South Elgin High School
Storm Stories
“Taking the future by STORM”
Mrs. Melanie Meidel, Principal
760 E. Main Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone# 847-289-3760 Fax# 847-888-7014
http://schools.u-46.org/sehs
Volume 6, Issue 1 August, 2010
Inside This IssuePage 2 / Thoughts from Storm Central – Mrs. Meidel, Principal
Page 3 / Registration Information for Fall Sports
Pages 4 / Event Calendar & Student Picture Information
Page 5 / Scattered STORM Stories
Page 6 / 2010-2011 SEHS Telephone Directory
Pages 7-10 / Bus Route Information
Page 10-11 / Booster Foundation Information & Membership Form
Thoughts from the “Eye of the Storm” - Mrs. Melanie Meidel, Principal
This summer flew by as we worked diligently preparing a new student schedule system, measured for additional banks of lockers, and got our annual summer cleaning, painting and refreshing for a new year. Due to the time it took to convert our scheduling system, All SEHS students (even mail-in registration participants) will be receiving their schedules during walk-in registration hours. The primary focus of my comments is to explain to students and their families how to interpret our new bell system. The Daily Bell system has cut our student lunch enrollments per period in half. Our hallways will be less crowded and students will be assigned to study halls/tutoring/check-ins reflecting their individual academic needs. We would hope that everything will be in perfect order with the new system, but, as with anything new, we will assess the system daily to process, adjust, and tweak any items to insure smooth sailing. We are looking to avoid any STORMS! The alternate bell schedule does bring attention to the expectation that all students need to be in class on time. We will implement a new remote tardy scanner system that will encourage students to be on time…a valuable life skill.
Below is a sample student schedule as it will appear on the student class schedule sheet. I will use the PERIODS on the left side of the schedule and transfer them into the “template” by shading/coloring in the boxes. Students will still have 8 periods in a day with additional study/tutoring time, possible early dismissal if they qualify (JR/SR only), or a possible ZERO hour start to their day. Passing periods are 4 minutes and we have eliminated the minute warning bell. Please review the sample below, the transfer to the template (we will have blank ones for you when students pick up their schedules) and the additional newsletter information prior to the start of the year.
STUDENT CLASS SCHEDULE School Year: 2011
ID# 1234567890 Name STORM STRIKER YIS: 10
PERIODS COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE ROOM TEACHER
001 002 HE0000001 002 HEALTH ED F116 ROBINSON
003 004 SH0000001 001 HONORS STUDY E204 AZINGER
005 006 EN0000800 003 HON SOPH ENG E204 AZINGER
007 008 BU0001200 002 MARKETING 1-2 B105 VUGLAR
009 010 MA0000500 005 HON ALGEBRA3-4 C222 HAMMAR
012 012 SL0000001 062 LUNCH CAFÉ STAFF
013 014 SC0000400 007 HON CHEMIST 1-2 B215 KOTT
015 016 FL0002500 015 SPANISH 3-4 E218 ROSALES
PERIODS / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16Course
Title / Health / Study Hall / Honors Soph English / Marketing 1-2 / Honors Algebra 3-4 / Math study/tutor / Lunch / Honors Chemistry 1-2 / Spanish 3-4
Class Period
Begins….
Ends….. / 7:12 7:35 / 7:39 8:02 / 8:06 8:29 / 8:33
8:56 / 9:00 9:23 / 9:27
9:50 / 9:54 10:17 / 10:21 10:45 / 10:49 11:13 / 11:17 11:41 / 11:45 12:09 / 12:13 12:37 / 12:41 1:05 / 1:09 1:33 / 1:37 2:01 / 2:05 2:28 / 2:32
2:55
…Now that you have had a chance to review our new system, I would like to share great news about some additions to South Elgin High School. Yes, we are receiving additional lockers for this school year which will eliminate the need to “share” lockers. However, the installation of the lockers with their built in locks will be completed just as school starts, so we will need to “share” for a few days until the District signs off on the completion of the installation. If you are assigned a shared locker to begin the year, please be patient for a new locker assignment. We will keep you posted.
