January 21, 2024

Dear Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 Community,

Last evening, we welcomed members of our community to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education at the first of a three-part series, LET’S TALK AI.

In partnership with Lake Forest College President Dr. Jill Baren, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English Dr. Davis Schneiderman, Lake Forest High School Principal Dr. Erin Lenart, Lake Forest Schools Chief Technology Officer Jordan Salus, District 67 Innovation Coach Amy Lamberti, and LFHS Educational Technologist Laura Grigg, we engaged in thoughtful discussion about the transformative impact of AI on education.

The conversation was lively as we delved into curricular integration, ethical questions, and the shared responsibility among schools, communities, and families in preparing students and educators for a technologically advanced future.

Thanks to those who attended. Our next LET'S TALK AI program will take place on March 7 at Lake Forest High School at 7:00 pm. Co-hosted with Lake Forest College Professor Davis Schneiderman and Fast Company Magazine Senior Writer Ainsley Harris, we will explore AI's practical applications across the workplace. Experts will discuss how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, finance, research, data, and media, emphasizing its transformative power in shaping the future of industries.

We hope to see you there!

Matthew L. Montgomery, Ph.D.

Superintendent

• February 22-24
• 7:00 pm Talent Show
• February 26
• 7:15 pm LFHS Boosters Meeting
• March 1
• Day of Student Attendance (Snow Day Make Up)
• March 7
• 8:00 am - 10:00 am Senior Breakfast
• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm APT Meeting at CROYA
• 7:00 pm LET'S TALK: AI in the Workplace at Lake Forest High School
• 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Band Concert

• March 12, 2024 - Regular Meeting
  
• April 2, 2024 - Regular Meeting
• May 7, 2024 - Joint Meeting

Agendas will be posted prior to the meeting on the District 115 Board of Education website.

• Agenda - February 6, 2024
  

• Recording - Including 2023 Assessment Report

• Superintendent's Report

We want all taxpayers to have access to clear and timely information about our progress with our referendum at Lake Forest High School. To help achieve that, we are introducing a video series, “Under the Hard Hat,” featuring LFHS student reporters and Director of Facilities, Dan Mortensen. Please see our next episode below!

An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence

In Conversation with Chicago Tribune Syndicated Columnist Heidi Stevens

Date: April 3, 2024

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL

Please join us for an evening with North Shore native Meg Kissinger in conversation with Chicago Tribune Syndicated Columnist Heidi Stevens about her book While You Were Out, An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence (Macmillan, 2023).

Meg Kissinger is an award-winning American investigative journalist and a Visiting Professor at Columbia University. She is the author of “While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence”, published by Macmillan on Sept. 5, 2023. The book was named as one of the best memoirs of 2023 by Amazon, Audible and Goodreads and was chosen as the editors' choice by the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. The Atlantic said it was one of six books that can “change the way you think about mental illness.” While working at The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, she and Susanne Rust were finalists for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for their investigation of Bisphenol A. Kissinger has also written extensively about the failures of the mental health system.

Get ready to gather around the campfire of talent and creativity because the LFHS Talent Show is taking you on an adventure into the great outdoors of performance! This year’s theme, “Camp Talent Show,” invites you to explore the wilderness of music, dance, and artistry our students have to offer.

This event isn’t just an evening of entertainment; it's a celebration of the creative spirit of our students and a crucial fundraiser for our school community. By attending, you're not just an audience member but a vital supporter of our initiatives. We can’t wait to share this incredible journey with you. See you there!

Mark Your Calendars!

• When: February 22-24
• Where: The cozy confines of LFHS - where the warmth of our community brings the great outdoors inside! (RMA)
• Tickets Are Now Available: Embark on this exhilarating journey with us by securing your tickets today at https://www.showtix4u.com/events/LFHSTalentShow.

Why It’s a Must-See:

• Over 100 Students: With more than 100 talented students involved, this year’s talent show is set to be an epic showcase of the diverse and incredible skills our student body offers.
• Show-Stopping Acts: Be amazed by the range of talents, from breathtaking musical performances to show-stopping dance routines.
• Creative Campfire: Experience the glow of creativity with acts that inspire and entertain, all wrapped up in our camp-themed spectacle.

LFHS Foundation grants greatly enhanced the offerings of the Art department at LFHS. One major example of this is the multiple grants that created the current Digital Arts Lab. Over the past decade, the Foundation has granted a class set of digital cameras, MacBooks, iPad Pros and Apple Pencils, software, and even new display panels and stands.

These and other grants have transformed not only the graphic design, animation, and photography courses but have also expanded the techniques explored in more traditional classes like painting and drawing. Drawing & Painting Students are currently using the iPad Pros for creating Digital Doodles to enter for the 2024 Doodle4Google Contest! The theme this year is “My wish for the next 25 years” and some students are even adding animations to their theme ideas.

Save the Date for the 10th Annual Booster Bash!

Join us on Saturday, March 16 at Lake Forest Club for the LFHS O'Boosters Bash at the Lake Forest Club. Buy your tickets below!

Come see the LFHS Forester Singers perform with the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra on March 17! See more details below!

Date: March 17, 2024

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: John and Nancy Hughes Theater, Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road

The links below are just a few examples of the many amazing articles written by the staff of the Forest Scout Student Newspaper. You can find their website here.

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

• Upcoming Events
• February 21: High School Meeting – What’s Behind The Door? 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA!
• February 28: High School Meeting – Leap Day Obstacle 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA!
• March 6: High School Meeting – TBD7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA!
  
• Still don’t have your high schooler’s waiver signed? Fill it out online, here!
• Check out CROYA’s Top 10 for the month of January!

Follow us on Instagram (@croyalflb) or find us on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Hey, D115 Community! See all of our upcoming community events through the Community Events Page on our website. Here is a preview of what you'll see:

Summer Jobs at LF Parks and Rec!

Lake Forest Parks & Recreation is hiring teens ages 16 or older (15 with a work permit) to serve as Lifeguards, Beach Guards, and Camp Counselors for the summer of 2024.

Apply to be a Musical Theater Camp High School Intern at the Gorton Center

Join us at Gorton Drama Studio for a summer filled with creativity, growth, and the magic of performing arts!

Gorton Center Event: Black Tulip Period Instrumental Ensemble

Buy Tickets for February 23!

Gorton Center Event: Babysitting & Child Safety

Sign-Up for February 24!

Gorton Center Event: Chicago Comics

Come to the Gorton Center on February 24!

FAN Event - Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There

Register for the virtual FAN Event on February 27!

FAN Event - Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being

Register for the virtual FAN Event on February 29!

• Winter Weather Guidelines

• LFHS Choir Newsletter - January Edition

• APS TrueNorth Family Newsletter - February 9, 2024
  
• APS TrueNorth - Join us for IEP's The Basics and Beyond