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PROVISO RISINGPROVISO RISINGDistrict 209 News

Stanley S. Fields, Ph.D.“Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here” said Alice. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to” replied the cat. The admonition from the pages of Alice in Wonderland applies to us as well in the Proviso Township High Schools community.

Results from valid, reliable assessments will be our only consideration for planning, organizing and delivering instruction. Textbooks and any and all other tools that have been historically utilized for planning, organizing and delivering instruction will not be utilized. It may be an excellent textbook, the best lesson plan, or an exceptional curriculum package, but if students are not demonstrating profi ciency with valid, reliable assessments, what is the value? We must be passionately focused on results only.

The Pearson Benchmark software provides valid, reliable assessments that are aligned with the state learning standards and PSAE/ACT objectives, and organized by courses identifi ed with our graduation and classifi cation policies. By planning, organizing and delivering instruction subject only to the valid, reliable assessments maintained with the Benchmark software, we have restricted the variables impacting student profi ciency, that are within our domain of control, to the planning, organizing and delivery of instruction. If students are not demonstrating profi ciency with the valid, reliable assessments from Benchmark, then we must modify the planning, organizing and/or delivery of instruction. This model provides “real time” valid, reliable feedback for both students and staff to affect instructional strategies on a continuous basis to ensure profi ciency.

Please note the D209 strategic plan, “Proviso Rising”, posted on our website, pths209.org. After careful review of the strategies outlined and processes defi ned, it is evident that we are committed to continuous improvement through monitoring and adjusting activity to meet or exceed desired results across all District operations.

The best is yet to come!

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

IMPORTANT DATES

IN THIS ISSUE

July 4 ......................... Independence Day (No School)

July 16 – 20 ............... 11th Annual Michael Finley Camp at East

July 20 ....................... Summer School Ends

July 23 – 27 ............... Staff Development Week (PMSA Campus)

August 4 ................... Family & Senior Citizen Health Fair at PMSA

President’s Message ..........p.2Board News .......................p.2Principal’s Corner .............p.3Students: Farewell .............p.4Students: Graduation .........p.4Students: Scholarships ......p.5Students: Highlight ...........p.6Proviso ..............................p.6Parents ...............................p.7Tidbits ...............................p.7Community .......................p.8

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Emanuel “Chris” Welch, J.D.The 2006-2007 school year has come to a close. In amazing ceremonies held for the second year at the UIC Pavilion, Proviso East and West High Schools saw more than 900 seniors cross the stage to receive their diplomas. It was a proud moment for all of us on the Board of Education because these graduation numbers clearly show that Proviso is Rising.

During the commencement exercises, I told all of the graduates that with their diplomas, they have been given a key tool that will help them achieve their life’s goals. I concluded by telling each graduate that it is our sincere wish for every graduate to have success in all their endeavors, courage in all their struggles, understanding in all that is new to them, wisdom to choose what is right and to do what is good, perseverance in all they undertake, and serenity and peace in the knowledge that they are not alone, and that they are loved by us all here at Proviso. We wish them well!

As these new graduates move forward to build fulfi lling and successful lives, we must take an opportunity to applaud other Proviso graduates who are already leaving their marks on society. During the month of June, Proviso West graduate Lee Archambault spent 13 days in space as a member of the Shuttle Atlantis crew, and Proviso East graduates Michael Finely and Shannon Brown battled it out in the NBA Finals. These three graduates are just a few examples of what Proviso has offered the world. In the coming weeks and months, we will look to honor our graduates in some special way. Please look for additional information on our website, www.pths209.org, and join us as we salute graduates who truly are Nothing But the Best!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

New Board of Education Seated, Offi cers ElectedThe Reorganizational Meeting of the District 209 Board of Education was held on Tuesday evening, May 8. Following the swearing in of new members Robert Cox and Robin Foreman, as well as incumbent Theresa Kelly, Chris Welch was elected by the Board to serve as

President. Daniel Adams was elected by the Board to serve as Vice President and Sue Henry was elected to serve as Secretary. Outgoing Board members Shirley Madlock and Gary Marine were honored with plaques and a brief reception.

