CONNECTIONS Living and learning in northwestern Lake County

A community magazine for Antioch, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst

IN THIS ISSUE District 34 construction on schedule and on budget Village of Antioch welcomes new Parks and Recreation Director District 117 high schools earn ‘Exemplary’ ratings from the state Election updates from Antioch Township District 41 board approves two referenda questions for April 2 ballot Lake Villa Township’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities District 114 focuses on social-emotional learning District 36 performs Hairspray Jr. SPRING 2019 ONNECTIONS, a quarterly magazine in publication since 2015, is a collaborative effort among several taxpayer-supported organizations to keep residents informed about news and events in Antioch, CLake Villa, and Lindenhurst. We hope you enjoy our spring 2019 issue. We appreciate your feedback. Please send comments or questions to [email protected]. AREA MAP

By the Numbers Antioch School District 34 Lakes Community High School Antioch Township

63% of voters said “yes” to D34 1,272 @LakesEagles Twitter 270 days — the number of referendum followers times Smouse Hall was used in 2018 $25.6 million invested in capital 2,193 @LakesEagles Facebook 144 days — the number of projects in D34 page likes times the Silo Room was used in 2018 Lake Villa Township Grass Lake District 36 284 passports were processed, including photos, in 2018 150 2018 Holiday Meal 100% of students are using Baskets provided to residents in need devices such as Chromebooks, laptops Antioch Community High School from Lake Villa Township Food Pantry or iPads to enhance their learning experience 333 people follow Principal Eric 1500 lbs. of fresh produce given Hamilton @ACHSSequoits on Twitter to residents in need from Lake Villa Antioch Public Library District Township Food Pantry Village of Antioch 136,045 people visited the library lbs. of food ordered from 18000 in 2018 7,000 colorful plastic eggs get Northern Illinois Food Bank in 2018 hidden each year for the Village of Antioch Eggcellent Easter Adventure (April 20). Kids: register today! 847-395-2160.

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Chamber of Commerce Village Hall 847-395-2233 847-356-6100 www.antiochchamber.org lake-villa.org Fire Department Police Department (non-emergency) (non-emergency) table of contents 847-395-5511 847-356-6106 Police Department Public Works Community School District 117 (non-emergency) 847-356-6100 847-395-8585 Lake Villa District Library Post Office 847-356-7711 847-395-3482 lvdl.org Antioch Community HS 17 Public Works Rescue Squad 847-395-1881 847-356-2992 Lakes Community HS 21 Economic Development Fire Department 847-395-1000 847-356-2525 Parks and Recreation Township Supervisor Elementary School Districts 847-395-2160 847-356-2116 Senior Center Lakevillatownship.org 847-395-0139 Township Assessor Antioch School District 34 10 Village Hall 847-356-2383 847-395-1000 Lvassessor.org www.antioch.il.gov Township Highway Dept. Lake Villa School District 41 28 Permits Coordinator 847-356-5831 Ext. 302 Lakevillatownship.org Fox Lake District 114 31 Building Inspector Ext. 309 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Grass Lake School District 36 32 Village Clerk Ext. 304 Lake Villa School District 41 847-356-2385 Electrical Inspector www.district41.org Ext. 22 Community People and Places Palombi Middle School EMA Director/Safety Inspector 847-356-2118 Ext. 30 Hooper Elementary School Village of Antioch 4 Township 847-356-2151 847-395-3378 antiochtownshipil.gov Thompson Elementary School Antioch Public Library District 10 847-265-2488

Contacts Township Assessor’s Office 847-395-1545 Martin Elementary School 847-245-3400 Antioch Township 25 Township Highway Dept. 847-395-2070 Community HS District 117 847-395-9001 Lake Villa District Library 27 Antioch Public Library District www.chsd117.org 847-395-0874 ww.apld.info Antioch Community HS Lake Villa Township 30 847-395-1421 LINDENHURST Lakes Community HS 847-838-7100 Calendar of Events 34 Village Antioch School District 34 847-356-8252 847-838-8400 www.lindenhurstil.org www.antioch34.com Police Department Antioch Elementary (non-emergency) 847-838-8901 847-356-5400 W.C. Petty Elementary Public Works 847-838-8101 847-356-8252 Hillcrest Elementary School ON THE COVER: Park District 847-838-8001 847-356-6011 Oakland Elementary School Antioch School District 34’s Master Facility lindenhurstparks.org 847-838-8601 Plan construction projects are on schedule Chamber of Commerce Antioch Upper Grade and on budget. Turn to pages 14 and 15 847-356-8446 847-838-8301 www.llvchamber.com Emmons School District 33 to view the progress at Oakland and W.C. 847-395-1105 Petty elementary schools. www.emmons33.org Grass Lake School District 36 847-395-1550 www.gls36.org Fox Lake Grade School District 114 Connections is designed by Laura Hickle. Mary Priller/MJPR 847-973-4028 Designs is a contributor for the magazine. Connections is www.d114.org printed by KK Stevens Publishing in Astoria, Illinois. 3 4 Village of Antioch | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 I daylight, the Parks and Recreation Departmentannounced daylight, theParksandRecreation onpage5. about Lauren more with herdecadesofexpertise inthefield.Learn joinedtheteaminDecemberand brings Kabrick. Lauren Lauren ofParksandRecreation, of AntiochDirector “Government.” including openings,canbefoundonline,underthetab as wellavolunteer. information, Detailsandmore Commission, Commission,Environmental and Fire Board, ParkCommission,PolicePension ofPlanning&Zoning Commissioner intheareas to getinvolvedasaVillage ofAntiochBoard posted. also Agendasandmeetingminutesare (874 MainStreet). second Mondayofeachmonth,7p.m.,atVillage Hall byattendingVillagemore Boardmeetingsheldonthe andspecialevents.Thepubliccanalsolearn programs tofacilities, development, topublicworksprojects, businessandeconomic online (antioch.il.gov),from theyear,throughout isconvenientlyavailable information Michael Garriganonpage6. Village ofAntiochCommunityDevelopmentDirector the next20years. anddevelopmentfor important decisionsguidinggrowth aframeworkformaking the planwasdeveloped,creating ourpublicinputprocess, Antioch community.Through ofour development andmeetingtheneedsinterests setsinplacetheVillage’sThis approval visionforfuture PlaninJanuary. Village ofAntiochComprehensive make thedifference. your supportandinvestingincommunities—you yearahead.Thankyoufor foragreat trustees andstaff, this communitymedium,howexcitedIam,alongwith Looking to warmer days, time outdoors and more days,timeoutdoorsand more Looking towarmer hiringofVillage therecent I’m alsoexcitedtoshare opportunitiesforVillage are There residents To helpyoukeepup-to-datewithwhat’sgoingon You abouttheplanwithinputfrom more canlearn ofthe include theapproval Recent updatestoshare the year’s start, and the perfect chance to share in chancetoshare the year’sstart,andperfect with you.ThisissueofConnectionsisthefirstsince want totakeamomentandwelcomeinthenewyear Village of Antioch:847-395-1000 •antioch.il.gov Plans Worth Sharing Plans Worth theMayor’sFrom Office Show this summer. Enjoy Antioch’s Classic Car [email protected]. toemail meat feel free If youhavesomethingtoshare, town. Antioch hasplanned.Ihopetoseeyouaround and thechancetoenjoymanythingsourVillage of listing isavailableonline. a blanketorlawnchair, allset.Acomplete andyou’re car showonAugust1.Makeplanswithfriends,bring dates withamixoftunesandfavorites,classic with “TheHatGuys.”It’sfollowedbysevenThursday Drive)beginJune13, Entertainment Center(Skidmore atthe William E.Brook lineup. Outdoorperformances the “It’sThursday”FREEsummerconcertseries I look forward to things greening upwithspring, I lookforwardtothingsgreening —Mayor Lawrence “Larry”Hanson —Mayor Lawrence [email protected] antioch.il.gov 847-395-1000 Village of Antioch | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 5 Her passion and skillset come fromHer passion and skillset on best ways to collaborate on currenton best ways to collaborate and future She would like opportunities. to see some adventure components and themes trending in future designs, park and tackle projects that will set the currentframework for bringing trends initiatives to residents. Play in Park a camp counselor the beginnings as teams fromand lifeguard, to building the groundthe up. She served as Director of Recreation and Camping Hills for many for the YMCA in Vernon years and prides herself on ensuring safe, high-quality, and innovative programming. She graduated from “Lauren brings a great perspective to the role,” said with her husband, Zane, Kabrick resides in Wauconda can learn more about Antioch Parks and Recreation You Penn State University with a degree in Organizational Penn State University with a degree in Organizational Leadership, and holds a master’s from Black Hills State is also a Certified University in Strategic Leadership. She Park and Recreation Professional through the National and Recreation and Park Association (www.nrpa.org) and Recreationa longtime member of the Illinois Park Association (www.ilipra.org). “Outside play Jim Keim. of Antioch Administrator, Village and outdoors are look at that and important, and how we approach things. Lauren’s vision and leadership, for not only Antioch parks and programs today, but for future the best to the needs, will help us to continue to bring community and residents.” and their two children, daughter Quinn and son Jaxon. She enjoys the outdoors, time with family, and the chance to enjoy a good book. by calling 847-395-2160, online at antioch.il.gov, stopping by on Holbek Drive, or following on Facebook. ew leadership with a perspective ew leadership with spaces on multigenerational Village is at the helm at the

