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April 2012
Glenbrook South H.S. | Connections
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Tradition unites Titans and Spartans
The normal friendly rivalry between Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South high schools was tucked away on March 9 as students crowded into GBN's gym and loudly cheered for the athletes on both sides of the court.  | |
A student goes in for a high five from his teammates after making a basket during the game.
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For 21 years, the Teaching for Life Skills basketball game has been an annual tradition at Glenbrook North. It's the type of event that encourages participation over competition, effort over success and all around teamwork.And with this year's game against Glenbrook South, it also provided an opportunity for the two high schools to come together and demonstrate the power of school spirit. "The TLS basketball game gives the students an opportunity to hone in on their athletic skills, work as a team with their peer mentors and hopefully experience the excitement of a victory," said Kim Fisher, who teaches the TLS program at GBN and co-founded the basketball team.TLS is designed to help students with cognitive and physical disabilities learn how to function more independently as adults by focusing on five key areas: community, domestic, recreation and leisure, vocational and functional academics.The first TLS basketball game was held at GBN in 1991 and quickly grew into a highlight event.In many aspects, it functions like any other athletic affair. Cheerleaders fill the sidelines, the school's band performs and spectators roar with applause after each basket. Yet, the Friday afternoon game between GBN and GBS was far from ordinary.There was no opposing team to root against or one star athlete who stole the show. Instead, everyone was given a chance to play, score and receive equal applause and support from those in attendance.Baskets were set at different heights based on a student's disability, and peer mentors worked closely to provide them support or direction when necessary. GBN Principal Paul Pryma also served as referee, and Physical Education teachers Kirby Falk and Robin Doyle coached their schools' respective teams.And although the Spartans did win with a final score of 48-42, it appeared as though each player walked away feeling an extreme sense of pride in their team and themselves."For some, this is as close as it gets to the feeling of playing in a Friday night basketball game. They deserve that experience," Fisher said.To view more pictures from the TLS basketball game, visit the GBS Facebook Page.
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Calendar Highlights
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April2 - Reserved Snow Day, No School
3 - National Honor Society Cum Laude Inductions, 7:30 p.m.
4 - Sophomore Parent Night, 7 p.m. (see article)
6 - Good Friday, No School
9 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. @ GBN
10 - Testing/Registration @ Oakton
11 - Professional Development Day: Student Late Arrival,
10 a.m.
12 - Glenbrook College Night @ Allstate, 6:30 p.m.
(see article)
13 - Hip Hop Show
5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Lyceum
GBS TLS Basketball vs. New Trier @ 11:40 a.m.
13-21 - Central Suburban League Art Show, 6-8 p.m. (see article)
14 - Second City LOL Tour to benefit GBS (see article)
19 - Comedy Sportz,
4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
20 - Jamnesty, 7 p.m.
23 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. @ GBN
24 - PSAE Testing - No school for
Frosh/Soph/Seniors
25 - PSAE Testing - Noon arrival for Frosh/Soph/Seniors
26-28 - Spring Play
(see article)
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No School on April 2
Despite the unanticipated closing of GBS at the request of the Glenview Police Department on March 14, District 225 students will not be required to attend school on Monday, April 2 at either GBN or GBS. When a school is required to close after consulting with an emergency provider, students are not required to make up the lost day of attendance.
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Sophomore Parent Night make-up date
Sophomore Parent Night, originally scheduled for March 14, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 4 at 7p.m. in the Norman B. Watson Auditorium. Ann LePage, college coordinator at GBS, will be presenting an introductory program on how to prepare students for the college search process. This program is for parents/guardians only.
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Early bus registration begins April 2
Early-bird student bus registration for the 2012-13 school year begins Monday, April 2. Parents may save up to $150 if registration is completed by Friday, June 1. Register online here.
Please note: Only incoming freshmen will receive bus packets by mail. Bus packets for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be available for printing at www.glenbrook225.org or for pick-up in the District Office, 3801 West Lake Avenue.
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Juniors take PSAE tests
Alters schedule for all other students
On April 24 and April 25, the junior class will take the annual Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE). This test is important and all juniors are required by the state to complete the test in order to graduate. In addition, the results of this test impacts GBS as a whole, as part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Tuesday, April 24, Wednesday, April 25
Juniors:
April 24 - Start 7:45 a.m. End 12 p.m.
April 25 - Start 7:45 a.m. Regular end time
All others:
April 24 - No School
April 25 - Late start, 12 p.m.
April 26 - Normal school day.
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Glenbrook College Night
Thursday, April 12, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Allstate Plaza, enter through B and D buildings Over 200 colleges and universities from across the country will be represented. Sophomore and junior students and their parents will have an opportunity to gather information about a wide variety of colleges - large and small, private and public. Sessions on financial aid will be held at 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A list of participating colleges will be available at:
http://gbhsweb.glenbrook225.org/collegenight/participants.php.
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Limited parking for graduation
Parking at this year's graduation will be limited due to ongoing construction near the ceremony site.
