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JUNE 2019 - In This Issue:
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MONTHLY CALENDAR
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June 3
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Friends of Payton Meeting / 2019-2020 FOP Board Elections, 6pm, Library **NOTE: THIS IS A MONDAY** |
| June 11 |
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Local School Council Meeting, 6pm, Library, Topic: Math |
June 14-18
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FINAL EXAMS
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June 17
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Boosters Meeting, 6pm, Library
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| June 19 |
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| June 20 |
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Seminar (Field Day), Last Day of School |
June 21
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Faculty Appreciation Lunch (Volunteers & Food Needed) |
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Principal Tim Devine |
LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Payton parents,
This is a unique time of year in the annual life of a high school. The school is filled with juxtaposed feelings of excitement for the conclusion of a fine year of academic growth and for all of our students to move forward to their next level of education. And there is notable melancholy in that, in a few short days, we will hold commencement exercises for our seniors...a collection of fine individuals who are decidedly well-prepared to confidently move onward to put their fingerprints on new endeavors...and thus, their kind and enlivened spirits will not be with us on a daily basis for advisory, academic classes, enrichments, seminars, and in our extracurricular activities. We-the Payton faculty-have come to know and deeply care for each of them. To be sure, we will miss our daily doses of them and we are eminently thankful to all of our students, and a particular tip of the cap to our seniors and their parents, for making our lives more joyful and for making Payton such a remarkable community.
And, as the academic year draws to a close, a wholehearted note of appreciation to all of you, for supporting our students-often times not just your own child, but opening your heart, home, wallet, refrigerator, etc. to many other Payton students, and offering them cheers, counsel, a ride home, a high five, encouragement, and sometimes a shoulder or an ear-all towards the selfless end of making Payton a more vibrant family.
Thank you!
Tim
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FRIENDS OF PAYTON
Opportunities to get involved from June through August
VOLUNTEER
Faculty Appreciation Lunch, Friday, June 21, 10am-2pm
Be a part of this year-end tradition of thanking our faculty for yet another year of extraordinary service! Please help with setup, light cleanup and to staff the event on Friday, June 21st. You can also use this sign-up to contribute fresh fruit and desserts for the luncheon.
Sign up here using the link Faculty Appreciation Lunch . Please drop off baked goods and fruit before 11:00 am in the East Cafeteria. All volunteers helping at the luncheon must have a CPS Level 2 certification and approval from Payton. Please contact
[email protected]
with questions.
Volunteer at Fall Registration, August 2019
Parents and
guardians are needed to fill volunteer shifts during student registration the week of August 19th. Responsibilities include processing students' paperwork, issuing Ventra cards for public transportation discounts and distributing students' course schedules. Please
email the FOP Volunteer Team
at
[email protected]
if you're available to help in late August.
Freshman Orientation and Pizza Party, Thursday, August 22, 2019
Would you like to welcome next year's freshman families to Payton? Parents/guardians are needed to help with the pizza party, sell spirit wear and recruit new volunteers the evening of Thursday, August 22nd. Please contact FOP volunteering at
[email protected]
if you are interested in helping.
CPS Level 2 Volunteer Application
All volunteers MUST have a CPS Level 2 certification and approval from Payton.
If you have CPS Level 2 certification from another CPS school, Payton MUST be
added to your CPS profile and Payton needs a copy of your Photo ID on file.
Bring your ID to the main office or upload it using the link below.
Please go to the
CPS Level 2 Volunteer Application
for steps to register. See
Payton Volunteer pageÂ
for more information and to
submit your Photo ID.
For questions, please contact
[email protected]
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PARTICIPATE
Payton Community Meetings
Principal Tim Devine kicks off each Payton Community Meeting with an informal talk about what's happening at school. All parents and guardians of Payton students are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings.
Where: Literacy Center (Payton's library on the first floor)
Time: 6 pm - 7 pm
2018-2019 Upcoming Meeting Dates
DONATE
Teacher Wish List
The Teacher Wish List provides an opportunity for parents and community members to give all or part of the cost of an item to enhance a faculty member's class, a department program or any item not covered in the budget. The teachers have provided a list of more than 91 items this year, from classroom ink, bus fares and novels to a new dance floor and stationary bike. Gifts of all sizes go a long way to enhance Payton classrooms and curricula. Be sure to check out the Teacher Wish List and donate online using the following link:
Pavers for Sale
To
Purchase a Paver click
HERE.
Memorialize your student, their class, club,
team or organization in a visible and
enduring way. Purchase an engraved paving
stone to be placed in Payton Plaza.
