This week, Representative Carol Sente visited Mundelein High School to hear from school officials on pressing educational issues such as state testing, financial pressures on schools, school safety, and special education. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Myers toured the new building with Rep. Sente and discussed how MHS was focusing on authentic real life experiences for students.
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| Dr. Kevin Myers, D120 Superintendent (right) and IL Representative Carol Sente tour the new STEM building at Mundelein High School. |
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| New STEM lab will foster student directed research. |
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| Daylight harvesting systems will turn off lights in areas with sufficient sunlight. |
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| Cabinets are being added to 3rd floor science labs this week. |
Announcements
Internet Safety Presentation
An Internet Safety Presentation will be delivered to freshman students by MHS staff the week of April 11th. The presentation will cover topics such as; Cyberbullying, Online Privacy, and Inappropriate Content. The purpose of the presentation is to help students understand how to keep themselves safe online as well as what resources are available. Students will be reminded of their support teams at MHS which includes a guidance counselor, social worker and dean of students as well as our school resource officer. The resource for this presentation is NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Following is the link to the resource utilized for the presentation http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents.
If you would like your son or daughter to opt out of the presentation, please contact Samantha Smigielski at 847-949-2200 ext. 1342.
Cafeteria News
A reminder that Quest has opened the panini grill in the snack bar. Check out the menu for April - chocolate milkshakes will be available online on April 6th! Quest menus are made with fresh ingredients, and offer fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Join us in the cafeteria!
Class of 2017 Senior Portrait Information
Representatives from Visual Image Photography (VIP) will be at MHS on Wednesday, April 6 to present senior portrait information to all Juniors during homeroom. A table will be set up outside the Main Office from 11:30am-2:00pm for students to make appointments.
Recognition
Neukam signs to play football for Coe College
Justin Neukam has signed a letter of intent to play football next year at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. During his MHS athletic career, played football, ran track, and was a member of Student Athlete Leadership Team [SALT].
Justin plans to major in physical education and to work as a teacher and coach. He’s looking forward to playing football next year at Coe.
Activities
Spring Honors Band Concert
Thursday, April 7th, 7:00pm MHS Auditorium. Featuring the Winners of the Mundelein Concerto Competition: Rolin Blake (Tuba), Katie Lambert (Trombone). Music Performed will include: Second Suite in F by Gustav Holst, Zacateca’s March by Genaro Codina, Canzona by Peter Menin, and Commando March by Samuel Barber
Evening of Jazz
Saturday, April 9th, DOORS OPEN @ 6pm and the Concert Begins at 6:30pm. This event will feature all four MHS jazz bands performing in a relaxed environment in the MHS Cafeteria. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle with a number of items from area Mundelein Businesses. Please support the Mundelein Community and hear great jazz music! The event is free.
MHS choirs to perform at St. Mary’s in Fremont
Mundelein High School’s Master Singers and Select Women’s Ensemble will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church at 22333 W. Erhart RD. While the
concert is free, donations will be accepted for #BakerBrave, a charity to help support the medical expenses of an MHS staff member and family. The concert is expected to last about 75 minutes with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall of the church. Some of the pieces to be performed include Until We Sing Again; Hold Me, Rock Me; John Leavitt’s Petite Mass; Praise His Holy Name; Ave Verum; Salmo 150 and others.
Cory Thompson and Stevee Bellas are the vocal directors at Mundelein High School.
“The students began working on this music in January and are extremely excited to present this wonderful night of music at St. Mary’s,” Thompson explained.
Prom 2016
The 2016 Mundelein High School Prom is quickly approaching! Prom will be held Friday, May 6th, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM at the Marriott Lincolnshire in the Grand Marquee Pavilion. All Mundelein High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend. This year’s theme is An Enchanted Evening.
Tickets will be sold the week of Monday April 11th to Friday, April 29th at the MHS Bookstore. All student accounts must be in good standing in order to purchase tickets. Students are encouraged to purchase Prom tickets as early as possible. Upon purchasing a ticket, students may designate their seating preferences. Once designated, seating arrangements cannot be changed. The price per ticket is $75.00.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH
ALL SEATING ARRANGEMENTS ARE FINAL
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE
STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE AT THE MARRIOTT BY 7:30 PM.
All necessary forms will be available online, in the Guidance Office and in the Bookstore.
Students who are planning to bring a date that does not attend MHS must complete the Application for Admission to Mundelein High School Dance Form found in the Dean’s Office. This form must be completed and approved by the Dean’s Office before tickets are purchased. The Deans are requesting students who are bringing an outside guest to have forms in one week before ticket purchase.
Remember, no tickets will be sold after April 29th.
· There will be no transportation provided to the event.
· Students will be allowed to leave Prom early, but will not be allowed to re-enter.
· Students must bring school I.D. cards to be admitted to Prom.
· No temporary I.D.s will be accepted.
