 Oak Leaflet E-Newsletter
Oak Lawn Community High School
March 14, 2014 |
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Young Hearts for LifeŽ | |
Young Hearts for LifeŽ (YH4L), under the guidance of Dr. Joseph C. Marek, is a cardiac screening program designed to identify high school and college students at risk for sudden cardiac death. The program is offering every OLCHS student an opportunity to have a free heart screening on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Oak Lawn Community High School during the school day. The program is being underwritten by Advocate Children's Hospital. To date over 100,000 students have been screened as a result of YH4L.
Sadly, we have all heard stories and read articles about teens, seemingly in peak athletic condition, who suddenly and shockingly have died during sports activities or while they were sleeping. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) claims the lives of 60 young adults every week in the United States. The tragedy of these deaths for families and our communities is amplified when we realize how needless and preventable they are. One-third of these deaths may have been prevented through a simple, inexpensive heart screening.
The YH4L screening consists of an electrocardiogram, ECG, and may include a screening echocardiogram, ECHO. Trained volunteers attach electrodes to the students' chest and limbs in preparation for the ECG. A cardiologist interprets the results. The ECG can help to detect potentially life threatening heart conditions such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM, the leading cause of death in young athletes), Long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, and ARVD. Please note that ECG screenings result in approximately 2% of the tests being falsely positive. This may require additional evaluation and testing by your physician. The staff at YH4L believe that the benefit of this potentially lifesaving screening outweighs this concern.
Again, YH4L is giving every OLCHS student an opportunity to have a cardiac screening during the school day on Thursday, March 20, 2014.
More Information: /heartscreens.asp
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Candlelight Bowl to Fund Tim Nickos Scholarship | |
Tim Nickos was an amazing individual who lived every day to the fullest by inspiring and motivating others through his contagious smile and great sense of humor. Tim was to be the captain of the Oak Lawn Community High School varsity swim team his senior year and was also a proud member of the OLCHS band. Most importantly, Tim always provided for everyone around him. Tim was tragically taken from us in his sleep at the young age of 17. He had a heart condition called Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) that went undiagnosed. This led to cardiac arrhythmia, which took his life on June 28, 2011.
A Candlelight Bowl will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 8:00p.m. at Fox Bowl, located at 1101 Butterfield Road in Wheaton, IL. Money raised will fund The Tim Nickos Memorial Scholarship, which will grant one $2500 scholarship to an OLCHS student to help with college tuition. The winner will be announced at the Spring Sports Award Ceremony.
Tickets are $25 for students or $30 for adults and include three games of bowling and dinner. There will also be a cash bar, raffle prizes and split the pot. Additional information is available on the OLCHS website. <<read more>>
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National Athletic Training Month | |
In honor of National Athletic Training Month, OLCHS would like to recognize certified athletic trainers Roe Deleon and Tony Cukierski. During March, athletic trainers across America are being recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injury, staying healthy, and participating in an active life style. Athletic trainers are health care professionals. They are highly educated and dedicated to the job. Athletic trainers work in high schools, colleges, corporations, professional sport teams, the military, hospitals, and physicians offices.
Photograph: As part of National Athletic Training Month, OLCHS would like to recognize athletic trainers Tony Cukierski (left) and Roe Deleon for their commitment to the school's athletic program. <<read more>>
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Young Chess Team Finishes Strong | |
The Chess Team finished 3rd place in the SSC Red division with a record of 8-4. This year's varsity team started the year raw with no varsity experience, but they outperformed expectations. The typical starting lineup consisted of junior Mark Procter, sophomores Mike Rodriguez, Trevor Spreadbury, Michal Zasadni, Bernie Muransky, Dominic Goltz, and freshmen Elizabeth Gonzalez, and Zachary Mackovitch. Notable Conference Red Division accomplishments include: Trevor Spreadbury finishing 2nd on board 3; Elizabeth Gonzalez finishing 2nd on board 4; Michal Zasadni finishing 1st on board 5; and Dominic Goltz finishing 1st on board 8.
The team competed at the IHSA state tournament along with 137 Illinois high schools. The young team improved its performance from last year, earning 3.5 out of 7 points, winning three matches, losing three matches, and drawing one match. Some notable individual accomplishments include Trevor Spreadbury, finishing 23rd on Board 3 with a record of 5-2; Elizabeth Gonzalez finishing with a record of 4-3 on Board 4; Bernie Muransky finishing 4-2-1 on board 6; and Michal Zasadni finishing 10th out of 146 players on board 5 with a record of 6-1!
Coach John Faro said, "These young chess players were dedicated to the game, practiced hard, and know how to have fun as a team, and that definitely translated into an awesome season, one that we can definitely build upon next year." <<read more>>
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Fundraising Definitely in Cards for Oak Lawn Boosters | |
The Athletic Boosters are thinking the latest fundraising event is going to come up aces. The group is hosting a Texas Hold 'em Tournament on Saturday, March 22 from 6:00 p.m.- midnight at the Garden Chalet in Worth (110th and Ridgeland).
The ticket price includes open bar, dinner buffet, and table entry. The cost of the ticket is $75. A one-time additional chip purchase will be provided at check-in.
