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Providing a safe and secure learning environment for our students is a top priority that we take very seriously. In collaboration with the Roselle Police Department, the Lake Park administration conducted "REDI" planning to address a bomb threat submitted this week via the anonymous reporting system.
Early this morning, Lake Park worked with local, state and federal police units who affirmed that our schools are safe. The critical decisions to maintain a regular school schedule and continue with extracurricular activities were made collectively and based on information from working with law enforcement agencies. Student, staff and community members should feel very comfortable being in school and fully participating in school activities and practices today and throughout the weekend.
We value our working relationship with the Roselle Police Department and especially commend West Campus School Resource Officer Chris Schwytzer
and East Campus School Resource Officer Rob Sarra for their involvement in our schools. Their names should be familiar to you for their monthly contributions to the LP Link and familiar to our students who see them in the hallways, parking lot, cafeteria and supervising at athletic events, school dances and more.
Our SROs provide a valuable connection to the schools and our communities that cannot be emphasized enough. Their presence on campus and the relationships they build with students help create a culture of mutual respect and sharing of information. Our students demonstrate responsibility and have proactively come forward with details that have proven helpful in other investigations. The Anonymous Tip Hotline at (630) 529-3001 is another district resource where students and families can feel comfortable submitting information.
Lake Park and the Roselle Police Department engage in year-round planning and training drills to ensure emergency preparedness. In fact, all staff members are scheduled to participate in an after school Institute on Thursday, February 25. The buildings will close at 3:00 p.m. to allow everyone to attend active shooter training which complies with an annual state requirement. The purposes of this training include increasing awareness of school safety issues and reviewing best practices involving an active threat in the school buildings.
The safety of our students and staff is always the highest priority. Thank you for your support of our leadership team and confidence in the decisions that we make to keep Lake Park safe.
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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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Lancer Pride Shines in State Competitions
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Congratulations to Lake Park's Competitive Co Ed Cheerleading team that qualified for the IHSA State meet with their Runner Up finish at the Lake Zurich Sectional. They competed in the preliminary and final rounds in Bloomington on February 5-6.
The Lancers represented one of only three teams to qualify for the IHSA State Meet every year since the IHSA adopted Competitive Cheer as a sport in 2005-2006.
The cheer coaches are Head Coach Steven Quaglia, and assistant coaches Olivia Wolicki and Ashley Binneboese.
Representing Lake Park student activities, 10 Lancers will be competing in the IHSA State Chess Tournament on February 12-13. A total of 146 teams will compete over the two days of competition at the Peoria Civic Center. The chess team is coached by faculty sponsors Sidney Hsu and James Kryger.
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National Merit Finalists Named
Lake Park is proud to announce that two seniors have been named National Merit Finalists. Congratulations to Angela Dylewski of Itasca and Adam Michals of Bloomingdale who will continue to compete for some 7,400 National Merit Scholarships that will be offered this spring.
More than 1.5 million students nationwide entered the Merit Program as juniors by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. High scorers were designated as finalists by scoring in the top one-half of one percent among students taking the PSAT.
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AP Test Registration Available Online
Advanced Placement testing will occur from May 2 to May 13. Lake Park is pleased to once again offer online AP test registration and payment. To register, visit the registration link that will remain open until the end of the day (11:59 p.m.) on Friday, March 25.
The College Board has established this year's fee of $92 per test. For those who prefer to pay by check, complete registration online and bring in or mail a check to Mrs. Sheila Finstein in the main office at West Campus. Please make checks payable to "Lake Park High School" and provide your student's ID number in the memo line.
Once your student has registered, download a copy of the 2015-2016 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents. The College Board developed this bulletin to help parents and students become familiar with the procedures involved with AP testing, important dates, and grade reporting. A hard copy of this publication is available from Mrs. Finstein at West Campus, and from Mrs. Anne Coppola in the main office at East Campus.
