Wheaton North High School May-June 2015 A Message From The Principal... Dear Parents, The end of the school year is also a time Throughout our 50th anniversary year when we say goodbye to our retirees: Sally we have celebrated the success and progress Passaglia, special education teacher; of our students. Whether it has occurred Matt Foster, physical education teacher; in a classroom, in the community, on the Yvonne Andre, math teacher; Carol Notley, court/field of play, or the stage, our students secretary; Diane Regan, secretary; and Nancy have demonstrated the great things they are DeMik, secretary. These professionals have April 29, May 1 & 2 currently doing to improve themselves, and dedicated their lives to serving our students, Spring Musical the people around them. It is only fitting that and Wheaton North is a better place because West Side Story we end our year honoring the Class of 2015 of their commitment. May 11 for their contributions and accomplishments. Thank you to all of you for your continued Choral Concert, 7 pm They are a class that is comprised of various support of Wheaton North High School. I Taylor Auditorium talents and abilities, and they are preparing would especially like to thank the Falcon to transition into the next chapter of their Booster Club officers: Suzanne Royer, Carri May 12-15 lives. I stated to our faculty at the beginning Loresch, Liz Grittner, and Dawn Szumski PARCC Testing, Round 2 of this school year that we (educators) as well as all of the committee chairs and May 23 tend to look at graduating seniors as volunteers who help make Wheaton North a Commencement, 3 pm “finished products”. This could not be further great high school. We would never be able to College of DuPage from the truth. The reality is that none of accomplish our goals or provide the unique June 2-5 us are “finished products”. We are constantly opportunities for our students without your Final Exams learning, evolving, and improving; no matter energy and commitment. Have a wonderful the path we choose to follow or create for summer break! June 8 ourselves. While I will miss this senior class Last Day of Classes and their unique personalities, I am excited Sincerely, (Make-up final exams only) for them to pursue their dreams and lead the Matt Biscan, principal August 6 way for others to follow. Yearbook Pick Up, 6–8 pm Graduation will be held on Saturday, May August 3-6 23rd at 3:00 p.m. at the College of DuPage. Textbook/Schedule/ID Pick Up I will be sending a variety of messages

directly to the Senior Class through Twitter (@biscmj), email, and/or voicemail to guide everyone as we celebrate the Class of 2015. 2 Falcon Focus From the Desk of Julie Pavlini Assistant Principal of Support and Enrichment Market With the Illinois State Board of Education transition to PARCC this year, our final round of testing comes in May rather than April. Tues., May 12 - Fri., Day May 15, students in our Freshman English and Algebra 1 classes will be Market Day is available at participating in the state-required End-of-Year (EOY) PARCC testing. Wheaton North sponsored Our Wheaton North adapted schedule for the late start testing days is available by the Falcon Band Parent at www.wnhs.org - follow the link to Testing: Parent Information. Below is Organization. Pickups are on additional information about the statewide test itself. Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Freshman English in the Band hallway on the For the Freshman English test, students read several passages and respond to northwest end of the building. multiple choice questions following these passages. For the March English testing, Use door #16. students also wrote several essays, including narrative and research analysis. There We offer Drive-thru service! are no essays on the May Freshman English tests. When you place your In grade Freshman English PARCC testing, students are challenged to investigate order online at a wide range of literary genres as well as delve deeply into substantive, complex www.marketday.com expository works of nonfiction, such that they can “read like a detective” and and prepay with a credit card, uncover critical clues for building analyses of texts. At this stage of their academic your order will be packed careers, students provide summaries that incorporate both inferences drawn from and waiting for you. The band the text and citations pulled directly from what they have read. students will help load your Algebra 1 order into your car when you For the Algebra 1 test, students respond to a variety of math problems, with some pull up to the curb by door #16! being multiple choice and others requiring students to write out their rationale and Order forms are also available problem-solving steps, alongside their answer. in the Band Room and in the For success on the PARCC Algebra 1 test, students are expected to understand the real Main Office. number system and to apply these skills to solve problems. Students use properties New, cash payments must of operations to rewrite expressions, gaining fluency and engaging in what has been be exact -- no change will called “mindful manipulation.” Students are expected to show mastery of linear and be avaliable. quadratic functions. Additionally, fluency in adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials supports students throughout their work on the Algebra 1 PARCC test. Thanks for supporting the Additional information about the skills assessed on the PARCC tests can be accessed Band Program! directly on the PARCC website: www.parcconline.org or on the national PTA site: http://www.pta.org/Assessments If you have any questions or concerns about the content of the May tests or the Wheaton Only 1 Sale North’s fulfillment of the Illinois State Board of Education assessment requirements, Date Left please contact me: Dr. Julie Pavlini at [email protected] or 630.784.7306. May 18, 2015 Senior Parents! Interested in helping make this year’s Senior Picnic one to remember? Then, Nancy Brunner & Julie Davis sign-up to volunteer! The Senior Picnic will take place on Thursday, May 20th. Market Day Co-Chairs [email protected] Volunteers are needed from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Interested in donating your time…OR baked goods to be used as prizes? Then, e-mail Stephanie Eaton at [email protected] by Friday, May 8th to be part of this most memorable event! Thank you for helping to make this year’s Senior Picnic one the Class of 2015 will never forget! May-June 2015 3