Kabrick plans to work with the community and groups The Village has an ever-popular and high-use network and high-use network has an ever-popular The Village “I am excited to be working with Antioch Parks and “I am excited to be working with Antioch Kabrick accepted the position in

arts, nature and wellness. the year, from free (beginning June 13), to sports, concerts the year, a wide array of programs and special events throughout thrill and summer hotspot. Parks and Recreation also hosts Chain O’Lakes, and the Antioch Aqua Center, the water Center, Chain O’Lakes, and the Antioch Aqua celebration, Pedersen Park, with waterfront views of the play, refurbished 125-year as part of the community’s Centennial Park hosts a castle playground for creative of flagship and community parks. The well-known of flagship and community parks. The one-size-fits-all profession.” experiences for all ages. Parks and Recreationa is not parks, community spaces, and aquatic center, to provide center, parks, community spaces, and aquatic important to ensure that we are maximizing the use of our spaces that encourage multigenerational users. It’s spaces that encourage multigenerational Recreation,” for creating said Kabrick. “I’m a champion all generations in the fun and experiences. position, and is excited to share her approach to involving to blending her more into the than 20 years of expertise diverse community. She looks forward diverse community. She looks forward helping to serve Antioch’s growing and the department. team, as part of the Village December, excitement and vision you bring to excitement and vision warm welcome to you and all the readers like to extend a would Connections community and Welcome, Lauren! Our Welcome, director. to introduce Lauren as its Kabrick . The Village is pleased Department. The Village Antioch Parks and Recreationof Antioch Parks and Looks to CreateLooks Spaces Multigenerational New Leadership at VillageLeadership New and Recreation Parks of Antioch Meet Lauren Meet Kabrick N 6 Village of Antioch | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 T Development Director, that MichaelGarrigan.“Itprovides inguidingourcommunity,” saidCommunity as aresource services. “We plan verypleasedto havetheapproved are economy, businessdiversity,tourism,education,and healthylifestyles,openspace,theenvironment, recreation, pedestrian connectivityandaccessibility,entertainment, things astheVillage’s andhistoriccharacter, atmosphere that encompassessuch values andhopesforthefuture Community Vision,” ofthecommunity’s anexpression onthe“Antioch rests decades. Itsintegrityandforethought existing planservingwithupdatesandamendmentsfor years. to25,00030,000inthenext 20 at anestimatedgrowth looking withacommunityof14,000residents, apropos, And,thetimeis impact thequalityoflifeforresidents. forpolicy-makingdecisionsthatcanlargelydirection land-use decisions, andprovides the community,future of map,takesintoconsiderationanticipatedgrowth road for ResidentsandCommunity QualityofLife PlanConsidersGrowth, Approved for theFuture Antioch’s PlanSetsVision Comprehensive This newplanisthefirstadoptedsince1991,with Comprehensive Plan.Theplan,avisionary Comprehensive ofits with approval setting sightsonthefuture he Village ofAntiochbeganthenewyear visitors from Chicagolandandbeyond, that helpspurthe visitors from withsomanythat callit“home”andcountless resonates the importanceofmaintaining thatsmall-townfeel Resultsconsistentlyemphasized needs andinterests. included publicinputandsurveys tohelpdetermine half. withinamileand boundaries andunincorporated areas, locatedwithintheVillage’severything currently municipal The plancovers and waterways,allthatAntiochoffers. corridor, trails,lakes farmland, ofopenspace,rare toacres and long-established,thevibrantdowntownindustrial inneighborhoods, andfostered place iscreated bothnew Thatsenseof important senseof‘place’forresidents.” support, designedto: community andstrong publicinputprocess robust Planwasdevelopedwitha The Comprehensive The plan was adopted after a two-year process, which The planwasadoptedafter atwo-yearprocess, • • • COMPREHENSIVE PLANDESIGN support decisionsthatimpactthecommunity. afactualandobjectivebasisto plan provides The Support inthedecision-makingprocess. with industrialandmanufacturingcorridors. along vitality ofthedowntownandMainStreet, to enhancethe strategies anddiscussionareas economicdevelopment.Itprovides Promote distinctive senseofplace. appearance ofourcommunity,andfostersa time, givessuccessiveguidanceforshapingthe continuityacross continuity.Itprovides Provide Village of Antioch | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 7 The Comprehensive Plan is available for viewing and plan, the community and leadership express a collective vision and a desire to work together for best outcomes. download online at antioch.il.gov. Those with questions are also welcome to call Michael Garrigan at 847-395-1000, ext. 311, or email, [email protected].

With the Village of Antioch being part of one of the the Village With

lanes and trails for hiking. Through the making of this highly-ranked interests like pedestrian/recreational bike residents projected by 2030), public transportation, to streets and infrastructure, growth and Census data (30,000 of focus on things such as metro and national trends, and economic development, with chapters and core areas Plan provides for a balanced approach to new growth and trends,” said Mayor Larry Hanson. The Comprehensivetrends,”The and Hanson. Larry Mayor said is comprehensive, yet flexible to accommodate for needs to continue here. Providing for that is having a plan that community’s future. We want the highest quality of life community’s future. We strategy. “It’s vital for us to look ahead, and plan for our and not just “keeping pace,” is important to the overall most desirable counties in Illinois to live, going beyond thriving, successful community. with neighbors, better opportunities, and for a continued valuable assets for a high quality of life, better connections plan as a guide, the Village is in a strong position with plan as a guide, the Village maintain that small-town feel,” said Garrigan. With the Garrigan. With maintain that small-town feel,” said community, based on models and expectations, yet community, based on models and expectations, is how to add the 10-15,000 anticipated people to our is how to add the 10-15,000 anticipated and data, for decisions relating to growth. “The challenge relocation. It providesinsight and direction, with facts decisions of prospective firms or for new development contains valuable information that helps drive location It will also help promote economic development and development, tax incentives, and historic preservation.development, tax incentives, and historic guide such things as decisions on public and private land guide such things as decisions on public elevate a downtown renaissance. The approved plan will more places to enjoy, continue to candy shop, niche retail and hometown theater, an old-time hometown theater, local economy. Things like the 8 Village of Antioch | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 intersection. point aboutaquartermilewestofitscurrent willhaveitsconnecting road once farm which isownedbyAntiochTownship. The itdoesnotinvolveaportion of SequoitCreek; west oftheCanadianNationaltracksto place. fundingmechanismisin begin onceasecure will replacement meeting.Theroad information detailsatapublic and discusstheproject 8,000 vehiclesperdaywouldusetheroad. with taxesandthelocaleconomy.”Anestimated7,000to attractivetodevelopers,helping parcels lookmuchmore inplace,these Once wehavetheestablished,bestroad butalsotoexpandthetaxbase. and accessibleroad, Village AdministratorJimKeim.“We wantnotonlyasafe for businessdevelopment,commercial andindustrialuse. attractive Theendgamewillalsoprove highest concern. vehiclesandpedestrians, isof safety ofthoseontheroad, ofthistypecanbeinconvenient,theoverall improvements years.Although isanticipatedtotaketwothree project paths, extendingutilities,andinstallingtrafficsignals.The laneswithcurbs,gutters,sidewalksand tothree road forsuchthingsaswideningthe $12 million,willprovide The plan,withanestimatedcostbetween$10millionto posessafetyconcerns. burdened withexpansivegrowth, it. andrelocate pursues aplantorebuild to DevelopersandTax Base Safety, Improve Attractive Prove ‘New’ GrimmRoadWill Route inAntioch Road Work PavesWay forImproved A The closing affects the portion from just theportionfrom The closingaffects Village officialsmetinJanuarytoauthorizetheclosure “It’s notgoingtolookanythinglikeitistoday,”said whichhasdeterioratedovertimeandbeen The road expand thetaxbase.” road, butalsoto safe andaccessible We wantnotonlya “ closed for improvements astheVillageclosed forimprovements ofAntioch between Routes83and173,willbetemporarily portion ofGrimmRoad,awell-knownshortcut Village Administrator — JimKeim ANTIOCH.IL.GOV/PUBLIC-WORKS/ under consideration. is Potentialfundingofthistypetowardstheproject roads. including value tobeusedforavarietyofimprovements, land mechanism whichallowstaxespaidonincreased financing), avaluablefinancing district (taxincremental after annexation. buttheideadidnotmoveforward here, reconstruction than adecadeago,AntiochTownship road considered the Village withapurchase More ofanadjacentproperty. portion ofGrimmRoadthatisclosingwasinheritedby attractiveforcommercial The will prove prospects. updatesandadjustments,ultimately, infrastructure forneededsafetyand vehicle accidents.Theplanprovides numberoftraffic-related location hasseenagrowing The anticipated closure dateisFebruary25. The anticipatedclosure Public Works Departmentat847-395-1881. at antioch.il.gov.You canalsocalltheVillage ofAntioch during constructionandtokeepup-to-dateontheproject MORE INFORMATION: GO ONLINEFOR The area around GrimmRoadisdesignatedasaTIF around The area hassafetyandflowinmind.The The rework/redesign Note: Attimeofprinting,GrimmRoadhasnotyetbeenclosed. encouragedtoplantheirtravelaccordingly Residents are Village of Antioch | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 9

