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H-F FYI - Sept. 27, 2017
HFPA MEETING - Tonight at 6 p.m.
Please join us at tonight's HFPA meeting at 6 p.m. in the South Building TLC to hear more about College Night, All-School Testing, Parent-Teacher Conferences and an update about the MVP Fine Arts Academy.The evening will include a brief presentation about the long-term facility planning underway to help support our exciting, one-of-a-kind MVP Academy, our award-winning and growing Fine Arts programs, and our expanding Applied Academics and Project Lead The Way courses
. All are welcome!
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See Jackie & Me tonight or Thursday at 7 p.m.
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This year's children's play -
Jackie & Me - tells the story of Joey Stoshack (
Mia Napue), based on the book by
Dan Gutman and produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Co. of Woodstock, Ill. Joey has the special power to travel through time by holding a baseball card and concentrating really hard. When he's given an assignment to write a paper on Jackie Robinson (
Michael Kennedy), it only makes sense to head back to 1947 and meet the famous baseball player. During his journey, Joey experiences what it's like to be African-American during a time of segregation. Directed by
Jill Bonavia-Galligani, assisted by
Kaila Chambliss,
Darrow Richmond &
Sheri Tarrer, the show will run
Sept. 27 & 28 at 7 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium
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Tickets will be available at the door: $9/adult, $6/student/senior
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HFU Workshops to keep you informed
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Immediately following tonight's HFPA meeting, stay for the next
HFU Workshop: Back on Track - Strategies to Support Student Learning, also in the TLC. You will open lines of communication at this discussion-based session, where you will work together to identify what is holding your student back from classroom success. H-F faculty members will share study tips, strategies and resources. Additionally, a panel of H-F students will answer your questions and discuss methods they've used to overcome obstacles and find academic success at H-F.
Also, mark your calendar now for next week's HFU: Cybersmarts (Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., South Building Room E1), where Naperville Police Department Detective Rich Wistocki will share his firsthand experience with high-profile cases and key legislation that have made him one of the nation's leading experts in keeping kids safe from internet bullies, predators and thieves.
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Operation Snowball - Registration is now open
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Offered at H-F since 1981, Operation Snowball is a weekend experience provided for teens to build confidence, help them be a positive influence on each other, share accurate information for decisions about their lives and "help healthy kids stay healthy." This year Snowball will run Nov. 16-19 at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort. Registration is going on now! Space is limited.
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Music Department on Parade: Oct. 4
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Enjoy the Music Department on Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the South Gym! This annual fall concert is the only occasion during the year when all of H-F's performing groups that meet during the school day perform in the same program in the evening. The special event includes approximately 500 performers with many students participating in more than one group. Please join us - come early for the best seats!
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Nike Master Trainer to teach PE class Thursday
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On Thursday afternoon (9/28) H-F will host 2005 alum, Nike Master Trainer and 2017 Women's Health magazine's Next Fitness Star
Betina Gozo. She visited the school back in late July and wanted to return to have an impact on more students. She will be visiting with current students and teaching a
Personal Fitness class in the North Building!
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COMING UP: All-School Test Day
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H-F periodically administers standardized exams in order to better understand individual growth, school-wide trends, and to help prepare students for college-entrance exams. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the tests noted below. Please note that this is an early-dismissal day with students excused at 1:20 p.m. There is also no first period. Check-in and seating for testing will begin by 8:20 a.m.
- FRESHMEN will take the PSAT 8/9 test.
- SOPHOMORES will take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT).
- JUNIORS will take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The PSAT is a Preliminary SAT exam and - like AP exams - is administered by the College Board. H-F uses the PSAT to determine AP potential. This test is also the qualification test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
- SENIORS are not required to attend school on this day. They are invited to use this day to explore colleges and universities, either through in-person visits or online through Naviance.
For more information about testing, please contact the Assessment Department at 708-335-5584.
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Senior Citizens' Breakfast & Tour: Oct. 11
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While our students are testing on Wednesday, Oct. 11, H-F will be hosting senior citizens from the greater H-F community at its
Annual Senior Citizens' Breakfast & Tour
in the South Cafeteria. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event includes an overview of the school by administrators, musical entertainment by students and a student-guided tour. Area seniors who are interested in attending this free event are asked to RSVP to 708-335-5581
or
ncastagna@hf233.org
by Oct. 4.