YEARBOOK: Important Dates Yearbook Pick Up August 6 Did you pay for a 2014-15 yearbook? The yearbook staff has volunteered to come in one day this summer-Thursday, August 6-for distribution. We’ll be passing yearbooks out from room 400 in the northeast faculty parking lot from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (if it rains, we’ll probably be in the cafeteria). If a student cannot be there that night, he/she can give a note of permission to a friend or family member Spring Musical: to get it. Otherwise, books will not be available for pickup until the second week of school. West Side Story If you didn’t order a book, there will probably be a few extra books available for Come one, come all, to the purchase August 7 in room 400 from 6:00-8:00 then again starting the second week Wheaton North Spring Musical of school. – West Side Story. This timeless classic is a story of the Sharks and Class of ’16 Senior Pictures Jets, two rival street gangs vying HRImaging/Root Studios will have a photographer at the school June 15-18 and for territory in New York. Tony, a 22-24 to take yearbook pictures for our seniors. This is the only time that the former member of the Jets, falls photographer will be at the school. You should receive information and a in love with Maria, the sister of session appointment several weeks before. If you don’t receive the mailing or want Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. to re-schedule the date/time, go to ROOTseniors.com and follow the prompts. To This modern telling of “Romeo be pictured in the Wheaton North yearbook, you must get your picture taken and Juliet” unfolds with drama, by HRImaging/Root Studios. However, you are under no obligation to purchase action, and unforgettable music. anything from this company. Simply tell them you want “Yearbook only” and you The show is appropriate for all ages won’t be charged. and is guaranteed to entertain with If you’ll be out of town those last two weeks of June, no problem. Students can set show-stopping dances, beautiful up their own appointment times at the Naperville (630-416-0552) or Schaumburg orchestration, and hit songs like (847-706-9688) studios anytime between now and December 12 (the last day to “Maria”, “America”, and “Tonight”. get a senior picture taken) or go to Rootseniors.com and sign up there. Students Performances are Apr 29, May 1 will also be able to have retakes taken at the studios through December 12. Do not & 2 (Wed, Fri & Sat. night) wait until the last minute as sessions fill up in December. We cannot accept photos at 7:00pm with a Saturday after the December date; the yearbook staff will have already submitted the senior matinee at 2:00pm on May 2. portrait section to the printer. All performances are in the Junior, Soph, and Frosh Yearbook Pictures Taylor Auditorium at Wheaton North High School. For Yearbook pictures for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen will be taken through PE, tickets email Brian Phillips at Health, and Driver’s Ed classes September 14-18. Info/details will be sent home the [email protected] or week before the pictures. call (630)784-8495. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for students and seniors. See you there!

Digital production, design & layout done by Wheaton North’s Graphic Design Studio & Graphic Design 2 Students 4 Falcon Focus

FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETIES The Foreign Language Honor Societies Davis, Dana Diehl, Johanna Emmanuel, are happy to announce their new Jack Everett, Madyson Fleming, members. This is a great accomplishment Halley Fogerty, Kendall Gail, Rachel and we are very proud of them. George, Robert Hanlon, Abigail We would like to congratulate the Haworth, Britta Heggeland, Halley following students for their Hoffman, Elle Holland, Arden Hooper, achievements in foreign language. Haley Horner, Kaileigh Houlihan, Laura Société Honoraire de Français Hughes, Frankie Indelli, Sophia Jenz, Michael Johnson, Teagan Kafer, Morghin (French Honor Society) Klein, Sarah Knoerr, Madeleine Mrs. Mores, Sponsor: Micah Aviles, Knoner, Ethan Kowert, Julia Kubica, Eva Barg, Alex Bienduga, Morgan Alysa Kuhn, Andrew Lauber, Sydney Brooks, Ellyn Collier, PJ Dohm, Olivia Lehmann, Alyssa Lendy, Allison Li, Duguay, Ellie Ensing, Stefan Fleps, McKenna Liebenow, Maggie Liechty, Avery Foster, Alexandra Fuller, Kelly Rachel MacNeill, William Marchese, Wheaton North Goonan, Sarah Gorman, Ellis Heyen, Alex Marson, Michaela McClain, Hayley Huber, Corinne Joireman, Erik Mueller, Annika Nelson, Rachel Student Council… Niamh Kane, Carolyn Kirby, Addison Newlin, Mike Nottke, Pat Nottke, Making a Lorentsen, Victoria MacDonald, Lori Claire Nussbaum, Jenna Orellana, MacRoy, Ardita Maloku, Kiara McGee, Kiersten Oslund, Nicole Pesavento, Difference! Spencer McGee, Morgan Moxley, Justin Povinelli, Jack Prendiville, Grace The Student Council sponsored, “Make a Bea Nottke, Lily Oviatt, Katherine Rochford, Harrison Rozwat, Mia Difference Week,” kicked off with a bash, Rogers, Julia Shine, Dominque Slezak, Ruggiero, Benjamin Samuels, Elizabeth the “M.A.D” Bash! Hosted by student Kara Smolinski, Hank Stafford, Lauren Schuessler, Caleb Shadid, Crayton DJs Nick Cairo and Collin Flynn, hundreds Stroner, Sabrina Szasz, Graham Wilson, Shepherd, Nathan Sinarahua, Julia Smyth, of Wheaton North students danced the and Grace Wimpffen. Julia Stephenson, Kathleen Sullivan, night away to make a difference for three Ethan Swihart, Matthew Switalski, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica notable organizations: The American Brooke Syswerda, Katie Teeling, Cancer Society, Jack’s Army, and the (Spanish Honor Society) Grace Tiesman, John Tyler, Stella Ross K. MacNeill Foundation. ALL Mrs. Ortiz and Mrs. Parkash-Verzosa, Uzoewulu, Edwin Watson, Bailey proceeds went directly to support these Sponsors: Yosan Alemu, Luke Bennett, Wellen, Emily White, Madison Whitmer, charitable organizations. Katie Benshoof, Ryan Berg, Josh Berg, Arthur Wiacek, Ellyssa Woods, As the week continued, WN students Darby Billing, Megan Black, Jaclyn and Conrad Zborowski. made a difference here, there, and Boehm, Heather Bonga, David Bradley, Delta Epsilon Phi everywhere by packing lunches for Micah Brady, Will Brunner, Ross PADS, wrapping presents for the Burandt, Hannah Burden, Ally Burke, (German Honor Society) Humanitarian Service Project, and Samuel Cannova, Hans Carden, Brenna Mrs. Jeanne Poe, Sponsor: Lauren boxing food for Feed My Starving Carey, Cameryn Carrico, Julie Cinatl, Clemens, Megan Elbel, Trent Hartman, Children! Nearly 100 Wheaton North Theophilus Cook, Reegan Cotey, Maria Paul Perrine, David Ramirez, students participated in our “Make Curcio, Alexander Daigle, Isabella Emily Warner, Nathan Zeuch. a Difference” Blood Drive – their Danusiar, Taylor Darquea, Gabriela donations have the potential to save OVER 250 lives! Thank you to all students and staff for making such a positive impact to so many during this year’s “Make a Difference Week!” May-June 2015 5

nd 2 Semester Final Exam Schedule 2014-2015

Day 1 – Tuesday, June 2 Period 1 Review 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Period 1 Exam 8:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

