Sheridan Newsletter 2.17.23
February 17, 2023
A Message from the Principal
Dear Sheridan families,
Love and friendship was truly in the air this week! Our sharks had such a great time celebrating Valentine’s Day! Thank you to our parent volunteers who made our parties outstanding!
It has also been great to see our rainbows begin to come in from our SPARK Reader home connection! They have begun to brighten up our front hallway bulletin board. If you missed it last week, or haven’t completed it yet, it’s a wonderful activity for a long weekend!
Have a wonderful LONG weekend!
Sincerely,
Susan
Parent-Teacher Conferences Grades EC-4
Scheduling Begins Feb. 23 at 9:00 AM
All EC-4 conferences will take place in person with the booking system Meet the Teacher. The link (below) will be used for scheduling. The teacher will be available for fifteen-minute individual conferences. If you prefer a virtual conference, first book your appointment, then email the teacher to let them know you’d like a virtual conference. They will create a Google Meet link and share it with you.
Online Conference Scheduling Period
You can schedule your Parent-Teacher Conferences anytime between Thursday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, March 3 at 11:00 p.m.
Web Address for Scheduling
Signup Instructions
Please refer to the documents below, which contain everything you’ll need to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conferences online.
Need Help?
Please email d67learns@lfschools.net
D115 Referendum Information Session for Families of Future Scouts
D115 invites all elementary and middle school parents from District 67 schools, District 65 schools, Lake Forest Country Day School, St. Mary’s School, and any other feeder schools in the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff communities to join us on Monday, March 6 at 5:00 pm at Lake Forest High School (1285 N. McKinley Rd. Lake Forest, IL) for a referendum informational session with Superintendent, Dr. Matthew L. Montgomery, and his team. This session is designed for parents and guardians of future Lake Forest High School students.
Tours by current LFHS students and staff will be provided!
District Update
February is Heart Health Month!
Please use this link for resources related to heart health and healthy snacks!
Our thanks to district parent and wellness expert Lisa Olson, RDN, LDN for her creation of this informative presentation.
LFHS Transition Program Parent Series
Lake Forest High School Transition Center is hosting a second virtual parent series event on February 27, 2023 from 12:30pm-1:30pm. This event will feature a presentation from the Regional Transportation Authority and will cover topics related transportation, including Local Public Transportation Options, Accessibility features on CTA, Pace, and Metra, RTA’s Reduced Fare and Ride Free Program, and Travel Safety Tips as well as a Q & A sessions with an RTA Representative. Please RSVP and join us for the virtual event!
Google Meet Event Link:
https://meet.google.com/kpv-fyto-phb
RSVP Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TStiwjL4wZmx2mpdwaARVXHq7BCNL-oyHy-cQFcx5rQ/edit
Flyer Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hHXHafxwrorA53kZafmkpzaHPReTlBX/edit
In Case You Missed It!
4th Grade District Art Show and Reception: The Annual 4th Grade Student Art Show, featuring works from every 4th Grade Student in District 67, will be held March 14th - April 6th, 2023 at our very own Gallery 300. Opening Reception on Thursday, March 16th, from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at Gallery 300.
Multicultural Family Night: In honor of World Language Week, we invite all District families to join us at Deer Path Middle School on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00 PM. Families or groups willing to set up a table and make a poster board to share your heritage are invited to respond on this Google form.
District 67 Kindergarten Registration: Proof of residency documents and birth certificate will be accepted via online pre-registration by uploading documents at the end of the process or at our in-person collection event at the Administration Center on March 8 from 11:00 am-4:00 p.m. (by walk-in).
D67 Board Meeting: February 21, 2023 in the Board Room at Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Rd. (2nd floor) beginning at 7:00pm
D115 Referendum Information
The Lake Forest Community High School District 115 Board of Education is pursuing a $105.7M referendum on the April 4, 2023 Lake County election ballot. District 115 seeks to protect and improve its 88-year-old historic, landmark community high school by addressing the building’s most pressing capital facility needs. The proposed improvements would help create a healthier, safer, and more secure school while extending the building’s useful life, reduce costly and disruptive emergency repairs, enhance ADA accessibility, improve energy efficiency, and strengthen the District’s ability to provide continued excellence in education.
APT News and Events
Announcing the APT Executive Board Slate for the 2023-25 School Years
APT Executive Board President: Kimberly Carris BIO
APT Executive Recording Secretary: Betsy Miller BIO
DPM APT President: Elizabeth Martin BIO
Everett Elementary School APT President: Mary Dana Maggiolino BIO
Voting on this slate of candidates is open to all District 67 APT members and will take place at the APT’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 9th from 9 - 11 AM at CROYA featuring our virtual guest speaker - Rebecca Dowling Calder. All District 67 parents and community members are invited to attend.
Nominating Officers for the School Years 2023-2025
Nominating Committee Chair: Shannon Shader
APT Executive Board Representatives: Megan Engelberg, Gillian Goodfriend
Cherokee Representatives: Mirela Dalton, Kaci Spirito, Carrie Ravagnie
Deer Path Representatives: Katie Donovan, Ann Kiesling, Sarah Lohr, Heidi Clifton,
Lacy Fidler, Tara Eggers
Everett Representatives: Vanessa Nowlin, Liz Byron, Lexee Rascia
Sheridan Representatives: Victoria Bozic, Kristen Chun, Amanda Lamberti
Please remember to RSVP and sign Waiver for Sheridan’s Winter Party. We need to know how much pizza to order so your rsvp is necessary. http://evite.me/Fru9bBm1ZJ
We need parent volunteer help for the Winter Party! There are a couple activities at the party we’d love your help with to make it a success. Please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/yDhHexm
Other upcoming APT dates:
- Tuesday, February 28: Community Safety Series 7:00-8:30pm DPM gym
- Topic: Critical First Aid - Save a Life
- Thursday, March 9 All District APT Meeting 9:00-11:00 at CROYA - Everyone welcome!
Spirit News
Mark your calendar for the evening of April 29!
The Spirit of 67 thanks Sam Trace and Johanna Naismith for co-chairing our Spring Fundraising Event! “Rock the Spirit” is graciously hosted by Cassie Carver at Ferrari of Lake Forest! It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Help Wanted:
Writers, Photographers, Graphic Designers, Marketing Aficionados!
The Spirit of 67 Needs You!
Contact Carolyn Hutchinson at carolynhutchinson@gmail.com or complete the info form at https://spirit67.wufoo.com/forms/z196qa0y1ex63x8/
Community News & Events
Visit the Green Backpack or the front page of your school website to view the latest programs offered in our community.
Upcoming Community Safety Series Event
Are You Trained in Critical First Aid?
The Lake Forest & Lake Bluff Police Departments and the District 65, 67, & 115 Parent Organizations together invite parents and all adult community members to join as we continue the Community Safety Series. On February 28th we will be covering the topic of Critical First Aid where we will feature life saving information.
February 28, 2023
7-8:30 PM
DPM Braves Gym
95 W. Deerpath Rd
LFHS Talent Show
Performances: Thursday, February 23; Friday, February 24; Saturday, February 25. Purchase Your Tickets Here!
1360 N. Sheridan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045