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Friday, November 1, 2019Friday, November 1, 2019HS Hornet Happenings NewsletterHS Hornet Happenings Newsletter
Dear Hornet Nation,
We'd like to wish a happy opening to our cast and crew of the Fall musical, Fiddler on the Roof!Ticket sales begin one hour prior to performances tonight, tomorrow and Sunday. Grab those pumpkins and meet us in the student parking lot tomorrow between 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. for our annual Pumpkin Smash sponsored by our AP Environmental Scienceclasses. Mark your calendars to be part of our daily South Pride by attending our Parent Visitation Dayon Thursday, November 14th. This event is held exclusively for current parents/guardians aswell as for 8th Grade parents with future Hornets. Everyone who attends will be required toprovide a photo ID to enter the building. Once you arrive, we will welcome you in the Black andGold Room. I am looking forward to seeing all of you in the hallways, the cafeteria, and thegym. You can arrive anytime throughout the day. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. PS --- If you have not completed the 5Essentials survey for this year, please do it now:https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ Yours in #SouthPride,Arwen Pokorny LypPrincipal
Principal Monthly Videoincluding
Dr. Kari Peronto,Assistant Principal for
Operations
Please click HERE to hearabout Hinsdale South's
upcoming improvements
Parent's CornerParent's Corner
Illinois 5Essentials SurveyParent Participation Needed
On Thursday, a letter went out to all parents encouraging them to please participate in theparent portion of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey for Hinsdale South High School. We'd love tohear your voice. Please read below for more information:
Parents, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in theeighth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate adetailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity willallow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a surveyabout your child’s school.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will beadministered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago on behalf of the IllinoisState Board of Education. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predictimportant student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. Thesefive indicators that affect and predict school success are:• Effective Leaders• Collaborative Teachers• Involved Families• Supportive Environments• Ambitious Instruction
Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at leastthree of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learninggains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials.
Additionally, our district has chosen to provide the optional Parent Supplement survey. If atleast 20 percent of Hinsdale South High School parents complete this survey, a parentsupplement report will also be generated. The parent data will now be reported on the StateReport Card.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions atHinsdale South High School and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will bekept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted December 10through February 14, 2020. The Parent Survey Supplement is available from now throughFebruary 14, 2020. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select DuPage as the county and Hinsdale South as theschool.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports,please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/. If you have anyquestions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 [email protected].
Thank for your help.
Thursday, November 14, 2019Parent Visitation Day at Hinsdale South
Parents are welcome to visit classrooms, attend gym class and enjoy lunch with the studentsduring the school day. Check in with our Greeter, and you will be directed to our Black and
Gold Room for check in.This event is for current and future (8th Grade parents) only.
November 1, 2 & 3, 2019
Tickets:$15 Adults / $10 Students
Tickets will be available1 hour before showtime.
Hinsdale South'sHinsdale South'sMusicalMusical
Fiddler on the Roof
Hinsdale South High School’s awardwinning drama department presents
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof.Mark your calendars and come
see their most recent professional qualityproduction. You won’t be disappointed!
Friday, November 1, 20197:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 2, 20191:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 3, 20191:00 p.m.
Held in the Auditorium
Saturday, November 2, 2019Smashing Pumpkins and Helping the
EarthH.S. Stadium Parking Lot
8:30 to 11:30 amBring your pumpkins to the PUMPKIN SMASH 2019 sponsored byHinsdale South's Environmental Concern Organization & the AP
Environmental Science classes.
Both classes will be taking part in a county-wide event called thePumpkin Smash 2019. The event is organized by SCARCE and will have collection locations
all around DuPage County. The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity forcommunity members to compost their Halloween pumpkins while decreasing landfill waste. The
many benefits of composting and reducing landfill waste are outlined by SCARCE on theirevent website .
#HornetsDoingGoodThings ��
Thank You Science teachers, Adam Hallihan and Kristin Kaduk for all you do!
Click on the flyer for additional information
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019Hinsdale South Post PromFall Craft & Vendor Show
9:00 am to 2:00 pmHinsdale South Cafeteria
Admission: $2.00Free for Children 10 and Under
Come and find unique treats and gifts for the holidays!Enjoy shopping with family and friends.
Click on the picture to the right and read all aboutit.
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - DeadlineAP Exam Registration
AP Exam Registration – Nov 3 DeadlineRegistration for AP Exams at Hinsdale South can only be completed online atwww.TotalRegistration.net/AP/141428. It is helpful to have a credit card or debit cardand your student’s schedule available before beginning the online registration process.
