LEAD Upcoming Events
 April/May 2008 HIGHLIGHTS
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Youth Press Conference on Prom Safety and Driving Simulation for 7-12th Graders

Wednesday, April 30, CROYA, 400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest 60045. Driving Simulation begins at 5:00 p.m. Students are invited to experience a driving under the influence simulation course, with the support of the Lake Forest Police department. Pizza will be provided. Youth Press Conference, Prom Safety, begins at 7:00 p.m. Students will address the issue of underage drinking, drinking and driving and other safety issues among teens at the time of prom and graduation.
Keeping Your Family Grounded and Connected In a Privileged World

Monday, May 5
9:45 am - 11:30 am


Gorton Community Center, 1861 Room, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest 60045.

In this fun and interactive workshop, Parenting Perspectives will provide practical and easy-to-implement tips and creative approaches aimed at helping parents navigate through some of the toughest challenges of parenting in today’s privileged world. For parents of children in K-8th grade. Free. To register, call LEAD at 847-295-9075 or visit www.leadweb.org.

Trading Spaces: Understanding the Social and Emotional Aspect for a Successful
Transition to High School


Monday, May 12
7:00 pm – 8:45 pm


Lake Forest High School, David Miller Theater, Lake Forest 60045.

The challenges of moving on to high school can be overwhelming. Come hear from the experts and those who have “been there and done that.” This will be a frank discussion of the social and emotional issues that students will face as they “trade spaces” from middle school to high school. Our panel will include representatives from LFHS, CROYA and LEAD plus a parent and current LFHS students. Parents from all local middle schools, public and private, are most welcome to attend. Sponsored by Lake Forest District 67 Parent Awareness, Lake Bluff PTO, LFHS APT, and LEAD. For parents of children in 8th grade who will attend high school in the fall. Free of charge, no registration required.






Lake Forest High School, 1285 N. McKinley Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
West Athletic Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
847-234-3600    Fax: 847-582-7797