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SEPTEMBER 2015
Wauconda High School
Parent Newsletter
Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day
No School
9/7
School Board Mtg.
C.O.W. 7pm
9/3
School Board Mtg.
Bus. Mtg. 7pm
9/17
Welcome from the Superintendent
Please let me welcome everyone to our wonderful school district for the 2015/16 school
year. Our school district’s Vision Statement “Learning for Life – Building Partnerships for
Success” is the cornerstone for our educational programs as well as the relationships that
are fostered among all stakeholders. As we strive for educational excellence, we encourage a sense of open communication and trust. To that end, we invite all parents to contact
any of our staff should they have any concerns about their child’s education. It is through
open communication that concerns are addressed and partnerships are strengthened.
Strong partnerships among students, parents and educators form the positive relationships
that are critical to student success in school. Once again, welcome back and have a great
school year!
Dr. Daniel J. Coles
Superintendent of Schools
Bienvenida del Superintendente
Permitanme darles a todos la bienvenida a nuestro maravilloso distrito escolar para el ano escolar
2015/16. La Visión de nuestro distrito escolar “Aprendiendo Por Vida – Construyendo Asociaciones
Para el Éxito” es la piedra angular de nuestros programas educativos como también para las relaciones que fomentamos entre todos. Según nos esforzamos en lograr excelencia educativa, alentamos un
sentimiento de confianza y comunicación abierta. A esos fines, invitamos a todos los padres a comunicarse con nuestro personal si tienen alguna preocupación relacionada con la educación de sus niños.
Es a través de la comunicación abierta que las preocupaciones son atendidas y las asociaciones son
fortalecidas. Asociaciones fuertes entre estudiantes, padres, y educadores forman las relaciones positivas que son criticas para el éxito de los estudiantes en la escuela. Nuevamente, bienvenidos y que
tengan un gran ano escolar.
Dr. Daniel J. Coles
Superintendente de Escuelas
Notice to Parents Regarding Acceptable Use of District 118 Electronic Networks
Annual Parent Opt-Out Notice
Parents who prefer to exercise their right to have their child opt-out from using the district’s Electronic
Network (i.e. computer labs, internet accessibility, library information system, etc.) must notify their
building principal in writing at the start of the school year of their wish to do so. The Acceptable Use of
Electronic Networks Administrative Procedure may be found in your child’s parent/student handbook
2015/16. Questions regarding the Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks may be directed to your child’s
school.
Notice to Parents Regarding Directory Information
Annual Parent Opt-Out Notice
The law and District Policy designate certain information as “Directory Information.” Directory information includes the student’s name, address, telephone listing, gender, grade level, birth date and birth
place, parent’s names and addresses, academic awards, degrees and honors received, information relating to school-sponsored activities, organizations and athletics, major field of study, period of attendance
in the school, the height and weight of members of athletic teams, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. This information may be released to the general
public, unless a parent informs the District within ten (10) days of this Notice that information concerning his or her child should not be released, or that the parent desires that some or all of this information
not be designated as directory information. Please contact your building principal with any questions
concerning this notice.
Notice to Parents Regarding Military Recruitment
Annual Parent Opt-Out Notice
A recent change in Federal Law gives military recruiters the same access to high school student directory information as businesses and college recruiters. Parents may choose to opt-out of this Federal
requirement by notifying the building principal in writing that they do not wish to have this student
information shared with military recruiters. Please contact the high school building principal at 5266611, ext. 1005 with any questions concerning this notice.
Notice Of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 not to discriminate on the basis of
color, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability,
gender identity, status of being homeless, order of protection status, actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, with respect to its educational programs, enrollments, activities or
employment policy. This policy of non-discrimination is in compliance with Titles IX and VI and Section 504.
Inquiries concerning compliance may be directed to the Principal, (847) 526-6611 Ext. 1000 at
Wauconda High School, or to Mr. Cameron Willis, Nondiscrimination Coordinator, and/or Mrs. Valerie Donnan, Complaint Manager, 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084, (847) 526-7690, or
the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington,
D.C.
Notice of Prohibition Against Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Bullying, intimidation, and harassment are not acceptable in any form and will not be tolerated at
school or any school related activity. The School District will protect students against retaliation for
reporting incidents of bullying, intimidation, or harassment, and will take disciplinary action against
any student who participates in such conduct.
Aviso a los Padres del Uso Aceptable del Distrito 118 sobre Redes electrónicas
Notificación Anual de Padres de optar por el uso de la red electrónica
Los padres que prefieren ejercer su derecho a tener a sus hijos optar por el uso de la red electrónica del distrito
(es decir, laboratorios de computación, acceso a Internet, sistema de información de la biblioteca, etc) deben
notificar a su director de la escuela por escrito al inicio del año escolar de su deseo de hacerlo. El uso aceptable
de Procedimiento Administrativo redes electrónicas se pueden encontrar en el Manual del Estudiante 2015/16
de su hijo. Preguntas sobre el uso aceptable de las redes electrónicas pueden ser dirigidas a la escuela de su
hijo.
