Back-to-School Information
Specific Information
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Community Information
Additional community information and programs will be posted throughout the school year.
To view these opportunities, please visit the Green Backpack.
Lake Forest Library Early Release Library Program
The Lake Forest Library is offering a monthly Early Release Storytime program for students kindergarten through grade 4 on the following dates:
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Monday, September 26, 2:45 – 3:15 pm – A focus on the author Aaron Reynolds
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Monday, October 24, 2:45 – 3:15 pm – All things spooky
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Monday, November 14, 2:45 – 3:15 pm – Thankfulness
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Monday, December 12, 2:45 – 3:15 pm – Winter fun!
Each month a youth services librarian will deliver an interactive program including stories, movement, music, and some element of STEAM, and finish the half an hour session with either an art project or a science experiment.
Registration is required.
Families can go to the Lake Forest Library electronic calendar and click on the month and date of the Storytimes that they would like to attend.
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DPM Early Release Schedule Information
Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, we will have a one-hour Early Release each Monday, with the school day ending at 2:35 pm. This weekly collaboration time has been in place at the elementary schools and at LFHS for many years, allowing teachers to engage in valuable training and professional development. Sports and extracurriculars will occur as usual on Mondays at 3:45 pm.
After School Care Options:
Students who stay on the DPM campus after school may take advantage of the following options on Mondays:
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Silent Study Hall: Students can complete homework in the Cube and Haskins with supervision from Preferred Building Substitutes. Students can sign up each week for this option during homeroom on Mondays.
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CROYA Activities for 7th/8th Grade: CROYA is offering after-school opportunities on Monday for 7th and 8th graders starting at 2:30 pm. Please visit the CROYA website for more information.
Transportation: Bussing will still ONLY be offered at the end of the school day (Mondays at 2:35 pm, Tuesday-Friday 3:35 pm) following normal routes.
If a student chooses to utilize the after school care option, parents/guardians are responsible for arranging transportation.
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DPM New Family Information
Welcome to Lake Forest School District 67! We are excited to have you join the Deer Path family. As a reminder, school begins on Wednesday, August 24th at 8:35 am for students and additional information regarding the school year will be sent to families through the Parent Newsletter every Friday. The Parent Newsletter is a great way to stay connected to information related to our building.
For All New Families to Deer Path Middle School (DPM):
- A New Family Orientation for parents will be held on August 16th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Haskins (our 7/8 library) at DPM. If you park in the back lot, you can enter through Door K which is right up the ramp by the tennis courts. Look for the balloons!
For Incoming 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-Grade Students:
- A New Student Orientation (6-8) for our incoming Braves will be held on August 19th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Haskins at DPM. Students can enter the Haskins through Door K. This is the same location as the New Family Orientation for parents.
For Incoming 5th-Grade Students:
- Incoming 5th grade students will attend Web Day on August 19th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. More information regarding Web Day will be sent in a separate 5th grade communication.
We want to do all we can to help your child(ren) be successful at Deer Path. As such, we have chosen excellent faculty members to assist in your child’s development. If you have any questions related to a teacher’s course, curriculum or classroom management, we are confident that your child(ren)’s teacher is happy to assist and will provide you with information throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child(ren)’s teachers to set up a time to meet!
Just as teachers have the privilege of working directly with our students, our building level administrative staff is here to assist you throughout the year and during this transition! We are happy to help, so please reach out. Moreover, the APT is here to support! The APT will have a new parent coffee and meet up on September 12th at West Park from 9:00 - 10:30 am.
Our office staff and building administration information is included below for your reference:
5/6 Principal and Assistant Principal
- Megan Eigenrauch, 5/6 Principal - meigenrauch@lfschools.net
- Jeremy Fischer, 5/6 Assistant Principal - jfischer@lfschools.net
7/8 Principal and Assistant Principal
- Sam Paulsen, 7/8 Principal - spaulsen@lfschools.net
- Rob Wegley, 7/8 Assistant Principal - rwegley@lfschools.net
Deans of Culture
- Amanda Suarez (5/6) - asuarez@lfschools.net
- Ben Neidich (7/8) - bneidich@lfschools.net
Attendance Emails
Additional Information for New FamiliesBuilding Hours:
- Students can be dropped off in the front of the building as early as 8:05 am and the school day runs from 8:35 am to 3:35 pm. Pick up is in the back of the building for car riders. If your child(ren) ride(s) the bus, they will arrive at Deer Path around 8:20 am each day. Our offices are open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm each day.
Supply Lists:
- School supply lists can be found here.
New Student Testing:
- The office will be organizing new student placement testing the week of August 9th. Your child(ren) will be invited in to take a MAP test to help our scheduling process. For more information about the MAP test, please click here.
Walk-through Event:
- All families will be invited to attend a Walk-through Event on August 23rd. During this time, families (both parents and students) will have an opportunity to walk through their student's schedule and meet their teachers. You can bring your child(ren)’s school supplies and leave them in their locker at that time.