It is always great to see new faces and catch up with those returning. Seniors have been stopping in for their high school portrait photographs; we had over 800 students participate in camps and many students who completed their high school experience and graduated in July. The Band marched in two Fourth of July parades, students performed at community summer theatre, some traveled volunteering their time in Costa Rica and our student government officers met to prepare plans for the 2010-2011 school year.
Each year South Elgin High School partners with organizations that help, support, and service individuals and families in our communities. This year our students selected the American Cancer Society and the students have been organizing a Relay for Life event. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. Relay for Life brings together more than 3.5 million people to Celebrate the Lives of those who have battled cancer. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at the Relay. Please join us for the event on August 13 at 6:00pm at the track for the opening ceremony. If you would like to become a team member, donate, or walk that evening, please register on the website: www.relayforlifesehs.com or just come on August 13th. I hope to see many of you. Celebrate….. Remember….. Fight Back.
Looking forward to a great year! Taking our future by STORM!
Mrs. Melanie Meidel
REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR FALL SPORTS
Please do not send your athletic permission slip in ahead of registration dates. We will not be accepting them until the official registration dates. Remember, you must have a current sport’s physical or incoming freshmen may bring in a COPY of their 9th grade school physical, $150 fee, and the athletic permission slip in order to participate in any sport. (Physicals are only good for one calendar year.) Forms may be downloaded from our website.
August 3 & 5, 9 & 10 Registration for all Fall Sports
8:00 – 11:00 am and 1:00 – 3:00 pm
(Reminder: all interested managers must also register for the sport and meet all the above requirements. They do not, however, pay the $150 athletic fee.)
August 11 All Fall Sports start tryouts/practice.
August 19 Fall Pre-Season Sports/Target Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium for all freshmen athletes and a parent/guardian. All freshmen and a parent/guardian, including all 9th grade fall athletes, must attend this meeting prior to participating in a sport. This meeting will last approximately 25 minutes. It immediately follows the Freshman/New Student Orientation Program on Aug. 20.
Be sure to check our website for updated athletic and activities information @ www.athletics2000/sehs
At least 36 new staff members will be at South Elgin High School for school year 2010-2011.
We have added 700+ new freshmen and will have a student population of 2700+ students.
There are still a few staff members TBA.
A big STORM welcome to:
Tony Allen, Social Studies
Jessie Anaya, PE
Rachael Balcer, Foreign Lang.
Jori Bartholomew, Art
Sylvia Bowen, CTE
Christy Craig, Science
Paul Dahlquist, PE
Kendra Dicker, English
Donna Doherty, Art
Matt Eklund, Social Studies
Susan Fortmann, Math
Lorie Fuller, Assistant Principal
Rachelle Gleason, Science
Cindy Gray, Deans’ Office Secretary
Danielle Hammer, Math
Hector Hernandez, Math
Andy Holmes, Guidance
Ellen Jacobson, Spec. Ed.
Maryann Kattezham, English
Nichole Lyczak, Science
Louise Martell, Foreign Lang
Anthony Meier, Spec. Ed..
Sarah Meyerholz, Foreign Lang.
Jason Misicka, Spec. Ed.
Brenda Missele, Social Studies
Scott Nebel, Spec. Ed.
Dan Peacock, Ind. Tech.
Laurel Puchek, Guidance
Cesar Rosales, Foreign Lang.
Marta Ruiz, Foreign Lang.
Ed Russell, Science
Steve Szpejnowski, Social Studies
Barbara Thomas, Business
Nicole Volkman, PE
Nina Vuglar, Business
Anne Wilkinson, English
We bid farewell to 49 SEHS staff members.
