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District Dates:
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Board of Education Meeting:
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
7:00 p.m.
TF Center
1605 Wentworth Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
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NOTES FROM 215:
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Starting with the 2013-2014 school year, all students in grades 6 through 12 will be required by Illinois state law to show proof of having received the Tdap (combined tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) vaccine. The Illinois Department of Public Health issued this new requirement in response to an increase in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, among adults and children in our area. If your child has not already received the Tdap vaccine, he/she will be required to receive it before August 1, 2013. Students will not be able to enroll in school, in August, without the Tdap vaccine, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the school.
or (708) 585-2050
or (708) 585-1009
regarding this requirement BEFORE May 31st.
The school nurse does not have regular hours during the summer and will not be available until registration/book pick up, in August, for review of your student's Tdap documentation. Please take care of this matter NOW, so as to avoid long lines at book pick up in August.
All parents/guardians of current sophomores (Class of 2015) and juniors (Class of 2014) MUST contact the school nurse:
All current freshmen (Class of 2016) are already in compliance with the Tdap requirement, so there is no need to contact the nurse regarding these students.
Acceptable documentation of the Tdap vaccine includes:
- A signed note or letter from a physician indicating the date the vaccine was given
- A printed copy of your child's electronic immunization record
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A copy of his or her school physical form that specifies the exact date of the vaccine.
- If any corrections or additions are made to a previously dated form, it must be re-signed by the doctor with the current date
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Are you an early riser? PE teacher Tim Cocco conducts a Wake-Up Call Program every Monday and Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 a.m. Join him for an early morning workout, followed by a healthy breakfast. See Mr. Cocco in room 350S for details. The program runs now through May 22nd.
Summer School registration has begun and will run through May 10th in the bookstore. The cost is $125 per semester credit ($375 for an out-of-district semester credit), and $250 for Drivers Education (cash, money order and major credit card - no personal checks). The first semester of Summer School will run from June 5 to June 27, the second semester from July 9 to July 31. Classes are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The bookstore is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:30-3:30 p.m. You must see your counselor to receive the proper documentation before you report to the bookstore to pay.
TF South will honor the best of the best at the annual Honors Nighton Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students.
Please join us for the May 14th PTSA meetingat 7:00 p.m. in the LRC. The PTSA will hold their general election for the 2013/2014 school year. All four positions are up for election, so if you are interested in running for a position or nominating someone please don't hesitate to contact Tami at tdegrauwe@tfd215.org. Get involved with this awesome organization before your student heads off to college!
Congratulations to the TF South Symphonic Band. They competed at the Illinois State Concert Band Championships on Saturday, April 27th and took 2nd place overall in class 5A! They are ranked 4th in the State of Illinois and were also only one of five bands in the state to receive a score of 90 points or better (97 from one judge-highest score in state history). That puts them in the top 2% of all the bands in the State of Illinois. Way to go, Rebels!!
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 North students have the opportunity to improve their ACT, Prairie State, and Work Keys Exam scores with our new Gale Testing and Education Reference Center with Career Module. This new database allows students to practice online for major exams, such as ACT, ASVAB, AP, GED, SAT etc. exams. There are also downloadable e-books for the different tests. The database also offers a career module, information on over 4,000 colleges, a resume builder, and a scholarship search feature. To access the site, you must contact Ms. Wall in the library for the school password. Sports Physicals Sports physicals for the 2013-2014 school year will be offered to all students on Wednesday, May 15th during 1st through 5th periods. Students need to sign-up during their lunch or PE hour. The cost will be $20. Please be aware that this will be the only time physicals are offered, so try to take advantage of the convenience and low cost.
St. Bernard Hospital Pediatric Mobile Health Unit Visit (Sports Physicals & Immunizations)
St. Bernard Hospital Pediatric Mobile Health Unit will be at Thornton Fractional North High School
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Wednesday, August 7,.2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
For School Physicals and Immunizations
By Appointment Only
1. Make An Appointment
2. Parents must complete Consent Forms
3. Complete Health History Portion and Sign
4. Bring Immunization Records
To schedule appointments and for additional information contact Lynn Frangella, TFN School Nurse at 708-585-1009 or Glynda Beard - Guidance Office at 708-585-1008
Ms. Wall's High School Job Board Wiki
The purpose of this job board is to help high school students in the Calumet City/Lansing, Illinois area find entry-level positions and internships. The wiki also gives area businesses the opportunity to post their own individual job openings, career fairs, etc. The main page of the wiki lists upcoming events that students seeking jobs may find of interest. On the side panel of the wiki, there are links to information that help students apply for and find entry-level jobs and internships. To access the wiki, go to: http://paulettesjobboard.wikispaces.com/
The Calumet City Lions Club celebrated its 74th year of operation on April 23rd and held its Award Dinner to recognize one teacher from each of the school districts that serve the children of Calumet City. The teacher that was deserving of " Teacher of the Year" from TF North was Liz Stramaglia. Asst. Principal Dave Shrader was present to introduce Liz and share in the celebration. Liz was awarded a plaque and monetary award
Ms Michelle Jones, Freshman House Algebra and Honors Algebra teacher at TFN, was chosen to receive the Carnegie Learning Award for a classroom teacher for her outstanding accomplishments as an educator in the Carnegie Learning classroom. The award is the "Learning by Doing Leader Award" recognizes outstanding teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to teaching and learning mathmatics in a Carnegie Learning classroom. She will receive an all-expense paid trip to the 2013 Carnegie Learning Common Core Teaching Excellence Institute this July in Orlando Flordia and an honorary plaque. She will also be recognized in the Carnegie Learning Newsletter and on the Carnegie Learning Resourse Center.
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