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A CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230 SCHOOL THOUGHT MEANING ACTION

Welcome!Join us in welcoming the new certified staff to Amos Alonzo Stagg High School! Our newest Stagg Chargers are excited to work with the students and community! It is through their own passion for education, teaching, and kids that engages them with the students every day. They are fully prepared to help students grow in confidence and the ability to think critically, be empathetic, and to share their voice. Welcome to the new year!

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2019-2020School Calendar

Dates to Remember

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Charger Pride is published by the ConsolidatedHigh School District 230 School Board. “An equal opportunity employer”

September2 Labor Day - No School7 Band Jamboree17-18 Freshman Play20 Homecoming Parade / Game21 Homecoming Dance26-27 Variety Show

October3 College Financial Aid Night8 Fall Band Showcase, 7pm9 NHS Induction, 7pm14 Columbus Day - No School15 Parent / Teacher Conferences (no student attendance)16 PSAT/NMSQT Testing (juniors only)- NO LATE START17 Fall Choir Concert, 7pm18 Picture Re-takes during lunch periods22 8th Grade Open House31 Fall Play November1-2 Fall Play2 8th Grade Testing7 Veteran’s Luncheon14-16 Orchesis Performance, 7pm15-17 District 230 Snowball16-17 Music Parent Craft Fair27 No School28 Thanksgiving Day- No School29 No School

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Stagg Families,

Welcome back Chargers! The start of the school year has gone very smoothly with students and

staff now developing the pace and rhythm that defines a school year. I have had the opportunity

to work with Stagg student leaders this year and we are very excited to begin defining the success

of the 2019-2020 school year. As the year progresses, please make sure that you take time to read

newsletters and communications from the school so you and your child can plan for all of the

events and important work of their high school career.

A parents, it is easy to distance ourselves from our child’s education, as they grow older and more

independent. However, the research is clear, involved parents increase the likelihood of their child’s

educational success. There are many ways to become more involved in your child’s high school

experience.

1. Take time each week to review your child’s grades, attendance and discipline in Skyward.

If you need assistance accessing Skyward, please feel free to contact the school and our

staff will be happy to assist you.

2. Ask your student about their day! This might seem like a minor act, and the busy life of a

student and parent often makes this simple act difficult. Make sure you set time aside for

this daily.

3. Join one of our parent organizations! Stagg’s PTO, Music Boosters, Athletic Boosters

and District 230 Educational foundation are all ways to become active members of the

school community while providing an opportunity to be social with parents of high school

students just like you!

4. Come to our great school and watch an athletic event, attend a band or choir concert, or

watch one of our plays or musicals! Our students are tremendously talented and whether

your child is involved in one of these events or not it is a great opportunity to see Stagg’s

greatest asset, our students!

5. If you have a question, just email or call! Often parents feel like the high school is too busy

to answer simple questions, but this is far from true. Our staff is ready to assist parents and

students whatever they may need.

The beginning of the school year is an exciting time.

Schools are one of the few times in our lives that we can

start fresh each year, refocus our efforts and set new

goals. Please take time with your child to discuss what

his or her goals are for the year and develop an action

plan to make sure those goals are realized. If you have

any questions, or need assistance, your child’s guidance

counselor is a great resource to assist your family in

planning for a successful school year.

Have a great start to the school year and GO

CHARGERS!

Eric Olsen

Principal

Mr. Anthony J. Serratore, PresidentMrs. Melissa Gracias, Vice-PresidentMrs. Susan Dalton, SecretaryMr. Michael Hardek, Board MemberMrs. Kate Murphy-Peterson, Board MemberMr. David O’Connor, Board MemberMr. Patrick O’Sullivan, Board Member

Dr. James M. Gay, SuperintendentEric Olsen, Principal

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Freshman Show Performance will take place September

18th & 19th at 7:00pm in the Performing Arts Center

at Stagg High School.

Parent-Teacher ConferencesOn Tuesday, October 15th, Stagg High School will host parent-teacher conferences from noon-7:00p.m. Conferences are based on appointments made in advance, and you can make your appointment one of two ways:

1. Access the online appointment scheduler through Skyward. The tab to make those appointments will open in October, and a separate email will be sent with directions.

2. Call the school at (708) 974-7400 during specific designated hours. The dates / times for appointment registration support will be communicated in a separate email in October. Be prepared to provide your student’s ID number.

