November/December 2015 Volume 21.3

SPRING WOOD NEWS

Conference Champs

This year’s cross country teams exceeded each and every goal they created for themselves! At each of our meets before conference, Spring Wood had at least three runners place in the top ten within each of the four grade level events. On Monday, October 5th, Spring Wood participated in the conference meet against their five surrounding conference middle schools; Roselle Middle, Westfield, Medinah, Peacock and Wood Dale. Jonathan Summers placed second and Vincente Bernal placed sixth for the 8th grade boys and overall the team placed 3rd in conference. Dustin Zaprzalka, 6th grade, placed seventh, Jackson Kent, 7th grade, placed ninth and Victor Alvarez, 6th grade, placed eleventh for the 6th and 7th grade boys and overall the team placed 2nd in conference. Miriam Slimane, 7th grade, placed second and Vanessa Armstrong, 7th grade, placed fourteenth for the 7th and 8th grade girls and the team placed 5th overall in conference. Bella Witt was the first place conference champion while Paulina Lucer placed second, Isabelle Wilson placed eighth and Rori Thorsen placed ninth for the 6th grade girls and overall the 2015 6th grade girls were conference champions. The coaches, Mr. Benages, Mr. Foege and Ms. Brester would like to congratulate our entire team on a great season and we are looking forward to next year.

Band Spaghetti Dinner The Spring Wood Band hosted a Spaghetti Dinner on October 16 that was well attended and the Spring Wood Band entertained – a great night for all!

Camp Duncan – October 26, 2015 Here are some shots from the 6

th grade field trip

to Camp Duncan. The weather was perfect and as you can see a good time was had by all.

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Halloween STEM Program

The Regional Office of Education worked with Spring Wood staff to bring an exciting science activity to our students on October 29.

Electrifying Experiences The DuPage Regional Office of Education will host another STEM activity exploring the science, technology, engineering, and math of electricity on Tuesday, December 8 from 2:45 to 4:15 in room 212. Space is limited (first 40 students). We are hoping to host more of these activities: Who Dunnit Forensics on January 19, Robotic Rumble on February 25, and Break the Code on April 26.

Intramurals

Spring Wood has an Intramural Program that has had students involved after school in a variety of activities. Although we are somewhat limited in what we can offer, students are excited to be a part of it.

Mission Statement Our mission at Spring Wood is to work together to provide a safe and orderly environment that inspires and challenges the whole individual to become a contributing citizen and a life-long learner.

Vision Statement Spring Wood Middle School provides an environment that fosters the development of social and academic success for all.

Important Notice Unfortunately, our community is no different than any other in this country. There are convicted sex offenders living in our neighborhoods. You can check the Illinois State Police website for the location of sex offenders. The website is www.isp.state.il.us/sor/ Through this site you can become aware of any offenders that may reside in your area. This information is provided not to alarm you, but to keep you informed.

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Veterans’ Day

A special thank you to Mr. Karner, the 8

th grade

teachers, and the Spring Wood PTO for making it possible for our 8

th graders to attend and honor

our veterans at the ceremony held in Streamwood on Veterans’ Day. Our students were able to meet with and speak to many veterans. Once again our school was the only school to participate.

Flu season is upon us. Let’s keep our

school healthy!

The flu is a serious illness. On average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year because of complications from the flu. Influenza causes more hospitalizations among young

children than any other vaccine-preventable disease.

What YOU can do:

Get vaccinated! The single best way to protect against seasonal flu and its potential severe complications is for children (and adults) to get a seasonal influenza vaccine each year. Flu vaccination is recommended for children aged 6 months and older.

Make healthy choices at school and at home

that can help prevent the flu and spreading

the flu to others.

Children, parents, and staff should take the following everyday preventive actions:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve, not your hand.

Wash your hands often with soap and

water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or

mouth. Germs spread this way.

To find a flu clinic near you, go to www.flu.gov

Barnes & Noble Night

Many thanks to our Spring Wood Band and Chorus and all the students and parents (and the Spring Wood PTO) for coming out to Barnes and Noble and making it a special night on Friday, November 13.

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Attention Athletes and Potential Athletes If a student is interested in trying out/participating in a sport, the student needs to sign up in the Commons during their lunch period. Students must have a physical that is less than a year old on file here in the Spring Wood Office. Coaches will post a list of students who are eligible to participate. If the student’s name is not posted, more than likely he/she does not have a current physical. Students can verify physical status any morning before classes in the Spring Wood Health Office. Reminder: the physical is only good for one calendar year. Boys’ basketball and Pep Squad will be underway shortly and the Volleyball season and Track season will be here before you know it.