Información de Directorio
Notificación Anual de Alternativa a Padres
La ley y la política del distrito designan cierta información como “Información de Directorio.” Información
de directorio incluye el nombre del estudiante, dirección, teléfono, sexo, grado, fecha de nacimiento y lugar
de nacimiento, nombre de los padres y sus direcciones, premios académicos, títulos y honores recibidos, información relacionada con actividades auspiciadas por la escuela, organizaciones y atletismo, concentración
de estudios, periodo de asistencia en la escuela, estatura y peso de los miembros de los equipos atléticos, y la
mas reciente anterior agencia educativa o institución asistida por el estudiante. Esta información puede ser
accesible al publico en general, a no ser que los padres le informen al distrito en un plazo de diez (10) días de
esta notificación que la información concerniente a su hijo(a) no debe ser accesible, o que los padres desean
que parte o toda la información no sea designada como información de directorio. Favor de contactar al principal de la escuela si tiene alguna pregunta concierne a esta notificación.
Notificación a Padres Concerniente a Reclutamiento Militar
Notificación Anual de Alternativa a Padres
Un reciente cambio en la ley federal permite a reclutadores militares el mismo acceso a la información de directorio que tienen los reclutadores comerciales y de colegios. Los padres pueden escoger la opción de salida de
este requisito federal notificando al principal de la escuela por escrito que ellos no desean que se comparta la
información del estudiante con reclutadores militares. Favor de contactar al principal de la escuela superior al
526-6611, ext. 1005 con cualquier pregunta sobre esta notificación.
Notificación de la no-discriminación
Es la póliza del Distrito Escolar 118 no discriminar en contra las bases de color, raza, nacionalidad, religión,
sexo, orientación sexual, descendencia, edad, incapacidad física o mental, la identidad de género, el estado de
quedarse sin hogar, el auto del estatuto de protección, el estado real o potencial estado civil o de los padres,
como el embarazo, con respecto a su programas educativos, las matrículas, las actividades o la política de empleo.Esta póliza de no discriminar cumple de acuerdo con los títulos IX y VI y la sección 504.
Preguntas acerca conformidad puede ser dirigido al principal, (847) 526-6611 Ext. 1000 , o al Señor Cameron
Willis, Coordinadora de la no-discriminación, y/o Señora Valerie Donnan, Administrador de denuncia, 555
North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084, (847) 526-7690, o el director de la oficina de los derechos Civiles,
Departamento de Salud, Educación y bienestar, Washington, D.C.
Aviso de Prohibición de la matoneria, la intimidación y el acoso
Los actos de la matoneria, la intimidación y el acoso no son aceptables en cualquier forma y no será tolerado
en la escuela o cualquier actividad relacionada con la escuela. El distrito escolar protege a los estudiantes contra las represalias por denunciar casos de matoneria, intimidación o acoso, y tomara las medidas disciplinarias
contra cualquier estudiante que participe en dicha conducta.
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Dan Klett, Principal Ext.1000
Jeanne Wallin, Administrative Assistant Ext.1005
Welcome Back,
The staff at Wauconda High School is excited to begin another school year! We are very fortunate
to have such a fine facility to educate the students. The entire staff including the custodians, maintenance staff, secretarial staff, and guidance counselors have put in many hours this past summer to
prepare for the school year. So far, we have had a terrific start. It was very exciting to have so
many incoming freshmen show up for orientation; they all seemed excited to begin their journey
through their high school years. The students were great and very respectful. Thanks Class of
2019 and welcome to WHS! The first day of school was also a big success. The teachers were
ready and prepared to start educating our students right away! All of the students seemed very excited to be back. Although there are always a few issues, overall the first day went great thanks to
my wonderful staff and the great group of students we have this year. Once again, the early start of
school will mean that we will complete the 1st semester and final exams prior to winter break, and
depending on the number of snow days we use, we will complete the school year prior to Memorial
Day. Our scheduled date for the graduation of the class of 2016 is Sunday, May 22, 2016. As always the seniors are already excited to see that day arrive, but before we get to the end there are
many exciting and memorable days ahead. This year Homecoming week is October 5 – October 10
and our students are already planning an exciting week. Again this year, we have the Parent Portal
Access and Student Access on PowerSchool, and the online Parent-Teacher day scheduler. You
may use your same access into PowerSchool as last year. Students and parents of freshman who
came from our middle schools also have the same access as last year. New students and parents
will be receiving their access information in the mail soon.
Just like every year there are many changes, including the hiring of our great new staff members. We are fortunate to have the same administrative team back this year, including Mrs. Laura
Halverson, Assistant Principal for Operations, Dr. Andrew Lambert, Athletic Director, Mr. Mark Landvick, Assistant Principal for Student Services, and Mr. Matt Badgley, Assistant Principal for Student
Services. In order to provide better and more personal interaction and interventions with all students,
each Assistant Principal for Student Services has been paired with 2 guidance counselors and a social worker to make an intervention team to service student needs. The following are the alphabetical divisions for the students:
Assistant Principal for Student Services Office
A-L
Mr. Badgley
Ext. 1003
M-Z
Mr. Landvick
Ext. 1004
Guidance Office
Class of
2017 - 2019
2016
A-F (9-11)
A-GA (12)
Mrs. Hoffmann
Ext. 1011
G-L (9-11)
GB-MA (12)
Mrs. Leino
Ext. 1012
M-Q (9-11)
MB-RI (12)
Mr. Roy
Ext 1010
R-Z (9-11)
RJ-Z (12)
Mr. Sutherland
Ext. 1013
Please make sure you contact your appropriate Assistant Principal or Counselor for any questions.
