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Casimir Pulaski Day: No School
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There will be no school on Monday, March 7, 2016, in observance of the Casimir Pulaski Day. School will resume on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
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A Parent Guide to Student iPads
Wednesday, March 9, 7:00PM
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Do you have questions about what kind of apps your student is using? Maybe you want to know how to check what your student has for homework, or how to check if they turned in their homework. We will help you setup a Showbie parent account which will allow you to see what your student has turned in, what they are missing and what grade they earned. We will also share information about our web filter system and restricting student access to apps and or websites. Presentations will be run by Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal and Janet Meyers, Technology Coach. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents. If your student does not attend, please bring their iPad if possible. There will be Arabic, Polish and Spanish student translators available. << read more>>
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Faculty Present at Technology Conference
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Six staff members recently attended a technology conference titled "The Future of Education Technology Conference". Assistant Principal Dr. Jeana Lietz, Technology Director Tom Magdziasz, Technology Coach Janet Meyers, math teacher Jeremey Cryan, art teacher Jennifer Wargin and special education teacher Jamie Atkus attended the Annual Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC).
FETC is one of the largest conferences in the country to bring together educators who focus on technology, with the latest updates. There were over 400 workshops and sessions to share information and learn about new trends in education, and the Spartan faculty presented three different presentations.
Jeana Lietz, Tom Magdziasz, and Janet Meyers created a poster presentation about how Oak Lawn Community High School completed its 1:1 deployment and the multiple steps and people involved. Jeremey Cryan created a poster presentation about his "flipped" math classroom. Janet Meyers, Jen Wargin and Jamie Atkus instructed a workshop where participants spent two hours learning how to use Google Forms.
Jeana Lietz said, "There are amazing things going on at OLCHS right now in regards to technology, and we felt that we needed to share them with those outside of our immediate community." <<read more>>
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Comprehensive School Client Survey
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OLCHS has partnered with the National School Climate Center (NSCC) to conduct a comprehensive school climate survey. The Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI) seeks input from our constituents. Different versions of the survey will be given to students, parents, and staff members.
The online survey window for parents is open and will remain open through Friday, March 11, 2016. A link on our website will allow parents to begin the survey. Parents needing access to a computer can complete the survey during the school day by scheduling an appointment with Guidance Secretary Jeanne Horacek at 708/741-5632.
The CSCI is designed to assess perceptions of the school environment, including safety, relationships, support for learning, and the environment within the school. The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Your feedback is important to assist OLCHS understand and improve specific climate issues. All responses are anonymous. There are no names or identifying information attached to the survey, and all data will be reported in terms of the way groups of people have responded. << read more>>
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It's a Banner Week for Graphic Design Students
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Students in Mr. Kenny's Graphic Design Productions class celebrated their finished products with pride. Students worked diligently to create designs that were printed directly onto banner material. Not only did students create original designs, but they also had to cut, seam, grommet, and coat the banners. Included in the designs were the new girls cross country shirts. In one class period, students printed 60 two-color shirts. Students were proud of their finished products.
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Hee Haw! It's Time for Donkey Basketball
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The Rotary Club is a charitable service organization that gives time, talent and treasure to many different organizations and causes. At the international level, Rotary supports projects to eradicate polio and to provide clean water to impoverished areas.
Locally, Rotary provides scholarships to Oak Lawn students, dictionaries to its 3rd graders, and supports Park Lawn Association, the Children's Museum, and many other groups. The club has also provided support to Cross Countries students over the years.
On Friday, March 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., the Rotary Club is partnering with Oak Lawn Community High School and Richards High School to host a charitable fundraising event at Oak Lawn Community High School. The proceeds from the event will be donated to three local organizations: Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry, Genesis Therapy Center, and Veteran's Outpatient Clinic.
Students, staff, and community members will be playing a few games of basketball while riding donkeys. All are invited to attend. Tickets purchased pre-event are only $6.00 and can be purchased in the Athletic Office or from any Spartan Athletic Leadership Team (SALT) member. Admission at the door is $8.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. Children six years and younger are free.
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Sophomores and Seniors to Participate in Illinois Youth Survey
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During the month of March, sophomore and senior students will be asked to participate in the Illinois Youth Survey via on-line administration. The survey responses are strictly confidential and are not connected to any student by name or ID. The survey is used to collect valuable information regarding our students' attitudes, beliefs and experiences in a variety of critical areas including health issues, substance use and mental health experiences. This information helps school staff plan interventions and target areas of need within our school.
Please feel free to contact Melissa Schumacher, School Social Worker with any questions or concerns regarding this survey. You should have also received an "opt-out" letter in the mail. Simply complete the form and have your son or daughter return it to Mrs. Schumacher in Office 117 before March 10, 2016 if you do not want your child to participate. Further information is also available by clicking on this link. <<read more>>
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| Residency Validation for 2016-2017 |
OLCHS wi
ll collect residency documentation beginning in February for the 2016-17 school year. In past years, the documents were collected in the summer as part of the back-to-school registration process. The intent of the change is to speed up the summer registration process and to reduce the need for parents to visit campus during the August iPad/textbook pick-up days. Families are expected to have their residency documentation submitted by June 30, 2016.
On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, each family was emailed information on the 2016-17 Residency Validation process. Within the email there was a hyperlink to InfoSnap to allow families to upload their residency documentation. Although an email was sent for each student enrolled, a family only needs to complete the InfoSnap process once. Please use InfoSnap to complete your Residency Validation process. If you did not receive the email or have other residence questions, please contact Maria Vanderwarren at 708/741-5602 or mvanderwarren@olchs.org. Although families are encouraged to submit their documentation electronically via InfoSnap, families do have the option of submitting the required residency documentation via email, fax, U.S. Mail, or by dropping off copies of the required paperwork at the school. Families that prefer to submit the documentation by hardcopy must print the Residency Validation Form and submit copies of all the required paperwork. The school will not make copies. Additionally, staff members are not available during the school day without an appointment. Residency questions and requests for appointments should be directed to Maria Vanderwarren at 708/741-5602 or mvanderwarren@olchs.org. Families needing assistance can visit campus on: 1) Monday, March 14, 2016, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.; or 2) Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. << read more>>
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Attention Seniors! Looking for a little extra money for College, the Military or Trade School? The PTSA will award three $750.00 scholarship to graduating seniors that are continuing their education after high school.
Applications are available from Mrs. Kenny in the Guidance office. The scholarship application deadline is March 17, 2016. Students are required to be members of the PTSA to be eligible for the scholarship. PTSA memberships are still available for $8.00 from the OLCHS WebStore.
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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
Margaret Nugent, Member
Administration:
Dr. Michael Riordan, Superintendent/Principal
Richard Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent
Joseph McCurdy, Assistant Principal
Dr. Jeana Lietz, Assistant Principal
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