VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR SEPT 17 |
Each year, we look forward to opening our campuses and classroom doors to our families during Parent Open House. This year, we are developing a virtual platform which will allow our families to learn more about the teachers their children are working with and the courses they are taking. On Thursday, September 17, at 7pm, LT will host a live WebEx event that will include welcome messages from Superintendent Dr. Tim Kilrea and Principal Dr. Brian Waterman, highlight some celebrations from the early part of the school year, share updates regarding remote learning, and provide information regarding student support and engagement. In addition, parents will be able to access videos and course information online regarding the courses their children are enrolled in. Teacher videos will include an overview of course objectives, class expectations, general grading practices and changes made to the course to accommodate our remote learning environment.
Please save the date for Thursday, September 17, and be on the lookout for an email with all of the details to connect virtually.
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We need committed community members, engaging business leaders, and enthusiastic entrepreneurs to spend a few hours each month to help virtually guide and mentor business INCubator students through the process of developing their business plans. There are six teams of students enrolled in this year's class, and we need some additional coaches and mentors at this point. Interested?? LEARN MORE at INCubatoredu – Uncharted Learning and INCubatoredu Volunteer Information. Please contact Krista Wilcox for more information. |
BROADCASTING WLTL RADIO FROM HOME
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WLTL was very busy this summer. Anticipating a disrupted school year, radio teacher and WLTL sponsor Chris Thomas decided to plan ahead. During the summer, radio staff determined that even if students were back in school for in-person learning this fall, it might not be safe for students to gather in the radio studio together. So they worked with former WLTL student and LT grad Mike Dorris ’09. He is an engineer and helped build a system that would allow students to broadcast from their homes.
By using a remote desktop system, students can use their own laptops to log onto the WLTL studio computer, where they are able to select music just as they would if they were working in person. To go on-air, they need to download a free phone app that turns their smartphone into a microphone which connects back to the station. Combined with the remote desktop, they are able to broadcast from their homes live on WLTL.
In an effort to help students have an even better experience, Thomas and evening supervisor Mike Baker, Class of ’79, added more than 2,000 new songs to the studio computer so students will have more music to choose from since they are not able to bring in their own.
"While of course we would rather be working in person, many radio personalities around the country and the world are working from home right now too, so our students are truly getting a real-life radio experience," Thomas said.
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Senior and WLTL Co-Music Director Maya Albores said, "I am missing all of the normal parts of my senior experience, so it’s a huge opportunity to get the chance to be a part of radio. This gives me the chance to do something that feels normal in a world that isn’t normal right now. I love being a part of radio, so I am extremely excited to express myself through music during this weird time."
Similarly, Operations Manager senior Genesis Magpayo said, "I’m excited to welcome students back on-air at WLTL because it gives us somewhat a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos of the pandemic. It’s also something really fun to do for students and for the community!"
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS CLASSICS |
WLTL Radio 88.1FM will air classic football and boys soccer game broadcasts every Friday at 7pm.
The Friday Nights Lights Classics begin September 7 with a rebroadcast of LT football at Leyden from October 4, 2019.
Other highlights include:
• Ben Bryant’s first win as a QB for LT (he is now a quarterback at the University of Cincinnati)
• A first-round playoff victory in 2012 that features now Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott
• The 2010 State Soccer Semi-Final and Championship games
• Homecoming 2014 game vs Downers Grove North
• Broadcasts and highlights from games in the 1970s and 1980s as well
WLTL Radio Sponsor Chris Thomas says, “We are all missing sports right now, so we couldn’t think of a better way to share “live” sports with our audience while celebrating some great games from LT history.”
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COLLEGE FAIR NEWS AND UPDATES |
The College/Career Center provides up-to-date resources useful in planning and researching post-high school career and educational experiences. Students can receive assistance in researching colleges, application completion, scholarship search and processing and other information pertinent to the post-secondary process.
Simple Sign-On
There is now a simple single sign-on for students so they can log into their Google account and select Naviance from the app launcher. No more forgotten passwords, resets, etc. Parents must still enter as a Guest, but if they know their student’s d204 account information, they can view their student’s information.
College Visits
More than 70 colleges have signed on to present virtual visits and college information panels. Sophomores, juniors and seniors simply need to go to the Naviance home page, click on “Colleges,” then “Research Colleges,” then “College Visits” to view the entire list and register for the event. All visits are scheduled between 2:30pm and 8:30pm so students can participate after the regular school day. Students must be signed up in Naviance and will receive the link to 15 minutes before the meeting to join in.
Virtual College Fair
Additionally, Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) is sponsoring a Virtual College Exploration for all Illinois students, September 15 - October 22.
The six-week program consists of hundreds of opportunities for students to learn about the college search process and about many different colleges through panel presentations and information sessions.
Students will gain a wealth of college knowledge, get exposure to a variety of colleges, and have the opportunity to ask questions of admission counselors, all in a safe, flexible, online environment.
All high school students, parents, and counselors throughout Illinois are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Participation is free.
Students are encouraged to participate live so they can ask questions and interact with the college admission counselors. If students are unable to attend live, they may register for the sessions they are interested in and recordings will be available on the IACAC website. |
DAILY WELLNESS CHECK REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF |
Any staff member planning to be at either campus must complete a daily wellness screening before arriving. An email link is sent to all staff at 5am every morning. The link asks four short health-related questions, which are designed to screen for exposure and symptoms. The questions may change based on guidance comes from IDPH and may be refined based on current local public health data.
If any question is answered positively for exposure or symptoms, the employee is contacted by the Office of Human Resources and the Health Office and is not allowed on campus.
A similar daily wellness check is also currently utilized by fall student athletes and may possibly be used by all students as we eventually return to in-person learning.
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SEPT 7
NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAY
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SEPT 11
Academic Level Change and CR/NC Deadline
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SEPT 16
LTCAC Meeting, 7pm (Virtual)
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SEPT 17
Virtual Open House, 7pm
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Several clubs and activities made short video presentations and students can log on to learn more about how they can get involved in co-curricular activities during this school year. Be sure to check the link often as it will remain open all year as more clubs contribute videos and information. |
Looking for a book to read? The LT libraries are here to help! Visit the library web page where you'll find a book request form, as well as a quick video on searching our catalog. You can always email Cheri Price or Kristen Rigano for help. Best of all, curbside pick-up is available at the SC library for any book requested.
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Yearbook portraits for seniors, juniors and sophomores, as well as freshmen who didn't take a portrait at Book Pick-Up, are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, from 9am – 6pm in the NC Fieldhouse and Vaughan Gym. Information about signing up for a 15-minute window on one of those dates is available at Tabulae Yearbook Portraits.
Freshmen who took school portraits during regularly scheduled Book Pick Up have been uploaded to an online gallery for parents and students to view and order.
Freshmen can follow these easy steps to look up your photos:
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Go to vipis.com
- Type in LTHS
- Click on “School portraits”
- Enter student information
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If you or your student has a question about a remote learning issues, be sure to refer to the “ Who Do I Contact” link. |
Any student in need of a laptop or home access to the internet, please call or email the Technology Department Help Desk: 708-579-6559, HelpDesk@d204.lths.net.
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LT is once again offering Grab-n-Go meals at both campuses from 8-10am on any day LT is in remote learning. Meals will be available at the main entrance at South Campus and the Clock Tower entrance at North Campus.
Families in need of assistance or those with questions or concerns, please contact Assistant Principal Darrell Mathis (South Campus-579-6528) or Assistant Principal Bryan Radavich (North Campus 354-4700).
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