The sponsor of this event is Brittany Bray (bbray@d120.org; 847-949-2200 ext. 1022)
College and Career Center
CLC Events focus on Careers
College of Lake County to host April information sessions on business and other careers
Careers in fields ranging from business to fire science technology will be the focus of information sessions being offered at the College of Lake County in April. 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. Unless noted otherwise, the sessions will take place at the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. in Grayslake.
Fire Science Technology: Tuesday, April 5, 6 p.m. in Room T234
Human Services: April 20, 6-8 p.m. in Room D132
Criminal Justice: April 21, 5 p.m. in Room D132
Computer Information Technology: April 25, 6 p.m. in Room T131
Business: April 25, 6 p.m. in Room T117
Paralegal Studies: April 27, 6 p.m. in Room T130; May 2 at 9 a.m.
View all of CLC’s credit program information sessions by academic division at www.clcillinois.edu/infosessions. Registration is now open for CLC’s three-week Intersession (May 17 to June 3) and eight-week Summer Session (June 6 to July 30) as well as the Fall Semester (Aug. 22 to Dec. 16).
To view summer course offerings and learn more about how to become a student, visit www.clcillinois.edu/summer. Fall Semester information is at www.clcillinois.edu/fall.
Athletics
Boys Volleyball Fundraiser for Bear NecessitiesThe MHS boys volleyball program will host a Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation match vs. Vernon Hills High School on Wednesday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Gym. This will be a benefit game in memory of Ian Turkula, a 2013 MHS graduate and volleyball player who lost his fight to brain cancer in January 2014. Donations to enter are $3 for children and $5 for adults.
“The donations will represent a remembrance of Ian’s life and Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation who supported him and his family during his battle with cancer,” said Head Volleyball Coach George Dressen.
A 50/50 raffle will take place during the evening and Bear Necessities Bears will also be sold for a minimum $20 donation. These Bears are normally given to the children who are fighting cancer.
Donations also may be made any time up to the event date at the MHS bookstore. Donations are tax deductible and checks should be made out to the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
A memorial for Ian is on display at the volleyball awards display case outside the main gym.
Bob Bohl Gymnastics Invite
On Friday, April 8, Mundelein High School will be hosting the Varsity Bob Bohl Gymnastics Invite. The meet will start at 6:00 PM. On Saturday, April 9, Mundelein High School will be hosting the Fr/Soph Bob Bohl Gymnastics Invite. This meet will start at 10:00 AM.
Photos from the week:
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| Alexandrea Guiritan '16, Adriana Salse '16, and VIvian Lee '16 pose for a group shot before the annual variety show. The girls performed a medley of childhood songs and called their group Destiny Spice, a mashup of Destiny's Child and the Spice Girls. "We tried to get a bunch of really relatable, recognizable songs for the audience," said Guiritan. Photo by Jennimai Nguyen |
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| Rubi Rodriguez '16 and Chase Cranford '16 have lunch and sit in the library working on scholarship applications for financial aid for college. Rodriguez said, "It was stressful but I got a lot done." Photo taken by Niki Patel |
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| Emma Mizialko '16 reads her book, Twelfth Night, for Honors English 4. The English classes are going to see Twelfth Night for English on April 1. Mizialko said, "There was a part of my book that I didn't finish, so I was finishing it up before school." Photo taken by Jordyn Baim |
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| Erica Peterson '16 stands in the gymnastics gym after orchesis practice in the morning. She has been in the orchesis show throughout her entire high school experience and this term will be her final show. Peterson said, "Waking up in the morning can be difficult but I enjoy practicing with the other girls to perfect our dance." Photo taken by Bridget Smith |
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| Group Interpretation takes 8th place at their sectional competition on Saturday, March 19 at Lake Park High School in Roselle, IL. The cast includes, Elise Campbell '16, Henry Dumblauskas '18, Joseph Salit '19, Jenna Panos '17, Max Basso '17, Annoha Dasari '19, and Natalie Williams '19. The group was lead and directed by English Teacher, Mark Landuyt. Mr. Landuyt said of the performance, "Although we didn't place in the top 3, it [was] the best performance they ever did. They rocked it." Photo by Jenna Panos |
Staff Spot Light
Mark Michalski - Science Teacher
What are your hobbies/interests? – Woodworking, Music, Sports, problem solving and building / fixing things
Insider tip for parents – Encourage your student to have awe and wonder about the world around them, then go find out what makes it work.
Best part of working at MHS? – Co-Workers and Leadership; Support and Freedom to Experiment
What college/university did you attend? Purdue University & National Louis University
How long have you worked at MHS? 4 + .33 + .25
Life before MHS - Abbott - Change Management Group (Lab Procedure Quality Control) & Mark's Precision Carpentry - Residential remodeling and Carpentry (still active)
Who or what inspires you? – The students I teach.
You may not know...I almost dropped out of college.
What is your favorite part of your job? - Working with people every day and getting the opportunity to learn from students and teachers alike. Friday Science Lunches are pretty great too!
Good book recommendation? – For the love of Physics