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Did You See Our Facebook Posts This Week?
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Green and White Night -Friday, November 20
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Join us on Friday, November 20, for our Winter Sports Green & White Night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Check out the athletic programs for the 2015-16 winter season. The programs showcased will be Boys' and Girls' Basketball, with a 3-point contest between the girls and boys, Wrestling, and performances by the Cheer and Dance Teams. Boys' Basketball will be in the Spartan gym. Wrestling will be in the Auditorium Gym. Stick around for the Staff vs. Student game immediately following the varsity boys' basketball game.
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No School: November 26-27, 2015
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No school is scheduled on Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2015, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. In addition, classes will end at 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30, 2015, at 7:45 a.m.
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Attendance Office Reminder
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As winter weather approaches, please remember to give yourself enough time to get to school safely, and with time to spare. Weather and car problems are not excused reasons to be tardy. Please set your alarm clock for an earlier time when adverse weather conditions are likely. Attendance...Every Day Matters!
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Board of Education Vacancy
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Oak Lawn Community High School has announced a vacancy on the District 229 Board of Education due to a recent member resignation. Any qualified citizen of School District 229 is invited to submit a letter of application and personal resume to the School Superintendent's Office no later than Monday, November 30, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education will discuss the appointment at their meeting scheduled on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.
Qualifications for Board of Education Membership: A Board of Education member must be, on the date of appointment, a United States citizen at least 18 years of age, a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding appointment, a registered voter and be neither a school trustee nor a school treasurer. A Board of Education member must also file an economic interest statement as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Reasons making an individual ineligible for Board membership include holding an incompatible office and certain types of State or federal employment. A child sex offender, as defined in state law, is ineligible for School Board membership.
Oak Lawn Community High School is located at 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, Illinois. 60453. Office hours on school days are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to School Superintendent Michael Riordan via phone at 708-741-5601 or via email at mriordan@olchs.org. Letter of application and resume may be submitted via US Mail, personal delivery, email to mriordan@olchs.org, or via FAX at 708-424-5297.
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A Parent Guide to Student iPads
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On Wednesday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theater, OLCHS will provide a one hour informational session for parents that will cover the basics of students' iPads. Some of the presentation topics will include popular apps and how to tell if they are educational or games, how to check if your student has homework, how to check if your student is completing their homework, and information about our web filter system. The presentations will be presented by Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal, Technology Coach Janet Meyers, and ESL teacher Mary Kerrigan. There will be a bi-lingual room with translators available. Parents are encouraged to bring their student (and their iPads) to the session, but it is not required. For more information, please contact Dr. Jeana Lietz at (708) 741-5616 or jlietz@olchs.org.
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Spartanite Adds Digital Content
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The Spartanite Newspaper is proud to announce a digital counterpart to their traditional printed paper! Our new website allows students to enhance their 21st Century skills and to have greater access to school news on their iPads. The modern, sleek format of the website includes the following sections: News, Academics, Activities, Sports, and Spartan Spotlight. Contributors to the website are members of the Spartanite Newspaper Staff, Mr. DiFilippo's Mass Media Writing Classes, and Mrs. Wargin's Photography classes. The digital home is located at www.olspartanite.org.
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If you ever are approached by a person asking you to take a picture with the words #We All Live Here, you will have been asked to take part in a global art project. A couple of the founders of the project, Rich Alapak and Jake Goldstein spread their positive messages about commitment to the community in Pat DiFilippo's Mass Media Writing class at Oak Lawn Community High School. Rich Alapak and Jake Goldstein use technology to create business opportunities and to expand their philanthropic interests. Rich started as a web designer in college and founded several successful Internet companies. Recently, he worked as a Vice President for a large social media company Tumblr before turning to the #We All Live Here project. Goldstein, who is a lawyer by profession, has a strong background in leadership and philanthropic endeavors. Oak Lawn substitute teacher and class of 09' alumnus Philip Armstrong set up the thought provoking exchange with some OLCHS potential future journalists.