1st Day of School (August 24th) Logistics:
- Students will be dropped off at the normal drop off time and location for a full day of school. Drop off times are between 8:05 and 8:35 am and will be in the front of the building. The pick up time is 3:35 pm and is the back of the building. Students may also bike or walk to school. Bike racks are located near each entrance. The students will follow their full schedule for the day and will have lunch. Please send them a sack lunch OR have money on their school bucks account.
Before and After School Clubs/Activities:
- Students will learn about before and after school activities at an Activities Fair that will be held during lunch on September 8th. The club and activity options with sign-up information will then be posted on the website and students can participate in a variety of enrichment opportunities. More information about how your child can get involved to come!
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Health Reminders
District 67's medication policy requires that all medication be renewed at least annually.
If your child requires medication during the 2022-2023 school year, please have your physician complete the District 67 Medication Authorization form. Medication cannot be given at school without this form on file.
Click Here for the School Medication Authorization Form.
If your child requires emergency medication for allergies during the school year, please have your physician complete the FARE Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan.
Click Here for the Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan
Return all completed forms and prescribed medication to the school nurse at the beginning of the school year.
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Important Bus Route Information
Please note the changes for the 2022-2023 school year: District 67 bus routes are set by our transportation provider, Olson Transportation and District 67. This year, to aid in the efficiency of routes and ensure that students are transported to school in a timely manner, the majority of the door-to-door stops have been converted to corner stops.
District 67 (AM/PM) bus routes and times will be posted prior to the start of school on the Transportation page of the website. Routes are subject to minor time changes due to adding or deleting riders so please check routes often during the first few days of school.
Bus service is purchased during online registration. If you missed the registration window, you may still register and pay for bus service through the District Web Store (RevTrak), but we can not guarantee your child will be assigned a route before the first day of school. Your child may need to use the closest stop to your home until they are assigned to a route. For questions regarding bus registration, please contact Natalia Martinez, nmartinez@lfschools.net.
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iPad Swap and Pickup
No Appointment Needed!
Please come to the Deer Path Middle School Back Patio Door on these dates:
- August 18, 4:00-6:00pm
- August 19, 11:00am-1:00pm
- August 22, 2:00-4:00pm
Incoming 5th Grade Student
Fifth grade students who will be attending DPM are required to please bring back your District issued iPad to swap for a new iPad. You'll be excited to receive the new keyboard case with a new iPad. Make sure to upload anything from your camera roll to Google photos before you come.
What to Bring
All incoming 5th graders should bring back their District issued:
- charger ($30)
- iPad ($300)
- logitech crayon ($50)
(with photos uploaded to Google Photos).
Device Repair/Replacement Fees
If the device, case, charger, or other accessories are stolen, lost, mistreated, or damaged beyond normal usage, the student/parent(s) is/are responsible for the cost of the replacement or repair. If you leave the District and you do not return the device upon leaving, you will be charged for your device and all accessories.
Students New to the District in Grades 2-8?
Come pick up your District issued iPad.
NOTE: All kindergarten and 1st grade students will be receiving their District issued iPads during the first 2 weeks of school.
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Physicals and Immunizations
A physical exam recorded on the Certificate of Child Health Examination form must be completed within one year prior to kindergarten, sixth grade, and for new students entering the district from another state or country. All Immunizations must be completed and up to date according to the schedule of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The exam must be completed within one year of entering school at the required grade.
All children entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grade are required to have a dental examination. A vision examination is required for all students entering kindergarten or an Illinois public school for the first time.
Additional information and health forms can be found on the Health Services page of our website.
Sport Physicals are required each year for students who are participating in any interscholastic or intramural sports at DPM. It is required that the physical examination form be completed before tryouts. Parents and students are also required to review and return a signed copy of the Concussion Information Form if the student will be participating in any interscholastic sports.
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School Lunch
All District 67 students staying for lunch eat in the school lunchroom under supervision. Students may bring their lunch from home or purchase a lunch. Lunch service begins on the first full day of school and is in operation each full day school is in session. Quest Food Services manages the daily operations, including the preparation of all food, staffing, and service. Menus are shared with parents in their school newsletters and posted online.
Elementary students may order the meal listed on their monthly school menu. Deer Path Middle School students can select either the meal listed on their monthly school menu, or the "a la carte" selections. The meal listed on the menu includes:
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Elementary Schools: Daily Special/Entree or Cold Sandwich or Grab-and-go Salad
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DPM: Daily Special/Entree or Cold Sandwich or Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich or Grab-and-go Salad
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All: Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable
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All: Milk or 8 oz. Water
Lake Forest School District 67 and Quest Food Services are pleased to provide our families a convenient, easy and secure online prepayment service to deposit money into your child’s school meal account (www.myschoolbucks.com). This service also provides parents with the ability to view your child’s account balance, and print out a copy of your child’s eating history report.
