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| Did I get your attention...look for more $$$$ down below in the scholarship section! |
Friday Focus
Recognition
Robotics
On Saturday, January 15 two of our robotics teams competed in the VEX Robotics Tournament hosted by the Indian Prairie School District in Naperville, IL. One of the teams, 499Z, took the first seed as they finished with a 6-1-0 record during the qualifying rounds. After a dramatic finish in the finals (which you can watch HERE), they emerged as the tournament champions! Our other team, 499G, is a rookie team that won two matches in their debut competition. Though they didn't make it to the finals, they were able to compete in all of their matches and will hopefully use what they've learned in future competitions.
Both teams, along with the rest of our robotics teams, will be competing again on Sunday, February 13th as they host a tournament here at Mundelein High School! We are looking forward to seeing you there to support our students.
Activities
Peer Tutors
Diego Prado and Tyler Bell sharpen tutor skills in the Peer/AP Tutor training workshop. Interested in peer/AP tutors? Contact Ms. Grig or Ms. Babowice in the Literacy Center.
5Essentials Parent Survey
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains.
These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
- Ambitious Instruction
Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials.
We value your opinions about the operations of the high school and are looking for your input. This is your chance to provide input concerning your children’s education. MHS benefits from a strong response rate from parents in order for us to access to the data from the survey. The survey is available to MHS parents now and the deadline to complete the survey is March 22 but we encourage you to complete it as soon as you can.
2022 Illinois Parent Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Diversity Awareness and Affirmation SEL Presentation
On January 25, 2022, your student will view the fifth of eight wellness-related presentations this school year. This month’s presentation serves as an introduction to research-based information about diversity awareness and affirmation. Learning and practicing these strategies and skills are essential for growth in individuals. Conversations about diversity benefit school culture, the community, as well as global humanity. At the end of the presentation are numerous resources available to all. You may access this presentation in your student’s MHS email, on the D120 website, the D120 Facebook page, and the Principal’s Blog. Please send immediate questions or concerns to Krysta Penuel, School Psychologist.
Lunch spaces
In order to comply with the new IDPH guidelines, we are opening the auditorium as a lunch space beginning Tuesday, January 18. Any student can choose to eat in the auditorium if they wish. All seating in the auditorium will be 6 feet apart at all times. Students may also choose to eat in the Study Cafe or the cafeteria. Also, students may leave campus for lunch if they have met the criteria to do so.
College & Career
College scholarships for Seniors are in full swing, so be sure to catch up on any of the scholarships that are being offered through Naviance.
Click on This Link for Next Week's Scholarship List
Also check out our Twitter and Instagram accounts for upcoming events.
As a reminder, if you have not yet done so, please take a moment to review and bookmark the Virtual College and Career Resource Center. (Virtual CCRC)
Remember, if you have questions at any time you just have to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rusk, our College Counselor, and we can connect via Zoom to talk through any questions or concerns you may have!
Or, you can just stop by The College & Career Resource Center (CCRC) - Room B105 Monday through Friday from 7:25 a.m. until 3:25 p.m.
Calendar
Athletics
Girls Bowling
Coaches Corner: Vanessa Prorok
JV and Varsity were able to compete in the first ever Warren Blue Devil Invite. Varsity's Samantha Sciortino came in 6th place with a total pin drop of 967 and Abbie Catania came in 13th place with a total pin drop of 869. The JV team that competed, Yazmin Torres, Meghan Morey, Anna Kuznetsova, Charlotte Niziolek, and Talia Zavialov, all placed within the top 20. Way to go ladies!
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| Girls Bowling at the Warren Invite |
Girls Basketball
Coaches Corner: Greg Dorgan
Girls Basketball:
5-11 overall, 2-6 in North Suburban Conference
Injuries, illness, games postponed or canceled have taken a toll on this group, but our girls have stayed resilient: keeping positive attitudes and continuing to be coachable. Recently we had a games competition practice, team lunch at Portillo’s, and bowling. It was fun to see the girls laugh and enjoy each other during a season filled with so much adversity.
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| Girls Basketball |
Photos From the Week
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| Just two days before crash testing day on Tuesday, Jan. 18, Lindsay Morris '23 builds a bumper out of wood, sponges, cans, and a mini pillow during physics class.- Ashley Wolverton ‘23 |
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| Practicing expository writing in Mrs.Garcia's 4th hour Honors English 3 class, students make winter themed slime while following instructions made by other classmates on Wednesday, Jan. 19.- Jenna Santos ‘23 |
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| One person doing an incline bench press while another person spots him, Jan19 in the weight room after school. -Jalen Lewis ‘24 |
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| Working hard on their bumper for Physics class, Hailey Willams '23 and Amber Huster '23 add finishing touches to their bumper project before crash testing day on Wednesday, Jan. 19.- Jenna Santos ‘23 |
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| During 4th period strength in the weight room on Wednesday, Jan. 19, Autumn Ottoman '22 completes her last set of deadlifting for the day.- Alexandrea Brimmer ‘22 |
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| During 7th period English class on Wednesday, Jan. 19, Sarah Wilson book talks Wild by Cheryl Strayed in classroom A119.- Keely Murphy ‘22 |