Friday, December 6, 2019 HS Hornet Happenings Newsletter
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HS Website HS Athletic Website District Website Friday, December 6, 2019 HS Hornet Happenings Newsletter Dear Hornet Nation, We hosted our monthly #SouthPride day for December on Wednesday where students learned to Use Your Resources which is intended to help students identify resources they can access to alleviate stress, resolve problems, and promote better self-management in their futures. In addition, our #WednesdayWalkthroughs were led by Superintendent Tammy Prentiss, me and our special guests Mayor Joe Marchese (Darien), Mayor Gary Grasso (Burr Ridge) and Mayor Frank Trilla (Willowbrook). The mayors also got to spend time with student leaders to learn more what #SouthPride means to all of us. On Thursday, we welcomed the Class of 2024 and their families to our annual 8th Grade Family Information Night and Activities & Athletics Fair. We were thrilled with the turnout it was a great night meeting the new parents and we cannot wait to see the unique strengths our new future Hornets! Every Friday between Thanksgiving and Final Exams, South celebrates their annual tradition of Hot Chocolate with Victor E. Hornet . The Hornet and staff enjoy spreading the cheer while passing out hot chocolate topped with whip cream and sprinkles to our students. We're happy when we see loads of smiles on these days! Yours in #SouthPride, Arwen Pokorny Lyp Principal Reminder: Parent Participation Needed If you have not completed the 5Essentials survey for this year, please do it now: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ #WalkThroughWednesdays Pictured below on the left are: Mayor Joe Marchese (Darien), Mayor Gary Grasso (Burr Ridge), Arwen Pokorny Lyp, Principal, Tammy Prentiss, Superintendent and Mayor Frank Trilla (Willowbrook). Pictured below on the right are: Students with the Mayors 2nd Annual Cupcake Gratitude Day Prior to our Thanksgiving Holiday break, on Tuesday, November 26th, we hosted our 2nd Annual Cupcake Gratitude Day where teachers and administrators walked around the cafeteria to wish each student a very Happy Thanksgiving. Students loved being able to interact with their teachers in a different setting. #SouthPride Parent's Corner Illinois 5Essentials Survey Parent Participation Needed On Thursday, a letter went out to all parents encouraging them to please participate in the parent portion of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey for Hinsdale South High School. We'd love to hear your voice. Please read below for more information: Parents, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eighth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. 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 on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education. 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. Additionally, our district has chosen to provide the optional Parent Supplement survey. If at least 20 percent of Hinsdale South High School parents complete this survey, a parent supplement report will also be generated. The parent data will now be reported on the State Report Card. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at Hinsdale South High School and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted December 10 through February 14, 2020. The Parent Survey Supplement is available from now through February 14, 2020. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5- essentials.org/Illinois/ and select DuPage as the county and Hinsdale South as the school. For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or [email protected]. Thank for your help. Friday, December 6, 2019 Deaf Drama Presents: ACTION NEWS: Now with 10% More Action! 7:00 pm - Auditorium Voice interpreting provided Cost: $5 Per Person Join lead anchors Babs Buttlebee and Jim Pickles from WOMG Action News, the most trusted news team since the invention of trust, news, and team. They will usher us through the evening's top stories -- from adorable killer puppies, to Apocalypse status updates, to an old man grumbling about old man things. Tune in to WOMG Action News on Friday, December 6th! Now to Thursday, December 12th Hornet Leadership Board Toy Drive The Class of 2021, 2022, and 2023 Hornet Leadership Board is working with WGN and the Chicago Park District to sponsor a toy drive and the Hornet Leadership Board will be on WGN news next Friday, December 13th. Toys are being collected from Now to Thursday, December 12th. We are looking for toys and books for all ages of children to young adult. As an extra incentive, the 9th period class with the most donations will receive a pizza party! Drop off toys to your 9th period class or directly to the Counseling Office. Please contact Mrs. Fichter or Mrs. Jacobson in the Counseling Office. If you have any questions, call 630-468-4252. There are several schools participating in this event and we would like your support for HORNET NATION! Friday, December 6, 2019 Deaf Drama Presents: ACTION NEWS: Now with 10% More Action! 7:00 pm - Auditorium Voice interpreting provided Cost: $5 Per Person Join lead anchors Babs Buttlebee and Jim Pickles from WOMG Action News, the most trusted news team since the invention of trust, news, and team. They will usher us through the evening's top stories -- from adorable killer puppies, to Apocalypse status updates, to an old man grumbling about old man things. Tune in to WOMG Action News on Friday, December 6th! Monday, December 9th to Saturday, December 14th HS Post Prom Fundraiser Nothing Bundt Cakes 7517 S. Cass - Unit C - Darien The HS Post Prom Committee is sponsoring a fundraiser at Nothing Bundt Cakes in Darien and 20% of any purchase will go to the Post Prom Committee. This is a great opportunity to either purchase or pre-order your Winter Holiday Cakes, Birthday Cakes and other occasions you may have. Click on the flyer to read all about it. Saturday, December 14th 2nd Annual Toy Drive to the Hoop HS Main Gym and Field House Boys Basketball Hornets vs. Willowbrook 5:00 pm Freshman A Game 6:15 pm Freshman B Game 6:00 pm Sophomore Game 7:30 pm Varsity Game Bring a New/Unused and UNWRAPPED toy(s) and receive FREE admission to the Hinsdale South vs. Willowbrook Boys Basketball game Click on the picture in the right corner to read all about it! The Community Speaker Series Presented by District 86 & District 181 Screenagers: Next Chapter Documentary Film & Discussion with Dr. Delaney Ruston Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience February 5, 2020 9:30 to 11:30 am and 7:00 to 9:00 pm Delaney Ruston, M.D., a filmmaker and physician, uses a personal lens and professional eye to help parents slip the script on stress, anxiety, and depression. In her new film SCREENAGERS Next Chapter, Ruston sets out to uncover how we understand these challenges in our current screen-filled society. And how we can empower teens with skills to overcome mental health challenges and build emotional agility, communication savvy and stress resilience. For more information or to register, visit www.d181foundation.org Save the Date Hinsdale South Booster Club's Trivia Night Fundraiser Saturday, March 7, 2020 Burr Ridge Community Center Come join us and use your skills at the Boosters Club's 2nd Annual Trivia Night! More Details Coming Soon! It's not too late to order school portraits! Just a reminder that it is never too late to view and order your child's school portrait! Please click HERE for important information! Hinsdale South Yearbook Senior Ads Reserve your space in this year's Vespa Congratulate your graduating senior with a forever ad in the 2019 - 2020 Hinsdale South yearbook. There are four different sized ads, and ads will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Please click on the flyer to the right for information about purchasing a senior ad, an order form, and frequently asked questions. Also, if you haven’t purchased a yearbook, please click www.vespayearbook.com for ordering information. Good News Congratulations Hinsdale South 2020-2021 State Scholars The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce that more than 17,500 qualified Illinois high school students have been designated as 2020-21 State Scholars. Below are the Hinsdale South High School State Scholar Students Abdel-Moneim, Maaria Hurka,