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This week began with a dynamic professional development day for Lake Park faculty, one that centered on best practices for the use of instructional technology. On January 25, licensed staff members, administrators and even two of our Board of Education members engaged in a day of workshops that focused on topics such as using Google Drive, Google Apps and Chromebooks 101. This relevant, hands-on experience for staff is helping pave the way for 1:1 technology implementation for the Class of 2020.
Most impressively, the foundation of this program was built on the leadership of more than 30 teachers who enthusiastically volunteered to lead these presentations for their peers. The Institute schedule was built with nine concurrent sessions and three opportunities throughout the day to choose workshops. The content of the sessions ranged from introductory level for beginners to more advanced sessions for tech savvy teachers looking to incorporate more technology practices into their daily lessons.
The primary message conveyed during the opening general session was that high quality teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do. Our bigger picture vision is helping staff to understand how instructional technology supports that emphasis. We believe in relationships, collaboration, differentiation, sound instruction, rigor, challenges, assessment, preparation and involvement.
In a fully supported 1:1 environment, the new reality is not actually about the device itself, but rather what we expect students to do with the technology. Our focus will be on the 4 C's: creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
Lake Park teachers became Lancer learners by using Chromebooks for a day. Judging from their engagement during the workshops, evaluations following each session and the dialogue that continues this week, I can genuinely express how excited I am for the future of Lake Park's instructional technology.
I commend our 30+ faculty presenters for their willingness to share their time and expertise. Furthermore, all of our participants deserve recognition for their professionalism and commitment to "launch and iterate" during this process of growth. The remainder of this school year will focus on additional staff development, gathering feedback from the 1:1 pilot, and preparing for the 2016-17 "KickStart" implementation with freshmen.
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The Lake Park High School Community Relations Office publishes the LP Link bi-weekly during the school year 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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IHSA Team State Qualifiers to Compete This Weekend
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| Lancettes Competitive Dance Team
2016 IHSA Team State Qualifiers
2014, 2015, 2016 IHSA Sectional Champions |
Lake Park will be well represented across Illinois this weekend as two IHSA Team State Qualifiers compete. Both teams enjoyed a state spirit march lead by members of the marching band drumline and a sendoff with teammates and family members.
Best of luck to the Lancettes Competitive Dance Team as they compete today and Saturday in Bloomington at the IHSA State Championships. Watch live webcasts and view results this weekend by visting the IHSA Competitive Dance home page. The Lancettes captured their third consecutive IHSA Sectional title last weekend at the Rolling Meadows Sectional. The Lancettes team is coached by former Lancettes Danielle Reehoff and assistant Julie Astrouski.
Best of luck to the Boys Bowling team as they compete once again in the IHSA State Tournament this weekend in O'Fallon. The team qualified for State last weekend by finishing Runner Up in the IHSA Sectional tournament hosted by Lake Park High School. The team is coached by Greg Edwards and assistant coach Jeffry Royce.
Follow the team's progress by viewing live results on the IHSA Boys Bowling home page.
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2016 IHSA Team State Qualifiers |
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Join the Grease Sing-a-long Tonight
Still looking for plans tonight? All are welcome to attend the GREASE SING-A-LONG sponsored by Junior Class Council at the West Campus student cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. This event is timely for not only the live version of Grease that will air on Fox television this Sunday, January 31, but also the upcoming auditions of Lake Park's spring musical production!
The $5 suggested donation includes unlimited popcorn, pretzels, lemonade and water. Root beer floats and ice cream sundaes are also available to purchase for $2. Bring the family and enjoy the fun!
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Class of 2016 Graduation Announcements
Commencement will be celebrated on Thursday, May 26 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Preparations for diplomas are underway to ensure that student names are spelled correctly according to legal birth certificates. Please check the Home Access Center (HAC) to verify the spelling of your student's name. This represents the only opportunity to submit a correction; the deadline for updates is Monday, February 22. If the information listed is incorrect, contact West Campus Registrar Rhonda Buchweitz by calling (630) 295-5340 or emailing rbuchweitz@lphs.org.
Seniors are encouraged to apply for a variety of scholarships that are listed on the district website. Families are reminded to review the upcoming deadlines and take advantage of these opportunities.
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Parent Workshop Promotes Awareness 
In honor of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, Lake Park parents are invited to attend an informative and interactive session on Wednesday, February 3 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. No fee or registration is required for this program that will be hosted in the East Campus Cafeteria.
This meeting, intended for parents only, is part of Lake Park's comprehensive approach to drug education and developing parent and school partnerships. Information about drug and alcohol related issues and communication strategies will be discussed.
Guest facilitators include:
Michael Sarich from TEEN TRUTH LLC in California
Lake Park's Substance Abuse Counselor Gina N. Horsley, CADC
Felicia Miceli, founder of LTM Foundation and mother of a son lost from addiction
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29-Day Kindness Challenge Launches in February 
"Be a Hidden Hero" is the message presented by The Lancer Way committee for the month of February 2016.
