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A Message from the Principal |
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Hello DPM Families,
Happy New Year & Welcome Back! We hope that everyone had a restful break and is geared up for the second half of the year. We are so excited to welcome our hybrid students back to the building on Monday. With that in mind, we would like to reiterate some important details for returning students.
We are receiving many inquiries from families about expectations for students returning to school if they traveled over the break, specifically “if we traveled during the break, but get tested this week with a negative result, can my child return to school on Monday?” We believe it’s not where you go, or who you are with during the Winter Break, but rather how you mitigate the risk of transmission while doing so. Students will not automatically be excluded due to travel during the break.
To ensure that all students have a safe return to school, we are strongly encouraging all students be tested prior to their return. If you choose not to test and engaged in high-risk activities over the break (whether you traveled or not), we encourage you to keep your child home and monitor their health for 14 days from the date of last exposure to a high-risk situation.
In addition, the most recent guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding travel restrictions recommends that anyone who has traveled internationally or domestically where COVID-19 transmission is high or increasing, should stay home and monitor their health for 14 calendar days.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday. We wish everyone great weekend.
The Deer Path Administrative Team,
Megan Eigenrauch, Sam Paulsen and Thomas Herion
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Principal
Thomas Herion
847-615-4440
Associate Principal
Megan Eigenrauch
847-604-7405
Associate Principal
Sam Paulsen
847-615-4475
Dean of Culture
Grades 5/6
Ryan Wood
847-295-5727
Grades 7/8
Rob Wegley
847-295-5559
Office
Grades 5/6:
847-615-4470
Grades 7/8:
847-604-7400
Nurse
Grades 5/6
Linda Raye
847-604-7419
Grades 7/8
Heather Egenthal
847-604-7431
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Self-Certification Reminder
Starting January 11th, students will be returning to in-person learning. Families need to complete the self-certification prior to 7:45 am, regardless of an AM cohort arrival or a PM cohort arrival. Students that have not completed self-certification and do not have proof of self-certification will not be able to board the bus or enter the building. Families must use this link and complete certification prior to 7:45 am. Families can also locate DPM self-certification on the Deer Path homepage. Students must present a paper copy or digital copy of self-certification form when they arrive on campus. When arriving on campus, students must have on a mask when they arrive at DPM. Students without a face covering/mask will be provided a disposable mask for the day.
Arrival and Departure
Remember we are continuing to have our arrival to DPM in the back of our campus. Upon arriving on campus, students must stay in their vehicles until 8:30am for the AM cohort or 12:50pm for the PM cohort. Students will then walk to their designated grade level area and enter their grade level doors. 5th grade students will enter at door F, by the VersaCourt and 6th grade students will enter door G, the back of the 5/6 lobby near the auditorium. 7th and 8th grade students will be entering on the West side of campus, through doors N and M. Arrival supervisors, teachers, staff and administrators will check students to verify their self certification was completed.
At the end of the school day, students will be dismissed by class one at a time. Students who are picked up by a parent/guardian, will exit the through the back of the building and walk to their respective vehicle. Students who ride the bus will exit through the front of the building and board their respective bus to go home. Students are not permitted to remain in the school following dismissal, they must exit the building.
Supporting Students During Quarantine
Due to the circumstances of the school year, students may be unable to attend in person for extended periods of time. In these cases, students should continue to access and attend the remote part of their day online, which includes synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. Teachers will provide work for students to complete during the absence, and staff members will check in with students on a weekly basis to see how the students are doing and if they need any support. Please know that non-essential travel that results in the need to quarantine upon return is greatly discouraged, as it creates a loss of true instructional time for students and an additional workload on teachers and staff.
SAEBRS & Fastbridge screening assessments
DPM students will be participating in SAEBRS SEL screener on January 19th to 22nd in their World Language or Learning Strategies classes. Information on this SEL screening tool can be found here. Students will also participate in Fastbridge Reading and Math screenings on January 25th & January 26th.
MAP Growth Reports
DPM will be mailing home MAP student growth reports in January when the testing window closes.
District 67 All-Student Town Hall
January 14, 2021, 5-6PM
Parents and guardians are invited to tune in with their students on January 14 for our first-ever All-Student Town Hall. A link to join the Town Hall will be shared in a separate communication next week.
CII Day schedule
We have scheduled the winter CII Days, during which there is no in-person or live synchronous instruction in order to allow teachers to engage in collaboration, professional learning, and data review. All instruction is asynchronous, meaning that students will complete the work independently. The winter CII Day schedule is as follows:
Monday, February 1
Tuesday, February 16
Friday, March 19
5-8 Personalized Student Portrait
The Personalized Student Portrait (PSP) has been updated for Trimester 1. Click here for directions to view your child’s PSP.
Student Opportunity! Please encourage your children to participate in our Student Lunch Bunches! This is a great time for your child to connect with friends and meet new friends. The students will have a weekly time to socialize and eat lunch together. This is open for ALL (AVA and Hybrid) students in grades 5-8!
SOAR is Open for Business!