BOARD NEWS

Exiting Board members: Gary Marine and Shirley MadlockNewly elected Board members Robert Cox, Theresa Kelly and Robin Foreman are sworn in by Board secretary Sue Henry.


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PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

PMSA Principal: Ed MoyerAs the 2006-07 school year ends, I’d like to refl ect upon our accomplishments this past year and look forward to the

opportunities that lay before us. We as a community have much to be proud of, and we must understand the work that remains to be done. It will take us coming together, collectively and in small groups, setting aside personal agendas and using the courage of our convictions for strength, to accomplish our goals. I know we will be successful.

In physics, chaos is defi ned as confusion and disorder, a state where behavior is so unpredictable that it appears random. To a large degree, that is the state in which we have been over the past few years. Through discipline, hard work, and commitment, we are moving out of this mode, into one where procedures and practices are more reliable. Such stability is necessary if we are to address our main purpose - maximizing student achievement. At the Academy, we have reached a level of security with our procedures that allow us to work effi ciently and effectively. I am quite proud of our administrative support staff for all their dedication and hard work to make this possible.

As a market-driven school, we have the additional complication of ensuring a viable product that families of this district continue to believe in and buy into. Without applicants, our reason for being ceases. To ensure this viability, our admissions process will continue to be examined and refi ned. The process must be fair, just, and blind to differences. Analysis of three years of admissions data support confi dence in the integrity of the process, and we will remain vigilant in our commitment. With an invited class next year of 177 students, it appears that many families share our confi dence. We are grateful for their support.

The opportunities that lay before us in the coming years include the development of Python athletics, the expansion of course offerings, and the implementation of the student research program. Each of these is an ill-structured, real-world problem that must be worked to a satisfactory solution. Constraints of time, money, and personnel provide boundaries in which these solutions must be formed. It will take creativity, imagination, and dedication to meet these challenges. One of my favorite movies is “Apollo 13,” and I’m reminded of the scene where Gene Krantz, the NASA Flight Director, overhears two people worrying about the negative publicity this event will bring to the space program. Krantz corrects them, pointing out that bringing the wounded spacecraft home will be viewed as NASA’s fi nest hour. Failure is not an option. Bringing the Academy home as a fully-developed academic institution that prepares students for all aspects of their future will be our fi nest hour.

Proviso East Principal: Milton Patch The administration from Proviso East would like to take this time to say thank you to the parents who have entrusted the

development of their young adults with the Proviso East academic community. Throughout the course of this past school year the growth of our young people has been exciting to watch. As we assist our students in navigating the waters of academia as well as in their social and emotional development, I have seen our entire student body mature and begin to push the academic bar higher.

As I look back at our year in review, we at Proviso East are most proud of our young people who seized the opportunity to show how talented they truly are. Senior Keyana Ray, who won this years BET Writing contest which resulted in the fi lm “Refl ections” being fi lmed at Proviso East we congratulate on a job well done. To our state ranked boys and girls basketball teams and the senior student leadership who were responsible for reaching the sweet sixteen, we say good luck in college. Ten of the eleven Proviso East senior football players received athletic scholarships. Our student performers in “The Amen’s Corner”, you did a marvelous job and we look forward to more exciting dramatic productions in the upcoming school year. The award winning Proviso East Band stole the show performing in the Southern University (Baton Rouge), Homecoming Parade and with the Jazz Band performance at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The students showed remarkable poise while entertaining thousands of people.

The class of 2007 participated in the fi rst senior class trip with over 100 students enjoying “Senior Week” activities at Disney World in Florida. The class of 2007, set the stage for all classes to follow with a spectacular trip and I enjoyed seeing our fi rst time fl yers experiencing take offs and landings. It was an unforgettable experience.

