Community eNewsletter
Volume 9, Issue 36 . . . . . . May 13, 2022
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Latin Fever Dance May 6, 2022. |
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May 16 - Senior Honors Night, 7 p.m., Auditorium
- By invitation only
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May 17 - Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.
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May 17 - Spring Choral Concert, 7 p.m.
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May 18 - Graduation at NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb, 7 p.m.
- Ticket holders only
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May 20 - Parent Teacher Advisory Committee, 7:45 a.m.
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May 23 - Final Exams Periods 0,1,2,3, 12:45 p.m. dismissal time
- Busses will run on this schedule
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May 24 - Final Exams Periods 4/5/6, 6/7/8, 9, 12:45 p.m. dismissal time
- Busses will run on this schedule
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May 25 - Final Exams Period 10, 9:25 a.m. dismissal time
- Busses will run on this schedule
- Last day of school for 2021-2022 school year
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May 27 - Final Day to Register for Summer School (see article below)
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June 3 - Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting, 7 p.m.
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August 15 - First Day of Attendance for 2022-2023 School Year
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New! Submit Board of Education Public Participation Comments Online
The Board of Education of Community High School District 94 provides an opportunity for public comments at each open meeting in accordance with Board Policy 2:230.
Board Policy 2:230 states that comments by any one member of the public shall be limited to five (5) minutes and the total time allotted to public comment shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes. Personal charges or complaints against individual employees, volunteers or students of the District should not be initiated during public comment.
You may address the Board at each open meeting in person or you may submit your comments electronically via completion of this form.
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5/9/2022 Incident at School
The following message was sent to parents on 5/10/2022:
Dear Parents,
At the end of 10th hour yesterday, May 9, 2022, a WCCHS student threatened another student with what was later determined to be an airsoft pellet handgun. The student who was threatened notified his teacher minutes after school was dismissed, and the teacher quickly contacted the Dean’s Office and the School Resource Officer.
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Daniel Canda Named April Student of the Month
West Chicago Community High School in Community High School District 94 has selected Daniel Canda of West Chicago as Student of the Month for April 2022. Canda was chosen for being a mentor and positive example, and for embracing everything WeGo has to offer including leadership roles in clubs, athletics, and in the classroom.
A senior, Canda has been on high honor roll or honor roll every semester of his high school career, earning a cumulative weighted grade point average (GPS) of 4.578. Canda is a member of National Honor Society.
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LifeSmarts Team Captures 8th Place at Nationals
The West Chicago High School LifeSmarts Team represented Illinois at the 2022 National LifeSmarts Competition and finished in 8th place. The competition took place in Washington D.C. April 21-24.
Members of the team included Sean Slattery (team captain), Christina Guo, Angie Jacobo, Arely Jacobo, and Dana Tomasevic.
The team began the competition by defeating Minnesota 120 -100. “This was a
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The 2022 LifeSmarts Team from WCCHS is (from left) Christina Guo, Arely Jacobo, Angie Jacobo, Dana Tomasevic and Captain Sean Slattery. |
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Sophomore Owen Payton Goalie for National 2nd Place Sled Hockey Team
West Chicago Community High School sophomore goalie Owen Payton (#50) and his team earned 2nd place in the 2022 Sled Hockey National Championship held April 22-24 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, losing the championship by 1 point to the Hurricanes Sled Hockey Junior team from Fargo, North Dakota. Owen plays sled hockey with the Chicago Hornets Sled Hockey team.
The team advanced to the final by beating NE Passage Wildcats from Durham, New Hampshire by a score of 4-2.
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Student Artwork on Display at WC Public Library in May
Student artwork will be on display at the West Chicago Public Library until May 30, 2022.
The display includes work from our Graphic Design and Digital Photo students.
The following students have work on display:
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Dayanna Sanchez
Vanessa Munoz
Daniel Boyce
Cecilia Cuautle
Sheila Mejia
Jaime Alvez
Ben Falco
Dejon Davis
Johanna Edler
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Ellen Flores
Estefania Gaitan
Michelle Hernandez
Icza Huizar
John Luis
Jesus Ramirez
Samantha Velazquez
Briceyda Vivaldo
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Class of 2022 Graduation is May 18, 2022
May 18 (Wednesday) GRADUATION @ Northern Illinois University - Convocation Center
5:00 pm Graduates are to enter through door #2 and #4 as shown on attached map.