Stagg Drama Club

Stagg Pride SurveyIn High School District 230’s ongoing efforts to assess the effectiveness of its communication efforts in order to best serve our community, we appreciate you taking this brief survey. We hope you will share

your thoughts honestly to assist us in improving communication efforts.

Thank you!http://bit.ly/ChargerPrideSurvey

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COUNSELORS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF HELPCounselors are excited to begin working with students for the 2019-2020 school year! Each student’s counselor can assist with many aspects of high school. Students can obtain advice on good study habits, registration for classes, academic issues, social/emotional concerns, planning for post high school options, etc.

Students who drop a class during the first quarter of a semester will not be penalized, but cannot add another academic class. The course will be removed from their record. Withdrawal will be permitted only with parent and teacher approval, and consistent with building guide-lines. Students who drop a class during the first or third quarter will be placed in a study hall and will not be permitted to transfer from the dropped class to another class. Students who drop a class during the second or fourth quarter of a

semester will receive an “F” unless illness necessitates a reduced course load, in which case the course will be removed from the student’s record. Students who have failed a yearlong course the first semester may be placed in a different second semester course if space is available. Seniors will have first priority in such placement. If space is not available in a course, students will be placed in a study hall. Students dropped from a class as a result of disciplinary action may receive a grade of “F”.

PASS/GRADE OPTION – Grades 11-12

A Pass/Grade option is available to all Grade 11 & 12 students in District 230 for a maximum of one non-required course per semester. The guidelines are as follows:

1) A student must declare his/her intention to exercise this option by the end of the first quarter of a semester.

2) If, using the classroom grading scale, the student earns a grade of A, B, or C, the instructor will assign a grade of P (Pass). A student earning less than a C will receive the earned grade. The student will be graded like all other students in the class.

3) A Pass/Grade Option is available to sophomores in Drivers Ed only. The purpose of this option is to allow all students the opportunity to take classes without having the grade affect his/her GPA (Grade Point Average). Students should contact the guidance office for the form that requires parent signature.

REMINDERS: IMPORTANT TEST DATE INFORMATION • Class of 2021 PSAT/NMSQT: Wednesday, October

16th, all juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT during the school day at Stagg. This test, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, measures students’ verbal and reasoning skills important to performing well in college. Juniors and their families should consider this test to be important for two reasons. First, the test offers students an opportunity to take a practice for the SAT they will take in the spring of junior year. Second, students who score within the top 1% of test-takers nationally can potentially qualify for the National Merit scholarship competition. Overall, the test will provide students and their families with valuable information regarding academic strengths and weaknesses, which juniors can then use to better prepare for the SAT.

• ACT Testing offered in October: the ACT will be offered at Stagg on Saturday, October 26th. Students must register for this test through ACT’s website by the company’s registration deadline on September 27th.

• AP Exam Registration: This year the College Board is changing AP Exam registration. Students in full year or 1st semester AP courses will need to complete their registration and payment by November 1, 2019. Students will register for their AP exams online through their College Board accounts, and will finalize their registration by making a payment through Stagg High School’s Total Registration page. If you have any questions, please contact the Guidance Office.

You can also follow us on Twitter

@aasguidance for announcements!!

HOW STUDENTS CAN SEE THEIR COUNSELORStudents are encouraged to visit the Guidance Office on an as-needed basis. When they wish to see their counselor, students may make an appointment by emailing their counselor. Counselors will contact student and send a pass as soon as possible. In an emergency, students should inform one of the guidance secretaries to receive immediate assistance.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A CLASS

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FINANCIAL AID FRIDAYS Visit with our ISAC Financial Aid reps on Financial Aid Fridays in October on the following dates: 10/4, 10/18 and 10/25. Please visit the ISAC table during your lunch period if you have any questions in regards to your FAFSA.

FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT The Stagg Guidance Department will host a FAFSA Completion Night in conjunction with Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 15th in the Media Center. Session 1 will be from 3:00pm - 4:00pm and Session 2 will be from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Time slots for parents to reserve will be available in October. This presentation is for junior and senior parents, and all who wish to begin planning on paying for College. Parents planning on filing for financial aid are encouraged to attend.

