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| Winterfest Court: Top Row (L to R): Bradly Parks, Ahmad Koya-Oyefuwa, Dillion Blake, Elias Photopoulos Bottow Row (L to R): Diya Joshy, Sierra Bouchard, Marta Sikora, Alexis Naddy Not Pictured: Audrey Kafka & Christian Diaz |
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Announcements
Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 4
- Early dismissal for students - 1:40pm dismissal
- 2:10pm - 4:30pm - 1st set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
- 5:30pm - 8:00pm 2nd set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
All conferences must be scheduled. No walk-ins.
Conferences can be scheduled from 8:30am on February 24 to noon on March 2 using this link:
https://www.pickatime.com/client?ven=11603212
Register (new users)
Enter your email address and click "Login/Create Account".
Fill in the required fields and register.
For each child, enter a student ID and birth date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Sign In
If you've previously registered, all you need to do is enter your email and password. The system will recognize you and the children you have added to your account.
Scheduling
Each colored square represents an available meeting time. The legend shows you which teacher corresponds to which color, and the times increase as you go down the page. (Note: you will not see all of the teachers at your school, just the set of teachers that your children have classes with.) Click on a square to book that time.
You will optionally have the choice of setting a time when you would like a reminder email delivered.
Click "Create Appointment".
Repeat until you have an appointment with each teacher you'd like to visit with.
At any time you can click on "printable schedule" and print the resulting web page to get a hard copy of your schedule.
If you want to make changes to your schedule, you can log in at any time with the email address and password you used to create your account.
Click on “Your Schedule” to display and hide your appointments. There will be links to change the time, or cancel the appointment.
Please contact the Principal’s Office with any questions about Parent Teacher Conferences.
847-949-2200, X1230
Questions to ask during Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Does my student demonstrate specific strengths in your class?
- How is my student doing in your class: Grades, attendance, missing assignments
- How can my student improve his/her grade?
- Is there some way that I can check my student’s progress in class?
- Are there any upcoming projects or assignments my student should be working on?
Recognition
College & Career Center
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!
Upcoming College Fairs
How can high school students and their parents learn about almost 200 colleges and universities in just one location? The Illinois Regional College Fair, hosted by the College of Lake County (CLC) from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th, is a great place for families to begin or continue the college search process. The fair will take place in the Physical Education Center, Building 7, on the CLC Grayslake Campus.
In addition, college financial aid information sessions, presented by staff from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, will take place in Room 706 of the Physical Education Center from 6:30-7 p.m. and 7:15-7:45 p.m.
For additional information, call (847) 543-2588 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/events/collegefair for a list of colleges being represented.
Additionally, for the first time ever, this year there is going to be a Suburban Chicago National College Fair. This will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Saturday, March 14thfrom 11am to 3pm. For more information view: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/suburban-chicago-national-college-fair/
Students of all grade levels are invited to attend these fairs. We strongly encourage you to register at www.strivefair.com now!
Are you interested in enlisting in the military? Students interested in any of these military branches are welcome to speak with recruiters during their lunch period.
Unique Scholarship Opportunity for MHS Underclassmen!
Have you considered attending a summer program at a college or university? Are you interested in studying science, technology, engineering, or mathematics? If so, don’t miss this opportunity!
Founded in 2018 by Lawrence Maligaya, an MHS alum, the Mundelein Explorers Scholarships provide financial support for immersive, pre-college opportunities to promising students at MHS. The Mundelein STEM Explorers Scholarship provides opportunities to promising students who are interested in STEM topics and careers.
These scholarships are open to all current juniors, sophomores and freshmen but preference will be given to current juniors in the class of 2021. For more information, visit Naviance.
Joseph P Arrigo Teacher Education Scholarship Now OPEN
Joseph P. Arrigo Teacher Education Scholarship, provided by the Mundelein Education Association, is worth $1,000 and is available to two MHS graduates who plan to pursue a degree in education. The application for this scholarship includes an essay and cover sheet along with a minimum of two MHS faculty letters of recommendation. All application components must be returned to Mr. Jeff Harding by noon on Friday, April 3, 2020.
The application can be found at the link at the end of this email, or by logging in to your Naviance account.
The Mundelein After School Coalition (MASC) Scholarship for the class of 2020 is now open! This $1,000 scholarship is guaranteed to go to an MHS student in the class of 2020.
To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria:
You must be currently enrolled as a member of the Mundelein High School Senior Class of 2020.
You must be accepted or plan to be enrolled as a full-time freshman in the fall of 2020 at the institute of higher learning of your choice. This would include universities, colleges, business colleges, nurse’s training, or vocational training.
