OLD NEWS
Let's face it, we're middle school parents. There's so much going on in our kids' lives, it's easy to miss stuff or forget exactly what happened.
Here is where we will keep all the news from the year.
School's Out Food Drive
because hunger doesn't take a vacation
because hunger doesn't take a vacation
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Attention 7th Grade Students and Parents…
WEB is coming! DPM is currently seeking 7th grade students who would like to improve their school community by serving as W.E.B. Leaders for the 2019-2020 school year. What is WEB? WEB, which stands for “Where Everybody Belongs,” is an orientation and transition program that welcomes 5th graders and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the program trains mentors from the 8th grade class to act as WEB Leaders. As positive role models, WEB Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the 5th graders to help them discover what it takes to be successful during their middle school career. What are the responsibilities of the WEB Leaders? WEB Leaders are trained to work with the incoming 5th grade class during the morning of Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd. The leaders run 5th grade orientation before school starts on Friday, August 23rd. At orientation, each group of WEB Leaders mentors a group of incoming 5th graders, and is also asked to befriend and help that group during the first week of school. Additionally, throughout the year, the WEB Leaders will meet with their groups 2-3 times to listen and provide advice. Who can apply? We are looking for a wide variety of 7th grade students to serve as leaders. If you feel that you have good communication skills, are willing to take risks and put yourself out there, and are motivated by a strong desire to help others, this program is for you. How can I learn more about the program? There will be an informational meeting in the lecture hall next Wednesday, April 10th, during 7th grade homeroom. The WEB program coordinators will be there to provide additional information, answer any student questions, and hand out applications to all interested students. Where can I get an application and when are they due? Applications will be available at the informational meeting on April 10th. We will also leave paper copies in the DPM-West office starting that day. Completed application are due to the DPM-West office no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 17th. |
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The votes are in....
The theme for the 8th grade graduation dance is.... Starry Starry Night If you would like to volunteer for the dance, email Kristen O'Neil at knoneil@comcast.net. |
Dear DPM APT Board,
We have an opportunity for you to give your time or your food. Giving your time involves serving snacks (are provided for you) to the kids at DPM during your child's lunch times on one of two days. This is your golden opportunity to observe your child and their classmates during what is arguably their favorite time of the day. Giving food involves donating food or beverage for the Spring Conference Dinner on Thursday.
FOOD SERVICE
In celebration of National Nutrition month, the APT is in need of volunteers to serve snacks to students in the cafeteria during lunches on March 14 and 21. We need 3 volunteers from 11-12:20 and 3 from 12:20-1:10. Use the following link to sign up: http://signup.com/go/FfcOZPz
STAFF APPRECIATION
The DPM APT will be hosting a pizza dinner for the DPM teachers and staff during spring conferences on Thursday March 7. We are in need of some parent volunteers to make sure we have enough food and drinks for our fantastic group! Please drop off all donations in the DPM WEST office on Thurs 3/7 by 3:00 pm. Thank you so much for your help and donations!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEA92AA75-3719
We have an opportunity for you to give your time or your food. Giving your time involves serving snacks (are provided for you) to the kids at DPM during your child's lunch times on one of two days. This is your golden opportunity to observe your child and their classmates during what is arguably their favorite time of the day. Giving food involves donating food or beverage for the Spring Conference Dinner on Thursday.
FOOD SERVICE
In celebration of National Nutrition month, the APT is in need of volunteers to serve snacks to students in the cafeteria during lunches on March 14 and 21. We need 3 volunteers from 11-12:20 and 3 from 12:20-1:10. Use the following link to sign up: http://signup.com/go/FfcOZPz
STAFF APPRECIATION
The DPM APT will be hosting a pizza dinner for the DPM teachers and staff during spring conferences on Thursday March 7. We are in need of some parent volunteers to make sure we have enough food and drinks for our fantastic group! Please drop off all donations in the DPM WEST office on Thurs 3/7 by 3:00 pm. Thank you so much for your help and donations!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEA92AA75-3719
Board of Education Wants Your Questions Today
February 19, 2019
Good Morning Deer Path Middle School,
Your BOE (Board of Education) Liaisons need your questions! If you have a question or concern about Deer Path Middle School or the District, that you'd like answered by our Superintendent, now is your chance. Please submit questions/concerns to Desiree Witte dezwitte@gmail.com no later than today. All questions should be general district/school related questions (not personal). Submissions are kept confidential.
The BOE Liaisons meet twice a year with the Superintendent to address the questions/concerns of our school community. Our next meeting is February 25th.
Due to weather conditions, the February meeting was cancelled.