We are looking forward to a terrific 2015-2016 school year. There will be many exciting times ahead
including homecoming, athletic contests, concerts, plays, and many other activities that will showcase
the talents of Wauconda High School students. Remember to put in the time to be successful in your
education!
Go Bulldogs!
Dan Klett
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR OPERATIONS
PLEASE NOTE TITLE CHANGE
The Assistant Principal will now be known as
the Assistant Principal for Operations.
Laura Halverson, Assistant Principal Ext. 1001
For Operations
Joni Berg, Administrative Assistant Ext. 1006
Procedures for Reporting Absenses for Students Who Attend Tech Campus
On a day when a student is unable to attend school or must leave school during the day, the parent/
guardian needs to call the WHS Attendance Office at (847) 526-6611 ext. 1008. The Lake County
Technology Campus must also be called at (847) 223-6681. The building administrator will
determine if an absence is excused or unexcused.
If a parent/guardian fails to call or cannot call, the student should bring a note to the attendance
office by 7:10 a.m. the morning of the student’s return. If a student does not report to the attendance
office, or the school does not receive a parental explanation, the student will face disciplinary action.
Procedimientos Para Reportar Ausencias Para Los Estudiantes Quienes
Tienen Clases en el Colegio de Tecnología
El día que el estudiante no pueda asistir a la escuela o que deba salír temprano de la escuela, los
padres/guardianes deben de llamar a la Oficina de Asistencia de la escuela al 847/526-6611,
extensiôn 1008. También deben de llamar al Colegio de Tecnología de Lake County al 847/2236681. El administrador del edificio determinará si la ausencia es escusada o no.
Si los padres/guardianes no Llaman o no pueden llamar, el estudiante debe de llevar una nota a la
Oficina de Asistencia a las 7:10 a.m. cuando regrese el estudiante a la escuela. Si el estudiante no
se reporta a la Oficina de Asistencia o si la escuela no recibe una explicación de los padres, el
estudiante recibirá una disciplina.
Arrive to School on Time - Doors Open At….
The main entry doors will be opened Monday through Friday at 6:00 a.m. The outside
doors (B-wing facing the driveway) numbers 4, 5, and 6, along with door H13 (Minerva
Street) will be opened at 6:50 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. on
Fridays.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR OPERATIONS
Laura Halverson, Assistant Principal Ext. 1001
For Operations
Joni Berg Administrative Assistant Ext. 1006
NEW ADDRESS? NEW PHONE NUMBER? NEW CELL PHONE NUMBER?
Please inform the office in writing or call Mrs. Halverson at (847) 526-6611 ext. 1001 when there
is a change of address, home phone, cell phone, and/or work phone numbers. In case of an
emergency, the school needs to be able to reach a parent or guardian immediately.
¿CAMBIO DE DIRECCIÓN? ¿NUEVO NÚMERO DE TELÉFONO?
Por favor comuniquen a la oficina por escrito o llame a la Sra. Lichterman al 847-526-6611 ext.
1001 cuando tengan algún cambio de dirección, número de teléfono, celular, trabajo etc. En
caso de que haya una emergencia, la escuela necesita comunicarse, con los padres/guardianes
de inmediato.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FOR STUDENT SERVICES
PLEASE NOTE TITLE CHANGE
The Deans Office will now be known as the
Assistant Principals for Student Services Office.
Matt Badgley (A-L) ext. 1003
Mark Landvick (M-Z) ext. 1004
Mrs. Maria Lichterman, Administrative Assistant ext. 1007
Mrs. Lori Morgan, Attendance Secretary ext. 1008
Homework Requests
Contact Mrs. Maria Lichterman
(847) 526-6611 ext. 1007
If your child will be absent for two or more days, homework may be requested by contacting Mrs.
Lichterman in the Assistant Principals for Student Services Office. In order to collect your child’s
homework in a timely manner, we ask that you call in the request by 8:00 a.m. Any requests that are
received after 12:00 noon will be processed for pickup the next school day.
IN CASE OF ABSENCE or a NEED TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY a parent or guardian must:
1. Call the high school at 847-526-6611 and press 1
2. Please report absences before 9:00 a.m.
3. Messages left should include:
A. Student’s name
B. Student’s ID number
C. Reason for absence
D. Phone number where a parent or guardian can be reached
4. The administration will determine if the absence is excused or not
5. If a parent fails to call the absence will be determined unexcused and disciplinary consequences
may exist.
UNEXCUSED absences will result in disciplinary action.
EN CASO DE QUE EL ESTEDIANTE ESTE AUSENTE o TENGA QUE SALIR TEMPRANO DE LA ESCUELA, los padres/guardianes deben de:
1. Llamar a la escuela al 847/526-6611 presione la opción número 1.
2. Por favor llamar a la escuela antes de las 9:00 a.m.
3. El mensaje debe incluir (en español):
A. El nombre del estudiante
B. El número de identificación escolar del estudiante
C. La razón por la cual el estudiante está ausente
D. Número de teléfono donde nos podamos comunicar con los padres/guardianes
4. la Administración determinará si la ausencia es escusada ó no
5. Si los padres/guardianes no llaman ó no pueden llamar, el estudiante debe de llevar una nota a la
oficina de asistencia a las 7:10 a.m. cuando regrese el estudiante a la escuela.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FOR STUDENT SERVICES
Matt Badgley (A - L) ext. 1003
Mark Landvick (M - Z) ext. 1004
Maria Lichterman, Administrative Assistant ext. 1007
CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
* May be used at and during non-academic times and areas (i.e. hallways during passing periods,
cafeteria during lunch, etc.).
