February 5, 2016

Dr. Peter Monaghan, Principal

Glenbard West Community -

Welcome to the short days of February. For Hilltoppers, this month marks not only the beginning of second semester and premature senior dress up days, but also the beginning of an introduction to our incoming freshmen. Just last week, Glenbard West held our annual 8th Grade Parent Night where parents and students joined us at the onset of their high school journey. Through the open house format, they were able to learn about the amazing courses and opportunities available at Glenbard West. As expected, we had a packed house and from the looks of it, our incoming class looks up to the challenge. Those nights always remind us of the excitement and promise of the future. As we build our new science wing and expand air conditioning throughout the building, the learning environment at Glenbard West will continue to improve. Personally, I am both excited and inspired to have such strong partnerships with our parents and communities. Our entire staff is committed to working together for the continual improvement of Glenbard West. We so much appreciate your continuous support.

Go West!

Dr. Peter Monaghan

630-942-7473

peter_monaghan@glenbard.org

Student Recognition

Matter of Pride - December

Matter of Pride is a recognition award given to students who demonstrate through their actions, quality character that promotes Glenbard West. Nominations come from staff members as well as individuals within our communities. Ten nominees are selected monthly and presented with certificates and t-shirts.

Front row: Katherine Dorsey, Kathryn Graham, Kelly Condon, Alison Vogg and Leylah Heredia
Back row: Erick Henriquez, William OmFeld, Joseph Anastasi, Pouria Faghihimoghaddam, George Kallas (from November), and Connor Hryhorysak

Illinois Music Education Assoc.

All-State Festival Participants

Grace Adduci, trumpet

Jeni Burns, clarinet

Sarah Delany, string bassist

Erin Hernandez, flute

Julia Ilhardt, cellist

Ellen Maloney, violinist

Andrew Scheller, percussion

Megan Torti, flutist

Jesse Tijerina, Future Music Educator Seminar

Technology Center of DuPage A-Team

Subhan Afridi, Computer Inf. Systems & Game Design

Martin Anderson, Welding Technology

Francis Baluca Ramos, Criminal Justice

Joseph Clifford, Computer Inf. Systems & Game Design

Carlos Cortez, Criminal Justice

Nathanael Davila, HVAC & Refrigeration

Kobe Easley, Automotive Technology

Diana Meza, Cosmetology

Shawn Murnane, Computer Inf. Systems & Game Design

Jonathan Negron, Computer Inf. Systems & Game Design

Nicole Rogus, Nursing Asst. Training Program

Lillian Salazar, Culinary Pastry Hospitality

Jessica Sarley, Early Childhood Education & Care

Emily Shanks, Multimedia & TV Production

Oscar Soto Rodriguez, Intro to Engineering Design

Erik Sudds, Auto Body Repair & Refinishing

Daily Herald Leadership Team

Honorable Mention

Claire Morawski

Asha Rowland

Departmental Awards - 2nd Quarter

Each quarter teachers across the various departments choose the one student who best exemplifies excellence within their discipline. We congratulate the recipients and thank

the families and teachers who have helped them along the way.

Front row: Diana Meza, TCD; Maria Landi, Speech; Abigail Hoffman, Health; Sydney Hamilton, Business; Eileen Billings, Art.
Back row: Britta Johnston, English; Rebekah Dau, World Languages; Harjot Singh, Math; Madison Jurgovan, Drivers Ed; Megan Torti, Music; Damian Gould, Family & Consumer Science; Ella Crowley, Social Studies; Yanni Mihalopoulos, Science.

Regional Scholastic Art Competion

All awarded works will be displayed in the Regional Show. The reception will be held Sunday, February 7th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Downers Grove North High School. The show will be open for viewing February 8 - 12 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Gold Key

Jack Alving

Allison Gould

Maria Spengel

Silver Key

Maggie Carr

Kathryn Graham

Honorable Mention

Mira Malesevic

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Silver Key - personal essay/memoir

Honorable mention in flash fiction

Taskeen Ali Khan

Raising the final beam on the new science wing 1/28/16.

Construction Update and Summer Building Changes

from Linda Oberg,

Assistant Principal for Operations

Building construction is currently on schedule for the start of the 2016-17 school year. The final steel beam was placed on Thursday, January 28. Students and staff members were able to take part in the "topping-out" ceremony. This is a tradition that iron workers have developed when the uppermost steel beam is going into place. Following tradition everyone signs the beam before it is hoisted up - the steel beam displayed an American flag, the

Glenbard West flag and an evergreen tree. Now that the steel frame is completed and the precast flooring has been installed the structure can be tarped and heated. Masonry work has begun on the first floor. Temporary gas and electric has been run to the job site. All underground plumbing is scheduled to be completed by February 5.