0874 395 Con at the Antioch Library. the at Con Antioch www.apld.info ~ 847 ~ www.apld.info Limits will apply. Come early for the best Come picks! early willLimits apply. and the first ever Mini first ever and the Young and old are invited to this years Free and to this Book Day Comic old areYoung years invited Saturday, 4 ~May 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY your favorite fan wear to have awearwinning basket. chancea fan at prize to have favorite your Free Comic Books will be available from 9 till 2 or while suppliestill last. available from 92 be or will Free Books Comic No registration required. Dress up as your comiccharacterfavorite on Dressor put registration up as No required. your Activities at the days event will opps,games, andcrafts, photo more! event include atActivities days the Go online to view a full list of databases and to preview the full calendar of monthly events. monthly full of the calendar to preview and a fulldatabases of list to view Go online 10 District 34 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 Laura Davis, Early Childhood Teacher Early Davis, By Laura create our goals. Given and our the age create usedto answerswere children’s another.friends toone good The goodworkers and be we couldbe the studentshow classes, Iasked skills basedonthe needs of my build that Iwanted to Since Iknew our focus. to as agroup determine community. We learning then worked classroom the focusforour became interpersonal skills.Theseskills working onschoolreadiness and p.m. ECsections are a.m. and My goals. mission, vision,rules,and classroom our represent to visually of a tree a dashboardinthe form created Childhood (EC)classrooms School District34, our Early improvement model inAntioch Learning Community in Early Learning Classrooms CommunityinEarlyLearning Learning Two toDevelopingaClassroom Approaches Following the continuous Following the Data Centers support to accomplish, but the result support toaccomplish, buttheresult and this takesteacher coaching students, of my developmental level on the needed area(s). focus reinforcement expectation and the frequently, I re-teach as goals demonstrating skills inoneormore the children not see do way. Ifwe will seegrowth the across year this we didoneachgoal. Hopefully we a graphto show the how children the datain compile the leavesand I take down period the benchmark leaf. At of color the end its own goals. our classroom Each goalhas the child for helping usworkon to recognition give and the tree on of our goaltargets, we hangaleaf student demonstratingknowledge a what focusing remember we are on. us to help for each with visuals displayed onatree in ourclassroom, is that we haveobtainable goals Every time a teacher or apeersees District 34 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 11 m oo assr l Classroom Classroom Community Learning in Ginny Smith’s C Preschool “I can count to 5, 10, 15, and 20.” name, and I can “I can find my name, I can spell my write my name.” Ginny Smith attended the ClassroomGinny Smith attended Learning Ginny chose two goals from the Illinois Early Learning • • that show whereThe students place stickers on posters had a discussion Once this was completed, the class Finally, the students have a “Zipper Club” chart where Ginny Smith’s Preschool Class has embraced the Community Cohort #2 led by Dr. Marino during Summer Marino #2 led by Dr. Community Cohort started planning for her students 2019. Ginny immediately to be part of the process. It has been fascinating to see our youngest learners grasp the process of being in charge of their own learning. Standards and representedcan” the goals using “I the other for statements. One goal was for Math and Literacy. skills. Ginny chose they land with their math and literacy students to be awareto not use specific names and allow of their own stickers. learnto talk about ideas for how they will and to count recognize that the more their letters. The class decided they practice, the more they will learn. They also made would help each a commitment to one another that they other learn their numbers and letters. The students agreed that they will move stickers as their skills develop. they are learning to zip their own coats. Once they are able to zip their own coats, they are their able to add name to the “I Can Zip My Coat” chart. Classroom Learning grow Community and will continue to in their skills throughout the 2018-2019 school year. Data Folders Data Child-Led Conferences

Our students would students would shareOur progress with families at In lieu folders, for this age of data group my class used

things we still need to work on. or challenging. We talk about things we are good at, and we are good at, about things talk We or challenging. children reflect on whether work they are doing is easy work they children on whether reflect the EC classroom. We use simple language to help the the EC classroom. We share with families “a day in the life” of their student in family and staffpresent. This allowed us to authentically classroom environment rather than at a large table with classroom environment rather than at a large about their work if they were filmed in their familiar youngest learnersyoungest share informationable to were better meetings in person or via video recordings. Some of our Some or via video recordings. in person meetings representation of his/her effort. meeting the goal, he/she received a sticker as a visual focus on, and every time the child put in work towards goal cards. Children worked with me to choose goals to Children worked with goal cards. 12 District 34 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 S Work andTake HomeProgram iPad1:1Update—Committee D34 Introduces items: monthly andworkingbehind thescenesonfollowing task.” teacher orjudgingadiscrete designed toevaluatealesson,asopposedrating to othermodelsfortechnologyintegration,theTIMis toteacherpractice. Incontrast related theory andresearch framework oftheTIMisbasedinconstructivistlearning developmentfacilitators.Thetheoretical professional evaluators,and school leaders,coaches,researchers, pedagogically soundtechnologyintegrationforteachers, acommonvocabularyfor their website,“Itprovides Accordingto use oftechnologytoenhancelearning. aframeworkfordescribingandtargetingprovides the adopted TIM,Technology IntegrationMatrix,which our districthas integrate technology.Currently, forstudentsandbetter help topersonalizelearning teachingtotheirstudents. already to whattheyare individuals andteamsofteacherstoadaptthetechnology Technology Specialistshavebeenworkingwith • The District’sTechnology Committeehasbeenmeeting manyinstructionalframeworksthat are There and curriculum.Additionally,ourInstructional comfortable withintegratingiPadsintotheclassroom beginningtofeelmore are tudents andstaff address: ofaDistrict34CCSD1:1Handbookto Production ✓ and troubleshooting steps. and troubleshooting acceptable use iPad basics,such asuseandcare, learning: iPads hasimpactedtheirinstructionandstudents’ excitement andengagementtoeverydaylearning. bringinganewlevelof useofresources, and effective and teachersembracetheDistrict’sgoalofefficient has beenmetwithunwaveringenthusiasm,asstudents theDistrict.Theimplementationof1:1technology across isquicklytransforming and student,thelookoflearning the fulldeploymentofiPadstoeachbuilding,classroom • thevoicesofteachersandhowhaving Hear from District34!With isinfullswingthroughout Learning • I have received such positive feedback from the suchpositive feedbackfrom I havereceived work toanaudience oftheirteachersand parents. toshow their proud to useSeesawandtheyare highlymotivated are and videos.Thechildren theuse ofdrawingtools,photos, through learned use SeesawontheiriPadsto showwhattheyhave Thestudents Seesaw todocumenttheirlearning. “My kindergarten andfirstgradestudentsloveusing Planning forTechnology Nights: Information ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Return ofdeviceattheendschoolyear.Return and insurancefeestructure. ofthedevice, expectations ownership andcare Technology the toaddress &SecurityAgreement and staff. DistrictSupportedAppsforbothstudents Core lost, stolenorbroken. Responsibilities, suchaswhattodoifaniPadis and expectations. Review oftheDistrict34CCSD1:1Handbook accommodate fortheneedsofourfamilies. locationsto held ontwonightsatdifferent devices beingsenthomewithourstudents; Planned inearlyspringtwoweekspriorto iPads inAction District 34 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 13 continues to broadencontinues its technology and develop and move to partake be able will our students base, grade classroom, well. In our 3rd forward as the alreadystudents have to use had the opportunity a presentation to collaborate on the iPads together. iPads to share used the on individual ideas We’ve classroom to sorted those ideas expectations, then create the group. expectations for the 1:1 By using areinitiative, students also provided opportunity the for more learning individualized by using programs levels. The excitement they have that adjust to their for learningthe iPads has been amazing. I’m with of it!” — Lisa Palmisano, 3rd grateful to be a part Grade Teacher is found in my 5th grade “My favorite 1:1 activity areGuitar Unit. Students a choice of two apps given — to share— iMovie and Thinglink their knowledge guitar we had learnedof the parts of the in class. Thinglink with Students can make a movie trailer or and name the photos, videos and links that exhibit This gives the students different parts of the guitar. an opportunity to create while showing what they have learned in class.” — Sarah Amrein, Music Grades 2-5 Teacher, • 2019-2020 school year. These standards-aligned master 2019-2020 school year. documents have been designed to help createcontinuity in each classroom, across level, and in each each grade school, ensuring all standards are taught and assessed and that students are provided with rich, inquiry-based learning experiences and lessons that help them to not only understand, but engage with the content, in turn creating thoughtful, civic-minded students who will be active and contributing members of their communities. odeled after the College, Career and Civic State Life (C3) Framework for Social Science the Rigor Standards: Guidance for Enhancing

parents They love to get a glimpse of my students. into what their child is learning at school and to see their child’s progress.” — Katie Koczorowski, Interventionist “District 34’s 1:1 initiative, where students have their own iPad, is providing amazing opportunities for them to expand upon their learning. As our society