Thank you,
Desiree Witte,
Board of Education Liaison
https://www.lakeforestschools.org/board-of-ed/district-67-boe
Good Morning Deer Path Middle School,
Your BOE (Board of Education) Liaisons need your questions! If you have a question or concern about Deer Path Middle School or the District, that you'd like answered by our Superintendent, now is your chance. Please submit questions/concerns to Desiree Witte dezwitte@gmail.com no later than today. All questions should be general district/school related questions (not personal). Submissions are kept confidential.
The BOE Liaisons meet twice a year with the Superintendent to address the questions/concerns of our school community. Our next meeting is February 25th.
Due to weather conditions, the February meeting was cancelled.
Thank you,
Desiree Witte,
Board of Education Liaison
https://www.lakeforestschools.org/board-of-ed/district-67-boe
Here's all the great stuff that has already happened... (sorted from newest to oldest)
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Sunday, February 10,
1 p.m. @ the Lake Forest College Sports Center Lake Forest Police and Fire Departments will take on Lake Forest High School teachers in this fun charitable game which raises funds for the American Cancer Society in collaboration with Lake Forest College's Relay for Life. The competition will feature great raffle items including a 65" TCL 4k Roku TV, a 50" TCL 4K Roku TV, a 42 mm Apple Watch Series 3 and more! Please come and cheer on both teams for a great cause! For more information, contact Police Officer Paul Daizovi. |
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DPM APT Art Fair
Collection dates: 5th and 6th grade: January 22 and 23rd from 7:45 until 9am in the Cube. 7th and 8th grade: January 24 and 25th from 7:45 until 9am in the Haskins Center. The judging of the art work will occur the week following the art collection. Artwork will be displayed at school with an Art Fair Open House on February 20th. |
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CROYA is open Friday, January 18th until 7:30pm
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APT Nominations Requested for 2019-2021 Term
Nominations are now being solicited for the following District 67 APT Executive Board positions* to serve during the 2019-21 school years: APT Executive Board President APT Executive Communications APT Executive Board Treasurer APT President, Everett School APT President, Deer Path Middle School Please note that nominees MUST have prior experience serving on an APT Board (or as a Room Parent) in order to be considered. Also, only parents from a local school can submit a nomination for that building’s APT President. See the Executive Board website for Nomination Forms with descriptions of the positions being nominated: https://lfapt67.weebly.com/ If you would like to nominate someone (including yourself), you may do so in one of the following ways:
FINAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS is Thursday, January 10, 2019 Questions? Contact Beth Laufenberg, APT Nominating Committee Chair, at the email address or phone number listed above. Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions! |
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Holiday Cookie Walk Seeks Donations
The Annual Faculty & Staff Cookie Walk will be Thursday, December 13th! At DPM faculty & staff are invited to walk through a holiday treat wonderland and fill a box with delicious treats. The treats are made or purchased by DPM parents as a token of appreciation for all the efforts of the staff on behalf of our kids every day. Parents wishing to donate should (1) sign up (see button under photo) (2) bake or bring 2-3 dozen holiday cookies/treats (3) deliver those treats to the 7/8 office by 2pm on December 13th. |
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H.U.G.S. Food drive
November 1st through November 9th A district-wide APT food drive in conjunction with Lake County Cares to benefit a myriad of food pantries in Lake County. Boxes for food collection will be in the East and West lobbies. 5th grade - Corn Muffin Mix 6th grade - Canned Chicken or Turkey Broth 7th grade - Canned Corn 8th grade - Rice Optional for all - $10 gift card to Jewel to help purchase turkeys Food is going to be sorted and loaded November 13th-17th at the Gorton Community Center. |
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Get Ready for the DPM Staff Cookie Boxes
Sign for cookie donation to go out in Mid-November |
Your BOE (Board of Education) Liaison need your questions!
If you have a question or concern about DPM or the District, that you'd like answered by our Superintendent, now is your chance. Please submit questions/concerns to Desiree Witte (dezwitte@gmail.com) no later than Wednesday, October 17. All questions should be general district/school related questions (not personal). Personal questions should start with the teacher than principal, etc... Submissions are kept confidential.
The BOE Liaisons meet twice a year with the Superintendent to address the questions/concerns of our school community. Our next meeting is October 22nd.
