LB65 Community Bulletin

Dear Lake Bluff Community:

I am so excited to share with you that next week, we will be launching our Route 65 Podcast! As I shared last month in our community bulletin, it’s been a goal of mine to lift the voices of others in our learning community!

Each week, I’ll be sharing an episode with a member of our community - a staff member, parent, board member, and even students make it on the podcast!

The episodes are intended to be short enough to listen to as you commute through Lake Bluff. All the topics are about our Route 65 Strategic Plan and our Portraits.

All of my guests so far have been a delight. I have learned so much from our conversations together, and I hope you do, too. Stay tuned, we’ll be sending out a link to the podcast next week when it’s live!

Every Student, Every Day,

Dr. Lisa Leali

Superintendent

We are asking staff, parents, and community members to assist in reviewing a suicide prevention tool we are considering for implementation in grades 6-8. This program, through Elyssa’s Mission, is called Signs of Suicide.

We will be holding in-person sessions to review materials and to gather feedback. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 27 from 9-10am OR 4-5pm at the Lake Bluff District Office.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend a material review session using this link:

https://forms.gle/gDHRDjQKLT9XcSrT7

Last week our LBMS students had a wonderful opportunity to learn from different leaders from various industries through Career Day. It’s a great way that adults in our community give back to help our students dream big about their future! Thank you to all who participated, the students were engaged, asked thoughtful questions and are still talking about all they heard!

It’s ambitious, there is no doubt about it. But as an adult in the Lake Bluff 65 learning community, we’re asking for you to take time to reflect on these attributes. How do you see them in yourself, in the others around you and in your child’s teacher, coaches, and other supportive adults in their life? How do you want to grow in these areas and how do you imagine your growth will impact the child(ren) in your life?

• Wednesday, February 7 - Early Dismissal

• Wednesday, February 7 - 9am & 7pm Enrichment Audit Parent Focus Group (via Zoom)

• Tuesday, February 13 - 7pm Board of Education Meeting at the District Office

• Friday, February 16 - Teacher Institute Day, No School

• Monday, February 19 - President’s Day, No School

• Tuesday, February 27 - 9am & 4pm - Suicide Prevention Material Review at the District Office

• Tuesday, February 27 - 7pm Board of Education Meeting at the District Office

What is FAN? Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series. All FAN programs are free and open to the public. All zoom links will be available a week before the event on our district website and also on the FAN website. For any questions please reach out to kstabenow@lb65.org.

February 6th - Zoom

Helping Our Boys Pursue Belonging and Purpose

John Duffy, Psy.D. and Shaka Rawls

February 8th - Zoom

The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans

Aliza Pressman, Ph.D

February 12th - Zoom

Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do

Suneel Gupta

February 13th - Zoom

Attention Span: Find Focus, Fight Distraction

Gloria Mark, Ph.D

February 27th - Zoom

Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There

Cass Sunstein

February 29th - Zoom

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

Sue Varma, MD

Every Day is the Lake Bluff Way!

Make sure you are supporting your student to be present and ready to learn every day!