A M O S A L O N Z O S T A G G H I G H S C H O O L N E W S L E T T E R • M A Y 2 0 1 9
A CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230 SCHOOL THOUGHT MEANING ACTION
Stagg staff stop for a picture near the Charger Horse at the conclusion of Kindness Matters 2019. Kindness Matters 2019, held the week of April 8, was a weeklong initiative presented by the Orange Team. The end of the school year can be a stressful time for everyone with testing, keeping up grades the final weeks of school, prom and graduation. Throughout the week students participated in small activities as a reminder to be good to each other and to themselves. Students were nominated and entered into a raffle for their own acts of kindness, were encouraged to find ways to brighten someone else’s day, signed a banner during lunch hours pledging to be kind to themselves and others, and signed cards for an officer severely injured in the line of duty.
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2018-2019 School Calendar
Dates to Remember
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May 3 Institute Day - No Student Attendance 3 Prom 4 Annual Residency Verification 6 - 17 AP Exams 7 Pre-School Graduation 8 Senior Scholarship Night 9 PE Dance Showcase 9 Athletic Booster Meeting 10 Senior Check-Out Meeting (Split by Advisory) 10 Staggfest 10-11 Relay for Life 13 Senior Check-Out Meeting (Split by Advisory) 14 Finale Choir Concert 14-15 Senior Locker Clean-Out Days 15-17 Senior Final Exams 16 Finale Band Concert 17 Senior Last Day/Checkout/Cap & Gown Pick Up 18-19 Stagg Senior Great America Trip 20 Stagg Graduation 23 Stagg Graduation Rain Date 27 Memorial Day - No School 30-31 Final Exams June 3 Final Exams and End of Semester 2
Looking Ahead — Summer and 2019-2020 School Year! June 17 2019-2020 Fee Payment and Online Consent Opens in Skyward July 31 Deadline to complete all required 2019-2020 registration steps and document submission August 6 & 8 Schedule Pick-Up Days at Stagg 14 Freshman/Transfer First Day 15 First day of school for sophomores, juniors and seniors
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Stagg Chargers,
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is always busy, but never quite as busy as the final months of the
school year. While students and teachers are preparing for high-stakes tests, final examinations,
and end-of-year projects, administration is busy preparing for next year!
The information we gather above assists in formulating and tracking the progress of goals and
objectives, but ultimately our focus needs to be on the individual learner. The experience each
student has in our school is what defines Stagg as an academic institution. If you have any
questions regarding school improvement initiatives, or our progress on goals and activities, please
do not hesitate to contact administration in our school.
As many of you have seen on the news, Stagg High School is one of 8 high schools across the
nation to participate in Teen Mental Health First Aid Training. All sophomores at Stagg participated
in this multi-day training conducted by members of the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health.
We believe that this is the natural next step in preparing our students to appropriately face the
challenges teens have to navigate every day. As always, our nationally recognized “Say Something”
program is the best proactive measure we can take as a community. “Say Something” does not
end with the close of the school year, it is active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is always
a trusted adult to say something to, whether it is your student’s coach, summer school teacher,
religious leader and of course law enforcement. Together, we make a difference and our Mental
Health First Aid Training now allows our students to identify situations where students may need
additional support.
Stagg High School is committed to providing important information to the communities we serve.
If you are a member of a community organization who would like Stagg to come out and speak
about a variety of topics important to your organization, please feel free to contact the principal’s
office at 708-974-7410 or by email at eolsen@d230.org. I, or any member of our administrative
team, would be happy participate in community and organization discussions related to our school,
our students, and the communities we serve.
Finally, please remember to complete your Annual Residency Verification for the 2019-2020 school
year. Students who do not complete this before school ends run the risk of losing course requests
to students who have the process completed. As a parent, one of the most important things you
can do is review your contact information with the school.
This information is found on Skyward and I would ask
that you please check to make sure all information is
correct. In addition, the State of Illinois requires an
additional Meningococcal vaccination for all senior
students. Please contact the Guidance Office if you
have any questions regarding residency verification
and our Health Office regarding vaccinations.
