Community eNewsletter
Volume 9, Issue 22 . . . January 28, 2022
Upcoming Calendar - See all events at www.d94.org/calendar
  • January 31 - Softball Fundraiser at Chipotle - 5 9 p.m. See information below
  • February 1 - Board of Education Committee of the Whole, 7 p.m.
  • Livestream Link: https://youtu.be/gjrG6JFGdvI
  • February 7 - Late Start Day
  • 0 Hour begins at 9:20 a.m., 1st Hour begins at 10:00 a.m.
  • February 15 - Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.
  • February 21 - No School - Presidents' Day
First Semester Honor Roll

2021-2022 1st semester Honor Roll is now available.

Congratulations to these hard-working WCCHS students!

See the full list of students at www.d94.org/honorroll21-22sem1
February 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Livestream Link

The February 1, 2022 Board of Education Committee of the Whole meeting will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel beginning at 7 p.m.

Watch it live, or watch it later here:
New Textbooks for 2022-2023 School Year on Display

Community High School District 94 Board of Education has placed all textbooks that are proposed for adoption on public display for approximately twenty-one (21) days prior to final consideration by the Board.

Therefore, the following textbooks proposed for adoption for the 2022-2023 school year are available for inspection and public comment in the District Office
From the Nurse's Office
1/28/2022

Dear Wildcat Parents/Guardians:

Since 01/23/2022 D94 has had 10 positive cases this week. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office.

If students do have symptoms, in order to return to school they will need to have a negative COVID test. We are still offering the option to test your student, if symptomatic, while in school. Use of the BinaxNOW test is completely voluntary and is not required.
Parents wishing their child to have this option must log into their PowerSchool account to complete the consent survey. You can find the survey in your parent PowerSchool account under BinaxNOW Testing Survey. If you need help accessing your PowerSchool account please contact Beth Schuck (bschuck@d94.org) or for Spanish Janette Hernandez (jhernandez@d94.org)  

Please do not send your student to school if they have any of the following symptoms:
Fever (100.4 or higher), new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle or body aches from unknown cause.

We need everyone's help to keep all our Wildcat Staff and Students safe and healthy.  

If you have any questions about whether or not your student should be attending school, please contact the Health Office:

630-876-6245 Nurse Page
630-876-6246 Nurse Cathy
630-876-6469 (Mrs. Mendoza Spanish)
COVID-19 Updates and Frequently Asked Questions

On Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released updated guidance for K-12 schools regarding isolation and quarantine guidelines in school. The following FAQs and flow chart outline West Chicago Community High School’s procedures beginning 1/19/2022 in response to the new guidelines.  
 
1. What do I do if my child has COVID-Like symptoms?
Preguntas Frecuentes y Atualización de COVID-19

El martes 11 de enero de 2022, el Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) y la Mesa Directiva de Educación de Illinois (ISBE) publicaron una guía actualizada para las escuelas de K-12 en relación a la guía de aislamiento y cuarentena en las escuelas. Las siguientes preguntas frecuentes y diagrama de flujo describen los procedimientos de la Escuela Preparatoria de West Chicago “Community High School” a tomar efecto el 19 de enero de 2022 como respuesta a la nueva guía. 
 
1. ¿Qué debo hacer si mi hijo presenta síntomas como de COVID?
Summer Driver's Education Registration Now Open

Summer Driver's Education registration is now open. For more information or to register: www.d94.org/summerdriversed

The student or parent must turn in applications to Ms. Cuautle in person, in the Student Activity Center before or after school or during the student’s lunch hour. Please do not mail the application or give it to any other staff member. 

Applications will be due by Wednesday, May 19th. 
Spring Preschool Begins February 8

The Child Development classes of Community High School (326 Joliet St West Chicago IL 60185) will be planning and running a preschool lab program during February to May.

A child attending needs to be close to being potty trained and between the ages of 2 ½ and 5. The cost is $180 total for the entire twelve week program.

Visit www.d94.org/preschool for more information or to register.
Spring Sports Registration Open Now!

Registration for spring sports is now open!

Spring teams:
Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, Badminton, Boys & Girls Track, Boys Volleyball, Boys Tennis.