Please be aware that Glenbard West's main building will be closed to the public over the summer as we install a new heating and air conditioning system. Summer school will be held at Glenbard South. Biester Gym will be opened all summer for summer camps.

We will be condensing our "Back to School Days." All freshmen and seniors will pick up their books, ID's and iPads on Monday, August 15. All juniors and sophomores will pick up their books, ID's and have their iPads updated on Tuesday, August 16. Freshmen orientation will be on Wednesday, August 17. Please put these dates on your calendars, it is very important that students attend on these dates as we will not have make-up times before school starts.

Dr. David Larson

Superintendent

Course choices now shape students' futures

This is an exciting time of year as students identify the courses they will take next fall. How many of us, when looking back on our high school years, wouldn't make at least one change

in the courses we chose back then?

We encourage all students to enroll in at least one Advanced Placement course during their high school career. It's important to expose students to the rigor they'll see in college, and

we need to give students a chance to achieve at a higher level. Kids light up when they

realize this is possible. More and more, we see students stretch themselves and they're realizing success. To me, that's exciting and very rewarding.

College admissions officers frequently tell us they want to see students reach for AP.

Among the Class of 2015, 74% of seniors took at least 1 AP course during high school.

We're confident that number will continue to increase.

During the week of Feb. 8, students who will be sophomores next fall will make their

course selections. This is an ideal time to consider enrolling in an AP class, such as

AP Human Geography or AP European History.

Hard work matters

I'm impressed with how hard our students are working. They're displaying persistence

and grit. At the same time, we recognize the need for balance. We also encourage students

to enroll in classes that are in an area of interest to them, such as fine arts, world languages

and the myriad of electives available at Glenbard West.

It's so important that we empower students. Our school district was selected along with

only six other Illinois districts to partner with the nonprofit organization Equal Opportunity Schools to implement their model to increase enrollment in AP courses. Equal Opportunity Schools has aggregated customized data reports for students who are good candidates to

enroll in AP courses next year. As part of the next step, our teachers and administrators met with these students and encouraged them to enroll in an AP course next year. Next, we will shift to the work of designing supports for the students and teachers in our AP courses next year to help them be successful. I'm so thankful to work with teachers who are changing the trajectory of students' lives. It's not just one teacher; it's the entire school and school district.

Summer Program

Lastly, we're registering students for our summer program. Summer school is an important opportunity for students to:

Develop and strengthen skills
Explore areas of interest
Improve study skills and
Recover credits

Please review the summer program course offerings and register @sr.glenbard.org.

At this time of year there are so many exciting opportunities to shape students' futures. Thank you for your support of our work in these areas.

West Summer School

Summer School Enrollment is now open. Glenbard West believes that summer school is a valuable opportunity for all students. Whether it's recouping lost credits, taking a class to make room for other classes in the regular school year or enrolling in a Bridge class to assist in the transition to the next level of studies, summer school will help our students.

Please visit the summer school website for information and registration @sr.glenbard.org

GLENBARD WEST SUMMER SCHOOL WILL BE HELD AT GLENBARD SOUTH DUE TO CONSTRUCTION (TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED).

Parents: Email Stacy Scumaci (athanasia_scumaci@glenbard.org) or

Ryan Maita ( ryan_maita@glenbard.org ) with questions.

Summer School Schedule:

Semester 1 Credit	8:30-12:30- Monday-Friday, June 13-July 6 (No School 7/1 and 7/4)
Semester 2 Credit	8:30-12:30- Monday-Friday, July 7- July 28
Non-Credit Session 1	8:30-12:30- Monday-Friday, June 20-June 30
Non-Credit Session 2	8:30-12:30- Monday-Friday, July 5- July 15
Non-Credit Session 3	8:30-12:30- Monday-Friday, July 18- July 28

AP Exams Important Part of Course

Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Glenbard West High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition. Starting next year, all public Illinois universities and community colleges will award credit to any student who receives a 3 or higher on a 5-point scale.

For the 2016 AP exams, students at Glenbard West High School will be registering online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.

This year each AP exam costs $92.00 with exception to AP Seminar and AP Research which costs $139.00 per exam. Glenbard West High School desires that every student be able to take their AP exams. Students requiring financial assistance should contact Dr. Rebecca Sulaver, rebecca_sulaver@glenbard.org , in the Glenbard West API Office to learn more.

Online exam registration will begin on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. and end on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/142075 to register .To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end. We know that parents may desire to register their students for exams. We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.

Glenbard West High School is excited to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at the time of registration. Please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding the lines in the API office.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

● Monday, February 1, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. - Registration Begins

● Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. - Registration Ends

Please contact Dr. Rebecca Sulaver, rebecca_sulaver@glenbard.org , if you would like to register for an exam not listed or have any questions.