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Notice of Special Education Public Meeting May 19
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., conducted by Community High School District 94, will take place via phone or video conference. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district's plans for providing special education services to students with
disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2022-2023 school year. If you are a parent of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and
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From the Nurse's Office
5/13/2022
Dear Wildcat Parents/Guardians:
Since 5/1/2022 D94 has had 11 positive cases this week.
Since 5/8/2022 D94 has had 6 positive cases this week. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office.
Please remember not to send your student to school if they are sick.
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To All Incoming Seniors 2022-2023
You will need a second MENINGITIS (Meningococcal) vaccine prior to the first day of school 2022-2023. This injection must be given after the age of 16 years old.
Many students have already had this second injection. Please contact your doctor and if they have already met this requirement.
If yes, please have them fax or email this information to the Health Office
If not, please schedule an appointment and have your student provide proof of this before the first day of school 2022-2023. Your student will not be allowed to attend the first day of school without proof of receiving this immunization.
*Not accepting Meningitis B – YOUR STUDENT WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL/SPORT IF NO MENINGITIS VACCINE PROOF IS TURNED IN TO THE HEALTH OFFICE.
If you have any questions, please call the Health Office 630 876-6245
Thank you,
Health Office
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Para todos los que ingresan al Grado 12 2022-2023
Necesitará una segunda vacuna de MENINGITIS (Meningococo) antes del primer día de escuela 2022-2023. Esta vacuna debe administrarse después de los 16 años de edad.
Muchos estudiantes ya han recibido esta segunda inyección. Póngase en contacto con su médico, para ver si ya han cumplido con este requisito.
En caso afirmativo, pídales que envíe por fax o correo electrónico esta información a la Oficina de Salud.
Si no es así, programe una cita y pida a su estudiante que proporcione una prueba de ello antes del primer día de escuela. Para el año escolar 2022-2023, su estudiante no podrá asistir al primer día de escuela sin prueba de recibir esta vacuna.
*NO se acepta MENINGITIS B- SU ESTUDIANTE SERÁ EXCLUIDO DE LA ESCUELA / DEPORTE SI NO SE ENTREGA NINGUN COMPROVANTE DE VACUNA CONTRA LA MENINGITIS A LA OFICINA DE SALUD.
Gracias,
Oficina de Salud
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Summer School Registration Ends May 27
Summer School registration is now open and will continue through May 27, 2022.
Courses may be in-person or independent study depending on enrollment. In-person classes will take place Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 1 - June 17 or June 22 - July 11; STAR independent study classes will have a materials pickup on May 31 or June 1 between 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. All classes are subject to cancellation or a change in type based on enrollment.
Cost is $50 per semester credit for in-district students.
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As we include spring events, the yearbook is compiled over the summer. Delivery is typically around Homecoming the next school year. |
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Didn't Order a 2021-2022 Yearbook? Do It Now!
If you haven't purchased your copy of the 2021-22 yearbook yet, it's not too late!
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Gunnar Stern, Class of 2011, WeGo Places Podcast
Another great WeGo Places alumni podcast for your listening pleasure! Join WCCHS teacher Brian Turnbaugh as he interviews Gunnar Sterne, Class of 2011, USSA Snowmobile Racer.
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.
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Incoming Freshmen Activity & Athletic Interest Survey
These surveys are for students entering West Chicago Community High School next year as freshmen - the Class of 2026!
We offer something for EVERYONE! We offer more than 40 activities and clubs, and 11 sports for boys and 10 sports for girls, and 2 coed sports!
Complete these surveys by May 20 so you won't miss out on how to join, camps, open gyms, and tryouts!
Find your passion at WeGo!
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Safe2HelpIL Now at WeG0
Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) and other social media platforms to report school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the tips will immediately be shared with local school officials, mental health professionals and/or local law enforcement, depending on the nature of the tip. This program is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish students. Rather,
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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.
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From Our Community Partners |
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Young Adult programs from the West Chicago Public Library District |
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Programas para adultos en español del distrito de
bibliotecas públicas de West Chicago
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FREE programs for WCCHS parents from the
Glenbard Parent Series:
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Grown and Flown:
How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family and Raise Independent Adults
Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington
From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with teens (15-25) and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood. Kids are constantly changing and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart. Join us as they discuss anxiety, mental health, and college life. Learn how to raise an adult with whom you have an enduring, profound connection.
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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.
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