May/June 2014Wheaton north high School

May 2 & 3Spring Extravaganza, 7 pm. Taylor Auditorium

May 2 & 3Art Show

May 8 & 9One-Act Plays, 7 pm. Taylor Auditorium

May 24Commencement, 10 am. College of DuPage

June 4-9Final Exams

June 10Last day of classes (Make-up final exams only)

august 7Yearbook Pick-Up, 6-8pm

august 21First day of classes

A Message From The Principal...Dear Parents,

Well, this is it…my last letter to the Wheaton North Community. It’s hard to believe or even imagine that I will shortly be a retiree. After 35 years in education, 10 of those at Wheaton North, walking into a high school still makes me smile. There’s nothing like the energy of teenagers! I will miss that. In my first letter to the Wheaton North Community in 2004, I wrote that I consider it a privilege to be a part of this school with its outstanding faculty and staff, tremendous student body, and supportive community. In spite of some “challenging” moments, I still feel that way.

This is the final newsletter for the 2013-14 school year. During May, we celebrate the Senior Class throughout the month. The culminating activity is Graduation which will be held on Saturday, May 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the College of DuPage. I will be sending a variety of messages directly to the Senior Class through email and/or voicemail to guide everyone as we celebrate the Class of 2014.

Please review this newsletter carefully as it includes information for all grade levels including the incoming freshmen, Class of 2018. We have included the 2nd semester final exam schedule, finals care packages order form, senior picnic parent volunteer request, summer yearbook pick-up as well as other important dates and reminders. The August freshmen orientation “Enter With Pride” will be held on August 12. Next year’s students should please make note of the Schedule & Textbook pickup dates, August 4 – 7. The specifics are listed inside this newsletter. In order to pick up schedules and books, students must be registered with all fees paid and freshmen must have their physicals in by then

as well. To avoid late fees, on-line registration through ParentVue needs to be completed by June 30, 2014. Again, all registration, payments, and freshmen physicals must be completed before participating in the early Schedule & Textbook dates.

The end of the school year is also a time when we say goodbye to our retirees: Jane Bredrup, counselor; Phil Britton, assistant principal; Claire Carline, secretary; Maureen Dabovich, library aide; Carol McCallum, counselor; Cyd Paulsen, science teacher, Ron Piro, English teacher, and Kevin Williams, English teacher and Activities Director. These professionals have dedicated their lives to serving our students, and Wheaton North is a better place because of their dedication and commitment.

I want to thank all of you for your continual support of Wheaton North High School. Thank you for sending us such terrific kids and thank you for all you do on their behalf. I especially want to extend my gratitude to our Booster Club officers: Suzanne Royer, Carri Loresch, Liz Grittner, and Dawn Szumski as well as to all the committee chairs and volunteers who help to make this high school – the Best High School in Illinois. It truly is a great place to send your kids. It has been an honor serving as your principal. I know I am leaving Wheaton North High School in great hands, which makes it a little easier to leave. Mr. Matt Biscan will take over as principal on Monday, June 30, 2014. I wish him and this school only the best. Again, thank you for a wonderful ten years!

Sincerely,Jill BulloPrincipal

Commencement. That’s an odd way to say the end (My apologies to Hubbell Gardner, the character in the movie, The Way We Were).

As we approach the end of the school year we are reminded that Commencement is the final act of high school for the class of 2014, but the commencement of a new phase of their lives. We wish them good fortune and blessings and remind them that they are Falcons forever. We will miss their presence and leadership, but we are confident that they leave Wheaton North prepared for this next phase.

As the circle of high school life goes, while we are saying good-bye to the class of 2014, we are welcoming the class of 2018. There are athletic camps and activities this summer as well as parent and new student orientations in August that will help everyone begin their transition to a new environment. Please watch your mailboxes, both snail and email for announcements. We hope that their journey through Wheaton North will be joyful and rewarding.

This is a period of transition for me as well. I will be retiring in June after 19 years in District 200. For the last three years, I have served as an assistant principal at both North and South. I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet and become acquainted with the parents and students at Wheaton North, and I have special thanks to the staff of North who accepted this “South sider” into their midst with open arms. I know that your children are in good hands with the faculty and administration of Wheaton North.

As I write this article, the weather is cold. Winter doesn’t seem to be giving up, but I know that warmer and sunnier days are just around the corner. I hope that you all have an enjoyable summer, and that everyone returns in the fall refreshed and ready for more adventures.

YEARBOOK Pick Up

August 7thDid you pay for a 2013-14 yearbook? The yearbook staff has volunteered to come in one day this summer—Thursday, August 7—for distribution. We’ll be passing them out from room 400 into the northeast faculty parking lot from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (if it rains, we’ll probably be in the cafeteria). If a student cannot be there that night, he/she can give a note of permission to a friend or family member to get it. Otherwise, books will not be available for pickup until the second week of school.