* Study halls and classrooms must have teacher approval for appropriate usage.
* Inappropriate usage will not be tolerated.
* If a staff member determines use is inappropriate or unapproved, the item may be confiscated.
* Administration reserves the right to confiscate the item until the end of the semester.
If any of these items are confiscated, students will be subject to disciplinary consequences and parents may
be required to pick up these items.
If you have any questions pertaining to any of the above items, please contact
the Assistant Principals for Student Services Office at (847) 526-6611 ext. 1007.
Counselor
Student’s Last Name
Ext.
Melissa Hoffmann
A-Ga (12)
A-F (9-11)
1011
Louisa Leino
Gb-Ma (12)
G-L
(9-11)
1012
Brian Roy
Mb-Ri (12)
M-Q
(9-11)
1010
Jim Sutherland
Rj-Z
R-Z
1013
Karen Anstedt
Registrar
(12)
(9-11)
1009
Naviance is here!
WHS is introducing Naviance Family Connections. All students will have an account.
What does Naviance do?
It will help with applying to college, searching for college careers and scholarships etc.
Please see your counselor if you have any questions.
The counselors will be getting out to the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior English classes to introduce
Naviance to students this Fall!
PLEASE NOTE!
Counselors are seen by appointment only!
If you need to see your counselor, stop by
the appointment desk, located in the Main
Office, to schedule a time.
Students are seen only during their lunch
period or study hall.
Guidance Office
Parents, did you know School Announcements
are available to view on Powerschool. Sign into
Powerschool and click on Daily Bulletins to see.
Check out Naviance for a
listing of the many
scholarships available
to our students! Check
your student email daily.
2015/2016 ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Fee Required
September 12
August 7
August 8-21
October 24
September 18
Sept. 19—Oct. 2
December 12
November 6
November 7-20
February 6
January 8
January 9-15
April 9
March 4
March 5—18
June 11
May 6
May 7-20
PSAT TESTING
The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 14th from 7:20am until 10:00am. The PSAT is an opportunity for Juniors to enter into National Merit Scholarship Competition. Sophomores may take the PSAT
for test preparation and practice. The test costs $14.00 and will be administered in school periods 1-4. If
you would like to sign up please see Mrs. Hoffenberg in the main office. The last day sign up will be Friday, October 10th. Please understand that there are 70 PSAT slots available and that those students that
sign up too late will be referred to Mundelein or Lake Zurich High School.
ACT PREP
www.number2.com
Don’t forget to register on www.act.org
ACT Prep Classes
Currently, the state of Illinois will not be offering the ACT in high schools this year. Students must register and
take the official ACT on the Saturdays of September 12, October 24, December 12, April 9 and June 11.
The ACT score is a good indicator of college choices for students. A good ACT score can also be financially
rewarding for the family as well. Our job as ACTeachers is to help your kids achieve better ACT scores.
ACTeachers has the instructors, techniques, and experience to help students achieve their target ACT scores.
We know that good scores=happy parent too, so let us help you with both.
Our courses are offered in the evenings so we can appeal to athletes, band members, club kids, night owls , and
vampires. We meet for 1 1/2 hours twice a week for five weeks at Wauconda High School. The time is spent
for instruction, with mini tests to ensure comprehension. There is also homework!
Why spend money on expensive programs that don’t guarantee the same instructors each session, similar teaching tactics, or increased scores? Our instructors are either past or present teachers who understand how to
teach kids. This is our 8th year of tutoring for the ACT and we pride ourselves on helping kids prepare for the
test.
The following are class dates to prepare for the December 12th ACT Test. Classes go from 7-8:30 p.m.
Class dates:
October 27 & 29
November 3 & 5
November 10 & 11
November 17 & 19
December 1
**If there is enough interest to have a session prior to the October 24th ACT, we will offer another set of nine
classes. These classes would begin September 15th or the 22nd and run every T/TH for nine classes.
Please contact me at [email protected] if you are interested in taking the October ACT and want ACT
Preparation. We need at least 10 students to run the session.
Program Fees:
*$360 per individual for nine (9) classes of instruction.
*Payment due on upon first day of class.
*Sign up via email at [email protected]. You can also contact the guidance office and they will contact
Me.
*Register prior to start of the first class so we can prepare materials.
*You will be contacted with class details, room #, etc. upon registration.
Athletic Office
Andrew Lambert, Athletic Director ext. 1002
Angie Garrod, Administrative Assistant ext. 1016
Looking for up-to-date schedules of your
child’s team?
Inclement weather?
Wondering if practices
or games are canceled/postponed?
Visit the official web page of
WHS Athletics
http://il.8to18.com/wauconda
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
JOURNALISM CLUB
The Journalism Club is always looking for new member to
help publish The Purple Press student newspaper. In addition to writers, we have openings for graphic artists, web
designers, and photographers. Working for the newspaper is
an excellent way to get involved with things going on at
school, it looks great on a resume or college application,
and its fun to see your name in print! Best of all, students
can join for the whole school year or a single month. Taking
the Journalism class is a great idea but not required. The
club meets right after school on Mondays in Mr. Tripp’s
room (B209).