Joe Kain, Assistant
Principal for Athletic

Athletic Review

Thank you to all who attended our Fall Booster Awards night to recognize the outstanding achievements of our successful student athletes and teams. Thank you very much to the Glenbard West Booster Club who helps put together this great program.

Many of our winter sports teams are gearing up for postseason play. Please come out and support the following teams in the month of February as we are proud to host several IHSA State Series events:

Wrestling has set the school record for wins with a 27-2 record and has clinched at

l east a share of the West Suburban Conference Title for the first time since 2002. Wrestling will host the IHSA Regional Saturday, February 6 at West beginning at

9:00 a.m.

Girls' Gymnastics will be competing in the IHSA Regional on February 3 at

Glenbard West at 6:00 p.m. and we will also host the IHSA Sectional Meet at

6:00 p.m. February 11.

Girls' Basketball will host the Class 4A IHSA Regional Tournament the week of February 15. Dates and times will be announced at a later date as our varsity girls

have surpassed their win total of the previous two seasons.

Boys' Basketball will host Proviso West for their Senior Night on February 19 at

7:30 p.m. The team is off to a 16-1 record and looks to win the West Suburban Conference for the first time since 1973.

Boys' Swimming continues to improve in the Conference and will be competing at

the WSC and Sectional meets in the next month as they look to qualify for multiple events at the State meet.

Our competitive Dance Team has qualified for the IHSA State Competition and

Cheer will compete in the IHSA sectional as this newsletter is being published.

Please check our athletic website at http://il.8to18.com/glenbardwest for current

results and information along with other schedules to come out and support our teams.

Spring sports are right around the corner. We encourage everyone to get involved!

Boys' and Girls' Track have already begun with strong numbers. The first day of practices for Boys' Gymnastics is February 15 , Girls' Badminton, Boys' Tennis, Girls' Soccer, Girls' and Boys' Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball all begin on February 29 with Boys' Volleyball starting on March 7 . Please make sure all physicals are current with the athletic office and registration is completed on PowerSchool. The mandatory parent/athlete spring meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. in Biester gym.

Go WEST!

Underclassmen Honors Night

Recognition is an important part of the Glenbard West experience. Due to the increasing

demands on our students, the underclass recognition format for this year has changed.

Students invited to be recognized for underclassmen honors at the Student Recognition

Convo will include the following:

*Freshmen students who receive an academic letter

(4.8 GPA or higher captured at the end of the 3rd quarter)

*Freshmen students who receive a departmental award

*Sophomores and Juniors who receive a departmental award

Please note that Sophomores and Juniors who receive either an academic letter or gold

bar will be recognized during the school day on a date to be determined.

These changes are not always easy, but we believe this change is consistent with our

mission and values.

Local Scholarships for Seniors

Local Scholarship Applications are now available! Each year, local organizations, school clubs, and generous donors provide scholarships to members of the Glenbard West Senior Class. This year, the Local Scholarship Program will offer more than 40 scholarships worth nearly $100,000. Applications are entirely online in Naviance and must be completed by February 26. Students should see their counselors with any questions.

Live Life Well Week February 15-19

Each year Glenbard West celebrates Live Life Well Week by hosting a series of events before, during and after school. Our goal is to raise social awareness, advanced interpersonal skills and develop responsible decision-making skills. Many West clubs and activities work together in planning this week with our Students for Students club leading the way. This year's theme is "Be Your Own Best Self".

The week kicks off with a district-wide Glenbard Day of Service event Monday, February 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center in Glen Ellyn. All students are invited to spend their President's Day holiday making blankets that will be donated to area hospitals as part of Project Linus. On Wednesday, February 17, students will hear from keynote speaker Josh Shipp. On Thursday, February 18, our events start with the Glenbard West Blood Drive held from 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in the field house. Later that evening, the Glenbard Parent Series gives parents the opportunity to hear Josh Shipp's message at

7 p.m. at Glenbard North. Friday, February 19, CARES will provide a healthy breakfast to all students and staff. Students will participate in the fitness expo during physical education classes throughout the day.

PE Waiver Changes for 2016-17

In December, the Board of Education approved changes to our physical education waiver procedure to give families more options. The changes, which take effect at the start of the 2016-17 school year, relate to an interscholastic athletics/marching band waiver to take a 7th class or interscholastic athletics/marching band in-season study hall. For details, click here http://www.glenbard87.org/sitepages/schoolboard/school_policies/section-06/6-310-AP06

DATES TO REMEMBER

February

1 Local Scholarship Application Available -

School Counseling

3 Valentines for Vets - Cafeteria - 2:35 p.m.

4 GPS - District #15 Marquardt Admin.

Center -12:00 p.m.