• During this collaborative time, teachers have been Spearheaded by the Teaching and Learning Department by the Teaching Spearheaded The Social Science Learning Standards are approached

lay the foundation for district-wide implementation for the literacy unit at all grade levels. working to create curricular scope and sequences that will key shifts, which include the incorporation of a financial Standards, with a strong emphasis on understanding the throughout the year to study the Social Science Learning teams of teachers from all grade levels have been meeting Studies, Science & Assessment Coordinator from the ROE, into all K-8 Social Science classrooms. and with the guidance of Shay McCorkle, the ELA, Social needed to fully implement these inquiry-based standards Regional Office of Education (ROE) to begin the process District 34 has forged a partnership with the Lake County a partnership with the Lake District 34 has forged 2019 school year, Antioch Community Consolidated School Antioch Community 2019 school year, and taught simultaneously. Over the course of the 2018- elementary and secondary schooling. from two lenses, inquiry skills and disciplinary concepts, and be able to do in six core areas as a result of their what all students in all Illinois public schools should know what all students in all Illinois public Illinois State Learning Standards for Social Science define of K-12 Civics, Economics, Geography and History, the of K-12 Civics, Economics, Geography

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The Warrior Weekly ofeverything isaweeklybroadcast Antioch Warriors. alegacyforfuture together tocreate During afeedback andanalysisperiodin mid-January According toYRUHmemberBrandonAlmaria, While itwasconceivedbylastyear’scompany,this Upper GradeSchool(AUGS)in2014,startedtowork Driven CompanyfoundedbystudentsatAntioch ast year, Why Are You Here (YRUH)?, AStudent- for lifebeyond theeducationalsystem. thenext generation substantivework,and prepare create importantly, sparkanimaginative mindtothinkcritically, but,more testscores, to beusedto,notonlyimprove iPads andschoolpolicies,they willundoubtedlybeatool continuetobemade As updatesandimprovements is positive. everyday lifeatAUGS,the initial prognosis or makingaGoogledocatthesametime.” whiletakingnotes also nicetobeableusesplitscreen tasksthatneeded togetdone.It’s scheduling different together. “We usedtheiPadstotakenotesonideasand to completethesevideoshasaneasiertimeworking According tomemberCaileyMiller, assigned thegroup completion ofthistaskhasbeenexpeditedbyiPadusage. expectation videosusingtheiPads.Thecollaboration and new PositiveBehaviorIntervention&Supports(PBIS) viewership andsubscriptions. school-issued iPads,theWarrior Weekly in hasincreased easilybyusing them.” Happily,withthisdata,created we allhaveourownandyoucandoeverythingon efficientwiththeirworkbecause everyone to…bemore has, accordingtomemberJuliaKraus,“…allowedfor use viewershipandsubscribers.Thiscreative to increase campaign apromotional theyneededtocreate realize us toadjustourweeklyepisodesandmadethecompany Thisdataallowed show viewershipstatisticsandtrends. barcharts to abletousetheiPadscreate we were While itwilltaketimetofully integrateiPadsinto Here?Are ofcreating isalsointheprocess YouWhy Why Are You Here? members Antioch District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 17 phenomenal and dedicated phenomenal and dedicated same level of the staff. With care and love that I applied to the Johnny Jump-Up as a child, the teachers are caring for the students. The staff has created engaging activities, integrated technology seamlessly, included student interests in projects, and facilitated On Friday, November 9, Antioch hosted the DISTRICT However, what has been most impressive what has is the However, Eric Hamilton Principal Antioch Community High School . Over thirty local ASSEMBLY VETERANS DAY veterans with ties to the community attended the assembly, including parents, grandparents, and alumni. There were also several community dignitaries in attendance. This 190 all-school assembly included Antioch Scout Troop to present the colors, drama students who read original poetry and performed a skit, performances throughout and retired the program and choir, from band, orchestra, Prior Navy Master Chief Kevin Brylski as the guest speaker. Program students hosted to the assembly, the Transition a breakfast for the veterans and their guests. This event recognized and celebrated the service and sacrifice of our community members. learners accepted Our students that strive for excellence. effective by employing the challenge effortdoing and levels. Some of those to achieve at high their best for Dance team qualifying included: the achievements tournament;the state selected to students being several being selected event; Cale Wolf sing at a national choir and receiving honors at the All-State Jazz the highest boys’ basketball team continuing to Band Festival; our the Chess team having success at “stack the plaques”; multiple tournaments; speech and debate team arguing the of achievement; the wrestlerstheir way to high levels of excellence; and the productioncontinuing a tradition of . the winter play, The Matchmakers of the students, led by a academic achievement student growth a daily basis. Through on their efforts, the of the community, talents of the students, and the support of their efforts,we continue to excel. As validation designated as an Antioch Community High School was Board of Education, Exemplary School by the Illinois State School is one of meaning that Antioch Community High Illinois! the top 10% of schools in the state of Antioch Community High School was Antioch Community High s a child, every spring I s a child, received Jump- a “Johnny tricolor) flower Up” (Viola designated as an Exemplary School by designated as an Exemplary the Illinois State Board of Education, High meaning that Antioch Community of schools in School is one of the top 10% the state of Illinois! A seedling as a gift. I spent days as a gift. I spent days seedling watering it, the flower, caring for moving it to where we had the house, talking most sunlight in the it grow.to it, and watching After be readya month or so, it would The to plant in the backyard. flower was representativeof new growth that would occur as the

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semester classes and began building a community of semester classes and began building The staff “jumped up” and welcomed students to second experience for our students at a time when it’s the coldest. experience for our students at a time Entertainment to produce a highly visual and auditory Instead of a Turnabout dance, we contracted BOOM! preparation festival in February. for our Winterfest by celebrating with a live DJ during lunch hours in by celebrating with a live DJ during the challenge and demonstrated success in many ways. the challenge and demonstrated success responsible, and proud. The staff and students accepted be a Sequoit: respectful, demonstrate what it is to them to “jump up” and it. In other words, I wanted new path towards achieving continue success or find a and make a commitment to and staff to look inward I challenged the students our educational community. winter break and reestablish opportunity for our students to come together after the students to come together after the opportunity for our for high school. As the second semester started, it was an the second semester started, it was for high school. As snow moved off and the days warmed. The same is true 18 Antioch District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 in thisevent. thank allalumniwhoparticipated involvement incampuslife. We hard,andtheir if classeswere general collegeexperiences, college, theirschoolofchoice, iftheyattended ranged from; they didaftergraduation.Questions onwhat ask questionscentered give studentstheopportunityto toschoolinJanuary returned Champney, andMichaelVolkmar Jr. Samantha JoyclynCrawford, for theeveningwere; with anAcademic,AthleticandActivityFair. Emcee’s in attendancethatevening.Theyconcludedthenight has tooffer. We had255outof306soon-to-beSequoits thebuildingandseeallpossibilitiesACHS through abletowalk 2023 OPENHOUSE.Studentswere SequoitsandtheirfamiliesattheCLASSOF future students daily. Heckinger andTAB membersservedanestimated300+ taking theirfinals.BarbMason,KathleenStewart,Jan is designedtomeetstudents’nutritionalneedsprior EXAM BREAKFAST forallstudents.Traditionally, this (TAB)Advisory Board hostedtheninthannualFINAL collecting $327.00. took inamultitudeoftoystohelptheircause,alongwith MISSION. TOYSFORTOTS,ledbyDonnaCorcoran, purchasing OPENARMS giftsforfamiliesthrough thisyearby season alittlebrighterfor36children A PANEL OFACHSALUMNI On January16,Antiochopeneditsdoorstowelcome Center’sTeen andLearning The Information helpedmaketheholiday Antioch studentsandstaff their questions. how tospeakwiththeirchildaboutvaping,andanswer tipson vaping,provided studentsare described where theyshowedwhatvapingdeviceslooklike, presentation, ANTIOCH COMMUNITYHIGHSCHOOL.Duringthe ofVAPING onthereality information presented AT Counselor) andGrantMurray(ACHSDeanofStudents) Heintz(ACHS youth vaping.OnJanuary28,Brett isanimportantfirststepinaddressing products teens toview“vaping”asharmless. contain nicotine.Thesemisconceptionshaveleadsome thatmoste-cigarettes notaware andsomeare as harmful teensdonotviewtheseproducts it is1in5.Furthermore, now usingane-cigarette; 10 highschoolstudentsreported U.S. FoodandDrugAdministration,in2017,justover1 the from middle andhighschoolstudents.Perareport amongboth themostcommonly-usedtobaccoproduct are popularamongteens.Infact,they becoming increasingly Trophy for JV!Congratulations–statequalifiers! walked awaywith4individualmedals,anda1stplace ILLINOIS CHESSLEAGUETOURNAMENT,and Learning more about the different types of e-cigarette typesofe-cigarette aboutthedifferent more Learning alsoknownas“vapes”or“juuls”,are E-cigarettes, Cole Ellars(undefeatedinJV) Ethan Losinger(undefeatedinJV) David Donahue(3rdplaceonboard6) Jackson McKinney(3rdplaceonboard4) IllinoisChessLeagueTournament:Medalists atNorthern ACHS CHESSTEAMcompetedattheNORTHERN throughout thecountry. throughout ofstudents humanitarian efforts academic excellenceand AWARD for theCARSONSCHOLAR nominated AngelinaBuchino The SocialStudiesdepartment . This award recognizes . Thisawardrecognizes Antioch District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 19 honors at the ILLINOIS was Choir The ACHS Madrigal High The Antioch Community ACHS students performed at the received BEST-IN- Cale Wolf Joyclyn Crawford, Erika Fine ArtsFine Highlights the invited to sing on once again MORNING STEVE COCHRAN . The WGN 720 AM SHOW ON students were a part of the morning show process and got to see the The choir sang new studio for WGN. hundredsseveral songs for the of who listen to this thousands of people station every morning. School Theater Department presented YOU CAN’T its fall show IT WITH YOU. In this TAKE audience hilarious comedy the followed along with Alice and Tony as they navigated their way through their extreme families, and came to termsno one is with the fact that normal. annual PERFORMING ARTS GALA, held on December HOLIDAY 7. A variety of acts performed, everything from and playing singing instruments. It was a fun evening for everyone. STATE MUSIC EDUCATORS JAZZ ALL-STATE ASSOCIATION in January. This BAND FESTIVAL is a well-deserved honor for a student with an unparalleled work ethic. Mehring, Marcella Rivera, Shannon Price, and Cale Wolf were selected for the AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION HONOR’S CHOIR. These students submitted audition tapes along with thousands of high school and collegiate students from across the country. They participated at the national conference in Kansas City, 2. MO, from February 27–March Having students make this national choir is a huge accomplishment for Antioch Community High School, and we are very proud of them.

