Everett Weekly 1.13.23

January 13, 2023

Dear Everett Families,

As we move into this extended holiday weekend, I invite you to share how your family might be honoring the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his gift of service for others. Take a moment to share your family’s journey here. We, at Everett, will be celebrating on Tuesday when we return. We are having an all school assembly where we will be honoring our student nominees in each grade level for their embodiment of taking care of OTHERS (O in SOAR). After our assembly, our students will be headed back to their classrooms to work on unique grade level specific service projects. Some students are writing and sharing poems or songs while others will be putting their thoughts into actionable work. I am looking forward to sharing out our progress in the coming weeks. Have a wonderful weekend.

Take care of yourselves, and others!

Happy Friday and enjoy the extended weekend!

Renée

• Be sure to put your left turn signal on as you are waiting to enter the car line from Telegraph so those leaving know to go. We are having several factors delay our arrival. Thank you for your partnership
• Take some time for gratitude (see some of the wonderful entries from last week)

***Today I’m grateful for my buddy Waldo (he’s a horse) I’m learning to ride and he’s patient and sweet and eager to work. He gives very sweet snuggles. How amazing it is to have a relationship with and communicate with an animal! Especially one so big…

***I'm grateful for my husband who brings me a cup of coffee each morning and makes a fire for us each night.

***I am grateful for such a wonderful community at Everett

***The Spirit is amazing and we are all so fortunate!

4th Grade Families Important Dates to Remember!

Monday, January 30th - World Language Preference From Due

Wednesday, April 19th, 6:00 - 7:45 pm - Jump Start to 5th Grade (Guardian Event)

Monday, May 8th - Buddy Day (Student Event)

Friday, August 18th, Times TBD - WEB DAY (Student Event)

January 16

• No School -- MLK

January 20

• Fridays with Fitz 10:15

January 22

• Lunar New Year begins

• Black History Month begins

Please join us for our next LET’S TALK presentation on February 2, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Board Room, hosted by Superintendent Dr. Matthew Montgomery.

All students have different strengths and areas for growth specific to learning styles and academic achievement. During our presentation, we will explain the available resources that all students can access through our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework for times when they struggle to make friends, understand a new concept, have trouble concentrating, are unsure how to start a project, need help studying for an exam or lack organization and time management skills. A panel of various support personnel will be available from District 67, District 115 and our school communities to answer questions about resources to support your child. We will also explain the process if your child may need additional assistance through a 504 Plan or an Individualized Education Plan.

Please submit your questions using this form no later than Tuesday, January 31, at 10:00 AM.

Thank you!

Sponsored by Family Action Network (FAN), in partnership with Lake Forest High School.

REGISTER: www.bit.ly/KeltnerFANWebinar.

In Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, UC Berkeley professor of psychology Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. (FAN ’16) presents a radical investigation and deeply personal inquiry into this elusive emotion. Revealing new research into how awe transforms our brains and bodies, alongside an examination of awe across history, culture, and within his own life during a period of grief, Prof. Keltner shows us how cultivating awe in our everyday life leads us to appreciate what is most humane in our human nature. Up until fifteen years ago, there was no science of awe, the feeling we experience when we encounter vast mysteries that transcend our understanding of the world. Scientists were studying emotions like fear and disgust, emotions that seemed essential to human survival. Revolutionary thinking, though, has brought into focus how, through the span of evolution, we’ve met our most basic needs socially. We’ve survived thanks to our capacities to cooperate, form communities, and create culture that strengthens our sense of shared identity—actions that are sparked and spurred by awe.

All District 67 families are invited to join Cherokee School for a Lunar New Year Celebration, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:00-6:00 PM in the Cherokee Gym.

Celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year and enjoy Chinese treats, traditional games, arts, and crafts!

Paper-cutting Presentation Schedule:

• Presentation 1: 5:10-5:20 pm

• Presentation 2: 5:35-5:45 pm

January is in full swing with lots of planning and events! Please note that our February Everett APT meeting is at night!

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!

• Thursday, January 12 Playmakers Lab- Spirit 67 Fine Arts grant for the 4th grade

• Wednesday, January 18 9:30am Everett APT Meeting in the Everett Library

• Tuesday, January 17 Community Safety Series Topic: Internet Crimes against children 7:00pm Deer Path Middle School Gym

• Friday, January 27 Superhero & Sidekick 7-7:45am Everett Gym Parent Engagement Program!

• Wednesday, February 8 Incoming K Meeting

• Thursday, February 16 at 6:30pm 1st Everett APT Night Meeting in the Everett Library

• Friday, February 24 Glow Dance Party!

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

📆Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 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 Teacher’s Appreciation team for the amazing Cookie Walk and to all the families that donated cookies!

Thank you to all of the Everett Community that donated to our collection for all 45 non homeroom staff. They were very touched to be included in a holiday gift.

Thank you Vanessa Nowlan for helping out with our Visiting Scientist last week. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the Mousetrap Machine Assembly.

Thank you to our Fine Arts Reps, Anna Dau, Leanne Gustie and Paige Newhouse for helping out with the Spirit Grant Playmakers lab for our 4th graders!

Upcoming Community Safety Series Event

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 January 17th we will be covering the topic of Internet Safety for Parents where we will feature the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force who are dedicated to developing responses to online enticement of children.

January 17th, 2023
DPM Braves Gym

7-8:30 PM

95 W. Deerpath Rd

Lake Forest

“Serving on The Spirit of 67 Foundation Board has been the most rewarding volunteer role I’ve ever had!” said nearly every Spirit board member since its inception in 1985!

Would you like to help us make a difference in the lives of D67 Students? Volunteer now, while your kids are still young!

We are currently building our Board for next year and would love to have you join our team! Visit our website to complete a volunteer interest form: https://spirit67.wufoo.com/forms/z196qa0y1ex63x8/

SAVE THE DATE:

Name: Spirit of 67 Spring Event

When: Saturday, April 29, 7:00 PM

Where: Ferrari Lake Forest (990 N Shore Dr, Lake Bluff)

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

• CROYA will be hosting a service project on Jan. 16th (MLK Jr. Day) from 1pm-3pm at CROYA. All 7th-8th grade students are welcome!

• CROYA January newsletter https://conta.cc/3Z4ViUx

• Save the Date! The “CROYA Bowl” Fundraiser is Saturday, February 11 from 3:00 – 5:30 pm at the CROYA Student Union.