Announcements
Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, March 15
ACT testing for all Juniors (dismissal at 11:30am for students testing with standard conditions - no accommodations tested at this time)
PARCC testing for all Freshmen (dismissal at 11:30am)
No school for Sophomores and Seniors
Thursday, March 17
NO LATE START for Freshmen - PARCC testing
CLC presents three STEM Speaker Series events this spring
Interested in science and technology? Come to the College of Lake County’s STEM Speaker Series, where content experts will provide a fresh perspective on important subjects related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. Teachers and students of all ages can learn more about potential careers in STEM fields.
Spring Semester events include the following:
- March 8: Before the Clinic: Basic Research to Identify New Molecular Targets of Heart Disease, 6:30 p.m., C Wing Auditorium, Room C005 on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Learn about laboratory research taking place in Chicago that is aimed at identifying and targeting molecules of the immune system that may help during recovery from a heart attack. The speaker is Edward B. Thorp, Ph.D., FAHA, professor of pathology at Northwestern University.
- April 7: NanoNight - Nanotechnology Family Festival, 6-8 p.m., CLC Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Experience nanoscale science and engineering applications with hands-on activities. Explore the impact of nanoscale science on the technology of today and potential for future innovation.
- May 3: Robotics Festival, 6:30-9 p.m., Physical Education Center (Building 7) on the Grayslake Campus. Through hands-on activities and exhibits, discover robotics projects you can build at home, try out some of our labs and explore exciting career pathways. Local robotics teams will showcase their projects.
Online pre-registration is recommended. For more information, email Jan Edwards at jedwards1@clcillinois.edu, contact the CLC Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences division at (847) 543-2044 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/STEM.
College to host March information sessions on mechatronics, HVAC engineering technology
Careers in the fields of mechatronics, medical assisting, phlebotomy and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) engineering technology will be the focus of information sessions being offered at the College of Lake County in March.
Each session lasts about an hour and includes an overview of duties, a typical day, salary, job outlook and educational requirements. No RSVP is required.
- Mechatronics Technology: March 10 at 11 a.m. in Room D209, Grayslake Campus. Mechatronics combines mechanics, electronics and computer technologies to design, install, maintain and repair equipment ranging from robots to automatic teller machines.
- HVAC Engineering Technology: March 11 at 11 a.m. in Room T308, Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
- Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy: March 16 at 10 a.m. and April 13 at 10 a.m. in Room S305 at the Lakeshore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
Recognition
Mundelein HS recognized as a District of Distinction
The MHS administration was recently notified that Mundelein High School District 120 has been recognized as a District of Distinction by a national organization. Districts of Distinction is a
MHS was specifically recognized for its 1:1 Computer Initiative along with the Technology Support Internship [TSI]. For just about two years now, students have had their own personal Chromebooks that they keep for their entire high school career. This boost in technology has provided many opportunities for new approaches to both learning and teaching. Along with the Chromebooks came the TSI program which helps support Chromebook use and their repair when things go wrong. Students are supervised as they troubleshoot any problems with the Chromebooks that students or staff might have. Many of the TSI students go on to earn certification in various aspects of technology repair and service.
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| Students receiving technology assistance from TSI. |
“This is a terrific example of how Mundelein High School District 120 makes a strong commitment to the education of its students,” said Kevin Myers, Mundelein High School District 120 superintendent. “The TSI program has made this an easy transition with about 90 percent of both students and staff giving the 1:1 initiative an A+,” he explained.
Activities
MHS art teacher, students exhibit their work in Chicago events
Mundelein High School art instructor, Michael Bale, was one of 52 artists chosen to exhibit his artwork at the Bridgeport Art Center’s Fourth Annual Art Competition in Chicago this past weekend. The 52 were chosen following an extensive application process.Five MHS students will participate in the Third annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition [IHSAE] Sunday, March 6 at the Zhou B Art Center. More than 30 colleges and university art departments participate in the show, distributing more than $10 million in scholarship money to participants in the show.
The MHS students competing include Julia Anderson, sophomore, painting; Angela David, freshman, drawing; Michael Del Rosario, junior, photography; Marina Hamm-Gordils, junior
, photography; and Myah Strokosch, sophomore, sculpture.
The IHSAE’s General Exhibition is a “Best of the Best” high school art competition developed to recognize students for their artistic excellence. Each year, more than 100 city, suburban, public and private high schools participate from the Chicagoland area. Schools enter more than 2,500 students works of art in several categories for judging. The IHSAE jurors select 500 individual artworks that best represent these categories to be on display. The 500 students artists selected then have the opportunity to compete against each other for IHSAE awards and scholarships.
NHS students to host adult prom for SRACLC
While many students in Mundelein High School’s National Honor Society [NHS] are looking forward to their high school prom, about 150 of them will be preparing for or participating in the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County [SRACLC] adult prom on Friday, March 4. The event will be held at the Mundelein Senior Center from 7 to 9 p.m.