With the end of the school year approaching fast, on
behalf of the Stagg staff, we would like to wish all of
our families a safe and enjoyable summer break.
Eric A. Olsen
Principal
Mr. Anthony J. Serratore, President Mrs. Melissa Gracias, Vice-President Mrs. Susan Dalton, Secretary Mr. Michael Hardek, Board Member Mrs. Kate Murphy-Peterson, Board Member Mr. David O’Connor, Board Member Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan, Board Member
Dr. James M. Gay, Superintendent Eric Olsen, Principal
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2019-2020 School Year Fee Payment, Parent Consent, Residency Verification and Health Records
All new and returning families are required to complete the following steps in order for their student(s) to begin school in August 2019:
1. Submit payment of student fees – Available in Skyward starting June 17.
2. Complete Parent Consent Forms in the Skyward Parent Portal – Available in Skyward starting June 17.
3. Verify your student is a resident of the Stagg boundaries as of the first day of the 2019 school year. See the Annual Residency Verification article for more information on what and how to submit! All families must prove residency for their student(s) EVERY year that the student(s) attend(s) Stagg High School.
4. Submit a physical (incoming freshman and transfers ONLY) – See the Health Services article for more information.
5. Submit proof of vaccinations (seniors – Class of 2020 ONLY) – See the Health Services article for more information.
You must have all steps completed in order for your student(s) to begin school on August 14 (freshman/transfers) or August 15 (sophomores, juniors and seniors).
For families who complete all required steps by July 31, their student(s)’ schedule will be posted in Skyward in early August.
If you are unable to complete this process by July 31, Stagg offers the following two days in August when families can visit the school to pay for fees, complete consent forms and apply for a Fee Waiver: August 6 and August 8.
Business Law Class: Real Life vs. Mock Trial April proved to be a very busy month for Mr. Duffy’s Business Law class as real life experiences collided with a culminating activity in the classroom. Early in the month, the class took a field trip to the Daley Center where they were chaperoned into a number of different courtrooms and had the chance to witness civil law cases. The class witnessed parts of three separate trials, all dealing with lawsuits resulting from different types of personal injuries.
Later in the month, the class staged a Mock Trial. The class was divided into two groups and asked to work as teams to develop a winning strategy for their clients. The case involved an injury suffered during semi-pro hockey when two players were involved in a fight on the ice. One of the players used his stick as a weapon during the fight. He was being sued by the other player for alleged battery and negligence. Leading up to the Mock Trial, the class had spent almost three weeks reviewing evidence, writing multiple different drafts of their team’s opening and closing arguments, and preparing witnesses questions and answers. Judge Ghouse from the Bridgeview Courthouse was generous enough to come to Stagg and hear the case. Then, on the day of the trial, the students all assumed different roles in our courtroom. Each team worked to prove their side of the case. Was the accused guilty of battery? Did the plaintiff
team have enough evidence to show that the defendants use of his stick was negligent?
The judge offered the students advice as they worked through their performances during the trial. Then, after hearing all of the evidence and witness testimony, Judge Ghouse rendered his verdict as a split decision. He ruled that the defendant was guilty of committing battery, but found that there was not enough evidence to prove him guilty of negligence. The judge mentioned to the class that he was impressed by the group’s grasp of the issues relevant to the case and on their overall preparation. The event culminated in a pizza luncheon for all of the Mock Trial participants. Job well done by all of our Business Law students!
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ACT SAT
For Seniors Only
Final Senior Transcript
Summer is a great time to visit college campuses in order to talk to college representatives and tour schools of interest. In fact, many families plan vacations based on their student’s possible college choices. This is the summer when juniors should be narrowing their college choices. Visits can be scheduled either through the college’s website or by calling the admissions office. Campus visits are typically arranged ahead of time and often include a campus tour and admissions presentation. Students are encouraged to plan questions they can ask both admissions representatives and their campus tour guide. Please visit Stagg’s Guidance website for a wide
variety of college planning resources and contact your student’s counselor if you have any post-high school planning questions! Follow us on Twitter at @aasguidance.