These positive messages about using media and technology got some students in the class thinking about the possibilities. Senior Jenna Galka said, "It was really inspiring to see how they started from nothing but were so driven to make their art project successful. I think it's incredible that it's interactive so everybody has a chance to make a change." << read more>>
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Attendance...Every Day Matters!
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To ensure students are successful, please make school attendance a priority. It is important that students show up every day and that every student receives a good night's sleep. Please try to avoid scheduling dental and medical appointments during the school day, and do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Each student may only receive five excused absences per semester. Any absences after that must be documented.
The procedure in place for students who must leave during the school day for situations such as court appearances or funerals, families can print out a pre-arranged absence form at www.olchs.org under the "students" tab or students may pick up a form in deans'/attendance office.
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Communication Process for Inclement Weather - This is NOT a closing notification
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As part of our annual Winter Weather Preparedness, OLCHS would like to take this opportunity to remind students, parents, and staff members of the communication channels used by District 229 to notify the school-community should it become necessary to cancel school, alter the bell schedule, or modify after-hour events due to inclement weather.
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1. OLCHS Social Media Pages. Posts will be made to the school's Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/OLCHS.Spartans), Twitter Page (@OLCHSNews), and Instagram Page (OLCHS) with condensed information and a link to the OLCHS website for detailed information.
2. OLCHS District 229 Website. A news feature will be posted to the school's website (www.olchs.org) with detailed information.
3. Skyward Skylert/SchoolMessenger. A message will be sent to Parents/Staff members via a telephone call, email, and/or text message through the Skyward Skylert/SchoolMessenger communication system. The phone numbers, email addresses, and text numbers are from the information listed in the Parent's Skylert section of their Skyward Family Access account.
4. Emergency Closing Center. The district will post closures on the Emergency Closing Center website, www.emergencyclosings.com.
5. Radio/TV. The district will sharing school closings with the following stations:
o Radio: WGN 720AM and WBBM 780AM/105.9FM
o TV: CBS - Channel 2; NBC - Channel 5; ABC - Channel 7; WGN - Channel 9; Fox - Channel 32; CLTV News.
Although every effort is made to announce school/event cancellations and modified bell schedules as early as possible, later notification may be necessary. Please refer to the OLCHS website or Facebook page for the most recent information. << read more>>
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PTSA Memberships -Only $8.00 Join Today!
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Have you and/or your student purchased your 2015-16 membership for the Oak Lawn Community High School Parent Teacher Student Association? Don't delay, purchase your membership today! Memberships can be purchased online through the OLCHS Webstore or by submitting completed membership forms and cash to Office 126, or by mailing membership forms and checks payable to the OLCHS PTSA to the High School. Your membership is important and it provides opportunities for the PTSA to support Oak Lawn Community High School. The PTSA provides volunteers and/or funding for the following activities: Scholarships, State-wide PTSA Reflections Contest, Blood Drives, Coat Checks at school dances/events, Cinderella's Closet, Fall Craft Fair & Business Showcase, Staff Appreciation, Post-Prom Activities, Spartan Unplugged Family Night, school beautification projects, and so much more. PTSA Membership Form
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Spartans Host Annual Coat Drive
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The Junior Class Advisory Board and the Student Services Department are hosting a Coat Drive from November 4 through December 14, 2015. The coats will be donated to local community organizations. This is the school's 13th consecutive year for hosting the drive and over 100 coats have been collected each year.
New or slightly-used coats can be dropped-off in the school's Student Services Office or at the Southwest Highway Greeter's Station during school business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
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Public Forum ISBE Division of Special Education Services
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Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 invites you to attend a public forum conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Division of Special Education Services. Our District has been selected for a focused monitoring review regarding educational placement decisions for students with disabilities. The ISBE team leader will explain the focused monitoring process about placement decisions and provide you an opportunity to share your comments. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2015, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room 119. Information Letter
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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 Daniel Janik, Member
Administration: Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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