4th A/B 9:55a.m. – 10:45a.m. 4A ACCESS Lunch Lunch 4B ACCESS 9:55-10:16 10:20-10:45 9:55-10:16 10:20-10:45

5th A/B 10:50a.m. – 11:40a.m. 5A ACCESS Lunch Lunch 5B ACCESS 10:50-11:11 11:15-11:40 10:50-11:11 11:15-11:40

6th A/B 11:45a.m. – 12:35p.m. 6A ACCESS Lunch Lunch 6B ACCESS 11:45-12:06 12:10-12:35 11:45-12:06 12:10-12:35

Period 6 Review 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Period 6 Exam 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Day 2 – Wednesday, June 3 Period 2 Review 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Period 2 Exam 8:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Break 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Period 3 Review 10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Period 3 Exam 11:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Day 3 – Thursday, June 4 Period 4 Review 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Period 4 Exam 8:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Break 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Period 5 Review 10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Period 5 Exam 11:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Day 4 – Friday, June 5 Period 7 Review 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Period 7 Exam 8:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Break 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Period 8 Review 10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Period 8 Exam 11:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. 6 Falcon Focus From the Desk of Alexia Ellett Asst. Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Dates to Save! As the 2015-2016 school year approaches, here are some important dates to note on your calendars: Other Events Pick Up: New Parent Orientation: Schedule/ Textbook/ID August 10 at 7:00 pm Summer Reading In implementing a summer reading August 3—3:00-5:30 pm Commit to the Falcon: August 11 at 8:00 am (for Freshmen and program, Wheaton North wants to foster (Freshman) an appreciation for reading that extends New Students) August 4—3:00-5:30 pm across all curricula. We believe that life- (Sophomore) 1st Day of Classes: long learners need to be independent readers August 5—8:30-10:30 am August 19 at 7:20 am who can access and use printed material for (Junior) 1st Sem. Parent Curriculum Night: their edification and entertainment. Our August 6—8:30-10:30 am September 9 at 7:00 pm suggested reading lists encourage students (Senior) Parent/Teacher Conferences: to continue to practice and improve their August 10—8:30-10:30 am October 14 and 15 from 3:00 pm-9:00 pm reading strategies in a self-monitored and (Make-Up Day) •We will use the program “Pick-A-Time” for self-motivated environment. online scheduling with teachers. WNHS Summer •Scheduling information will be provided at a later date. Reading Committee Wheaton North High School encourages your son or daughter to The 42nd Annual Student Visual Art Show participate in our summer reading Wheaton North High School will be presenting its 42nd annual student art show program. Students may select a opening to the public on Friday, May 1st from 5-7 PM and Saturday, May 2nd from book of their choice or a book from 1-4 PM in the newly renovated library. Students may view it Friday with selected the departmental recommendations classes during the school day as well. The show will feature a wide variety of work and the Abraham Lincoln High School Book Award lists. Students by our art students, including our Advanced Placement Art Students. Students not currently enrolled in an art class are invited to participate (please see an art teacher who choose to participate must for information.) This annual exhibit is anticipated and well attended by students, submit a reading log online to be parents, and the community year after year. Awards will be given in categories eligible for raffle prizes. All program of drawing, painting, graphics, media arts, photography, ceramics, and information, forms, and book lists jewelry. This is a great opportunity to see the effort and skill of our talented are available on our school’s website (www.wnhs.org) students and get an overview of the quality and depth of Wheaton North’s Visual . We hope that Art program. your son or daughter will take advantage of this opportunity to foster an appreciation for reading and to strengthen his or her reading skills for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nicole Blazier, English Department Chair, at [email protected]. May-June 2015 7

The Marching Falcons, Drumline, and Color Guard These are musical and athletic activities open to any student with musical REGULAR REHEARSAL experience, grades 9 - 12. The extracurricular group is very active from August through October, rehearsing outside the school day on Tuesday and Thursday SCHEDULE: evenings, performing at all home football games, several regional competitions, Tuesday and Thursday Nights: and festivals. While there are no auditions for woodwind and brass players, 6 PM – 9 PM there are try-outs for the drumline. New members are always welcome and Wednesday Afternoon: 2:30 – 4 PM encouraged to join! Interested students should contact Mr. Noworyta at (music rehearsal) [email protected]. All information including calendar will then be sent IMPORTANT DATES! to the students and their families. more info at www.wheatonnorthband.com July 4th – Wheaton 4th of July Parade Rookie Clinics: (all rookies need to attend 2 of these clinics held at From The Nurse’s Wheaton North) Freshman School Physicals July 28 (10am – 12 pm), OR Please remember that all incoming 9th graders are required to have a physical July 29 (2 – 4 pm), OR completed on an Illinois Department of Human Services School Physical form July 31 (6 – 8 pm) within the year before starting 9th grade. The IDHS school physical form can Home Game Schedule: be found on the CUSD 200 website or in the main office. An IHSA sports physical form does not qualify to meet this requirement. It is expected September 18 (vs Metea Valley) to be turned in before school begins. Please mail or drop off this completed Band Parent Senior Night form as soon as possible over the summer so your student will be ready to October 2 (vs Glenbard North) begin class participation the first day of school. A completed school physical October 9 (vs Nequa Valley ) includes a parent portion which documents the student’s health history and HOMECOMING!! must include a signature and date. ***No appointment dates beyond the October 23 (vs Waubonsie Valley) district exclusion date will be accepted. And all Playoff games Attention All 2015-16 Seniors Band Camp (mandatory): Attention all 2015-16 Seniors: NEW SCHOOL REQIREMENT … August 3 - 7 All students in grade 12 must submit evidence of receiving two doses of Car Wash: August 8 the meningococcal vaccine or one dose after 16th birthday. The report of immunization is expected to be received in the health office before school Competition Schedule: begins in August. ***No appointment dates beyond the district exclusion date September 13 – AA Stagg Jamboree/ will be accepted. Lake Park Lancer Joust (local competitions) Medication Pick Up Reminder September 19 – Naperville Central Any medication that is now being administered to your child during this 2014- Show at Benedictine University 2015 school year will be ready to be picked up by you or a designated adult September 26 – Falcon Band Contest by the last full day of school. Please feel free to pick medication up anytime (home competition) on or before that date. The medications will not be sent home with students. October 3 – Prospect Knight of Medications not picked up will be discarded and will not be kept for Champions (local competition, pending) the next school year. October 17 – ISU State Each school year we need a new doctor’s order to continue giving medication. Championships (state competition) These forms can be picked up in the nurse’s office, main office or downloaded from the district website. 8 Falcon Focus

