H-F FYI Oct. 25. 2017

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H-F FYI - Oct. 25, 2017

Parent-Teacher Conferences - Next Week

On Thursday, Nov. 2, H-F faculty will be available for Parent-Teacher Conferences during an afternoon session from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the evening session to meet one-on-one with parents and guardians. In order to allow teachers time to prepare for the meetings, students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. that day. The complete academic schedule for the week of conferences is:

Monday, Oct. 30 - 7-period day; regular 50-min. classes (Periods 1-2-3-4-5-6-7)
Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 7-period day; regular 50-min. classes (Periods 1-2-3-4-5-6-7)
Wednesday, Nov. 1 - Regular Wednesday Block Day (Periods 1-7-6-5-4)
Thursday, Nov. 2 - Regular Thursday Block Day with student dismissal at 11:30 a.m. (Periods 1-2-3)
Friday, Nov. 3 - Institute Day (No school for students)

H-F conferences use a format known as arena conferencing, instead of an individual-classroom format. Faculty and staff will all be located in the North Building's Fieldhouse seated by department and will be available to meet on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are necessary. If you have questions about conferences, please contact Principal Dr. Jerry Lee Anderson at 708-335-5541.

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While you are at conferences, please be sure to stop in the North Dance Room in the Fieldhouse to get more information and to provide your feedback about the upcoming Fine Arts Facility Expansion. Join us from 1:30-3:30 p.m. & 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, or attend a general community session on the following dates:

Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. (South Building Room E1)
Thursday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m. (South Building TLC) or 7 p.m. (South Building Room E1)

HFU Workshop on Asthma - Tonight!

Asthma Management: What Every Parent of an Asthmatic Child Should Know - Tonight at 7 p.m.!

One in 13 Americans suffers from asthma. This workshop - provided by the Respiratory Health Association - will share how to help your child, yourself or anyone else in your family better manage their asthma. Learn the early warning signs of asthma, how to avoid common triggers, proper medication use, and how to respond during an asthma emergency . Please join us tonight - Wednesday, Oct. 25 - at 7 p.m. in the TLC.

IHSA State Football Playoff Game: Oct. 27

The Varsity Viking Football team begins its run for the IHSA Class 8A State Final with a game versus Lake Park High School this Friday, Oct. 27, at H-F Stadium. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. and gates will open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets ($5/person) are now on sale at the Campus Store, located inside the South Building Cafeteria. Go, Vikings!

ECAP Trip to Lewis U. for Freshmen & Sophomores: Oct. 31

H-F's Early College/Career Awareness Program is sponsoring a college trip to Lewis University in Romeoville, especially designed for our 9th and 10th Graders. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to sign up for this free trip - set for Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - to check out a college campus and see what college is all about! Students will hear about the basics of college life, tour the campus, visit Lewis' aviation department and enjoy lunch. Hurry! Space is limited; pick up your permission slip in the Guidance Office today.

For more information, please contact Ms. Edwards, school counselor, at 708-335-5616.

Fall Musical: Sister Act

FALL MUSICAL: SISTER ACT

Sister Act, H-F Theatre's fall musical, is the feel-good musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping off their feet! Featuring original music by Alan Menken, this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave you breathless. Directed by Mr. Rose, Sister Act will run Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium. Recommended for ages 12 & up. Tickets ($10/adult, $8/student/senior) will be available at the door.

Click here to view the cast list...

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

National Merit Breakfast

Last Thursday, 10 Vikings were honored for their recent accomplishments and recognition by the National Merit Corp. at a breakfast with their parents in the TLC. 2018 National Merit Semi-Finalists are (top photo): Andronicus Marati, Allie Mangel & Alessandro Vazquez. 2018 National Merit Commended Students are (middle photo): John Wootton, Stewart Keene, Arthur Willis, William Doran, Declan Cawley & Joseph Cipriano. 2018 National Hispanic Scholars are (bottom photo): Alessandro Vazquez, Luca Strohmeier, Joseph Cipriano & Destiny Izguerra.

VIKING VICTORIES

One more Viking recognized for her Viking Values

Congratulations to:

Ya-Aurrie Petty, senior, for her perseverance, compassion, awareness and effort (nominated by student-teacher Jamie Duckwell)

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IHSA State: Cross Country

Congratulations to both our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams, which both advanced to IHSA Sectionals in Granite City this weekend! The girls team finished in 4th Place at Regionals, while the boys team finished 5th.

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Field Hockey player named All-Star

Congratulations to Gillian Vinson, who was selected as one of the state's top girls field hockey players this year and named to the Illinois All-Star Field Hockey roster! The 2nd Annual Windy City Field Hockey High School All-Star Classic will be held Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. at Northwestern University's Lakeside Astroturf Field. Good luck, Gillian!

