Everett Weekly 11.4.22

November 4, 2022

What a wonderful week it has been. I loved seeing so many of you at the Boo Bash and I especially loved seeing all the costumes. Halloween might be the best day in education This edition of the Friday newsletter has some highlights I hope you will explore:

• Let's Talk--Behavior
• Fridays with Fitz
• Music Show details
• RSV update from Nurse Shalala

Please reach out with any questions, comments, feedback or just a hi! I always enjoy hearing from you. Have a wonderful weekend.

Renée

• Join me and the other K-4 principals for a Let's Talk--Behavior on November 9 at 7:00 P.M.

• Enjoy a cup of coffee with me on December 9 at 10:15 for a Friday with Fitz conversation
• Add the December 7 Winter Sing details to your calendar
• 9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade
• 1:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. 1st and 3rd grade
• Please consider volunteering a small bit of your time for Everett University. Click here for details

Winter MAP Testing

District 67 students in grades 2-8 will take the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) during November 28-December 9. MAP is a Common Core-aligned, adaptive, computer-based assessment. This nationally normed assessment is designed to measure growth over time in the areas of reading and math. The district utilizes the achievement and growth data from MAP to inform instructional planning for individuals and groups of students; and measure growth from year-to-year.

Miscellaneous

• RSV Update from Nurse Shalala
  
• Announcing our 2022 Pumpkin Contest winners...

November 8

• Election Day -- No student attendance

November 11

• Institute Day -- No student attendance

November 18

• End of trimester

November 23

• Thanksgiving break

• Everett Winter Sing

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

To celebrate World Kindness Week, Quest is treating every student to a complimentary Sugar Cookie during their lunch period. Being kind is oh so sweet!

For menus, and other news and events, please visit the Food Services page of the website.

Our HUGS Food Drive was a success! Thank you to all that donated!

Check out our WHAT’S HAPPENING section below and mark your calendars!

Have a great weekend!

❤️🦅Holly

hollyklug50@gmail.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING!

• Saturday, Nov. 5 6:30pm Third Grade Parent Only Social at the home of The Turners! Evites have been sent. Last one!

• Wednesday, Nov. 16 9:30 Everett APT meeting Last one of 2022!

• Tuesday, Nov. 29 Community Safety Series topic- Active Shooter 7pm at DPM gym

• Friday, Dec. 9 Cocoa and Carols Family Get Together TBD on time at Everett Park

❣️Wear Red on Fridays❣️Everett Spirit Days are always on Fridays. Wear red or any Everett clothing on Fridays!

📆Wednesday, Nov. 16 Everett APT Meeting-Everyone is welcome to attend! Meeting is held in the Library. Coffee and chat 9:15-9:25 Meeting will start at 9:30.

BIG THANKS!♥️🦅

Thank you to our Community Service Coordinators, Jackie Greca, Jincy Phillips, and Ivonne Georgas!

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.