Sheridan Newsletter 11.4.22

November 4, 2022

Dear Sheridan Families,

What a full week at Sheridan! Monday’s Halloween festivities cranked the energy UP in the building. We hope you enjoyed seeing the cast of characters in our costume parade; we were quite a sight walking down Sheridan Road! We had a tremendous response to the APT Food Drive. Thanks to all who donated and to our fourth graders who promoted the event. We ended the week today with a Shark “family” event focusing on emotions and growth mindset. It’s a great kickoff to a month of giving, gratitude, and the power of “YET”.

Next week’s schedule is choppy, so here’s a quick reference:

Monday, 11/7 - Regular school day 8:00 am -1:45 pm

Tuesday, 11/8 - No school, Election Day

Wednesday, 11/9 - Regular school day, 8:00 am - 2:50 pm

Thursday, 11/10 - No Early Childhood Attendance. Veteran’s Day Assembly, 8:05-8:20 am in the gym. All are welcome to join us. Please add a slide to our Veterans Day Slideshow so that we showcase everyone who has served, or is currently serving.

Friday, 11/11 - No school, Institute Day

Enjoy the warm weather this weekend and remember to change your clocks!

Sincerely,

Susan

ComEd’s bridge contractor notified the City that Deerpath Road only needs to be closed for one weekend (instead of two) in order for ComEd to install the new bike path bridge. Deerpath Road will remain open this weekend and will not be closing on Friday at 9 am as originally planned.

In addition to ComEd, IDOT is completing work along the Deerpath Road corridor over the next few weeks. Here's what to expect:

• Deerpath Road Final Resurfacing and Striping: Planned for the Week of Nov. 7
  IDOT’s contractor plans to finish resurfacing Deerpath Road during the week of November 7. The final steps (priming the pavement, placing asphalt, and striping the roadway) are expected to take several days. Expect intermittent lane closures and traffic delays during this work. Dates are weather dependent and subject to change.

• One Lane of Traffic on Deerpath Road: Planned for One Day the Week of Nov. 7
  Deerpath Road will have intermittent lane closures between Ahwahnee Lane and Route 41 with flaggers directing traffic. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times. These intermittent closures are necessary for ComEd’s contractor to pour the bridge’s concrete support walls. While the exact date depends on weather, this work is expected to occur the week of Nov. 7 and will take one day.

• Full Deerpath Road Closure: Planned for Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 pm through Monday, Nov. 21 at 5 am Deerpath Road will be completely closed between Ahwahnee Lane and Route 41 for the new bridge deck to be lifted and placed on the support walls. Deerpath Road will remain open to local traffic from Green Bay Road to Ahwahnee Lane. Drivers are encouraged to use Green Bay Road south to Westleigh Road to access both Route 41 and Waukegan Road.

District 67 Principals Renee Fitzsimmons, Kate Cavanaugh, and Susan Milsk invite you to join them for an online conversation on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 7:00 PM, that will focus on student behavior.

Please join us on November 9 at 7:00 PM using this livestream link.

Topics discussed will include:

• Bullying - what it is, and what it isn’t

• Proactive measures to prevent negative behavior

• Reactive measures to negative behavior; how to respond/consequences

• Board policy and research on school discipline

• Answers to questions submitted by our parents/guardians

Please submit your questions using this form by noon on Tuesday, November 8.

Learn more about a possible April 2023 referendum to address the highest-priority LFHS facility needs including roofing, HVAC systems, windows, plumbing, lighting, safety and security, and student learning spaces. We value your input!

Please use this form if you would like to submit your questions in advance. The form will close on Friday, November 11 at 4:00 PM.

If you are not able to attend in-person, the event will be livestreamed and can be viewed using this Community Forum Livestream link: Lake Forest High School - 11/14 Community Forum

AmazonSmile is an easy way for you to support your kids and the Spirit of 67 Foundation at no cost to you!

Simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or app and select the Spirit of 67 Foundation as your charity. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases back to the Spirit of 67. Just think - all your holiday shopping will also be giving back to our schools!

Thank you for your support!

Visit the Green Backpack or the front page of your school website to view the latest programs offered in our community.

CROYA’s annual Poinsettia Fundraiser is in full swing! All orders are due November 16th! Pickup is on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3. Order form: https://croya.com/wp2015/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CRO-Poinsettia-Order-Form-2022.pdf

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra is offering solo performance opportunities to 3 high school students this season - including the October concert, which featured LFHS student Aidan Watts. For the November 13 concert, the featured soloist will be Vernon Hills senior John Lee, and on March 12, the concert will feature Ruth Kim, a senior from Stevenson. Tickets for these performances can be purchased here.