Finally, 417 students graduated on Sunday, May 20th at the UIC Pavilion. The class of 2007 received $2,756,320.00 worth of scholarship money and they are to be congratulated on a job well done. Valedictorian “Quinnton Harris” received the all expenses paid (four years) Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Award and will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

As we begin to prepare for the 2007-2008 school year, I would like to remind parents and students of the importance of arriving to school and to class on time. Our student management plan will include a “Loss of Privileges” approach to increasing student attendance and academic performance. This approach will award students for exhibiting and achieving specifi c behavioral and academic goals. It is our expectation that students will be punctual to school and to class and that they will exhibit the proper social/emotional growth to improve academic performance.

Proviso West Principal: Alexis WallaceThe year has ended and the new academic year is on the horizon. Proviso West believes in Celebration Weekend. This

year we began with Prom at the Rosemont Hyatt on Friday, May 18, 2007. It was well attended and everyone looked spectacular and were on their best behavior. On Saturday, many of the students went to Great America or attended the student-directed plays that evening. On Sunday, May 20, nearly 5,000 guests celebrated with our 545 graduates, at the UIC Pavilion. Our students did well and showed that they have the spirit and the ability to be “Nothing but the Best.”

I must thank our students for all of their hard work in not only academics but also in athletics. We know that we must continue to improve; however, we have achieved some of our goals this year. We have so much of which to be proud and we will set new goals during our leadership camp scheduled in the fall.

I would also like to thank those teachers and staff members who realized that our students are a precious commodity that we must continue to mold, guide and treat them as if they are our own family. We are Panthers, and we are “Nothing but the Best.”


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STUDENTS

So long, Farewell, Aufwiedersehn, Adeiuby Judy Kaufman - Proviso West GraduateEveryone always says that high school followed by college is the best four years of your life. As much as I have had a great time in high school, I desperately hope that all of these people are all completely wrong.

High school is just a stepping stone on the way to real life. Honestly, we still need to get a pass to go to the bathroom, but soon we will all grow up. Hopefully, most of us who are going to college will succeed there, and those who can not go to college will make a good life for themselves despite hardship.

The carefree four years of high school do have one thing going for them, and that is simply that they are care free for the most part. I’ve stressed out over this paper all year, and who knows how many of the papers get read on the release dates, and how many just get thrown out, but that’s why we try so hard in high school, to fi gure out what is really important.

I have learned that family and friends are essential to a healthy and productive existence. Without family support, a child gets cheated out of their primary source of love, and without friends, there is no one to talk you down when you are irritated with your family. If one link breaks, there goes the whole chain.

“The idle mind is the Devil’s playground.” And the number one most important life lesson gathered from high school is to concentrate on getting involved in things that you love, and that will make you a better and more interesting person. If something interests you, sign up!

You’re into music and dance, Paws, PIP, Choir, Band, Orchesis, the list is pages long. You’ve always wanted to see more of the world than the little corner we live in, talk to Mrs. Wallace about next year’s Europe trip, I promise she won’t bite. I went this year, and I learned so much in the nine days we were there that my head was about to explode, but everything was beautiful and eye opening, and it is an experience I will never forget. If all you want to do in the whole wide world is go to college, buddy up to Ms. Andrews ASAP, keep your grades up, and maybe join an academic team like Math Team or Academic Decathlon. Both of these are actually really fun. Do you constantly complain about how bad the Proviso Sports Teams are? Join one of the lesser participated in sports like swimming, volleyball, or tennis. Everyone gets to play, and you make friends that you will know for the rest of your high school career.

In the end, what you do in high school will be overshadowed by what you do with your life. There is so much life after high school, so make the most of it by applying what you learn in high school. It’s been fun, and I will miss everyone. Good luck, so long, farewell, aufwierdersehn, adeiu.

GRADUATION 2007; PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS AWARDS DIPLOMAS TO MORE THAN 900 GRADUATES;Proviso Township High Schools awarded more than 900 diplomas during their annual graduation ceremonies at UIC Pavilion on Sunday, May 20, 2007. The occasion marks the second year for Proviso East and Proviso West commencements to take place in one of Chicago’s fi nest arenas, the UIC Pavilion. More than 10,000 people, including new graduates, guests, faculty and administrators attended commencement ceremonies.