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Fall Semester Honor Roll Students Named
Congratulations to all Lake Park students who achieved Honor Roll recognition for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 school year. View the complete list of Honor Roll students.
Freshman students and their families are invited to an honor roll assembly on Friday, February 19 in the East Campus auditorium during first period from 7:55 to 8:43 a.m. The students will be recognized for their academic achievement during their first semester of high school. The program will feature entertainment by the LP East Mixed Choir, a short speech by retiring West Campus Principal Janet Constien, group recognition of the Honor Roll students, and a Q&A with selected senior honor students.
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Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduler Opens Next Week
Lake Park High School will host parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, March 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at both campuses. These conferences allow parents/guardians an opportunity to meet with teachers on an individual basis. Parents are encouraged to meet with as many teachers as possible.
Students will have a half-day of school and follow a SMART-day schedule with dismissal at 12:08 p.m. for West Campus and 12:48 p.m. for East Campus. The electronic conference scheduler will be available beginning on Friday, February 19 at 6:00 a.m. until Wednesday, March 2 at 3:00 p.m. Access and bookmark the site to schedule conferences next week.
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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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Winter Spirit Week, Dance Ticket Sales Kickoff Next Week
Lake Park Student Council will host The Winter Whiteout Winter Dance on Saturday, February 20, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at West Campus. Tickets will be sold next Tuesday through Friday for $10.00. Tickets can still be purchased at the door for $15.00. Spirit competition for 2nd hour classes: the class with the greatest participation at each campus will receive a breakfast from student council! Spirit Week: Tuesday - Pajama Day Wednesday - College Theme Thursday - Neon Day Friday - White Out *Boys basketball will host Neuqua Valley at 7:00 p.m. - Let's white-out the stands!* Saturday - Dance
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Cha Cha for Children Dance Marathon Returns February 27
All of Lake Park's Class Councils and J. Kyle Braid are excited to bring back LP's Dance Marathon-Cha Cha for Children! The fundraising event will be held at West Campus on Saturday, February 27 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The suggested donation of $20 per attendee guarantees a Cha Cha t-shirt, snacks, beverages and more. Proceeds will benefit Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and St. Baldrick's Foundation. In addition to having the traditional St. Baldrick's head shaving, students and teachers are choosing to donate their hair to Locks of Love.
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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.
Class of 2017 Vaccination Requirements
The State of Illinois now requires all students entering grade 12 to be vaccinated against Meningitis. Families with a scheduled, upcoming doctor's appointment should consult with your physician to verify if your student is in compliance with this State mandate. Watch for more information in a mailing this spring or contact the West Campus nurse at (630) 295-5335 if you have any questions.
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The League of Women Voters will sponsor a Candidates Forum for candidates running in a contested Democratic primary election for the 8th Congressional District on Sunday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium. Since the Republican race in this primary election is no longer contested, only the three Democratic candidates have been invited and all three have indicated they will attend. This free event is an opportunity for voters to learn more about the credentials and platforms of candidates in the contested primary prior to the March 15 election, as well in advance of the start of early voting on February 29. Doors will open at 4:00 pm for a "meet and greet" with the candidates, followed by the moderated candidates' forum which starts promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Medinah School District 11
 "Is it true that we become what we eat?" Join Dr. Aimee & Associates as they present: "Franken Foods & Attitudes" - Understanding how foods and allergies cause and contribute to adolescent depression, anxiety, ADHD and Learning. This Parent University program will be hosted on Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Medinah Middle School, 700 E. Granville Ave., Roselle.
Medinah Primary School will host Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-2017 school year on Thursday, March 10. Registration packets will also be available at Primary School beginning Tuesday, February 16. If you would like to complete your registration papers ahead of time, stop by the school from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through March 10. For more information, call (630) 529-9788.
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Important Dates
February 15 President's Day Holiday (Student non-attendance)
February 20 Winter Whiteout Dance
February 22 Board of Education Meeting
February 23 Winter Choral Concert
February 25 Social Studies Movie Night
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