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT Application for Fee Waiver 2015-2016 School Year (One application per family - Please apply at your oldest child’s school)

Names of All Students Grade School I.D. Number

PLEASE LIST TOTAL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND GROSS INCOME (BEFORE DEDUCTIONS) – YOU MUST TELL US HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN Weekly ,Every Two Weeks, Twice a Month, Monthly, or Yearly . Names of ALL Earnings from Work (before Welfare Child Support, Pensions, Retirement, Workers Comp. deductions Alimony Social Security Unemployment, SSI. Etc. Household Members Amount How Often Amount How Often Amount How Often Amount How Often $ $ $ $

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DISTRICT 200 REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH THE SUBMISSION OF A WAIVER OF FEES Verification of income must be included or waiver will not be processed TOTAL NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS ______(Please see instructions on back of form) CURRENT PAYSTUB/S (within the last month) Gross Amount: ______(Please attach paystub/s) SNAP OR TANF NUMBER/S (IF APPLICABLE) ______(Please attach letter/s from state) MY HOUSEHOLD MEETS THE FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES - o YES

______Date Printed Name of Adult Completing Application Signature

______Home Address Home Telephone Number

For Office Use Only: Annual Income Conversion: Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks x 26, Twice a Month x 24, Monthly x 12

Total Income ______Per: o Week, o Every 2 Weeks, o Twice a Month, o Month, o Yearly / Household Size: ______School’s Eligibility Determination: Free ______Reduced ______Denied ______

DATE: ______DETERMINING OFFICIAL: ______SCHOOL: ______

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Instructions to Apply for District Fee Waiver – Form 6191

If you received a letter from CUSD 200 by July 25th of this school year stating that your student is identified by the state as DIRECT CERTIFICATION status, you do not need to complete this waiver. Each eligible student will receive a separate letter. Direct Certified students are eligible for book and fee waivers. For All others: STEP 1. List the names of all students, their grades, school and I.D. number. List all parent(s)/Guardian(s) and legal dependents living in the household. VERIFICATION MUST BE INCLUDED: Attach copy(s) of pg. 1 Form 1040 – U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, OR both sides of current ALL KIDS or other insurance card listing all family members, OR a signed and notarized affidavit attesting to the family members living in the household. If a single parent household, all children must be reported on that parent’s Form 1040 to be considered eligible. If not, both parents’ Form 1040s and income must be presented to determine eligibility.

STEP 2. List ALL GROSS income (see definition) of EVERY person in household under the appropriate column. VERFICATION MUST BE INCLUDED: Attach copies of one or more type(s) of Acceptable Documentation to verify reported information.

Acceptable Documentation to Attach:

Earning/Wages/Salary for each job: • Last 2 current paycheck stubs that show how often it is received for each working member of the household; • Letter from employer stating gross wages and how often they are paid; or • Business papers, such as ledger or tax books if self-employed. Unemployment Compensation/Disability/or Worker’s Compensation • Notice of eligibility from State Employment Security Office; • Check stub of compensation; or • Letter from Worker’s Compensation. Social Security/Pensions/Retirement/VA Benefits/Strike Benefits: • Social Security retirement benefit letter; • Statement of Supplement Security benefits (SS) received for each person; • Pension award letter; or • Veterans Affairs benefit letter/Union Strike benefit letter. Child Support/Alimony: • Court decree, agreement, or copies of checks received. All other income: • Include regular contributions from people who do not live in your household; or • If you have other forms of income (such as rental income) send information or papers that show the amount of income received, how often it is received, and the date received. No Income: • If you have no income, send a brief note explaining how you provide food, clothing and housing for your household. You may be required to submit a notarized affidavit attesting to “0” income.

STEP 3. Complete the required information, date and sign and return the application to your student’s school.

CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE – If the student is homeless, migrant, runaway, or has been placed by the Department of Children and Family Services with a foster parent or placed in another type of child care facility, please state this information on the application form in lieu of providing the requested financial information. If the student has been placed by the Department of Children and Family Services with a foster parent or in another child care facility, documentation must be attached to the application verifying the student’s status.

If your household receives SNAP or TANF, and you did NOT receive a letter from CUSD 200 showing Direct Certification by July 25th of each school year, list all household members and submit a copy of each student’s current SNAP or TANF certification letter from the state. Supplying false information to obtain a fee waiver is a Class 4 felony (720 ILCS 5/17-6).

GROSS INCOME IS DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: Any monies BEFORE ANY DEDUCTIONS such as social security, income taxes, taxes, insurance premiums, charitable contributions, and bonds.

Gross Income includes the following: (1) monetary compensation for services including wages, salary, commissions, or fees; (2) social security; (3) public assistance or welfare payments; (4) unemployment compensation; (5) alimony or child support payments; (6) government civilian employee or military retirement or pensions or veteran payments; (7) net rental income; (8) dividends or interest on savings or bonds or income from estates or trusts; (9) regular contributions from persons not living in the household, and (10) other cash income.

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DISTRITO ESCOLAR COMMUNITY UNIT Solicitud de Exención de Cuotas Año Escolar 2015-2016 (Una solicitud por familia – favor de llenar su solicitud en la escuela de su hijo mayor) Nombres de TODOS los Estudiantes Grado Escuela Número de I.D.

