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Superintendent's Column
As Lake Park begins spring break, we know that the final weeks of the school year are quickly approaching and with that comes much excitement and celebration. The Board of Education, administration, faculty and staff look forward to honoring the achievements of the Class of 2015 as well as recognizing the successes of all our students.
Additionally, this time of year also brings planning and preparation for the 2015-2016 school year. Families will begin receiving information next month about summer school opportunities for bridging or transitional purposes, credit completion, and enrichment. The introduction of summer "boot camp" classes will even allow students to enroll in non-credit classes. Developed and taught by Lake Park faculty, these classes range from introductory concepts to Advanced Placement collegiate level experience. Look for more information soon!
I previewed last month that Lake Park will move to a registration process that is entirely online for next school year. The technology department has been working to develop a program that will help parents navigate through the required documentation and provide real-time access to fees owed. The benefits of transitioning to this system include greater efficiency, improved accuracy and the convenience of 24/7 access. The campuses are currently planning summer walk-in dates to assist families, provide computer access and answer registration questions. You can expect to receive a mailing in early June with more information about registration dates and deadlines, along with PIN information to access your account.
Although our teachers and students will be away during the week of spring break, our campuses will still be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We are excited that construction will commence next week on the new Innovation Center at West Campus. The approximately 3000 square foot addition, slated for completion for the 2015-2016 school year, will house the District's Engineering and Precision Machining program. The new building is designed to support the curriculum and increasing demand for skilled workers in these industries.
As you can tell, the weeks ahead will be filled with positive momentum and enhancements. We look forward to the safe return of our students and staff on Monday, April 6 and the anticipation of all that is to come for our entire school community!
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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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Athletics and Activities Fair to Welcome Class of 2019
An Athletic and Activity Night for incoming students and parents will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at East Campus. After a brief introduction in the gymnasium, families will then attend "Meet the Coach / Sponsor" breakout sessions throughout the building. Lake Park Boosters and sports and activities will display their offerings at the Activities Fair in the cafeteria.
The orientation program is designed to benefit students and parents by learning about Lake Park's athletics and activities programs in advance of next school year. Attendees can have their questions answered by coaches, sponsors and students currently in the program. This provides Class of 2019 students with time to consider their choices prior to the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. View an electronic copy of the co-curricular opportunities available and start dates for next fall.
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DECA Students Advance to International Competition
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. The Lake Park High School division has recently been experiencing success and advanced 48 students to the Illinois Career Development Conference State competition that was hosted in Decatur.
Congratulations to the following Lancers who placed in the Top 3 during the State competition and will compete this April in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL:
Vasyl Leziuk, Food Marketing
Sonia Mistry, Food Marketing
Modesta Bazyte, Hospitality Services Team
Abbie Zastawny, Hospitality Services Team
Riddhi Patel, Buying & Merchandising Team
Corey Winfield, Buying & Merchandising Team
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Lancer Finalist in National Contest
Congratulations to Senior Edan Armas who has been named one of the top three finalists judged from almost 800 entries in the 2015 Selma Speech & Essay Contest, a national competition inviting high school students to join together in exercising their power of words. Students were asked to watch the film Selma released nationwide in January and submit a 500-700 word speech and video responding to several questions related to protecting individual freedoms.
Edan will travel with his family and a sponsor teacher to the two-day awards ceremony at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, PA next month and have a chance at winning the grand prize of $5,000. The Selma Speech & Essay Contest is made possible through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation and in-kind support from Paramount Pictures. View Edan's video and read his speech selected as a grand finalist from submitted entries representing 43 states and Washington, D.C., as well as the Virgin Islands, Guam, and military bases abroad.
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Shop Local to Support Junior Class Fundraising
Support the Lake Park High School Junior Class Council by shopping at 5 Below located in the Woodfield Green Plaza in Schaumburg through Sunday, March 29.
Print this promotional flyer (no mobile displays will be accepted) and present it to the associate during check out. 5 Below will contribute 10 percent of all participants' receipts from March 26 through March 29. Everything in the store is priced at $5 or less and includes items like: Easter candy and baskets, frozen products, summer accessories, licensed team sporting goods, board games, t-shirts, jewelry, collectibles, snacks and beverages, room d�cor, storage, and much more. Your shopping will help support our Lancers!