Proceeds help fund student programs at our
school.
Three sizes are available and the pavers will be placed over the summer on the southwest exterior of the school grounds. Thank you for your support! Contact Grace Shin at
[email protected] with questions.
Click here for more information about Donating to support Payton.
Need to update your email address? --
Be sure to include student(s) name and year
of graduating class
and send to
[email protected]. Thank you!
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Dr. Erica Bauer, Director of Student Engagement. |
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
SUMMER IS NEAR
Summer is around the corner. Please be sure your students take a break. Grizzlies work hard. They work hard academically, emotionally, and physically to meet the range of demands that sometimes seem to pull them in different directions. They work hard to meet our standards, your standards, and their community's standards. Most of all, they work hard on themselves - sometimes, too hard. Let summer be a break, a respite, a time for renewal. Let summer be a time for our kids to be kids and to just be. I never could have imagined what adulting would feel like; there is no break from adulting. Knowing this, encourage your student(s) to relax, to have fun, to do enjoy this stage of life while they still can.
For those of you who were not able to attend our final We are Payton Parents session, "What the tech?" click below to access the PowerPoint Presentation.
Screen Wise Powerpoint for Parents
We are different. We are one. We are Payton.
As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at [email protected].
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CLASS of 2019 NEWS
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors,
Please look for emails in the upcoming weeks with news and details about upcoming events. If you do not receive the email, please reach out to Mr. Jason Chau (Senior Steering Committee Advisor) to make sure you are on the Class of 2019 parent/guardian email list.
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CLASS of 2020 NEWS: Vaccination Requirements
All students entering senior year must show proof of receiving (2) meningitis vaccines if they received their first dose before the age of 16 (must be MCV4). If they received only one dose of the vaccine and it was given after the age of 16, they will be considered in compliance with only 1 dose. This is due before September 30th, 2019. Please email Nurse Mary with any questions...
[email protected]
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Mary E. Soeding, RN, BSN, MSN, PEL-CSN
Certified School Nurse,
Walter Payton College Prep- Wed, Thur & Fri
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2018-19 Payton Family Directory Available
Mobile app with contacts
Friends of Payton (FOP) manages the Payton Family Directory, a mobile app providing contact info for current students' families. The app is free and automatically accessible to Payton teachers and staff.
How to Get the Directory:
If you used the DirectorySpot app last year, then the school's new directory is already on your device and no further action is required.
For new teachers and others who haven't downloaded the mobile directory yet, please follow these instructions:
- Go to Apple's App Store or to Google Play and download an app called "DirectorySpot."
- At the log-in screen, enter your email address as the username. You must type in the same email address at which you received this email.
- Click the RESET PASSWORD link.
- Check your email for a message from DirectorySpot with a link to create your account password.
About the Directory
- To make changes to your directory listing -- faculty are in the directory, too -- please email FOP's directory volunteer, Tein Atkerson, at [email protected].
- Friends of Payton (FOP) updates the directory regularly. When changes are made, the new info is automatically delivered to all users within seconds.
- The directory is made available ONLY to current faculty and family members of Payton students. FOP does not provide the directory to anyone not directly affiliated with our school.
- Learn more about the DirectorySpot app in the user FAQs
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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
From the Photography Department & AP Photo
Mendy Kong was a Silver Medal in Photography in The National Scholastic Art Awards.
She will be published in their 2019 Yearbook; The Best Teen Art.
Five Payton AP Photo students were chosen for a juried exhibit at Perspectives: Fine Art Photography Gallery in Evanston.
Kate Gallagher and Antonio Aranda both had their photos purchased by art collectors while exhibited in the show.
Kate Gallagher: Image Swirl
From the Band Room
The Spring Concert for the Jazz, Ensemble and Concert Band was wonderful! The performances included familiar pieces from Star Wars as well as an interesting assortment chosen for their historical and musical significance. Photos are of Payton Seniors with Mr. Rode and the concert.
From the Choir Room
This years Spring concerts both beginner and advanced were outstanding! Thank you to all the graduating seniors for your voices.
From the Dance Studio
The Dance I & II students took a guided tour of the new exhibition, The
Legacy of Chicago Dance, at the Newberry Library. If you would also like to see it, the exhibition is free and open to the public through July 6th.
At the end of May, 25 students attended the 1st CPS High School Dance Day at Columbia College. Students took Modern, West African, and Hip-hop master classes with Columbia College dance professors, attended a panel discussion about dance as a career, and watched a performance in which Payton Dance Company performed.
We've had a WONDERFUL year in the dance department and will miss our seniors next year!