POR FAVOR, HAGA UNA LISTA TOTAL DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA FAMILIA Y SUS INGRESOS BRUTOS (sin deducciones) - USTED DEBERA DECIRNOS la cantidad y frecuencia con que recibe sus pagos: Semanalmente, cada dos semanas, dos veces al mes, mensualmente o anualmente. Nombres de TODOS Ganancias del trabajo (sin Apoyo de Seguro Social para los Pensiones, Jubilación Compensación de deducciones) niños, pensión alimenticia Seguro Social trabajadores, desempleo, los miembros de la familia SSI, etc. Cantidad Frecuencia Cantidad Frecuencia Cantidad Frecuencia Cantidad Frecuencia $ $ $ $

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El Distrito 200 requiere la siguiente información con la presentación de una Exención de Cuotas Una verificación de ingresos deberá ser incluida o la Exención de Cuota no será procesada NUMERO TOTAL DE MIEMBROS DE LA FAMILIA ______(por favor lea las instrucciones al reverso de ésta forma) TALONES DE CHEQUES ACTUALES (del último mes) Importe Bruto: ______(por favor incluya los talones de cheques) NUMERO DE SNAP O TANF (SI PROCEDE) ______(por favor adjunte las cartas del estado) MI HOGAR CUMPLE CON LAS PAUTAS FEDERALES DE INGRESOS - o SI

______Fecha Nombre del adulto que completa la solicitud (letra de imprenta) Firma

______Domicilio Número del teléfono de casa

Par a Uso de la Oficina Solamente: Annual Income Conversion: Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks x 26, Twice a Month x 24, Monthly x 12

Total Income ______Per: o Week, o Every 2 Weeks, o Twice a Month, o Month, o Yearly / Household Size: ______School’s Eligibility Determination: Free ______Reduced ______Denied ______

DATE: ______DETERMINING OFFICIAL: ______SCHOOL: ______

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Instrucciones para solicitar la Exención de Cuota del Distrito - Formulario 6191

Si usted recibió una carta del CUSD 200 el día 25 de Julio de este año escolar indicando que el estudiante está identificado por el estado con una CERTIFICACION DIRECTA, no es necesario que complete la solicitud. Cada estudiante elegible, recibirá una carta por separado. Los estudiantes con certificación directa son elegibles para recibir sus libros y para la exención de cuotas.

Para todos los demás: PASO 1. Anote los nombres de todos los estudiantes, sus grados, la escuela y el número de identificación (I.D.). Una lista de todos los padre (s) Tutores(s) y dependientes legales que viven en el hogar. DEBERA INCLUIR LA VERIFICACION: Adjuntar copia (s) de la primera página de la Forma 1040 - Declaración Individual de Impuestos, o ambos lados de la tarjeta actual ALL KIDS o cualquier otra tarjeta de aseguranza donde estén anotados todos los miembros de la familia, o una declaración jurada, firmada y certificada ante notario que acredite a los miembros de la familia que viven en el hogar. Si es una madre soltera, (o padre soltero), todos los niños deben ser declarados en su Formulario 1040 de ese padre para que sean considerados elegibles. Si no, el Formulario 1040 y los ingresos de ambos padres deben ser presentados para determinar la elegibilidad.

PASO 2. Enumere TODOS LOS INGRESOS BRUTOS (ver definición) DE CADA persona que vive en el hogar, bajo la columna correspondiente. LA VERIFICACION DEBERA SER INCLUIDA: Adjunte copias de uno o más tipos de documentación aceptable para verificar la información reportada.

Documentación aceptable que deberá adjuntar:

Salarios y sueldos de cada puesto de trabajo: • Los últimos 2 talones de cheques actuales que muestren la frecuencia con que se reciben, para cada miembro de la familia; • Carta del empleador indicando el salario bruto y con qué frecuencia se les paga, o • Los documentos de negocios, tales como libro de ingresos o libros de impuestos si trabaja por cuenta propia. Compensación por Desempleo, Discapacidad o Compensación a los Trabajadores • Carta de elegibilidad de la Oficina de Empleo del Estado; • Talón de cheque de la indemnización, o • Carta de Compensación al Trabajador. Seguro Social, Pensiones, Jubilación , Beneficios de VA y de Huelga: • Carta de beneficios de jubilación del Seguro Social • Declaración de beneficios del Seguro Suplemental (SS) recibida por cada persona; • Carta de Pensión • Carta de Beneficios de Asuntos de Veteranos, Carta de Beneficios de Huelga de la Unión. Manutención de Menores, Pensión Alimenticia: • Decreto de la Corte, acuerdos o copias de cheques recibidos. Otros Ingresos: • Incluir contribuciones regulares de personas que no viven en su casa, o • Si usted tiene otras formas de ingresos (como ingresos por renta) enviar información o documentos que muestran la cantidad de ingresos recibidos, con cuanta frecuencia se recibe, y la fecha en que se recibe. Si Usted no cuenta con ninguna forma de ingresos: • Si usted no tiene ningún ingreso, enviar una nota breve explicando como le hace usted para proporcionar comida, ropa y vivienda para su familia. Puede que sea necesario presentar una declaración certificada, jurada y firmada ante un notario que acredite "0" de ingresos.

PASO 3. Completar la información requerida, la fecha, y firmar y devolver la solicitud a la escuela de su estudiante.

Categóricamente Elegibles - Si el estudiante no tiene hogar, es emigrante, fugitivo, o ha sido colocado por el Departamento de Servicios Infantiles y Familiares con un padre de crianza o colocados en otro tipo de centro de cuidado infantil, por favor indique esta información en el formulario de solicitud, en lugar de proporcionar la información financiera solicitada. Si el estudiante ha sido colocado por el Departamento de Servicios Infantiles y Familiares con un padre de crianza o en otro centro de cuidado infantil, la documentación deberá adjuntarse a la solicitud para verificar el estado del estudiante.

Si su familia recibe SNAP o TANF y usted NO recibió una carta del CUSD 200 mostrando la Certificación Directa para el día 25 de Julio de cada año escolar, haga una lista de todos los miembros del hogar y presente una copia de la certificación del Estado de SNAP o TANF por cada estudiante. El suministrar falsa información para obtener una exención de cuotas es un delito grave de Clase 4 (720 ILCS 5/17-6).

