January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 18 - Healthcare Exploration Series 4:30-6:00
(see information below)
January 25 - Virtual ADHD Presentation 6:00-7:30
(see information below)
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February 18-19 & 25-26 - 7:30 PM "Mamma Mia!"
(ticket information below)
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL |
Dear Maine East Parents and Students,
As we round out the second week of the second semester, I want to provide you with some updated information and a reminder that we value our students' voices and their active participation in the learning process. Being on time to class and engaged are important pinnacles to their success. As you may recall from messages in East Side News before winter break, I mentioned that we would be implementing some procedures to address on-time attendance and building expectations for acceptable cell phone use:
On-time attendance:
For students who arrive late to class on a frequent basis, they may be assigned by their teacher for a mandatory meeting during office hours. If students fail to meet and/or they are referred for office hours by multiple teachers (meaning they are habitually late to multiple classes), they will meet with their Assistant Principal to develop a plan to help them get to class, to make up course work missed by their tardiness, and to determine “next steps” if they continue to arrive late to class.
Cell Phone/Earbud Expectations:
In regard to acceptable cell phone use, we have a building-wide expectation that all classes/instructional spaces are phone/earbud-free zones unless directed by the teacher.
- Students are expected to put their phones on silent and place them away so they are not visible (and to keep them put away). Teachers will remind students of this expectation verbally and/or through a post on daily agenda on screen as they walk into the classroom each day.
- For students who are unwilling or unable to meet these expectations, teachers may direct them to place their phones in a phone pouch or other safe place for the duration of class as a result of their failure to follow class expectations.
- For students who persist in failing to meet phone-related expectations during class, parents/caregivers will be contacted by the school.
- Students are free to use their devices during passing periods and non-class time (study options, lunch, before & after school).
Why it is important to have common expectations about Phone/Earbuds in our classrooms:
- We believe students are capable of engagement and deep focus on class activities and work when they are not distracted by their electronic devices;
- We believe that all all student voices in the classroom matter and encourage every student’s participation without the distraction of electronic devices, social media, etc.;
- We believe in fostering habits of success: responsibility in managing their devices and respect for teachers and other class members through being fully present in class every day;
- We believe in the success of our students and helping each reach their maximum potential in order to be successful in school and life.
We are asking all of our parents and caregivers to partner with the school staff to help us establish these expectations as the way we “do school” at Maine East High School. As a reminder, this means that parents and caregivers may not be able to reach students during their class periods - please try to be familiar with your student’s daily schedule to avoid trying to text or call during their classes. If you have an emergency, you can always contact the school and we will help you get in touch with your child quickly.
Thank you, in advance for your cooperation in helping us help our students be successful!
Dr. Mike Pressler
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New Guidance on COVID-19 Procedures |
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently announced new guidance that closely matches the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance around isolation and quarantine related to COVID-19. District 207 has implemented this new guidance and you can learn more about the new guidance by visiting: Guidance for Parents on COVID-19 Procedures. This link is available on our school website through the COVID-19 link on the left side of the front page.
If there are additional changes to the guidance, those changes will be posted on this website.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and follow the guidance provided by IDPH.
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DISTRICT 207'S BEST
JANUARY 2022 - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
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Stella has been a strong leader in a number of clubs and organizations at Maine East including: Women and Nonbinary People in STEM co-founder and officer, Debate varsity co-captain, Scholastic Bowl varsity co-captain, Astronomy Club co-president, Rotary Interact secretary, ME Cares, National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. Owen Doak, Maine East Social Science teacher said, “Stella is an outstanding young woman and perhaps the most talented student I have had in 28 years of teaching. As a student and as captain of the Scholastic Bowl Team she has consistently shown herself to be a brilliant, hardworking and passionate young scholar with outstanding leadership skills.” |
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THIS WEEK IN STUDENT ADVISORY
Wednesday, 1/12/2022
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Congratulations to the Maine East
Scholastic Bowl Team!
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On Saturday, December 18th, the Maine East Scholastic Bowl Team won 3rd place out of 36 teams at the Reinstein Varsity Tournament at Barrington High School. The team went 9-2 on the day, and defeated a very talented team from Carl Sandburg High School in the 3rd place match. Senior Co-Captains Kelly and Stella Tsogtjargal led the team, and junior Sarah Phan and sophomore Aleks Bargoz made tremendous contributions. It was truly a team effort. The team currently has a record of 20 wins and only 7 losses for the season. Congratulations to the Maine East Scholastic Bowl Team! |
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Congratulations to Senior Haaziya Saiyed on earning the National Speech & Debate Association's Academic All American award! This coveted award recognizes academic rigor, competitive speech and debate success, and personal excellence.
From more than 141,000 student members of the National Speech and Debate Association, fewer than 1% of students earn the Academic All American award every year. This tremendous accomplishment places Haaziya among the top one-percent of all student members across the county!
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"The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show."
Get your tickets now using this link or scan the QR Code below.
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Students and Staff:
Great news! The Primetime Art Show has been extended through Friday, January 21st.
Be sure to stop by the and see the amazing works by our talented First Year Art students.
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Healthcare Exploration Series: Rehabilitation Services |
On January 18, 4:30 to 6pm, all students are invited to discover the different career paths that fit their passions and goals, be it a certificate, a two-year degree, four-year college and beyond. Learn about fulfilling, life-long career options in rehabilitation services: Physical Therapy Aide, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist and more. During the session, students will:
- Learn what Rehabilitation Services is about
- Discover the many career paths there are and the educational requirements
- Hear a physical therapist talk about her journey that began with volunteering
- Have an opportunity to ask questions via chat
To register for this event,, students should login to SchooLinks, select "School Events" on the top menu bar, click on this event and then "Register for this Event!"
Questions? Contact your school's career coordinator in the CCRC (Career & College Resource Center)
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SAD NEWS FROM
STUDENT & FAMILY SERVICES
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Krysti, our Maine East therapy dog, has passed away as a result of unexpected health issues related to cancer. A message to all students was shared on Tuesday January 11th and our Student & Family Services staff were on-call to support students who were impacted.
Krysti’s owner and handler was Amy Allen, school counselor at Maine East. Any memories of Krysti and notes of care can be dropped off directly to the Student & Family Services front desk.
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Read books and win prizes during your public library’s Winter
Reading Program.
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