Monday, September 27, 2021

Happy birthday to the following people who have birthdays this week:

Sunday, September 26:  Cody Anderson, Kylie Ellerbrock, Connor Lorden, Daniel Senica, Amelia Swann, and Mr. Lauer.

Monday, September 27:  Adam Kasperski, Elia Sandor, Rylee Waite, and Mrs. Adams.

Tuesday, September 28:  Detric Carter, Jacob Quick, Morgan Roberson, and Mr. Villarreal.

Wednesday, September 29:  Ashton Csutoras, Analiyah Flores, and Marissa Sanchez.

Thursday, September 30:  Jaden Nixson, and Haylee Pangrcic

Friday, October 1:  Cameron Taylor

Saturday, October 2:  Brady Backes and Emily Kmetz

Students that were photographed by LifeTouch during registration and the make-up day will be getting picture packs and/or proofs next week during a homeroom. If you haven’t been photographed by LifeTouch, please be sure to do so on October 6^th. Retakes and make-up pictures for students and staff will be Tuesday, October 6^th from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the auditorium stage. In order to be in the Yearbook you must be photographed by LifeTouch unless you are a senior that has made other arrangements with another photographer and the yearbook staff.

Attention seniors:  Leave your mark.  The handprint wall will be in the student commons before and after school on Monday and Tuesday. (today and tomorrow)

There will be a GSA meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, in Mr. Makeever's room after school – room 331.  All who plan to be in the homecoming parade with GSA need to be at the meeting or email Mr. Makeever.

Chess and card will not meet tomorrow, September 28^th; we will meet again next week.

Drama Club will be meeting on Tuesday, September 28th in the Cavalier Community room from 2:50-4:00pm. Please bring your materials for the Homecoming Parade Posters. Contact Ms. K with any questions.

There will be an intramural whiffle ball tournament on Wednesday, October 13th at 7:00 in the Sellett Gym. Sign your team up outside the PE office in Sellett Gym. Any questions, ask Mr. Keating.

There will be a Renaissance meeting after school today in the Cavalier Community Room. New members are welcome!

Technology club is meeting today after school in the East Gym Building, room 115. Help us as we develop a new table top game! If you’re not able to make it but would like to get involved, please contact either Mr. Wiercinski or Mr. Koesler for more information. Hope to see you there.

There will be a green team meeting today, September 27^th at 2:45 in room 227.  Contact Ms. Lance for more information!

Homecoming dance tickets & t-shirts are on sale in the cafeteria during every lunch, this week.  Tickets are $10 per person and T-Shirts are $15.

Variety Show is Monday, September 29 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $3 for students and adults. We hope to see you all there.

Variety show performers should arrive at 5:30 on Monday, September 29 for a sound check.

To all students attending the Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 2nd, the following guidelines will be followed:

• Picture ID cards are required in addition to your ticket. All L-P students must have a current L-P ID. No student or guest will be admitted without a valid picture ID card.
• Students will remain in the dance area until they are ready to leave and will not be readmitted if they leave.
• The dance will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.  Students must arrive by 8:00 p.m. in order to be admitted to the dance.
• All school rules are in effect during dances.
• In order for a student to attend the dance, he/she must be in attendance on Friday October 1st by 10:00 a.m.
• Students on social probation will not be allowed to attend.
• The LP administration has the right not to admit any student who is not in good standing. LP administration has the right and responsibility to exclude any student or guest from attending a dance if it believes that this individual poses a safety risk or is disruptive.
• All students bringing a non L-P guest to the dance must have had a completed “Guest Request Form” on file in the Security office and were due by Friday, September 24th.

The following college representatives will be here this week:

Today – Illinois State University, Normal, IL – 4^th hour

Tuesday, September 28 – U.S. Navy, 6^th hour

Wednesday, September 29 – Bradley University, Peoria, IL – 2^nd hour

Interested students can sign up in the Counseling office to meet with any of these representatives.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Sunday, September 19:  Anthony Ambler, Virginia Anderson, Drake Brown, Michael Crawford, Wyatt Ficek, Michael Jereb,  Taylor Pinter, and Mrs. Cherveny.

Monday, September 20:  Charles Helmig-Considine, Caleb Marliere, Avah Moriarty, Zachary Newman, Marco Zamudio, Mrs. Theisinger, and Mrs. Lamboley.

