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Principal's Column
Today not only marks the completion of the Illinois Science Assessment - having tested freshmen enrolled in biology - but also launches the start of spring standardized testing at Lake Park. Families will receive additional communication about testing requirements, but are encouraged to take note of the upcoming dates and modified schedules.
Based upon the adoption of the SAT by the Illinois State Board of Education in 2016, Lake Park similarly adopted the complete SAT assessment suite. In preparation, the SAT Paperwork Day will be administered on Wednesday, March 22 for juniors only. Seniors will have a late arrival. West Campus students will then follow a modified eight-period schedule beginning at 9 a.m. with first period. East Campus will have a normal school day.
Following spring break, on Wednesday, April 5, freshmen will complete the PSAT 8/9 and sophomores will take the PSAT 10. The results of the PSAT exams will help students, families, and staff identify students' readiness to perform well on the SAT. Buses will pick-up students at their normal morning times and return students immediately upon completion of testing.
All juniors will take the SAT on Wednesday, April 5, similar to many high schools throughout Illinois. Please note this is a senior non-attendance day. Buses will pick-up students at their normal morning times and return students immediately upon completion of testing.
Advanced Placement testing will take place May 1 through May 12. To be eligible, families must register online using the AP test registration site before it closes at 11:59 p.m. next Friday, March 17.
Lake Park faculty and staff are committed to providing a positive testing experience for students. As a reminder, free academic resources are available online to prepare Lancers for these important dates. Please contact your student's counselor or teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
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The Lake Park High School Community Relations Office publishes the LP Link bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest news at Lake Park. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sherri Anderson, director of communications, at sanderson@lphs.org.
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Lancer Student Activities Represent in State Competitions
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Rube Goldberg Team Earns
Back-to-Back State Champion Titles |
Congratulations to Lake Park's Rube Goldberg team who earned back-to-back State Champion titles in only their second year of competition!
Founded in the 2015-16 school year by physics teacher James Kryger, the team is comprised of 10 students who have logged hundreds of hours to construct a
Rube Goldberg machine
for competition. The 75-step machine is a complicated contraption that accomplishes a simple task in the most complex way possible. The
design theme showcased classic video games that were brought to life to aide in the process of the final required step: applying a band aid. The Lancer team will represent Illinois and compete in National competition next month in Ohio.
Best wishes to 9 East Campus and 42 West Campus DECA students who will represent Lake Park and compete in the Illinois Career Development State Conference hosted this weekend in Rosemont. The students earned this opportunity having placed in the Top 10 in their respective categories during the DECA Sectional competition.
Good luck to Lake Park's Robotics team that will compete in the Illinois Vex Robotics High School State Championship on Saturday, March 11. Pre-qualified teams will have a chance to advance to the World Competition. Hosted by Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics at Rotolo Middle School in Batavia, event admission is free and the public is welcome to walk through the pit areas and watch the robots.
