411 on 67 - 9.27.23

Dear District 67 Families:

At yesterday's Board of Education meeting, I shared the preliminary results from the 2023 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) which highlight achievement over the 2022-2023 school year. We continue to put a laser focus on academic performance through our new strategic plan and we have seen growth in every area for all grade levels across English Language Arts (ELA) and Math.

I have included a snapshot of the scores below. We continue to track progress and this data reflects the change from just the first and most basic steps taken to continue to improve student achievement levels. The growth that we have seen in ELA comes even before the introduction of the new Amplify ELA curriculum for grades K-8 after initial conversations and tweaks were made. We are eager to continue this progress and show growth in all areas for this 2023-2024 school year. I would like to sincerely thank our District 67 faculty, staff, and administrators for their steadfast work and commitment to professional development, contributing to this growth.

I encourage you to tune into the October Board of Education for a more in-depth report in advance of the October release of the Illinois State Report Card.

Sincerely,

Matthew L. Montgomery, Ph.D.

Superintendent

Thursday, September 28, 10am - 2pm

The Spirit of 67 invites all families and community members to kick off the fall social season by immersing yourself in the breathtaking beauty of five of the finest homes and gardens in Lake Forest! We look forward to treating you to the best of our community, including culinary delights, artistic gems, talented District 67 musicians, and much more!

EVENT TICKETS are now available for purchase using the link below.

All proceeds from this event go towards enriching, educational and cultural experiences for the students, parents, faculty, and staff of Lake Forest School District 67.

• September 28
• 9:00am - Parent Teacher Conference Registration Opens
• 6:00-8:00pm - DPM Open House for Parents/Guardians
• September 29

• 4:15pm - Junior High Band Night (performance during halftime varsity football game)

• October 9
• Columbus Day - No School
• October 10
• 9:00am-3:00pm DPM 8th Grade Adventure Field Trip
  
• October 11
• 8:30am-3:30pm DPM - Picture Re-Take Day
• 9:00am-3:00pm DPM 7th Grade Adventure Field Trip
• 9:30am-11:00am D67 APT Community Safety Series
• October 12
• 8:00am-10:30am Everett Photo Retake Day
• 9:00am-3:00pm DPM 6th Grade Adventure Field Trip
• 9:30am-11:00am D67 All District APT Meeting
• October 12
• 9:00am-3:00pm DPM 5th Grade Adventure Field Trip
• October 15
• 11:00am-2:00pm Great FULL Market

• October 24, 2023 - Regular Meeting
  
• November 14, 2023 - Regular Meeting
• December 12, 2023 - Regular Meeting
  
  

Agendas will be posted prior to the meeting on the District 67 Board of Education website.

• Agenda - 9.26.23
• Budget Hearing Agenda - 9.26.23

• Recording

• Superintendent's Report - 9.26.23

• Student Spotlight: Deer Path Middle School - Watch Below!
  

Join us in welcoming the next three new additions to the @wearedeerpath family - Kristin Hahn, Kelly Maigler, and Lindsay Manders! Here are some fun facts about Kristin, Kelly, and Lindsay for your families to enjoy!

⭐ Kristin Hahn - 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

“This will be my 24th year teaching ELA, and I aim to get my students reading, writing, thinking, speaking, and listening every single day. A “fun fact” is that I love to travel and explore, and while in London this summer, I was within ten feet of King Charles III, who waved to me!”

⭐ Kelly Maigler - 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

“I love to golf, cook, and attend concerts!”

⭐ Lindsay Manders - Multilingual Teacher

“This will be my 14th year as an educator. I have experience teaching grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8. In my free time, I like spending time with my husband, twin sons, and dog. Some things that I enjoy doing are traveling the world, training for races, and playing board games.”

Welcome to District 67! We are fortunate to have you.

The District utilizes Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Follow us to learn more about celebrations, student achievements, and District news!

The goal of Districts 67 & 115 Anaphylaxis and Food Allergies Response Plan Committee is to develop a comprehensive school plan which includes a safe educational environment for students with food allergies, to develop clear procedures if anaphylaxis occurs, and to provide awareness to all stakeholders. The Anaphylaxis and Food Allergies Response Plan has been created with the objective of striking a balance between the right and convenience of all students to eat what they like, and the allergic child’s right to relative health, safety, and social normalcy in the school setting.

Our approved snack list is linked here.

Our six week pilot will be ending on Friday, October 6th. We will be sending a survey to staff and families during the week of October 9th to gather feedback from multiple stakeholders to serve as a resource for determining next steps.

FAN's next sponsored in-person event will be split into two nights and feature Michelle Icard's book "Eight Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success."

An invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, "Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success" by parenting expert Michelle Icard (FAN ’22), offers specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations. Distilled from Icard’s decades of experience working with tweens, teenagers, and families, she underscores that there is always a chance for a child to gain new and stronger decision-making skills, and for the parent-child relationship to strengthen.

• October 10 7:00pm: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
• Oct. 10 Facebook Event Link
  
  
• October 11 7:00pm: North Shore Country Day School, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

• Oct. 11 Facebook Event Link

Registration is now open for STEM for Girls at Vernon Hills High School! Read the flyer below for more information and scan the QR code to sign up.

Be a part of the Race to ReNew 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 30, 2023. It all happens at the West Lake Forest High School Campus. Race the grass LFHS Cross Country team course, then get the K-8 kids out for the Fun Run.

Please use this link for more information, and to sign up!

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