Mustang News: MHS Cafeteria Food Service

Welcome to the new look of the Mundelein cafeteria. Our drive is to give each student the food experience they deserve. We are serving made to order paninis, homemade salsa, hummus with flour tortilla chips, made fresh package salads, homemade soups, individual flatbread pizzas and many more exciting changes. As you can see we are making changes to show off what Quest stands for; forging a genuine fine dining lunch experience with fresh ingredients. We appreciate all your support in providing you with a delicious experience.

If you have any questions or concerns about the lunch selections or special lunch programs, please contact Kelly Paschall, Quest Food Service Manager @ Mundelein High School District 120 at 847-949-2200 x1217.

Announcements

ISBE Back-to-School Webinar
ISBE and Illinois PTA will present a Back-to-School Webinar for parents at 7 p.m. September 23.
State Superintendent and other speakers will address hot topics in education and resources for parents during evening forum. State Superintendent Tony Smith, Ph.D., and Illinois PTA President Matthew Rodriguez will discuss statewide education initiatives and how parents and schools can work together to help their students thrive. Register for this webinar by clicking HERE.

Health Requirement
The state of Illinois has made a requirement for all seniors to receive a vaccine before the first day of school to help prevent meningitis. A suggested due date for this is May 15, 2016 for all current 11th graders. Please check with your student’s doctor for the administration of this vaccine and submit documentation to the School Nurse’s Office.

Calendar Reminder
No Classes Wednesday, September 23.

Recognition

Mundelein Fine Arts Festival Scholarships
On Saturday, September 12 at the Mundelein Fine Arts Festival, four MHS students won a $500 scholarship for their work.

Mundelein Fine Arts Festival Scholarship Winners: Xochitl Cisneros, Haley Peterson, Michael Del Rosario, and Viviana Torres.

In addition to scholarships, Mundelein Mayor Lentz awarded two MHS students with the Mayoral Purchase Award: Joseph Devito & Monika Bowser. Joseph and Monika's work will hang in the Village Hall.

Good Morning Mundelein!
The Village of Mundelein public relations video featuring the MHS Show Choir students. The video was unveiled this week at the Village Board meeting where MHS students and staff were recognized. Mayor Lentz gave each student a Mundelein t-shirt which was worn in school the next day.

Watch the sites and sounds of Mundelein below!

Homecoming 2015
Last week was full of awesome Homecoming events and celebrations. Congratulations to Doug Alberts and Alex Guiritan, this year's Homecoming King and Queen. More images from Homecoming are posted at the end of this week's blog.

Wondering what happens at MHS during Homecoming? Thank you to MANE TV for this 10 minute video!

Ironman Wisconsin

MHS Assistant Athletic Director, Jessica Upchurch, competed in the Ironman Wisconsin on this past
weekend. Jessica successfully completed the event (which contains swimming, 100 mile bike ride, and a marathon) in 16 hours & 52 minutes. Congratulations Jessica!

Coach and Mrs. Calhoun

Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week
Congratulations to Coach Calhoun and his staff. Coach Calhoun has been named the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week. Pat McCaskey of the Bears will recognize coach at a Bears game in December and donate $1,500 to the Mustang Football Program.

Congratulations Coach Calhoun! Great job!! Good Luck on tomorrow against Warren!!

College & Career Resource Center

College Visits 9/21 - 9/25

College of Lake County Monday, September 21 11:00 AM

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Tuesday, September 22 9:00 AM

Illinois College Tuesday, September 22 10:30 AM

Illinois Wesleyan University Tuesday, September 22 11:00 AM

St. Norbert College Tuesday, September 22 1:00 PM

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign With
College of Lake County (Engineering Pathways)   Thursday, September 24   11:00 AM

Monmouth College Friday, September 25   8:00 AM

Concordia University - River Forest Friday, September 25 9:00 AM

Calvin College Friday, September 25 10:30 AM

Activities

Triathlon Club is a new club offered to all students who want to train for a triathlon. Students do NOT have to compete but it is highly encouraged. Students will be given the opportunity to practice swimming, biking ( indoors and outdoors) and running separately and also in combinations. The goal for this school year is to host an indoor tri as well an outdoor tri at the end of the school year. See Ms. Toland if you are interested.

Athletics

On Monday, September 21 the Varsity Girls Volleyball Team will honor twelve teachers at their Staff Appreciation Night. Please join us for this special event that will take place in between the Sophomore and Varsity Volleyball games. Sophomore game will start at 5:00 PM and the ceremony will start immediately following the end of the game between 5:45-6:00 PM.

Staff Spot Light

Caroline Gully - Spanish Teacher

How long at MHS? 3 years

What college/university did you attend? North Central College BA in Spanish

Insider tip for parents: Travel! It doesn't have to be international, but take your kiddos to see different people, cultures and experience different ways of thinking.

Hobbies/Interests: I love coaching/playing lacrosse, going to flea markets, and restoring old homes.

What is your favorite part of your job? Hanging out with / learning with my top-notch colleagues in the World Language Department :).

Good book recommendation?
I actually have an article (click link): This is What $1,500 a Month in Rent Would Get You in Cities All Around the World

You may not know… I’m a crazy cat lady!

Who or What inspires you? I often get my “pinspirations” from Pinterest!