You must have a cumulative un-weighted grade point average of 3.0 or better after 14 terms of classes.
Current MASC members are not eligible to apply.
The application for this scholarship is due by April 3, 2020 and must be returned directly to Officer Balogh, our School Resource Officer located near the school Deans’ offices. The application can be found in Naviance or using the link at the very bottom of this email.
Reminder: You can see all scholarships that are guaranteed to go to an MHS graduate of 2020 in this Google Document. Applications can be found in Naviance.
SAT Prep Resources at MHS
Register for a two-day ZAPS SAT Test-Prep Seminar for $95 at www.doorwaytocollege.com. The seminar will be held at Mundelein High School in the CCRC on Monday and Tuesday, March 2 and 3 from 3:30pm-6:00pm.
Seniors Got Financial Aid Questions?
This time of year, you are likely receiving your financial aid award letters and emails from the colleges that you have been admitted to, and it’s time to figure out how affordable your options really are. These letters are formatted in many different ways, and they can be extremely confusing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help!
Please join us on Tuesday, March 10, during either 4th period or 5th period to learn how to decode your financial aid award letters and compare them accurately. To be best prepared, please bring a copy of each of your award letters with you to the session. Register in Naviance.
This event is for students only. Parents, we invite you to have a conversation with your student after they return home and contact us with any questions. Additionally, we will have an evening presentation called “Managing College Costs” that will occur on Tuesday, April 14th at 6pm in Spanish and 7:30pm in English and all are invited.
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 at: http://www.livebinders.com/b/2151227#
Connect with us!
Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege
Athletics
Spring sports start dates- Boys & Girls Track - already in session since mid January
- 2/18/20 Boys Gymnastics
- 3/2/20 - Baseball, B/G Lacrosse, B-Tennis, B/G Water Polo, G-Soccer, Softball
- 3/9/20 - Boys Volleyball
Post season dates
- B-Swim/Dive - IHSA Sectional 2/22/20-Sectional Champions! IHSA State 2/28 & 2/29/20
- B-Basketball - IHSA Regional Semifinals 3/3/20
Visit https://as3.rschooltoday.com/public/genie/632/school/632/ to view times and locations
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| MHS vs Warren action |
Girls Gymnastics
The Girls Gymnastics Team took 6th Place at the IHSA State Finals this past weekend at Palatine High School, the highest team finish in school history. Amanda Muench took 10th place on the Beam as well.
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| Amanda Muench |
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| Gymnastics at State |
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| Gymnastics headed to state |
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| Gymnastics ready for day 2 of competition at the state meet. |
Boys Swim/Dive
The MHS Boys Swimming and Diving Team won the IHSA Sectional for the first time in school History. Coach Sethna and Coach Gates ended up in the pool at Highland Park after winning the title. The Mustangs are sending 8 swimmers to State this weekend at Evanston High School. Coach Sethna was voted the IHSA Sectional Coach of the Year by his peers at the Highland Park Sectional. Kudos.
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| Boys swim-dive team headed to state. Customary jump into the pool to celebrate with Coach Sethna |
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| Celebration time for boys swim-dive team. Sectional champions |
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| Sectional Champs! Congratulations to the boys swim-dive team and coaches Rahul Sethna and Russ Gates. |
Wrestling
Senior Wrestler Jason Guadarrama finished as one of the top 16 Hwt Wrestlers in the State over the weekend in Champaign Illinois at the IHSA State Wrestling Meet. He went 1-2 over the 3 day tournament.
United Center
The Boys Basketball team defeated Moline at the United Center on Sunday and now sits at 26-4 on the season. The Cheer and Dance teams also performed at the UC yesterday before the Bulls Game.
Photos from The Week
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| While running a fundraiser, Mackenzie Stewart '20 supports a local Mundelein business, Area Coffee, by selling their drinks in the Commons on Wednesday, Feb. 26. -photo and caption by Caitlyn Mathews |
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| In preparation for the upcoming Winterfest dance, Mrs. Babowice and Juliana Spina '22 play checkers while bandanas were sold in the commons during lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 25. -photo and caption by Brianna Richards |
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| During her lunch period, Jackie Zizzo '23 buys a Mr. Mustang pin to show her appreciation towards her peers on Tuesday, Feb. 25. -photo and caption by Maria Cruz |
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| While taking notes, students listen to guest speaker, Barry Lyga, give a presentation about his novels and his journey to becoming an author on Tuesday, Feb. 25. -photo and caption by Katie Staroszcyk |