The ceremonies will again take place at the Rosemont Theatre, which has been newly named the Akoo Theatre at Rosemont located at 5400 N. River Road in Rosemont. A shopping mall is being built next to the theater, and its construction is severely limiting parking.
Only 500 parking spaces will available in the lot, as compared to 1,400 spaces last year. Parents are advised to car pool as much as possible and have their graduate ride with them. Students need to be at the theater by 12:15 p.m., so parents traveling with them will arrive well ahead of the 1:30 p.m. processional.
There is another option to park at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Parking Garage. It is located a half block north of the theater on the west side of River Road at 9500 Williams St. It has a flat fee of $13. Please allow at least 15 minutes additional time to accommodate finding a spot and walking to the theater.
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Second City benefit for GBS
On Saturday, April 14, Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City's Laugh Out Loud Tour, will appear at Glenbrook South's Norman B. Watson Auditorium.
The performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City's 52-year history. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences always enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends.
Co-sponsored by the Glenbrook South Titan Booster Club and the Glenbrook South Instrumental League, the funds raised will benefit GBS. Tickets can be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/gbs.
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 Student artwork on display The 24th Annual Central Suburban League Student Art Exhibition will take place April 13-21, at The Art Center of Highland Park, 1957 N. Sheridan Road. The reception is April 13 from 6-8 p.m.
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Spring Children's Play
Almost Maine
April 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at 4 p.m. Written by John Cariani, Almost Maine tells the story of a remote, mythical town where all is not quite what it seems. Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend-almost-in this delightful midwinter night's dream. Tickets are available at www.seatyourself.biz/gbs.
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 Glenbrook musical, "Phantom of the Opera" May 2-5 This year's Glenbrook musical has been cast and rehearsals have started. This year's production is Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash musical, The Phantom of the Opera. Phantom premiered in 1986 and went on to win seven Tony Awards, including the award for Best Musical. It was later adapted as a major motion picture, where it went on to gross over $150 million worldwide.
The musical will be held at GBN. Tickets are $13 and available for purchase either online, in person at GBN or the day of the show at the ticket booth. The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday in the Sheely Center for Performing Arts. For ticket information, call Suzan Maddox at (847) 509-2671 or go to http://www.glenbrook225.org/north/activities/welcomespartans/Pages/GlenbrookMusical-2012.aspx. |
Each month, this section will feature a different article that ran in Glenbrook South's student-run newspaper The Oracle, and, occasionally, other student-produced work.
A new edition of The Oracle is distributed approximately every five weeks and can be found in newsstands throughout the school. It is also mailed to all Parents' Association members. This month's article is written by staff reporters Melissa Flaxman and Inaara Tajuddin.
'E'mail program sends positive messages
Erika's Lighthouse, South's depression-awareness club, recently launched "E"mail, a program in which students and staff can send positive, free, handwritten messages to others by depositing provided postcards into a box outside the SAO.
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Photo by Wyatt Richter
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Lisa Richardson, Erika's Lighthouse co-sponsor, explained that the program was meant to give South students an opportunity to come together while reaching out to those who might not be recognized for their actions.
Although the club's primary purpose is to address issues of depression, Richardson wants to clarify the intention of the program.
"'E'mail is not geared toward depressed kids in the slightest," Richardson said. "It's a matter of knowing that people are out there even to celebrate our good things and not just see our bad days and that we're not alone. That's really an important thing that I think everybody needs to feel.
To read more about Erika's Lighthouse, click here.
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The following video was produced by GBS television students. To view additional videos, go to www.vimeo.com/gbstv/videos.
Behind the scenes of GBS Variety Show GOLD
On February 25, Glenbrook South celebrated its 50th year with a special Gala and V-Show performance. Students of GBS television went behind the scenes at this year's show.
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GOLD - Behind the Scenes (2012)
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District freezes student fees
The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education recently voted to freeze student fees at the same rates as last school year.
"In response to current economic conditions, the administration is recommending no increase in student fees," said Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs Hillarie Siena. "These economic times impact our families, and we feel that it is important to do the best we can to keep costs low and yet still be fiscally responsible to the taxpayers who support the District."
The following student fees will remain the same as last year: bus transportation; driver's education behind-the-wheel; parking stickers; towels; materials; instrument rental; credit card convenience change; and preschool tuition at Glenbrook South. The Glenbrook North preschool tuition fee structure is proposed to change from $642 per semester for four days per week to $800 per semester for five days per week.
The District has not raised fees for transportation for four consecutive years, and will also maintain its sibling bus rider discount of 50 percent.
Fees for 2012-13
Driver Education Fee (BTW) $350
Instrument Rental Fee $20/semester
Towel Fee $10.50
Materials Fee $15
Student Parking Stickers $285/full year ($142/semester)
Credit Card Fee $2.50 per transaction
Bus Transportation $650 (before June 1) and $800 (after June 1)
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