RELEASE OF STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION TO THE MILITARY

STUDENT-ATHLETES INTERESTED IN COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY SHOULD REGISTER WITH NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

The National Defense Authorization Act allows military representatives to ask for unedited lists of juniors and seniors. The law says that the school must provide this information unless parents send a letter to

the Principal or Guidance Office indicating that their child’s name be omitted from this list. If you wish not to have this information disclosed, please notify the Director of Guidance in writing by October 1, 2019.

Seniors who plan to play Division I or Division II college athletics must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students should register after their junior year of high school.

Eligibility is based on Core GPA (16 classes) and ACT score using a sliding

scale. Student-athletes may register on-line at http://www.eligibilitycenter.org and contact Rich Kowalczyk in the Guidance Office at 974-7447 or rkowalczyk@d230.org with any questions concerning the NCAA eligibility center.

COLLEGES REPS COMING TO STAGG Throughout the first semester, well over 100 college and university representatives visit Stagg High School. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about academic

programs, scholarships, the application process, and more! Students sign up and view the list of colleges and universities found on the Guidance Website.

COLLEGE/ FINANCIAL AID NIGHTThursday, October 3rd, 6:30pm in the PAC. Stagg will host an informative event on college admissions and financial aid. Guest speakers will include college admission representative and author/ financial aid expert, Frank Palmasani. This presentation is for junior and senior parents, and all who wish to begin planning on paying for College.

COLLEGE VISITS, MILITARY REQUESTS and NCAA ELIGIBILITY

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CAREER VISIT FIELD TRIPS COLLEGE REPS VISITING STAGG Targeted to upperclassmen, students will have the opportunity to explore post-

secondary career-related interests through Moraine Valley Community College. Interested students should contact their school counselor or Mr. O’Neill or Mrs. Ellis in the Guidance Office.

Friday, Sep 27th: Health Care Career Fair 9am – 12:30pm

Tuesday, Oct 1st: OAI Manufacturing Day 10:30am-12:30pm; company tours

Monday, Oct 7th: Fire Safety Day/First Responders Career Day 10am-12:30pm

Friday, Oct 18th: Public Service Career Day 9am – 2pm

Throughout the fall over 100 colleges and universities visit Stagg to speak with students regarding admission requirements, the application process, majors, scholarship opportunities and much more. Fall visits are primarily geared towards upperclassmen. College representative visits take place during the regular school day. Students are required to sign up for the visit 24 hours in advance. Interested students should sign up via the Stagg Guidance website at https://www.d230.org/Domain/75

Below are a list of colleges visiting Stagg at the beginning of September. Please visit the Stagg Guidance website to view the complete list of schools.

September9/09 7th hr. The University of Alabama

9/10 2nd hr. Ball State University

9/10 3rd hr. Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI)

9/10 7th hr. Lawrence Technological University

9/11 3rd hr. Loyola University Chicago

9/12 4th hr. University of St. Francis

9/12 7th hr. North Central College

9/12 8th hr. Trinity Christian College

9/16 7th hr. Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame)

9/16 6th hr. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

9/16 8th hr. University of Miami (Florida)

PPS TeamsEach student at Stagg is a member of a Team to support their academic, behavioral, health, and social/emotional needs. Feel free to contact any member of your child’s Team for any concern you have and we are happy to assist!

Orange Jerry Palumbo Mark Talbot/ Shannon Mongan Frank Kowalik Linda Vollinger Jessica Nelson Marcelle Karwowski Randy James Beth Gulden Leah Ellis

Blue Shannan Sisk Matt O’Neill Shannon Mongan Frank Kowalik Linda Vollinger Jessica Nelson Karin Stearns Paige Lombard Leigh Johnson Randy James

White Chris Campos Rich Kowalczyk Shannon Mongan Frank Kowalik Linda Vollinger Jessica Nelson Erin Samec Paige Lombard Mark Talbot Marcelle Karwowski

School Student AssistanceTeam Dean Counselors Social Workers Psychologist Nurse Coordinator

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CAREER VISIT FIELD TRIPS

Recently, the District 230 community received a letter from Superintendent, Dr. James Gay explaining the District 230 ALL IN Attendance program. Stagg High School is excited to be a part of this program as we encourage our students to attend every period, every day. We know that students that attend school regularly are poised for success academically and emotionally and will be well-suited to take on any challenges that await them. As part of our first Advisory class of the year, students took an ALL IN attendance pledge and we will be asking parents and guardians to do the same in encouraging their student to attend every period, every day. Be on the lookout for more information regarding our reward system for those with positive attendance. You may also turn to the following page on our District website, https://www.d230.org/domain/277, for more detailed information on the program along with other helpful resources. Please contact any member of your student’s team at Stagg with any questions. We value each student at Stagg and look forward to working with them each day!

DEANS’ OFFICE

Deans’ Office ServicesThe Deans’ Office provides students and families a variety of services throughout the year. Please contact us at 708-974-7494 for assistance with any of the following:

On-Time Arrival to School and ClassStagg High School and District 230 are ALL IN for student attendance: every day, each period. An important part of school attendance is timely arrival to school and class. Please leave plenty of time to arrive to school in any weather condition and when there is heavy traffic. School begins at 8:00am every day but Late Start Wednesday (9:30am start). Additionally, students should go directly from one class to the next during passing period to arrive on time to each class period. Parents will be alerted if their child is struggling to arrive to school or class on time. If your family needs any support to arrive to school on time, please reach out to a member of your child’s Team.

Student Drop-OffParents can drop off their child(ren) at designated areas on campus only. There are stu-dent drop-off spots in the East and West Lots. For safety reasons, students should never be dropped off on 111th Street or Roberts Road. Please pay close attention to signage in the area and directions from staff in the lots when dropping off your children.

• Safety or Security Concerns

• Busing• Parking Lots

• Lost and Found• Attendance• Discipline • Conflict Resolution

CHARGER UNIVERSITY Social-Emotional Learning SeriesCharger University is a monthly series dedicated to social-emotional learning. Each month a guest speaker(s) will inform, educate, and provide an interactive forum for students to learn about significant topics facing teens in our area. These topics include health concerns, mental health issues, current social issues, community/school issues, and topics related to social media.

Charger University will be in session from September 2019 through May 2020, with one speaking agenda per month. Charger University connects directly to the District 230 Successful Schools Successful Students Touchstone by engaging students in their own social-emotional learning in an ever-changing society, where they all face very unique challenges and needs. Charger University students will be afforded the opportunity to develop relationships with District 230 staff members who are specialists in their areas. Charger University will provide students with educational information in a way that they are not always exposed to. Access to experts in these fields is not typically offered within the regular school day in such an intimate setting, which makes this unique. Upcoming topics include: Motivation and Preparation, School Safety, Stressors for High Performing Girls and Boys, and Safety with Social Media.

If you are interested in your son/daughter participating in a Charger University session please contact Mary Pat Carr 708-974-7490, Shannan Sisk 708-974-7790, or Jessica Kaffel 708-971-4119.

ALL IN Attendance

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFFLauren Arkin (German): Lauren graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and worked previously at Yorkville Middle / High School. Lauren is very excited to join Stagg and has already begun to show her pride in the Orange & Blue!

Courtney Beninato (Social Worker): Courtney has degrees from University of St. Thomas and Loyola University. Prior to coming to Stagg High School, she worked in Districts 130 and 132. I am very excited to be working at the high school level. Courtney looks forward to working closely with the staff and students of the PALS and Ultima programs.

Danielle Doidge (PE): Danielle holds degrees from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as well as Trinity Christian College. Prior to D230 she was a personal trainer/group exercise instructor for 8 years until she did her student teaching at Stagg. During her time student teaching at Stagg she knew that it was the school that she would be honored to teach at. From the students to the staff there is not a better environment to teach, learn and grow and she is so excited to officially be a part of the Stagg community!

Eric Elget (Math): Eric is a graduate of Illinois State University, and an alumna of Andrew High School. Previously, Eric taught for five years at Brother Rice High School.

Emma Hansen (Special Services/Math): Emma is a recent graduate of Illinois State University, which she attended after graduating from Lincoln-Way East High School. She has expressed her enthusiasm to be a new teacher at Stagg High School, and says she could not be more excited to start her career in a District with a reputation for excellence in both academics and co-curricular activities. She looks forward to helping all of her students grow as good learners as well as good people. Emma is D230 PROUD!

Julie Heinlen (Family & Consumer Science): Julie graduated from Illinois State University and is an experienced Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. She is excited to be working at Stagg this year, and has noted she has a great group of students that she is looking forward to working with in Consumer Economics and Fitness & Nutrition.

