Wauconda High School Parent Newsletter
APRIL 2017
Upcoming Events APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER Non Attendance Day– No School
APRIL
4/14
School Board Mtg. C.O.W. 7pm
4/13
School Board Mtg. Bus. Mtg. 7pm
4/20
UPCOMING EVENTS WHS Band Concert –Auditorium 7-9pm
4/11
WHS Honor Society Induction- 7-8:30pm Auditorium & W Café
4/12
WHS Thespian Induction—Auditorium 7-9pm
4/24
2016 Illinois Report Cards for all schools in Wauconda School District 118 are now available on the Wauconda CUSD 118 website at: http://www.d118.org/Home/school-report-cards or the Illinois Report Card website: http://www.illinoisreportcard.com/. At this Illinois State Board of Education supported website, information may be found by browsing each individual school or district report card.
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Dan Klett, Principal Ext.1000 Stephanie Provenzano, Administrative Assistant Ext.1005
ATTENTION SENIORS! Cap and gown orders will be delivered on April 21st! You will be able to pick them up during your lunch periods! If you still owe money, please pay on line at www.herffjones.com
SENIOR HONOR CORDS Student honor cords will be delivered on May 11th & 12th for pick up during your lunch periods. Any student that will be receiving honor cords for graduation will be notified via your student email.
WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 118 2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR MONDAY
AUGUST 14
TUESDAY
AUGUST 15
WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 16
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TERM and INSTITUTE DAY – NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
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INSTITUTE DAY – NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
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FIRST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE (GRADES 1-12) KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY
AUGUST 17
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KINDERGARTEN CLASSES BEGIN
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 4
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LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18
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EARLY DISMISSAL DAY* and PARENT CONFERENCES
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 19
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PARENT CONFERENCES – NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 20
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NON ATTENDANCE DAY – NO SCHOOL
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 6
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INSTITUTE DAY – NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22
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NON ATTENDANCE DAY – NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 23
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THANKSGIVING DAY – NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 24
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NON ATTENDANCE DAY – NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20
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WINTER BREAK BEGINS FOLLOWING REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
MONDAY
JANUARY 8
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SCHOOL RESUMES
MONDAY
JANUARY 15
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY – NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 15
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PARENT CONFERENCES – NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 16
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INSTITUTE DAY – NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 19
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PRESIDENTS’ DAY – NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY
MARCH 23
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SPRING BREAK BEGINS FOLLOWING REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
TUESDAY
APRIL 3
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SCHOOL RESUMES
MONDAY
MAY 28
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MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL
MONDAY
JUNE 4
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LAST DAY OF REQUIRED ATTENDANCE IF ALL FIVE EMERGENCY DAYS ARE USED**
NOTE: STUDENTS IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND WEE KIDS PROGRAMS FOLLOW THE KINDERGARTEN CALENDAR WHS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION & SCHEDULE PICK-UP WMS/MMS 6th GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT & ORIENTATION WGS/RCS/CCS K-5 MEET AND GREET WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017 EARLY STUDENT DISMISSAL DAY *
Friday, August 11, 2017 Monday, August 14, 2017 Tuesday, August 15, 2017
7:30 - 11:30 a.m. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Times Of Early Student Dismissal To Accommodate Parent Conferences
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY STUDENT DISMISSAL DAY ** *** Times of Early Student Dismissal to Accommodate Half-Day Teacher Inservice
Grades 9-12 12:35 p.m. Grades 6-8 1:05 p.m. Grades 1-5 2:05 p.m. AM Kdg. 10:50 a.m. PM Kdg. Begins 12:20 p.m. – Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
M,T,W, or Th Friday Grades 9-12 10:20 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Grades 6-8 10:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Grades 1-5 12:05 p.m. 12:35 p.m. No school for AM or PM Kindergarten
WHS 1st Semester Finals – December 18, 19, 20 WHS 2nd Semester Finals – TBD
WHS Graduation Ceremony – Sunday, May 20, 2018, 2:30 p.m. WMS & MMS Promotion Ceremony – TBD
K-5 1ST QUARTER 08/16 - 10/06 = 37 DAYS 2ND QUARTER 10/09 - 12/20 = 47 DAYS 3RD QUARTER 01/08 - 03/16 = 46 DAYS 4TH QUARTER 03/19 - 05/25 = 44 DAYS ***