Please check with your coach for information on 1st day of practice/tryout.
Softball Fundraiser at Chipotle on Jan. 31

Bring the family and join the WCCHS softball team and coaches at the Chipotle at 2119 W. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton on Monday, January 31 from 5-9 p.m. for a fundraiser!

Chipotle will donate 33% of your order to the softball team if you show the flyers in the link below:


See you there!!
E-Learning Information for 2021-22

E-Learning information for students and parents has been posted on our website.

Students can find a presentation with instructions for an e-Learning Day in the "For Students" section of our website (www.d94.org) under "E-Learning".
Parents can find information and student expectations for an E-Learning Day on our website (www.d94.org) by clicking on "For Parents" in the middle of the page, then "E-Learning Day".
Emergency School Closing Information

It's that time of year! Community High School District 94 notifies parents of school closing or the use of E-Learning Days in a variety of ways including phone, text, email, our website and through the Emergency Closing Center that feeds information to radio and television stations.

Details can be found at www.d94.org/schoolclosing. Phone numbers and email addresses are pulled from student information in PowerSchool, so be sure your information is up to date.
2020-21 Yearbooks Are Here

2020-21 yearbooks have arrived!

Current students can pick them up in the Bookstore during periods 6/7/8.

Graduates (or a family member) can pick up their copy on school days at Entrance H between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

No need to bring proof of purchase - student names are on a paid list!
Substitute Teachers Needed

Retired and looking for something meaningful to do? Become a substitute teacher and work as little or as often as you want!

If you have an Associates or Bachelor's degree, apply at www.d94.org/hr and we will guide you through the process of obtaining your sub license!
Keri Mederich, Class of 2007 WeGo Places Podcast

Another great WeGo Places alumni podcast for your listening pleasure! Join WCCHS teacher Brian Turnbaugh as he interviews Keri Mederich, Class of 2007, Senior Deputy Coroner/Autopsy Technician at DuPage County.


Who might you know that we interviewed? Check out lots of wonderful interviews with former WeGo Wildcats with amazing careers at www.d94.org/wegoplaces.

Have a suggestion for a future interview? Contact teacher Brian Turnbaugh at bturnbaugh@d94.org.
WCCHS Social Emotional Support Web Page

The members of the Student Services Department recognize how difficult this time has been on our students, families, and members of our feeder communities.
With that in mind, we would like to share our social emotional support page which has a myriad of mental health resources for students, parents, and teachers.
From Our Community Partners
FREE programs for WCCHS parents from the
Glenbard Parent Series:
Preparing to Achieve: Full Life Ahead
Wed. Feb. 2 at 7 PM. 
Dr. Michael Allen

This inspirational presentation will demonstrate to students that all have talent directly connected to the adversity they have experienced. Here are practical tools to enlighten students that the road to releasing talent is through education and empower them to trust their own inner strength. Learn about the transformative power of love, the brother Allen cared for while he was in school and what it takes to persevere through the real obstacles facing youth today.
Real American: A Memoir
Thurs. Feb. 8 at 7 PM 
Julie Lythcott-Haims

This author of the bestseller How to Raise an Adult shares her journey from self-loathing to self-love as a Black and biracial woman living in predominantly white spaces. She shows how discrimination can puncture a person’s inner life with a thousand sharp cuts. She also expresses the healing power of community in overcoming the hurtful isolation of being incessantly considered “the other." Here is a meaningful and universal message that encourages listeners to look both inward and outward to effect real lasting change so they can be their most authentic and open-minded selves.
The Power of Self-Compassion
Tues. Feb. 16 at 7 PM
Dr. Kristin Neff

Research shows that people who are self-compassionate lead healthier, happier, more productive lives than those who are self-critical. They enjoy the resilience to cope with stressful life events such as parenting, or the health crises of COVID. Dr. Neff will walk us through practices designed to increase motivation, foster grit and a growth mindset to rebound from failure – all through the cultivation of self-compassion. A professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and a pioneer in the field of inner strength training, Neff will share a simple, actionable guide proven to increase motivation, and improve mental health.
Have a question? Want to suggest an eNewsletter topic?
Contact Communications Coordinator
Becky Koltz | 630-876-6215 | bkoltz@d94.org
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Community High School District 94 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.