DEFINICION DE INGRESOS BRUTOS ES: Cualquier dinero ANTES DE LAS DEDUCCIONES, tales como seguro social, impuestos, impuestos sobre la renta, primas de seguros, contribuciones caritativas y bonos. Ingreso bruto incluye lo siguiente: (1) una compensación monetaria por servicios, incluyendo sueldos, salarios, comisiones u honorarios; (2) Seguro Social, (3) la asistencia pública (4) la compensación por desempleo, (5) pensión alimenticia o los pagos de manutención; (6) empleado del gobierno civil, retiro militar o pensiones de veteranos; (7) los ingresos netos de alquiler; (8) los dividendos o intereses sobre los ahorros o bonos, rentas de las fincas o fideicomisos; (9) las contribuciones regulares de personas que no viven en el hogar, y (10) cualquier otro ingreso en efectivo. 12 Falcon Focus From the Desk of Jim Venckus Assistant Principal for Student Services We appreciate you addressing the following issues with your students. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Have a safe and relaxing summer. Breakfast of Champions We would like to acknowledge the following students who were recognized at our “Breakfast of Champions” event on April 8: Nathan Augustyn, Gabrielle Baker, Diamond Barnes, Eric Castillo, Joshua Foster, Karolina Gawlak, Nicole Gentile, Abigail Gogerty, Israel Hernandez, Andrew Lauber, Juan Lopez, Ivan Moraga, Clara Morna Freitas, Grant O’Connell, Jacob Poke, Angela Rumoro, Carlos Saavedra, Austin Smith, Saul Tecuanhuehue Garcia and Grace Tulley. These students were nominated by one of their teachers for a particular accomplishment, attribute, or interaction, or for improved academics, attendance, or behavior. This breakfast is a long-standing tradition at Wheaton North and a terrific way to praise our students for the outstanding work they do. We look forward to commending more students at our fall semester breakfast next year. Taking Final Exams Early Student Parking Students are required to take their final on Campus exams on their scheduled days. Students Applications for next year’s parking who have a conflict must present a permits for this year’s juniors only pre-approved absence form to the are available in the Deans’ Office. Assistant Principal of Student Services We will begin accepting completed a minimum of two weeks before their applications and the $150 fee exams. If it is approved, it is the student’s (cash or check payable to Wheaton responsibility to make arrangements North) on Wednesday, May 13 in the with his or her teachers to take the Deans’ Office. Students must have exams before their scheduled days. their student ID and driver’s license when they turn in their application. Dress Guidelines Parking tags will be available for With the warmer weather, we would like to bring to your attention a few of our pick-up on the senior schedule/ dress guidelines mentioned on Page 15 in the student handbook: book pick-up day on August 6 or any 1) All clothing must cover from shoulders to mid-thighs. day thereafter. 2) Transparent items, strapped blouses, strapless tops, nightwear, and items normally worn as undergarments but displayed as outerwear Student Parking are prohibited. at Wheaton Bowl 3) Necklines must provide appropriate coverage, midriffs must be covered, and shorts and skirts must extend to mid-thigh. There are spots available for all Students who are not dressed appropriately will be sent to the Deans’ Office students at Wheaton Bowl. The where arrangements will be made to get proper attire. Consequences will be fee for the rest of the year is $20. issued accordingly. We tell students that if they are questioning whether an item Applications are available in the is appropriate for school, they should not wear it. Deans’ Office. You must have a permit to park there. May-June 2015 13

NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Freshman and Junior Reminders Sophomore • Now is the time to plan your college visits. Next year will be here before you know it and you want to be informed about the colleges and universities Reminders where you plan to apply. Students should consider beginning with contrasting If you are under 16 and plan on working styles of schools, such as visiting a large and a small school, so they can begin this summer, you need to get a work to develop a profile of the different type of environments these types of permit. The paperwork starts in our schools have to offer. If you have a family vacation scheduled for this summer, Guidance Office. The work permit itself consider including a short detour to a campus nearby. Contact the school’s is issued at 130 W. Park Avenue. admissions office to set up a tour (going directly to a schools admission website will normally give you information on scheduling a visit). You can also go to wnhs.org to download a successful college checklist. • For those seeking admission to the most selective colleges and universities, Summer your choice of summer activities (job, internship, summer program, travel, etc) Opportunities may weigh heavily in the admission decision process. Students should see their counselor for more information or to review any summer plans. Summer School The College of DuPage offers a high school credit program for incoming Senior Reminders and current high school students. • Parents should feel free to call their student’s counselor if there are any questions Students can attend summer school about the graduation status of their senior. Tuesday, May 19th is the final day for for enrichment or credit recovery. seniors to earn a passing grade from their second semester teachers. Course descriptions and schedule • Seniors who are still contemplating their plans for next year (i.e. job, military, information are detailed in the COD COD, or four-year college) are strongly encouraged to see their counselor as Summer School booklet, which often as necessary. It is our goal that every student who walks the stage on May can be picked up in the College 23rd has a clear plan for their post-secondary future. and Career Center at WNHS. • The Senior Newsletter went out to all senior families in April. It is also available Information can also be found at on the wnhs.org website. This newsletter has VALUABLE information www.cod.edu/youth. pertaining to the end of the year schedule and activities (commencement, etc.). The Glenbard School District If you don’t have one, please access it through the website or your counselor. summer school is also open to • FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST (CORRECTION FROM SENIOR WNHS students. For information NEWSLETTER) – Following graduation practice on Wednesday, May 20th, about their program, fees, and seniors will complete a Final Transcript Request form. Once the school year schedule please go to: http:// has ended and official grades are posted (normally around the middle of June), www.glenbard87.org/sitepages/ the registrar will send out student’s final transcripts to the university/college summerschool/. the student indicated on his/her Final Transcript form. Therefore, please ignore Camps/Internships/etc. any correspondence you may receive from your student’s college of choice requesting the final transcript. Finally, there is no charge for this service. Please go to www.wnhs.org → Student Services → Counseling → Summer Opportunities for a list of these type of programs. 14 Falcon Focus