6-8 1ST QUARTER 08/16 - 10/13 = 42 DAYS 2ND QUARTER 10/16 - 12/20 = 42 DAYS 3RD QUARTER 01/08 - 03/16 = 46 DAYS 4TH QUARTER 03/19 - 05/25 = 44 DAYS***
9-12 1ST SEMESTER 08/16 - 12/20 = 84 DAYS 2ND SEMESTER 01/08 - 05/25 = 90 DAYS***
(Last day of 4th Quarter at Grades K-8 and 2nd Semester at Grades 9-12 if no emergency days are used) ***
Adopted 12/15/16
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR OPERATIONS Laura Halverson, Assistant Principal Ext. 1001 For Operations Joni Berg, Administrative Assistant Ext. 1006
WAUCONDA HIGH SCHOOL Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois 60084-1299 Telephone 847.526.6611, Fax 847.487.3595 Website: www.d118.org
Daniel R. Klett Principal
Andrew Lambert Athletic Director
Laura Halverson Assistant Principal
Matthew Badgley Assistant Principal
Mark Landvick Assistant Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: Earning a driver’s license is undoubtedly one of the most significant events in the life of a high school student. Accompanying this privilege is tremendous responsibility – on the part of the students, parents or guardians, and the school. Wauconda High School is proud to be a part of this important process by offering Classroom and Behind-theWheel (BTW) sections. Currently, we are taking summer registration for Classroom and Behind the Wheel. Both are requirements for a student to receive a license at the age of 16. Students may sign up for Classroom and BTW concurrently, but are not able to take BTW unless they are signed up for Classroom or have previously taken it. This summer, we are proud to offer a student centered all-inclusive Driver’s Education experience. This summer, Wauconda High School will be offering students who sign up for Driver’s Education: Classroom (30 hours), Behind the Wheel (6 hours), Observation (6 hours), Permit test, and Vision Acuity test. Students who pass the permit test will not have to go to the Illinois Secretary of State Facility Office. Students must have the following to be eligible for Driver’s Education: Any freshman who turns 15 on or before January 1st of their freshmen year shall be eligible to take driver education. Students must have passed 8 classes in the previous 12 months. To meet the needs of students and family schedules, Wauconda High School is offering a wide range of behind the wheel driving hours for this summer. Driving times are offered Monday through Sunday, with early drive times (6:00 A.M.), afternoon, and evening availability. Summer classroom will meet Monday-Thursday 1:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. from June 5, 2017 through June 22, 2017. Procedures for Signing up for the Course Register with Ms. Berg in the WHS main office. You can pay online (see attached instructions) and bring a copy of your payment confirmation or you can pay by check or cash. Payment is due at the time of registration. Attend the mandatory April 23rd Driver’s Education meeting where parents and students will be given a packet of information including a BTW Schedule Request form and the Rules of the Road book/study packet. The meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the WHS East Cafeteria. Take the permit test on Sunday, April 30th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm -WHS East Cafeteria Please do not hesitate to contact us at the emails listed below with any questions you may have about this process. We look forward to being a part of this important and exciting step in your child’s life. Sincerely, Wauconda Driver’s Education Department Mike Jacobs
[email protected]
Jeff McQuaid
[email protected] “Home of the Bulldogs”
Andrew Burton
[email protected]
2017 Summer School Driver’s Education Registration Form Student Name: ______________________________
ID#: _________________
Grade: ______
DOB: #_______________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Student Phone Number:_____________________
Student Email: _________________________
Parent Name and Phone Number: ______________________________________________________ Parent Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number: _____________________________________________ Please select: _____ Behind the Wheel only ($250) _____ Classroom AND Behind the Wheel ($335) Make checks payable to: Wauconda High School or pay online (see attached instructions). CONFIRMATION OF FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM In case of cancellation or ineligibility, your payment will be returned. Please review and provide your signature on the following: I give ___________________ (student’s name) permission to participate in the Summer School Driver’s Education Program. I am aware that there is a mandatory Driver’s Education meeting on April 23, 2017 and a permit testing on April 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the WHS East Cafeteria. I have read the parent letter regarding procedures and eligibility for the Driver’s Education summer program.
__________________________________ Parent’s Signature
_________________ Date
__________________________________ Student’s Signature
_________________ Date
_____________________________________________________________________ For Office Use Only: Date: ______________________________ Amount Paid: $ _____________ Office Initials: _____
Cash/Check#: ________________
Procedures for Reporting Absenses for Students Who Attend Tech Campus On a day when a student is unable to attend school or must leave school during the day, the parent/ guardian needs to call the WHS Attendance Office at (847) 526-6611 ext. 1008. The Lake County Technology Campus must also be called at (847) 223-6681. The building administrator will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused. If a parent/guardian fails to call or cannot call, the student should bring a note to the attendance office by 7:10 a.m. the morning of the student’s return. If a student does not report to the attendance office, or the school does not receive a parental explanation, the student will face disciplinary action.