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Students Earn 5.0 Academic Distinction
Congratulations to the following 105 seniors who have achieved a cumulative 5.0 grade point average or higher through seven semesters at Lake Park High School:
Shana Abraham, Sunjith Achanta, Nicholaus Aguilar, Shayan Ansari, Pari Apostolakos, Katherine Augustine, Jackson Avgerinos, Jacob Ballmaier, Ben Barbanente, Julia Gabrielle Bascon, Santiago Basso, Mikaila Beauchamp, Emily Bian, Samantha Bobek, Christina Brewer, Shannon Butler, Benito Cabral, Nikolas Callas, Amelia Cammy, Nicole Cannata, Timothy Carstens, Iris Castro, Giuliano Catalano, Madison Catalano, Andy Chang, Rushil Chokshi, Mikolaj Cieslewicz, Mark Dein, Miles DeWaele, Shayla Emmett, Katherine Fetter, James Firme, Veronika Folvarska, Gianna Frale, Alyssa Gagni, Sean Griffin, Samuel Grimaldi, Paulina Grzybowicz, Gizelle Joy Guinto, Alaina Hanke, Nathan Hatter, Dmytro Iovenko, Alexander Joens, Karolina Jozwiak, Magdalena Jung, Emma Kern, Angela Krokos, Alyssa Kuman, Shannon Lally, Caitlin Lang, Joseph Laria, Caroline Leffler, Jennifer Livesay, Antoinette Lobello, Karolina Madro, Rosanna Martinelli, George Martinez, Bhavana Mathew, Christina Mazzucchi, Veda Mehta, Ashley Minor, Aliya Mirza, Sonia Mistry, Natalie Morales, Nicole Mroczkowski, John O'Brien, Sameer Pardiwala,
Krupa Patel, Rishi Patel, Antea Pela, Michael Piatek, Josephine Pike, Kayla Pisauro, Violet Pope, Michael Prell, Joshua Rae, Morgan Rahe, Christopher Rinchiuso, Kyle Rittmueller, Dominic Rose, Michael Salerno, Casey Samagalsky, Jaidene Samiec, Claudia Sandine, Nicholas Schellinger, Alexandra Schwartz, Elena Sgarbossa, Allison Simon, Brandon Simons, Dana Skiera, Jessica Spitalli, Jonathan Sulisz, Alexandria Sundberg, Emily Tucci, Catherine Vitale, Nivina Warner, Kyle Wessel, Ian Wheeler, Michael Winfield, Emilia Wojcikowski, Kelsey Woodbury, Courtney Worcester, Benjamin Wortsman, Carolina Wrocenski, Benjamin Zimmerman
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Dance Ensemble Proceeds to Benefit Special Olympics
Lake Park's Dance Ensemble will host the annual showcase on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus auditorium.
Nearly 30 dances featuring approximately 65 male and female dancers total (excluding guest appearances) will perform a variety of dance styles including jazz, hip hop, tap, Bollywood, contemporary, modern, and lyrical.
Advance tickets cost $5 and can be purchased from the dancers or activity sponsors. Tickets are $6 at the door, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Chicago.
Dance Ensemble activity sponsors Erin Browski, Lexie Hamilton and Taylor Severino recently participated in the 17th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge on March 5. The team, wearing matching Dance Ensemble apparel, raised $600 benefiting Special Olympics Chicago.
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Last Chance to Register for AP Exams
Visit Lake Park's AP test registration site
, which will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on
Friday, March 17
, to register and pay for the 2017 Advanced Placement testing that will occur from May 1 to May 12.
The College Board has established this year's fee of $93
per test. For those who prefer to pay by check, complete registration online and bring in or mail a check to Mrs. Sheila Finstein in the West Campus main office
. Please make checks payable to "Lake Park High School" and provide your student's ID number in the memo line.
Once your student has registered, download a copy of the
2016-17 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents. The College Board developed this bulletin to help parents and students become familiar with the procedures involved with AP testing, important dates, and grade reporting. A hard copy of this publication is available from Mrs. Finstein at West Campus, and from Mrs. Anne Coppola in the East Campus main office.
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2017 Rose Queen Crowned 
Congratulations to 2017 Rose Queen and academic scholarship winner Shana Abraham, who was crowned during the Rose Queen Scholarship Event on March 3.
Selected from a talented field of 22 young women, Shana will represent the Village of Roselle in the annual Rose Parade on June 4, at the Village's annual tree lighting ceremony, and during other special events throughout the upcoming calendar year.
The purpose of the Rose Queen Scholarship is to offer local high school women an annual opportunity to compete for college scholarships totaling over $4,000. The event consists of judging in five areas: personal interview with the judges prior to the program, community connection, talent, formal wear, and a Q&A opportunity.
Pictured
(L-R) are
first runner-up Nicolette Pilalis (11), 2017 Rose Queen Shana Abraham (12), outgoing Rose Queen Grace Biernacki (11), and second runner-up Christiana Gatbunton (10).
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World Languages Week Supports The Pulsera Project
The World Languages department is concluding the celebration of World Languages Week from
March 7-10. This year's theme was "Find the missing piece...learn a foreign language!"