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. website: www.isac.org been recognizedbeen by the process qualifications and about the on ISAC’s can be found for selection a certificate a certificate this spring. More achievement later recognizing their information . Students will be recognized. Students SCHOLARS awarded and STATE as 2019-20 Shannon Price, and Cale Wolf Wolf Cale and Price, Shannon Honors Choir students Joyclyn Crawford, Erika Mehring, Marcella Rivera, Marcella Mehring, Erika Crawford, Joyclyn students Choir Honors 20 Antioch District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 Cheer Team –2NDPLACE, SECTIONALS&3RD PLACE STATE! (2ndyearina row) and XavierSanchez. Volkmar, NiallSchoenfelder, ChadCowart,MaxNess Elijah Reyes,DevinNobling,JackieSistrunk,Mikey Lehn,AlexBarbarise,DannyMcPherson, Drew are: Advancing tournament. for theIHSASectionalwrestling qualified record with 11wrestlers last fiveyears)Aschool Wrestling –REGIONALCHAMPIONS(4thtimeinthe Dance Team –NLCCCHAMPIONS,5THINSTATE close toa300gameinthesecondwith280. AlyssaOlsonwitha1182.came and sophomore juniorAllisonKanewitha1188 third placemedalswere for6games.Closelyfollowedsecondand a 1190score AllyssaTannerGrove. with wasmedalistfortheregional qualified fortheIHSASectional inPoplar Tournament REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!Theteamasawhole Bowling Team –NLCCTOURNAMENT& accolades: Athletics Allyssa Tanner –REGIONALBOWLINGMEDALIST Alyssa Olson–NLCCBOWLINGMEDALIST Congratulations tothefollowingfortheirhonors/ Piper Foote–WESTERNILLINOIS,softball Zoe Semersky–WOOSTERCOLLEGE,fieldhockey –DEPAUWAbby Pyburn UNIVERSITY , softball hockey Karina Steitz–EARLHAMCOLLEGEinIndiana,field College LevelNextYear Sequoits CommittoPlaying YEAR, BASEBALL Chris Malec–CLASS3AAREACOACHOFTHE –IHSFCAHALLOFFAME, FOOTBALL Mike Gordy Staff Football –DylanCzerlanis EAST TEAMFORTHEICASHRINEGAME 2018 IHSFCAALL-STATE TEAM-6A Lakes District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 21 akes welcomed the Class of 2023 on – Lakes welcomed the Class of 2023 on In the end, the success of our students can be David Newberry Principal Lakes Community High School measured in many ways as they move on to college or the world of work. Upon graduation we want our students to have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build strong relationships with others in our diverse world. If they can do that, we believe the other indicators of success will be present as well. Wednesday, January 16 for Open House. Current eighth graders Wednesday, to learn about course attended with their parents or guardians offeringseither and the many ways they can get involved at Lakes, National Honor Society through clubs or athletics. Pictured here, pose for a tweet and some NHS members sponsor Lauren Tobin greeting future Eagles. (photo courtesy Tobin) of Lauren Open House n January 16 we n January the welcomed Class of incoming 2023 to Lakes Community 2023 to Lakes High School. During this annual 8th Grade we Open House event, to orient the families our school and share information about the opportunities available O

We also encourage our students to have We school. one college level experience in high That experience could be through an Advanced Placement class or through our feel that having a Campus. We Technology college level experience within the structure of a supportive high school environment will create students who are comfortable challenging themselves after they graduate. The last thing we really stress with our students is to have a get involved in extracurricular activities. We variety variety of athletic opportunities and a large I like to think we have of clubs/organizations. something for everyone. These experiences allow our students to challenge themselves in areas outside of the classroom, and there is no substitute for the positive connections they make with peers during these activities. We encourage parents during the course We selection processto help their students choose at least one class they will enjoy a every day. The analogy I use is, “Find career you enjoy and you will never work students want our a day in your life.” We it to enjoy their time at Lakes and hope leads to them taking pride in their school community.

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things that we do. Those include: classes they would like to take. strong belief at Lakes and it encompasses many have a discussion with their student about what have a discussion with their student school and with the information they need to with a strong of our beliefs as a understanding community. We want families to leave that night community. We many opportunities we have for students in our many opportunities the majority of the staffthe majority of the is on hand to share the activities. This is an exciting night for Lakes, as activities. This is an in both our course offeringsin both our course and extra-curricular Letter fromLetter Newberry Dave Principal 22 Lakes District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 dozen teachers who volunteered theirtimeto tutor.dozen teachers whovolunteered they studiedsolo, withfriends,orthe helpofa tea,andhotcocoaas Students enjoyedsnacks,coffee, finalexamsbegan. December 18,thenightbefore studyhourson Center’s“Crunch Time” and Learning (photo by Kellie Piekutowski) Time ILC Crunch sundaes andablow-upobstaclecourse. lunch periods.InNovember, studentsenjoyedicecream experienceforstudentsduringthe a carnival-themed with theStudentAchievementCommitteetohelporganize BeanEagleDay,StudentCouncilworked most recent games, andraffleprizesonBeanEagleDays.Duringthe Theycashtheseticketsinfortreats, activity, andmore. overcoming achallengeinclass,participatingschool Talonstudents canearn forshowingkindness, Tickets BeanEagleDays.Onaquarterlybasis, Those are extraspecial. every day,butfourdaysaschoolyearare (photo by Jori Bowen) Be anEagleDays More than 150 students attended the Information than150studentsattendedtheInformation More memberscelebratestudents Lakes teachersandstaff contributor Marcus Leshock. News theteacups,andmetWGNMorning food, rode on.Additionally,theysampled with thelightsturned ofthepark They arrivedat5a.m.togetthefulleffect aboutitsall-newHolidayintheParkfestival. to learn AmericaonNovember29 Media DayatSixFlagsGreat Hartzer, FaithConway,andKellyScheuringattendeda (photo courtesy of the (photo courtesy Talon Times News broadcast: https://bit.ly/2CP6KKp. News broadcast: aboutScholasticBowlbywatching thisEagleEye more Olson.Learn andLauren coached byAmberCornelius SeamusMcCue,andAidanShifflett. Theteamis Frentz, Thomason, BenSchneiderheinze, Lucas Swidler, Jack members ofthevarsityteam includeAduMennon,Seth withtheirplaque.Other and RachelAssafposehere the NLCConJanuary23.LiahKlingler, CalebBeausoleil, (photo by coach Amber Cornelius) Scholastic Bowl The varsityScholasticBowlteamtooksecondplacein Talon Times Martinez,Adam Carmen reporters Talon) Times Lakes District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 23 Robinson, Valerie Robinson, Julia Rudolph, Daniel Ruiz, Samantha Schild, Ravinder Singh, Seth Slade, Seth Thomason, Abby Vanderwall, Melissa Variny, McCue, Seamus McCue, Ian McKenna, Patrick McMahon, Adwaitha Menon, Anna Metzger, RyanMount, Taylor Munson, Aastha Patel, Rudra Patel, Jack Petruccione, Cameron Ray, the end of their sixth semester. The State Scholar formula The State Scholar their sixth semester. the end of of test scores, uses a combination calculation class rank and does not rank), if the school GPA, (or unweighted class size. It’s tradition. Every fall, Senior Handprints Bowen) Jori by (photos members of the Senior Class roll a bold paint color — purple, green, blue, or red — onto their palm and slap it against a wall in their locker bay. Then, they sign their name next to their handprint to mark their individual legacy at Lakes Community High School. Halberg, Charles Halberg, Adam Hartzer, Zoe Johnson, Noelle Jones, Kylie Jozwik, Brianna Juarez, Joseph Kallal, Liah Klingler, Aaron Kumpula, Michael Lebaron, Isabella Lethbridge, Eifert,Gretchen Erwin,Jack Nina Fell, Megan Fish, Sophia Force, Andrew Gaetano, Morgan Gillespie, Michael Golebiowski, Hannah Grant, Natalie Grolmes, Anna Gundlach,