Procedimientos Para Reportar Ausencias Para Los Estudiantes Quienes Tienen Clases en el Colegio de Tecnología El día que el estudiante no pueda asistir a la escuela o que deba salír temprano de la escuela, los padres/guardianes deben de llamar a la Oficina de Asistencia de la escuela al 847/526-6611, extensiôn 1008. También deben de llamar al Colegio de Tecnología de Lake County al 847/2236681. El administrador del edificio determinará si la ausencia es escusada o no. Si los padres/guardianes no Llaman o no pueden llamar, el estudiante debe de llevar una nota a la Oficina de Asistencia a las 7:10 a.m. cuando regrese el estudiante a la escuela. Si el estudiante no se reporta a la Oficina de Asistencia o si la escuela no recibe una explicación de los padres, el estudiante recibirá una disciplina.
Arrive to School on Time - Doors Open At…. The main entry doors will be opened Monday through Friday at 6:00 a.m. The outside doors (B-wing facing the driveway) numbers 4, 5, and 6, along with door H13 (Minerva Street) will be opened at 6:50 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. on Fridays.
NEW ADDRESS? NEW PHONE NUMBER? NEW CELL PHONE NUMBER? Please inform the office in writing or call Mrs. Halverson at (847) 526-6611 ext. 1001 when there is a change of address, home phone, cell phone, and/or work phone numbers. In case of an emergency, the school needs to be able to reach a parent or guardian immediately.
¿CAMBIO DE DIRECCIÓN? ¿NUEVO NÚMERO DE TELÉFONO? Por favor comuniquen a la oficina por escrito o llame a la Sra. Halverson al 847-526-6611 ext. 1001 cuando tengan algún cambio de dirección, número de teléfono, celular, trabajo etc. En caso de que haya una emergencia, la escuela necesita comunicarse, con los padres/guardianes de inmediato.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FOR STUDENT SERVICES Matt Badgley (A-L) ext. 1003 Mark Landvick (M-Z) ext. 1004 Maria Lichterman, Administrative Assistant ext. 1007 Lori Morgan, Attendance Secretary ext. 1008
Homework Requests Contact Maria Lichterman (847) 526-6611 ext. 1007
If your child will be absent for two or more days, homework may be requested by contacting Maria Lichterman in the Assistant Principals for Student Services Office. In order to collect your child’s homework in a timely manner, we ask that you call in the request by 8:00 a.m. Any requests that are received after 12:00 noon will be processed for pickup the next school day.
IN CASE OF ABSENCE or a NEED TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY a parent or guardian must: 1. Call the high school at 847-526-6611 and press 1 2. Please report absences before 9:00 a.m. 3. Messages left should include: A. Student’s name B. Student’s ID number C. Reason for absence D. Phone number where a parent or guardian can be reached 4. The administration will determine if the absence is excused or not 5. If a parent fails to call the absence will be determined unexcused and disciplinary consequences may exist. UNEXCUSED absences will result in disciplinary action.
EN CASO DE QUE EL ESTEDIANTE ESTE AUSENTE o TENGA QUE SALIR TEMPRANO DE LA ESCUELA, los padres/guardianes deben de: 1. Llamar a la escuela al 847/526-6611 presione la opción número 1. 2. Por favor llamar a la escuela antes de las 9:00 a.m. 3. El mensaje debe incluir (en español): A. El nombre del estudiante B. El número de identificación escolar del estudiante C. La razón por la cual el estudiante está ausente D. Número de teléfono donde nos podamos comunicar con los padres/guardianes 4. la Administración determinará si la ausencia es escusada ó no 5. Si los padres/guardianes no llaman ó no pueden llamar, el estudiante debe de llevar una nota a la oficina de asistencia a las 7:10 a.m. cuando regrese el estudiante a la escuela.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FOR STUDENT SERVICES Matt Badgley (A - L) ext. 1003 Mark Landvick (M - Z) ext. 1004 Maria Lichterman, Administrative Assistant ext. 1007
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES * May be used at and during non-academic times and areas (i.e. hallways during passing periods, cafeteria during lunch, etc.). * Study halls and classrooms must have teacher approval for appropriate usage. * Inappropriate usage will not be tolerated. * If a staff member determines use is inappropriate or unapproved, the item may be confiscated. * Administration reserves the right to confiscate the item until the end of the semester. If any of these items are confiscated, students will be subject to disciplinary consequences and parents may be required to pick up these items. If you have any questions pertaining to any of the above items, please contact the Assistant Principals for Student Services Office at (847) 526-6611 ext. 1007.