If you didn’t order a book, there will probably be a few extra books available for purchase August 7 in room 400 from 6:00-8:00pm, then again starting the second week of school.

HRImaging/Root Studios will have a photographer at the school June 16-19 and 23-25 to take yearbook pictures of our seniors. This is the only time that the photographer will be at the school. You should receive information and a session appointment several weeks before. If you don’t receive the mailing or want to re-schedule the date/time, go to ROOTseniors.com and follow the prompts. To be pictured in the Wheaton North yearbook, you must get your picture taken by HRImaging/Root Studios. However, you are under no obligation to purchase anything from this company. Simply tell them that you want “Yearbook only” and you won’t be charged.

If you’ll be out of town those last 2 weeks of June, no problem. Students can set up their own appointment times at the Naperville (630-416-0552) or Schaumburg (847-706-9688) studios anytime between now and December 13 (the last day to get a senior picture taken) or go to Rootseniors.com and sign up there. Students will also be able to take retakes at the studios through December 13. Do not wait until the last minute as sessions fill up in December. We cannot accept photos after the December date; the yearbook staff will have already submitted the senior portrait section to the printer.

Junior, Soph, and Frosh Yearbook PicturesYearbook pictures for juniors, sophomores, and freshmen will be taken through PE, Health, and Driver’s Ed classes September 8--12. Info/details will be sent home the week before the pictures.

Class of ’15 SENIOR PICTURES

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From the Desk of Phil BrittonAssistant Principal of Curriculum & Activities

Digital proDuction, Design & layout Done by

Wheaton north’s graphic Design stuDio &

graphic Design 2 stuDents

The Foreign Language Honor Societies are happy to announce their new members. This is a great accomplishment and we are very proud of them. We would like to congratulate the following students for their achievements in foreign language.

Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) - Mrs. Mores, Sponsor, Avery Bach, Syeda Naima Batool Rizvi, Matthew Beckerman, Zoe Belford, Elena Cannova, Jessica Halder, Ryanna Hopper, Katie Johnson, Allison Krull, Sade Lopponen, Sawyer Mason, Mulan Matthayasack, Austin Merck, Madalena Monnier-Reyna, Jonathan Myers, Gwyneth Phillips, Riley Simpson, Mary Rose Tansey, Helen Tasho, Colleen Ward and Jacqueline Ziemer.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society) – Mrs. Ortiz, Sponsor, Mrs. Parkash-Verzosa, Sponsor, Emily Abbinante, Jacob Ackenhusen, Ashley Allen, Ryan Almer, Benjamin Alston, Gabrielle Baker, Connor Barker, Melissa Bichler, Kelly Bodine, Patrick Bomher, Michael Brown, Liam Carroll, Jennifer Che, Jennifer Clayton, Clay Corso, Erin Cullen, Heather Curcio, Sarah Dahm, Jackson Elliott, John Fischer, Elizabeth Flood, Mollie Freeman, Sydney Gallop, Rachel Garcia, Alecx Genolos, Matt Giles, Katerina Goga, Ian Grant-Funck, Lauren Griffin, Jessica Hayes, Jordan Hennings, Samuel

Hill, Ian Holman, Abigail Holmberg, Julia Hughes, Sarah Isacksen, Griffin Jeanette, Nicole Jung, Jessica Klisch, Clare Kocher, Ryan Kocher, Becca Kouwe, Kristin Link, Benjamin Lorber, Emiko Macaluso, Marina Magnelli, Anna McCully, Emily Mixter, Cole Montejano, Jessica Mordacq, Hannah Nelson, Maddie Newhouse, Han Nguyen, Daniel Norton, Kayla Pekny, Olivia Penner, Steve Provencher, Maeve Quinn, Victoria Roman, Angela Rumoro, Christianna Sandri, Adam Scheuman, Ben Schuessler, Sam Schwartz, Megan Scott, Jonny Silva, Emily Sinn, Max St. George, Elizabeth Steinkellner, Ben Swanson, Shannon Thomas, Dylan Thurston, Abby Tiesman, Emily Tran, Kaitlyn Trussell, Samira Tungare, Evan Urchell, Tyler Valentine, Kelsey Vought, Anthony Vuolo, Andrew Wells, Timothy Wiegman, Julia Wildman, Elizabeth Wolfe, Cassidy Wolff, and Abyn Yacob.