Congratulations Class of 2007This year’s graduating classes featured a number of students that achieved exemplary academic awards and scholarships to some of the country’s top colleges and universities. Proviso West college career counselor Stefanie Andrews indicated of the estimated 546 graduates, 467 surveys were tabulated to provide the following information: 30% will attend a 4-year school; 40% will attend a 2-year school; 4% will attend a trade/vocational/technical school; and 1% will enter the military. About 8% of the students are undecided.

The list continues at Proviso East where college career counselor Paula Howard said approximately two-thirds of the tabulated surveys concluded that between 50%-60% of the students plan to attend either a 4-year or 2-year college/university/technical school.


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Accredited colleges/universities Proviso students accepted to

AURORA UNIVERSITYBENEDICTINE UNIVERSITYBLACKBURN COLLEGECHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITYCOLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGODEPAUL UNIVERSITYDOMINICAN UNIVERSITYEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYELMHURST COLLEGEILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGEILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITYNORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVNORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYOLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITYQUINCY UNIVERSITYROBERT MORRIS COLLEGEROCKFORD COLLEGEROOSEVELT UNIVERSITYSOUTHERN ILL UNIVERSITY SIU-EDWARDSVILLEUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CAUNIVERSITY OF IOWAWESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYMORGAN STATE, MORRIS STATE UNIVERSITYFORT HAYS UNIVERSITYCHICAGO STATENORTHEASTERNCENTRAL STATESOUTHERN ILLINOISUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASPURDUEPRATT UNIVERSITYMISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATEFLORIDA STATEART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOXAVIER UNIVERSITYMONMOUTH COLLEGESOUTH CAROLINA STATECENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITYPENN STATECLARK ATLANTAAURORA UNIVERSITYJACKSON STATELANGSTON UNIVERSITYLEWIS UNIVERSITYDELAWARE STATE

Proviso West total scholarship money awarded: $2,145,124.00

Proviso East total scholarship money awarded: $2,756,320.00

Martin Anderson – Pepsi and American Legion Courtney Barden – Texas Southern Scholarship Gregory Blackwell – UPS earn and learn Scott Brandt – Triton Scholars Laquita Brown – Pullman Scholarship, Troost scholarship; NU scholarship Passion Burcy – NIU Minority Scholarship Demarco Burgs – Humana Health Services Kyle Burnett – CSU Band Scholarship Medrick Bussie – Westlake Scholarship Briana Carter – Presidential Scholarship Heather Conlin – Pepsi Scholarship; Tivoli Theater Scholarship; Ignatius Scholarship; American LegionErick Cortez – UPS Earn and Learn Ashley Davila – Presidential Scholarship Shaunice Davis – Westlake Scholarship Michael Deluca – UIUC scholarship; American Legion; Masters and Law (PTHS) Karina Diaz – Lincoln Scholarship Tamesha Dilworth – DCFS Scholarship Aquila Dortch – Volunteer Service Award Stacey Dunn – GVSU Scholarship Tamara Brown-Dyer – LU Band Scholarship Myshimia English – Lincoln University Andrew Fair – University of Idaho Scholarship Stephanie Ferguson – WVCC Athletic Scholarship Kyle Fleszewski – Norwich University scholarship Adriana Flores – Pepsi; Wallace scholarship Molly Galante – Triton Scholars Ana Gama – Balfour Scholarship Miguel Garcia – Morton College Scholarship Maria Gonzalez – HispanoFest Lamar Graves – Lincoln University Music Jason Grenier – Purdue University ROTC Ashley Herrera – Elmhurst/Dean’s Scholarship Irene Herrera – Westwood Scholarship Trenace Higgins – NIU Scholarship Justin Hightower – UIS Scholarship Shannon Hillery – GVSU Scholarship Nigel Jackson – IN State University Scholarship Isaiah Johnson – LU Band Scholarship John Kappel – ROTC scholarship Judith Kaufman – Troost; Boutin Scholarship; Key Club partial; Tomporowski; Purdue Scholarship Anika Lamar – RMC Scholarship Ubaldo Loera – LU Band Scholarship Greg McElroy – UIC scholarship Jazmine McKinney – UIUC scholarship; Taggert Charlette Mebane – TN State Scholarship Tanesha Members – RMC Scholarship Kelsea Mills – Marquette Scholarship; Comcast Scholarship; Key Club Jacarla Mitchell – Dean’s Scholarship; 20th Century Club; Wallace ScholarshipCesar Navarez – Teamster Scholarship Wisdom Nwafor – Shorebank Scholarship Ricardo Ortega – Tomporowski Angel Parks – HBCU Scholarship; Tomporowski Darramia Perteet – Lakeland College; Art scholarship Chris Peterka – OSU Scholarship; Sutherland Rochon Redmond – UTI Scholarship Shannon Robaczewski – Dean Scholarship; Balfour Darlene Rogers – ONU Scholarship Jonathan Rogers – Lincoln Tech Samantha Sances – Westlake Scholarship Latasha Segers – WVCC Scholarship Mitzy Serrano – Troost; DePaul Scholarship Tyara Simpson – Dominican Scholarship Martice Sims – Quincy University Vanessa Stopka – Westlake Scholarship Demetrius Sudduth – TSU tuition scholarshipBradford Traywick – Prairie View Scholarship Krishma Verma – Gottleib Nina Walters – Evansville ScholarshipHoward Weathersby – Blackburn College Scholarship Lillian Williams – USOEP Scholarship Nicole Williams – Drake Scholarship; Troost Maria Young – Westlake Scholarship Marcus Young – UIC Scholarship