Come watch the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, play some cards and possibly win some money; it's all to help the athletic programs at Oak Lawn. For more information, call (708) 741-5623 or email at kmckeown@olchs.org. <<read more>>
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Media Center and Stem Club Present Teen Tech Week | |
OLCHS has committed itself to educating its students with 21st century technology. Teen Tech Week, formerly known as National Library week, will take place April 7 through April 11. The Media Center staff has teamed up with the Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Club to host an entire week of technology informed and literary events. Throughout the week, students will learn some STEM facts during announcements.
On Monday, guest speaker Don Lincoln will speak during all lunch periods in the Media Center. Don Lincoln is a senior researcher at Fermi Lab and an adjunct professor of physics at the University of Notre Dame. Don has also contributed to TED-Ed Talks concerning the topic of "dark matter." He is described as communicating with a personal touch and has given many lectures around the world. His background, however, is not unlike many of the students from Oak Lawn: he comes from a working class background and was the first person in his family to attend college. In his lecture, he will address groundbreaking revelations in science as well as college/career options in the field of science.
On Tuesday, STEM will host hands-on workshops during all lunch periods in the Media Center, including a maker station, where students can test out ways to make a motorized paper airplane, construct robots of their own, or even do some low-tech engineering with Lego sets. After school the all-school book club will meet in the Media Center to discuss Cinder, a Cinderella story with a cyborg spin.
On Wednesday the Abe Lincoln Book Breakfast will take place before school in the Media Center. In addition, an electronic waste collection will occur during all lunch periods in the cafeteria.
On Thursday, a robotics competition will take place during all lunch periods in the cafeteria; a STEMinar will also be held that evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theater and Media Center. The STEMinar will feature OLCHS alum Tadas Sileika, Class of 2005. Sileika recently earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University.
On Friday, per tradition, a poetry coffee house will occur during all lunch periods in the Media Center and a STEM thank-you party will wrap up the week after school in the Media Center. <<read more>>
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Deans' Office Policy Spotlight: Cell Phones | |
The Dean's Office would like to reinforce the school's cell phone policy. Cell phones must not be visible and must be turned off during school hours, 7:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Violation of the cell phone policy will result in a minimum of a Saturday detention. Students who have late arrival or early dismissal may not use their cell phones during school hours from 7:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. upon entering and before exiting the building.
From the OLCHS Discipline Code, page 35:
Cell Phone/Communication Device. Cell phones and other communication devices should be turned-off during school hours and stored in the student's locker, backpack, or purse. The devices should not be visible during school hours. Any disturbance by, use or display of unauthorized communication devices during school hours, or during school related activities wherever located, including but not limited to cell phones and pagers, will result in a minimum of one Saturday detention or up to a five day external suspension as deemed necessary by the circumstances and will be handled by the proper school and/or law enforcement authorities, with referral, as deemed necessary, to the Board of Education for possible expulsion or other appropriate action. For cell phone use or display violations: First/Second Offense is a Saturday Detention; Third Offense is a Day of Internal Suspension; and Fourth/More is an External Suspension. <<read more>>
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Helping Students Learn March Newsletter | |
In an effort to assist parents and students, the school subscribes to "The Parent Institute Helping Students Learn" monthly newsletter. The newsletters provide tips families can use to help students perform better in school. The March 2014 edition is now available. Topics include: Tackling Behavior Issues with a Digital Tool -'e-grounding'; Helping Teens Select Good Sources for Online News; Bringing Math to Life at Home; Facing Barriers with Strengths; Helping Teens Sleep at Night; and Making Use of Muscle Memory. The March Daily Learning (ideas parents can use to help students do better in school -try a new idea every day) pages are also available. <<read more>>
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Steelworker for the Future Program | |
Is your son or daughter unsure of a career path after high school? Does he or she enjoy problem solving and have a knack for working with their hands? Or maybe you are looking for a new career field for yourself?
Learn how your student can prepare for a high-tech career with paid internships, high salaries, and many job openings. You or your high school student may be a perfect candidate for the Steelworker For The FutureŽ program, a partnership between Moraine Valley Community College and ArcelorMittal, one of the world's leading steel and mining companies. Moraine Valley is one of only two colleges in Illinois to offer this exciting opportunity as part of the college's Integrated Systems Technology degree program.
You and your student are invited to learn more!
Information Session
Monday, April 7, 2014, 6 p.m
Moraine Valley Community College
Building M, Moraine Room 1
9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills
To receive a link to register, please email your contact information to steelworker@morainevalley.edu
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| Oak Lawn Community High School District 229, Oak Lawn, Illinois | |
Mission Statement. Oak Lawn Community High School exists to: inspire, challenge, and empower students and staff in a safe, supportive environment; maximize individual potential through academic and personal growth; and graduate students who attain the high standards set forth by our community.
Board of Education:
Matthew Egan, President
Robert Loehr, Vice President
Kathleen Berry, Secretary
Timothy Burke, Member
Stephen Greene, Member
Michael McCarthy, Member
James Melnik, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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