Counselor
Student’s Last Name
Ext.
Melissa Hoffmann
A-F
1011
Louisa Leino
G-L
1012
Brian Roy
M-Q
1010
Blythe Masura
R-Z
1013
Karen Anstedt
Registrar
1009
Naviance is here! WHS is introducing Naviance Family Connections. All students need to create their account. Please See your guidance counselor. What does Naviance do? It will help with applying to college, searching for college careers and scholarships etc. Please see your counselor if you have any questions.
ATTENTION STUDENTS!
PLEASE NOTE! Counselors are seen by appointment only! If you need to see your counselor, stop by the appointment desk, located in the Main Office, to schedule a time. Students are seen only during their lunch period or study hall.
Please get on Naviance to set up college visit appointments. Colleges and Universities are coming to WHS! SENIORS!! Please get on Naviance! College Applications are coming soon! Do not wait until last second!
Guidance Office Check out Naviance for a listing of the many scholarships available to our students! Check your student email daily
HONORS NIGHT Honors Night will be held on May 1st. This event is by invite only and is for students receiving an award or scholarship.
2016/2017 ACT Test Dates Test Date
Late Registration Period
June 10
May 6-19
2016/2017 SAT Test Dates Test Date
Registration Deadline
March 11
February 10
May 6
April 7
June 3
May 9
SENIOR CLC FIELD TRIP There will be a field trip for all Seniors looking to attend CLC next year. The field trip will be April 26th with a mandatory meeting in the Auditorium on April 25th at 10:30am, We will be registering students for next year at CLC on April 26th and the students will be gone from 8:15am-12:30pm. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Masura in the Guidance Office.
SAT MAKE UP! SAT make up is April 25, 2107. If you missed the April 5th SAT test and want to graduate please see Mr. Roy!
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS!! Be sure to have your FAFSA applications completed as soon as possible!!
“DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD” Wauconda “Distinguished Alumni Award” program honors outstanding graduates of Wauconda High School. By honoring distinguished graduates, we seek to identify and honor models of success for our students to admire and emulate. The program demonstrates to students the relationship between the education they receive at Wauconda High School and success in life. The committee is now accepting nominations. The candidate must have been a graduate of Wauconda High School and accomplished great things since graduation. The award winner will be asked to attend Wauconda High School’s Honor Night on May 1st, 2017 at 7:00pm at WHS Auditorium. Nominations will be accepted until April 17th. If you wish to nominate a graduate for this award, please complete the form below and return to: Wauconda High School Mrs. Louisa Leino, Guidance Counselor 555 North Main Street Wauconda, IL 60084
WAUCONDA HIGH SCHOOL’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee: ___________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State:___________ Zip Code:______________ I am nominating this person because:
Your name: ____________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________________________________ Please mail your nomination no later than April 14th to the above address.
Linking Khan Academy and College Board Student Accounts
Why link Khan Academy and College Board Accounts? ►
You will be able to link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts in early January 2016 when you get your PSAT/NMSQT results.
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Linking your accounts will further personalize your practice: the practice recommendations on Khan Academy will be based on your PSAT/NMSQT results
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All future scores from the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 will also be sent to help customize your practice and recommendations on Khan Academy.
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You will be able to jump right into practice without having to take any additional diagnostic quizzes or practice tests to get personalized recommendations.
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Step 1: Create a Khan Academy Account ►
Log in to or create your Khan Academy account ►
Go to satpractice.org
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Click green button labeled “Check it out now”
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Sign in with Gmail, Facebook, or click “Sign up with email” ►
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If you click Sign in with Gmail or Facebook, enter in your username and password for either these accounts and you are signed in If you click “Sign up with email” Enter in First Name/Last name/Email/Birthdate and click “Sign Up” ►
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An email will been sent to your account to verify; sign in to your email Open email from Khan Academy accounts and click on the “Finish Signing Up” button A welcome screen will appear where you will enter username and password and click “Sign Up”
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Step 2:
Begin to link your Khan Academy Account to College Board ►
You have logged into Khan Academy for the first time and will be asked if you would like to send PSAT results
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If you already have a Khan Academy account, a prompt will appear asking if you want to send your PSAT results to Khan Academy
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After choosing that option, you will be directed to
collegeboard.org
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Screenshot from Khan Academy
Step 3: Create a College Board Account ►
Sign in to your College Board account; if you do not have a College Board account, click 'Sign Up' to create one.