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Reminder from the Nurse - Oct. 15 deadline approaches
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Immunizations & Health Forms -
Due by Oct. 15!
- If they haven't done this already, freshmen students must submit a health form from their doctor's office that shows up-to-date immunizations, including current Tdap and Varicella vaccinations.
- Also, all senior students must show a history of either: two meningitis vaccines or one meningitis vaccine given after the age of 16.
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Last Friday, several sophomores and juniors collaborated on a "Marshmallow Challenge" - set by
Mr. Knoepke and
Ms. Wargo - as part of their first IB Mentor program event. They worked in teams to construct the largest tower out of spaghetti noodles and a marshmallow, learning the values of creativity, idea sharing and persistence.
Later that morning, several classes listened as H-F senior
Maddie Moxley presented research she had helped conduct this summer on Autism Spectrum Disorder and emotions at the
California Institute of Technology.
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Six Vikings named Commended Students
Approximately 34,000 students throughout the nation - including six seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor - are being recognized as 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the competition for 2018 National Merit Scholarship awards, these students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of the more than 1.6 million students who entered this year's competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of 2016. Congratulations to:
Declan Cawley, Joseph Cipriano, William Doran, Stewart Keene, Arthur Willis &
John Wootton!
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Three Viking Values Students Named
New this year, H-F students are being nominated by staff members for exhibiting Viking Values (PEACE - Perseverance, Empathy, Awareness, Compassion, Effort). The first three students to receive this recognition are:
- TiAna Crider, senior, for perseverance, nominated by Mr. Sayler
- Serena Determan, freshman, for compassion and effort, nominated by Ms. Marassa
- Hailey Weishaar, junior, for effort, nominated by Mrs. Bordenaro
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34 Vikings join Tri-M Music Honor Society
Congratulations to the following students who were inducted last Wednesday into the Tri-M Music Honor Soci
ety - an i
nternational music honor society for secondary school students that motivates and recognizes musical achievement and service:
Maya Alborn; Adrianna Al-Amin; Audrey Brown; Barbara Burns; Lily Callen; Kennedy Curtis; Victoria D'Astici; Faith Denne; Judah Epperson; Audrey Faris; Madelyn Fitzgerald; Chloe Gallery; Asia Gardner; Jaden Gladden; Matthew Harkins; Zahra Harmon Cohran; Alannah Hill; Perry Hoag; Camille Hobson; Caroline Koranda; Leanna Lewis; Laila Malak; Nacyla Mitchell; Ken Nakamura; Grace Ongman; Matthew Piotrowski; Jordan Drayton-Plaxico; Alison Ruffolo; Aileen Straley; Ethan Thomas; Maeve VanEtten; Mara Winfrey; John Wootton; &
Samara Zinnerman.
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H-F DEBATE:
Congratulations to sophomores
Nala King
&
Louie Berman
for finishing in 5th Place at the JV Policy Debate Tournament, held at Glenbrook South this past weekend.
George Waddell
&
Michael Garrity
competed as well, finishing even with a 2-2 record. The team next travels to Northridge College Prep on Sept. 30.
H-F MATHLETES
Congratulations to the H-F Mathletes for some strong performances in their first meet of the year on Wednesday at L-Way East! The team was led by junior Jimmy Humphrey, who took 1st Place in the SWSC with a perfect 50 out of 50 points on his presentation on Functions and their Graphs. Sophomore Miles Maltbia led the team with 86 points scored on his four competitions. Freshman Jordan Bennett-Clayton scored 27 out of a possible 30 points, including a team-leading two perfect competitions. Also earning a perfect score in a competition were: seniors Michael Colton & Joey Humphrey, junior Julian Garcia; and sophomores Janellie Roach & Matti Schneider. The team next competes on Oct. 18 at L-Way Central.
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Congratulations to Unified Special Olympic partners and Special Olympics Youth Activation Committee members
Cori Hoekstra
&
Daequan Wilson
- along with sponsor,
Mr. McLaughlin
, Special Education teacher - for completing the Special Olympics Roller Coaster Challenge on Sept. 24. Cori traveled 13.1 miles, Daequan traveled 5 miles and Mr. McLaughlin lasted a full marathon - 26.2 miles of roller coaster! Together as a team they raised more than $1,800 for Special Olympics!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please note: Only home games & playoffs are listed. For a complete list of athletic events, click here...