Delta Epsilon Phi (German Honor Society) - Mrs. Jeanne Poe, Sponsor, Andy Anderson, Matt Bianco, Jeff Bradford, Cooper Clynch, Rachel Crowe, Sarah Crowe, Krastan Dimitrov, Hannah Dorf, Mary Farley, Laura Filas, Kira Goetz, Jessica Hougsted, Nick Klein, Sarah Knoebl, Sara Korajkic, John Karow, Zach Leander, Sadie Lehmann, Caleb Lewandowski, Sahas Ranjan, Sarah Volle, Leah Wank, Brenna Westburg, and Hannah Zettl

FOREIGN LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETIES

One Act Plays May 9th

Need a laugh? Then make your plans to join us for Wheaton North’s own hilarious One-Act Plays on Thurs, May 8 and Fri, May 9 at 7:00 PM in the Taylor Auditorium. Each night showcases our talented underclassmen as they perform in one of three separate shows. Each One-Act is guaranteed to entertain with its unique blend of slapstick comedy, light-hearted parody, and nonstop action. Tickets can be purchased at the door - $4 for adults and only $2 for students. Make your plans to come see us in May!

Come one, come all, to Wheaton North’s Talent Show, Spring Extravaganza! This once-a-year event showcases the best North has to offer in song, dance, juggling, martial arts, baton twirling, rock bands, percussionists, and everything in-between! The show is hosted by our talented and hilarious comedy troupe, a group of seniors who are guaranteed to impress and entertain! Performances are Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 PM in Taylor Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6 each. See you there!

WN Student Council: Making a DifferenceAfter an exciting Homecoming Week and Winter Week, Student Council is thrilled to culminate their year with the 2nd Annual “Make a Difference Week.” Starting Monday, April 14th, each Class conducted a Service Project designed to give back to the local and greater community. This year’s events included volunteering at Feed My Starving Children and the DuPage Convalescent Center, as well as a fundraiser to outfit our new-and-improved LLC with the latest and greatest technology. The highlight of the week was the Spring Blood Drive as this annual success continues to save hundreds of lives in our local community! As an organization, Student Council is committed to giving back to the community that gives so much to us!

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Falcon Weekly now Online!The Falcon Weekly broadcast is now available online! Find it at www.wnhs.org > PARENTS & STUDENTS > FALCON MEDIA. The current broadcast is posted there, and you’ll also find archives of previous broadcasts and specials.

Want to get updated automatically? Just click the icon to view the broadcast on YouTube. It will take you to our YouTube channel, where you can SUBSCRIBE!

The weekly broadcast is filmed and produced by the Broadcast Media class, which is open to all students and qualifies for a tech or fine art credit. Specials and music videos are created by members of the Falcon Weekly club, which is open to all students.

Want to join for the 2014-15 school year? There will be an interest meeting for returning students at the end of May. Stay tuned to the broadcast for details, see Ms. Verdon in the 613 Mac lab, or email sandra.verdon@cusd200.org.

POST PROM Thanks!By the time you read this Post Prom 2014 will be over. We are confident that

it was a HUGE success and the kids had a wonderful time! Thank you to everyone that contributed in any way...their time, their talent, their money, and anything else that was done to make it a wonderful night for all that attended.

We would like to thank the following donors for their very generous donations:

Gold: Wheaton Sport Center,

WN Boosters, & Tiger Paws

Silver: Rotary Club of Wheaton &

Exchange Club of West DuPage

Bronze: City of Warrenville &

Kiwanis Club of Wheaton

Please look for a formal thank you to all of our volunteers and donors in the first newsletter of the 2014-15 school year.

Thank you to all!

Senior Parents!Interested in helping make this year’s Senior Picnic one to remember? Sign-up to volunteer! The Senior Class Picnic will take place on Wednesday, May 21st. Volunteers are needed from 10:45 am to 1:00 pm. Interested in donating your time? Contact Stephanie Eaton at: Stephanie.Eaton@cusd200.org

Can’t attend but still looking to help make this year’s Senior Picnic the best yet? We need baked goods to distribute as prizes throughout the day! Interested in baking (or buying!) a cake, cookies, or cupcakes to donate? Contact Stephanie Eaton at: Stephanie.Eaton@

cusd200.org and plan on dropping off your items to the Main Office on Wednesday, May 21st anytime after 7:00 am!

Thank you, in advance, for making this year’s picnic a day the Class of 2014 won’t forget!

Scholastic Bowl Bound for Nationals!Our outstanding Scholastic Bowl team has qualified for 5 national tournaments this year and has chosen to go to the NAQT Nationals held at the Hyatt Regency May 30-June 1. Earlier this year, they took 6th place in the NAQT state competition.

GOOD LUCK, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

Andrew Carlson, Christopher Annis, Nathaniel Perrin, William Kostecka, Jack Miller, Marko Saric.