College Board AccountYour student will need to take the additional step of logging into their College Boardaccount and “joining” their AP courses. Click here to see the step by step instructionsthey will be given through their AP class(es).
AP exams cost $100 per test, but this fee is waived if your family was approved for a fee waiverduring the book purchasing process. AP Exam registration must be completed by November3, 2019. If the initial registration deadline is missed, late registration will be available between
November 4 - 13 with an additional late registration fee of $20 per exam.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019ASVAB Testing for Juniors and Seniors
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test7:45 am
Little TheatreThe ASVAB Is a series of eight short subtests designed to help students identify their skills in avariety of areas. Taking the ASVAB test can help students regardless of their plans after highschool because it measures aptitudes that are related to success in different jobs as well as
training and education programs.
For further information please contact our Counseling Office at 630-468-4252.
College Visits at Hinsdale SouthStudents must sign up prior to the visit in the Counseling Office and secure a pass to the visit.
Good NewsGood News
Congratulations & Great Job toHinsdale South's
Dancing with the StarzKathy Lencioni, Social Studies
Department Chair andMatt Rundell, Hinsdale South School
Resource Officer from the DarienPolice Department
Congratulations to Kathy and Matt who rose above and beyondthe challenge and delivered unforgettable dance routines at
Saturday's DWTS fundraiser for the Hinsdale South Foundation that raises money for studentscholarships. Concluding the performance of each dance routine, a panel of judges, including
Hinsdale South principal, Arwen Pokorny Lyp, provided their “expert” commentary andlater voted.
Thank you Hinsdale South & Central staff and friends who supported our dancers!
CongratulationsBoys Cross Country at Regionals
Through all the rain and mud, Hornets qualify for our 10th consecutive Sectional meet!Personal bests for Quartus Rassi 17:42 and Kayden Miller 17:52 and season best for NickBeronio 16:24! Josh Baron and Isiah Lashley ran well considering they both were fresh offmorning ACT tests, and Umair Arshad finished his season with a solid race.
And, Julian Watson is the 2X Regional Champ! He pulled away in the last 1/2 mile to win in15:44. We have now had individual championships in 5 of the last 6 individual Regional meets.
CongratulationsGirls Cross Country at Regionals
On Saturday, through all the rain& mud, Hinsdale South Girls Cross Country had lots of PRsand an awesome effort by all, took 4th at Regionals.
IHSA sectionals are this Saturday for both teams.#SouthPride
Great Job Kirk Hickman, Band DirectorMr. Hickman is getting all our musical future Hornets excited to join the band program in HornetNation! On Thursday, he visited Burr Ridge Middle School and last week, it was Gower Middle
School. #SouthPridePictured below from the left are Middle Schools: Gower and Burr Ridge
Great JobGirls Volleyball
HS Girls Volleyball competed Tuesday in theIHSA Regional and won! On Thursday, they
gave it their all but came up short for theRegional Championship.
CongratulationsDana Sulkson, Teacher of the Quarter
andStanley Radziewicz, Support Staff of the Quarter
We are so thankful for their talent, effort, and positivity.
SOUTHPRIDE
Picture above is Dana Sulkson with her Science class
Below, from the left, 1st row, are: Arwen Pokorny Lyp, Principal, Tony Malone, EquipmentManager, John Addalia, Site Manager, Stanley Radziewicz, Custodial Manager, Patricia
Morgan, Secretary, Dr. Kari Peronto, Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Lisa Elo, Dean andBack Row, from the left are: Joe Radkiewicz and Eric Martzolf, Assistant Principal for
Curriculum
Congratulations Art StudentsHinsdale South's Illusions Art Magazine for the 2018-19 school year was awarded aFirst Place with Special Merit and was named Best Literacy Art Magazine for 2019
by the American Scholastic Press Association.
CongratulationsEditor in Chief
Angel RagasAssistant EditorsNathan Roth and
Mika TarverFaculty Sponsor for Illusions Magazine
Janet Roller-SchmidtArt Department
Patrick Maag, Art Department ChairJennifer Belmonte, Teacher
Allison Sunseri, TeacherJanet Roller-Schmidt, Teacher
Someone You Should Know
Julie GaubatzJulie GaubatzNotable Staff of the Week
DepartmentScience
PositionDepartment Chair
Years as a Hornet15 Years
What Makes Her NotableJulie is an amazing leader for both the
students and staff not only in the sciencedepartment but in the building as a
whole. As an invaluable member of ourDistrict Department Chair Team, Julie isconstantly working on what is best for
students as they learn science. As such,Julie is currently leading, along with Julie
May, the resequencing of the sciencecurriculum for the district to be physics
first.
