Mustang News: Mustang News - October 11, 2019

Photos from the Week

Taking notes on the presentation, Elle Mishler '21 listens to the College Panel on October 8th. This was one of the events during College Week, a weeklong event to help seniors work their way through the college process and to also get juniors and underclassmen thinking towards their future. - Staroszczyk, Katelyn

A Great Way To Start The Day: On a sunny morning, Yianna Schneckloth relaxes in the Library on October 9. "The library is a great place to hang out with friends and study before school; I like to use this time to prepare for my day" Schneckloth said. The Library is a popular spot for kids to hang out in the morning. - Caitlyn Matthews

Culture at Mundelein: Sharing culture from around the world, Jackson Shaltiel '22 stands at the Puertas booth in the Commons on Oct. 8 selling handmade bracelets made from people around the world in places like Guatemala and Nicaragua. Pulseras, which is Spanish for bracelet, is a brand new fundraising event this year for the Spanish classes, but the Pulseras project started in 2009 and has used the simple idea of sharing art and knowledge across cultural lines to enrich other's lives. "Pulsera is important because the money the project gets from selling the bracelets goes straight to the people who make them," Shaltiel said. "It's a great experience, and I hope to participate in the future so more people can learn about Pulsera and spread it amongst their peers." - Avery Refka

Announcements

MHS expands Welcome Center with “grand opening”

Mundelein High School has long had a small pantry available for residents in need could “shop” for food and clothing items free of charge. Located in the main hallway, it was very small and not private at all for families to shop in. Director of Maintenance and Facilities, Kevin Quinn, and his facilities team have now created a boutique-like Welcome Center located at the District Office Building, adjacent to the high school, at 1500 W. Hawley Street.

Unique about the Welcome Center is that participants from the Transition Center [a program where special education students are able to remain at the high school until they turn 21 years old] have not only set up the majority of the center, but they will also replenish items and re-stock as needed. “This will give them the real-life experience and skills needed to work in a retail store,” said Jamie DiCarlo, assistant superintendent of student services. Families will be able to visit the center on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. when the participants are there.

DiCarlo and Parent Liaison Sol Cabachuela have been working with various organizations like Mano a Mano and the Libertyville Women’s Junior League to obtain donations for the Welcome Center. Currently, the majority of clothes have come from Mundelein School District 76 and MHS staff members.

“The idea is that we will re-stock items through different drives from athletic teams, clubs, and donations from the community,” Cabachuela explained. “For example, we would like to do a women’s undergarment drive for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a hat/glove drive in November.”

The most needed items right now are brand new underwear, bras and socks as well as gently used boys (toddler to teen) clothing, children’s coats, snow pants, gym shoes, and winter boots.

Market Day is back at MHS
Market Day’s favorite veggies; Broccoli Florets and Sweet Corn are now available within the new October Special Bundles 10, 11 & 12. Check them out TODAY! Click here for more information about the return of Market Day and what they offer. Click here to specifically see this month's specials! When ordering please select Mundelein High School. We thank you in advance for your support.

Parent Teacher Conferences
MHS Parent Teacher Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 24 - Day 1 schedule
Half - day schedule for students - 11:25am dismissal
1:30pm - 3:00pm - 1st set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
4:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd set of conferences (10 minute sessions)

Friday, October 25 - Day 2 schedule
No student attendance
9:00am - 11:00am - 1st set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
12pm - 2pm - 2nd set of conferences (10 minute sessions)

All conferences must be scheduled. No walk-ins.
Conferences can be scheduled from 8:30am on October 15 to noon on October 22 using this link:
https://www.pickatime.com/client?ven=11603212

School Picture Re-take Day
Visual Image Photography (VIP) will be at MHS on Wednesday, October 16 for underclass (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior) re-takes, or if the student was never photographed. And for Seniors who need to have a “yearbook only” photo taken. Underclass Students should go to the Mundelein Room and Seniors to the District Meeting Room (both are outside of the Media Center) whenever their schedule permits between 10:15am and 2:15pm.
Purchase is not required but may be made here:https://www.vipis.com/group/2e1d4885/mundelein-high-school

Please contact the Principal’s Office with any questions about school pictures. 847-949-2200 X1230.

MHS invites veterans to take part in Veterans’ Day event
Mundelein High School officials are inviting area veterans to take part in a solemn Veterans’ Day assembly to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. [the actual Veterans’ Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11]. Last year the assembly drew more than 120 veterans to take part in the ceremony and to be honored. The registration deadline is Friday, Nov 1.
Veterans may register for the event by using this link https://goo.gl/ZLA7WK

They may also call Social Studies Department Chair Chris Lagioia at 847.949.2200, Extension 1156.
Participating veterans should arrive at the MHS District Office building, just west of the high school, between 7:30 and 8 a.m. They will be bussed to the high school in time to be escorted by a drumline into the main gym for the ceremony. Once the event has concluded all veterans will be honored at a brunch from 10 to 11 a.m. in the District Office building.

The guest speaker for the event will be Sargent Allen J. Lunch, who received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vietnam War. He is also the author of the book Zero to Hero.

Vape Town Hall
Join State Representative Mary Edly-Allen for a town hall meeting with important information regarding teen vaping. Thursday, October 17, 7:00 pm at Libertyville High School.

Activities

Marching Band indoor concert set for Tuesday, Oct. 15
The Mundelein High School Marching Mustangs will perform in concert Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. The concert will include performances of the music from the 250-member band’s 2019 halftime show, “007: The Music of James Bond,” as well as favorites from the stands and from the Homecoming Parade route.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Mundelein’s Got Talent!
“A Night At The Safari” talent show will be held on Thurs., Nov. 7, at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium. Bring the whole family - $3 per person admission at the door. All proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House charities. An incredible range of showstopping entertainment including singing, acting and dancing, “A Night At The Safari” promises to be a great night of entertainment.

College & Career Center

We are excited to celebrate another successful College Week at MHS! Please view some pictures from the week below:

College Essay Day

FAFSA presentation

College panel discussion with college representatives.

College representatives for panel discussion.

College Rep Visits Next Week!
Stop by the CCRC (B103) to meet with college representatives. This is a great opportunity to learn about different schools and make a connection with admissions counselors!