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Important Back to School Upcoming Events
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Cherokee Elementary School
The dates listed below are current as of August 8, 2022. Please always check your school website for the latest news and events, and subscribe to your school calendars.
August 17 - 3:00 PM
Kindergarten Play Date
Cherokee Playground
August 18 - 5:30 PMNew Family Night
Cherokee Playground
August 23 - 8:00 AMSchool Walk-through: Grades 1-4
August 29 - 9:00 AMKindergarten Walk-through/Playdate
Cherokee Classrooms and Waveland Park
September 1 - 8:00 AMBoo Hoo Coffee for Kindergarten Parents
Cherokee Library or Blacktop
September 1 - 6:00 PMParent Information Night
Cherokee
September 21 - 9:30 AMCherokee APT Meeting
Cherokee Multi-purpose Room
September 23 - 4:30 PMBack to School Picnic
Cherokee Playground
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Deer Path Middle School
The dates listed below are current as of August 8, 2022. Please always check your school website for the latest news and events, and subscribe to your school calendars.
August 16 - 11:00 AM
New Family PARENT Orientation (for families new to the District only)
Haskins Center
August 18 - 9:00 AMDPM WEB Leader Training
Braves and Peck Gym
August 19 - 8:30 AMDPM Ambassador Training
August 19 - 9:00 AMDPM WEB Day - 5th Grade Orientation
Braves and Peck Gym
August 23 - 9:30 AMDPM 5th/6th Student Walk-through
August 23 - 9:30 AMDPM 7th/8th Student Walk-through
September 7DPM Picture Day
Haskins Center/Cube
September 8 - 11:00 AMDPM Student Activities Fair
Cafeterias
September 15 -DPM Parent Information Night
DPM Front Offices
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Everett Elementary School
The dates listed below are current as of August 8, 2022. Please always check your school website for the latest news and events, and subscribe to your school calendars.
August 7 - 2:00 PMKindergarten Playdate
Everett Playground
August 18 - 5:00 PMNew Family Night
Everett Playground
August 23 - 8:00 AMSchool Walk-through: Grades 1-4
August 26 - 3:00 PMNew Student Buddy Playdate (for new students and their assigned buddy)
Everett
August 29 - 8:15 AMKindergarten Walk-through
Everett
September 1 - 8:00 AMFlag Ceremony and Kindergarten Clap In and Boo Hoo Coffee for Kindergarten Parents
Everett Front of Building
September 1 - 6:00 PMParent Information Night
Everett
September 8 - 5:30 PMBack to School Family Picnic
Everett Playground
September 16Picture Day
September 21 - 10:30 AMAPT Meeting
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Sheridan Elementary School
The dates listed below are current as of August 8, 2022. Please always check your school website for the latest news and events, and subscribe to your school calendars.
Early ChildhoodAugust 19 - 9:15 AM
New Family Coffee/Tour (Early Childhood Families are Welcome!)
Sheridan Playground
August 26 - 10:00 AMEarly Childhood Walk-through/Parent Information Meeting: AM Class
Sheridan Front Office
August 26 - 1:00 PMEarly Childhood Walk-through/Parent Information Meeting: PM Class
Sheridan Front Office
August 29 - Normal Hours: AM (8:30-11:00am) and PM (12:00-2:30pm)Early Childhood First Day of School
September 9 - 5:30 PMBack to School Bash
Sheridan Blacktop
September 14 - 9:00 AMSheridan APT Meeting
Sheridan
September 22Picture Day
KindergartenAugust 19 - 9:15 AM
New Family Coffee /Tour
Sheridan Playground
August 24 - August 26Kindergarten Screening (by Appointment)
August 29 - 8:15 AM and 9:30 AM8:15 AM - Kindergarten Walk-through/Parent Information Meeting (Sheridan)
9:30 AM: Kindergarten Playdate after walk-through (West Park)
August 30 - August 31First Days of School for Kindergarten (Staggered Start)
September 1First Day of School for ALL Kindergarten
September 1 - 8:00 AMBoo Hoo Kindergarten Parent Coffee
Sheridan Library or Blacktop
September 9 - 5:30 PMBack to School Bash
Sheridan Blacktop
September 14 - 9:00 AMSheridan APT Meeting
September 22Picture Day
Grades 1-4August 19 - 9:15 AM
New Family Coffee/Tour (Early Childhood Families are Welcome!)
Sheridan Playground
August 23 - 8:00 AMSchool Walk-through: Grades 1-4
Sheridan Front Office
August 24First Day of School: Grades 1-4
September 1 - 6:00 PMParent Information Night
Sheridan
September 9 - 5:30 PMBack to School Bash
Sheridan Blacktop
September 14 - 9:00 AMSheridan APT Meeting
September 22Picture Day