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Dwyer, Rae Dwyer, Demoss, Madeline Demoss, Costa, Alyssa Costa, Conway, Faith Conway, Cherry, Michael Cherry, Castelvecchi, Hannah Castelvecchi, Bell, Keelan Bell, Beall, Emily Beall, Bartlett,Paxton Baker, Kyle Baker, Assaf, Rachel Assaf, obtains academic data fromobtains academic students at high schools for Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. ISAC academic achievement. their outstanding Scholars for Lakes seniors, or 15 percent of the Class of 2019, as State of the Class or 15 percent Lakes seniors, Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) named 53 (ISAC) Assistance Commission Illinois Student (photo by Kyle Naughton) Kyle by (photo State Scholars State 24 Lakes District 117 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 • • • • • • • • High School: opportunities forthestudent-athletesofLakesCommunity Eagle Athletics journey to a state championship in cross country. to astatechampionshipincross journey Athlete ofthe MonthinDecemberforher incredible wasnamedtheCountryFinancial Stromsland Brooke routine. an incredible the IHSAStateFinals.They haveaveryyoungteambut to isgearing upforahopefulreturn The cheerprogram intheyearstocome. continue togrow indicationsthattheywill involved inthesportare which theyhavecompeted.Thenumbersofathletes ineverymeet theiroverallteamscore improved bounds inthepasttwoyears.Theteamhasliterally byleapsand The girlsgymnasticsco-ophasgrown played inFebruary. gamestobe standings withmanyimportantconference tositatsecondplaceinconference but hasrebounded The boysbasketballteamstruggledearlyintheseason the NLCCwithseveralgamesahead. inthird placein timethey are very highlevel.Atpress The girlsbasketballteamcontinuestocompeteata onFebruary2. regional year. LakeswillbehostingtheIHSAClass2Awrestling Jack Brunati,whohaswontwoinvitationaltitlesthis so farthisyear. Theteamisledbyseniorheavy-weight successes teamhasenjoyedsomegreat The wrestling titleandatriptostate. for aconference Kiddleispoisedtochallenge NLCC standings.Aubrey inthirdplacethe The girlsbowlingteamiscurrently season. allbuttwoathletesnext team isveryyoungandreturns attheIHSA Sectional.The with theirbestperformance The danceteamwrappeduptheircompetitiveseason and performances great The winterseasonhasbrought (photo by Kurt Rowells) (photo by Kurt Jack Brunati against his Round Lake opponent and coaches. This includesallfall,winter, andspringathletes,parents, night. encouraged toattendthisimportantinformational strongly are main gym.Allcoaches,athletes,andparents p.m., whenwewillholdtheStateofLakesAthleticsin the draws closer. Check theLakesAthleticswebsiteforupdatesasdate Registration for2019-2020athleticswillstartafterJuly1. cometolife. funds tomaketheproject thenecessary Club wasalsoinstrumentalinproviding possible forthecommunity.TheLakesEaglesBooster passionthathavemadethisdream hours andincredible forhercountless Department. KudostoKorrinaAndre isall-encompassinghistoryoftheLakesAthletic Pro and willbeactivatedinthecomingweeks.TheTouch Athletics DepartmentNews willprovide. that thisproposal team isexcitedforthenewopportunitiesandopponents ofthestate,Lakesfootball manyareas scrutiny from hascomeunder in Augustof2020.Whilethisproposal starting thatwillgointoeffect football districtingproposal dead week(August12thisyear).Alsopassedwasthe sports cannowstartonthefirstMondayafterIHSA December thatwillimpactourathletesinthefall.Allfall News fromtheIHSA first seasonatthehelm. start anewtraditionofLakesAthleticsexcellenceinhis co-op withACHS.HeadCoachJacobPerryisexcitedto followingatwo-year team willbeaLakes-onlyprogram weather. towardswarmer to watchforallsportsasweprogress whichmakesthespringseasonone of startersreturning, at theendofFebruary.Manyteamshavealarge number field startedinJanuary,andallotherspringsportsbegan Athletic Director Kurt Rowells Also, markyourcalendarsforMonday,August12at7 Student-athletes, getyourphysicaldoneinJuneorJuly. A Touch wasinstalledintheLakes athleticwing Pro The IHSApassedanumberofby-lawchangesin It isimportanttonotethatthisyeartheLakeslacrosse Track theground. gettingoff Spring sportsare and Visit thewebsite and@LakesEagles, on social media for more news. on socialmediaformore GO EAGLES!!!PRIDE!!! @LakesEEN, and@TalonTimes Antioch Township | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 25 Trustees JUDITH DAVIS PETER GRANT KRIS SHEPARD STEVE TURNER P.O. Box 658 P.O. Fax: (847) 395-0367 Fax: (847) Antioch, Illinois 60002 Antioch, www.antiochtownshipil.gov Antioch Township Antioch Last day for voter registration with a deputy registrar and Antioch Township. Day, 2 formsU.S. Citizen, 18 or older on Election of identification physical address.both must show name, one must show Grace period registration Clerk’s office. begins at the County by mail begins. First day for early voting at County Clerk’s office. Voting Online: Log on to LakeVoterPower.info Call: 847-377-2406 Email: [email protected] IL. – 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa, Early voting begins at Antioch Township Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last day to request a ballot by mail. and other non-state mandated sites. Last day for early voting at Antioch Township Last day for early voting at state mandated sites. Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ELECTION DAY sites are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting . find assigned voting site, log on to LakeVoterPower.info To From the desk of Anita Dyer, Antioch Township Clerk Antioch Township From of Anita Dyer, the desk Assessor e are happy to announce that Antioch Township has continued their partnership with Lake County to be an their partnership with Lake County to has continued e are that Antioch Township happy to announce close to home for our residents. partnership brings voting services early voting site. 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You 26 Antioch Township | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 was put together and those families were contactedto was puttogetherandthosefamilieswere Merry Ladewig(AntiochTownship), alistofthoseinneed Mission)and (OpenArms (St. Ignatius),MaryTherese Elementary), CariMiller(LotusSchool),BonnieAdriansen Potthast (GrassLakeSchool),KristinaBryk(Hillcrest Tom Shaughnessy T neighbors inneed. over 250foodbasketstoour todistribute Chuck Cermak 1977), KrisShepardand led byRickKufalk(since Holiday FoodBasketteam, Antioch LionsClubandtheir We connectedwiththe family, friendsandneighbors. In cooperationwithSusan out andconnectwith time ofyeartoreach the he Holidaysare delivery orpick- make foodbasket and friends that did whatever they were asked:Joyce and friendsthatdidwhatevertheywere alsoeagervolunteers.Wewere hadfamilymembers Antioch BellaDusekandLittleMissEllieSavers Yee andLoganYee. MissAntiochAlexaWaheed, Jr. Miss Peistrup,KyleRittenhouse,Brendan Jenna Sigafus,Tim Kamenir, KaceyMeltzer, LeahMeltzer, BriannaMortiz, Hunter Booker, Jolien RyanDay,DevinFreeseman, Cadets Protection and MariannePeistrupalongwithFire Tom DepartmentDianaHorton Dvorak;AntiochFire District:Trustees Protection First Fire Tom Haleyand JimLaFontaineandanumberofotherLions; Moore, theLionsClub:PhilDelaney,Dave volunteers from assembly process. the Township byEllenIpsen,tobeginthefoodbasket to puttogetheranddelivered the baskets,whichwere truckand discountedfooditems,hisstore’s provided in timeforThanksgivingandChristmasdinners. up arrangementsforNovember17andDecember15,2018 The basketassemblywaswell-organized, using David Karczewski, owneroftheAntiochPigglyWiggly, YOU ALL! Baskets—THANK theHoliday received so,bythosethat more andeven appreciated was time andeffort know thatyour looked yourname, inadvertently over Shaughnessy. Ifwe Bryan, JackandJen Dyer, SheilaDvorak, Iftica, AnitaMerkel- Kostian andMarina Kufalk, RobRohrs, Lake Villa District Library | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 27 1001 E. Grand Ave. 1001 E. Grand 60046 IL Lake Villa, | www.lvdl.org 847.356.7711 Lake Villa District Library 28 Lake Villa District 41 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 M than different. Thanks to the outreach efforts of the Great oftheGreat efforts Thankstotheoutreach than different. similar allmore ofphysicallimitations,weare regardless T students andplanningforthenextTeam Day. with nowenjoyingcloserrelationships teachers are involving Head,Shoulders,Knees,andCup.Palombi activity enjoyedafinalgroup Students thoroughly positivebehaviorofstudents. assembly torecognize stacking justtonameafew.Studentsalsoattendedan scavenger hunt,shielddecorating,andno-handscup aphoto team buildingactivities,includinganeggdrop, anumberof through by StudentCouncilandrotated Gladiators,andKnights. Dragons, Shrek, team namessuchasRed team, studentschosecreative teamorblue Day. Ratherthanbeingassignedtothered Palombi MiddleSchoolorganized itsfirstall-school Team Recently, teacherandstudentrelationships. also improve The PowerofTeam Let NoOneSitontheSidelines On Team teamshirtssponsored Daystudentswore students asenseofbelongingandpurpose.Teams concept ofteamingwithstudents.Teams give atPalombiMiddleSchoolembracesthe he staff with physical difficulties. Students learned that with physicaldifficulties.Studentslearned abouttheabilitiesofthose opportunity tolearn artin Elementarystudentsenjoyedaunique basketball. gameofadaptivewheelchair played theirownrousing students disability sports.Followingthepresentation, about Lakes AdaptiveSportsAssociation,studentslearned Lake Villa District 41 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 29 You can see a list of long-term capital improvement You may be wondering, why is Pleviak included You Recently, our board of education voted to approve these two referendums meet the needs and Together, of approximately $212 per year, based on the value of a $250,000 home. projects by school on our district website. Throughout the district, there are over 250 projects in various degrees of complexity requiring investments attention, not including in 21st-century learning. Please keep in mind the project costs are estimates. All major projects would have to be approved board and go through by the a structured bidding process. attending there?if we don’t have district students are in year five of a ten-year lease with Round Lake We this lease generates School District. The good news is that is a district- almost $200,000 annually. Because Pleviak owned property, is important that the taxpayers are it aware for of its needs. Most of the money allocated Pleviak for projects such as roof replacement, play equipment and parking lot replacement would wait to be spent only if Round Lake decides to renew the lease. If the building is not leased or it is bought by a developer it would simply not make sense for the district to spend money on it. two referenda questions on the April 2 ballot. There will be a bond question funding $34.2 million in necessary infrastructure improvements and a Debt Service Extension Base (DSEB) question providing an additional $790,000 in annual funding for the ongoing maintenance of our schools. desires of our community. They will provide our schools $50 million in funding over the next 20 years to fulfill life safety needs, necessary improvements, and urgent investments in 21st-century learning. will provide They for ongoing and sustainable maintenance of our schools. And they will result in tax savings of approximately $212 per year for the average taxpayer. istrict 41 is one of the most fiscally-conservative istrict 41 is one of the most fiscally-conservative per spend less districts in the region. We student than all but one of the surrounding nine