8th

Graders and Parents of 8th

Grade

Students Students need to remember that attendance at the promotion ceremony (tentatively May 25, 5:00 PM, at Lake Park West Campus gymnasium) is considered a privilege, and is therefore, one that must be earned. Eighth grade students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.75, at least a 1.75 grade point average for the third trimester, pass the Constitution tests, and not have any unpaid fees/fines in order to attend the promotion ceremony and receive a diploma. Students need to be aware that student behavior leading up to the actual ceremony can also have an impact on this privilege.

Honor Roll – 1st Trimester We are very proud of the following students for earning Honor Roll status during the 1

st

Trimester.

6th

Grade Honor Roll – GPA 3.0 to 3.49 Alexander Smith, Allen, Jordan

Andujar, Yahaira Badzovic, Jesus

Bell, Alexander Beltran, Asbel

Benavides, Atziri Bloomingbird, Kayla

Botefuhr, Sarah Caruso, Kyle

Catalano, Jonna Combs, Elliot

Curry, Kristiana Dalcollo, Jacob

Dar, Ehaad De La Rosa Carrera, Valeria

Dolecki, Makayla Garrett, Ethan

Gill, Gurshan Giraldo, Jaden

Gochev, Alekzander Gresham, Mariah

Guzman, Alexandra Hamblin, Devin

Harkowski, Nicole Head, Armani

James, Latajia Juarez, Diego

Juarez, Michael Kamran, Tamseel

Lekawski, Hubert Lenz, Tyler

Lewis, Mary Lugo, Jovana

Martinez, Hannah Mustafa, Kaab

Pieloch, Brian Poulos, Benjamin

Quintana, Nicholas Rietveld, Lucas

Rivas, Samara Romero, Jorge

Salamone, Jovan Smietana, Konrad

Sra, Muskan Stogner, Jenna

Stroe, Noah Urizar, Bryan

Vargas, Jason White, Nola

Wilkerson, Legend

6th

Grade High Honor Roll – GPA 3.5 and Higher Aguilar, Samantha Alkanat, Julia Sofia

Alvarez, Victor Arzaga, Alexis-Jenna

Bahena, Alejandro Bailey, Aysia

Barthelotti, Nicholas Benitez Cabrera, Fernando

Bicbic, Kai Bonilla, Isabella

Bruno, Kathryn Bullington, Avigail

Burke, Erin Carlberg, Stephen

Combs, Lilly Corral, Jose

Craig, Airyon Delporte, Trevor

Fields, Tyler Flores, Angela

Furlin, Michael Garcia, Brandon

Garcia, Bryan Garcia, Vanessa

Huerta-Contreras, Kassandra

Jensen, Erica Johnson, Haley

Kasper, Megan Kuban, Madison

Kuczynski, Gabriella Lang, Sarah

Latina, Dorothy Lucer, Paulina

Maciorowski, Sabastian Matuszewski, Matthew

Melendez, Nadia Mirandola, Julia

Mizzi, Alyssa Liane Nevarez, Leonardo

Orozco, Camila Ottolino, Michelina

Panagakis, Adrianna Patel, Rianna

Platas Madera, Lupita Popiel, David

Quadri, Fatima Reyes, Erik

Rodberg, Jessica Saenz, Valeria

Schlegel, Erika Schultz, Lindsey

Scoles, Thomas Singh, Jagjot

Sokasits, Francis Sourwine, Matthew

Susara, Lee Anthony Swaback, Brooke

Szatynska, Nina Takov, Nikol

Tekielak, Viktoria Thorsen, Rori

Tokarz, Filip Trampka, Julia

Uriostegui, Esveyda Weishaar, Emma

Wilson, Isabelle Witt, Isabella

Zaprzalka, Dustin Zawada, Veronica

Zdun, Monika

7th

Grade Honor Roll – GPA 3.0 to 3.49 Ahuatl, Cristopher Alaniz, Wendy

Anaya, Chase Arroyo, Mya

Barron Young, Albert Benchev, Martin

Bernal, Javier Buchanan, Curtis

Casey, Liliana Curtis, Shaniyah

Duran, Jimena Erb-Mason, Kaylie

Espinosa, Karla Freeman, Jack JR

Furgat, Tyler Garcia, Kyle

Grana, John M. JR Gulan, Nicole

Hamblin, Destiny Jandura, Eric

Jones, Xavier Kennefick, Lindsey

Kent, Jackson Koziol, Oliwia

Lorusso, Giuseppe Mallhi, Gurveer

Manna, Anthony McNeal, Kaylum

Moton, LaShandria Narbaiz, Tatianna

Obadein, Elizabeth Orishter, Angelica

Patel, Ria Peggs, AyBreia

Perkowski, Daniel Podsiadlo, Michael

Qazi, Mustafa Smialowski, Simon

Smith, Unique Solorio, Karen

Sorci, Nicholas Soto, April

Vargas, Alexis Vazquez, Kaylee

Vidales, Miriam Wielgus, Krystian

Winfrey, Jaerrion

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th Grade High Honor Roll – GPA 3.5 and Higher