The 4th annual Spring Dance Concert, Student Steps, was a great success!! The pieces in this show were completely choreographed by students from the Dance I & II classes, student-led dance groups, and seminars. Thank you to all of those who came to the performance!
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GRIZZLY INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS
Girls Water Polo
Girls Water Polo splashes to the semi-finals of the IHSA playoffs
Baseball
The Payton Baseball Banquet for freshman, JV and Varsity Baseball is Monday, June 3 at Payton HS at 6pm.
Payton JV celebrates their 10-4 City Championship win over Whitney Young
SR Bryce Smith tags out a Lane baserunner attempting to steal in the Grizzlies thrilling city semifinal game against Lane
JR Koki James celebrates his bases clearing double against Lane to put the Grizzlies up 7-0
Soccer
Varsity Girls Soccer wrapped up its season in May by advancing to the quarterfinals of the CPS City Playoffs, as well as participating in the IHSA Class 3A playoffs, where they would be eliminated by Maine West 2-0.
Pictures of the Juniors (left) and Seniors (right) above who lead the team to another successful season under Coach Paul Escobar.
Tennis
Doubles partners and captains Oliver Borstein (SR) and Mason Wicklander (SR) after their 3
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place finish in the city championship
Track Boys
Zach Rose with first place finishes in both the two mile and one mile races at the State Championship!
Track Girls
The girls track and field team finished 2nd overall in their Sectional meet on May 8th at Hanson Filed. Many runners ran personal best times during the meet and several girls qualified for the State meet.
Congrats to Cia Roth and Catalina MacLaughlin in the 3200m, Hannah Bartels in the 1600 and the 4x800m team of Caitlyn Fardy, Maggie Goldman, Lucia Roth and Lauren Bartels. Nice job ladies!
Girls Lacrosse
Nadia Czekajewski (captain/SR) on the move against rival Lane Tech
Boys Lacrosse
Celebrated a dominating City Championship win over Lane Tech!
Badminton
The Raquettes (Varsity Badminton team) at their team banquet after winning their second City Championship
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Ultimate Frisbee
The Payton Ultimate Frisbee team has been busy with regular season play and games with Pritzker, Lane and Evanston. The team had a particularly nice showing against Lane Tech on Tues., May 28 with a solid win against the Indians and exceptional teamwork. The Grizzlies are well positioned for another good showing at the State Championships on June 1-2 in Montgomery, IL.
In the picture attached from left to right:
Audrey Hills (SOPH), Maddie Marland (SR), Madeline Shink (SR), Grace Killackey (JR), Stella Roney (SOPH), Anika Dewjee (FROSH) and Stella Dzietzic (SOPH) at the Evanston game May 21.
Volleyball
Boys volleyball all smiles after their win at the Evanston Tournament
Boys Water Polo
The Boys co-op water polo team has lots to be proud of! They started off spring break by winning the Glenbrook North tournament, beating the host team, Libertyville, and Highland Park.
The boys beat Lane Tech in the city tournament to take third place, the highest finish ever for this team! In Sectionals they had a tough loss to St. Ignatius, ending the season. Congratulations to senior Jafet Reyes, who earned a spot on the CPS 1st All-City team, and honorable mention on the All-Sectional team.
Look for the Spring Edition of the Payton Sports News in your inbox next week for complete coverage of the Payton Athletic Teams' Spring seasons!
Payton Booster Association
Our next meeting is Monday, June 17
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in the school library at 6pm.
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Walter Payton College Prep ranked
#9 Nationally in the U.S. News & World Report Ranking of High Schools for 2019
and #1 in the state of Illinois.
The rankings are based on official test scores, graduation rates and other numeric data,
but maybe the outstanding students and faculty of Payton HS along with the 4 Cs: Character, Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion
have something to do with it. Go Grizzlies!
For a link to the rankings, click HERE.
If you have a Payton Fun Fact to feature in the Payton Community News, please send it to
[email protected].
Thank you!
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GRIZZLY GALLERY
News & Photos from the past month shared by the Payton community
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Grizzly 5K: lots of fun!
The Annual Grizzly 5K Payton Community Fun Run was a great community builder! Over 150 students, faculty and family members all came out to run with Gus the Grizzly, Payton's Mascot near the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Our first place student (boy) finisher was Zach Rose, finishing 1st for the second year in a row! Our first place student (girl) finisher was Hannah Bartels and our top adult finisher goes to Payton's math teacher Jeremy Judge, who had already run a half-marathon earlier Sunday morning! Congratulations to all of you!
