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January 24, 2024
Please See Updated LFHS 101 Information Below!
Winter Weather Reminders
We are always monitoring weather conditions to ensure the safest environment for our students, staff, and administrators. Please see our Winter Weather Guidelines for our procedures and to stay updated, please see the National Weather Service.
January 24, 2024
To Our District 67 and 115 School Community,
As we seek to innovate and evolve as educators while preparing our students for the world that awaits them, it is my pleasure to introduce LET’S TALK: AI, a three-part discussion series designed to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of our lives.
The first program, focusing on AI and education, is scheduled for February 20 at 7:00 pm in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at the Gorton Center (400 East Illinois Road). Lake Forest College President Dr. Jill Baren and Lake Forest College Professor of English Dr. Davis Schneiderman will join me to discuss the integration of AI in classrooms, its potential to personalize student learning experiences, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI and the future of education.
On March 7, Fast Company writer and LFHS 2002 alumna Ainsley (O’Connell) Harris will join me in moderating a conversation with business leaders regarding AI and the future of work. Later this spring, we will wrap up the series with a discussion on what all of this means for our community.
I hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us as we share perspectives, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and possibilities of AI in our lives. As a community of lifelong learners, we are at our best when we join together to explore new ideas.
With this in mind, LET’S TALK AI!
Warm regards,
Sincerely,
Matthew L. Montgomery, Ph.D.
Superintendent
District 67 Upcoming Dates
- January 24
- 10:15 am – 11:00 am DPM Spelling Bee
- January 26
- 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Cherokee Winterfest Glow Party
- January 30
- 9:30 am – 11:40 am DPM 7th/8th Grade Orchestra Field Trip
- 12:30 pm – 2:15 pm DPM 6th Grade Orchestra Field Trip
- January 31
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Joint Board Community Coffee at Gorton Center
- February 5
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Realtor Breakfast with Dr. Montgomery (see below for details!)
- February 7
- 3:00 pm Spirit of 67 Grant Applications due
Upcoming District 67 Board of Education Meetings
- February 27, 2024 - Regular Meeting
- March 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting
- April 23, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Agendas will be posted prior to the meeting on the District 67 Board of Education website.
Highlights from the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting
Get to Know Your Board of Education at the Winter Community Coffee!
We are excited to announce another Community Coffee for Districts 67 & 115 at the Gorton Center on January 31, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm! These events will provide an opportunity for the community to connect and engage informally with members of our school board and administration. This event is open to all with the goal of building connections and fostering a stronger, more informed community.
Homework Tip Sheets for Families and School Staff
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has created a useful tip sheet with strategies to support parents and guardians who help children in completing homework.
The tip sheet, along with a link to a database of helpful homework support websites, may be found under "Family and Community Resources" on ISBE's Family and Community Engagement webpage. Additionally, school and district professionals, as well as school board members, can find tip sheets on how they may aid in best practices regarding homework:
Kindergarten Information Night Recording and Slideshow Available
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the Kindergarten Information Night this week. For more information and to begin registration, please see the links below for our slideshow and webpage, which has a recording of the meeting.
Save the Date: LFHS 101 - FEBRUARY 28
Hey, 8th Grade Families!
There are a lot of questions families have when starting high school. Brought to you by LFHS Principal Dr. Erin Lenart, the District 67 APT and the District 65 PTO, LFHS 101 is an opportunity for the parents and guardians of incoming freshmen to hear directly from our LFHS administrators and department heads.
- Meet LFHS Principal Dr. Erin Lenart and Associate Principal Dr. Patrick Sassen and their team.
- Program will include brief presentations.
- Learn about curriculum, academic expectations, and the resources available for LFHS students and their families.
- Time will be provided for questions and answers.
CORRECTED DATE: February 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Board Room, LFHS West Campus 300 S. Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, 60045
Come See "Barefoot in the Park" at Lake Forest High School
“Barefoot in the Park” at Lake Forest High School
February 1-3, 7:00 pm, in the Little Theater
Directed by Sara Dreiling; Technical Direction by Mary Toledano
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer, and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find - too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…
An Invitation For LF-LB Realtors and the LF-LB Chamber of Commerce
Please join us for breakfast with Superintendent Dr. Matthew Montgomery, members of our District 67 and 115 Boards of Education, and our Administrative Teams. Please register using the link below by Friday, January 26, 2024, and see the flier below for more information!
Get Your FREE Seats for "LIKE" Documentary Screening at the Gorton Center
You're invited to the Gorton Center on January 25 at 7:00 pm for a screening of "LIKE" presented by Suite Escape, a film about the impact of social media, free of charge! Register at the link below, and see more information on the flier!
Follow District 67 on Social Media
The District utilizes Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Follow us to learn more about celebrations, student achievements, and District news!
CROYA News
- CROYA is hosting Laser Tag on Friday, February 2 from 3:35 pm - 5:30 pm for all 7th/8th grade students. Please sign up here.
- Click Here CROYA’s JANUARY 2024 Top 10!
Follow us on Instagram (@croyalflb) or find us on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.
Upcoming Community Events
Hey, D67 Community! See all of our upcoming community events through the Green Backpack Page on our website. Here is a preview of what you'll see:
Bandits Spring Lacrosse for Girls is OPEN
We are your community youth lacrosse program. Come and join the fun!
BSA Troop 48 2024 Mini-Klondike Derby
January 28, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm