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H-F FYI - Aug. 1, 2017
Welcome to the 2017-18 school year at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and to your first edition of the H-F FYI enewsletter! You will begin receiving this enewsletter weekly once school resumes. It will be filled with the latest news from H-F, including upcoming events, student achievements and academic updates. Should you choose to unsubscribe at any time, simply click the SafeUnsubscribe link at the bottom of this message. Please feel free to share this enewsletter with others you know who may like to receive it using the Share This Email button below.

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Enjoy the remaining days of summer break!

BOOK & FEE DAYS: Aug. 2, 3, 5 & 7
Book & Fee Days begin AUG. 2 at H-F High School for returning students and in-district incoming freshmen! On these days you will:

 

1. Verify residency (if you didn't do so July 5-20)

2. Pay your registration fee (if you didn't do so in July or online)

3. Pick up textbooks & class schedules

4. Be issued your 2017-18 school ID

5. Receive information about bus routes

6. Update your student's phone numbers & emergency contacts

7. Purchase gym uniforms and spiritwear

 
Book & Fee Days are: 
  • Wednesday, Aug. 2;  11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 3; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 5;  10 a.m.-2 p.m. (limited counselors available)
  • Monday, Aug. 7; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The 2017-18 registration fee is  $350 -  if paid before Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, the fee will be discounted to  $295. Class of 2018 seniors will also have a $35 graduation fee. Class of 2021 freshmen will have a $5 P.E. lock fee. 
 
If you have any questions regarding Book & Fee Days, please call 708-335-5594 or email us here. You may also call 708-335-5559 to listen to the 2017-18 registration message.

Welcome back!

Reminder from the Nurse: Immunizations & Health Forms
  • Incoming freshmen must submit a health form from their doctor's office that shows up-to-date immunizations, including current Tdap and Varicella vaccinations. 
  • Seniors must show a history of either: two meningitis vaccines, or one meningitis given after the age of 16.
  • Sophomore, junior and senior student-athletes must have an athletic physical on file with the Athletic Office in order to participate in a sport. H-F will offer athletic physicals on Friday, Aug. 4, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the Pool Lobby. Fee is $30 cash or check made payable to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. No appointment is necessary.
Questions? Please contact our Nurse's Office at 708-335-5536.

Welcome, Dr. Anderson
H-F's new principal, Dr. Jerry Lee Anderson, has arrived on campus and has been busy preparing for the new school year! She is excited to begin meeting students & parents this month. Her office is located in the South Building & she can be reached at:

708-335-5540
janderson@hf233.org
Familiar Faces in New Places
Some of our staff members are taking on new roles this school year! Congratulations to:
 
Assistant Principal - North Building 
335-5604
Department Chair - Fine Arts
335-5640
 
Department Chair - Science
335-5590
Department Chair - Special Education
335-5690
 
Department Chair - Math
335-5710
Dean of Students
335-5307
 
LITE Theatre ready to start the year with shows Aug. 17-19
H-F's Leaders in Theatre Ensemble will present Serial, based on the groundbreaking NPR podcast by the creators of This American Life

Serial tells a true crime story about Adnan Syed, who has been in prison for 15 years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, while the two were in high school in Maryland. Did he do it? Serial rips open the case, examines the evidence, re-questions witnesses to shed light on what really happened on that fateful day that changed the lives of so many. This production will be directed by J.R. Rose, English teacher. Show time is 7 p.m. Aug. 17-19 in the Mall Auditorium. Tickets ($7/adult, $5/student/senior) will be available at the door.

ENSEMBLE CAST 

Charles Austin * Zoe Bridges * Barbara Burns * Joseph Cipriano * Amya Hampton * Amber Jackson * Jack Johnson * Ava Jones * Michael Kennedy * Jonathan Kriarakis * Leanna Lewis * Laila Malak * Dylan Mitchell * Maddie Moxley * Noelle Oh * Jacob Rodriguez * Jaira Stanley * Maggie Sullivan * Kevin Thompson * Brianna Valentine

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EVENT CALENDAR
JULY 29 - Viking Orchestra Car Wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Dunkin Donuts;  H-F Alumni Basketball Game, 2:30 p.m. @ South Gym

JULY 31-AUG. 2  - Gateway Classes, 8 a.m.-12:50 p.m. @ South Building
 
AUG. 2 - Book & Fee Day, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. @ South Building

AUG. 3  - Book & Fee Day, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. @ South Building;  Marching Band Concert , 7 p.m. @ Irwin Park

AUG. 5 - Book & Fee Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ South Building;  Viking Orchestra Car Wash , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Dunkin Donuts

AUG. 7 - Football Tryouts, 8 a.m. @ West Field & H-F Stadium; Book & Fee Day, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. @ South Building; Girls Golf Tryouts, 1 p.m. @ Coyote Run Golf Course

AUG. 8 - Boys Golf Tryouts - Varsity/JV, 6:30 a.m. @ Ravisloe Golf Club; Boys Golf Tryouts - Freshmen, 1 p.m. @ Coyote Run Golf Course

AUG. 9 -   Fall Athletic Tryouts  begin! Plus:
  • Incoming Freshmen Orientation, 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium - click here for bus info 
  • Freshmen Parent Orientation, 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
 
AUG. 11-12 -  Class of 1977 40-Year Reunion - click here for details
 
AUG. 14 - Late Registration , 2-6 p.m. @ South Cafeteria

AUG. 15 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 p.m. @ H-F Library

AUG. 16  - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

AUG. 17-19 - LITE presents Serial, 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium

AUG. 19  - Class of 1967 50-Year Reunion - click here for details; Viking Orchestra Car Wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Dunkin Donuts;
 
AUG. 23  - HFPA Meeting, 6 p.m. @ TLC
 
AUG. 24 - Back-to-School Night, 6:30-9 p.m. @ South Gym
 
AUG. 30 - HFU for Parents: #StartStrong, 7 p.m. @ TLC 

 
 


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