Invest in Our Infrastructure and Fulfill All Facility Needs Sustainably Maintain Our Schools Moving Forward Provide Tax Overburdened Property Taxpayers Relief

The community made it clear they wanted to see three • • • recent and using our most facilities together, Working With this opportunity in mind, District 41 spent much With Thanks to the district’s financial diligence, our bond Thanks to the district’s financial diligence,

meaning that property taxpayers will see a tax decrease be funded at a rate lower than our current rate, bond century learning. These projects, totaling $50 million, will necessary improvements, and investments in 21st- for our schools, including urgent life safety needs, for our schools, including urgent how they would like to fund these improvements. things accomplished in this process: assessment, we identified a list of potential improvements improvements they would like to see to our schools and feedback from 1,500 members of the public on what over vision for our schools over the next decade. We received decade. We vision for our schools over the next of 2018 actively engaging the community to determineof 2018 actively engaging the community a respectively. schools, Martin and Thompson, are 17 and 20 years old, years old. Palombi is 51 years old. Even our two newest years old. Palombi is 51 years old. Even aging facilities. You might not realize it, but Hooper is 61 aging facilities. You Retiring this debt affords us an opportunity to improve our fund the construction of Martin and Thompson schools. fund the construction of Martin and bonds were approvedby taxpayers many years ago to of $3,000 less each year than the state average. of $3,000 less each year than the state in 2019. These debt is scheduled to be paid in full our operating expenditure per pupil has been an average elementary school districts, and over the past ten years, elementary school districts, and over

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s a community, we value educating the “whole s a community, we value educating child.” This means making sure that students have skills to the academic as well as social-emotional

upporting our students’ Math knowledge is another priority! After all, without Math skills, where would we spent the 2017-18 school year really studying be? We

Ready Math is designed to help teachers create a https://casel.org/what-is-sel/

Social and emotional learningis the process (SEL) through

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the decision to implement Ready Math this school year. place for a very long time. All Math teachers were part of core Math resource, something District 114 has not had in priorities for students. We then used this to help select a priorities for students. We the Common Core Math Standards, getting clear on our

this program and our amazing staff! We can’t wait to see how far our students go because of We skills, but it also makes them THINK about and USE Math! this is a program that not only teaches students the key about Math, and build strong Math habits. Bottom line: students develop Math thinking skills, talk with each other world problem solvers. Through teacher-led instruction, world problem solvers. Through teacher-led classroom where students at all levels become active, real- Ready Math! Getting Math Ready with Getting Math Ready Social-Emotional Learning … Step by Step! Learning Social-Emotional

relationships, and make responsible decisions. show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive show empathy for others, establish and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and manage emotions, set and achieve positive knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the

Tomorrow, and BEYOND Tomorrow, Educating the Whole Child for Success Today, Today, Success for Child Whole the Educating

What is SEL? be successful today and tomorrow. S 32 Grass Lake District 36 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 G O Expression ofAppreciation Expression Contest Winners Veterans DayEssay various times throughout our pancake breakfast. We ourpancakebreakfast. various timesthroughout theNational alsograteful forthesupportofourstudentsfrom are their accomplishments and their overall respect forAmerica. their accomplishmentsandoverallrespect anawardoftwenty-fivedollars. and received of proud We are and MasonLobodzinski,seventhgrader, thirdplace whoearned afifty-dollarmonetaryaward Ashton Swansonwhoreceived place waseighthgrader, second winners. Earning to announceouressay Lake Schoolisproud Flag. Grass the American explaining Why IHonor to composeanessay Contest. Studentshad the AntiochVFWEssay grade participatedin through eighth through students insixth rass Lake run andtakedownthiswellattendedevent.ThankyoutoMr. CoonandtheChoirforsharingbeautifulmusic our hardworkinganddedicatedPTOmembersextendedfamilythatcameouttohelpussetup, Thankyoutoallof n Saturday,December15,GrassLakeSchoolPTOhostedourAnnualSanta’sBreakfast. GLS StudentAlumniforhelpingsupportthismemorableevent. Junior HonorSociety,Ms.Ryan,Mrs.Sweeneyandreturning T show withusinthespring! us.Wearound welcomeyoutocomeandenjoythis enhancethelivesofeveryone and ourdifferences demonstrates thateachpersonhasvalueandworth, eighthgrade.Thismusical fourth gradethrough coming toGrassLakeSchool! The Soundsofthe’60sare and crew are comprised of students from comprisedofstudentsfrom are and crew HairsprayJr.performing thisSpring.Ourcast he GrassLakeSchoolDramaClubis Grass Lake District 36 | CONNECTIONS Magazine | Spring 2019 33 — Kari Juszczyk Physical Ed/Athletic Director This year’s team will remain aggressive defensively, while having a lot of fun doing it! ur girls’ basketball team will be divided into two teams this upcoming 2019 winter season. We will feature an eighth grade team. Our fifth, sixth ur boys’ basketball team was divided into two ur boys’ basketball team was divided featured a teams during the 2018 campaign. We the eighth 7/8 grade team who played games at and seventh grade teams are based still being developed on the number of athletes. The eighth grade team looks season fromto build off 2018, with almost a four-win all of our girls returning. we will As the season begins, emphasize daily improvement and remain competitive. grade level, and a 5/6 grade team who played games at grade level, and a 5/6 grade team who both team recordsthe seventh grade level. In a year that season, our teams would have indicated an unsuccessful will be graduating five battled each game valiantly. We careersboys who will look to continue their at Antioch of the season, Community High School. Over the course our team goal was to improve each day. Coaches emphasized remaining practice and competitive in both one of the games. Our eighth grade team lost game playoffs to Alden Hebron, with a score Our of 27-23. with a 1-2 recordsixth grade team ended their season at tournament, losing both games to Antioch the Johnsburg areUpper Grade School. As coaches, we very proud of asked the effort our boys put forth during the season. We a lot of them and the boys always rose to the occasion. Girls’ Basketball Team Coach: Frank Fracek, Coach White Boys’ Basketball Team Basketball Boys’ Coaches: Frank Fracek, Dave Coon O O

fter conducting classroom choose contests to School held their annual finalists, Grass Lake January bee on Wednesday, school-wide spelling

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Co-ed Cheer Spelling Bee Spelling three BRAVES! all of their accomplishments. Braves on three … one, two, with a team bonding practice and a fun party to celebrate sports as well as their everyday life. We ended the season sports as well as their everyday life. We they have learned and be able to apply them to other confident that these athletes will take the lessons and skills stunts, jumps, tumbling, and sideline cheers. We feel stunts, jumps, tumbling, and sideline cheers. We teaching great sportsmanship and teamwork as well as and their exhibition performance. Our main focus was They practiced Monday–Friday in preparationfor games Debbie Fogel, consisted of thirteen girls and one boy. will be held at Prairie Crossing School. Go Casey! Grass Lake School in the Sectionals competition, which Grass Lake School in the Sectionals race. On Wednesday, February 27, Casey will represent race. On Wednesday, student Maximus Sherman was the runner up in this close the winner of this event in a nail-biting finish. Fifth grade the winner of this event in a nail-biting and did a great job. Sixth grader Casey Seitz emerged as and did a great grader Casey Seitz emerged job. Sixth 16, 2019. Students in grades 4-8 competed in this event in grades 4-8 competed in this event 16, 2019. Students T Calendar of Events

