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NEWS

September 9, 2022

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

September 8 9 - Senior Portraits Make-up Days 3 pm - 9 pm

September 12-16 - Senior Portraits Make-up Days 3 pm - 9 pm

September 16 - Dine & Share for ME Cares

at Lina's Frozen Treats 4 pm - 8 pm

HOMECOMING WEEK 9/19 - 9/24

September 21 - Powder Puff Football Game 6 PM

Light the Night Rally with Fireworks - 7:30 PM (approx)

September 23 - Homecoming Game vs. Maine West 7 PM

September 24 - Homecoming Dance 7 PM - 10 PM

September 29-30 - Fall Play "The Play That Goes Wrong" 7 PM - 9 PM

Monthly "Caregiver Collaboration" Meetings

Maine East values the partnership between our school and all of the caregivers (parents, guardians, grandparents, etc.) who support our students. We invite all caregivers to join us for monthly, in-person meetings with Dr. Pikul and other members of the administrative team to get updates on various topics pertaining to student experiences at Maine East.

This Tuesday, September 13th, we will meet at 7:00 p.m. on the gathering stairs in center court for a brief presentation featuring two of our Associate Principals: Allison Gest, Teaching & learning and Romelle Taylor, Student Experiences. Please park in the east parking lot by the tennis courts and enter through the bus shelter doors (door #3). Signs will point the way to the meeting location.

Please use this form to RSVP if you plan to attend - thank you!

Please save the dates below for upcoming meetings this semester.

Tuesday, October 25th, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 15th, 7:00 p.m.

We hope you can join us!

DISTRICT 207'S BEST

SEPTEMBER 2022 - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Natalia Barna

While Natalia does not know exactly what her future career path may hold, the summation of her experiences indicate that a “dream job” may be in the area of organic chemistry where she could work for a pharmaceutical company designing drug treatment to cure disease. While Natalia’s GPA is off the charts and she has earned scores of 4 or 5 on ten AP exams in merely three years of high school, the fact that Natalia has also excelled in the arts, in leadership and in service is truly amazing. Natalia shared with me that she “loves Maine East because it is challenging, tight knit and collaborative”. She said that she is inspired by the work and ideas of her peers. Without a doubt, students and staff alike are also inspired by Natalia!

ATHLETICS

Congrats Football

Congrats once again to head football coach, Bob Winkel, his staff and the ME varsity football team on winning their 1st football game of the 2022 season and in the last 5 years! Blue Demons Nation was there to celebrate with Coach Winkel and the team and see history in the making last Friday night. The Blue Demons move to 1-1 on the season and will take on Wheeling HS on 9/09 at Wheeling @ 7:00 p.m.

Girls Cross-Country

Sophomore Ashley Gaba finished 3rd place in the F/S race at the Fenton "Early Bird Classic" on 9/03/22. She is off to a great season so far and we are looking forward to seeing how well she runs at the Wauconda Invite on 9/10/22.

Open Gyms

Open gyms have started for boys and girls basketball, softball and baseball. If you're interested in any of those sports and want to get a head start on training, please contact the head coaches for open gym dates and times or visit the athletic office for details.