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPSFOOTBALL DIVISION I Clifton Stuckey – Fordham University Joshua Jenkins – College of Holy Cross Raymond Sankey – Illinois State University DIVISION IIMarlone Chenault – McKendree College Simeon Haynes – McKendree College Jefferey Johnson – Bemidji State University Lafayette Tucker – McKendree College Phillip Howlett – McKendree CollegeJUNIOR COLLEGEClifton Smith – College of Dupage Qrentis Burrell – College of Dupage Prentis Burrell – College of Dupage DIVISION IIIRobert Butler – Aurora University Brandon Barry – Northpark University Marcus Gordon – Northpark University Derrick Davis – Northpark University Terrell Berry – Northpark University BOY’S BASKETBALLJacob Pullen – Kansas State University Tydus Townsend – Parkland CollegeNathan Fuqua – East Central University Keith Miller – Robert Morris GIRL’S BASKETBALLCarolyn Richardson – Robert Morris College Michelle Perry – Aurora University VOLLEYBALLAriell Wilson – Penn State University BOY’S TRACK & FIELDMichael Morrison – University of Chicago BASEBALL Deonard Wade – Oakton College PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPSQuinnton Harris – Best Buy Children’s Foundation Diane Burdett – Comcast Rubin Echevarria – Gottlieb Memorial Hospital MAYWOOD CHAMBER/YARBROUGH SCHOLARSHIPBeatrice Fairchild Quinnton HarrisAmy Hudson PROVISO EAST GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPSDiane Burdett – PepsiDominique Burnside – Pepsi Robert Butler – Pepsi Dominique Davis – Proviso East Alumni Dominique Dixon – Proviso East AlumniArchris Douglas – Master’s Law Ana Estrada – Class of 55; Lampton Beatrice Fairchild – Proviso East Alumni Christopher Figaro – Millikin Nekeisha Frison – Class of 55 Javia Harris – Pepsi & BakerQuinnton Harris – Pepsi Rochelle Goodwin – Master’s LawKiara Paige – Class of 77Juiette Payne – 20th Century Jeremy Porter – Millikin; Proviso East AlumniLakeisha Purchase – Ebbert Juan Rangel – Master’s Law Alicia Robinson – Art Tiara Sheppard – Taggart Francisca Torres – Master’s Law

