Announcements

St. Jude Walk-a-Thon

Prom season is rapidly approaching!  This year's prom will be held at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park and the theme will be Enchanted Evening.  Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.  You must be in attendance by 8:30 p.m.  Ticket sales will begin April 27th and end May 1^st and will be sold during 4^th and 6^th periods and after school.  The cost for tickets is $65 per person or $130 per couple.  Out of school date forms need to be in no later than April 28th.  Everything you need to know about the dress code, behavior, etc. can be found on our website under News and Events.

Parents:  Is your student going to Prom?  Does he/she owe fees of any kind?  Prom tickets cannot be purchased if your student has outstanding fees.  Contact Ms. McAfee, Bookstore Manager at 708-585-2085 for more information.

Commencement 2015

The Class of 2015 Commencement Program will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Red Gymnasium.  This joyful, yet dignified occasion honors students who have reached a recognized crossroads in their education, which readies them to use their learned skills to improve society.  The rituals used in this ceremony are full of significance - wearing the cap and gown (a symbol of academic achievement); the procession of the graduates, school administration and faculty; the formal presentation of the graduates to the Board of Education and the assembled guests; the speeches of commendation; and the conferring of diplomas in the name of the State of Illinois - are all an important part of the ceremony.  We urge family members to 1) arrive on time (doors open at 5:00pm - guest must be seated by 5:45pm); 2) have your ticket out (including children); 3) refrain from loud and boisterous behavior; 4) stay in your seat (you will not be allowed to return if you leave to use the restroom, retrieve items from your car, etc.); 5) do not leave your seat to take pictures (a photographer will take professional pictures; and 6) do not bring flowers, balloons, etc. (please leave them at home or in your car); Once again, we ask that all family members honor their student with dignified behavior.

TF South is offering 2015 SIUE Engineering Summer Camps, three one week-long residential camps this year: Session 1 runs from June 7-12, 2015; Session 2 runs from June 21-26, 2015; and Session 3 runs from July 5-10, 2015.  This program introduces various engineering disciplines, computer science and construction management to current freshmen, sophomore and junior high school students through a set of activities that are fun, challenging, and thought-provoking.  Students have the opportunity to participate in various hands-on laboratory experiments, design contests and field trips.  Students will also get a flavor of residential college life, and will hopefully build lasting friendships with their peers from other high schools.  The fee for this year's program is $400, and includes accommodations, food, transportation to and from field trips, as well as all necessary materials and supplies.  A limited number of scholarships are available for students who can demonstrate inability to pay the full cost of the program.  Sponsorship for the 2015 SIUE Engineering Summer Camps is provided by Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery.  Additional information is provided at the following link: http://www.siue.edu/engineering/summercamps/.  The application form is available for download and print at the following link: http://www.siue.edu/engineering/summercamps/2015_EngrSummerCamp.pdf

Scholarship Totals

Rebel Pride!!  It is with great pride that we announce that to date, over 100 senior students have been accepted to colleges and universities around the country and have been awarded over $4.3 Million in scholarships!!

New Immunization Requirements

Beginning with school year 2015-2016, any child entering 12^th grade shall show proof of having received two doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine prior to entering the 12^th grade.  The first dose shall have been received on or after the 11^th birthday, and the second dose shall have been received on or after the 16^th birthday, at least 8 weeks after the first dose.  If the first dose is administered when the child is 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.

Please contact your child's primary care provider now to review your child's immunization record to be sure they are in compliance with this new requirement. Please take this letter with you to the doctor, so there is no confusion as to what is required by the state.  Verification of this vaccine should be turned in to the school nurse as soon as possible, with a final due date of August 1, 2015.

Acceptable documentation of the meningococcal 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
• A copy of his or her school physical form that specifies the exact date(s) 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

Students will not be able to complete the registration process and therefore will not be able to attend school without correctly documented proof of the meningococcal vaccine.

If you have any questions concerning this new requirement, please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Oostman, at 708-585-2050.

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