Summer is also a great time to get involved and explore potential college/ career options and majors. Taking advantage of programs that relate to your interests can benefit students in many ways and shows demonstrated interest in majors for college applications. The Guidance page of the Stagg website is a tremendous resource. Visit the Guidance page of the Stagg website to see if there is something of interest for you!
Colleges now require student immunization information and families receive a copy of their child’s high school health record from the Health Services Office. The Health Services Office at
Stagg is closed over the summer. A copy of the student immunization record will be in the envelope containing your child’s diploma after graduation.
All juniors take this paper-based test in October during a regular school day. This PSAT is designed to be a Practice SAT as the testing times and topics are closely aligned to the SAT and scores earned are predictive of future SAT scores. Students that say “yes” to the Student Search Service when they fill out their answer sheet will be screened for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship program designates students as Commended, Semi-finalists, and Finalists.
Scholarship opportunities are available to each of these levels. Please visit nationalmerit.org for more details.
College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to deliver preparation materials. Khanacademy.org has practice tests, practice sets, and the capability to build a personalized practice progression from PSAT results.
Most colleges ask for a final high school transcript and, at no charge, it will be mailed to the college that the student indicates on his or her final Clearance
Sheet turned in on the last day of school. No transcript will be sent if there are unpaid obligations.
During the summer, the ACT will be offered nationally on Saturday, June 8 as well as Saturday, July 13. Visit ACT’s website, www.actstudent.org, for more information and/or to find a testing location nearest to your home. Be sure to register for the test approximately 5 weeks before the test date to avoid late fees.
The next test date for the SAT is June 1. Sign up for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com. Please refer to College Board’s website to locate the nearest testing site and plan to register for the test at least five weeks in advance to avoid late fees.
Second Semester Final Exam Schedule
Day 1 - Thursday, May 30
Period 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m .–9:40 a .m .
Period 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:50 a .m .–11:30 a .m .
Period 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:40 a .m .–1:20 p .m .
Activity bus run - departs at 11:40 a .m . Full bus run - departs at 1:30 p .m .
Day 2 - Friday, May 31
Period 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m .–9:40 a .m .
Period 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:50 a .m .–11:30 a .m .
Period 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:40 a .m .–1:20 p .m .
Full bus run - departs at 1:30 p .m .
Day 3 - Monday, June 3
Period 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m .–9:40 a .m .
Period 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:50 a .m .–11:30 a .m .
Make-Up Time . . . . . . . .11:40 a .m .–1:20 p .m .
Activity bus run - departs at 11:40 a .m . Activity bus run - departs at 1:30 p .m .
Senior Final Exams are scheduled for May 15, 16 and 17.
May 15,16 and 17 are regular schedule days. There is not a special bell schedule on these days for senior finals.
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Annual Residency Verification The scheduled opportunities for parents/guardians to provide residency verification for the 2019-20 school year have passed; however, the Stagg Guidance Office will accept residency in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Digital Option for Proof of Residency
A new online submission process is being piloted this year to ease the process of turning in residency forms. The District is excited about the modernization of this process and appreciates families’ patience as we implement the new system. The online submission process is for returning students only.
All required documents must be uploaded individually. The documentation necessary to complete this process is listed below as well as on the Guidance page of the Stagg website. Uploaded documents not found on this list will be rejected and parents/guardians will be required to resubmit all information for additional review. Partial residency documentation will not be accepted.
The link to submit residency online is: https://lf.d230.org/Forms/Residency
You can also find the link on the Guidance page of the Stagg website.
Students attending alternative schools, private placements or programs outside of the District are also required to verify residency. It is imperative that all students, regardless where they attend school, complete these processes at their home school - Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.
Family residency must be confirmed for the 2019-20 school year by June 30 or students may face the loss of course registrations and delayed schedule release in August. To request a District 230 Form or if you have any questions, please contact the Guidance Office at 708-974-7423.