Activities included language-themed days, an after school movie, a scavenger hunt and bracelet sales benefiting
The Pulsera Project, a nonprofit organization that works with Central American artists who create handmade bracelets. The bracelets were sold for $5, with proceeds returned to the artists and their communities to create jobs, provide education and empower citizens.
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Teen Tech Week: Be the Source of Change 
The East Campus Library celebrated Teen Tech Week from
March 7-10 with a variety of activities of a tech-y nature in which students participated. Students earned entries into a tech toy drawing for participating in each daily activity:
* Gaming Day - Super Smash Brothers Tournament and Retro Gaming (Sega Genesis, Play Station 2 Dance, Dance Revolution, and old-school Nintendo)
* Make and Take Day - Make a Smartphone projector or DIY Virtual Reality Goggles
* Teachnology - Students teaching students what they know about their favorite technology
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Celebrating our Spirit of Excellence Honorees
Distinguished alumni, students and staff will be honored at the ninth annual Lake Park Spirit of Excellence Celebration Dinner on Thursday, April 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Medinah Shriners Banquet center. The Lake Park High School Educational Foundation established the award program to honor excellence at Lake Park High School.
Nineteen seniors are being recognized for their service, extraordinary effort, achievement and leadership throughout their high school years. These students were selected because they possess qualities for other students to emulate and have achieved special accomplishments in addition to their academic success while at Lake Park.
Congratulations to the following seniors who will be receiving the Spirit of Excellence Award:
- Shana Abraham
- Emily Bian
- Niko Callas
- Amelia Cammy
- Giuliano Catalano
- Miles DeWaele
- Gina DiDonna
- Gizelle Guinto
- Josh Henry
- Alyssa Kuman
- Brooke Maloney
- Natalie Morales
- Sameer Pardiwala
- Casey Samagalsky
- Claudia Sandine
- Elena Sgarbossa
- Emilia Wojcikowski
- Courtney Worcester
- Benjamin Zimmerman
Two staff members will also be receiving the Spirit of Excellence Awards. Chris Benak and Tish Petrucci were nominated by colleagues and community members for demonstrating excellence at Lake Park and within the community, inspiring others to contribute to the school, providing a special service to enhance his/her department, and demonstrating care, concern and passion to students and colleagues.
The following distinguished alumni will be recognized at the Spirit of Excellence Awards Program for their outstanding career achievements and accomplishments in life: Samuel Bettis (Class of 1996), Brian Kalish (Class of 2004) and Joseph Sterbis (Class of 1995).
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Looking Ahead:
Class of 2018 Vaccination Requirement
The State of Illinois requires all students entering grade 12 to be vaccinated against Meningitis. Spring break can be a convenient time for families to check with your student's physician for compliance with the state Meningitis requirement and, if needed, schedule an appointment. Watch for more information in a mailing this spring or contact the
West Campus nurse at (630) 295-5335 if you have any questions.
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Community Connection
Flags for Roselle
Residents of Roselle are invited to consider a $40 annual subscription to have a 3x5-foot American flag installed in their front yard during four legal holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans' Day.
This unique community activity represents the collaborative effort of Roselle's History Museum, the American Legion Post 1084, and Lake Park High School. Students and volunteers will install the flags early in the morning and remove at dusk the same day. Please read this important disclaimer.
To subscribe or for more information, visit the Flags for Roselle website. Deadline for this inaugural program is April 1, 2017. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be shared by the Roselle Historical Foundation, the Roselle American Legion Charitable Foundation, and the Lake Park High School Educational Foundation, all 501(c)(3) organizations.
Through a continued partnership with Glenbard High School District 87, Lake Park families are invited and welcome to attend the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families. The programs are free and open to the public; no registration is required.
Saturday, March 18, 11:30 a.m., Glenbard South High School
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March 14 Night at the Theatre
March 15 SMART Day
March 16-17 Dance Ensemble
March 17 End of Third Quarter
March 20 Board of Education Meeting
March 21 Percussion Ensemble Show
March 23 Jazz Band Concert
March 27 Spring Intermission Begins
April 3 Classes Resume
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