The SOAR after school math support from 3:45 - 5:00 is off to a good start and is a great resource for students who need help with their math work. Find the link on the grade level Schoology page, at the top, under Quick Links. Students enter the meet link and will be assigned a tutor for the level of math they are working on. Students can pop in whenever they need help. If you have any questions, contact Laura Paull at lpaull@lfschools.net.
Brainstormers Stop Animation - 10-day intensive class
Offered for Grades 5-8, Mrs. Maggie Seymour will be teaching Stop Animation from January 15 - 29 (Note: Class starts Friday, January 15, no class Monday, January 18). Classes will be structured: M/W/F Synchronous Instruction, 4:00-5:00 pm, T/R Asynchronous Lessons and Office Hours & Project Presentation - January 29
This class is for students that enjoy creating stop motion animation on the iPad. Students will learn how to take their thumbnail drawings and ideas and turn them into a stop animation film. We will be using iMotion and iMovie on the iPad. Use the following link: https://lakeforest67.revtrak.net/rw-winter-brainstormers for registration.
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8th GRADE NEWS
LFHS Incoming Freshman Registration
Attention Class of 2025: Click HERE for additional information and for the link to begin the pre-registration process for the 2021-2022 school year.
COMING SOON!
Be on the lookout for our series of Curriculum videos that will be shared mid-January. These videos are hosted by our Instructional Directors and explain the academic options available to incoming 9th graders.
The Scout Experience
LFHS Student Stories video will be shared with our 8th grade families on Monday, January 25th. This video presentation will provide an exciting look at the opportunities that await your students to get involved in the life of Lake Forest High School outside the classroom. LFHS students will share their experiences and important information will be shared about clubs, activities and athletic teams.
LFHS 8th Grade Town Hall
Families will have the opportunity to submit a question for our Live Stream LFHS 8th Grade Town Hall on Thursday, January 28th at 7:00 PM.
Course Selection
Educational Services will contact the parent/guardian via email in late January to set up an appointment for their student to meet virtually with the student's assigned counselor schedule classes. Appointments will be scheduled according to the schedule below. Students should be pre-registered prior to course selection!
Course Selection Appointment Dates & Times:
- Thursday, February 4th - Deer Path Middle School - virtual appointments can be scheduled from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
- Friday, February 5th - Deer Path Middle School - virtual appointments can be scheduled from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
The 8th Grade Graduation Dance is scheduled for Friday, May 28th this year. More information to follow.
The 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st this year. More information to follow.
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UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS:
JANUARY
1/11/21: Hybrid Students begin in-person Learning
1/11 - 1/29/21: Fast Bridge Testing
1/14/21: Student Town Hall Meeting, 5pm
1/18/21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
1/26/21: D67 BOE Meeting, 7pm
1/28/21: 8th Grade Virtual Town Hall Meeting, 7pm
FEBRUARY
2/1/21: CII Day - No In-Person or Live Synchronous Instruction
2/4/21: 8th Grade LFHS Class Selection - By Appt. Only
2/5/21: 8th Grade LFHS Class Selection - By Appt. Only
2/15/21: President's Day - NO SCHOOL
2/16/21: CII Day - No In-Person or Live Synchronous Instruction
2/23/21: D67 BOE Meeting, 7pm
2/26/21: Tri-District Institute Day - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
MARCH
3/4/21: Full day of School - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4pm - 8pm by Appt. Only
3/5/21: NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8am - noon by Appt. Only
3/16/21: D67 BOE Meeting, 7pm
3/19/21: CII Day - No In-Person or Live Synchronous Instruction
3/19/21: Spring Break begins at close day
3/29/21: D67 Schools Re-Open
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Board of Education Meeting
The next Board of Education Meeting for District 67 will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. The regular business portion of the meeting will be held 7:00 p.m. An Executive Session may be held prior to the regular business. Please check the District 67 Board of Education webpage for additional information.
Free Meal Program Continues in 2021 with Regular Pickup Schedule
Districts 67 and 115 are continuing the free meal program through the end of the school year and have resumed the regular Tuesday/Thursday pickup schedule.
This free meal program is available to all families and staff in Districts 67 and 115 with children 18 years of age and younger. Families and staff are invited to pick up meal kits for each child in their family.
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The Spirit of 67 Foundation Board would like thank our amazing community for your continued support and wish you all happy and healthy New Year! The resources and experiences the Spirit of 67 Foundation is able to provide our students, staff and teachers is made possible because of your generosity! If you are interested in joining the Spirit Board for the 2021-22 school year, please contact Nominating Chair, Carrie Adolph at carrie.adolph@gmail.com.
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CROYA virtual Middle School meetings are starting back up! CROYA Middle School meetings will be every Tuesday from 4:00pm-4:30pm beginning Tuesday, Jan. 5th. Middle School meetings include CROYA updates, upcoming programs, and a game! All 5th-8th grade students are welcome! Zoom link can be found on the CROYA website.
Lake County Forest Preserve District Virtual Field Trips - Online Afterschool Nature Club for Lake County students. These programs are free and the link for each session is found on our website. Below is a list of upcoming topics and the corresponding links to join these sessions.
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Deer Path Middle School | 95 W. Deerpath | Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
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