Antioch, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst Community High School District 117 Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Comedy Night Fundraiser with Buffet and Raffles for Antioch Chamber and AJWC, Dockers Teacher Institute Day — No School North, AntiochChamber.org Mar. 1-3, 8-9 Musical The Little Mermaid, Lakes Mar. 3 Mother-Son Lunch and Bowling, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Senior Center — Village of Antioch Mar. 4 Casimir Pulaski Day — No School Mar. 15 St. Patrick’s Day Senior Lunch, noon, Lake Villa Township West Campus, please RSVP Mar. 5 Spring College Planning Night, ACHS Mar. 15 Active Adult St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. — Lindenhurst Park District Mar. 7 Board of Education Meeting, ACHS Mar. 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Lake Villa Township Mar. 16 Main Event, Sequoit Pride Booster Bash Mar. 21, 22 AARP Smart Driving Course, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Lake Villa Township Office Mar. 20 Jazz Night, Lakes Mar. 29 Spring Break Show at Lindenhurst Park District Community Center featuring Smarty Pants Mar. 20 Blood Drive, ACHS Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce SpringFest Expo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lakes High Mar. 31 Mar. 21 School Board of Education Meeting, Lakes Mar. 25-29 Apr. 1 Summer Day Camp Registration, Parks Building — Village of Antioch Spring Break — No School Apr. 2-5 Apr. 7 Wedding Garage Sale — Lindenhurst Park District Writers Week Apr. 4 Apr. 11 Summer Wine Walk tickets on sale, Parks Building and online — Village of Antioch College Planning Night, Lakes Apr. 6 Apr. 12 Bike Resale Drop-off Day — Village of Antioch Easter Bunny Breakfast, Lakes Apr. 13 Bike Resale — Village of Antioch Apr. 7 National Honor Society Induction, ACHS Apr. 13 Free Easter Egg Hunt at Millennium Park — Lindenhurst Park District Apr. 9 SAT Testing (Juniors) & PSAT (9-10) Apr. 18 Flashlight Egg Hunt — Village of Antioch Apr. 10 Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, Lakes Apr. 20 Eggcellent Easter Adventure Parade and Hunt — Village of Antioch Apr. 12 District 117 Art Show sponsored by Antioch Woman’s Club, Lakes Apr. 27 5th Annuel EcoFair — Village of Antioch Apr. 13 Lakes Eagles Booster Bash Apr. 27 Derby Hat Day, Downtown Antioch, tickets at AntiochChamber.org Apr. 17 Student vs. Staff Basketball Game, Lakes Apr. 28 Mother-Daughter Bingo, noon, 2:30 and 5 p.m., Senior Center — Village of Antioch Apr. 18 Board of Education Meeting, ACHS May 1-31 K-8th grade soccer league registration — Lindenhurst Park District Apr. 18 Mr. LCHS, Lakes May 4 Art Crawl — Village of Antioch Calendar of Events | CONNECTIONS Magazine Spring 2019 Apr. 19 Board Holiday — No School May 4 Mini-Con & Free Comic Book Day, all ages — Antioch Public Library District Apr. 25-28 Musical Sister Act, ACHS May 6 Swimming Lesson Registration — Village of Antioch Apr. 26-27 Comedy Festival, Lakes May 9-12 885 Civic Club Annual Carnival — Village of Antioch Apr. 26 NLCC Art Show, Grayslake Central High School May 11 Woman’s Club Annual Community Garage Sale — Village of Antioch Apr. 29 National Honor Society Induction, Lakes May 18 Free Carp Fishing Derby at John Janega Memorial Park — Lindenhurst Park District Apr. 30 Spring Art Show, Lakes May 25 Pool Opens (tentative date) — Village of Antioch Apr. 30 June 1 Summer Wine Walk (tickets available April 11) — Village of Antioch Recognition of Excellence Assembly, ACHS May 1 June 1 Registration begins for Antioch Library Summer Reading Program – all ages Spring Choir Concert, Lakes May 4 June 5 Live Music in the Park Wednesdays begins — Lindenhurst and Lake Villa Prom, Lakes May 7 June 6 Farmers Market begins, 3 p.m., every Thursday, Bandshell Parking Lot — Village of Antioch Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, Lakes May 7 June 8 Family Fitness Day at Millennium Park — Lindenhurst Park Dist. Instrumental Concert, ACHS May 8 June 8 Summer Reading Program Launch Event, community-wide — Antioch Public Library District Spring Band/Orchestra Concert, Lakes May 8 June 10 Camp Exploration for K-9th grade begins — Lindenhurst Park District Honor Night, ACHS June 11 Kids Rockin’ in the Park Tuesdays begins at Mallard Ridge Park, Lindenhurst Park District May 11 Prom, ACHS May 14-15 Senior Final Exams June 13 It’s Thursday Concert series begins with The Hat Guys, visit antioch.il.gov for complete line-up — Village of Antioch May 15 Honors Night, Lakes June 15 Wizards Weekend Day School of Magic, Kids 7-12, Advance Registration at AntiochChamber.org May 16 Board of Education Meeting, Lakes June 15 Summer Arts & Crafts Faire, Calling all Crafters, Early Bird pricing at AntiochChamber.org May 19 Graduation, Lakes at 1 p.m. and ACHS at 5 p.m. June 15 Miss Antioch Pageant, ACHS — Village of Antioch May 22-24 Final Exams June 23 Fire Department Pancake Breakfast — Village of Antioch May 27 Memorial Day — No School June 26 Cruisin’ Antioch — Village of Antioch June 20 Board of Education Meeting, ACHS July 4 Independence Day Celebration — Village of Antioch July 8 Broadway Kids Theatre Camps — Lindenhurst Park District July 18 Family Bubble Bash at Oak Ridge Park Splash Pad — Lindenhurst Park District July 18-21 Antioch’s Taste of Summer — Village of Antioch 34 Calendar of Events

Antioch School District 34 Grass Lake School District 36 Calendar of Events | CONNECTIONS Magazine Spring 2019 Mar. 7 AUGS Band Concert at 7 p.m. Mar. 1 Beginning of Third Trimester TBA Mar. 14 AES 2nd Grade Music Concert at 7 p.m. Mar. 1 Grades 6-8 Spring Dance TBA Mar. 25-29 Spring Break Mar. 1-8 Girls Conference Basketball Tournament TBA Apr. 1 School Resumes Mar. 19 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. Apr. 9 District 34/117 Orchestra Festival (Grades 2-12) at AUGS at 7 p.m. Mar. 20 Early Dismissal at 1 p.m. Apr. 15 Oakland 3rd Grade Music Concert at 7 p.m. Mar. 22 Yearbook Orders Due Apr. 16 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. at AES Mar. 25-29 Spring Break Apr. 17 Elementary Band Concert at 7 p.m. at AUGS Musical Production of Hairspray Jr. — check website for spring Apr. 18 Oakland 2nd Grade Music Concert at 7 p.m. performance dates Apr. 1 Apr. 23 2-5th grade Elementary Orchestra Concert at AUGS at 6:30 p.m. School Resumes Apr. 16 Apr. 30 AUGS Choir Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. Apr. 19 May 4 Art Crawl in the Village of Antioch Non-Attendance Day Apr. 24 May 6 Elementary Choral Concert at AES at 7 p.m. Early Dismissal at 1 p.m. May 9 May 7 Board of Education Meeting of the Whole at 6:30 p.m. at ASC 5th Grade Field Trip May 15 May 14 AUGS Orchestra Concert at 6:30 p.m. Early Dismissal at 1 p.m. May 18 May 15 AUGS Band Concert at 6:30 p.m. Eighth Grade Graduation Dance May 21 May 16 AUGS Jazz/Choir/Orchestra Concert at 6:30 p.m. Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 23 May 21 Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at ASC Eighth Grade Field Trip May 27 May 28 Last Day of School Memorial Day – No School June 6 June 4 Board of Education Meeting of the Whole at 6:30 p.m. at ASC End of Third Trimester June 18 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. at AES Fox Lake District 14 Lake Villa School District 41 Mar. 4 Regular Attendance Day (Originally Casimir Pulaski Day Holiday) Mar. 15 End of 3rd Quarter Mar. 7 Early Release – Parent/Teacher Conferences Mar. 19 PTA Eat Out Night Mar. 8 No School – Non-Attendance Day Mar. 19 Board of Education Meeting Mar. 18 Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. Mar. 25-29 Spring Break — No School Mar. 25-29 Spring Break Apr. 1 School Resumes Apr. 1 School Resumes Apr. 1-12 PARCC/DLM Assessment Apr. 2 Election Day – Polls open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Apr. 16 Board of Education Meeting Apr. 8 Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. Apr. 19 District Holiday — No School Apr. 19 No School – Non Attendance Day Apr. 22-26 Lotus Spring Book Fair Apr. 22 No School – Non Attendance Day Apr. 29-May 10 Spring MAP Assessments Apr. 29 Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week May 20 Board of Education Meeting at 7 p.m. May 14 Board of Education Meeting May 27 Memorial Day – No School May 15 Father-Son Event June 5 Last Day of School (1/2 day school) May 17 8th Grade Dance May 20 8th Chicago Trip Please visit the respective May 21 Honors Night, 5th - 7th Grade organization’s website May 22 8th Grade Graduation for more event details. May 23 Last Day of School May 23 PTA Eat out Night May 27 Memorial Day — No School

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The Lakes girls basketball team honored their favorite teachers during their January 25 game. Photo by Athletic Director Kurt Rowells. 36