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Click on the “Sign up” blue box Fill in the fields to create your student account ensuring all information is correct Click “Next” at the bottom when all fields are completed You are now Signed In
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Step 3: And Hit Send to Link Accounts ►
After successfully logging in to your College Board account, you will be asked for permission to link your accounts.
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After clicking “Send” you will be redirected to SAT practice on the Khan Academy site.
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You can remove the link at any time, by clicking on “Revoke” which is found in College Board account settings.
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Now Start Practicing on Khan Academy with Personalized Recommendations ►
You can start your practice in either Math or Evidence Based Reading & Writing.
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The recommendations are based on how you did on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 8/9.
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Keep practicing – with each additional problem and activity the personalization gets stronger and gets you closer to your goal score on the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9.
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Athletic Office
Andrew Lambert, Athletic Director ext. 1002 Angie Garrod, Administrative Assistant ext. 1016
Looking for up-to-date schedules of your child’s team? Inclement weather? Wondering if practices or games are canceled/postponed?
Jean Soofi RN—Ext. 1020
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS! All Juniors are required to show proof of meningitis immunizations prior to entering their Senior year! Please send in proof to Nurse Soofi as soon as possible. Required to have two meningitis shots. If over sixteen and student has not had any meningitis immunizations then only one shot is required after age 16. Immunization proof is provided by your doctor, nurse or clinic.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! Any medications left in the Nurse’s Office must be picked up by the end of 2nd Semester or it will be disposed of.
JUST A REMINDER Students are not allowed to carry medications with them unless specified by their doctor.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES NLCC ART SHOW The NLCC Art Show will be held on April 28th at Grant Community High School. The day will consist of a keynote speaker, student workshops, and an awards ceremony. The show will be open to the public from 5:30pm-8pm. The awards ceremonies will begin at 6:30pm.
SUMMER DRIVERS EDUCATION! Attention all students who are or will be enrolled in the 2017 summer driver education course. There will be a mandatory meeting held on Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00pm in the East Cafeteria. This meeting is to be attended by the students who will take the class and their parent/s or guardian/s. This meeting will be used to enroll kids in the online state driver system as well as give each student their vision test. The actual permit test will be held Sunday, April 30th at 2:00pm in the East Cafeteria as well. Additional information will be included regarding the time and place of the actual permit test students will take one week after this initial meeting. Please contact Coach Jacobs with questions or concerns regarding this meeting or summer driving at
[email protected]
ATTENTION CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES!! Promote your group or advertise your upcoming fundraiser in The Purple Press. For a small fee, your group will be given a 1/4 page ad showcasing the fun and interesting things you do! See or email Mr. Tripp for more information!!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
WHS BLOOD DRIVE The Blood Drive for WHS students and staff will be held on Wednesday, April 12th. Please remember, 16 year olds will need a signed consent form. Sign ups will he held on April 10th & 11th during PE classes and lunch/study halls. If you have any questions, pleases contact Mrs. Parys.
FBLA Wauconda Students Incredible at 2017 State Conference!
Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 was the 68th Annual FBLA State Leadership Conference held at the Crown Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. Over 1,200 students from 65 high schools competed in 70 different competitions from test/case study, report/presentation and individual and team presentations. Your Wauconda High School FBLA had a total of 88 competitors in which 86 traveled to the state conference. Wauconda FBLA competed in 50 different competitive events. Amazingly 79 (88%) of those received top 10 awards! Also more wonderful news is our very own Shawna Weber was voted in as FBLA State Secretary for upcoming 2017-2018 school year! Tommy O’Brien was elected in January of this year as our FBLA Northern Area President. This is the first time since 1954 that Wauconda High School has had two state officers! You don’t need to be a big school of 2,000 + students you just need great students part of a great district with support of a great community!! Here is the Chapter Awards Wauconda High School received: Gold Seal Chapter Award Connecting the Generations Award – Meals For All Community Dinners 2nd Place – March of Dimes Best Promotional Design 2nd Place – Robert Stickler Outstanding Chapter Award 2nd Place – Largest Local Professional Membership Award 3rd Place – Largest Local Chapter Membership Award Here is the Individual Chapter Awards Wauconda High School Students received: 1st Place - State Champions! o Business Communications – Tommy O’Brien o Community Service Project – Emma Lewandowski, Grace Lewandowski o Digital Video Production – Luke Johnson, Kelly Kroegel, Shannon Stortz o Graphic Design – Taylor Lambert, Ally Olsen, Kelly Weller o Hospitality Management – Taylor Arden, Amy Richardson, Phillip Solis o Introduction Information Technology – Josh Feryance o Local Chapter Annual Business Report – Chloe Cardaras, Katrina Nishioka, Tommy O’Brien o Public Service Announcement – McKenzie Dopak, Lori Krawczyk, Eli Wurster 2nd Place Winners! o American Enterprise Project – Sam Bianco, Andrew Lu, Shawna Weber o Client Services - Dan Bulgarelli o E-Business – Andrew Nolan, Matthew Nolan, Isabella Stein o Marketing – Brett Huizinga, Abby Ribar, Hayley Redmann o Website Design – Ben Brannick, Eric Keller, Connor Pyne 3rd Place Winners! o Banking & Financial Systems – Connor Splingaire, Bryan Yu o Coding & Programming - Mokha Gurnek o Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures – Shannon McNutt o Partnership with Business – Joe Garcia, Anna Padula 4th Place Winners! o 3D Animation – Savannah Watkins, Mackenzie Winkle o Advertising - Ryan Vogler o Cyber Security – Nathan Kantorski o Emerging Business Issues - Olivia Batson, Jesarela Villarreal, Spozmai Khan o Health Care Administration – Hayley Hausher o Impromptu Speaking – Sam Bianco o Introduction Business Presentation – Raquel Acosta, Connor Brannick, Carlye Pichman
WHS FBLA 2017 State Competitors, Advisers and Chaperones!!
WHS FBLA 2017 State Top Ten Winners!!
WHS FBLA National Qualifiers!!
WHS FBLA 2017 1st Place – State Champi-
WHS FBLA 2017 2nd Place State Winners!
WHS FBLA 2017 4th Place Winners! WHS FBLA 2017 3rd Place Winners!
A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah Maas Dragged off to a treacherous magical land as retribution for killing a wolf, huntress Feyre learns that her captor is one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
Across the Universe By Beth Revis Amy, having been cryogenically frozen and placed onboard a spaceship which was supposed to land on a distant planet three hundred years in the future, is unplugged fifty years too early and finds herself stuck inside an enclosed world ruled by a tyrannical leader and his rebellious teenage heir and confused about who to trust and why someone is trying to kill her.
The Naturals By Jennifer Lynn Barnes Seventeen-year-old Cassie, who has a natural ability to read people, joins an elite group of criminal profilers at the FBI in order to help solve cold cases.
When: Friday, April 7th, 2017 during lunches Where: Wauconda High School Library Why: Meet and visit with other students who like to read popular young adult How:
books. Eat your lunch in the library. Ms. Stott brings a treat. Sign up in the library. Read the book. Bring your lunch to the library during your lunch period on April 7th, 2017
Senior Ads - Class of 2017
BUY YOUR YEARBOOK SENIOR AD SPACE TODAY!! Design and upload your special message to your senior on www.yearbookordercenter.com 1/8 page ad space only available: $60.00. Ads are due by May 1, 2017. Space is limited so order TODAY. For questions, please email (preferred) or call Mrs. Cheryl Barch at:
[email protected] or 847-526-6611 x1101.
FBLA Meals for All on March 8 was a huge success! Thanks to our very own Chamber of Commerce group who donated the wonderful dinner consisting of corn beef and cabbage, roasted potatoes carrots and bread. Our WHS Culinary Arts Club donated 150 shamrock cookies too! We served over 160 families and senior citizens from the Wauconda Community!
THE NEW DEALINE TO ENROLL IS JUNE 3RD!!!