Tim Klahn (PE): Tim is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Previous to coming to Stagg High School, Tim worked at Ralph Ellison High School and ECHO Joint Agreement. Tim is an alumna of Stagg High School and several of his family members attended Stagg High School as well. Tim is very excited for the upcoming school year, and says is has always been his professional goal to work at his alma mater, and is looking forward to giving back to the school and community that did so much for him.

Peter Krason (Social Studies): Peter holds degrees from DePaul University and Olivet Nazarene University. Peter is an alumna of Carl Sandburg High School, did his student teaching at Andrew High School, and is married to a Stagg alum! For the last 10 years Peter has taught in School District 127.5. He has expressed how thrilled he is to be here working with such an amazing group of students, staff, and community members. The students have been demonstrating dedication, eagerness for learning, humor, kindness, and a range of talents and skills, and have given Peter an incredible sense of pride with his role as their teacher.

Michelle Kohs (English): Michelle graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and recently taught at Waubonsie Valley High School. Fun fact: Michelle’s mom is a graduate from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, Michelle graduated from Carl Sandburg High School, and then Michelle taught at Victor J. Andrew High School. She has the D230 trifecta!

Constandina Kyriakoulis (Special Services/English): Dina has degrees from Saint Xavier University, Olivet Nazarene University, Lewis University, and American College of Education. Prior to teaching at Stagg, she was at Lemont High School. While living in the community, and having a strong sense of value for education, Dina is honored to be part of D230’s passion, family and love for its students, community, and staff.

Izz Matariyeh (Applied Technology): Izz has degrees from Illinois State University and Olivet Nazarene. He has been a teacher at Carl Sandburg High School since 2009. Izz is honored to join the Stagg family and community, and can already tell that it is a unique and proud place of which he is incredibly excited to become a part of.

Jessica Nechvatal-Glavach (Spanish): Jessica has degrees from Illinois State University and Saint Xavier University. Prior to working in D230, Jessica spent time teaching in Plainfield South High School. Jessica is looking forward to a great year with such a dynamic group of students and staff!

Katie Pickrum (PE): Katie has degrees from DePaul University and The American College of Education. Prior to joining Stagg, she was a P.E/Health and Drivers Education teacher in District 228 for four years. Katie is excited to be at Stagg and looks forward to working with the students and their families to ensure success both in class and in other endeavors in life.

Katy Przybylski (English): Katy graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, and recently taught English in Greece. She also taught in St. Louis for a year. Katy is an alumna of Stagg High School and bleeds Orange and Blue! She is so excited to be back at the place that shaped who she is, and loves her classes!

Jacob Randulich (English): Jacob has degrees from Saint Xavier University and Grand Canyon University. Jacob was at Plainfield School District 202 prior to coming to Stagg. Jacob is a proud Stagg graduation, and claims he is the embodiment of ‘Charger for Life.’ He is humbled by the opportunity to come back to his high school and teach with the educators who shaped him into the person he is today. He hopes to give back to the community that gave so much to him.

Colleen Regan (Special Services): Colleen is a graduate of Illinois State University. Prior to D230 she worked at the Southwest Cooperative in the Communication Development program. Colleen is a graduate from Carl Sandburg High School. She is looking forward to an amazing year and is excited for the opportunities to be part of the Stagg community!

Additional new staff that have joined the Charger Family include:

Patricia Eilenfeldt, Food ServiceErin Healy, Special Services AideColleen Laughren-Lusk, ReceptionistJorge Mauricio, Special Services AideNeveen Swais, Special Services Aide

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We invite students to register for our Operation Snowball Leadership Retreat to be held November 15th - November 17th at Camp Duncan in Ingleside, Illinois. Operation Snowball is a weekend that focuses on building skills for leadership development. Some of the topics discussed include communication skills, decision making, problem solving, peer pressure, coping with stress, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) information, relationships, positive mental attitude, and the healthy family. All of the above information is presented in large group “general sessions” or in smaller groups called “mini-workshops”. After each general session and mini-workshop, participants meet in their “small group” to discuss the information and its implications on their own life. The same small group meets throughout the weekend, and it is here that many thoughts and feelings are shared. Each small group is co-facilitated by trained teens, with adult staff support.