SEDOL LASSO
FUNDRAISER
Sedol Lasso class is having a fundraiser at
Wendy’s in Lake Zurich on Thursday,
September 10th from 5-8pm. Everyone is
welcome to attend and any money raised
through drive up or dining room sales will
be used for mobility trips our class take in
the community. There is no coupon
needed, just show up and eat and support
our class!
WHS VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Mariano’s Performance Showcase!
On Saturday, September 5th the WHS Vocal Music Department
will be featured at Mariano’s in Lake Zurich. This performance
showcase will be brought to you by the Fine Arts Boosters and
Mariano’s. Please plan to stop by tna watch the Swing Choir and
Varsity Choir perform between 9:00 am and noon and as always….Thanks for your support!!
Jean Soofi RN—Ext. 1020
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE!
All incoming Freshman need an Illinois state physical in by October 15th. Seniors are required to have a Meningitis booster after age 16. Proof needs to be sent to the Nurses Office.
Students are not allowed to carry medicine with them unless specified by their doctor.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF INCOMING SENIORS
All Seniors will be required to show proof of having received a Meningococcal
vaccine before entry to school in August 2015. The Nurses office must have your
competed forms by August 12th, 2015.
KIM FLEMING—BAND DIRECTOR
Originally from New Jersey, Kim Fleming recerive her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Ithaca
College. She taught middle school and high school band in New Jersey for 5 years before moving to Chicago
in 2013. This past June, Ms. Fleming received her Master’s Degree in Wind Band Conducting from Northwestern University. Ms. Fleming will be co-teaching the band and percussion classes at WHS and will be
traveling to teach band at WMS and MMS. In addition to teaching the band classes, she co-directs the Marching Bulldogs and will be directing the pit orchestra for the fall musical. Ms. Fleming is excited to join the Music Department in Wauconda CUSD 118!
KERRY LEVEQUE—PHYSICAL EDUCATION
I will be teaching Physical Education this year, along with coaching the dance team. I graduated from the
University of Arkansas where I majored in Kinesiology, teaching and coaching. Prior to Wauconda, I was at
Cary-Grove High School teaching PE.
JEFF WOLTER—PHYSICAL EDUCATION
My name is Jeff Wolter and I am a new teacher in the Physical Education Department. I graduated from Illinois State University with my Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology-Physical Education. Outside of teaching, I am
coaching the Freshman Volleyball team. Before teaching here in Wauconda, I was teaching Elementary
Physical Education in Bloomington, IL
KAREN KARECKI—SPECIAL EDUCATION
My name is Karen Karecki and I am excited to join the Special Education team at the high school.
I will be co-teaching two English III and Modern Literature. I graduated from Illinois State University and
went on to Northeastern to earn my master’s degree. I taught at Wauconda Middle School for nine years and
am returning to education after taking a sabbatical to stay home with my children. I look forward to supporting the students with their academic and social goals to prepare them for their post-secondary
Goals.
MATT SIMON—HISTORY
Mr. Simon joins the staff at Wauconda High School after working at McHenry West High School, his alma
mater. After high school, he attended Illinois Wesley University in Bloomington, where he majored in History and secondary education. Mr. Simon will be teaching United States History and volunteering with the
football team at Wauconda, and in very excited about the upcoming year. Go Bulldogs!
DENIS ADAMS—SPECIAL EDUCATIOIN
Hi! My name is Denis Adams, and this is my first year here at Wauconda High School. I work in the Special Education Department, and I will be co-teaching a Geometry class, Algebra class and Topics class.
Additionally, I will be teaching my own Topics class. I am a football coach in the Freshman team. This is
my 13th year as an educator. I am married, and we have two wonderful sons, almost 4 and almost 6.
While my wife and I are from the Chicagoland area, we have lived both in Denver, Colorado and Boise,
Idaho (where both our sons were born!) Prior to teaching, I owned a small picture framing shop and have
been a business-to-business salesman. I have a bachelors of arts in History from the University of Illinois
at Chicago and a bachelors of Science from Illinois State University. Also, I have a masters in Education
Leadership from the University of Idaho.
MITCH MADRY—LITERATURE AND ENGLISH
Hello Parents! I would like to introduce myself. My name is Mitchell Madry and I am the new Modern Literature/Sophomore English teacher at Wauconda High School. Prior to teaching at Wauconda High School,
I lived and taught in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. At my previous district, I was the Senior class sponsor,
Junior Language Arts teacher, theater coach/teacher and the forensics/debate coach/teacher for six years.
My family and I relocated to the northern Illinois area for my spouse to take a promotion within the medical
field. Along with my spouse, I also have a 2 year old son named Jacob.
I look forward to an exciting 2015-16 school year!
MARIBEL PEREZ– SPANISH
I will be teaching Spanish I, Spanish Speakers I and Spanish Speakers II.
The extracurricular activity that I plan to sponsor is tutoring Spanish.
I have a masters degree in Education/Cross Cultural from National University in 2004.
My bachelors degree in Foreign Language—Spanish from Cal State University in 1998.