2015-2016 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS Schedule Advanced Placement Exams will be administered by the Wheaton North Counseling Department from Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 15th. Information Any student taking an AP exam is encouraged to visit apscore.org at their The courses students signed up for next earliest convenience to set up their AP account. This will enable students to year are located on Parent/StudentView access their exam results electronically when results are posted in July. in the left hand menu under Course Request. This link lists the courses AP TEST DETAILS students requested for next year. Students registered for the exams in February. At registration, students Some students may find that a single received a receipt listing the exams they signed up for, the exam’s location, semester course, such as a fine art or and report time for the exam. A pre administration session was held in tech elective, American Government, April where students completed their student pack information and received or Communication Studies, etc. has information about exam policies and procedures. The AP Program does not been shifted to the opposite semester allow students to leave an exam early for any reason. This includes athletic from the student’s original request. This events, jobs, or any other reason. There are no exceptions to this policy. On occurs because of subject and teacher exam days, students are advised to bring a sack lunch as they may not have conflicts in the process of constructing access to the cafeteria/commons after the completion of their test. For more the master schedule. information on test dates and policies please go to www.wnhs.org ÒStudent It is important for students/parents to ServicesÒCounselingÒAP Testing Information. review their course requests carefully. Any errors on the list should be brought to your counselor’s attention ASAP DRIVER EDUCATION to ensure they are corrected before the beginning of next year. However, ENROLLMENT INFORMATION this only applies to errors. Students Students who requested Driver Education during Course Selection for either will not be allowed to make any summer or the 2015/2016 school year were notified of their placements by letter. elective changes. Dropping a class for Placement was based solely on the birthdays of the students who turned their a study hall, level changes (with teacher materials/paperwork in by the February 13th deadline (priority is given to oldest approval), and changes resulting from students on the list). Students will also see Driver Education listed in their next- failures in sequential courses will still be year course selection in StudentVue. Any student enrolled in Driver Education allowed. for either summer, fall, or spring must take care of any financial obligations ASAP in order to keep their placement in the course. If you are unsure if you have any outstanding obligations, please contact our Treasurer, JoAnn Hogan, at 630.784.7301 to inquire. If your family decides on pursuing an outside, private Driver Education program instead of remaining in the Wheaton North course, please contact your student’s counselor ASAP to have the course schedule adjusted appropriately. Any students who did not originally sign up for a Driver Education spot for the 2015/2016 All students who have registered school year can be placed on a waitlist for a 2nd semester opening if one becomes for TCD for the 2015-16 school- available. Please contact your student’s counselor to have your student added. year will be receiving a letter in the mail explaining the fee structure and the deadline dates for dropping the program without a penalty. Please call Wendy Biggs at 784-7307 if you do not receive this letter by June 1, 2015. May-June 2015 15 From the Desk of Matt Fisher Assistant Principal of Athletics & Curriculum Winter Sport All Conference Team winners: Girls Gymnastics Boys Basketball Lenna Klein Nick Jordan Julie Galo Nick Traversa Girls Basketball Jake Heggeland Emari Jones Wrestling Kelly Thornton Devin Donovan Swimming Dylan Thurston Summer Programs Micah Volle Please take a look at our Athletics Summer Matt Rogers Recreation programs at: Max St. George http://www.cusd200.org/domain/2032 Sam Reese Registration is now open online at: http://goo.gl/MrLCKu Winter DuPage Valley Conference All Academic Team Incoming Freshmen Congratulations to the following students who have been named to the DuPage WNHS Athletics will be visiting Franklin Valley Conference All-Academic Team. In order to be selected to the All-Academic Middle and Monroe Middles schools Team, student athletes need to meet the following criteria: soon to present information regarding 1. Varsity letter winner the Athletics program, including summer 2. Have a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 recreation, fall, winter, and spring sports. 3. Previous semester made the Blue or Gold Honor Roll Look for more information on the Girls Gymnastics Boys Basketball Wrestling WNHS website, under the ATHLETICS Julianna Galo Luke Anthony Chase Balosky tab/link. Laura Hughes Mitch Biegalski Luke Bennett Athletic Registrations Lenna Klein Jeff Bradford Devin Donovan ALL ATHLETES are required to register Julia Locanto Andrew Brady Brendon Gambill on line for their sport, before they are Matt Giles Frank Indelli able to participate. This registration Girls Basketball Jake Heggeland Robert Neidballa is separate from school registration Nick Jordan Duncan Nelson Renee Blake and online fee payments, although all Rowan McGowen Christopher Royer Sarah Cassel are done on your ParentVue account. Erik Mueller Andrew Sigala Emily Gryna Please login in to your account and click Adam Terrini Bryce Thurston Allison Krull on the green Athletics tab to register Nick Traversa Dyaln Thurston Addison Lorentsen your student. Follow the information, Micah Volle Amanda Moravek and click to submit. Please note Beatrice Nottke Swimming that ParentVue has experience some Hannah Swider Zain Bouteldja errors with certain browsers. It is Kelly Thornton Dominic Gambaiani recommended that you use either Madeleine Weeden Gerard Kostecka Google Chrome or Apple Safari as your Maggie Will John Macy Internet browsers to register. Elizabeth Wolfe Samuel Reese If you ever have questions regarding Cassidy Wolf Matthew Rogers Athletics, please call us at 630-784- Owen Seleski 7318 or email us at matthew.fisher@ Max St. George cusd200.org. Go Falcons! 16 Falcon Focus