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Service in Action Sponsors Dodgeball Tournament
Senior students enrolled in Service in Action (SIA) are hosting the 4th annual Lake Park Dodgeball Classic and Fun Fair on Friday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Campus gymnasium and field house. The event includes raffle prizes, t-shirts, music, ice cream and concessions. Admission is $3 for general admission to watch Dodgeball, attend the Fun Fair and play per game, or $5 for unlimited Fun Fair games including an inflatable obstacle course and dunk tank.
This year's event will benefit DuPage County PADS and the Noah's Arc Foundation. SIA students would like to thank Edvin Alijagic from Bounce Wizard for the inflatable obstacle course; Vince DePaul from Your House Academy, grandfather of SIA Student Arianna Diaz, for his generous donation to make this event possible; the Booster Club for allowing SIA to use the concession stand and donate a portion of the profit to the chosen charities; and various businesses in the community who have generously donated items for the raffle.
Service in Action combines academic instruction with experiential learning opportunities in the form of public service projects, field experiences, and public-sector job shadowing. Every project completed in SIA is done with the intent to positively impact change on a surrounding community (school, local, state, region, world). Creating and implementing service projects is an essential objective of the class, but students also set goals, evaluate progress, challenge assumptions, prioritize choices, take risks and create individual learning opportunities.
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Auction to Benefit LP Music Program
The Lake Park Band Auxiliary and the Lake Park Lancer Bands cordially invite you to attend the 2015 Bi-Annual Benefit Auction "Passport to Music" hosted on Saturday, April 11 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. The cost per person is $35 and guests must be 21 or older to attend. Reservations can be made online and are due by Wednesday, April 1.
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Community Connection
The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families presents these free upcoming workshops that are open to the public:
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m.
"Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania" with New York Times reporter Frank Bruni at Glenbard West High School, 670 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn.
Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a terrifying and occasionally devastating juncture, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no. That belief is wrong. It's cruel. And in this presentation, bestselling author Frank Bruni will explain why, sharing the fruits of the research, thinking and interviews he did for his brand new book, Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania, which was published this month.
Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.
"Parents, Teens, Parties, and the Law: Emerging Trends in the Teen Party Scene" in the auditorium at Glenbard East, 1014 S. Main St. in Lombard.
If you have a teenager, you have probably done your share of worrying about the risks that are out there. And the risks are different for every teen. As your teens are forced with difficult choices and intense challenges, so too are parents. Join us for this compelling discussion on the realities of the tough teen topics. Learn about the current social trends and the alcohol and drug issues affecting youth today. Learn your responsibilities as a parent, how to negotiate the parents/teen relationship, and the tips to secure a positive future for your child from an impressive panel of experts.
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Memorial Garden Commemorative Brick Orders Due April 6
With work on the Memorial Garden commencing during spring break, and a dedication ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 30, the Lake Park Educational Foundation is finalizing commemorative brick orders. Orders for commemorative bricks placed by Monday, April 6 will be installed this spring. In future years, bricks will be ordered and installed on an annual basis.
The Foundation has had an overwhelming response from many Lake Park staff, retirees, and community members in donating to the Memorial Garden. If you have already contributed to the efforts, please know how much it is appreciated.
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Meningitis Requirement for 2015-2016 School Year
Beginning next school year (Fall 2015) all students in grade 12 will be required to show proof of recent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV). One dose must be administered after 16 years of age. This vaccination will prevent your student from a severe form of bacterial meningitis. Documentation accepted will be a note signed by your health care provider with the date the MCV was administered.
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Celebrating the Spirit of Excellence Honorees
Distinguished alumni, students and staff will be honored at the seventh annual Lake Park Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Medinah Shriners in Addison. Register online to reserve your tickets by Monday, April 6.
The Lake Park High School Educational Foundation established the award program to honor excellence at Lake Park High School.
Seventeen seniors are being recognized for their service, extraordinary effort, achievement and leadership throughout their high school years. These students were selected because they possess qualities for other students to emulate and have achieved special accomplishments in addition to their academic success while at Lake Park.
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Support LPHS Music Programs with a Market Day Order 
Get a FREE 1 lb. bag of California Blend with a $40 purchase and a FREE 1 lb. bag of Chicken Gems with a $90 online purchase.
(Promo Code: APRBONUS)
Cookie Dough Stock-Up - 12 delicious flavors to choose from - get a FREE Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough with the purchase of any three pre-portioned Cookie Dough flavors.
Frequent Buyer - Make two purchases of $40 between February and April, then place a third order of $40 in May and receive a FREE set of collapsible storage bowls 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.
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Important Dates
March 30 Spring Intermission Begins
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