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Superintendent's Column
The holiday season traditionally provides even more opportunities to help people in our communities, and from clothing drives to food drives, our Lancers are giving back to others in meaningful ways. At Lake Park, this spirit of generosity is a year-round commitment that makes me especially proud. I am happy to share with you some recent highlights how Lake Park is making an impact.
On Veterans Day, junior and seniors students participated in a fundraising drive at community sites and collected $2700 in donations for the "Give to the Yanks" foundation benefiting VA Hospitals. This joint effort was hosted in partnership with the American Legion Post 1084 in Roselle.
In the last LP Link, we previewed the 36th Annual Bowl-A-Thon that was hosted to benefit the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation and provide financial resources to educational programs for children, teenagers and parents. Students enrolled in Lake Park's technical student organizations raised $3,360 and created awareness about the early warning signs of this deadly disease.
Students and staff opened their closets this week and donated gently used jackets, hats, gloves, shirts, pants and more to the Student Council Clothing Drive, which generated an impressive amount of items through a friendly competition between the campuses. The clothing drive will have an immediate local impact when the items are delivered to the DuPage County's People Resource Center in Wheaton.
Our curriculum provides a unique opportunity for junior and senior students to enroll in Service in Action (SIA), a course that combines academic instruction with experiential learning opportunities in the form of service projects and field experiences. The SIA classes have been exceptionally busy this fall with an "Act of Kindness" initiative that involved the Roselle Park District helping to identify senior citizens who required additional help with outside yard activities. Students provided assistance with raking yards, cleaning debris from gutters and flowerbeds, putting away patio furniture and winterizing the homes of our senior neighbors.
Furthermore, SIA classes are completing a community food drive this week. The students visited surrounding neighborhoods, dropped off bags asking for food items, returned days later to pick up the donations and are organizing and packaging the items for delivery to the Itasca Food Pantry. Their community involvement continues in December with a field trip scheduled to the WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger) logistics center to help sort donated items for their resale shop. The profits made from the resale shop benefit women and families affected by domestic violence.
I am grateful for our students and staff who have created a culture of giving generously and helping others in need. May we all learn to embrace this community spirit and celebrate a Thanksgiving season filled with the richness of family and friends!
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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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Annual Improvedy Show Brings Laughter to the Stage
Still looking for plans tonight? Join over two dozen students and staff members who will be participating in Improvedy on Friday, November 21. This annual faculty vs. thespians improv show starts at 7:00 p.m. and will be hosted on stage in the East Campus Dice Auditorium.
"The Faculty Strikes Back!" is this year's theme as they try to overcome a 0-6 record from recent years. New to the lineup will be lip-sync battles, a routine made famous by Jimmy Fallon.
Admission is $5.00 and the proceeds will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
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 Theatre Dept. Presents a Holiday Favorite
Mark your calendar for a not-to-be-missed holiday event as the Lake Park Theatre Department presents the Dicken's classic, A Christmas Carol. The show will be classically staged with period costumes, English accents and all of your favorite characters. Incorporating the traditions of the holiday season, the performances will also include a sing-a-long during curtain call when audience members can join in Christmas carols before leaving. Bring your family to watch this story of turning a miser and leave filled with the spirit of the holidays.
A Christmas Carol runs December 11-13 at 7 p.m. and December 14 with a 2 p.m. matinee.
Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 students (other high schools and college), and free for senior citizens, Lake Park students and children under 13 years of age.
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Reserve Tickets Early for the Holiday Festival of Music
The schedule of holiday events continue when the Lake Park High School Band and Choir Programs present the annual Holiday Festival of Music on Tuesday, December 9. A special tradition of the event includes inviting all Lake Park choral alumni to come on stage and sing Handel's "Hallelujah!" Sheet music will be provided.
Reserve your tickets early for this crowd favorite event that sells out every year. The joint performance begins at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus Auditorium, and doors open at approximately 6:30 p.m. for first-come, first-served seating. Ticket prices are $3 for adults, $2 students (other high schools and college), and free for senior citizens, Lake Park students and children under 13.