THE NEW DEADLINE TO ENROLL IS JUNE 3RD!!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 Kindergarten Registration For School Year 2017/18 Children living within the school boundaries of Wauconda Grade School, Robert Crown School, and Cotton Creek School should register at their home school on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Questions regarding attendance boundaries can be addressed by calling the Transportation Department at 847-526-6672. Wauconda Grade School, Robert Crown School and Cotton Creek School will be conducting their Kindergarten Registration for all children who will be entering Kindergarten for the fall of 2017. Parents that have children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2017, and who live within the boundaries of Wauconda CUSD 118, are eligible to register for the 2017-18 school year. This annual registration is done in March to begin the process of getting our youngsters ready for Kindergarten and to assist Wauconda CUSD 118 in staff planning. At the Kindergarten Registration, parents will be asked to complete the necessary paperwork to enroll their child. Parents are asked to bring the following documents (copies if possible): *Two (2) items of proof of residency (drivers license, home ownership title or deed, apartment lease, voter registration, utility bills, automobile insurance, or other documents that prove residency). If you are unable to provide the required documentation, please alert school personnel. *State issued child’s birth certificate Illinois law requires that all Kindergarten students show proof of required immunizations, physical, dental, and vision examinations for the start of school. If you have any questions about the registration process or are unable to attend, please contact: Wauconda Grade School, Robert Crown School or Cotton Creek School. Please feel free to share this information with your neighbors. Wauconda Grade School 225 Osage Street Wauconda, IL 60084 (847) 526-6671 Ms. Deb Monroe, Principal
Robert Crown School 620 Bonner Road Wauconda, IL 60084 (847) 526-7100 Ms. Karrie Diol, Principal
Cotton Creek School 545 Newport Court Island Lake, IL 60042 (847) 526-4700 Ms. Diane Kelly, Principal
Beginning Monday, February 13, 2017 registration packets may be picked-up at the school your child will attend in the fall between 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or downloaded from the district website at www.d118.org.
¡ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE! Distrito Escolar #118 de la Comunidad de Wauconda Matriculas para Kinder Año Escolar 2017-18 Niños viviendo dentro los limites de las Escuelas Wauconda Grade, Cotton Creek o Robert Crown deben de matricularse en la escuela más cercana de su casa el miércoles, 8 de marzo, 2017, de 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Preguntas sobre los límites geográficos de las escuelas pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Transportación al 847-526-6672. Las escuelas Wauconda Grade, Robert Crown y Cotton Creek llevarán a cabo las matriculas para todos los niños que van a entrar a Kinder en el otoño 2017. Padres con niños que cumplirán cinco años él o antes del 1º de Septiembre, 2017 y que viven dentro de los límites del Distrito Escolar #118 de Wauconda son legibles para matricularse para el año escolar 2017-18. Estas matriculas se llevan a cabo en marzo con el fin de comenzar el proceso para preparar a los niños para el Kindergarten y asistir al Distrito Escolar de Wauconda con la planificación necesaria. En la matricula se les pedirá a los padres que completen todos los documentos necesarios para matricular a sus niños. Se les solicitara a los padres traer los siguientes documentos (copia si es posible): *Dos (2) documentos que comprueben el domicilio donde residen (licencia de manejo, titulo de la residencia o hipoteca, contrato de renta del apartamento, registro para votar, cuentas de utilidades tales como agua, luz, gas, aseguranza de automóvil, y otros documentos como prueba de residencia. Si usted no puede proporcionar la documentación requerida, por favor de avisar al personal de la escuela. *La Acta de Nacimiento expedido por el Estado/Gobierno donde su niño nació.
La ley de Illinois requiere que todos estudiantes en Kinder provean prueba de las vacunas requeridas, examen físico, examen dental, y examen de visión (ojos) al comienzo de la escuela. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el proceso de matricula o si no puede asistir personalmente, por favor llame a cualquiera de las escuelas. Por favor comparta esta información con sus vecinos. Wauconda Grade School 225 Osage Street Wauconda, IL 60084 (847) 526-6671 Ms. Deb Monroe, Principal
Robert Crown School 620 Bonner Road Wauconda, IL 60084 (847) 526-7100 Ms. Karrie Diol, Principal
Cotton Creek School 545 Newport Court Island Lake, IL 60042 (847) 526-4700 Ms. Diane Kelly, Principal
A partir del lunes, 13 de febrero, 2017, los paquetes de registro pueden ser recogidos entre las 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. en la escuela que su hijo asistirá en el otoño o descargado desde el sitio web del distrito en www.d118.org.
“I AM RECEIVING NOTICES THAT MY CHILD IS UNEXCUSED” If you called in your student Absent or Tardy and are receiving notices that they are Unexcused, please disregard. Attendance is complete by the end of the day at 3:30 pm.
“THE SCHOOL NUMBER APPEARED ON MY CALLER ID” We receive many calls each week from parents who see the school number on their Caller ID. If you receive a call from the school and the person does not leave a message, please do not call the school. The secretaries cannot determine from which number you have been called or the person who has called you. If it is important, a message will be left or an alternate number will be called. Our nurse and office staff will always leave a message. Please instruct your students to leave a message for you when calling from school. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
STUDENTS THAT ARE SICK AND WISH TO GO HOME If your student is sick and wants to go home, he/she must go directly to the Nurses office so they can call a parent to be picked up.
WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 118 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel J. Coles
555 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois 60084-1299, (847) 526-7690, Fax (847) 526-1019, www.d118.org Wauconda Grade • Robert Crown • Cotton Creek • Wauconda Middle • Matthews Middle • Wauconda High
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Associate Superintendent Business Services, CSBO William Harkin
Assistant Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction Dr. David Wilm
Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Cameron Willis
Assistant Superintendent Special Services Valerie Donnan
Assistant Superintendent Technology Services Scott Cittadino
Emergency Early Dismissal Procedures Due to Severe Winter Weather Dear Parents: In the event of severe winter weather occurring during the school day, it may be necessary to dismiss the students housed at Wauconda Middle School, Matthews Middle School and Wauconda High School earlier than usual. The reason this action would be taken is to allow the buses an opportunity to drop off these older students in order to return in time to take the younger elementary students at Wauconda Grade School, Robert Crown School and Cotton Creek School home according to their regular dismissal schedule. If this early dismissal was not done, we would run the risk of buses being unable to return the Wauconda Grade School, Robert Crown and Cotton Creek students to their homes, or very late drop off for these same students. In addition, we hope to avoid buses driving in a snowstorm when it is dark. Parents of students in grades six through twelve need to be aware of the possibility that this situation could occur due to inclement winter weather. If it does, we would enact the SchoolMessenger Service in an attempt to notify you that your sixth through twelfth grade student was coming home early. As a result, we ask that you make appropriate arrangements with your sixth through twelfth grade student in order for them to gain access to shelter after being dismissed early due to weather conditions. This type of situation does not occur often, but if it does we wanted you to be informed of our actions so that you and your students can be prepared. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Dr. Daniel J. Coles Superintendent of Schools
WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 118 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel J. Coles
555 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois 60084-1299, (847) 526-7690, Fax (847) 526-1019, www.d118.org Wauconda Grade • Robert Crown • Cotton Creek • Wauconda Middle • Matthews Middle • Wauconda High
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Associate Superintendent Business Services, CSBO William Harkin
Assistant Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction Dr. David Wilm
Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Cameron Willis
Assistant Superintendent Special Services Valerie Donnan
Assistant Superintendent Technology Services Scott Cittadino
Procedimientos de Emergencia de Despido Temprano Debido a Severo Clima de Invierno Estimados Padres: En la eventualidad de un clima severo de invierno durante el día escolar, puede ser necesario despedir a los estudiantes alojados en la escuelas Wauconda Middle School, Matthews Middle School y Wauconda High School más temprano de lo usual. La razón para que esta acción sea tomada es el permitir a los autobuses la oportunidad de llevar a estos estudiantes mayores a tiempo para volver y llevar a la casa a los estudiantes elementales más jóvenes en las escuelas Wauconda Grade School, Cotton Creek y Robert Crown según su horario de despido regular. Si este despido temprano no se hace, estaríamos tomándonos el riesgo de que los autobuses no puedan llevar a sus casas a los estudiantes de Wauconda Grade School, Cotton Creek y Robert Crown, o que estos estudiantes lleguen sumamente tarde. En adición, queremos evitar que hayan autobuses corriendo en una tormenta de nieve cuando ya ha oscurecido. Los padres de los estudiantes de sexto grado al grado 12 tienen que estar al tanto de la posibilidad de que esta situación pueda ocurrir debido a las condiciones del clima de invierno. Si ocurre, nosotros no podremos notificarles personalmente que su estudiante de sexto grado al grado 12 va a llegar temprano a la casa. Como resultado, les solicito que hagan los arreglos apropiados con su estudiante de sexto grado al grado 12 de manera que estos tengan acceso a un lugar donde estar después que hayan sido despedidos temprano debido a las condiciones del clima. Este tipo de situación no ocurre muy seguido, pero si ocurre, nosotros queremos que ustedes estén informados de nuestras acciones de modo que ustedes y sus estudiantes estén preparados. Gracias por su cooperación. Sinceramente, Dr. Daniel J. Coles Superintendente de Escuelas
Mission Statement
By building upon partnerships among students, educators, family and community, District 118 will provide a quality and enriched learning environment where students will become contributing and productive members of society through the commitment of lifelong learning.
Wauconda Community Unit School District #118 Board of Education John Armstrong, President Kathy Bianco, Vice President Jonathan Feryance, Secretary Carey McHugh David Patterson Sam Stein Brian Swanson
Dr. Daniel J. Coles, Superintendent of Schools