The winning advisory goes to Ms. Annunzio's advisory 211 class.
The sports team award ended in a tie. Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team; the Girls Track & Field team and the Boys Track & Field team!
Thanks to all the sponsors, donations, runners and volunteers for making this year's race a huge success!
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Payton Students Win Top Two Prizes in the Newhouse Architecture Competition
Sophomores Fionn Hui and Linnea Jones won the Overall Grand and First Grand prizes respectively in the Newhouse Architecture + Design Competition in the Advanced Architecture division. Both students have participated in the Chicago Architecture Center's Teen Fellows program. During the last several months of the Fellows program, they developed the physical and digital designs submitted to the competition. Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center presented the awards May 18th during the competition's showcase.
The challenge for the Advanced Architecture division
was to design a Dragon Boat Racing Facility at Ping Tom Park. The park is in the midst of Chinatown in Chicago's south side, situated by the river and near an existing field house. The Ping Tom Park Advisory Council and the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC) are working to improve the park through public art and events such as dragon boat racing. The Dragon Boat Facility is intended to house the boats, activate public engagement, and integrate with the existing field house.
picture attached. Fionn Hui (left) and Linnea Jones (right)
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National Championship Winners for
Virtual Supreme Court Competition
Juniors, Declan Davis and Will Foster have been participating in The Harlan Institute - ConSource Virtual Supreme Court Competition. They both traveled to Washington DC Sunday, 5/12 with a chaperone to participate in the National Championship. The National Championship was Monday, 5/13 at the Georgetown Law School.
Declan Davis and Will Foster won the 2019 National Championship! For more information, see this press release highlighting their accomplishment!
Will Foster (2020) and Declan Davis (2020) accept their National Championship Award
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Payton Math Team had an Outstanding 2019-2020 Year!
Did you know that the Payton Math Team is one of the largest student organizations in the school? Over 60 students from all grades actively practiced at least twice a week to compete in local, state, regional, national, and international competitions from September to May against the top high schools in the state - Whitney Young, Lane Tech, UChicago Lab, Northside, Adeli Stevenson, Glenbrook North, Naperville and Illinois Academy of Math and Science.
Students involved in the Math Team enjoy doing math recreationally with their friends and love to learn mathematics beyond what they learn in their math classes. Each grade has its own coach and practices together to prepare for topics covered on upcoming competitions. Congratulations to the Math Team and their coaches for an outstanding year.
2018-2019 Payton Math Team and student accomplishments include:
- City of Chicago Math League - 2nd place, Division A
- Algebra 1: Nolan Hey, 4th
- Geometry: Andre Nandi, 4th
- Precalculus: Lauren Sands, 2nd, Stanley Cho, 2nd, Chenjia Lin, 3rd
- North Suburban Math League - 1st place, Yuen Division, 9th place overall
- Seniors: Lauren Sands, 2nd
- Illinois Math League - 3rd in state
- High scoring students: Andre Nandi, Lauren Sands, Austin W. Li, Zachary Gillis, Stanley Cho, Elizabeth Kujawa
- Illinois Council of Teacher of Mathematics State Contest - 8th in Division 4AA, 9th overall
- Algebra 1 team, 7th
- Geometry team, 5th
- Algebra 2 team, 8th
- Precalculus team, 8th
- Freshman-Sophomore 8-person team, 10th
- Relay team 1, 4th
- Relay team 2, 10th
- American Regions Math League
- Chicago Team Qualifiers: Nolan Hey, Frank Tiberia, Hoon Shin, Chenjia Lin, Lauren Sands
- High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling Participants
- Kate Wehrenberg, Lauren Sands, Ketandu Chiedu, Reyna Villada
- American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) participants
- Kristen Si, Lauren Sands, Tatyana Petriv, Chenjia Lin
 Payton Math Team Seniors 2019 celebrate another victory!
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State Science Fair Update 2019
On May 3-4 Payton was represented at the State Science Fair at Southern Illinois University by an impressive group of students and projects. The three students below earned the following awards.
Anagha Aneesh--Outstanding Project Award; Best in Category Award; Anagha was one of 4 CPS students to represent Illinois in the International Science Fair.
She finished 4th overall (biochemistry) in the International Science Fair in arizona 2 weeks ago.
Lillian Jirousek--Best in Category Mathematics, SIU Overall Excellence Award.
Steven LI--Symposium State Award; Society for Science and the Public Community Innovation Award; State Science Fair Overall Excellence Award.
Congratulations to all of the Payton Science Fair participants on your dedication to Science and your achievements!
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