DRIVERS EDUCATION UPDATE Future Driver Education SUMMER DRIVER EDUCATION DATES Session One: June 8th – July 2nd Students. Session Two: July 6th – July 31st If you are interested in enrolling in *The Class meets daily from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and Behind the Wheel Driver Education, during first semester, lessons are one hour every other day either before 10:30 am or after class second semester, or summer please at 12:30. Students regularly do their summer camps and Summer Driver contact the Guidance Office and your Education on the same day without missing either one. students’ counselor. You must be 15 *Students enrolled this summer have been notified and confirmed, if your years old in order to be enrolled in status changes for any reason please contact the Guidance Office. Driver Education. You are not able to get a learners permit until you are enrolled in Driver Education. In order to be eligible for a license; first time drivers HOW DID YOU DO ON YOUR RULES OF THE ROAD need to have passed Driver Education TEST FOR YOUR LEARNERS PERMIT? and have their permits for nine months and completed a minimum of 50 hours Take a Practice Permit Test my going to www.driversprep.com Good Luck! logged practice driving with parents/ guardian. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Below are the important upcoming dates for Summer Driver Education and Future driver education students can First and Second Semester next school year. Driver Education Parent Meetings go to the Wheaton North website at are mandatory for the student and a parent or guardian for the semester you www.wnhs.org (driver education class are enrolled. Information regarding the students applying for Learner’s Permit overview) to start preparing for the and the taking of the Rules of the Road Test will be discussed. There is a $20 Rules of the Road Test. The test must fee required for the students permit. We encourage parents to come to the be passed in order to receive your meeting prepared to write a check to the “Secretary of the State” (cash cannot “Learners Permit”. There is a Rules be accepted) for the fee on the evening of the parent meeting. of the Road Test Review booklet on Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 at 7 pm in the Auditorium – Summer the website. You will also receive your Driver Education Parent Night for students enrolled in Driver Education in the Rules of the Road Book the first day summer of 2015. of class. Summer students will receive Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 2:20 pm in Student Cafeteria – Rules their Rules of the Road book on Driver of Road Test and Vision Test for Summer Driver Education Students Learners Education Parent Night. Permit Current and past Driver Education Monday, August 24th 2015 7 pm in the Auditorium - First Students can check the website under Semester Driver Education Parent Night for students enrolled in Driver “Student Coursework Completion” to Education next year. verify that they passed both classroom Tuesday, Janurary 19th 2016 7 pm in the Auditorium - Second and behind the wheel and are eligible to Semester Driver Education Parent Night for students enrolled in Driver be tested for their driver’s license once Education second semester next year. it has been nine months from the date the permit was issued. May-June 2015 17

DRIVERS EDUCATION UPDATE TWO HANDS ON THE APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVER AWARENESS MONTH WHEEL, TWO EYES ON THE ROAD DID YOU KNOW? After years of delays and on the eve of •Sending or receiving a text message •In Illinois from 2008 to 2012, nearly a lawsuit against the government, U.S. takes the driver’s eyes off the road for 6,000 crashes occurred in which safety regulators have announced that an average 4.6 seconds. This is the some form of driver distraction backup cameras will be required in all equivalent of driving the length involving a cell phone cited by police. vehicles on or after May 1, 2018. The of a football field at 55 mph, •Nationally 23% of all traffic crashes move aims to reduce the average of 210 BLIND! are linked to drivers using cell deaths and 15,000 injuries caused every •Drivers who text with their hands phones. In 2012 that it is 10% of year by backup accidents. Many of the or voice (using speech-to-text all traffic deaths and an estimated accidents involve children or seniors. systems) keep their eyes on the road 42,000 injured in crashes. Parental Access: As a parent or legal less often and have reaction times guardian of a person under age 18, your twice as slow. support and guidance are essential in • Find out why at www.nsc.org/cellfree helping your child become a safe and responsible driver. To assist you in that endeavor, your teen’s driving record is PLS DNT TXT + DRIVE available to you as an additional tool. To access the information for free, simply Please be safe when behind the wheel! follow the instructions by logging onto www.cyberdriveillinois.com . Mr. Oleszek [email protected] Mr. Eaton [email protected]

Speech Team Wraps Up 2014-15 and Looks Forward to 2015-16 Lead by 4 State qualifiers and 3 Michael’s 2nd trip to Nationals which Junior, Sam Cannova was named Nationals qualifiers, the Speech Team this year will happen in Dallas in June. Outstanding Sophomore, Abby Histed ended another successful season in was named Outstanding Freshman, March. Leah Wank (Sr) placed 4th As always, the team is losing a great Kendall Gail (So) was named Outstanding in Radio Speaking at the IHSA State group of Seniors from the Class of 2015 Newcomer and Scott Fleming (Sr) was tournament in Peoria in February but there is a wonderful group of team named Most Improved Team Member. while Julia Wildman (Jr) placed 7th in members returning, including Juniors Lou Whiting and Jackie Ziemer were Prose Reading and Bella Danusiar (Jr) Billy Marchese, Ryan Almer, Ian Grant- named co-winners of the Lester Schomas placed 10th in Oratorical Declamation. Funck, Bella Danusiar, Lizzie Flood, Julia Service Award. Ian Grant-Funck (Jr) also qualified for Wildman, Elena Cannova, Zoe Belford, Next year’s team will be selected in State for the 2nd consecutive year in Megan Rothery, Hannah Dorf and September following workshops in Original Comedy and Meredith Wall Sophomores TJ Watson, Sam Cannova, all events for new students including (Sr) qualified in Impromptu Speaking. Isabella Petti and Lauren Stroner (all of incoming Freshmen and auditions for In March, Ryan Almer (Jr) qualified whom were on the IHSA Regional Team) the Varsity team. The coaching staff is for the National Speech and Debate as well as Michael Tucker and many more. excited for the opportunity to work Association National Tournament in At the year-end awards dinner, Leah with the team and can’t wait for next Humorous Interpretation as did Michael Wank was named Outstanding Senior, year’s season to begin. Tucker (Jr) and Tom Kouwe (Sr) qualified Ian Grant-Funck was named Outstanding in Public Forum Debate. This will be TENNIS Do you play tennis? Are you interested in learning how to play? Would you like to learn a sport that you can play your whole life? Girls’ tryouts are Wed - Fri, August 12th – 14th, 2015. The girls’ tennis program has three teams. Boys’ tryouts are Mon – Fri, Feb. 29th – March 4th, 2016. The boys’ tennis program has two teams. We welcome freshmen to try out. Previous experience is not required. What are needed are a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Our philosophy is to keep as many players in the program as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Laird, Varsity boys and girls coach. ([email protected]) The WNHS Summer Tennis Camp runs from June 15 to July 17 and offers a total of 7 co-ed classes that range from grades 1-12 and cover all ability levels. The class schedules and online registration are available at http://www.wnhs.org. Click on Athletics and then click on Summer Rec Registration.

Falcon Wear End of Year Sale

Shop for your Falcon Wear-Blow Out Prices! All inventory left will be on sale, most with hugely reduced prices! Know a graduating 8th grader? Or a Falcon Fan with a summer birthday? Maybe do some super early Christmas shopping? We’ve got you covered! When: Thursday May 7 9:45-12:30 Saturday May 9 10:00-2:00 Where: Falcon Bookstore (outside cafeteria) Who: YOU! See you there!