My teaching experience as a Spanish teacher for 2 years at Laguna Hills High School, California and Spanish
teacher for 1 year at Birmingham High School.
WAUCONDA HIGH SCHOOL HAS AN FBLA CHAMPION!!
Our very own Business Plan Team consisting of Dominic Mues, Mikayla Ciesel and Catie Petralia.
The FBLA National Leadership Conference was held in Chicago on June 29 through July 2. Over 11,000
Students were in attendance. Students from across the globe such as China, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico,
Haiti and 42 states were competing at this years national conference. Wauconda High School had 40 students
Compete in 23 different individual and team events and WOW did our students make District 118 proud!
Here are the results:
-1sr Place—Business Plan Team—Catie Petralia, Dom Mues, & Mikayla Ciesel
-2nd Place - Community Service Project Team—Chris Nachman & Dom Mues
-3rd Place—Social Media Campaign Team—Jeff Moorhead, Justin Klein & Julia Deitrich
-3rd Place—Website Design Team—Patrick Adams, Matt Bulgarelli & Megan Kehr
-3rd Place—American Enterprise Project Team—Davis Heck, Lexi Meyer & Emily Holmes
-5th Place—3D Animation Team—Shiv Patel & Drake Tylka
-9th Place—Intro to Business Communication—Tommy O’Brien (Freshman)
Wauconda High School has 16 out of the 38 students that competed at nationals make it on stage! That is an
Amazing 42% of out students received a top 10 national award! The students in team events had to beat out
Over 80 teams in their events to advance to the final round. The 6 teams above did just that. Then to get to the
National stage they had to beat out another 5 teams. The individual event Intro to Business Communications
Had over 135 students take the test so Tommy O’Brien beat out 125 to get on the national stage. Our national Champs had to beat out 92 teams to be 1st place winners. I still haven’t quite wrapped my head around
All these amazing accomplishments by our awesome students!
Our FBLA Chapter was recognized at nationals for the following:
-2nd Place north Central Region (8 states) - Largest Local Chapter
-2nd Place—North Central Region—Largest Local Chapter Professional Division
-8th Place– for Largest Local Chapter (16,000 Chapters) in the Nation with 344 members.
Words can not describe how proud I am of our students and what they accomplished at the national level!
September 25 The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken Sixteen‐year‐old Ruby breaks out of a government run 'rehabilitation camp' for teens who acquired dangerous powers after surviving a virus that wiped out most American children. When: Friday, September 25, 2015 during 5th hour Where: Wauconda High School Library Why: Meet and visit with other students who like to read popular young adult books. Eat your lunch in the library. Ms. Stott brings donuts. How: Sign up in the library. Read the book. Bring your lunch to the library during your lunch period on September 25th. September 25 One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season by Chris Ballard This book recounts the true
journey of hippie, dreamer, and
intellectual Lynn Sweet. He
arrived in Macon, Illinois, in 1966
from Chicago to teach.
He became the reluctant coach
of the high school baseball team
and lead the Macon Ironmen
through an improbable season to
the state final. When: Friday, September 25, 2015 during 4th hour Where: Wauconda High School Library Why: Meet and visit with other students who like to read popular young adult books. Eat your lunch in the library. Ms. Stott brings donuts. How: Sign up in the library. Read the book. Bring your lunch to the library during your lunch period on September 25th. September 25 Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
In a post‐apocalyptic world where fences and border patrols guard the few people left from the zombies, Benny Imura is finally convinced that he must follow in his older brother's footsteps and become a bounty hunter. When: Friday, September 25, 2015 during 6th hour Where: Wauconda High School Library Why: Meet and visit with other students who like to read popular young adult books. Eat your lunch in the library. Ms. Stott brings donuts. How: Sign up in the library. Read the book. Bring your lunch to the library during your lunch period on September 25th. WAUCONDA DISTRICT 118 BAND BOOSTERS
MEMBERSHIP FORM
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
MEMBERSHIP is FREE and open to anyone wanting to support the students of all District 118 band
programs. Membership will keep you informed of Band and
Band Booster activities/events and needs.
Membership: ___ New Membership
___ Alumni Member
___ Existing Member (Please fill in to confirm we have updated information on file)
Names (s)__________________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________________
(Email is the primary means of communicating upcoming events, fundraisers, volunteer
opportunities and announcements to members)
Home Phone__________________________________________________
Cell Phone____________________________________________________
Student School/Grade__________________________________________
I/WE would like to help volunteer with the following:
_____Help sell fundraiser products after concerts
_____Help at D118 Band and Solo Ensemble in February
_____Help at Concerts/Band Events
_____Help at Football Games
Please return this form to your band director.
Please be assured that helping at an event in not a requirement to be a member.
Questions, please email us at [email protected]
or contact one of the district band directors
Band Booster website: d118bands.org
WAUCONDA DISTRICT 118 BAND BOOSTERS
NOTES
The Wauconda Band Boosters is a non-profit organization that support and helps
the Band programs at
Wauconda Middle School, Matthew Middle School and Wauconda High School.
Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the Band Room at
Wauconda High School
Due to the Labor Day Holiday, The next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8,
2015
Membership is Free and open to anyone. Membership will keep you informed of Band
and Band Boosters activities and events. To join, fill out the Membership form
and return to any band director.