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From the Desk of Matt BiscanAsst. Principal of Curriculum and Technology

As the 2014-2015 school year approaches, here are some important dates to remember:

“Coming together is a beginning,staying together is progress,

and working together is success.”~Henry Ford

Schedule / Textbook / ID Pick Up:August 4 - Freshman: 3-5:30 p.m.August 5 - Sophomore: 3-5:30 p.m.August 6 - Junior: 8:30-10:30 a.m.August 7 - Senior: 8:30-10:30 a.m.August 11 - Make Up: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

New Parent Orientation:August 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Enter with Pride:August 12 at 8:00 a.m. (For Freshmen and New Students)

1st Day of Classes:August 21 at 7:20 a.m.

1st Semester Parent Curriculum Night:September 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 8 and 9 from 3-9pm

•We will use “pick A time” for online scheduling with teachers

•Scheduling information will be provided at a later date

The 41st Annual Student

Visual Art Show May 2-3

Wheaton North High School will be presenting its 41st annual student art show opening to the public on Friday, May 2nd from 5-7 PM and Saturday, May 3rd from 1-4 PM in the wrestling gym on the west side of the building. The usual site for our annual show, the school library, is unavailable to us this year due to water damages. So, this year enter the building on the west side (door 7) or the southwest side (door 3); the show is located a short walk down the hallway. Students may view it Friday with selected classes during the school day as well. The show will feature a wide variety of work by our art students, including our Advanced Placement Art Students. Students not currently enrolled in an art class are invited to participate (please see an art teacher for information). This show is anticipated and well attended by students, parents, and the community year after year. Awards will be given in categories of drawing, painting, graphics, photography, ceramics, and jewelry. This is a great opportunity to see the effort and skill of our talented students and get an overview of the quality and depth of Wheaton North’s Visual Art program.

From the NurseFreshman School Physicals: Please remember that all incoming 9th graders are required to have a physical completed on an Illinois Department of Human Services School Physical form within the year before starting 9th grade. The IDHS school physical form can be found on the CUSD 200 website or in the main office. An IHSA sports physical form does not qualify to meet this requirement. It is expected to be turned in at the time your student becomes enrolled. Please mail or drop off this completed form as soon as possible over the summer so your student will be ready to begin class participation the first day of school. Students will not be allowed to participate in PE until a current school physical is documented in the health office. A completed school physical includes a parent portion which documents the student’s health history.

Medication Pick-Up ReminderAny medication that is now being administered to your child during this 2013-2014 school year will be ready to be picked up by you or a designated adult by the last full day of school. Please feel free to pick medication up anytime on or before that date. The medications will not be sent home with students. Medications not picked up will be discarded and will not be kept for the next school year.

Each school year we need a new doctor’s order to continue giving medication. These forms can be picked up in the nurse’s office, main office or downloaded from the district website.

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2nd Semester Final Exam Schedule 2013-2014

Day 1 – Wednesday, June 4:

Period 1 Review 7:20 a.m. – 8:18 a.m. Period 1 Exam 8:18 a.m. – 9:48 a.m.

4th A/B 9:53a.m. – 10:43a.m. 4A ACCESS Lunch Lunch 4B ACCESS 9:53-10:16 10:20-10:43 9:53-10:16 10:20-10:43 5th A/B 10:48a.m. – 11:38a.m. 5A ACCESS Lunch Lunch 5B ACCESS 10:48-11:11 11:15-11:38 10:48-11:11 11:15-11:38 6th A/B 11:43a.m. – 12:33p.m. 6A ACCESS Lunch Lunch 6B ACCESS 11:43-12:06 12:10-12:33 11:43-12:06 12:10-12:33 2nd Period 12:38 p.m. – 12:58 p.m. 3rd Period 1:03 p.m. – 1:23 p.m.

7th Period 1:28 p.m. – 1:49 p.m. 8th Period 1:54 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Day 2 – Thursday, June 5: Period 4 Review 7:20 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Period 4 Exam 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Period 5 Review 9:05 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Period 5 Exam 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. Break 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Period 6 Review 10:55 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Period 6 Exam 11:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Day 3 – Friday, June 6: Period 2 Review 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.

Period 2 Exam 8:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Break 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Period 3 Review 10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Period 3 Exam 11:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Day 4 – Monday, June 9: Period 7 Review 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.

Period 7 Exam 8:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Break 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Period 8 Review 10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

Period 8 Exam 11:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

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Community Unit School District 200 Administration & School Service Center

