The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World
Brad Stulberg
In-demand speaker, performance coach, and bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change.
Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.
Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania; faculty co-director, Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative; founding faculty co-director, Wharton People Analytics, and co-host of the podcast No Stupid Questions.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Register: www.bit.ly/StulbergFANWebinar

Shared Wisdom:
Cultural Evolution in the Age of Al Alex "Sandy" Pentland, Ph.D.
Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Al and Toshiba Professor of Media Arts & Science at MIT's Sloan School of Management.
Lisa Kay Solomon
Lecturer and the Futurist in Residence at the Stanford University d.school.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/PentlandFANWebinar

Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want
Judd Kessler, Ph.D.
Howard Marks Endowed Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Corinne Low, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/KesslerFANWebinar
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Due to the forecasted extreme cold and dangerous wind chills, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, January 23, in Lake Bluff School District 65. This closure is being made to protect the safety of our students and staff. All buildings will be closed, and there will be no classes or after-school activities.

A reminder about emergency days:
Because we are using our first emergency day tomorrow, the last day of school will now be Monday, June 8, with early release. As outlined in our district calendar, June 8–12 is reserved for emergency use, and we now have four remaining emergency days available should additional closures be necessary. The 8th-grade promotion ceremony will still take place as scheduled on Wednesday, June 3.

Thank you for your continued flexibility as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff during severe winter weather.

Mattering:
The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose
Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Register: www.bit.ly/JWRWFANWebinar
BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY, sponsored by FAN!
For any question please reach out to Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Parenting Anxiety:
Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids
Meredith Elkins, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Libertyville D70 in Libertyville, IL.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/ElkinsFANWebinar
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn at kstabenow@lb65.org

"Hold These Truths": A Table Reading
Joel de la Fuente
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
North Shore Country Day Auditorium
310 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093
No Registration Required
For any question please reach out to Kaitlyn at kstabenow@lb65.org

The Running Ground:
A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports
Nicholas Thompson
Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/NTFANWebinar
BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY, sponsored by FAN!
This event is #freeandopentothepublic and will be recorded. Suitable for youth 12+
Presented by FAN and 38 of our member schools and organizations.

If you have any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn at kstabenow@lb65.org

Stop by Hansa Weds afternoon or Friday morning to talk with LB65 Superintendent, Lisa Leali!

Tiny Experiments:
How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist, writer, and founder of Ness Labs. Researcher at King's College London.
Susan Dominus
Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Author, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
Register: www.bit.ly/LeCunffFANWebinar

For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

The Mind Electric:
A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains Pria Anand, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine and physician at Boston Medical Center.
Anupam B. Jena, MD, Ph.D.
Joseph P. Newhouse Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School and host of the Freakonomics, MD podcast.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/AnandFANWebinar

For any questions please email Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Due to the weather, Lake Bluff District 65 will be starting school 2 hours late this morning. Thank you!

Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You
Jeff Selingo
College & Career Services Coordinator, Evanston Township High School D202
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:30 PM
Evanston Township High School Auditorium
1600 Dodge Ave., Door 6, Evanston, IL 60201

For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want
Marc Brackett, Ph.D.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:00 PM CT
Buffalo Grove High School Auditorium, Door 6
1100 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Free copy of Dealing with Feeling, while supplies last.

For any questions please email Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Validation: How to Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life
Caroline Fleck, Ph.D.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/FleckFANWebinar
For any questions please email Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Robin Hood Math:
Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life
Noah Giansiracusa, Ph.D.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/NGFANWebinar
For any questions please email Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups
Colin M. Fisher, Ph.D
Associate Professor of Organizations and Innovation at University College London's School of Management.
Amy C. Edmondson, Ph.D.
Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:00 PM CT
Register: www.bit.ly/CFisherFANWebinar

For any questions please email Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef
Curtis Duffy
World-renowned Michelin-starred chef and co-owner of Ever restaurant and After bar in Chicago.
Heidi Stevens
Chicago-based writer and Director of External Affairs for the University of Chicago's TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:00 PM
Register: www.bit.ly/CDuffyFANWebinar
BONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY, sponsored by FAN!
For any questions please reach out to Kaitlyn S at kstabenow@lb65.org

Wear Gold Friday!

Mastery: Why Deeper Learning is Essential in an Age of Distraction Ulrik Juul Christensen, MD
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 PM
Register: www.bit.ly/CWFANWebinar
For any questions please email Kaitlyn at kstabenow@lb65.org