 Oak Leaflet E-Newsletter
Oak Lawn Community High School
March 21, 2014 |
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Spring Break: No School | |
OLCHS is on Spring Break until Sunday, March 30, 2014. Classes will resume on Monday, March 31, 2014. Have a safe and enjoyable break.
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School Calendar: April 23 & 24
PSAE Testing Days | |
On Wednesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 24, all juniors will take the state-mandated Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE). On both days, juniors must report to the school by 7:45 a.m. to begin the testing. Juniors will be released after they have completed the testing at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday and 11:40 p.m. on Thursday.
On these days, freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will attend classes following the appropriate bell schedules.
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Cinderella's Closet: Tuesday, April 1 | |
The OLCHS Parent Teacher Student Association invites young ladies to attend the annual Cinderella's Closet event on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. While visiting the closet, students can purchase fashion dresses, shoes, and accessories. Fitting Rooms are provided. The gently used dresses are only $10.00 each, with no maximum purchase amount. All proceeds go to the SADD Post Prom activities. <<read more>> |
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Theater Program Finds Success at Conference | |
Congratulations to the Theater Program for their accomplishments at the South Suburban Conference Festival. Both the Contest Play and the Group Interpretation earned Superior Rankings. The crew was also recognized with a Tech-cellence award.
The following students were named to the All-Conference Cast: Erin Beland, Cameron DeLaMora, Paul Harris, Valentina Lopez, Emily Salomone, and Andrew Waterstraat for Group Interpretation; and Joe DeLaMora, Taylor Lindemann, Lauren Montesano, and Leonardo Quezada for Contest Play. <<read more>>
The team's success was reinforced this past weekend when both the Contest Play and Group Interpretation earned first place finishes at the IHSA Sectional Tournament. The team will travel this weekend to Springfield for the IHSA State Tournament.
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Spring Theater Productions | |
This year's spring theater productions consist of a Contest Play, a Group Interpretation, and a Children's Play. The Contest Play is a 40-minute cutting of a full-length play that utilizes full set, costumes, lights, and sound. The set has a timed set-up where the crew must construct it and take it down in 20 minutes total. This year's show is The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, which is about the outbreak of the AIDS virus in early 1980's New York City. Cast members include Taylor Lindemann, Leonardo Quezada, Joe DeLaMora, Lauren Montesano, Danny Swanberg, Jonathan Cortez, Charlie Doria, Carl Seibel, Vaughn Smith, and Josh Cash. Riley Faille is the student director. The play is directed by Billy Denton, Thomas Dzurison, Theresa Wantiez, and Marcus Wargin.
Group Interpretation is a 30-minute "reader's theater"-style performance with offstage visual focus and choral line delivery. This year's show is She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, which is about a woman finding a Dungeons & Dragons-style game that her late sister created and playing it in an effort to learn more about her and to keep her sister's memory alive. Cast members include Laura Akouris, Erin Beland, Kaeley Clark, Cameron DeLaMora, Paul Harris, Valentina Lopez, Tina Maciaga, Joey Probst, Emily Salomone, and Andrew Waterstraat. Julia Bugaj is the student director. The play is directed by T.J. Kahriman and Bob Beland.
Both the Contest Play and the Group Interpretation earned superior rankings at the South Suburban Conference Drama Festival and first place finishes at the IHSA Sectional Tournament. Both teams will travel to Springfield this weekend to compete at the IHSA State Tournament.
Public performances will take place on April 3-5 in the Little Theater at 7:00 p.m. A complimentary show for parents, staff members, and senior citizens is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. <<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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| 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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