The Board of Education adopted policy 4.140, Waiver of Student Fees, on July 13, 2011. A copy of the policy can be viewed on the District’s website www.cusd200.org, under Board Policies, Section 4. Parents seeking financial assistance with student fees will be required to complete an application for fee waiver with supporting documentation of family size and income. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of application. Parents are asked to submit their application for fee waiver at their oldest child’s school. Students identified as Direct Certification through the Illinois State Board of Education will automatically be eligible for fee waivers and will not need to apply. Please make sure you receive a separate letter for all children in your household. If you do not, please contact your student’s school. If you are eligible, you will received the letter after July 12, 2014. Documentation Required: Total Number of Household Members: • Page 1 of Form 1040 - U.S. Income Tax Return; or • Insurance card listing all family members; or • Signed and notarized affidavit attesting to the number of family members (your school may have a

notary on staff- check with your child’s school) Income Verification (all inclusive) • Earnings/Wages/Salary for each job • Unemployment Compensation/Disability/or Worker’s Compensation • Social Security/Pensions/Retirement/VA Benefits/Strike Benefits • Child Support/Alimony • All Other Income • If you have no income, you will be required to sign and notarize an affidavit attesting to no income. The application for fee waiver will not affect the process that is currently in place for students qualifying for free or reduced meals through the National School Lunch Program. You will still need to complete a separate application for free or reduced meals through the National School Lunch Program. Please remember, students identified as Direct Certification through the Illinois State Board of Education will automatically be eligible for fee waivers and will not need to apply. For immediate questions, please contact the District ’s Business Office at 630-682-2005 or your child’s school directly.

District Fee Waiver

New Application Process 2014-15 School Year

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COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT Application for Fee Waiver

2014-2015 School Year (One application per family - Please apply at your oldest child’s school)

Names of All Students Grade School I.D. Number

PLEASE LIST TOTAL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND GROSS INCOME (BEFORE DEDUCTIONS) – YOU MUST TELL US HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN Weekly ,Every Two Weeks, Twice a Month, Monthly, or Yearly .

Names of ALL Household Members

Earnings from Work (before deductions

Welfare Child Support, Alimony

Pensions, Retirement, Social Security

Workers Comp. Unemployment, SSI. Etc.

Amount How Often Amount How Often Amount How Often Amount How Often

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DISTRICT 200 REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH THE SUBMISSION OF A WAIVER OF FEES Verification of income must be included or waiver will not be processed

TOTAL NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS _________ (Please see instructions on back of form)

CURRENT PAYSTUB/S (within the last month) Gross Amount: ___________________________ (Please attach paystub/s)

SNAP OR TANF NUMBER/S (IF APPLICABLE) _______________________________________ (Please attach letter/s from state)

MY HOUSEHOLD MEETS THE FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES - o YES

_____________ ________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Date Printed Name of Adult Completing Application Signature

__________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ Home Address Home Telephone Number

For Office Use Only: Annual Income Conversion: Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks x 26, Twice a Month x 24, Monthly x 12

Total Income __________ Per: o Week, o Every 2 Weeks, o Twice a Month, o Month, o Yearly / Household Size: _______

School’s Eligibility Determination: Free __________ Reduced __________ Denied __________

DATE: __________ DETERMINING OFFICIAL: _____________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________

Form 6191, 3/13 Please share information with other schools if applicable

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DISTRITO ESCOLAR COMMUNITY UNIT Solicitud de Exención de Cuotas

Año Escolar 2014-2015 (Una solicitud por familia – favor de llenar su solicitud en la escuela de su hijo mayor)

Nombres de TODOS los Estudiantes Grado Escuela Número de I.D.

POR FAVOR, HAGA UNA LISTA TOTAL DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA FAMILIA Y SUS INGRESOS BRUTOS (sin deducciones) - USTED DEBERA DECIRNOS la cantidad y frecuencia con que recibe sus pagos: Semanalmente, cada dos semanas, dos veces al mes, mensualmente o anualmente.

Nombres de TODOS los miembros de la familia

Ganancias del trabajo (sin deducciones)

Apoyo de Seguro Social para los niños, pensión alimenticia

Pensiones, Jubilación Seguro Social

Compensación de trabajadores, desempleo,

SSI, etc. Cantidad Frecuencia Cantidad Frecuencia Cantidad Frecuencia Cantidad Frecuencia

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

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$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

El Distrito 200 requiere la siguiente información con la presentación de una Exención de Cuotas Una verificación de ingresos deberá ser incluida o la Exención de Cuota no será procesada

NUMERO TOTAL DE MIEMBROS DE LA FAMILIA _________ (por favor lea las instrucciones al reverso de ésta forma)

TALONES DE CHEQUES ACTUALES (del último mes) Importe Bruto: ________________________ (por favor incluya los talones de cheques)

NUMERO DE SNAP O TANF (SI PROCEDE) ____________________________________ (por favor adjunte las cartas del estado)

MI HOGAR CUMPLE CON LAS PAUTAS FEDERALES DE INGRESOS - o SI

_____________ ________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Fecha Nombre del adulto que completa la solicitud (letra de imprenta) Firma

__________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ Domicilio Número del teléfono de casa

Para Uso de la Oficina Solamente: Annual Income Conversion: Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks x 26, Twice a Month x 24, Monthly x 12

Total Income __________ Per: o Week, o Every 2 Weeks, o Twice a Month, o Month, o Yearly / Household Size: _______

School’s Eligibility Determination: Free __________ Reduced __________ Denied __________

DATE: __________ DETERMINING OFFICIAL: _____________________________________________ SCHOOL: ________________________

Form 6191S, 3/13 Please share information with other schools if applicable

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From the Desk of Jim VenckusAssistant Principal for Student Services

We appreciate you addressing the following issues with your students. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Have a safe and relaxing summer.