Favorite Thing About HavingSouth Pride
I love working with students and teacherswho care about one another and careabout the work that we do at South. Ilove that we all rise up to the various
challenges we face daily and in the longrun, and we do it with pride and
optimism. Our students and teachers areamazing, and I love seeing them every
day.
Fun Personal FactI just moved so I could be closer to
school – I used to live 45+ minutes away,and it’s made life so much better!
Athletes of the WeekAthletes of the WeekPresented by Zazzo's Pizza and The Athletic Club
Congratulation Athletes for the Week of October 21st
Olivia RogersGirls Cross Country
Congratulations to our Athlete of the WeekOlivia Rogers. Olivia brought her “A race” to
the IHSA Regional meet at MidlothianMeadows on Saturday. Olivia ran a LIFETIMEPERSONAL RECORD race with a 43 secondimprovement and a time of 21:15. She moved
up to help our team by finishing as our 3rdrunner and finishing the race in place. The
Lady Hornets finished 4th as a team to qualifyfor the Sectional meet this Saturday atThornridge High School. Olivia and her
teammates are looking for an awesome raceat Sectionals to hopefully qualify for the
STATE MEET as a team for the 1st time inHinsdale South School history!!
Congrats, Olivia!Congratulations on a great meet and
good luck at Sectionals!
Nick BeronioBoys Cross Country
Congratulations to our Athlete of the WeekNick Beronio. Nick, a 4-year varsity runner,placed in the top-10 at the IHSA RegionalMeet for the 3rd straight year, helping the
Hornets qualify for the Sectional Meet. Nick,one of our co-captains, has been a rock in
the Hornets’ lineup this year, placing amongour top 3 runners in every meet this year. His
leadership and consistent work ethic makehim a great example for our young team.
Congrats, Nick!Congratulations on a great meet and
good luck at Sectionals!
Athletic InformationAthletic InformationClick on any of the links below
Athletic Results from10/21 - 10/27/2019
Athletic Calendar forSporting Events
Archived Athletesof the Week
Events held at Hinsdale South from11/1 - 11/9/2019
Hinsdale South Athletic Club
HINSDALE SOUTH WINTER SPORTSONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Click HERE to registerALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A CURRENT ATHLETIC PHYSICAL ON FILE
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE / TRY OUT FOR ANY WINTER SPORTClick HERE for the Athletic Physical Form
Upcoming School EventsUpcoming School EventsNovember 1, 2 & 3, 2019
Hinsdale South's Musical Fiddler on the RoofFriday, November 1, 2019
7:00 pmSaturday, November 2, 2019
1:00 pm and 7:00 pmSunday, November 3, 2019
1:00 pmHeld in the Auditorium
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019Pumpkin Smash 2019
8:30 to 11:30 am - Stadium Parking LotAND
Hinsdale South Post PromFall Craft & Vendor Show
9:00 am to 2:00 pm - Hinsdale South Cafeteria
Sunday, November 3, 2019Sunday, November 3, 2019Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local daylight time is about to reach 2:00 am, clocks are turned backward 1 hourto 1:00 am local standard time instead.
ANDAP Exam Registration DEADLINE
Monday, November 4Monday, November 4LATE START
Classes begin at 8:50 am
Wednesday, November 6Wednesday, November 6South Pride Day
ANDTechnology Center at COD Field Trip
for Sophomores & Juniors
Friday, November 8Friday, November 8Hall of Fame Ceremony
Monday, November 11Monday, November 11LATE START
Classes begin at 8:50 am
Wednesday, November 13Wednesday, November 138th Grade Band Festival
Thursday, November 14Thursday, November 14Parent Visitation Day at Hinsdale South
Beginning 8:00 am
ANDBoard Meeting - Committee of the Whole
6:00 pm - Hinsdale Central
Saturday, November 16Saturday, November 16IMEA Jazz Festival
Monday, November 18Monday, November 18LATE START
Classes begin at 8:50 am
Wednesday, November 20Wednesday, November 20Fall Athletic Awards
7 pm
Saturday, November 23Saturday, November 23IMEA ALL District Band/Choir/Orchestra Festival
Monday, November 25Monday, November 25REGULAR START DAY
Classes begin at 8:00 amAND
Board Meeting - Regular Action Meeting6:00 pm - Hinsdale Central
Wednesday, November 27Wednesday, November 27Thursday, November 28Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29Friday, November 29NO SCHOOL
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