Mustang News: Mustang News - December 14, 2018

Announcements

Updated Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule
Due to the "snow day" on Monday, November 26, please note the updated Semester 1 final exam schedule.

Monday, December 17: Regular schedule
Tuesday, December 18: Early Release. Student dismissal at 1:40pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 19,20, &21: Final exam schedule

Final Exam Bus Service
During Finals Week (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) Busses will depart at 1:10pm and 2:45pm sharp! NO late bus will be available on Final Exam Days.

Support the MHS Foundation
The MHS Foundation is sponsoring a “Queen of Hearts – Done the Mustang Way” Raffle. Weekly drawings will be held on Tuesdays at 7PM at Emil’s Pizza. The first weekly draw will be held on Nov.6th with a minimum win of $250, if your ticket is selected and your envelope number contains the Mustang Card. Tickets are on sale at Emil’s for $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds go towards scholarships and innovative classrooms grants. Thank you for your support!

Amazon Smile Helps MHS
Register and shop Amazon Smile to benefit MHS. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of purchases to the Mundelein High School Foundation. https://goo.gl/6ayz6A

Parents/Guardians encouraged to complete 5Essentials Survey
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to complete the 5Essentials Survey that is now available online. The survey allows for school administrations to learn about the highlights and concerns of parents in their districts. The survey is available in English and Spanish and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Only one parent per household may complete the survey; however, if parents have more than one child who attends MHS, they may choose to participate multiple times.

Please use this URL to complete the survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/

We look forward to your feedback.

Calendar Updates - Important Changes 2018-2019 School Calendar!
Due to State of Illinois mandated testing in April, please be aware of these changes in the calendar.

Thursday, March 7, 2019: Late Start day-classes begin at 9:25am and dismiss at 3:05pm

Friday, March 8, 2019: Regular day of school-classes begin at 7:45am and dismiss at 3:05pm

Wednesday, March 13, 2019: Early dismissal-classes begin at 7:45am and dismiss at 1:40pm

Wednesday, March 13, 2019: Parent/Teacher conferences 2:10pm to 4:30pm, and 5:30pm to 8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 9, 2019: State testing for all Sophomores and Juniors. Non-attendance day for Freshmen and Seniors

Wednesday, April 10, 2019: State testing for all Freshmen. Non-attendance day for Sophomores and Seniors

Recognition

Semester 1 Mustang Pride Award Winners: Front Row (L to R): Morgan Shurtz, Kellie-Anne Shanahan, Jocelyn Chavarria, Carolynne Burk, Nevaeh Greenlee, Natalie Avalos Back Row (L to R): Erick Mendez, Luis Cruz Mesta, Anish Gadre, Vu Bui, Kevin Conejo Valerio

Semester 1 Mustang Pride Award Winners
On Thursday, December 13, eleven students were honored by MHS staff members for being the best example of Mustang Pride! Mustang Pride may have looked like

doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do
taking the time to help out another student
living by the motto "winners never quit...quitters never win"
Not being satisfied with just doing a job but constantly trying to do the job better
Representing MHS in a positive way everywhere you go
Going above and beyond
Demonstrating the ability to overcome obstacles

Award winners were recognized at a breakfast with their parents and nominating staff member. Congratulations to a wonderful group of Mustangs! (See more photos below!)

Neil McLoughlin

McLoughlin inducted into Lake County Sports Hall of Fame
Everyone is invited to the induction ceremony of Neil McLoughlin for the Lake County Sports Hall
of Fame for his performance as a coach at Mundelein High School. Friday, December 21, 2018 in the Main Gym at Mundelein High School. The induction ceremony will begin at approximately 8:00 pm during halftime of the Boys Varsity Basketball game. A reception for family and friends will be held at 6:00 pm in the Media Center prior to the ceremony.

Friday Focus

College & Career Center

Scholarships Are Open!
The Patrick Zepeda Athlete in Service Award, worth $1,500, is available to a first generation (neither parent has received a bachelor’s degree in the US) Mundelein High School graduating senior who has been active in athletics and has impacted their home or community through service.

Patrick Zepeda was the father of former, current, and future Mustang Athletes. Patrick could often be seen cheering for his children on the football field, softball field, and basketball or volleyball court. He was known for always offering a helping hand and as a lifelong sports lover; he came to adopt the Mustangs as “his team.” This scholarship honors his legacy of service and athleticism.

The application for this scholarship includes an essay, cover sheet, and coach’s recommendation that must be returned to the CCRC by 12pm on Thursday, January 31, 2019. The application can be found at the link at the end of this email (scroll to the very bottom), or by logging in to your Naviance account.

This scholarship, and many more scholarship opportunities, can also be accessed through the Scholarship Link found under Colleges Home in Naviance. Additionally, we strongly encourage students to continue checking the MHS Specific Scholarships document to view which additional scholarships that are guaranteed to go to MHS graduates may be opening soon and begin preparing for these.

MHS College Planning Guide
The MHS College Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide through the college planning process. It covers where to get started, financial aid options, timelines, college athletics, summer opportunities, the college planning workbook, and more! Check it out!

Connect with us!
Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege

Athletics

Wrestling

Mundelein Varsity wrestling will hold their varsity quad this Saturday. Competition begins at 9am.

Boys Swimming/Dive

Boys Varsity will be at Stevenson for the Lake County Invite this Saturday, competition begins at 1:00pm,

Bowling

Boys Varsity will be @ Bertrand Bowling for the Warren Invite this Saturday. Competition begins at 9:00am

Girls Varsity will be @ Brunswick Hawthorn for the Vernon Hills. Competition begins at 9:00am

Girls Gymnastics

Varsity will be competing at the Addison Trail Invite this Saturday @ 11:00am

Basketball

Boys varsity will be traveling to Glenbrook North this Saturday, game time is 4:30pm

Girls varsity will be hosting Stevenson on Saturday and tip off is at 2:30pm

Cheerleading

Varsity cheer is traveling to Rolling Meadows this Saturday. Competition begins at 8:30am

Photos of the Week

During warm ups, Brandon Paluch ‘19 boxes out his coach before his game in the Main Gym on Tuesday, Dec. 11 against Zion. The boys varsity basketball team has their next game on Saturday, Dec. 15 against Glenbrook North High School at Glenbrook North High School. Photo taken by Sydney Szalinski

With a look of contemplation, Rachel Larson ‘19 acts out a scene for Shakespeare Slam on Dec. 9 in the MHS Auditorium. The group competed on Dec. 10 in Chicago and earned runner up. Photo taken by Jessica Franzen

On the night of Monday, Dec. 10, the PE Dance gym class, members of the Orchesis club and the Carl Sandburg poms team performed at the winter recital. Lily Port '20 holds a ponche during her own solo performance. Photo taken by Emma Aculado

During Link Crew's annual Cocoa and Cram, Madyson West '19 and Anissa Maravilla '19 help Aiden Taylor '22 and friends with homework on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Cocoa and Cram is Link Crew's way of helping out students study before finals week, and providing hot cocoa and food to the students. Photo taken by Claire Kim