CATEGORY A One (1) document verifying residency AND proof of payment:
• Most recent property tax bill AND proof of payment. Obtain a copy of your property tax bill/ receipt at www.cookcountytreasurer.com
• Current mortgage statement • Signed and dated lease AND proof of last month’s
payment - Renters. Lease must be valid on the first day of the school year (August 14, 2019).
• Letter from manager AND proof of last month’s payment (e.g., cancelled check, receipt) for mobile home residents.
CATEGORY B Three (3) documents dated within the past 60 days with residential parent/guardian name and address:
• Driver’s license/State ID • Vehicle registration • Most recent cable television bill • Current public aid card with name and current
address • Current homeowners/renters insurance policy
AND premium payment receipt • Most recent electric bill • Most recent gas bill • Most recent water bill
If your family is living with a District resident, then documents are required from the following persons: District Resident
• One (1) document from Category A verifying residency on the first day of the school year and proof of payment.
• Three (3) documents from Category B
Parent • Three (3) documents from Category B • A notarized District 230 Form 7:60-E2/Letter of
Residence
If your family is renting and a signed lease is unavailable, then the following documents are required:
• A notarized District 230 Form 7:60-E1/In Lieu of Lease. Form must show residency on the first day of the school year.
• Proof of last month’s payment • Three documents from Category B
Incoming freshman, in addition to the required residency documents, the following enrollment documents must be provided:
• Student’s birth certificate • Special custody documentation (if applicable):
Any court order, agreement, judgment or divorce decree that awards or gives custody of the child to any person (first page, custody page and signature page only)
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2019-2020 Athletic Start Dates
Fall Sports Cheerleading Tryouts spring 2019 Poms/Dance Tryouts spring 2019 Football August 12, 2019 Boys’ Golf August 12, 2019 Girls’ Golf August 12, 2019 Boys’ Cross Country August 12, 2019 Girls’ Cross Country August 12, 2019 Boys’ Soccer August 12, 2019 Girls’ Swimming & Diving August 12, 2019 Girls’ Tennis August 12, 2019 Girls’ Volleyball August 12, 2019 Winter Sports Boys’ Bowling October 28, 2019 Competitive Cheerleading October 28, 2019 Competitive Dance (Poms) October 28, 2019 Girls’ Basketball November 4, 2019 Boys’ Basketball November 11, 2019 Girls’ Gymnastics November 11, 2019 Boys’ Wrestling November 11, 2019 Girls’ Bowling November 18, 2019 Boys’ Swimming & Diving November 25, 2019 Spring Sports Boys’ Track January 20, 2020 Girls’ Track January 20, 2020 Boys’ Gymnastics February 17, 2020 Boys’ Lacrosse March 2, 2020 Girls’ Lacrosse March 2, 2020 Girls’ Badminton March 2, 2020 Boys’ Baseball March 2, 2020 Girls’ Soccer March 2, 2020 Girls’ Softball March 2, 2020 Boys’ Tennis March 2, 2020 Boys’ Water Polo March 2, 2020 Girls’ Water Polo March 2, 2020 Boys’ Volleyball March 9, 2020
Start dates refer to the start of the season allowed by IHSA. As the season
approaches, refer to il.8to18.com/stagg for specific try-out dates and times. Please visit il.8to18.com/stagg to sign your son
or daughter up to try-out in July.
Terry Treasure Athletic Director
ttreasure@d230.org 708-974-7438
In order for a student-athlete to participate in tryouts, they must have a
current physical (within the last 13 months) and complete the online registration.
Incoming freshman can use their incoming school physical for freshman year.
Stagg Athletics
Athletics is hosting a wide variety of recreation camps this summer. For detailed information and to sign up please visit the link below:
https://d230.revtrak.net/SP/ summer-rec/sp-stagg/#/list
Skills USA Champions Congratulations to our Family & Consumer Science and Applied Technology students for their successes at the 2019 Skills USA State Competition. Senior Margaret Gorman placed 3rd in the Early Childhood Education competition. Also competing was Nichole Kuduk. Both girls wrote lesson plans, presented their lesson to judges, and competed in an interview portion.
