Giving DuPage Days
May 2 - May 6, 2022
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For questions, comments, or more information, please contact Becky Wyatt, executive director of LPEF, at [email protected] or 630-295-5264. |
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Giving DuPage Days
May 2 - May 6, 2022
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Giving DuPage Days is a county wide fundraiser event to celebrate, support and raise awareness for nonprofit organizations serving DuPage County. For these 5 days, an entire county will come together to send a resounding message of HOPE to local nonprofits. The LPEF has joined this initiative of focused online giving!
We hope you will join us May 2 - May 6 to share the generosity and support.
In addition to the general fundraising event, which will support initiatives such as scholarships, teacher grants, and the Lancer Emergency Fund, we have special fundraisers to focus on our partnerships. The Foundation has partnered with different groups and departments within Lake Park to make sure every student has every opportunity to meet their potential!
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The goal of the partnership between the LPEF and the Robotics Club is to grow the robotics program at Lake Park High School.
The Robotics group designs, builds and competes in local, state and national robotic competitions using only VEX robotics components.
Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, communication, computer programing and more.
The VEX Robotics Competition, operated by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, is a program that inspires thousands of students worldwide to pursue STEM-related education and career paths.
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The LPEF has partnered with Lake Park High School to serve as the fiscal agent for the INCubator program, facilitating philanthropic support for the business education program. The financial support includes the initial purchase of the program, the seed money for the student teams’ MVP (minimum viable product) pitch and scholarships to the “winning” team during the “shark-tank” final event.
In the INCubator course, students engage in hands-on, entrepreneurial learning by developing a business of their own. The course culminates in a Pitch Night event, where students present their business plan in a “shark tank” competition. Winning projects will be awarded scholarships from our INCubator funding partners. The students’ classroom learning experience is enhanced by local business professionals who serve as team mentors and classroom coaches.
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Freshman English - Poetry Capstone |
Each year, Adam Gottlieb partners with Lake Park's English Department to provide all freshman students the opportunity to explore their identity through the art of performance poetry. Adam is an experienced poet and mentor who provides a safe, constructive space for all students to grow and learn.
Adam workshops with students through the drafting process and performance preparation. Lake Park recognizes the effectiveness of his mentorship and community building, as Adam is able to quickly build rapport and trust with the students, and the students respond remarkably well to Adam and his process.
The Lake Park Educational Foundation has partnered with the English Department to ensure this collaborative and meaningful workshop can be offered each year to all Lake Park Freshman.
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Transition Assistance Program Partnership |
LP Gateways is a partnership between the Lake Park HS Educational Foundation and TAP. The purpose of LP Gateways is to raise funds for all Lake Park students who receive special education services to participate in a continuum of coordinated transition activities which
support post-secondary goals.
For Example, funds are used for: Fees for entrance exams, applications, non-accredited courses, and assessment fees; Tools and resources to support executive functioning and organizational skills; Disability Awareness Workshops; Certifications and training specific to a vocation; Guest speakers and/or tours; Equipment or uniforms; and Registration fees for recreational programming.
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides a continuum of special education services for students with disabilities following the completion of four academic years of high school. TAP provides students with functional life skills and vocational instruction. Transition creates a "bridge" between school and adult life for students with disabilities.
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"Spring Into Safety" Community Education Event
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Lake Park High School and LPEF are very excited to partner with 2019 distinguished alum, author, and nationally known presenter Angela Rose. She will be speaking with Lancer families during "Spring into Safety" hosted on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Campus auditorium. The goal of the awareness program is to provide education about prom and dating safety, the meaning of consent, healthy relationship education, and more. The event is free and open to the community including area high school students, parents/guardians and staff members.
PAVE (Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment) is a multi-national nonprofit that works to both prevent assault and heal survivors through social advocacy, prevention education, and survivor support.
Now a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, PAVE was founded as a student organization at the University of WI-Madison in February 2001 by Lancer for Life Angela Rose, in response to her own experience of being kidnapped and sexually assaulted at the age of 17. To learn more about Pave's impact, visit www.ShatteringTheSilence.org and @PAVEinfo on social media.
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