When I visit classrooms, I often witness many types of creative interactions which show students the real world connection to the course content. The physics teachers not only make these connections for their students, they often do it in a BIG way...outside on the lawn.
Last week the Physical Science, Physics and Honors Physics classes took part in the Crash Lab! This is a hands on investigation where students learn about momentum, impulse and transference of energy through the research, construction, and smashing of a bumper they made with the goal of minimizing the force of impact during a collision. Now that the crash is done, we pick up all the pieces and put them back together by analyzing over 20,000 data points for each collision to determine how effective the bumpers were in accomplishing the task.
Activities
The Election
The future of Mundelein High School Theatre can be seen on the MHS stage at the end of October. The Election, by Don Zolidis, will be presented as the school's New Faces Production. The cast of 25 October 30 at 7pm. Tickets are recommended donation of $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the box office prior to each performance.is made up of freshman and sophomores, as well as junior and seniors who have never appeared on the MHS stage. The show will be performed on
The Election is a hilarious and timely satire on the contemporary political scene. After an embattled student body president resigns in disgrace, Mark figures he will cruise to victory in the special election. After all, his opponent is nerdy Christy, who unlimited budget, thing start to get ugly. Mark must face total annihilation or accept the services of a slick professional campaign manager with questionable ethics and a million-dollar Super PAC of his own.
Winter Clothing Drive
The clothing drive will be held on Friday, November 6 from 5:00-6:30pm in the MHS cafeteria. The purpose of the clothing drive is to help members of our Mundelein community who may come from warm climates and therefore don't have the winter clothing that they need. Items are sold for .10 (children's items) and .25 (adult items). Any member of the community who is need of winter clothing is encouraged to attend and pick from the donations. Any donations that staff or community members would like to make can be dropped off to the staff workroom.
Show Choirs Spotlight Concert and Dessert Extravaganza
Saturday, November 7 at 7:30pm in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets for the concert and dessert extravaganza may be purchased before the event for $20.00 (reserved seating) or $15.00 (general admission). General admission tickets may also be purchased at the door for $20.00.
Mundelein Sound, Mundelein Lights and Sound FX will perform accompanied by the MHS Noise Band.
Click HERE for reservations and information.
MHS Show Choirs are directed by Stevee Bellas and Cory Thompson. MHS Noise Band is directed by Andy Sturgeon.
Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium. This is a chance for students and parents to hear from people in the fields of engineering and automation. There will be three speakers: Jim Nelson, Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA); Zach Ford, Scot Forge; and Derrick Burress, Lake County High Schools Tech Campus. There will also be representatives on hand from MacLean-Fogg, Baxter International, Medline Industries, Larsen Manufacturing, Chicago Tag & Label, Tamarack Products, HM Manufacturing, College of Lake County, 10th Congressional District representatives, Scot Forge, IMA, and Project Lead The Way (PLTW).
Athletics
The fall sport season is coming to an end. Here are some of the accomplishments the teams have achieved.
Boys Golf – GPA of 3.7. The team qualified for sectionals. Tyler White won the Sportsmanship Award.
Girls Golf – GPA of 3.6. The team qualified for sectionals. Grace Gotlund won the Sportsmanship Award.
Dance – GPA of 3.5. The Dance team is preparing for winter competitions at this time.
Cheer – GPA of 3.1. The Cheer team is preparing for winter competitions at this time.
Girls Tennis - GPA of 3.7. Isabel Alviar (class of 2019) was sectional singles champion and qualified for State. Melissa Tazioli won the Sportsmanship Award.
Football – GPA of 3.0. Davin Quebrado won the Sportsmanship Award. Head Coach Larry Calhoun was named the Chicago Bears “Coach of the Week” the third week of the season.
Boys Soccer – GPA 3.0. Elliott Sachnoff won the Sportsmanship Award. The boys’ soccer team competed in the regional tournament.
Girls Volleyball – GPA 3.7. Julie Harbison won the Sportsmanship Award. The girls’ volleyball team competed in the regional tournament.
Girls Swim and Diving – GPA of 3.7. Margaret Franz set a new school record for 6 dive holder. Rachel Finerty won the Sportsmanship Award. The team will be competing this Saturday, October 31 at Stevenson High School in the Prairie/Lake Meet
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Boys Cross Country – GPA of 3.5. Mitchell Alberts won the Sportsmanship Award. The team came in 4th at conference and will be competing this Saturday, October 31 at sectionals at Busse Woods.
Girls Cross Country – GPA of 3.3. Abigail Grein won the Sportsmanship Award. The team will be competing this Saturday, October 31 at sectionals at Busse Woods.
Athletic fees for the 2015-2016 school year:
$75.00 per sport - per season
$225.00 family max per year
Photos from the week:
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| MHS Staff show their support for Noah Baker. |
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| Zach Levy as Maverick! |
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| Senior Quarterback, Colten Fisher signals to his receivers as the team is lining up to play on Friday night. (taken by Jay Cox) |
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| Drum Major Jaryd Pacis ('16) conducts the marching band in the chaser "Yeah" by Usher in between plays at Friday's home football game. (taken by Trevor Fox) |
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| The Girls basketball program of MHS gathers to host and serve their annual Pancake Breakfast early Saturday morning. |
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| Marlen Guadarrama, '18, stuffs candy apples in bags for the Puertas Latinos fundraiser in Ms. Garcia's room. Taken by Laura Kim |
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| After the game, the underclassmen Marching Mustangs get in a circle around the seniors and play "Build Me Up ." Taken by Cara Schaul |
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| The varsity football team comes to the student section to sing the fight song as a school.. for the last time. Taken by Cara Schaul |
Staff SpotLight
Pete Nadler - Special Education Teacher
What are your hobbies/interests? – I love to run and bike.
Insider tip for parents – Get involved. Know what your child does and who their friends are.
Best part of working at MHS? – My great colleagues.
You many not know…I try not to wear shoes for the entire summer. Flip-flops only.
What college/university did you attend? DePaul University
How long have you worked at MHS? – 9th year
Who or what inspires you? – My kids.
What is your favorite part of your job? - The challenge
Good book recommendation? – Blink