Mustang News - February 7, 2020

Friday Focus

Announcements

***LAST WEEK TO RESPOND***   5Essentials Parent Survey is open!
Mundelein school districts 75 and 120 will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the eighth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. All district schools are required to participate in a school learning conditions survey each year. It was deemed an important component to balanced accountability under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan by stakeholders.

http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois

The parent surveys are now available to the public while the student and teacher surveys will be available beginning Dec. 10 through Feb. 14.

“We encourage parents in both our districts to complete the survey so that your voices are heard,” said Kevin Myers, districts 75 and 120 superintendent. “We will take all of your input seriously and use it to continually review and update our current educational practices.”

We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to you or your child.  No individual will be identified in the school reports; school principals or teachers will never see any individual responses. School reports will only present summary information of how parents feel as a whole, such as the percent of parents agreeing that they feel comfortable raising concerns to their child’s teacher.

The survey provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring the five “essentials” critical for school success. Those include:

• Effective Leaders
• Collaborative Teachers
• Involved Families
• Supportive Environment
• Ambitious Instruction

Principals and superintendents will receive their 5Essentials Reports in April 2020. Survey results will also be reported publicly on the 5Essentials reporting site in Spring 2020 and on the State School Report Card website in the Fall of 2020.

Recognition

February Mustang Pride Students: (Left to Right) Tim Moore, Jocelyn Chavarria, Audrey Schiro, Jill Scarbrough, Sam Reizman, D'Angelo Lyles, Michael Rastrelli, Trey Baker, Nadia Antar, Kyle Massel, and Diya Joshy

February Mustang Pride
On Thursday, February 6, 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!)

MHS counselor earns recognition; one of 14 in the nation
Mundelein High School’s College Counselor, Andrea Rusk, has recently been recognized as a 2020 Counselors That Change Lives award recipient. The award is presented on behalf of the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) organization.

Andrea Rusk

CTCL is made up of 45 member institutions. Representatives of these institutions may submit nominations annually and then the CTCL Board of Directors selects their Counselors That Change Lives from those nominations.

“My nominator is from Hope College. It was a complete surprise – I didn’t even know I was nominated!, Rusk said.

According to the organization, the Counselors That Change Lives Award recognizes those whose dedication to the college counseling profession reflects the CTCL ideals. By helping students frame their search beyond the ratings and rankings to find a college that provides the foundation for a successful and fulfilling life, these counselors change lives.

Rusk joined the MHS staff as a counselor in 2011 and has been in her role as college counselor since the fall of 2016.

Rusk’s work is recognized on the CTCL website:  “College representatives see her as a great colleague, always appreciative of their time and ready to share a story and a smile whether she sees them on their campus or they are visiting her at Mundelein High School. It’s not easy to make counseling hundreds of students feel personal and intimate, but Andrea makes it happen year after year.”

And to Rusk, Megan O’Rourke, associate dean of admission/coordinator of Midwest Recruitment, said “Your tireless efforts do not go unrecognized and this program is our way of acknowledging all you do to help students and families in your daily work.”

Activities

Sustainability Presentation
Eric Calberg from the Liberty Prairie Foundation visited MHS on Tuesday, February 5 to meet with students in STEM and Nanotechnology classes.  The Liberty Prairie Foundation provides leadership and financial support for sustainable local food system development, social entrepreneurship, conservation, and environmental education. Mr. Calberg also set up a booth outside the Cafeteria to provide information and applications for a summer internship opportunity at Liberty Prairie Farms in Grayslake.

College & Career Center

College Planning Night: Focus on Juniors
Please join us for our annual College Planning Night for Juniors! This event provides information that will help our junior students and families prepare to finalize their search for the best fit colleges and discuss the steps leading up to the fall application process. Though this event specifically targets juniors, families of students of all grade levels are welcome to attend!
En Español
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7pm
Where: MHS DMR

In English
When: Wednesday, Feb 12th at 7pm
Where: MHS Auditorium

MHS Foundation Scholarships Are Open!
The Mundelein High School Foundation’s scholarship application packet (google form) for 2020 graduates is now open!  These scholarships offer students the opportunity to win up to $1,000 to help pay for their education and there are many types of scholarships available.  Students may choose to apply for singular scholarships within the packet or for all scholarships which they are eligible by checking the appropriate boxes on the application.

Access a list of our most up-to-date scholarships through the Scholarship Link found under Colleges Home in Naviance. http://bit.ly/2RKBeES

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.

If there are any questions, please contact the MHS Foundation via Ms. Lisa Johnson (johnson.lj@comcast.net) or stop by the CCRC.

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

Girls Basketball to host Breast Cancer Awareness Night
Mundelein High School’s girls basketball team will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Night game against the Stevenson Patriots Friday, Feb. 7. Games are set for 5:30 and 7 p.m.; tickets are $5.
Short-sleeved T-shirts will be on sale during the game for $10 and long-sleeves for $15. All proceeds will benefit the Lynn Sage Foundation.

“Come ‘Pack the House’ and cheer on the Mustangs,” said Greg Dorgan, varsity coach.


Post season dates

• Dance - IHSA State 1/31/20 - 6th place!
• Cheer - IHSA Sectional 2/1/20
• Gymnastics - IHSA Sectional- 2/13/20
• Wrestling - IHSA Regional - 2/8/20
• G-Bowling - IHSA Regional 2/8/20
• B-Swim/Dive - IHSA Sectional 2/22/20
• G-Basketball - IHSA Regional 2/17/20
• B-Basketball - IHSA Regional 3/2/20

Visit https://as3.rschooltoday.com/public/genie/632/school/632/ to view times and locations.

Girls Dance
Congratulations to the Varsity Dance team for taking 6th place at state in the 2A division.

Girls Cheerleading
Congratulations to the Varsity Cheer team for making it to the State Finals. It’s been since 2016 that our cheer team has made it to state. Best of luck.
Visit https://as3.rschooltoday.com/public/genie/632/school/632/ to view times and locations.

Girls Gymnastics
Varsity girls wins Regionals, moves onto IHSA Sectional hosted by Mundelein on 2/13/20 6pm.
https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20200205/mundelein-libertyvilles-becker-shine-at-regional

Girls Basketball 
https://basketball.dailyherald.com/sports/20200201/frank-pours-in-32-mundelein-wins-in-ot?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Wrestling
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/mundelein/sports/ct-mun-wrestling-rudy-osornio-mundelein-tl-0206-20200201-bd2otqxbijdlxfamsmsmpmkbve-story.html

Erik Paez takes 3rd place at 126 for Conference

Photos from the Week

Caleb Kowalewski completes his Eagle Scout project with two new student courtyard benches.

To promote Common Ground, Stephanie Gutierrez '20 sells buttons in the Commons during lunch periods on Tuesday Feb 4. - photo and caption by Paige Corrigan.

Competing at regionals, Audrey Kafka '20, Emma Hallin '21 and Emily Weiss '23 on Wednesday February 4th at Libertyville Highschool. - photo and caption by Cole Kirby.