6 GPS English & Spanish - GE - 10:30 a.m.

8 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

9 West Nation Meeting - 7 p.m.

11-13 Winter Play "Metamorphoses" -

Aud. - 7:30 p.m.

15 NO SCHOOL - President's Day

President's Day of Service -

Ackerman - 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.

16-19 Live Life Well Week

18 Blood Drive - Field House -7:30 a.m.

GPS - Glenbard North Auditorium - 7 p.m.

Booster Meeting - Library - 7:30 p.m.

20 Heart Hop Dance - Biester Gym - 8 p.m.

22 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

23 8th Grade Athletic/Activity Night -

Biester - 7 p.m.

25 Winter Band Concert - Aud. - 7:30 p.m.

26 Local Scholarship Application Deadline -

Counseling Off. - 3 p.m.

27 Daddy/Daughter Dance - Biester

Gym - 8 p.m.

29 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

March

1 Floral Symphony - Aud. - 7 p.m.

3 GPS - Glenbard West Auditorium - 7 p.m.

4 NO SCHOOL INSTITUTE DAY

6 Senior Showcase Fashion Show -

Abbington - 1 p.m.

7 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

Freshman Orientation 2:00 - 2:35 p.m.

8 Band Solo Concert - 6 p.m.

11 Variety Show - Aud. - 7:30 p.m.

14 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

Winter Choral & Orchestra Concert-

Glenbard South - 7:30 p.m.

16 GPS - CCSD District 93 Admin.

Center - 12 p.m.

17 Booster Meeting - Library-7 p.m.

18 End of 3rd Quarter

21 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

22 Orchestra Solo Concert - Aud. - 7 p.m.

District 87 Band and Choir Festival -

Glenbard East - 7:30 p.m.

23 Seniors vs. Faculty Basketball Game -

Biester - 5 p.m.

World Language Induction - Aud.- 7 p.m.

25 NO SCHOOL - Non-Attendance Day

28 Spring Break through April 3

April

4 Classes Resume

PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

6 AMP Meeting - 7 p.m.

11 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

Freshman Orientation 2:00 - 2:35 p.m.

14 NHS Induction - Aud. - 8 p.m.

GPS - Glenbard South Auditorium - 7 p.m.

15 Cabaret Night - Cafeteria - 7:30 p.m.

18 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

21 Booster Meeting - Library - 7 p.m.

West Art Show - Auditorium - 6:30 p.m.

23 Prom- Marriott Schaumburg -

6 to 11 p.m.

Post Prom - Ackerman Sports Complex -

11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

25 PLC Early Dismissal at 1:52 p.m.

26 GPS - Glenbard South Aud. - 7 p.m.

27 GPS - Glenbard East Aud. - 7 p.m.

28 "As You Like It" - Aud. - 7:30 p.m.

29 8th Grade Dance - Cafeteria - 7 to 10 p.m.

"As You Like It" - Aud. - 7:30 p.m.

30 "As You Like It" - Aud. - 7:30 p.m.

FUTURE PLANNING DATES

May 4 Student Recognition Convo-7:30 p.m.

May 18 Senior Honors Convo - 7:30 p.m.

May 27 Last Day for seniors

June 3 Last Day for juniors, sophomores and

freshmen (if no emergency days used)

Commencement -Duchon Field -6 p.m.

Thursday, February 4

Teaching Social Interpersonal Skills to Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

12:00 p.m. - Marquardt District 15 Administration Center in Glendale Heights

Saturday, February 6

FAFSA Financial Aid Completion Workshop for seniors. (Bring necessary forms.)

Spanish and English 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Glenbard East Computer Lab

and

Gloria Mueller "The College Transition: Movin' On/the Road to Independence/What Every Senior Needs to Know" - 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Glenbard East

and

GPS/Spanish - Dr. Lourdes Ferrer - "Grooming For Excellence Academy"

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. - Glenbard East Library

Thursday, February 18

Josh Shipp - "Connect with, Understand, and Guide Your Team to Awesomeness"

Live Life Well Speaker - 7 p.m. - Glenbard North Auditorium

Thursday, March 3

Jonathan Mooney - "Learning Outside the Lines: The Tools for Academic Success"

Empowering students to celebrate their learning differences

7 p.m. - Glenbard West Auditorium

Wednesday, March 16

Dr. Patrick McGrath - "Don't Try Harder, Try Different: Managing Anxiety and Stress"

12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. - CCSD District 93 Administration Center

Saturday, March 19

F.U.S.E. (Families United for Students' Excellence)

African American Parent Committee

Ray McElroy - "Awards Program and the Secrets to High School Victory"

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Glenbard West Library

Glenbard West High School

sandy_schumann@glenbard.org
http://www.glenbard.wesths.org