Board of Directors
President: Carey McHugh
Secretary: Cindy Otterson
Treasurer: Susan Brown
Fundraiser: Marcy Cronin
Band Booster website is d118bands.org
Contact us at [email protected]
“THE SCHOOL NUMBER APPEARED ON MY CALLER ID”
We receive many calls each week from parents who see the school number on their Caller ID.
If you receive a call from the school and the person does not leave a message, please do not
call the school.
The secretaries cannot determine from which number you have been called or the person who
has called you. If it is important, a message will be left or an alternate number will be called.
Our nurse and office staff will always leave a message.
Please instruct your students to leave a message for you when calling
from school.
We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
STUDENTS THAT ARE SICK AND WISH TO GO HOME
If your student is sick and wants to go home, he/she must go directly to the Nurses office so
they can call a parent to be picked up.
Students are not allowed to call or text their parents to come and pick them up because they
are not feeling well, unless it is from the Nurses office.
The new computerized meal program has started in the Cafe. You must have your ID in order to get a meal. If you have money on your current lunch ticket you can still use it until
the balance runs out. We need your cooperation for this new system to work. Again, your
ID will be needed to receive a lunch.
To Purchase Lunches Online:
*Go to Wauconda School District 118 Website.
*Click on Pay Your School Fees With Epay.
*Click on Miscellaneous Fees.
Your student may also purchase lunches by bringing a check to the Cafeteria, or payment
may be sent to the District Office to the attention of Debbie Schordje. Please make
checks payable to District 118.
HOT Grab and Go Breakfast, as well as, the cold Grab N' Go are available every morning
for $1.30. Just look for Ms. Jennings, the morning breakfast queen, and she will be happy
to help you. She will be located outside of the Office entrance with her breakfast cart .
Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated!!
Test of SchoolMessenger emergency alert system will be September 3rd!
Wauconda CUSD 118 provides an emergency alert messaging service to parents and
staff of our school community. The District will once again be partnering with
SchoolMessenger to send automated phone calls and emails to parents and staff
regarding school closings due to inclement weather as well as any other emergency
situation that may arise.
In order for you to receive important messages, it
is imperative that the District has all of your most
current contact information. SchoolMessenger will
be able to send an emergency call to your home
phone, cell phone and to your email provided that
we have the most up-to-date contact information
possible. All changes received during the summer
have been entered into our system. Dr. Coles,
Superintendent of Schools & select administrators
have been trained to utilize SchoolMessenger. In
the event of an emergency, Dr. Coles or his
designee, would have the ability of utilizing
SchoolMessenger from anywhere that has either
Internet or phone access to send out important
information to the school community.
Dr. Coles intends on testing the SchoolMessenger system on Thursday, September 3,
2015. If you do not receive a test alert on September 3rd, it means that Wauconda
CUSD 118 does not have your most current contact information. Please contact your
child’s school office if you need to update your phone number(s) or email address(es).
Please Mark Your Calendar!
Who: Wauconda CUSD 118 Parents and Staff
What: Test the District’s SchoolMessenger Alert System
Where: Wauconda CUSD 118 School Community
When: September 3, 2015
How: SchoolMessenger Will Send A Test Alert to All Parents and Staff
Via Phone and Email
Why: To Ensure That All Parents and Staff Receive Important Information From
Wauconda CUSD 118 As Soon As Possible
If you do not get a phone call and/or email alert from the SchoolMessenger
system on September 3rd, please contact your child’s office to update your
contact information.
Revised 07/15
Prueba de El Mensajero Escolar de Emergencia se llevara acabo
el 3 de septiembre
Wauconda CUSD 118 ofrece un servicio de mensaje de alerta en caso de emergencia
para padres y personal de nuestra comunidad escolar. El distrito una vez mas se ha
asociado con School Messenger y estará enviando llamadas de teléfono automáticas y
correo electronico a padres y personal referente al cierre de escuelas debido a mal
tiempo como también cualquier otra situación de emergencia que pueda surgir.
Para poder recibir importantes mensajes, es
imperativo que el distrito tenga su información de
contacto mas corriente. SchoolMessenger podrá
enviar una llamada de emergencia al teléfono de su
hogar, teléfono celular, y a su correo electrónico dado
que nosotros tengamos la información para
contactarlos mas corriente posible. Todos los cambios
recibidos durante el verano han entrado en nuestro
sistema. Dr.Coles, Superintendente de Escuelas, y un
grupo de administradores han sido entrenados para
utilizar SchoolMessenger. En el evento de una
emergencia, Dr. Coles o su designado, tendrá la
habilidad de utilizar SchoolMessenger desde cualquier
lugar que tenga acceso a la Internet o teléfono para
enviar información importante a la comunidad escolar.
Dr. Coles tiene planeado probar el sistema SchoolMessenger el jueves 3 de
septiembre, 2015. Si usted no recibe una prueba de alerta el 3 de septiembre, esto
significa que Wauconda CUSD 118 no tiene su información de contacto más corriente.
Favor de comunicarse con la oficina de la escuela de su niño(a) para poner al día su
numero(s) de teléfono o dirección(es) de correo electrónico.
¡Favor de Marcar Sus Calendarios!
Quien: Padres y Personal de Wauconda CUSD 118
Que: Prueba del Sistema de Alerta del Distrito SchoolMessenger
Donde: Comunidad Escolar de Wauconda CUSD
Cuando: 3 de Septiembre, 2015
Como: SchoolMessenger enviara una prueba de alerta a todos los padres y personal
vía teléfono o correo electrónico.
