DPM Newsletter - 4.14.23
Friday, April 14, 2023
Dear DPM Families,
We’re half way through IAR/ISA testing! Thank you all for your continued support making sure that our students have charged iPads, a substantial breakfast, and a great night sleep! We’re looking forward to finishing up next week.
Sincerely,
Megan Eigenrauch, 5/6 Principal
Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal
Upcoming Events
Monday, 4/17
IAR Testing Make Ups
Early Release
Tuesday, 4/18
Open Gym 7:25-8:25am
DPM APT Meeting - 9:30 am in Haskins
IAR Testing (5-8th)
ISA Testing Make Ups (5th & 8th Only)
Track Meet - 4:30 pm at Millburn at Lakes Community High School
Wednesday, 4/19
Open Gym 7:25-8:25am
IAR Testing (5-8th)
ISA Testing Make Ups (5th & 8th Only)
Track Meet - 4:15pm at Vernon Hills High School
Jump Start to 5th Grade 6:00 - 7:45 pm in Auditorium
Thursday, 4/20
Spirit of 67 Grant Day!
IAR Testing Make Ups
7th/8th Orchestra/Symphony Winds Rehearsal - 3:45pm band room
Friday, 4/21
IAR Testing Make Ups
Please check out our DPM Calendar on the website for more details.
DPM and District 67 News
Parent Input Form
This is the time of year in which we begin making decisions about class placement for next year. When creating classes, many things are taken into consideration, including the individual learning styles and personalities of each student. We strive to have a well-balanced, academically heterogeneous group of students with a full range of learner abilities in every classroom. If you would like to share information about some unique aspect of your child's learning style and/or any specific academic and/or social concerns that should be considered, please respond to this Google Form by Friday, May 12. Please note that specific teacher requests will not be considered. Thank you for trusting our professional judgment as we work to create a wonderful learning experience for each and every student here at Deer Path.
Scooters and Helmets
School Resource Officer Maj is wishing to remind our students to travel safely when riding your bike and scooter to and from school. Students are encouraged to wear a helmet, remain on the sidewalk, cross the roadway at designated crosswalks only, and monitor speed. Safety is our number one priority.
Spring MAP Testing
District 67 students in grades 2-8 will take the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) during April 24-May 5. 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.
D67 Summer Offerings - Registration Now Open
Please sign up for Summer Offerings through RevTrak until May 5, 2023, when registration will close. You may register by clicking here. After a class is full or after May 5, whichever comes first, families interested in signing up for summer offerings will need to join our waitlist. We will fill subsequent openings on a first come, first serve basis.
Please use this link for additional information.
School’s Out Food Drive - May 1-5, 2023
Please join the District 67 APT for the School's Out Food Drive to benefit North Chicago Community Partners. Donations will be accepted from Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5 at all of our District 67 Schools.
Requested Donations
The following items for your school may be dropped off in your school lobby:
- Cherokee: Canned Mixed Vegetables, Bagged Pinto Beans, Vanilla Extract, Peanut Butter or Jelly
- DPM 5/6: Cereal Boxes, Individual Snack Boxes, Baking Soda or Baking Powder, Peanut Butter or Jelly
- DPM 7/8: Mac & Cheese Cups, Juice Boxes, Cooking Oil, Peanut Butter or Jelly
- Everett: Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter or Jelly
- Sheridan: Apple Sauce, Granola Bars, Canned Corn, Rice, Peanut Butter or Jelly
Why Donate?
One in four children in neighboring communities experience food insecurity and are left without regular meals (normally served at school) over the summer months. To help these students, District 67 works with North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP), a local nonprofit supporting our neighboring youth in North Chicago School District 187. Each week, about 75 families visit NCCP's Family Care Closet, a respectful school-based food pantry available to area families. Your donation of food matters!
Volunteers Needed
Join us to help sort the food after school on Friday, May 5, 3:30pm at CROYA.
District 67 Reading and Writing Update
In the latest edition of 411 on 67, Dr. Montgomery shared a message from Vail Kieser, Director of Teaching and Learning. Following the end of our reading curriculum resource pilot program in March, Vail reviewed our data, sought feedback, and is looking forward to making a resource recommendation at the upcoming April 25, 2023 Board of Education regular meeting to move forward with Amplify CKLA for students K-5 and Amplify ELA for grades 6-8.
Please use this link to read an excerpt from the latest edition of 411 on 67.
Joint Statement from District 67 and District 115 Board Presidents
At a joint meeting held on April 11, 2023, the Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 and Lake Forest Community High School District 115 Boards of Education approved a new 5-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Matthew L. Montgomery. The contract will be equally split between District 67 and District 115.
