Cary-Grove Summer Newsletter Summer 2017 Principal’S Welcome
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Cary-Grove High School Cary-Grove Summer Newsletter Summer 2017 Principal’s Welcome Families of Cary-Grove, I am extremely excited to join the Cary-Grove family and serve as the new principal! I am especially grateful for the opportunity to work with a dedicated staff, supportive community, and incredibly talented students. Together, we will carry on the legacy that CGHS has established of providing a quality high school experience and a supportive environment where all students are challenged to learn and grow. Neil Lesinski To share a little about me: I am originally from Grayslake, IL. Neil Lesinski Principal In my educational career, I have led a few different divisions, Principal including English and Career Tech Ed. Most recently I have Rebecca Saffert been serving District 155 as the Director of Curriculum and Assessment. I completed Vice Principal my undergrad at Western Illinois University and played tennis there for four years (Go Jim Kelly Leathernecks!). My masters degree in school administration is from Concordia University, Dean of Students (A-K) and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership through Aurora University. My wife, Sara, and I have two children, Leo (22 months) and Ella who was born Amy Langelund on May 30. Sara is a high school English teacher, so we share a passion for education. We Dean of Students (L-Z) both feel very fortunate to be able to raise our family in the traditions and Trojan spirit of Dr. Hank Harvey Cary-Grove High School and its community. Student Services Coordinator As the 2017-2018 school year approaches, I am looking forward to seeing the hallways filled Jim Altendorf with the energy and enthusiasm of students and teachers. I especially want to welcome our Athletic Director incoming Freshman Class of 2021 as they join me in becoming the newest Trojans. Together, we will all make the 17-18 school year an incredible experience for everyone. School Counselors: Meghan Kratzke (A-Da) Accompanying this letter is information regarding various events and deadlines in Dori Chianakas (Db-Hs) preparation for the upcoming school year. If you have questions regarding the materials, Matt Berg (Ht-Mc) please do not hesitate to contact us. Katy Kline (Md-Sc) Patrick Hurley (Sd-Z) Sincerely, Cary-Grove High School 2208 Three Oaks Road Neil Lesinski Cary, IL 60013 Go Trojans! T: (847) 639-3825 Attendance: (847) 474-6100 www.d155.org/CG twitter.com/CaryGroveHS Athletics: il.8to18.com/CaryGrove School Information Student IDs & Yearbook Pictures Senior Portraits Every student’s ID picture will be taken at distribution day. Seniors will have their student ID picture taken on distribution Please come prepared to be photographed. This photo will day. This picture will differ from the picture used in the be used in the yearbook (for freshmen, sophomores, juniors) yearbook. In order for your picture to appear in the senior and on all student IDs. Any student unable to have his/ section of the yearbook, you must have your picture taken her yearbook photo taken on distribution day will have an by HR Imaging Root Studios. You are under no obligation to opportunity during retakes in October. Students who were purchase anything, and there is no fee if you are only having a unable to get an ID picture taken may get their ID picture picture taken for the yearbook. Seniors should have received taken in the Media Center once school starts. Students are sitting information in the mail from Root Studios. The second required to carry their ID at all times while at school. It serves round of photo sessions is July 24 - 25. There will be a final as their library card, bus pass, work-release, lunch release, make-up session Tuesday, October 17, and Wednesday, and activity ticket, and is required for textbook sign-out October 18. If you do not have an upcoming portrait session and admittance to computer labs, the Media Center, and scheduled, missed your previously scheduled session, or commons. The replacement cost for a lost or altered card is didn’t receive the appointment notice in the mail, please $5. call 1-800-433-1766 immediately during business hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Locks for Hall Lockers Transportation Incoming freshmen and transfer students will receive a lock which Buses will not run on distribution days and Freshman they will retain for four years. Returning students may use last year’s Orientation. Buses begin running on August 16, the first lock or purchase a replacement for $6. Only locks purchased from day of school. Bus route and stop information will be mailed CGHS are permitted. Any other lock will be cut off. Please be aware to each student’s home in August. Bus schedules and that all students, including seniors, will have their lockers assigned. information will be available on freshman distribution