Ahmed, Yazmin Arendt-Orahim, Nicole

Boafo, Lauren Choudhary, Sania

Czaja, Anthony Durmic, Nadia

Esposito, Giuliana Farkas, Payton

Ferengul, Tabitha Gomez, Nicholas

Johnson, Elisabeth Kim, Emily

Krawczyk, Kamila Lamb, Allison

Makara, Caroline Manning, Abigael

Mizzi, Abigail Orishter, Victoria

Pangan, Chelsea Race, Breanna

Slimane, Mariam Tellez, Ana

Tkaczyk, Robert Wessel, Logan

Wildner, Faith Winiecki, Joseph

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Zarate, Lizette

8th

Grade Honor Roll – GPA 3.0 to 3.49 Alvarez, Arianna Bainer, Tiondra

Bardeleben, Ashleigh Barthelotti, Matthew

Blackwell, Lily Boykins, Tamari

Bridges, Isaiah Briedis, Lilija

Cager, Kaleb Carbonell, Anthony

Carlberg, Kiri Carrillo, Mia

Catrambone, Claire Dar, Abdullah

De La Torre, Julio Drallmeier, Christina

Foster, Jacob Gaftman, Damarion

Garcia, Isabella Garcia, Lindsey

Garcia, Thalia Garrett, Paige

Giron, Dana Giron, Lillian

Gonzalez Arriagada, Ignacia

Irving, Khadejah Jackson, Deja

Johnson, Alyssa Kasper, Taylor

Khan, Rayan Krug, Alexander

Lantgen, Claudia Lee, Jessica

Lugo, Adal Michaels, Antonio

Monzon, Joshua Morris, Aaliayh

Mrozik, Dakota Olvera Ruiz, Maria

Pasillas Riquelme, Dayana Piekos, Adrian

Pritchard, Imani Proudfoot, Issac

Pullman, Matthew Rafalko Grippo, Angelina

Ramirez, Karen Ramos, Rigi

Rivera, Angel Rodriguez, Victor

Saenz, Daniel Speciale, Anthony

Sutherland, Azariah Swaback, Hailey

Thorsen, Riley Wang, Cindy

8th

Grade High Honor Roll – GPA 3.5 and Higher Akhtar, Shazad Alkanat, Alexander

Apostolakos, Demi Barnhill, Jazmyne

Bernal, Vicente Bicbic, Alia

Briedis, Kaija Cummins, Colin

Czaja, Joseph DeSouza, Veronica

Falco, Joshua Gonzalez, Guadalupe

Hagen, Jack Jackson, Chase

Kukula, Matthew Kuna, Erin

Kwengwa, Aubry Kwengwa, Rosita

Liu, Isabell Lucer, Szymon

Marsico, Antonia Matuszewski, Mya

Montiel, Trevor Niigami, Ryotaro

Novak, Sarah Owen, Anthony

Patel, Milan Saluja, Shivani

Sanchez, Khristopher Stanly, Justin

Summers, Jonathan Trivedi, Shina

Vazquez, Jennifer Velasquez, Ariana

Williams, Shallum T. JR Yde, Eric

Older Siblings

It is important that parents know that high school aged young people cannot walk onto the school property during our dismissal time. If you are asking an older sibling to walk with one of our Spring Wood students, arrangements should be made ahead of time to meet off the school property. High school aged young people on the property during dismissal will be asked to leave and failure to do so will result in the authorities being called.

8th Grade Percussion Ensemble is

“Playing” the Beach!

Applauded educator and composer, Kevin Lepper is composing a brand new piece of music to be debuted by our 8th grade percussion ensemble this Spring! The piece, “Newbie On

The Beach” is sure to make your foot tap and whisk your imagination away to a beach filled with the sounds of laughter and the feeling of summer’s warmth. Mr. Lepper will be meeting with the ensemble periodically to make changes to the composition and gauge its progression before it is performed for the first time later this coming Spring.

