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Superintendent's
In the last edition, I previewed upcoming dates for spring and summer that included information related to 2016-17 school year registration. Equally as important is preparing our families for fees associated with registration for next year. At the Board of Education meeting on Monday night, the student fees for 2016-17 were approved and have now been posted online. The increase in some categories is aligned to the December 2014 Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 0.8 percent. The fees for Summer School, Driver Education Summer School and Summer Bridge take effect for programs offered this June, July and August.The Board meeting also included a presentation by Assistant Principal for Instructional Innovation and Activities Dominic Manola, Manager of Instructional Technology Joe Tita and a team of pilot teachers from the 1:1 initiative. They provided information about the current school year, previewed plans for this summer and highlighted Chromebook deployment to the Lancer Class of 2020 for the 2016-17 school year.Lake Park teachers Rokki Parrinello, Kara Roll, Aaron Sandberg and Jeff Sichz enthusiastically shared first-hand experiences about lesson planning and teaching with Chromebooks. They commended the engagement and success of students using the devices in their classrooms.Parents of our incoming freshmen will have the option to attend informational meetings in May, June and July to learn about the benefits and uses of the devices. The freshman deployment model allows for the Chromebook fee to be dispersed incrementally over four years. Summer preparation for 1:1 implementation will include professional development workshops for staff, West Campus wireless network updates, preparations for device distribution and identification of incoming freshmen with tech expertise from sender schools. During the first week of school, our students will participate in a "Kickstart" program to provide equitable and consistent training.We are excited about this district wide initiative and will share more information through a dedicated 1:1 website, published FAQs, LP Link updates and more. Finally, I would like to wish all of our students and their families a safe and enjoyable spring break. Please note the campuses and administration center will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the week of March 28. We look forward to the safe return of our students and staff on Monday, April 4!
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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 Sectional Drama Champions Head to State
Congratulations to Director Sara Keith, the student cast and crew involved in the contest play production of Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire that recently won the IHSA Drama Sectional Championship.
The entire cast was voted to the All-Sectional Cast and will compete at the IHSA State Drama Final at the University of Illinois-Springfield from March 31 though April 2.
Special thanks to the Lancer drumline for a State Spirit sendoff this week.
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Athletics and Activities Fair to Welcome Class of 2020 
An Athletic and Activity Orientation for incoming students and parents will be held on Wednesday, April 6 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 2020 students with time to consider their choices prior to the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. View an electronic copy of the co-curricular opportunities available and start dates for next fall.
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Last Chance to Register for AP Testing 
Visit Lake Park's AP test registration site, which will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 25, to register and pay for the 2016 Advanced Placement testing that will occur from May 2 to May 13.
The College Board has established this year's fee of $92 per test. Once your student has registered, download a copy of the 2015-16 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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Celebrating the Spirit of Excellence Honorees
Distinguished alumni, students and staff will be honored at the eighth annual Lake Park Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner on Thursday, April 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Golf Club in Bloomingdale. Register online to reserve your tickets by Monday, April 4.
Eighteen 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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Save the Date: College Planning Workshop
The Counseling Department will host a "College 101" Information Night for sophomore and junior families on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus Auditorium.The program will feature a college panel of admissions representatives from Syracuse University, Loyola University, Northern Illinois University, Indiana University, and Elmhurst College to discuss the admission process. View the schedule of breakout sessions that include topics on highly selective schools, College of DuPage, Illinois State Schools, and transitioning students with special needs to college.Families and students are encouraged to attend this important event on April 21 . If you have any questions, please call the Counseling Office at (630) 295-5341.
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Class of 2017 Vaccination Requirement
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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Shop Amazon and Support the Educational Foundation 
The Lake Park Educational Foundation is now a partner charity with Amazon Smile. Every time you shop on Amazon through the Amazon Smile website, 0.5 percent of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases are donated back when you designate LPEF as your charity. Enjoy the same products, same prices, and same service. Visit the LPEF Amazon Smile webpage directly to get started shopping for "good" today!
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Winter Athletic Accolades
This winter, 318 Lancers competed in athletic offerings. Of these student athletes, 75 achieved the prestigious DuPage Valley Conference (DVC) Academic All Conference honor by maintaining an overall GPA of 4.0 or higher. In fact, the average GPA of all qualifying sophomore, junior and senior athletes who have completed at least two semesters of course work was an impressive 4.3 on a 5.0 scale.
Furthermore, eight fall programs achieved the IHSA All Academic Team Award. The members of these teams collectively maintained an average GPA of 4.0 or higher during their season:
Boys Swim - 4.9123Head
Coach Dan Witteveen
Girls Basketball - 4.7385
Head Coach Brian Rupp
Wrestling - 4.5580
Head Coach Tony Cirrincione
Girls Gymnastics - 4.5308
Head Coach Jake Luketin
Lancettes - 4.5004
Head Coach Danielle Reehoff
Boys Basketball - 4.3511 Head Coach Josh Virostko Girls Bowling - 4.3339
Head Coach Theresa Czerniak
Boys Bowling - 4.0285
Head Coach Greg Edwards
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Reserve Tickets for JKB Baseball Fundraiser 
Join members of the Lake Park school community and the DuPage Valley Conference for an evening of White Sox baseball to benefit JKB on Saturday, August 6.
The J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation has provided thousands of high school student leaders with a variety of interactive leadership training experiences to prepare them for a lifetime of leadership. Evolved from the original program and rooted in the tenants of strength, humility, compassion and service, the JKB Experiential Education Foundation was founded in 2014. The JKB Experiential Education Foundation is a 5-day experiential program during the summer preceding a student's junior year and is dedicated to developing, nurturing and strengthening students through a series of leadership training sessions and team activities that can be leveraged for the remainder of their high school years and beyond.
The JKB experience costs approximately $1000 for each student-athlete; however, that cost is covered through fundraising efforts and donations from organizations such as the Lake Park Educational Foundation and the Lake Park Athletic Boosters.
Once again, DVC schools are working together to jointly fundraise for their respective students. The JKB event will include reserve tickets in sections 102 and 103 to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles. Each ticket is $30 and will be delivered in May.
Parade/Field Pass Opportunity: For an extra $5 per ticket, a field pass will be distributed for a parade/on-field experience available prior to the game. This ticket is an opportunity for JKB guests to walk around the warning track of the field an hour before game time - fun for all the JKB students, alumni, family and friends!
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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.
Thursday, April 14, 7:00 p.m., Glenbard South High School
Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 p.m., Glenbard East High School
 Teams are now forming for The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, Roselle, Bloomingdale, Itasca and Medinah. The event will be held on June 10, 2016 at Lake Park High School East Campus. Relay For Life is a tribute to those who have been lost to cancer, a celebration of those who have survived cancer, and a hope for those who currently face cancer that one day through our efforts cancer will be eliminated. Relay For Life is an inspirational event with entertainment, food, fun and a special tribute given to the Guests of Honor, cancer survivors.
During the Relay, teams set up their camps and take turns walking around a track. Because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. This year's Relay, with an Olympic them of "There is a Champion in us all" will be hosted from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Teams are encouraged to decorate their campsites and dress up around the Olympic theme.
To form a Relay For Life team, register online or contact Event Chairperson Maryann Grygiel at mobysmom2k1@yahoo.com or at (630) 893-6647.
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Important Dates
March 25 Student non-attendance (Offices closed)
March 28 Spring Break Begins
April 13 SMART Day
April 19 ACT / PSAT (Senior non-attendance day)
April 25 Board of Education Meeting
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