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 - Block 2 Day
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Visit with Xavier U.
, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
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Open Gym
, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
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HFPA Meeting
, 6 p.m. @ TLC
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HFU Workshop: Back on Track
, 7 p.m. @ TLC
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Children's Play: Jackie & Me
, 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 -
Block 3 Day
- Visit with Mississippi State U., 10 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Tulane U., 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 & North Gym
- Boys Golf (F-S) vs. Illiana Christian, 3:30 p.m. @ Ravisloe Golf Course
- Boys Soccer (V & JV) vs. L-W East, 4:30 p.m. @ North & JV Fields
- Girls Tennis (V) vs. L-W West - Senior Day!, 4:30 p.m. @ North Courts
- Girls Swimming vs. L-W East, 5 p.m. @ Natatorium
- Children's Play: Jackie & Me, 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 -
50-min. Periods
- Visit with Swarthmore College, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Bowling Green State U., 9:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Visit with Northern Michigan U., 1 p.m. @ College Room
- Football (S & V) vs. L-W East, 5 & 7:30 p.m. @ H-F Stadium (Broadcast live on The U Too! - Get tickets in advance at Campus Store until 1 p.m. Friday)
SATURDAY, SEPT 30
- Math & Science Tutoring, 9 a.m.-Noon @ TLC
- H-F Orchestra Fannie May Candy Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Jewel, 183rd & Kedzie
SUNDAY, OCT. 1
- Math & Science Tutoring, 2-5 p.m. @ TLC
MONDAY, OCT. 2
- 50-min. Periods
- Meet with Yale U., 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with DePauw U., 9:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Dominican U., 10:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Suffolk U., 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with the U. of East Anglia, England, 1 p.m. @ College Room
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Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
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Fencing Tryouts, 3:15 p.m. @ South Gym Balcony
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Boys Soccer (JV & V) vs. Marian Catholic, 4:30 p.m. @ JV & North Fields
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Girls Tennis (JV) vs. Hinsdale Central, 4:30 p.m. @ South Courts
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Special Presentation from Yale U., 7 p.m. @ Mall Auditorium
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TUESDAY, OCT. 3
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Block 1 Day
- District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m. @ Superintendent's Conference Room
- IHSA Regionals: Boys Golf, 8 a.m. @ Deer Creek Golf Course
- Meet with Carleton College, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with the U. of St. Francis, 10 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with the U. of Oregon, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Eastern Illinois U., 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
- Girls Volleyball vs. L-Way East, 4:30 p.m. @ North & South Gyms
- HFU Workshop: Cybersmarts, 6:30 p.m. @ South Building Room E1
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 -
Block 2 Day
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IHSA Regionals: Girls Golf, 8 a.m. @ Broken Arrow Golf Course
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Meet with Drake U., 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
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Meet with the U.S. Army National Guard, 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
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Open Gym, 3:15-5:30 p.m. @ North Weight Room
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Girls Volleyball vs. Marist, 4:30 p.m. @ North & South Gyms
- Music Department on Parade, 7:30 p.m. @ South Gym
THURSDAY, OCT. 5 -
Block 3 Day
- Rachel's Challenge Presentation, 8 a.m. @ Mall Auditorium
- Meet with William Woods U., 10 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Syracuse U., 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Morgan State U., 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 & North Gym
- Field Hockey (JV & V) vs. Francis Parker - Senior Night!, 4:30 p.m. @ JV & North Field
- Girls Tennis (JV) SWSC Championship, 4:30 p.m. @ North & South Courts
- Boys Soccer (F) vs. St. Laurence, 4:30 p.m. @ Fresh. Field
- Boys Soccer (JV & V) vs. Bolingbrook, 4:30 p.m. @ JV Field & H-F Stadium
- Girls Swimming (V) vs. Marian Catholic, 5 p.m. @ Natatorium
FRIDAY, OCT. 6 - PLC DAY - 50-min. Periods
- Open Gym - Basketball, 6-7:15 a.m. @ North Gym
- Meet with Kenyon College, 8:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with Purdue U., 11:30 a.m. @ College Room
- Meet with New York U., 1 p.m. @ College Room
- Open Gym - Basketball, 3:20-4:30 p.m. @ Fieldhouse
- Football (V) vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais - Youth & Senior Night!, 7:30 p.m. @ H-F Stadium
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