Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! MHS has a number of events to honor our educators. Please pass along a kind word to our staff to let them know their hard work is very appreciated.
Announcements
Free AP Exam Review on SaturdayA free AP exam review is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 from 8:00-11:30 am at Mundelein High School. AP teachers will lead review sessions to help students prepare for upcoming AP exams. The scheduled is listed below. Students should register for AP exam review sessions at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/phPcvmNHRt
8:00-8:20 am: Breakfast and opening session in the District Meeting Room (outside Media Center)
8:30-9:20 am: Session 1
9:30-10:20 am: Session 2
10:30-11:20 am: Session 3
Last Day to Order A Yearbook!
Today, April 29, is the last day for pre-ordering a 2015-2016 yearbook. If you want to keep alive the memories of your friends, teachers and important events from the year, then buy one! The price for a yearbook is $50, so buy a yearbook at the bookstore or purchase it online through RevTrak at https://goo.gl/LXrOiQ.
May 3: See robotics in action at CLC
An evening showcasing robotics in action will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at the P.E. Center (Building 7) on the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
Discover the exciting world of robotics with hands-on activities, such as trying your hand at the controls or creating your own robot. In addition, you can watch robots in action made by local teams and learn how robotics technology is used. Robotics Night is designed for people of all ages.
Preregistration at www.clcillinois.edu/STEM is recommended. For more information, email Professor Jan Edwards at jedwards1@clcillinois.edu or contact the CLC Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences division at (847) 543-2044.
This event is cosponsored by the CLC Engineering department and Biological and Health Sciences division.
Here is the link to Congressman Dold's speech from the floor of the House of Representatives.
On the floor of the Illinois Assembly, Congressman Dold complements MHS for the DOORs Internship program and how the program links students to future careers! Congressman Dold visited MHS on Monday this week to visit an AP Government class and tour the new building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdak951c_dY
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| New building photo to appear on next year's student planner. |
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| Congressman Dold (left), Dr. Myers, D120 Superintendent, hear about programming features from MHS principal Dr. Kroll. |
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| Student courtyard |
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| Congressman Dold talks with AP Government students. |
Cafeteria News
Asiago Crusted Chicken for lunch on Friday, April 29!
Students are reminded to pay any money owed on their student lunch account by the last day of school, May 18. Check out the breakfast and lunch menus for May-
http://www.d120.org/assets/1/quest/May_Menu_MHS_2016_Breakfast.pdf
Calendar Reminders - May 2016
Friday, May 6 - “E” Schedule - Student Dismissal at 1:40pm (Prom)
Thursday, May 12 - “A” Schedule - Student Dismissal at 3:20pm (Senior Finals day)
Monday, May 16 - “E” Schedule - Student Dismissal at 1:40pm (Finals study day)
Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18 - “D” Schedule - Student Dismissal at 12:45pm (Term 4 Finals)
Class of 2016 Important Dates
Tuesday, May 10 - Cap & Gown, and ticket pick up 11:35am-1:45pm - Outside the Main Office
Tuesday, May 10 - Senior Honors Ceremony - 7:00pm MHS Auditorium
Wednesday, May 11 - Graduation practice - during Homeroom
Thursday, May 12 - Senior Finals (Regular “A” Schedule)
Friday, May 13 - Last chance cap & gown, and ticket pick up (time TBA)
Sunday, May 15 - GRADUATION!! All seniors must report to the Sears Center by 2:00pm
Recognition
MHS senior earns silver medal award in national competitionMundelein High School senior, Douglas Alberts, has earned a silver medal in the art portfolio category of The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The award-winner’s work involved eight 60-second short films that combine graphic design with animation.
The award winners have been invited to attend the annual National Events in New York City, with a National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, June 2. Art and writing from Gold Medalists will be featured in the National Exhibition at Parsons School of Design at The New School and Pratt Institute’s Pratt Manhattan Gallery. The exhibition will be on display June 2-12.
Alberts has earned a scholarship to enroll in the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL.
MHS students pack 132 boxes at FMSC
Students in Current World Issues class spent Friday working at Feed My Starving Children in
MHS instructor named nominee for NEAF teaching excellence award
Andrew Hirshman, a social studies instructor at Mundelein High School, has been selected by the Illinois Education Association [IEA] as its nominee for a National Education Association Foundation [NEAF] Award for Teaching Excellence.
Hirshman was recognized for the nomination April 21 in Rosemont at the annual Representative Assembly of the IEA. Some 1,200 delegates, guests and state dignitaries attended the event.
“Andrew Hirshman is an educational leader and innovator who is committed to schools and students,” said IEA President Cinda Klickna. “He not only devotes his professional life to education in Mundelein, he creates opportunities for his students to connect with other students and educators here and in other countries. His world view engages his students and expands their horizons.”
In selecting Hirshman for the award, the IEA awards committee cited several of his specific accomplishments. Hirshman engaged his students with educational trips to Asia, Europe and Africa. He set up on-line discussion boards between his students and those in several South African schools. He traveled to Africa to observe and learn about effective teaching practices. In Mundelein, he is a sponsor of extra-curricular activities, and created a student peer jury based on the principles of restorative justice. Hirshman also serves as a trustee of the Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System.
Activities
A Night of Percussion set for May 3The Mundelein High School instrumental music department will host its third annual Mundelein Night of Percussion Tuesday, May 3, beginning at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. Students from the band department will showcase their talents with multiple percussive instruments including the marimba, xylophone, drum set and buckets. Ryan Jacobi is the percussion instructor; Jerald Shelato and Andy Sturgeon direct the instrumental program.
