DPM Newsletter - September 23
Friday, September 23, 2022
Dear DPM Families,
We had the pleasure of welcoming Joe Beckman to deliver his uplifting message with our Deer Path students this week. His energetic approach got the kids literally dancing and singing together in the auditorium. With the students engaged, he transitioned to sharing stories from his own experience to inspire the students to approach life with integrity and compassion for others. His message resonated with our Deer Path Core Values and gave our Braves great examples of how making high character choices is the foundation for success both in school and beyond.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Megan Eigenrauch, 5/6 Principal
Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal
School News
Early Release Monday
- A Student or Guardian can sign up for Study Hall via Google Form that is posted on the Schoology Class page or the DPM Website.
- After 2:35pm dismissal on Monday, the staff member that supervises Study Hall will use the attendance spreadsheet for that week to record who is present.
- Any student that is still unaccounted for after 2:45pm will be considered absent. The attendance secretary will email home to the guardian email address to notify them that the student did not report to the study hall.
Open House Feedback
We want to hear from you! If you were able to attend DPM’s Open House event on Thursday, September 15th, please complete the attached feedback form to share your thoughts and feelings from the evening. We are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback allows us to make sure that the experience is beneficial for all attendees.
mySAEBRS
We will be collecting the mySAEBRS: Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener on Monday, October 3rd, during World Language, Enriched Studies or Learning Strategies. The assessment data will be used to continue to assess the overall health of the SEL instruction we provide and proactively identify students’ social or emotional needs. Follow up communication will be provided for student ratings that indicate they may benefit from further support in the future.
Additional Reminders
Attention 8th Grade Families!
8th Grade at a Glance - 10/12 Save the Date!
Please join us in the Haskins Center at Deer Path on October 12th from 7:00-8:00pm to learn about the special events that occur throughout the 8th grade experience. Topics include opportunities to get involved in community service, end of the year celebrations like graduation, and what to do to prepare for the transition to high school.
PSAT at Lake Forest High School
Read this letter from Lake Forest High School for information regarding the upcoming PSAT placement assessment. Please sign up for the PSAT 8/9 by completing this form no later than Tuesday, October 11th.
Student Policy Reminders
Medical Forms - Due 10/14
Please make sure to submit the required Child Health Examination & Immunization Form for your student by October 14th to Nurse Steiber (5/6) or Nurse Egenthal (7/8). The requirements are below:
- Physical examination form completed within one year prior to child’s first day of 6th grade
- Immunizations completed according to the schedule of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Signed and dated by your healthcare provider.
- Health History (back top of the physical examination form) is completed, dated, and signed by the parent/guardian.
Shared Food & Candy
A reminder to please not send additional candy or food with your student to distribute to other children. With food allergies, no outside consumables should be shared between students as it could be a health/safety risk. Additionally, the passing out of food has become a distraction to the learning environment and a cause for social issues between peers.
Cell Phone Policy
Many students this year have shared that their parents sent them a text message during the school day that they felt compelled to respond to in violation of the Cell Phone Policy. Cell phones, iPads, and other electronic devices are expected to be powered down when a student enters the school at DPM, unless otherwise permitted by a staff member. A student can turn their devices back on after the school day has concluded. If a guardian needs to get a hold of a student during the school day, we ask that they call the main office and the admin assistants can assist with delivering the message to your child. See the full Cell Phone Policy under the Student Behavior section of our Braves Book for additional information.
Student Drop Off
During Arrival before school, students who are dropped off should only be let off at their respective front entrance via the driveway along the north side of the building. Please avoid the back of the building as additional cars impact the school buses who release students along the back patio near the cafeteria.
District News
Important Transportation Information
Parents/guardians who wish to discontinue bus service for their students for the 2022-2023 school year have until September 30th to contact Natalia Martinez, nmartinez@lfschools.net, to request a cancellation and refund. No transportation refunds will be issued after September 30th.
The Great Full Market
Save the Date!
School Districts 65, 67, and 115 will co-host the second annual Great Full Market with Beacon Place and Quest Food Management Services on Sunday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Great Full Market is a free farmers market and family festival for residents of Waukegan. The event will take place on the grounds of Beacon Place located at 603 S. McAlister Ave. in Waukegan.
The Great Full Market, hosted this year on World Food Day, provides members of the Waukegan community the opportunity to pick up fresh produce, dry goods such as beans and rice, and other pantry items, all at no cost. Families can also enjoy hot chocolate, churros, and activities including soccer, Lotería, face painting, and crafts led by Lake Forest and Lake Bluff students.
If you would like to volunteer, please use link.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Great Full Market, please visit our website.
APT News and Events
Thank you to everyone that came to our first APT meeting of the year! We met the DPM Admin team and learned more about their lives outside of school. We also talked about what’s happening at DPM this year. Stay tuned for more information about continuing the conversation about executive functioning!
On Thursday of this week, in partnership with a grant from the Spirit of 67, we hosted Joe Beckman! He talked to our kids about:
Being a Difference MAKER instead of a Difference TAKER
Middle school kids make 16,000 choices every day. What if just one of those choices in their day was to spread a little kindness. “It’s not about changing the world, it’s about changing one person’s day.”
It’s ok to fail! “Life begins where your comfort zone ends.”
Tell your kids “I love your face!” They’ll know what you’re talking about!
Picture retakes will be on October 12th from 8-12:30pm
Follow us on social media to see the latest and greatest happenings!
We’re on Facebook as DPM APT and Instagram as @deer_path_apt
Food Service News
Thursday is Cookie Day!
For other events and information, please visit the Food Services page of the website.
Spirit News and Events
Ready to feel like a VIP and tour some of the finest indoor AND outdoor spaces in our community? Bring your neighbor, good friends, or family to embrace the beauty and “tastes of the town" all the while giving back to benefit our schools and students. The countdown is on!!! The 2022 Home & Garden Tour is happening rain or shine! As an attendee or volunteer, it’s a beautiful and inspiring event you surely don’t want to miss! Hometour2022.givesmart.com
Community Programs and Events
Visit the Green Backpack or the front page of your school website to view the
latest programs offered in our community.
New this week...
CROYA Big Wheel Grand Prix! Friday, Sept. 30th 5:00pm-7:30pm in the CROYA parking lot. All 7th-8th graders welcome! For more information check out our flyer! Big Wheel GP Flyer: https://croya.com/wp2015/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/09302022-Big-Wheel.pdf
Lake Forest High School Girls Feeder Basketball Program. The Lake Forest Feeder Program is for 5th-8th graders to prepare for high school basketball - 4th grade can participate in summer and fall clinics.