Breakfast of ChampionsWe would like to acknowledge the following students who were recognized at our “Breakfast of Champions” event on April 9:

Emma Crabtree, Lydia Tial Cuai, Mikayla Harrington, Timothy Hayes, Koreyan Haynes, Ardit Maloku, Ardita Maloku, Samantha Oakley, Usha Rai, Elise Roberts, Bunchanpireon Ros, Lydia Sohmer, Brianna Topps and Monica Tyler.

These students were nominated by one of their teachers for a particular accomplishment, attribute, or interaction, or for improved academics, attendance, or behavior. This breakfast is a long-standing tradition at Wheaton North and a terrific way to praise our students for the outstanding work they do. We look forward to commending more students at our fall semester breakfast next year.

Student Parking on CampusApplications for next year’s parking permits for this year’s Juniors only are available in the Deans’ Office. We will begin accepting completed applications and the $150 fee (cash or check payable to Wheaton North) on Wednesday, May 14 in the Deans’ Office. Students must have their student ID and driver’s license when they turn in their application. Parking tags will be available for pick-up on the senior schedule/book pick-up day on August 7 or any day thereafter.

Student Parking at Wheaton BowlThere are spots available for all students at Wheaton Bowl. The fee for the rest of the year is $20. Applications are available in the Deans’ Office. You must have a permit to park there.

Dress GuidelinesWith the warmer weather, we would like to bring to your attention a few of our dress guidelines mentioned on Page 15 in the student handbook:

1) All clothing must cover from shoulders to mid-thighs.

2) Transparent items, strapped blouses, strapless tops, nightwear, and items normally worn as undergarments but displayed as outerwear are prohibited.

3) Necklines must provide appropriate coverage, midriffs must be covered, and shorts and skirts must extend to mid-thigh.

Students who are not dressed appropriately will be sent to the Deans’ Office where arrangements will be made to get proper attire. Consequences will be issued accordingly. We tell students that if they are questioning whether an item is appropriate for school, they should not wear it.

Taking Final Exams EarlyStudents are required to take their final exams on their scheduled days. Students who have a conflict must present a pre-approved absence form to the Assistant Principal of Student Services a minimum of two weeks before their exams. If it is approved, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with his or her teachers to take the exams before their scheduled days.

Senior Reminders• Parents should feel free to call their student’s counselor if there are any questions about the graduation status of their senior. Wednesday, May 21st is the final day for seniors to earn a passing grade from their second semester teachers.

• Seniors who are still contemplating their plans for next year (i.e. job, military, COD, or four-year college) are strongly encouraged to see their counselor as often as necessary. It is our goal that every student who walks the stage on May 24th has a clear plan for their post-secondary future.

• The Senior Newsletter went out to all senior families in April. It is also available on the wnhs.org website. This newsletter has VALUABLE information pertaining to the end of the year schedule and activities (prom, commencement, etc.) If you don’t have one, please access it through the website or your counselor.

• FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS – Following graduation practice on Wednesday, May 21st seniors will complete a Final Transcript Request form. Once the school year has ended and official grades are posted the registrar will send out student’s final transcripts to the university/college the student indicated on his/her Final Transcript form. There is no charge for this service.

Junior Reminders• Now is the time to plan your college visits. Next year will be here before you know it and you want to be informed about the colleges and universities where you plan to apply. Students should consider beginning with contrasting styles of schools, such as visiting a large and a small school, so they can begin to develop a profile of the different type of environments these types of schools have to offer. If you have a family vacation scheduled for this summer, consider including a short detour to a campus nearby. Contact the school’s admissions office to set up a tour (going directly to a schools admission website will normally give you information on scheduling a visit). You can also go to wnhs.org to download a successful college checklist.

• For those seeking admission to the most selective colleges and universities, your choice of summer activities (job, internship, summer program, travel, etc) may weigh heavily in the admission decision process. Students should see their counselor for more information or to review any summer plans.

Freshman & Sophomore Reminders• If you are under 16 and plan on working this summer, you need to get a work permit. The paperwork starts in our Guidance Office. The work permit itself is issued at School Service Center, 130 W. Park Avenue.

2014-2015 Schedule Information The courses students signed up for next year are located on Parent/StudentView in the left hand menu under Course Request. This link lists the courses students requested for next year. Some students may find that a single semester course, such as a fine art or tech elective, American Government, or Communication Studies, etc. has been shifted to the opposite semester from the student’s original request. This occurs because of subject and teacher conflicts in the process of constructing the master schedule.