Important Dates

Calendar November 16, Monday 4:00 PM Girls’

Basketball at Medinah

November 17, Tuesday 4:00 PM Girls’

Basketball at home vs Westfield

November 18, Wednesday 7:00 PM School

Board Meeting, SW Library

November 19, Thursday 4:00 PM Girls’

Basketball at home vs. Roselle

November 23, Monday Parent-Teacher

conferences, Students do NOT have classes

November 24, Tuesday NO SCHOOL -

Professional Day

November 25 – 27 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving

Break

MAP Window – November 30 to December 18

November 30, Monday Boys’ Basketball

tryouts can begin

December 8, Tuesday 2:45 – 4:15 Electrifying

Experiences – room 212

December 9, Wednesday 7:00 PM – SW PTO

Meeting - Teacher’s Lounge

December 10, Thursday 7:00 PM Winter Band

Concert

December 15, Tuesday 7:00 PM Cookie

Concert – Jazz Band & Percussion Ensemble

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December 17, Thursday 7:00 PM School Board

Meeting

December 21 – January 1 NO SCHOOL - Winter

Break

January 4, Monday – SCHOOL RESUMES

January 5, Tuesday 4:00 PM Boys Basketball

at Peacock

January 7, Thursday 4:00 PM Boys’ Basketball

at home vs Wood Dale

January 12, Tuesday 4:00 PM Boys’ Basketball

at home vs. Medinah

January 13, Wednesday 7:00 PM - SW PTO

Meeting - Teacher’s Lounge

January 14, Thursday 4:00 PM Boys’

Basketball at Westfield

January 15, Friday NO SCHOOL - Institute Day

January 18, Monday NO SCHOOL, Martin

Luther King Jr. Day

January 19, Tuesday 2:45 – 4:15 PM Who

Dunnit Forensics in room 212

4:00 PM Boys’ Basketball at Roselle

January 21, Thursday 4:00 PM Boys’

Basketball at home vs. Peacock

January 22, Friday 8th Grade Graduation

Pictures

January 25 Monday 4:00 PM Boys’ Basketball

at Wood Dale

January 26, Tuesday 4:00 PM Boys’ Basketball

at Medinah

January 28, Thursday 4:00 PM Boys’

Basketball at home vs. Westfield

-7:00 PM School Board Meeting, SW Library

February 2, Tuesday 4:00 PM Boys’ Basketball

at home vs. Roselle

February, 4, Thursday Volleyball tryouts can

begin

February 12, Friday Parent-Teacher

Conferences, Students do NOT have classes

February 15, Monday NO SCHOOL, President’s

Day

February 19, Friday END of the 2nd Trimester

February 20, Saturday – Band Solo/Ensemble

Festival

February 23, Tuesday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

Peacock

-6:30 Band Boosters Meeting, SW Lounge

February 25, Thursday 2:45 – 4:15 PM Robotic

Rumble in room 212

-4:00 PM Volleyball at home vs Wood Dale

-7:00 PM School Board Meeting, SW Library

March 1, Tuesday 4:00 PM Volleyball at home

vs. Medinah

March 3, Thursday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

home vs. Westfield

March 4, Friday NO SCHOOL - Institute Day

March 8, Tuesday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

Roselle

March 9, Wednesday 7:00 PM - SW PTO

Meeting - Teacher’s Lounge

Teacher’s Lounge

March 10, Thursday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

home vs. Peacock

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March 14, Monday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

Wood Dale

March 15, Tuesday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

Medinah

March 17, Thursday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

Westfield

7:00 PM Music In Our Schools Concert

March 22, Tuesday 4:00 PM Volleyball at

home vs. Roselle

March 24, Thursday 7:00 PM School Board

Meeting

March 25 – April 1 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

April 6, Wednesday 6:30 PM Band Booster

Meeting, SW Lounge

April 16, Saturday - 8:00-11:00 AM Band

Pancake Breakfast

April 26, Tuesday 2:45 – 4:14 PM Break the

Code in room 212

April 28, Thursday 7:00 PM School Board

Meeting, SW Library

May 4, Wednesday 7:00 PM - SW PTO Meeting

- Teacher’s Lounge

May 19, Thursday 7:00 PM Spring Band

Concert

May 20, Friday 11:15 AM Dismissal, School

Improvement Day

May 24, Tuesday 7:00 PM Coffee House

Concert

May 26, Thursday Last day of school if no snow

days are used.

-7:00 PM School Board Meeting

May 30, Monday – NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

June 3, Friday – Last day of school if ALL snow

days are used

Track - Season yet to be determined

*Please note that this calendar is not to be

considered all-inclusive and is subject to change.