Participants at Snowball will be housed in gender segregated, bunk-style, heated cabins. Six balanced meals will be served beginning with lunch on Friday. All participants will receive workshop materials, a T-shirt, and a group photograph. The cost for the Snowball weekend is $140.00 (checks should be made payable to District 230 Operation

Snowball). HOWEVER, participants have two options for paying the fee. They can pay the full $140 fee or participants can opt to fundraise for a portion of the fee. If a student chooses the fundraiser option, they will be responsible for selling a box of Charms Blow Pops (100 count box) and then pay $100. Snowball applications must be turned in to the Guidance secretary by Friday, November 1st. Due to camp deadlines,

no participant refunds can be granted after November 1st. All students attending this Snowball Leadership Retreat will receive an excused field trip from school on Friday, November 15th (parents need not call to report their child’s absence). A Snowball Family Day presentation will be held on Sunday, November 17th at Carl Sandburg High School upon picking your child up from the weekend retreat.

Students are encouraged to pick up a Snowball registration packet, which contains more details regarding this retreat, in Guidance.

Operation Snowball Leadership Retreat: Fall 2019

Stacy Verble Amos Alonzo Stagg H.S Director 708-974-7915 sverble@d230.org

Jessica Kaffel District 230 Snowball Director 708-671-4119 jkaffel@d230.org

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ATHLETIC BOOSTERSWhat do Boosters do?• Provides all school Spirit-wear; • Concessions at sporting events; some are REQUIRED by IHSA; • Senior Scholarships; • Supplement uniform/equipment funds to the Athletic Department; • Connects parents, school, coaches and the community; • Boosters are YOU and ME supporting our Stagg Chargers with

pride!!!

Monthly Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month. 7pm Stagg Teacher’s lounge. Next meeting 9/12. All welcome!

2019-2020 Officers: President, Shawn Erickson; Vice-President, Catherine Ostapina; Treasurer, Laura Ramirez; Secretary, Anamaria Spiteri

Contact us: Staggboosters@gmail.com or serickson9901@gmail.com (Shawn Erickson, Booster President)

Connect: Follow on Facebook: Stagg Athletic Boosters and the school website: www.d230.org/stagg - Parent Organizations/Athletic Boosters.

Scholarship: Members submit your applications! In May 2019, Athletic Boosters awarded eight $1250 scholarships to graduating senior athletes. Booster membership for a minimum of 2 years is ONE of the requirements. See flyer at Spirit-wear booth for more info.

Membership: Is your family a Booster Member? Join the other families and become a member for $30. See Spirit-wear booth and www.d230.org/stagg - Parent Organizations/Athletic Boosters. Online membership apps will be available after 9/1 on the Booster Website.

Volunteer Today! Even two hours! Register on Sign up Genius with the link below. The link is also on the website. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f49adad29aafa7-20192020.

Get involved: Each of our committees is looking for additional members. Volunteer as little or as much as you’d like. See the Spirit-wear booth or send us an email!

Fundraising Event: Saturday, October 26th Adult Halloween Party!!! 7pm-10pm At the Office (Crestwood). Come out for a great night! Tickets will be presold starting in September. Mark your calendar!

School District 230 values our students and recognizes the critical nature of attending school each and every day. Research highlights consistent and strong attendance as one of the most important factors related to academic and social-emotional success. We know that students who are considered chronically absent are at a far greater risk for failing grades, exhibit difficulty maintaining positive relationships, and are more likely to drop-out of school. The Health Services Office at Stagg High School strives to ensure that all Chargers are healthy, safe and ready to learn and looks forward to supporting student attendance and academic success.

Should your student become ill, it is VERY IMPORTANT that they come to see the nurse in the Health Services Office and contact you on the phones available to them here. A student feeling ill at school should obtain a pass from their teacher to see the nurse. This will assure your student’s presence in the nurse’s office if you are picking them up. It also provides the opportunity for us to monitor your child’s condition as we await your arrival.

The parent/parent designee must come to the Security Desk at the North Door to sign the student out. Please be aware that the use of cell phones to arrange to leave school will result in a referral to the Deans’ Office.

Health Services Office

All medication (with the exception of inhalers necessary to control asthma and epinephrine for severe allergic reactions) is to be stored in the Health Services Office. A student should not carry prescription or non-prescription medications with them during school hours. Exceptions include inhalers and Epi-Pens, again only with the medication form on file. If a student MUST take a medication at school, including Tylenol, Ibuprofen, antibiotics, eye drops, etc., the student must provide the nurse with a written order for the medication from a licensed Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA) as well as the parent’s written signature. Any medication administered in the Health Services Office will be recorded in the student’s health record.