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School Picture Retakes
All grades October 30th 11-12:30pm in Haskins |
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DPM APT Meeting
Tuesday, October 16th * StuCrew Servicebunch to discuss service learning at DPM * School Safety Presentation from Dr. Ingrid Wiemer & Office Conrad Christensen 9:00am The Cube - DPM 5/6 ALL Parents of DPM students are welcome to attend any APT meeting. The meeting will open with an update from Principal, Tom Cardamone and Assistant Principals, Shaun Conway & Megan Eigenrauch. We will discuss school safety with Dr. Ingrid Wiemer and Officer Conrad Christensen. At 9:30, the students from StuCrew Servicebunch will drop by to discuss what they've been working on and how we can better partner to promote service learning at DPM. After that we will move through our committee reports and finish promptly before 11:00. |
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Community Service Day 10/12/18
SEEKING Parent Chaperones On Friday, October 12, all 8th grade students will volunteer at a local charity from 9:00-11:00. Students are given the opportunity to choose from a wide range of charitable organizations. A listing of the organizations can be found HERE. The students are transported to and from Deer Path Middle in buses generously sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff. The Class of 2019 is working toward their goal of donating 2,019 service hours throughout the school year. |
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Its time for the Gorton Center's 6th grade Grotto Dance
September 28th or 29th 7pm-8:30pm Tickets go on sale September 6th at 10pm Talk to your kids and kids friends to find out which night they want to attend before you purchase your tickets. 1 ticket per household per night. Twins and multiple must call 847-234-6060 to purchase tickets. |
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Concerned about your child's internet activity?
Looking for guidance on safe internet use? Lake Forest Police Lieutenant, Ben Grum leads this informative session on internet safety. This event is being held at Gorton Community Center To reserve your seat follow this link: http://gortoncenter.org/event/internet-safety-with-lt-ben-grum/ |
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DPM APT Meeting
Tuesday, September 18th 9:00am to 11am Haskins Center - DPM West We are excited to be meeting in the Haskins Center this year! ALL Parents of DPM students are welcome to attend any APT meeting. The meeting will open with an update from Principal, Tom Cardamone and Assistant Principals, Shaun Conway & Megan Eigenrauch. We will then move through our committee reports and finish promptly. |
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Spiritwear Sale is now online!
Order deadline is September 14th Order your District 67 Spiritwear by following this link: https://orders.corp-imaging.com/district67/# Get some cool gear to show your school spirit! |
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Verify your family information for the APT school directory
Deadline to be included in the print version is Sept 12th. This is the time to add your new student or kindergartener. Check your email for your family's unique link or follow click the button below. If you are having difficulty, email Beth Laufenberg at APTdirectory67@gmail.com for help. |
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Deer Path Parent Information Night
September 6th 6:00-8:00pm This evening is for parents only. Visit your child's classrooms, hear from all their teachers and find out what they'll be covering this school year. |
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Walkthrough and Spiritwear Sale
August 21st 9:30am to 11am Walkthrough for all DPM students and APT Spiritwear sale. Get some cool gear to show your school spirit next year! |
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WEB Day 2018
Thanks to the APT WEB day committee for pulling off a flawless event. The new 5th graders had a great time. They got to meet new friends, find out their homeroom, play some games, have some pizza and get their first Class of 2022 DPM t-shirt! A special shout out to the 8th grade WEB leaders who help make the day so much fun! 
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WEB Day 2018Friday, August 17th is the 5th grade orientation known as WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Day.
All incoming 5th graders are encouraged to attend. A team of 5th grade teachers, DPM Principals, 8th grade student volunteers, and APT volunteers welcome the new 5th graders to Deer Path Middle School. The event includes a morning of fun games, a DPM building tour, and other exercises designed to increase the comfort levels of our newest DPM Braves. 8:00-12:00 drop off and pick up in the back of the school |
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Orientation for Students New to the District (grades 6-8 only) Friday, August 17th
Orientation for students that have moved into the school district 9am-12pm in the Haskins Center at DPM West |
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August 7th - New Family Coffee
This event is for all families new to Lake Forest District 67 8:30 a.m. Deer Path Middle School in the Cube (located on the East side of the building. Please enter through the main East building entrance) |
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DPM Summer Reading
School's out and you're enjoying your summer vacation. While the summer months are a wonderful opportunity for fun and relaxation, the break from the rigors of school can cause a lag in learning. Research demonstrates that students must read at least three challenging books during the summer break simply to maintain fluency and comprehension skills; a minimum of five such books is necessary to improve on any reading weaknesses. In addition, our goal is to foster and encourage a lifelong habit of reading-for pleasure as well as knowledge-in our students. We have developed summer reading tasks with this in mind. This year, the requirements for each grade level are listed online at DPM Summer Reads. Our hope is that when students are selecting their novels they will choose ones that truly interest them. If your child is unsure about what to read, links to suggested titles are located within the website |