Lancer students and staff are encouraged to take part in the 29-Day Kindness Challenge to promote the power of positive and create a happy, healthy school environment for all of Lancerland.
Remember:
It is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice!
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Winter Play Takes Center Stage February 4-6
The Lake Park High School Theatre Department proudly presents Larry Shue's comedy The Foreigner. A fishing lodge in rural Georgia provides a quiet getaway for demolition expert, Froggy LeSeuer, so he brings his painfully shy friend, Charlie, along for a retreat. Through a crazy turn of events, Charlie overhears more than he should which forces Froggy to tell the other characters that Charlie speaks no English and is an honest-to-goodness Foreigner.
Director, Kathy Weber, states, "I chose this play because it is hilarious. The situations are ridiculous and every character is so quirky. It has been fun to prepare, and I can't wait to share it with our audiences!"
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for non-Lake Park students, free to Lake Park students, children under 13 and senior citizens. They can be purchased at the East Campus Dice Auditorium box office prior to the 7:00 p.m. performances on Thursday, February 4, Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6.
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PARCC Results Shared with Students During SSPs
During lunch periods on January 28 and 29, freshman and sophomore classes received their PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) test results from last spring while attending a brief interpretation presentation.
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Appointed Board of Education Members Take Oath of Office
During the January 25 Board of Education meeting, President Barb Layer administered the oath of office to newly appointed board members who were selected among a pool of nine applicants.
Janice Gatbunton of Itasca will complete the term of board member Doug Denson who unexpectedly passed away in December 2015. She is a practicing attorney and brings experience from her prior participation in Itasca School District 10's Board of Education and her involvement as a member of the School Law Committee of the local bar association. Janice is the parent of a Lake Park freshman and an eighth grader who will join the Class of 2020.
A Roselle resident and educator, Tom Hollatz brings experience from 30 years of teaching and having served on the Roselle School District 12's Board of Education. He has two children that are Lake Park graduates. Tom will complete the term of long-serving board member Judy Briggs who resigned, citing changes in her personal life as the reason for ending her 12.5 year tenure.
Thank you to Judy for her leadership and dedicated service on the Board of Education from April 2003 to January 2016, and welcome to Lake Park's newest Board members Janice and Tom!
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School Resource Officers Share Important Reminders
Hello from East Campus School Resource Officer Sarra and West Campus School Resource Officer Schwytzer. As we settle into second semester, we want to remind you about bringing high value items and large amounts of cash to school. Over the holidays, you may have received the newest gadget, a cool new watch or piece of jewelry, or a crisp $100.00 bill from a family member as a present. As much as you may want to show off new stuff to friends, school may not be the best forum to do so. This semester, there have already been a few instances of missing or lost wallets, phones, and other high value items. The good news is that in some cases, the items were recovered and safely returned to owners. We applaud those students who did the right thing and upheld The Lancer Way.The best practice to keep your new gifts safe is to avoid bringing high valued items to school. Jewelry, large amounts of money, designer clothing accessories, and the like, should be left at home. Bring only the essentials you need like books, supplies, and backpacks as well as enough lunch money for the day. That's all for now. Stay safe out there and take care of one another.
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Social Studies Movie Night Series Continues February 25
Make plans to attend the the next screening in the "Social Studies Movie Night" series on Thursday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Campus Auditorium. Students, families and community members are invited to this free opportunity. (Extra credit will be available; students should see a social studies teacher for more details.)
"Remember the Titans" will be shown in honor of Black History month. This movie was specifically selected because it deals with the difficulties and triumphs of the integration of public schools from a high school perspective, while also the unifying characteristics that sports have in society. After viewing the film, students will have the opportunity to analyze the impact of Brown v. Board of Education on the issue of segregation; while also analyzing successful integration tactics employed during the Civil Rights Era.
Watch for the final movie to be announced for second semester at East Campus!
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LPEF Announces 26 Scholarships Totaling $19,500 
The Lake Park High School Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of 26 scholarships totaling $19,500 that are available for seniors in the Class of 2016. View a summary of the scholarships available.
Students and parents are encouraged to download the information packet that provides a listing of the scholarship offerings, individual criteria and supporting materials to be completed for consideration.
Students must attach a completed Common Scholarship Application, essay(s), and appropriate supporting materials for each scholarship to the Career Center at West Campus by Thursday, March 10. (Note: The deadline for the Scott Bradley Memorial Scholarship is Friday, February 26.)
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 Through a continued partnership with Glenbard High School District 87, Lake Park families are invited and welcome to attend the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families. Programs are free and open to the public; no registration is required.
Saturday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Glenbard East Meeting Room 250
Saturday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Glenbard East Rider Auditorium and Library
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Important Dates
February 10 SMART Day
February 15 President's Day Holiday (Student non-attendance)
February 22 Board of Education Meeting
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