Additionally, the Music Department Poinsettia Sale offers guests the opportunity to decorate the
auditorium for the Holiday Festival of Music and their home for the winter break. Complete an order form to help fill the auditorium with holiday spirit and beautiful poinsettias!
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Best Pizza in Lancerland Attracts Over 400 Residents
More than 400 Lancerland residents and students attended the 2014 "Best Pizza in Lancerland" fundraising event that featured guests tasting pizzas and voting for their favorites, while members of the Lake Park choir performed in a coffee-house format. The event, hosted by the Lake Park Choral Parent Association (LPCPA), raised nearly $3,000 that will support various Choral activities.
Seven pizzerias generously donated pizzas for the event: LX Pizza - Char Grill (Bloomingdale), Acuna Pizza (Roselle), Pizzeria Antica (Bloomingdale), Pa Luigi's Pizza (Bloomingdale), Italian Pizza Kitchen (Roselle), Tree Guys Pizza Pub (Itasca), and Capri Pizza & Deli (Bloomingdale).
Students and local residents attending the event cast their votes in four pizza categories. After hundreds of votes were tallied, Italian Pizza Kitchen took top honors for Best Thin Crust Cheese pizza, Best Thin Crust Toppings pizza, and Best Specialty pizza. Tree Guys Pizza Pub took the honor for Best Deep Dish/Pan/Stuffed pizza.
In addition to the pizza, several of the pizzerias donated gift certificates for raffle prizes. Other local businesses also donated gift cards and prizes for the raffle, including Carlucci Restaurant (Downers Grove), Daddy-O's Diner (Itasca), Brunch Caf� (Roselle), Binc Collectibles, Susan Talentino, the Koptik Family, and an anonymous donor. Printing Plus Roselle donated printing of event posters.
For more information about this event and the LPCPA, visit www.lakeparkchoir.org.
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Future Lancers to Take Explore Exam
Next month, incoming students in the Class of 2019 are scheduled to take the Explore assessment test to begin preparation for class placement. Each student planning to attend Lake Park next fall must take these tests, which will provide the counseling staff with information about students' skills in English, Reading, Math, and Science reasoning. The schedule for each middle school follows:
Session 1- December 6, 2014
Medinah Middle
Peacock Middle
Spring Wood
Trinity Lutheran
Session 2 - December 13, 2014
Roselle Middle
Westfield Middle
Medinah Christian
St. Luke
St. Philips
St. Walter
Queen Of The Rosary
Students should report to East Campus by 7:45 a.m. on their respective date and enter the building through the front main entrance. Parents may park in the bus parking lot.
Testing begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and will end at approximately 11:00 a.m. Students must be checked into their test room and ready to begin prior to 8:00 a.m. Unfortunately, students cannot be admitted to the testing area after 8:00 a.m. Each student should bring two #2 pencils, an eraser and a calculator. Please encourage your student to get a good night's rest and to eat a healthy breakfast before the test.
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 Seeking Spirit of Excellence Nominations
The Lake Park High School Educational Foundation (LPEF) is seeking nominations for the 2015 Spirit of Excellence Awards. The awards honor Lake Park students, staff, and alumni who consistently demonstrate excellence. The LPEF established the Spirit of Excellence Awards to support and recognize the accomplishments of LPHS students, staff, and alumni. Honorees will be recognized at the Lake Park Spirit of Excellence Awards banquet on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Medinah Shriner's in Addison.
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Athletic All Conference Student Athletes
Congratulations to the following fall student athletes who were named Academic All Conference. They represent varsity athletes who earned a 4.5 GPA or above at the end of 2nd semester last year.
