DPM Newsletter - 12.9.22
Friday, December 9, 2022
Dear DPM Families,
Happy Friday to everyone as we welcome a wintry-mix of weather to the area. This was a busy week at DPM: exciting basketball games almost every afternoon and a wonderful band, orchestra, and choir concert from our 5th-grade musicians! Our 5/6 SLS (Spirit Leadership Service) Club traveled to Target to purchase holiday gifts for children in need using money they raised, a heartfelt showing of community service.
On the 5/6 side of the building, the CUBE was a production studio for student-written parody songs using research about Egyptian pharaohs. Sixth-grade scientists learned about body systems through a hands-on dissection of a perch and a frog. On the 7/8 side of the building, there were plenty of highlights! For example, 8th-grade students in social studies were crafting claims and finding evidence to support two contrasting points of view on the same topic while 7th-grade students in social studies were identifying claims and analyzing texts written by the Founding Fathers of our nation.
Have a great weekend - and safe travels on the roads with this cold rain tonight!
Sincerely,
Megan Eigenrauch, 5/6 Principal
Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal
DPM Events Next Week
Monday, 12/12
Early Release
6/7/8 Choir Dress Rehearsal – 3:45-6pm in the Auditorium
Tuesday, 12/13
Social Media Awareness Parent Event – 5-5:45 pm in the Haskins
D67 Board of Education meeting – 7-9 pm at LFHS West Campus
Wednesday, 12/14
“Sitdown with Sam” – 8:35-9:35 am in the Haskins
Article of the Week: How to Channel Your Mind's Inner Chatter
Debate Tournament – 4-6 pm in 5/6 classrooms
6/7/8 Choir Concert – 7-8:00 pm in the Auditorium
Thursday, 12/15
Friday, 12/16
Homeroom Holiday Parties
Last Day of Attendance before Winter Break
(Return January 4)
Please check our DPM Calendar on the website for more details.
Absences Next Week or in January
If your child has a planned absence the week before or after Winter Break, please contact the DPM attendance offices as soon as possible. Students should use the online Schoology courses to check for content missed. Thank you in advance!
DPM Grades 5/6
847-615-4470 (press "1" to report an absence)
DPM Grades 7/8
847-604-7400 (press "1" to report an absence)
Lost and Found **FINAL NOTICE**
Please ask your child to check the lost and found in the cafeteria next week. There are dozens of hoodies, water bottles, winter jackets, hats, and gloves that were left behind around school. When we come back from Winter Break, all remaining items will be donated.
Guidelines Regarding Food/Snack Distribution
Individual students: Any food or beverages (lunch, snack or treat) brought into the building is for your individual student only. Group snacks, treats or lunches are not allowed. Delivery from services (DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats) or individual restaurants are not permitted for safety reasons.
Parties/special occasions: Any food items brought to school for school parties must have been pre-approved*. They should be individually wrapped with an ingredient label. The food can NOT contain any allergens from the classroom.
*Please speak with the class teacher, parent homeroom representative, and school nurse for approval. Requests should be submitted two weeks in advance of the occasion.
District News
District 67 Board of Education Meeting
The next regular meeting of the District 67 Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in the Board Room at Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Rd. (2nd floor) beginning at 7:00pm. Additional information and the meeting agenda is posted on the D67 Board webpage prior to each meeting.
Food Service News
COCOA TO-GO
On National Cocoa Day (Thursday, December 15), Quest will have a make your own cocoa bar set up in the Deer Path cafeteria that includes cocoa mix, marshmallows and other colorful toppings.
APT News and Events
8th Grade Community Service
On Wednesday, December 14th, our 8th graders will have another opportunity to get service hours during homeroom. We’ll be making fleece blankets to support patients at the Cancer Center at LF Hospital. Have your kiddo sign up! Any parent that would like to help is welcome to come too! Please email monica.yaun@gmail.com
‘Tis the Season!
Holiday parties are being planned for all grade levels. If you have questions, please reach out to the Room Parent Coordinator for your grade. Here is what’s happening:
5th grade - Room Parent Coordinators Heidi Clifton and Meg Lynch
Parties in each homeroom on Friday, December 16th.
6th grade - Room Parent Coordinator Jenna Long
Jenna and friends are planning an all-6th grade party during lunch time from 10:57 - 11:31am on Thursday, December 15th, featuring hot cocoa, crafts, and games! All parents that are interested in coming are welcome to do so! See the signup link to contribute.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4ba9ad2cabff2-6thgrade
7th grade - Room Parent Coordinator Lindsay Nero
Parties in each homeroom on Friday, December 16th
8th grade - Room Parent Coordinator Monica Yaun
There will be an all-8th grade celebration in the Haskins on Friday, December 16th during homeroom with activities and fabulous prizes, as well as a hot cocoa bar offered during lunch. See the signup below to contribute to the hot cocoa bar, help serve cocoa during lunch, or contribute some prizes.
APT Nominations Requested for 2023 - 2025 Term
Nominations are being solicited for the following District 67 APT Executive Board positions to serve during the 2023-2025 school years:
APT Executive Board President
APT Executive Board Recording Secretary
APT President, Everett Elementary School
APT President, DPM School
Please note that nominees MUST have prior experience serving on an APT Board (or as a Room Parent) in order to be considered. Also, only parents from a local school can submit a nomination for that building’s APT President.
See the Nomination Form for descriptions of the positions being nominated. If you would like to nominate someone (including yourself), please click here to complete the Nomination Google Form: 2023-2025 APT Nomination Form (please complete online)
Or, you can click on the link below to complete the standard Nomination Form. These forms can be emailed or a photo of the completed form can be texted back at the number below:
2023-2025 APT NOMINATION FORM (please download)
You may also contact APT Executive VP & Nominating Committee Chair Shannon Shader directly via email at shannon_weed@yahoo.com or at (224) 280-3435 to submit possible candidate names.
FINAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS is Monday, January 9, 2023.
Questions? Please contact Shannon Shader at the information above. Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions!
Spirit News
The Deadline for all Grant Requests is January 26, 2023
Just as holiday gifts are on your childrens’ minds, GRANTS are on ours! Do you or does your child have a “Wish List” for your District 67 school? Send us your wishes by completing a Grant Request Here… https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UXTYgOrKHwOyCd0FzD2YKyElOthOG0KSK8sf4WSOelQ/edit
Do You Have the SPIRIT to be Part of the Spirit?
The Spirit of 67 Foundation Nominating Committee will soon be reaching out to fill positions for Special Events, Fundraising, Donor Representatives, Communication, and most important of all- Grants! Anybody who is curious about a highly fulfilling volunteer opportunity should follow this link… https://spirit67.wufoo.com/forms/z196qa0y1ex63x8/
CrossTown Competition Update
The Spirit of 67 “$500 Holiday Bonus” was presented to Everett this week before their Holiday Sing! Everett is one of two schools that has already met its donor participation goal for this school year and since it was before December 31st, they have been awarded a total of $1500 in grant awards! Way to Go Everett! Thank you Donors!
There is still time to donate! Any school that meets its goal before December 31st, will receive $1500 in designated grant awards. If the goal is met after January 1st, it will receive $1000 in grant awards. The CrossTown Competition officially ends on Grant Day– April 21st. The Winning School, with the highest donor participation percentage, will win the distinctive Traveling Trophy and an all-school popsicle party! Thinking about tax deductions for 2022? Donate soon!
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.
CROYA News:
CROYA’s Middle School Holiday party is Tuesday, Dec. 13th from 4pm-5pm!
CROYA will be open over Winter Break! Please check the CROYA website for our Winter Break schedule.