Porque: Para Asegurarnos que Todos Los Padres y Personal Reciban Información
Importante de Wauconda CUSD 118 Tan Pronto Sea Posible.
Si usted no recibe una llamada de teléfono y/o correo electrónico de alerta del sistema
SchoolMessenger el 3 de septiembre, favor de contactar la escuela de su niño(a) y poner al día su
información de contacto.
WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 118
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Daniel J. Coles
555 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois 60084-1299, (847) 526-7690, Fax (847) 526-1019, www.d118.org
Wauconda Grade • Robert Crown • Cotton Creek • Wauconda Middle • Matthews Middle • Wauconda High
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Associate Superintendent
Business Services, CSBO
William Harkin
Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. David Wilm
Assistant Superintendent
Human Resources
Cameron Willis
Assistant Superintendent
Special Services
Valerie Donnan
Assistant Superintendent
Technology Services
Scott Cittadino
Emergency Early Dismissal Procedures
Due to Severe Winter Weather
Dear Parents:
In the event of severe winter weather occurring during the school day, it may be necessary to dismiss the
students housed at Wauconda Middle School, Matthews Middle School and Wauconda High School
earlier than usual.
The reason this action would be taken is to allow the buses an opportunity to drop off these older students
in order to return in time to take the younger elementary students at Wauconda Grade School, Robert
Crown School and Cotton Creek School home according to their regular dismissal schedule.
If this early dismissal was not done, we would run the risk of buses being unable to return the Wauconda
Grade School, Robert Crown and Cotton Creek students to their homes, or very late drop off for these
same students. In addition, we hope to avoid buses driving in a snowstorm when it is dark.
Parents of students in grades six through twelve need to be aware of the possibility that this situation
could occur due to inclement winter weather. If it does, we would enact the SchoolMessenger Service in
an attempt to notify you that your sixth through twelfth grade student was coming home early. As a
result, we ask that you make appropriate arrangements with your sixth through twelfth grade student in
order for them to gain access to shelter after being dismissed early due to weather conditions. This type
of situation does not occur often, but if it does we wanted you to be informed of our actions so that you
and your students can be prepared.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Dr. Daniel J. Coles
Superintendent of Schools
WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 118
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Daniel J. Coles
555 North Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois 60084-1299, (847) 526-7690, Fax (847) 526-1019, www.d118.org
Wauconda Grade • Robert Crown • Cotton Creek • Wauconda Middle • Matthews Middle • Wauconda High
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Associate Superintendent
Business Services, CSBO
William Harkin
Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. David Wilm
Assistant Superintendent
Human Resources
Cameron Willis
Assistant Superintendent
Special Services
Valerie Donnan
Assistant Superintendent
Technology Services
Scott Cittadino
Procedimientos de Emergencia de Despido Temprano
Debido a Severo Clima de Invierno
Estimados Padres:
En la eventualidad de un clima severo de invierno durante el día escolar, puede ser necesario despedir a
los estudiantes alojados en la escuelas Wauconda Middle School, Matthews Middle School y Wauconda
High School más temprano de lo usual.
La razón para que esta acción sea tomada es el permitir a los autobuses la oportunidad de llevar a estos
estudiantes mayores a tiempo para volver y llevar a la casa a los estudiantes elementales más jóvenes en
las escuelas Wauconda Grade School, Cotton Creek y Robert Crown según su horario de despido regular.
Si este despido temprano no se hace, estaríamos tomándonos el riesgo de que los autobuses no puedan
llevar a sus casas a los estudiantes de Wauconda Grade School, Cotton Creek y Robert Crown, o que
estos estudiantes lleguen sumamente tarde. En adición, queremos evitar que hayan autobuses corriendo
en una tormenta de nieve cuando ya ha oscurecido.
Los padres de los estudiantes de sexto grado al grado 12 tienen que estar al tanto de la posibilidad de que
esta situación pueda ocurrir debido a las condiciones del clima de invierno. Si ocurre, nosotros no
podremos notificarles personalmente que su estudiante de sexto grado al grado 12 va a llegar temprano a
la casa. Como resultado, les solicito que hagan los arreglos apropiados con su estudiante de sexto grado
al grado 12 de manera que estos tengan acceso a un lugar donde estar después que hayan sido despedidos
temprano debido a las condiciones del clima. Este tipo de situación no ocurre muy seguido, pero si
ocurre, nosotros queremos que ustedes estén informados de nuestras acciones de modo que ustedes y sus
estudiantes estén preparados.
Gracias por su cooperación.
Sinceramente,
Dr. Daniel J. Coles
Superintendente de Escuelas
Mission Statement
By building upon partnerships
among students, educators,
family and community, District
118 will provide a quality and
enriched learning environment
where students will become
contributing and productive
members of society through the
commitment of lifelong
learning.
Wauconda Community Unit School District
#118
Board of Education
Mr. John Armstrong, President
Ms. Deby Dato, Vice President
Mr. Jonathan Feryance, Secretary
Mrs. Kathleen Bianco
Mrs. Carey McHugh
Mr. David Patterson
Mr. Brian Swanson
Dr. Daniel J. Coles, Superintendent of Schools