Boys Cross Country:
Alexander Caines, William Dover, Jason Joda, Mateusz Miarka, Zachary Schwarz, Jacob Troyke
Boys Golf:
Aqib Amir Syed Muhammad (12), Ali Amir Syed Muhammad (11), Phillip Duncan, Joseph Palandri, Saahil Patel, Hunter Treiber
Boys Soccer:
Alex Armas, Edan Armas, Gianfranco Cali, Daniel Hynes, Michael Jasiak, Francesco Mariani, Lorenzo Mariani, Joshua Solarz, Marek Warchol
Football:
Alec Bouchard, Sebastian Douglas, Connor Hourigan, Christopher Jorgensen, Daniel Lamz, Anthony Marino, Nico Mirandola, Anthony Neri, Rashaan Patel, Joshua Pullman, Dylan Scheirich, Joseph Spitalli, Martin Vazquez, Tyler Vittal, Zachary Zimmerman
Cheer:
Elisa Cirone, Jazmine Davis, Katherine Fetter, Angelique Montecillo
Girls Cross Country:
Kaela Beugnet, Claudia Bleimund, Julie Kupiec, Hannah Morrison, Lily Nickisch
Girls Golf:
Julia Caesar, Summer Clark, Anne Dickerson, Brooke Maloney, Francesca McCallister, Rachel O'Neill
Girls Swim:
Marisa Clark, Gina Di Donna, Sarah Eischen, Sarah Gregor, Emily Joyce, Samantha Perez, Anna Sampson, Alexandra Schwarz, Elena Sgarbossa, Kaitlyn Walderbach
Girls Tennis:
Javerea Ahmed, Kaitlin DeSimone, Kamila Gardocki, Vanessa Majula, Alyssa Moreth, Anindita Mukherjee, Skye Palumbo, Kaltra Seferi, Monica VanDuyne, Corey Winfield, Anna Wojtaszek
Girls Volleyball:
Sarah Battersby, Natalia Bedtke, Jennifer Graf, Amanda Hahn, Allison Karpinski, Stephanie Khoury, Abigail Kubalewski, Anna Kubalewski, Kiley Mette, Alexis Pall, Rachel Pudell, Karley Wolf
Lancettes:
Madison Catalano, Rachel Deichstetter, Julia Gallina, Gianna Mazeska
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 Support LPHS with a Market Day Order
Market Day cookies are back - from freezer, to oven, to tummy...with no scooping required! Save up to $5.00 on pre-portioned cookie dough and choose from 12 delicious varieties.
Candy and cookie holiday gifts are available this month as well as plenty of Holiday meals and convenient side dishes.
Get a 1 lb. bag of Broccoli Florets with a $40 purchase. Get a 1 lb. Pork Tenderloin with a $90 online purchase. Enter Promo Code: DECBONUS at checkout.
Frequent Buyer: If you've been participating in the program, December is the month to redeem your reward. If you made two purchases of $40 between September and November; simply place a third order of $40 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 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, December 13.
If you would like to be on the mailing list or volunteer to help on pick-up days, contact Maria Roberti, robertihouse@sbcglobal.net or call (630) 893-2139.
Order Pick-up Date: Wednesday, December 17
Pick-up Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: LPHS West Campus Hall (near the cafeteria)*
* The pick-up location has changed; To make your pick-up simple and convenient, pull up to the back of the school (past the cafeteria area) where the Market Day signs are posted.
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Memorial Garden to be Built Next Spring
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, staff members, and individuals who made a significant contribution to Lake Park High School along with graduates who lost their lives in service to the country. The Memorial Garden, scheduled to be built in Spring 2015, will be located in front of the West Campus auditorium entrance.
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 concept of a Memorial Garden at Lake Park High School developed from the recommendation of student leaders who wished to honor the memory of a deceased student who passed away suddenly during the 2013-14 school year. The students discussed with the school principals their desire to provide a memorial for the student. During the discussion, the idea of a memorial garden was considered. The principals contacted LPEF who agreed to help with the project as a part of the Foundation's 25th anniversary activities.
The Foundation is currently seeking funding for the project. Retail cost for such a venture is $35,000. However, Lake Park maintenance staff members will provide the labor, and the architectural design services have been donated by ARCON Architects, Inc. The remaining anticipated cost is $25,000.
There are two ways to help honor the memory of members of the Lake Park school community:
* make a private financial donation to assist with installation expenses
* purchase a commemorative brick to honor the memory of a loved one
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Important Dates
Nov 24 Board of Education Meeting
Nov 26-28 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 10 SMART Day Schedule
Dec 19 End of Second Quarter
Dec 22 Winter Intermission Begins
Jan 5, 2015 Classes Resume
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