Forms to allow the administration of medication at school are available in the Health Services

Office or online at https://www.d230.org/domain/133 . If the student requests to call home for medication during the school day, they must call from the Health Services Office. A parent MUST come into the Health Services Office, wait for the student and administer the medication to the student. Medications cannot be left in the Health Services Office, the Security Desk, or the North Door for a student to pick up. Students are not permitted to carry, dispense to or receive any medication from other students. Doing so will result in a referral to the Deans’ Office.

Lastly, remember to contact the Health Services Office with any changes in your student’s health conditions, medications or contact information such as home, work, or cell numbers. This includes all grade levels.

Thank you for your cooperation with this very important matter.

During the entire school year, the Health Services Office does offer screening for vision and hearing. Signs of hearing loss can include the inability to tolerate loud sounds, poor speech, speaking in a relatively loud voice, and often hearing a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. It is especially important for students to lower the volume in their earbuds and headsets and wear ear protection when necessary. If others can hear the music from these headsets, it is too loud for the ear drum.

Signs of vision problems can include frequent headaches, squinting, sitting nearer to the television, and holding a book or magazine closer. Screening for vision and hearing concerns are done annually for designated students receiving special education services, on a referral by teachers or at the request of any student who feels he/she has a visual or hearing problem. Should there be any indication for further examination, notification is sent to the parents advising consultation with their family physician.

If you have a concern and would like to have your child screened during the school year, please call the Health Services Office at 708-974-7426.

“Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision examination by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months”.

Vision and Hearing Screening

A Reminder of the Medication Policy

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MUSIC BOOSTERSThe Marching Chargers have been busy this summer working on their 2019 competitive show “The End of the Tunnel.” They debuted the show at the Annual Parent Performance on August 2nd to rave reviews.

The Marching Chargers next big event is Friday, Aug 23 at the Orange and Blue Showcase. After that, the Marching Chargers and the Music Boosters will be hosting the 39th Annual Stagg Marching Band Jamboree on September 7th. This event will feature 18 marching bands from all over the area, with the Marching Chargers finishing up the evening at 9:00 pm. Come out and cheer on the Marching Chargers! Students who would like to volunteer at Jamboree for service hours should contact Mr. Mecozzi, Mr. Betz or Mrs. Alstadt to sign up. Adults who would like to help out, please contact the Jamboree committee chair, Ian Chafee at idchafee@gmail.com.

Noteworthy Band NewsThe summer months have been very exciting for the band program at Stagg! Drum Majors Tiffani Kawa, Katrina Pavloski, and Anthony Rodriguez gave a great show at the Smith-Walbridge Drum Major Camp, held at Eastern Illinois University in July. The trio put their talent on display at our Parent Performance on August 2nd. Congratulations Drum Majors!

The Marching Chargers have had weekly rehearsals since the summer months began, and met as a full ensemble for the first time on July 22nd. The students have worked very hard the entire summer, and have done a great job preparing the show for the fall, “The End of the Tunnel”.

The Marching Chargers arrived at Camp Shaw-Wah-Nas-See in Manteno, IL on Saturday, July 27th and spent four days rehearsing music, learning marching movements, andparticipating in various team building activities. The students set a good pace at camp this year, and it is clearly a testament to their dedication and strong work ethic. The camp was a tremendous experience for all, and many thanks are in order to the parents and staff that helped make it possible.

On Friday, August 2nd, the Marching Chargers gave their annual Parent Performance to avery large crowd. Many thanks are again in order to the parents, administration, and maintenance department for making this large event possible!

Your support of our programs is always greatly appreciated!

The Marching Chargers have a busy fall schedule lined up. Here is a list of their performances in August and September:

August 30th Performance at Home Football Game September 6th Performance at Home Football Game September 7th 39th Annual Stagg Marching Band JamboreeSeptember 14th Victor J. Andrew Marching Band InvitationalSeptember 20th Performance at Home Football Game

(Homecoming)September 28th Red and Black Fall Classic at Northern Illinois

University

Other dates to mark on your calendar:October 2nd ILMEA Senior Auditions at Sandburg

(interested students)October 12th Performance at Home Football Game October 13th Downers Grove South Marching Mustang BowlOctober 15th Fall Band Showcase-7 p.m., Performing Arts CenterOctober 19th Performance at Home Football Game (Senior Night)October 20th Illini Marching Band Championships

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