It is important for students/parents to review their course requests carefully. Any errors on the list should be brought to your counselor’s attention ASAP to ensure they are corrected before the beginning of next year. However, this only applies to errors. Students will not be allowed to make any elective changes. Dropping a class for a study hall, level changes (with teacher approval), and changes resulting from failures in sequential courses will still be allowed.

All students who have registered for TCD for the 2014-15 school-year will be receiving a letter in the mail explaining the fee structure and the deadline dates for dropping the program without a penalty. Please call Wendy Biggs at 784-7307 if you do not receive this letter by June 1, 2014.

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N E W S F R O M T H E G U I D A N C E D E P A R T M E N T

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMSAdvanced Placement Exams will be administered by the Wheaton North Counseling Department from Monday, May 5th through Friday, May 16th.

AP TEST DETAILSEach student who registered for an exam will receive an individual letter listing the exams they signed up for, the location and report time for the exam, necessary supplies for each test, instructions regarding rules for the testing period, and prohibited conduct and items.

The AP Program does not allow students to leave an exam early for any reason. This includes athletic events, jobs or any other reason. Once again, there are no exceptions to this policy. It is suggested that students bring a sack lunch as they may not have access to the cafeteria/commons after the completion of their test. For more information on test dates and policies please go to www.wnhs.org > Student Services > Guidance > AP Testing Information.

Finals Care PackagesIt’s that time of year again, and it’s time to order a care package for your son/daughter (freshmen, sophomores, and juniors only!) to get him/her through finals week. First semester’s packages included a bottle of water, candy bar, bag of chips, granola bars, mints, a #2 pencil and more! Order now and support Wheaton North Student Council and help your child survive finals! Orders must be turned into the main office, Attention: Mrs. Lotspeich or Mrs Stacy by May 21st.

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________ Grade:_________

Circle the day(s) you would like the package(s) delivered:

Day 1 of Exams Day 2 of Exams Day 3 of Exams

# of Packages Ordered ______ Amount Enclosed ($5 per package): __________

Checks payable to Wheaton North High School (Please put student’s ID number on memo line of check.)Note to Your Child:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Summer School Opportunities• The College of DuPage offers a high school credit program for incoming and current high school students. Students can attend summer school for enrichment or credit recovery. Course descriptions and schedule information are detailed in the COD Summer School booklet, which can be picked up in the College and Career Center at WNHS. Information can also be found at www.

cod.edu/youth.

• The Glenbard School District summer school is also open to WNHS students. For information about their program, fees, and schedule please go to: www.glenbard87.org/sitepages/summerschool/.

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From the Desk of Matt FisherAssistant Principal of Athletics & Curriculum Congratulations to our winter athletes and coaches on a great winter season. Wheaton North had some outstanding individual accomplishments and it is an honor for me to recognize them at this time.

IHSA State PlacersWrestling Dylan Thurston – 4th Place at State Finals

Boys Swimming Max St. George – 100 Yd Backstroke – 4th at State Finals

IHSA State QualifiersBoys Swimming Matt Rogers – 100 Yd Freestyle, 100 Yd Backstroke

Pete Hummel – 400 Yd Freestyle

Max St. George – 200 Yd Medley Relay, 100 Yd Backstroke, 400 Yd Freestyle

Wrestling Jacob Bretz, Dylan Thurston, Anthony Yanan

Girls Gymnastics Lenna Klein – All Around

Laura Hughes – Vault, Uneven Parallel Bars

DVC All ConferenceBoys Swimming Matt Rogers, Max St. George

Boys Basketball Andrew Skivinski

Girls Basketball Chrissy Baird, Emari Jones, Kelly Thornton

Girls Gymnastics Lenna Klein

Wrestling Jacob Bretz, Dylan Thurston

2014 Summer Recreation For information on our summer recreation programs please visit the Wheaton North High School athletic web-site (www.cusd200.org/domain/103).

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DRIVER EDUCATION UPDATEBelow are the important upcoming dates for Driver Education Parent Nights. The meetings are mandatory for the student and a parent or guardian for the semester you are enrolled. Information regarding the students applying for Learner’s Permit and the taking of the Rules of the Road Test will be discussed. There is a $20 fee required for the students permit. We encourage parents to come to the meeting prepared to write a check to the “Secretary of the State” (cash cannot be accepted) for the fee on the evening of the parent meeting.

*Wednesday, May 21st at 7 pm in the Commons – Summer Driver Education Parent Night for parents and students enrolled in Summer 2014 Driver Education (session one and two).

*Tuesday, May 27th at 2:20 pm in the Cafeteria – Summer Driver

Education Students will take the Permit Test and Vision Test (session one and two).