Ghalib Othman brought home 2nd place in the Adobe Photoshop contest. Congrats to him, Jacob Vrbancic and Bryce Hamel for their hard work! Sidney Lencki competed in the Culinary Arts competition. Sidney had 4 hours to create 5 dishes. Evani Patel qualified for the Cosmetology contest and has spent the entire year preparing for the cuts, styles and exams. Finally, Ahmad Maatah placed 4th out of 46 students in
the Related Technical Math Contest. We are so proud of all of our students!
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
Spring Musical CHICAGO! Brings out All the Stops! Congratulations to the cast and crew of the 2019 spring musical Chicago! performed April 11, 12 and 13 at Stagg High School. The entire ensemble worked very hard to bring their characters to life and it showed in the acting and singing. Every line was delivered clearly and convincingly, and every one of the performers sang with a stylistically appropriate voice that resonated with conviction and attitude. It was, quite simply, an extremely musically satisfying musical.
Stagg’s production of the show featured several students in lead and featured supporting roles, and it is no stretch to say that Stagg had a stellar cast for the show. MacKenzie Kazin showed herself to be a true triple threat and complete performer as she effortlessly danced, sang, and acted throughout the show in one convincing performance after another. Elora Maniatis, sang one powerhouse vocal performance after another and did one of the best marionette impressions in “We Both Reached for the Gun.” Andy Demma’s portrayal of slimy lawyer Flynn was acted convincingly and sung with a surety that belies his age. Antonio Cruz’s rendition of the perennially overlooked Amos was spot on, as was his comedic timing. Megan Thomason’s rendition of Mama brought authority to the stage, and the entire audience was wowed by her rendition of “When You’re Good to Mama.” Cameron Kanofsky surprised everyone by playing the role of Mary Sunshine, complete with a sequin dress, heels, a red wig, and a very convincing female voice impression! Finally, Lukas Roy’s energetic, committed and “colorful” rendition of the dearly departed Fred Casely took a usually forgettable character and turned him into a highlight of the show.
The set for this show was quite different from any in recent memory. Unlike the previous two years of complicated moving set pieces, the crew for this year’s show, under the direction of Mr. Fisher, constructed a single two story set piece made of a top level, two staircases on either side, a middle entrance, and seating for the orchestra in its center. What made the scenes extraordinary was the extensive use of lighting, smoke, and pyrotechnics. The expertise of Mr. Fisher was on full display for the audience’s enjoyment. Meanwhile, the costumes, sewn or procured by the costume shop
under the direction of Ms. Schifano, were generally black and white, but with eye catching splashes of red creating a stark contrast that immediately caught the eye. The set, props, and costumes worked together to create a visual spectacle that is almost never seen in a high school production.
No musical is complete without a stellar orchestra, great singing, and excellent choreography. Fortunately for the audience, Mr. Mecozzi’s orchestra never sounded better. Their command of the music and expertise with their instruments provided an auditory feast for musical goers that set a very high bar for next year. Mr. Betz’s expertly prepared singers showed enthusiasm and singing chops throughout the show that kept showgoers listening with rapt attention. The fact that most of the ensemble was not miked but could be heard clearly and cleanly above the orchestra is a testament not only to Mr. Betz’s preparation, but to the young performers’ affinity for the music and overall high level of talent. Finally, Ms. Donahue’s choreography was both intricate and mesmerizing to watch in general, but especially making excellent use of featured dancer Ethan Wolski for “The Cellblock Tango” and “Razzle Dazzle.”
Congratulations again to the entire cast and crew for an excellent run of this show! It was truly a pleasure to see all the hard work culminate in a fantastic performance!
