411 on 115 - 10.11.23
October 11, 2023
Dear Lake Forest Community High School:
Last evening, at our regular meeting of the Lake Forest Community High School District 115 Board of Education, our District 115 team presented additional metrics that will be used to measure progress on our Strategic Plan. These metrics are aligned with our goals and objectives and explained in the Appendix to the District 115 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, linked below.
Anytime we define quantitative metrics to measure a qualitative entity - that is, the success of our students and our education system - there are inherent limits. We acknowledge and appreciate that our students and their experiences are more complex than any collection of data points.
Introducing: D115 Community Coffee
Get to Know Your Board and the Work They Do
Mark your calendars for an engaging morning on October 26 from 9:30am -11:00am at the Gorton Center as we kick off our "Coffee and Conversation" series. These events will provide an opportunity for the community to connect and engage informally with members of our school board and administration. We are thrilled to have D115 Board President John Noble as our host for this session.
This event is open to all with a goal of building connections and fostering a stronger, more informed community.
Whether it's a heartfelt thank-you note, a small gift, or a simple act of kindness, your gesture will make a big difference. Together, we can make this week special and remind our principals that their efforts are truly valued. Let's make Principal Appreciation Week a time to honor those who shape our future!
If you would like to send a shout-out to any of our principals in Districts 67 or 115, please fill out the survey below!
School Districts 65, 67, and 115 will co-host the third annual Great Full Market with Beacon Place and Quest Food Management Services on Sunday, October 15, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 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.
For more information about the 2023 Great Full Market, please visit our website.
We are currently seeking donors to help offset the cost of hosting balloon artists, providing free hot chocolate and churros, as well as funds to help provide personal hygiene products. All donations are tax-deductible and make a significant impact on the event we are able to create!
We are also seeking volunteers to help with various activities such as setup, cleanup, food distribution, crafts, and more. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the button below!
Did You Know?
Since 2002, 15% of LFHS Foundation grants have been awarded toward wellness and student support. Grants to the wellness department ensure student access to specialized equipment that enhances the learning experiences in a wide array of course offerings. In 2020, we provided new lifeguard equipment and AED Trainers to support the popular lifeguarding course. In 1990-91, before the LFHS Foundation existed, the climbing wall was installed. In 2018, 2021, and 2023 grants to provide additional hand holds, harnesses, hardware, volumes, and a new landing mat were awarded to further enrich the skill development potential, access, and safety of this curricular resource. These four grants represent a $25,000 investment in educational excellence. Learn more about recent wellness grants in our Spotlight on Grants newsletter, https://conta.cc/3pD2WTH. You can join us in having a positive impact across the curriculum at LFHS by donating today.
Visit http://www.lfhsfoundation.org/ or donate at LFHSAnnualFund.givesmart.com
Apply to STEAM Scholar Program by October 15
The deadline for the STEAM Scholar Program has been Extended to this Sunday, October 15, to allow students to have more time to apply and acquire letters of recommendation. This program opens new academic pathways for many students to pave the way for exciting and fulfilling careers in STEM.
In the fall, students selected to participate in the STEAM Scholars program will have the opportunity to join Congressman Brad Schneider on visits to four STEAM-related businesses and facilities during the 2023-2024 school year. On these visits, students will have the chance to participate in discussions with local employees, business owners, and educators, and learn more about the STEAM career opportunities in our backyard.
This program is open to all rising Sophomores and Juniors who live in or attend high schools located within Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District.
Join FAN Tonight!
FAN's next sponsored in-person event is split into two nights and feature Michelle Icard's book "Eight Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success." Thank you to everyone who attended the October 10 event at the Gorton Center, it was amazing to have so many community members involved.
For those who would still like to attend, there is another event tonight at North Short Country Day School. Details are below.
October 11, 7:00pm: North Shore Country Day School, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093: Oct. 11 Facebook Event Link
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.
Celebrate Lake Forest Library's 125th Anniversary!
Join us in the historic and beautiful Lake Forest Library for hors d'oeuvres and wine with music by the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra woodwind quintet. This after-hours soiree in celebration of the library's 125th anniversary is not to be missed! Register soon, space is limited.
November 3, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Forest Library, 360 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, USA
We hope you’re able to join us!
300 South Waukegan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045