*Monday, August 25th at 7 pm in the Auditorium – First Semester Parent Night for students and their parents enrolled in first semester Driver Education next school year.

*Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium – Second Semester Parent Night for students and their parents enrolled in second semester Driver Education next school year.

Future Driver Education StudentsIf you are interested in enrolling in Driver Education, during first or second semester or summer please contact the Guidance Office and your students’ counselor. You must be 15 years old in order to be enrolled in Driver Education. You are not able to get a learners permit until you are enrolled in Driver Education. In order to be eligible for a license; First time drivers need to have passed Driver Education and have their permits for nine months and completed a minimum of 50 hours logged practice driving with parents/guardian.

Future driver education students can go to the Wheaton North website at www.wnhs.org (driver education class overview) to start preparing for the Rules of the Road Test. The test must be passed in order to receive your “Learners Permit”. There is a Rules of the Road Test Review booklet on the website. You will also receive your Rules of the Road Book the first day of class. Summer students will receive their Rules of the Road book on Driver Education Parent Night.

Current and past Driver Education students can check the website under “Student Coursework Completion” to verify that they passed both classroom and behind the wheel and are eligible to be tested for their driver’s license.

DID YOU KNOW?• After years of delays and on the eve of a lawsuit against the government, U.S. safety regulators have announced that backup cameras will be required in all vehicles on or after May 1, 2018. The move aims to reduce the average of 210 deaths and 15,000 injuries caused every year by backup accidents. Many of the accidents involve children or seniors.

• Parental Access: As a parent or legal guardian of a person under age 18, your support and guidance are essential in helping your child become a safe and responsible driver. To assist you in that endeavor, your teen’s driving record is available to you as an additional tool. To access the information for free, simply follow the instructions by logging onto -www.cyberdriveillinois.com .

• If you go to www.wnhs.org and go to the PE and Driver’s Education/Safe Driving page you can access three of the most recent presentations that have visited our Drivers Education Classes. You can view the presentation on the dangers of speeding from Dee Brant (Faces 4). You can view METRA’S presentation on safety around trains from Operation Lifesaver. Finally, you can see Commander Mike McNamara’s (License For Life). Mr. McNamara has made over 500 DUI arrests.

• Sending or receiving a text message takes the driver’s eyes off the road for an average 4.6 seconds. This is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field at 55 mph, BLIND.

• An estimated 20% of 1,517,000 injury crashes were reported to have involved distracted driving in 2009.

PLS DNT TXT + DRIVE

Please be safe when behind the wheel! Have a great summer!

Mr. Oleszek mike.oleszek@cusd200.org

Mr. Eaton david.eaton@cusd200.org

DID YOU KNOWOnly 47% of teen passengers wear seat belts when another teen is driving, compared to 84% of the overall population. In Illinois, if you are ticketed for a seat a belt violation you will have to retake the written test for your drivers’ license upon its renewal. Wheaton Police Department did a “Spot Check” for seat belts this spring.

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CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS May 6-8Wheaton North Cheerleading will be hosting tryouts for the 2014-2015 football, basketball /competitive seasons on May 6, 7, and 8 in the cheer balcony from 5-7pm.

Please email head coach Antonia Steinmiller ( Antonia.Steinmiller@cusd200.org) with any questions. Visit our website at: http://toiecheer1.wix.com/falconcheer

Boys and Girls Tennis & Summer CampDo you play tennis? Are you interested in learning how to play? Would you like to learn a sport that you can play your whole life? The WNHS Summer Tennis Camp runs from June 16 to July 18 and offers a total of 7 classes that range from grades 1-12 and cover all ability levels. The class schedule and online registration form are available at www.wnhs.org. Click on Athletics and then click on Summer Rec Registration

Girls tryouts are Wednesday - Friday, August 13th – 15th. The girls’ tennis program has three teams. Boys’ tennis tryouts will take place in the spring. The boys program has both a varsity and a freshman/sophomore team.

We welcome freshmen to try out. Previous experience is not required. What is needed is a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Our philosophy is to keep as many players in the program as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Laird, Varsity boys and girls coach. (eric.laird@cusd200.org)

MarketDayNEW – Wheaton North Market Day Facebook Group – be sure to check it

out – join the group this month and receive a free product when you pick up your order in May. Market Day is available at Wheaton North sponsored by the Falcon Band Parent Organization. Pickups are on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm in the Band hallway on the north end of the building. Use door #16.

We offer Drive-up service! When you place your order online at www.marketday.com and prepay with a credit card, your order will be packed and waiting for you. The band students will help load your order into your car

when you pull up to the curb by door #16! Order forms are also available in the Band Room. Thanks for supporting the Band Program!

Next Sale Dates May 19, 2014 June 9, 2014

Judi Gonzalez – Falcon Band Parents Organization, Market Day Chairpersonjudi@thosegonzos.com