day Each year we ask students to keep their locker combinations should you have any questions. confidential and to keep their lockers locked in order to minimize theft of personal property. YEARBOOK INFORMATION! The ONLY way to purchase a yearbook is online at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or visit this direct link for Cary-Grove High School. The cost of the yearbook is $45. Freshman and Transfer Student Orientation The Cary-Grove staff and students Invite the Class of 2021 to Link Crew Freshman Orientation 10 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, Lower Gym The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition from middle school to high school a positive one. Seniors and juniors will serve as leaders and mentors to the freshmen. Large and small group activities are designed to address students’ needs and concerns in an enjoyable manner. Wear comfortable clothes and don’t bring school supplies. Travel light! Due to the nature of this program, make-up opportunities are not available. If you have any questions, please email your Link Crew Coordinators, Mr. Magnini ([email protected]) or Mrs. Wilhelmi ([email protected]). 2 School Information Chromebook Distribution District 155 will be implementing a one-to-one computing program in the fall. Chromebooks will be distributed to all students this summer. It is important that you come to Cary-Grove only during your scheduled date and time if at all possible to pick up your Chromebook. Visit the district’s webpage to find more information about the district’s one-to-one program. Date July 19 July 20 July 21 July 24 July 25 Make Up Schedule: Grade Seniors Seniors Juniors Juniors Sr. & Jr. Date: Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 7 Time 1 - 7 PM 9 - 3:30 PM 8 - 11 AM 1 - 7 PM 9 - 3:30 PM Grade: All All All All Time: 8 - 11AM 12 - 4PM 8 - 11AM 12 - 4PM Date July 26 July 27 July 28 July 31 Aug. 1 Grade Soph. Soph. Freshmen Freshmen Soph. & Fr. Time 1 - 7 PM 9 - 3:30 PM 8 - 11 AM 1 - 7 PM 9 - 3:30 PM Student Services Student Services encompasses much more than scheduling. Parents and students should feel free to stop in or call our office with any social-emotional needs as our department includes counselors, social workers, a psychologist, and a school nurse. In addition, students and parents have access to our College and Career Center to research various post- high school educational and career options. Student transcripts are also maintained by the Student Services Office. Counselor Caseloads Student Services on the Web Student caseloads are determined by student last For a wealth of information about scholarships, names as follows: post-high school options, ACT/SAT testing, A - Da Meghan Kratzke ext. 4117 college representative visits, and financial aid, Db - Hs Dori Chianakas ext. 4113 please visit the Student Services website at Ht-Mc Matt Berg ext. 4125 http://ww3.d155.org/cg/StudentServices/. Md - Sc Katy Kline ext. 4127 Sd - Z Patrick Hurley ext. 4126 Student Services Coordinator Dr. Hank Harvey Please know that we maintain an open-door policy. Counselor Summer Hours: July 31 Any student can see any counselor with whom he School counselors will be available for appointments or she feels comfortable; however, the assigned beginning August 8. The only schedule changes counselor as noted above is the primary case manager allowed will be for errors (i.e. schedule has Spanish IV, and maintains all files and records generated for the but should have Spanish III). Academic Assistance Should your student struggle academically, we strongly suggest that you contact their teacher as a starting point. Our teachers are happy to meet individually with students to provide additional assistance before school, perhaps during your student’s study hall or lunch, or even after school. If you notice that your student is struggling in multiple classes, please telephone your student’s counselor. They are able to set up a meeting with you, your student, and all necessary teachers. Through this process, your student may be considered for other interventions. These might include smaller guided study halls, assistance in our literacy and math centers, or help through our homework club which meets after school in our Media Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. (bus transportation provided). 3 School Procedures ID Cards School Lunches IDs are distributed on distribution day. Students are required to Lunch Purchases carry their ID cards at all times while at school. The ID is required District 155 allows students to use their ID card to make for attendance purposes in various classes. Depending on the cafeteria purchases. The cashless purchase program allows student’s schedule, grade, and optional purchases, it may serve a student/parent to add money to the ID by clicking the as the activity ticket, lunch release, lunch ticket, work release, and “Food Service” link in Skyward Family Access.