Proviso East High School Scholarship Recipients

Proviso West High School Scholarship Recipients


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STUDENTS

PROVISO

Retirees Susie W. Crain, Secretary to the Superintendent, DistrictDollie Durham, Security, EastJoseph A. Hendricks, Dean of Students, WestPatricia E. Imburgia, Manager of Human Resources, DistrictMargie D. Jordan, Business Education Department, EastBenjamin J. Kus, Special Education Department, EastFrank L. Montgomery, Assistant Principal for Student Life, WestRosann M. Pasqualini, Business Offi ce Clerk, EastDorothy H. Ray, Secretary, WestParamaysvari Retty-Cannon, Secretary, DistrictMartha J. Rodziewicz, Guidance Department, EastJose Santiago, Director of Facilities, DistrictAgostino Troisi, Custodian, East

25 years of serviceGiuseppe Casciaro, Athletic Equipment Manager, EastFred Gianneschi, Building Manager, EastKenneth E. Huebner, English Department Chair, EastStephen Knox, Vocational Adjunct Counselor, DistrictMark A. Twarog, Computer Support Technician, East

Master’s Degree or DoctorateGregory P. Baker, Social Studies Department, West, MastersSeamus P. Brennan, Business Education Department, West, MastersAlison R. Callaghan, English Department, West, MastersJohn S. Desmond, English Department, West, MastersMichael D. Detloff, Business Education Department, East, MastersRebecca C. Hochstein, Science Department, East, MastersNikita R. Johnson, Business Manager, District, DoctorateOrelle M. Pinto, Science Department, West, MastersKeldra L. Rabichow, English Department, West, MastersTamara J. Robinson, Mathematics Department, East, MastersEmily M. Schwartz, Art Department, East, Masters

Faculty & Staff Retirement Dinner Each spring, District offi cials celebrate their faculty and staff during a reception and dinner program. This year’s event was held at The Drake Hotel Oak Brook on Friday, May 18, 2007. Those honored included: retirees, employees with 25 years of service, and employees who have received a Master’s or Doctorate degree. District offi cials, staff, faculty and guests were on hand to congratulate those individuals for their years of distinguished service to the Proviso Township High Schools.

Quinnton Harris - Proviso East“I have grown tremendously from the time I spent at Proviso East both academically and socially. I am proud of the close relationships I have built with my teachers and fellow students. I feel well-prepared to move into the next phase of my life.”

Quinnton Harris has earned a 4.0 GPA and is the valedictorian of his graduating class. He will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a full scholarship. He plans to major in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in

Automotive or Architectural Design. Quinnton also received the Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Award and Pepsi scholarship. His activities included Speech Team, Math Team, Pep Squad, Peer Mediator and Tutor, NHS, and Youth Alive. Last summer, Quinnton participated in MITES, a rigorous six-week enrichment program for promising high school juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science, engineering, and entrepreneurship. For more information on MITES visit: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/news_events/classof06.html.

Tyara Simpson - Proviso West“Despite the challenges, continue to push and carry on with your goals.”

Most teenagers at the age of 16 are starting their sophomore year of high school, but for Tyara Simpson, she is preparing to begin her freshman year at Dominican University in River Forest. Tyara, who obtained a full scholarship, graduated from Proviso West with a 4.0 GPA. She plans to major in Communications with a minor in Psychology or Spanish. During her tenure at Proviso, Tyara was a member of National Honor Society, Multi-Cultural Club, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Speech Team.

Christopher Peterka - Proviso West“Make the best of the opportunities you are given and make the best of what you have.”

Christopher Peterka, an Illinois State Scholar and Academic Athlete of the Year graduated with a 3.7 GPA. In the fall, he will attend Ohio State on a full scholarship and will major in business. While at Proviso, Christopher participated in baseball, cross country, in-door track, chess team, band and the decathlon team. Last summer, Christopher attended Eastern Illinois to participate in a political science camp for high school students.

