nation shirts. East Campus will be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. West Campus will be open on Fridays only for the entire year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special announcements will be made when the store will be open extra days for Lancer Nation sales. Spirit wear can be purchased at all home football games and by visiting the online Booster Store.
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Important Dates
Sept 17 Practice ACT (Juniors) / Non-attendance day (Seniors) / SMART Day
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