Our best wishes and thanks go out to Christine Allen, Crissa Almughrabi, Dana Boehmer, Jean Boston, Helen Burkard, Chris Capps, Ryan Cartwright, Angelica Cordova, Bill Coughlin, Katie Dean, Tina Deloncker, Jill Heintz, Hilde Elg,
Matt Esterino, Jill Fortney, Ashley Gambill, Jessie Hawley, Rebecca Hill, Michelle Holtorf, Katy Holzer, Kristin Howat, Stephen Kallaus, Cathy Keller, Lauren Lubas, Ashley Mazzola, Jamie Miquelon, Chris Neibch, Christine Neuberg,
Charles Pall, David Pater, Lisa Perez, Sarah Pfeifer, Adam Plach, Brittany Pusavc, Pam Raine, Rebecca Robbennolt,
Lisa Saia, Amanda Scafidi, Anne Schmidt, Michele Schoen, Israel Seiter, Donald Selsunik, Max Sennett, Lori Sorensen, George Sparks, Josh Stewart, Deb Swinford, Lori Wenzel and Rich Wince
August 2010
3, 5, 9, 10 Fall Sports Registration (Athletic Office)
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
11 IHSA Fall Sports Seasons begin (Tryouts/Practices begin)
12,17,19 Schedule Pick-up for Mail-in Registration Participants
(during Walk-in Registration hours – see below)
12 Walk-In Registration 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (9th grade only)
17 Walk-In Registration 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (10-12 grades)
19 Walk-In Registration 8:00 am – Noon (All grade levels)
19 Freshman / New Student Orientation – 5:30 PM
19 TARGET Mtg. for new Fall Athletes and Parent– 7:30 pm
Auditorium (Immediately following Orientation Program)
25 1st day of School
September 2010
6 Labor Day – No classes
14 Booster Foundation Mtg. 7:00 pm Rm. B100
15 Parent Back-to-School Night - 7:00 pm
20 - 25 Homecoming Week
22 Powder Puff Football – Millennium Field – 5:30 & 7 pm
24 Homecoming Football
25 Homcecoming Dance 7:00 pm (SEHS)
28 9th, 10th & 11th grade Yearbook Picture Day
October 2010
5 ECC College Fair – at ECC 6 pm – 8 pm
8 SIP Day - No Classes
11 Columbus Day – No Classes
12 Booster Foundation Mtg. 7:00 pm Rm. B100
22 End of 1st nine week period
Aug
October 2010
5 ECC College Fair – at ECC 6 pm – 8 pm
8 SIP Day - No Classes
11 Columbus Day – No Classes
12 Booster Foundation Mtg. 7:00 pm Rm. B100
22 End of 1st nine week period
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR PARENT “BACK TO SCHOOL” NIGHT
Parent “Back to School Night” is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 15th
The evening’s program will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.
Parents will follow their student’s class schedule where they will get to meet the teachers and hear an overview of the class curriculum and expectations.
(Be sure to have your student write down his/her schedule for your use.)
School Year Office Hours and Visitor Information
All offices are open from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
(Exception: Treasurer’s office is closed on Wednesday.)
Visitors must enter through the main entrance doors. All other outside doors are locked during the day for the protection of students and staff. Visitors must ring the bell to be admitted. They will be asked to show a picture ID and sign-in at the Receptionist’s desk. We thank everyone for their cooperation in helping keep SEHS a safe environment for all.
Medications
If a student will be taking any medications during the school day, a medication permission form must be filled out, signed by a physician and kept in the nurse’s office. If medication is to be carried in the student’s backpack (i.e. inhalers, epi-pens, etc.),
a form must be signed by the parent/guardian. Please be sure that phone numbers (especially cell numbers) are current on the emergency information sheets. All medical information, as well as medications, is kept in strictest confidence. Please help us help your student by sharing important information with us. Call the nurse, Ms. Olsta, at 847-289-3760 ext. 3504 or Health Secretary,
Ms. Scarola, ext. 3642, if you have any questions.
Bussing Information & Notice to Parents and Students who Drive to School
Most of our students will be bussed to school. With 36 school buses arriving and departing each day, no cars will be permitted to drop students off on the north side (back) of the school. You may enter off Raymond Street but must turn right at the pond and go to the parking lot at the front of the building. Parents who are dropping students off should do so at the Gymnasium Entrance (on the Main Street/Kenyon Road side at the east end of the building). If you pick up your student at the end of the day, we ask that you park in the lot, not at the curbs. We expect all students to be in the building about 10 minutes before their scheduled start time to ensure being to class on time. Also, from every direction there are train tracks that must be crossed. Please take into consideration the delay time caused by trains and traffic when planning your arrival time to school. Plan your travel time accordingly.
Tardiness will not be excused because of train delays and traffic congestion
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