Retirees left to right: Joseph Hendricks, Martha Rodziewicz, Benjamin Kus, Dollie Durham, Susie Crain, and Frank Montgomery


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PARENTS

Parent Notifi cation! Registration packets have been mailed out for the 2007-2008 school year. Early registration dates are: April 9 through July 13, 2007. Early registration fee is $150.00 with 50% rebate if the registered parent attends at least one school event per quarter (See list below). Late registration dates are: July 16 throughout the school year. Late registration fee is $250.00 with 50% rebate if the registered parent attends at least one school event per quarter. Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will have fees waived pending completion of all proper documentation and fi nal acceptance pending approval based on Federal regulations. If an application is denied, regular registration fees will apply based on the date form is submitted. Students will be placed on obligations for registration fees not paid. A list of activities are below for parents to choose from throughout the year:

• Back to School Night• Take Your Parents to School Day• Parent/Teacher Conference• PTA Meeting• Booster Club athletic/activity event volunteer• Report Card Pickup• Athletic competition (HOME) – list will be available• Student Club events – list will be available • Field Trip Chaperone (Other volunteer opportunities TBA throughout the year)

TIDBITS

Construction to Transform East and West School Buildings Currently, Proviso East and Proviso West high Schools are engaged in major construction projects that will strengthen the support of its academic, athletic and student programs, while also solidifying the district’s commitment to developing vibrant residential facilities for students, staff and community members.

For more information on upgrades, visit our website at: www.pths209.org

District 209 Secures Physical Education Program Grant (PEP)Proviso Township High Schools District 209 was recently awarded a Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant worth more than $400,000 by the United States Department of Education Offi ce of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. The Physical Education Program grant has two primary objectives: to help students make progress toward meeting state standards in physical education; and to help students increase their physical activity. To achieve these program objectives, funds can be used in a variety of ways, including curriculum development and implementation, professional development, fi tness assessments, and equipment purchases. For additional information about the PEP grant please visit:

www.ed.gov/osdfs.

Lee Archambault, Proviso West Graduate Pilots Space MissionProviso West graduate, Pilot Lee Joseph Archambault, an Air Force colonel with over 4,250 fl ight hours in more than 30 different aircraft serves as the pilot for STS-117. The shuttle launched at 7:38 p.m. on Friday, June 8th for a 13-day mission.

Congratulations Col. Archambault!


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COMMUNITY

District 209 and West Suburban Senior Services invite you to a Family & Senior Citizen Health Fair on Saturday, August 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy.

Admission, Snacks, Health Screens, Family Portraits and Party Bingo.

Proviso West Teams Up With Fox Chicago

Proviso West teams up with FOX Chicago to put together the most robust High School video website in the country through a program called FoxJox. Students enrolled in video production classes will shoot, produce and edit video coverage of a high school athletic, arts, or academic event. This exciting opportunity is scheduled to pilot in the fall.

Alumni Battle for NBA Title

Proviso congratulates former Proviso East alum Michael Finley of the San Antonio Spurs and Shannon Brown of the Cleveland Cavaliers for a great NBA season. Both teams played against each other in the 2007 NBA fi nals. With a 4-0 series sweep, the Spurs joined the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls as the only teams in NBA history to win four titles. In his eleventh NBA season, Finley celebrates his fi rst NBA title.

Note: Proviso East will host The 11th Annual Michael Finley Basketball Camp July 16-20. For more information call: (773) 436-4881.

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Angela L. McDaniel, EditorFor comments or story suggestionsemail: [email protected]

District 209 strategic initiatives are built on:

These cornerstones represent the four groups who have the critical responsibilities for achieving the District mission, vision, and goals: the Proviso Team members (faculty, administrators, staff), the Students, the Parents, and the Community.

The Vision of Proviso Township High Schools is to be the BEST HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT in the state of Illinois.

The Mission of Proviso Township High Schools is to provide opportunities for successful experience so that upon graduation the satisfi ed student may pursue any avenue of choice.

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