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STAGG HIGH SCHOOL NEW MORNING DROP-OFF TRAFFIC PATTERN
Stagg High School is committed to providing a safe campus at all times. Working with our staff, district repre- sentatives and an outside agency, we developed a revised traffic pattern for morning student drop-off. We anticipate these adjustments making travel to school safer and more efficient for all who visit our campus in the morning.
Starting May 21, drop off your student in either the East or West parking lot using one of the paths pictured below. Starting May 21, the North Drive will be closed to student drop off from 7:40 a.m.— 8:00 a.m. The North Drive will be used only for visitor parking.
WEST LOT 1. Enter the West Lot off of 111th Street, following the green dashed line 2. Drop off student(s) at the blue X 3. Exit the lot using the red dotted line onto 111th Street. Exit eastbound (right turn) only!** 4. Students enter the building at N1 or W3 doors
**To exit westbound onto 111th Street, use the East Lot for student drop-off. EAST LOT 1. Enter Stagg Campus from 111th Street onto Roberts Road 2. Turn right into the East Lot and follow the green dashed line 3. Drop Off student(s) at BLUE X 4. Exit the East Lot using the red dotted line to 111th Street via Roberts Road 5. Students enter the building at N1 or E2 doors
111th Street
Tennis courts
W3
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W1
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NORTH DRIVE CLOSED TO
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Deans’ Office Reporting Concerns Please contact the Deans’ Office at 708-974-7494 with any concerns about student behavior or safety. Collaboration between parents, staff and students is the best way to ensure a safe environment for all members of the Stagg community. If you see or hear something that may jeopardize or harm students in any way, please SAY SOMETHING immediately so that we may address it. We are happy to help and will involve your student’s team to ensure a resolution.
Appropriate School Attire With the warmer spring weather coming, students are reminded about appropriate attire for school. Hats, halter-tops, exposed shoulders, excessively short skirts or shorts, tank tops, and bare midriff styles are not acceptable to wear to school. All bottoms should be worn at the waist. Please refer to the Handbook (page 63) for a more detailed description of the school dress code.
Parking Update for Current Juniors In order to be eligible to apply for a parking permit for the 2019-2020 School Year, students must be of senior status by the conclusion of Summer School 2019, must have turned in their completed vaccine requirements to the Health Office, and must have completed their Service Learning hours. More information will be given to junior students throughout spring.
Safe Arrivals and Dismissals Parents and students are reminded to use extreme caution in our parking lots. Please remember that Illinois law prohibits the use of cell phones in the parking lot. All drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and no driver is permitted to make a u-turn on Roberts Road, on 111th Street, or in the parking lot. Students may only enter school through doors that are supervised by staff and are never to open a door to let another student in the building.
Music Department News Finale Band Concert May 16 Chicago!
Performance at Stagg
Marching Band Information
Jazz Ensemble Wraps Up Season
Stagg High School Recognized as One of the Best in the Nation for Music Education
Please be sure to join us for our final band concert of the year, held on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the PAC. It’s sure to be a fun and
exciting concert! As always, admission is free. We hope to see you as we send off the class of 2019!
On April 11, 12 and 13, the Stagg Music Department and Drama Club presented its spring musical Chicago! The cast, crew and pit worked tirelessly to put this musical on. Many hours are spent rehearsing the music and coordinating with the cast, which, of course, culminates in an outstanding production! Special thanks go to Mr. Reiff, Ms. Schifano, Mr. Betz, Ms. Donahue, Mr. Fisher and Mr. Mecozzi for making this extraordinary musical come to life!
As the 2018-2019 school year comes to a close, it is also time to gear up the for 2019-2020 Marching Band season! Marching Band (which includes the Color Guard) rehearsals begin in June, and continue through August, when the students attend camp for two weeks. The Marching Band trains in the summer for competitions, and can be heard playing at all home Charger football games. If you are interested in more information regarding the Marching Chargers, please call 708-974-7476 or email Mr. Mecozzi at rmecozzi@ d230.org
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble on an outstanding school year! Highlights of the 2018-2019 performance season include: The Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival at New Trier High School, the annual Pops Concert, the Fall and Spring Craft Shows, the Senior Citizen
Luncheon, The Quarry in Lemont, Slapshots in Midlothian, Palos Hills Community Center, The Christmas Carol Dinner, and the annual Spectrum Concerts!