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Outstanding Individual Performances for H-F Mathletes

Congratulations to the H-F Mathletes for some outstanding performances in their meet at Lincoln-Way Central last Thursday. The team was led by senior Allie Mangel, who took 1st Place in the SWSC with a perfect 50 out of 50 points on her presentation on Graph Theory. Allie also scored perfect on her other two competitions. Sophomore Janellie Roach not only scored perfect on three competitions, but also scored 45 out of 50 points on her presentation on Equations. Additionally, senior Joey Humphrey and freshman Jordan Bennett-Clayton had perfect competitions, scoring a perfect 10 out of 10 on each of their three competitions. Also earning at least one perfect score during the competition were senior Tyler Van Kley, junior Jimmy Humphrey, and sophomores Cherna Jeanty and Matti Schneider. The team competes next on Nov. 15 at Lincoln-Way West.

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Senior named a Wendy's High School Heisman

Congratulations to senior Cameron Williams for being named a School Winner in the High School Heisman scholarship competition, sponsored by Wendy's. Since 1994, Wendy's and the Heisman Trophy Trust have been honoring more than 600,000 of the nation's most esteemed students. This year, Wendy's will celebrate the accomplishments of thousands of the best high school seniors . For more information on the scholarship program, please click here.

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October Students of the Month

Congratulations to the following students, who have been recently named Students of the Month: James Bracey (World Language - Mandarin); Zoe Bunkley (Applied Academics); Kyle Butler (Social Science); David Castillo (Fine Arts - Visual Art); Sara DeLosSantos (Social Science); Karen Fonseca (Mathematics); Jasmine Franklin (Fine Arts - Broadcasting/Theatre); Deisha Gibson (Reading); Zackery Green (Science); Nacyla Mitchell (Fine Arts - Music); Danae Moore (PE/Health/Driver Ed); Adriana Pierce (English); Raven Reeves (World Language - Spanish); Tyler Schlaffer (PE/Health/Driver Ed); Anna Thompson (Mathematics); and Anna Wootton (World Language - French).

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Please note: Only home games & playoffs are listed. For a complete list of athletic events, click here...

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 - Block 2 Day
Wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Community Open Track, 6-7 a.m. @ Fieldhouse
Meet with the U. of Tennessee, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
Meet with Millikin U., 10 a.m. @ College Room
Meet with Michigan State U., 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
Meet with Missouri U. of Science & Technology, 1:40 p.m. @ College Room
Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
Community Open Track, 6-9 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
HFU Workshop: Asthma Management, 7 p.m. @ TLC

THURSDAY, OCT. 26 - Block 3 Day

Community Open Track, 6-7 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
Meet with the U. of Southern California, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
Meet with Washington & Lee U., 10 a.m. @ College Room
Meet with the U. of Chicago, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
Meet with The Ohio State U., 1:40 p.m. @ College Room
Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
Open Gym - Gymnastics, 3:15-5:15 p.m. @ North Gymnastics Room
Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-5:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse & North Gym
Community Open Track, 6-9 p.m. @ Fieldhouse

FRIDAY, OCT. 27 - PLC DAY - 50-min. periods

Open Gym - Basketball, 6-7:15 a.m. @ North Gym
Community Open Track, 6-7 a.m. @ Fieldhouse
Meet with Morehouse College, 1 p.m. @ College Room
Open Gym - Gymnastics, 3:15-5:15 p.m. @ North Gymnastics Room
Community Open Track, 6-9 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
Ice Hockey vs. Kankakee, 6:35 p.m. @ H-F Ice Arena
IHSA State Class 8A Football: H-F vs. Lake Park High School, 7 p.m. @ H-F Stadium

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

Novice Speech Invitational, 7 a.m. @ South Building
ACT Testing, 8 a.m. @ North Building
Math & Science Tutoring, 9 a.m.-Noon @ TLC
IHSA Sectionals: Cross-Country, 10:30 a.m. @ Granite City
H-F Orchestra Candy Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Cherry Creek Plaza

SUNDAY, OCT. 29

Math & Science Tutoring, 2-5 p.m. @ TLC
Open Swim ($3), 3-4:15 p.m. @ Natatorium

MONDAY, OCT. 30 - 50-min. periods

Community Open Track, 6-7 a.m. @ Fieldhouse
Tryouts: Varsity Girls Basketball, 6-7 a.m. @ North Gym
Meet with Merrimack College, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
Meet with Hope College, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
Tryouts: Girls Basketball, 3:20-5 p.m. @ South Gym (Varsity) & Fieldhouse (F/S)
Community Open Track, 6-9 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
Fall Athletic Awards, Part 1, 7 p.m. @ South Building