MHS choirs to present two concerts in two days
Mundelein High School’s choirs will present concerts on Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5, both in the MHS Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. The concerts are free but donations will be accepted toward a year-long fund drive for #BakerBrave.
The May 4 concert will be the final concert choir performances featuring the Treble Choir, Women’s Choir, Select Women’s Ensemble and Master Singers. Songs on the program include For Good, from Wicked, Let the River Run, Africa and Cups. The concert will close with the choirs’ traditional end of year song, I Carry You in My Heart.
On May 5, the show choirs will perform. These include the award-winning SoundFX, Lights and Sound. They will present material from their competition shows along with new songs And So It Goes, Flight and Pompeii. As part of tradition, alumni will be welcomed onto the stage to join the current students with Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Registration now open for June 5 Mustang Triathlon
Mundelein High School’s Triathlon Club will hold a fundraiser Sunday, June 5, beginning at 7 a.m. on the MHS track. Called the Mustang Triathlon, the event will cost $10 for MHS students and staff and $15 for the general public. Payments/Registration may be made by clicking RevTrak .
Participants may choose among three different levels of triathlon: Race C will involve a 100-yard swim, a five-mile bike ride and a one mile run; Race B is a 250-yard swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a two-mile run; Race A is the “Sprint Tri” which includes a 500-yard swim, a 15-mile bike ride and a three mile run. Participants will start in waves. Race A will swim first, followed by Race B and then Race C.
A relay is new this year. Athletes may work with two friends and split the three legs among them.
Those who register by May 20 will receive an event t-shirt; registration may also be made beginning at 6:30 a.m. on June 5 but will not include the shirt. For additional information, contact Nancy Toland, club advisor, at ntoland@d120.org.
Orchesis Show Honoring Baker Family
The last Orchesis Dance show is dedicated to the Baker Family. The Orchesis Kids Clinic will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 1-2:30. ALL kids ages 3-8th Grade are invited to attend the clinic and then participate in the show held Monday, May 9. Avery Baker will be dancing with us and we hope that your kids can join us as well! Pre-school - 8th grade will work on dance technique and learn a dance to perform in the Monday night show. Cost of the clinic is $15 and includes a Tshirt. Admission to the show is $4 adults, $3 seniors and students.
Athletics
Reid Rubio signs with University of Minnesota-DuluthReid Rubio has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He
played both baseball and football during his career at Mundelein High School. Rubio plans to major in marketing and pursue a career in that field. He's most looking forward to playing baseball next year.
The Lake County Girls Track Invite at Grayslake North has been rescheduled to Friday, April 29 at 4:30 PM. There will be 20 teams from the area participating in this invite.
Photos from the Week:
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| Before their last home meet, the boys track team lines up to honor their seniors on Monday, April 25th. The seniors being honored have been with the team for their full high school career. Avi Lampel '19, said, "This season has been great and I'm sad it was our last home game." Photo by Claire Kim |
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| Reader in progress. Quinn Galindo '16 reads her independent reading book during homeroom on April 27. Galindo usually spends her time working on homework during the 30 minutes. Galindo said, "I like to read when I don't have any homework to do". Photo by Diana Guliyeva |
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| Lexi Roderwald and Zachary Levy sport senior spirit on Opposite (Gender Bender) day. Roderwald said (in a deep male voice), "Yo bro! We just have to keep it realsies boo. Go school spirit and stuff." Photo by Tatyana Sammons |
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| A group of senior guys get together to build a boat just for the fun of it. "Because why not!," said Rygar Carvajal '16. The boys made it a couple month long project and put around $300 into it. Photo by Natale Fiocchi |
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| Mitchell Zaprzalka '17 stands in line with his teammates awaiting to be announced at a volleyball game on April 27th at Mundelein High School. "We played a tough team and although we didn't come up on top, we had a lot of fun playing." said Zaprzalka. Photo by Kyle Eheman |
Staff Spot Light
Mary Plucinski, Social Studies Teacher
What are your hobbies/interests? –
Spending time with my family, reading, and DIY-ing just about anything I can get my hands on. And I just realized how boring I am... :)
Insider tip for parents –
I once read that instead of asking your student "What did you learn today?" or "What grade did you get?" you could ask them "Did you ask any good questions at school today?" Most students don't even realize that they are learning, and if they are encouraged to ask questions they get more out of their education. I've tried it with my 6 year-old daughter and it's amazing how much more she has to say when I ask about HER questions!
Best part of working at MHS? –
The students. I think if you ask most staff here they will agree that we have some really incredible students who make our jobs exciting.
You many not know…
My parents attended MHS and took me to all the basketball games growing up. I was devastated when I found out that I had to go to the rival school- Libertyville.
What college/university did you attend?
Bradley University and Northern Illinois University, as well as Semester at Sea for my study abroad.
How long have you worked at MHS? – 10 years
Who or what inspires you? –
The teachers I work with. I would not be the teacher I am if I didn't have a great group of people to work with each day. We are constantly learning both content and educational philosophy from each other. Shout out to Social Studies!
What is your favorite part of your job? -
Well I already said the students and teachers, but I really enjoy the fact that I have a job where I am encouraged to try something new. Each day presents its own challenges or things to get me excited to go to work.
Good book recommendation? –
"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah was recommended to me a few months ago, and I couldn't put it down. My whole family has since read it and all recommend it as well. And I always have to recommend my favorite book series of all time- Harry Potter.