THANK YOU JAZZ ENSEMBLE FOR A GREAT YEAR!
Stagg High School has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education!
The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the SupportMusic Merit Award, the Music Department answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities and support for the music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
Stagg is one of only eleven schools in the state and one of only ninety-eight schools in the country to receive this year’s award! Congratulations to everyone involved!
About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www. nammfoundation.org.
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Health Services
All students entering 12th grade in the State of Illinois are required to show proof of having received two doses of Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine at least 8 weeks apart with the second dose given on or after their 16th birthday.
The following action is needed from you at this time: Submit proof that your child received two doses of the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine at least 8 weeks apart AND the last dose was given on or after your child’s 16th birthday.
Proof of having received the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine is required and must be sent to the School Nurse as soon as the vaccine is given. The deadline of April 12, 2019 is now past. If you have not done so already, please turn in completed forms to the Health Office as soon as possible. Forms can also be found on the Nurse’s webpage of the Stagg website or your healthcare provider may use their own form.
If submitting documents digitally, follow these steps:
If using a Smartphone: • Click on https://lf.d230.org/Forms/Medical • Fill out the form and upload the document(s). • Provide electronic signature at the bottom of
the form and click submit.
If using a computer (Desktop, laptop, etc.): • Click on https://lf.d230.org/Forms/Medical • Fill out the form and upload the document(s). • Provide electronic signature at the bottom of
the form and click submit.
It’s never too early to start thinking about the required school physical, immunizations and dental examination for high school. Call your doctor to schedule your appointments early to avoid delays in schedule release in August.
Forms are found on the Stagg Nurse’s Page of the school website: https://www.d230.org/domain/133
A packet with information and required forms were handed out to students at Freshman Registration on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Forms have been mailed home to any student who did not attend Freshman Registration. Completed forms were due in the Health Services Office by MAY 1, 2019.
It is important to note that your child will not be able to receive a schedule, begin the school year on the first day of class or participate in athletics until a complete physical and immunization record is received in the Health Services Office.
ATTENTION Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2020
**NEW** for the 2019-2020 School Year!
ATTENTION Incoming Freshman – Class of 2023
School Psychologist Corner Executive functions are cognitive processes that occur in the frontal lobe area of the brain that allow us to plan, organize, make decisions, pay attention, regulate behavior, solve problems and evaluate decisions. This month I will focus on regulation of behavior. There is a saying that is attributed to Thich Nhat Hanh, that goes “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy”. By participating in a smile meditation you can learn how a smile changes your emotions, as well as, change the emotions of others. As the weather is getting warmer you may find yourself spending more time outside. Maybe you are walking or gathering with a group of friends. In any situation remember to engage in a smile meditation. Mindfully smile and notice how that makes you feel, notice what is happening to your body, what changes do you feel? Maybe it is a lighter calmer feeling. Next, extend a smile to someone else and hopefully they will notice some of the same positive changes.
Frank J. Kowalik MA, MEd.S, MCT Stagg School Psychologist
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Nurse’s Office at 708-974-7426.
A new online form submission process is being piloted this year to ease the process of turning in all medical forms for incoming freshman and returning students. The district is excited about the modernization of this process and appreciates families’ patience as we implement the new system. Once submitted, all documents will be reviewed by staff to assure authenticity.
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• In collaboration with the Athletic Director, and with the support of the Executive Board, directs all aspects of Booster Club activities
• Represents the Boosters at school events as requested (Orange and Blue events, Institute Day, etc.)
• Set meeting agenda; direct Booster Club meetings
• Field funding requests and present to Booster Club Board
• Serve as support to the President; coordinate all aspects of Booster Club activities
• Serve as President in the President’s absence; run Booster Club meetings
• Represents the Boosters at school events as requested (Orange and Blue events, etc.)