Tuesday, September 21:  Madison Biagini and Brandon Foreman

Wednesday, September 22:  Kiera Dietman and Lana Eltrevoog

Thursday, September 23:  Elias Lopez, Maya Marenda, and Mrs. Ziel

Friday, September 24:  Cam Calkins, Addison Ernat, Makenzee Koehl, Christian Limberg, Kaedyn Oberholz, Jenna Picco, Jayda Valentin, Kendra Valenzuela, Jordan Whaley, and Ms. May.

Saturday, September 25:  Nicholas Beebee, Olivia Cetwinski,  and Alejandro Galindo.

Congratulations to the 2021 intramural dodgeball championship team of Sean Whitfield, Ethan Pohar, Chris Swayne, Luke Mertes, and Ozzy Hernandez. The team of Peyton Cumming, Raycine Jones, Mikel Lundy, Cameron Olivero, and Cordell Wheatley finished 2nd just ahead of the 3rd place team of  Bella Lambert, Sarah Peter, Erica Antle, Maddy Freeman, and Avery Urbanski. Thanks to all who participated. Start getting your whiffle ball teams ready for the next fun intramural activity.

There will be a GSA meeting tomorrow -- Tuesday September 21st -- in Mr. Makeever's room, Room #331.

If you did not receive your Senior Portraits information at registration, please pick it up in room 156 or at the Greeter's Desk ASAP. Portraits and photographer release forms are due Friday, October 15th. 

Attention Students: Round 1 of Superlative Nominating has been extended to this Wednesday, September 22nd. Please use the links in your email to send in your nominations.

The Cavalier Choice Awards will be held on Friday, November 12th at 7 PM in the auditorium. To make this event possible, we need hosts and talent acts. We would love to see our incredible students try out to be a part of the show. Tryouts will be held this week, Wednesday-September 22, Thursday-September 23rd, and Friday-September 24 after school in Ms. West's room, 156. If interested or would like more information, please see Ms. West. Hope to see you there! 

Come join Technology Club next Monday, September 27^th, and help us create the next great table top game. Technology Club will meets in the East Gym ACC Wing in room 115. If you are interested in joining Technology Club and would like more information please contact either Mr. Wiercinski or Mr. Koesler.

Are you looking to order your yearbook or make your yearbook more memorable? Then, personalizing your yearbook may be the option for you. You can pick up a form from the Greeter's Desk to personalize your yearbook or check your email for more details. 

Attention seniors:  Just a reminder that the last day to order senior apparel is September 25th. The link to the online store can be found in your email or LP social media.

Homecoming guest request forms are available in the school safety office.  All forms are due by September 27^th.

Hello Cavaliers! Key Club will be having a meeting Tuesday Morning in the Cavalier Community Room at 7:25 AM. New members are welcome! If you want to impact your community through volunteer work, join us to go over upcoming projects and service ideas. We hope to see you there!

Drama Club will be meeting on Tuesday September 21st from 2:50-4:00pm in the Auditorium. Please be on time and as always, if you are unable to attend please let Ms. K know.

This Wednesday is National See You at the Pole day.  We will meet at 7:15 Wednesday morning at the flag pole outside of the English hallway and pray for our classmates, teachers, administrators, and school.  There will be doughnuts provided.  Hope to see you there.

Wrestling open gyms are on Wednesdays from 5pm-6pm. All are welcome!! Coach Rebz can be found in the Sellett gym, PE office if you have any questions or may be interested in joining the wrestling team.

Variety Show Rehearsals will be Thursday, September 23 at 3:00 in the Sellett Gym. All performers are required to attend.

Junior Board will meet Wednesday, September 22 at 7:30 am. In room 338.

Sophomore Board will meet Friday, September 24^th at 7:30 in Room 136. Check Google Classroom for updates.

The following college representatives will be here:

Wednesday, September 22 – U.S. Navy- 6^th hour

Wednesday, September 22 – University of IL, Springfield, IL – 4^th hour

Friday, September 24- St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing – 3^rd hour

Interested students can sign up in the Counseling office to meet with any of these representatives.

A representative from ISAC will be here on Thursday, September 23^rd during 4^th and 5^th hour for help with college and FAFSA assistance.  Sign up in the Counseling office if interested.

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