Please use this link to read the entire statement from the April 11 Meeting.
Upcoming District 67 Board of Education Meeting
The District 67 Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on April 25, 2023 in the Board Room at Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Rd. (2nd floor) beginning at 7:00pm. Additional information and meeting agendas will be posted on the D67 Board webpage prior to each meeting.
Don't Miss the Next FAN Events
It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs
Featuring Mary Louise Kelly, Co-host of NPR's "All Thing Considered" and Heidi Stevens, Chicago-based writer and Director of External Affairs for the University of Chicago’s TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health
Apr 17, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
New Trier High School, Northfield Campus, Cornog Auditorium
7 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL 60093
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Soul Shift: The Weary Human's Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy
Featuring Rachel Macy Stafford & Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.
Apr 27, 2023 07:00 PM
Zoom registration link: www.bit.ly/StaffordFANSponsor
Visit the District website for more information for these events!
April 28 is a Day of Attendance for Students and Staff
Due to the addition of the Election Day Holiday, this year's Board Approved District 67 Calendar was revised at the beginning of the school year, and April 28 was changed to a day of attendance. For your convenience, we provided a link to the calendar below. You may also download and view the calendar online.
Spirit News
There is so much going on with the Spirit of 67!
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKET YET?
Bring your Spouse or a Friend to Rock the Spirit on April 29!
Tickets are $100 each or 2 for $180. This discounted price will end April 20! For info and to purchase tickets or sponsor this event, visit https://spiritrocks2023.givesmart.com. (Ticket price includes open bar, food, and entertainment–you won’t want to miss it!). Online Ticket Sales close SOON!
The VIP Backstage is nearly sold out! General Admission Tickets are selling fast too. Don’t delay! Buy your tickets to Rock The Spirit Today! Live music, dancing, food, open bar, amazing raffle and auction items plus priceless student experiences! All funds raised go right back to enhance student educational and cultural experiences in our District 67 Schools!
CrossTown Competition 2022/2023
The CrossTown Competition 2022/2023 will end on April 20th! If you are not yet a donor, please consider making a donation. Everett, Cherokee and Sheridan are currently neck in neck for the win! CAN YOU HELP YOUR SCHOOL WIN the prestigious CrossTown Competition Traveling Trophy and all-school popsicle party? Get your donations in!
This is also the final push for DPM to hit its goal and win $2,000 in dedicated grant money!
Current standings are:
Cherokee 82.6% | Sheridan 82.4% | Everett 83.1% | DPM 64.7% (goal is 70% for DPM)
Grant Day is April 20
What Grants will be Awarded this year?
Stay Tuned for the Big Reveal!
APT News and Events
Staff Appreciation Week! We need your help!
May 8th - 12th is Staff Appreciation Week. Our committee has some fun things planned from lunch and sweet treats, to mystery grab bags and breakfast. If you would like to donate to these efforts, you may Venmo Maureen Fitzgerald at @Maureen-Fitzgerald-17 (last digits of cell phone are 5974). To Zelle, send it to fitz60045@gmail.com.
Another option is to donate cookies for our cookie walk on Thursday! Everyone loves a homemade treat! See this link to sign up here.
Upcoming events at DPM:
Tuesday, April 18, 9:30am in the Haskins - The FINAL APT meeting of the year.
Wednesday, April 19, 6pm - Jumpstart to 5th Grade for current 4th grade parents
Friday, May 5 - School’s Out Food Drive - we need help sorting food at CROYA after school
May 8 through the 12 is Staff Appreciation Week!
Tuesday, May 16 - 8th Grade Community Service Breakfast, for students who successfully completed 6 or more hours/acts of service during the year (one more final event is coming up, date is TBD but will be in April)
Friday, May 12 - CROYA Spring Dance for 7th & 8th graders!
Friday, May 19 - APT End of the Year Celebration, 9:30am at the home of Julie Benda Helms. More details to come!
Friday, May 26 - 8th Grade Celebration at the Winter Club, 7:30pm. Send an email to Monica at monica.yaun@gmail.com if you want to help with any part of this event! We’ll need help setting up, cleaning up, and at the event itself. We’ll also need help putting up yard signs.
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.
APS TrueNorth Family Newsletter
The TrueNorth Association of Parents and Staff sends out weekly a newsletter sharing upcoming community learning and social opportunities for families and professionals.
Please use this link to read the latest APS Bi-weekly Family Newsletter https://www.smore.com/m0utw-family-bi-weekly-update?ref=email