• Collaborate with and supervise Concessions Committee
• Develops and documents processes and procedures for volunteers, creates necessary signage for operations/pricing, main contact/ lead for any managers or hires, work with school on concession room/building issues. Develop a list of managers to open/close concessions.
• Lead at football games (5 – 6 games)
• Decides if any concession events should be modified/cancelled based on conditions/ volunteer availability.
• Set up refreshment table for 3 Orange and Blue events.
• Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator on volunteer needs
• In conjunction with Athletic Director, Operations Chair and Executive Board, develops concessions schedule and time slots for the year. Identify required events vs optional events.
• Creates sign up opportunities via SignUpGenius. Updates SignUpGenius as necessary.
• Communicates with Athletic Director and coaches any volunteer needs utilizing SignUpGenius.
• Communicates with members via Facebook/ email when necessary to solicit for volunteers.
• Follows up and makes sure volunteers needs are fulfilled – both student and parent volunteers.
• Creates sport concession paper sign-up sheets for Orange and Blue meetings.
• Assist other committees, when requested, to help fill volunteer needs.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
PTO thanks all who donated and volunteered for the staff appreciation event on April 24. Stagg staff look forward to this luncheon every spring. We couldn’t do it without your help!
Senior T-shirts for Sale Stagg’s seniors can commemorate their last year with a T-shirt designed by PTO. The dark blue shirts feature a graphic that includes their graduation year. The shirts cost $10 and will be sold during lunch hours. They can buy one to wear during the senior celebration trip to Six Flags
Great America on May 18-19 or just to show how soon they’ll be charging out of Stagg. Watch for notices in daily announcements and via an e-mail blast to students and parents. Congratulations to all of our seniors!
New PTO Board Members Needed The PTO selects board members in the spring, and additional members are needed! Anyone interested in joining the board should send an e-mail to StaggPTO@gmail.com with contact information. The only requirement is having a student at Stagg or being employed at Stagg, as well as being a member of PTO. Membership fee is $20 per family per year. Sign up online by visiting the District 230 web store and clicking on Stagg PTO. The organization provides a forum for parents to
make connections, supports students and staff by promoting positive change at Stagg, hosts events for staff and offers scholarships to graduating senior students of members.
Window Decals Show your support for Stagg with a 4-inch window decal for $3 or two for $5. The decals, which can be reused, feature the Stagg “S” and Charger horse and say “Stagg Chargers.” They are perfect for showing Stagg spirit on a car, bulletin board or scrapbook. To buy one, drop off or mail a check written to Stagg High School and a note with your name, student’s name and contact information. Mark the envelope Stagg PTO. You can have your student pick it up in the Main Office after we contact you.
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE: We are looking forward to presenting eight accomplished senior student athletes with a $1,250 scholarship at Senior Awards Night on May 8!
CALL TO ACTION: Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to help support A.A. Stagg Athletic programs? We invite and welcome you to share your talents and leadership skills in one of our open Athletic Booster positions for the 2019- 2020 school year.
If you’re interested, please contact the Athletic Boosters at: staggboosters@gmail.com
Vacant Athletic Booster Positions for 2019-2020 Note: Board positions are a full year commitment – July 1 thru June 30
1. President (Full year – approx. 8-10 hours per month}
2. Vice-President (Full year – approx. 6-8 hours per month}
4. Concessions: Operations Chair (Full year – hours vary)
5. Special Event Fundraising Chair
3. Volunteer Coordinator Chairs (Full Year – approx. 8-10 hours a month)
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL
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April Students of the Month
Congratulations to the following students for showing their Charger Pride! They were selected as Stagg Students of the Month for April.
1st row: Nicole Saenz, Business; Campbell Brown, Mathematics; Karolina Wolowiec, Science; Amanda List, Main Office; Abriana Moyzis, FACS; Leah Piekosz, Art; Agata Buzhynskaya, English/EL