About 60-70 area residents attend this event each year which includes dancing to the music of a DJ, wearing casual to formalwear, enjoying the socializing and making new friends. According to Jerri Craven, one of the NHS advisors, the students enjoy the event as much as the attendees.“This is a great experience for our students to plan a major event and to have exposure to all the different situations that come up while preparing for the evening,” Craven explained. Nancy Toland is also an advisor for NHS.
The roughly 150 NHS students are divided into two groups to make the event a success. The seniors plan and organize the details like set up, clean up, food organization, DJ play list, etc. The new inductees are asked to be at the event and socialize with the guests.
The NHS students also plan and coordinate their Induction Ceremony each year, they prepare and deliver food to local food pantries and provide tutoring for MHS students through different venues.
“I had a first this year,” Craven said. “Even though it’s a tradition that the seniors do the planning while the new inductees do the socializing, I had requests from seniors that they’d like to attend the actual event again this year. That shows how enjoyable and meaningful this event is to our NHS members … that makes me proud,” she concluded.
Date change for the upcoming Orchesis show
The show will feature solos, duets and small group dances choreographed and performed by MHS Orchesis members. The MHS dance PE class will also perform dances their Term 3 class dances.
Kids from the community will showcase their dance alongside Orchesis members after attending the upcoming youth dance clinic. Youth clinic Sunday, March 6th 1-2:30pm.
The cost of the clinic is $15 (includes a tshirt).$10 if they have already attended a clinic this school year)
College and Career Center
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Athletics
LZMW Varsity Hockey
The Lake Zurich/Mundelein/Wauconda team defeated the D155 Predators 7-0 to win the North Central Conference's Platinum Varsity Championship. This is the culmination of a great season and great teamwork from a wonderful group of kids.
The team's next big challenge is the quarter-final game of the Varsity White - State Championship on March 13 against Mt. Carmel.
Thursday, March 10th is the Spring Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Main Gym.
Tuesday, March 15th is the Spring Sports Team Picture Day - get your picture form from your coach.
Spring sports have started, but there’s still time to join a sport. Please see Mrs. Risdon in the Athletic Office ASAP.
Photographs from the Week:
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| Kate Hay '19, Nicole Robb '19, and Megan Griparis '19 sit and talk in the Commons under the concession stand. They were waiting to meet with the soccer coaches to see what team they had made. Kate Hay said, "We're waiting here to see what team we made for girls soccer after going to tryouts Monday and Tuesday." Photo taken by Morgan Albertson |
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| Brandon Wuss '19 defends at the LZMW Championship game on February 28 at the Rolling Meadows ice rink against the team D155. The team won 7-0, winning a banner and the title champions in the Platinum Cup. Wuss said, "I was a little nervous at first, but once it started I calmed down. We [as a team] expected to win and we felt very confident going into it all." Photo taken by Courtney Wuss |
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| Seniors Davin Quebrado and Armando Garcia work together to help promote an upcoming MASC event. Photo taken Jarielys Cepeda |
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| Celeste Cruickshank '17 gets help from Mr. Kapotas during homeroom. She was getting her English teacher to look over her paper and assist her in the revision process. Cruickshank said, "Mr, Kapotas is helping me become a better writer." Photo taken by Rosie Gomez |
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| Emma Aculado '19 and Anushka Desai '19 work on cradling during the first JV girls lacrosse practice in the North Gym. This is both Aculado's and Desai's first year playing. Desai said, "I'm excited to try a new sport and start a season with great girls." Photo taken by Claire Kim |
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| Vivian Lee '16 performs at the Turnabout Assembly on Friday. The MHS varsity dance team performed their hip hop routine. Lee, also Turnabout Queen, said, "My favorite part of TB was dancing with my friends and celebrating the night in the VIP room." Photo taken by Ashley Nensel |
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| Jazz students play for visiting Mundelein area realtors as they attend a marketing event at MHS. |
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| Dr. David Greenwood, Science Department Chair, explains how the STEM lab will facilitate new programming starting in the 2016-2017 school year. |
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| Math room on the second floor with drywall and primer on the walls. |
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| Mundelein area realtors hear about how the new addition is focused on flexibility and collaboration. |
Staff Spot Light
Michael Bale - Art Teacher
What are your hobbies/interests? – Painting, photography, cars
Insider tip for parents – Don't get behind! Art projects take a long time to complete and if you find yourself behind a full project it can be VERY hard to catch up.
Best part of working at MHS? – It has been a very warm welcome so far, everyone has been extremely helpful.
You many not know…My wife is an Art teacher at Wheeling High school. We have a lot of art in our house.
What college/university did you attend? University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - BFA Art Education; NIU - MA Studio Art
How long have you worked at MHS? – This is my first year.
Who or what inspires you? – My students inspire me every day. Their enthusiasm is what keeps me coming back year after year.
What is your favorite part of your job? - Showing students that they are able to do things they never thought possible.
Good book recommendation? – People's History of the United States