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April 5, 2021
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR
SENIORS & THEIR FAMILIES
Hello, Maine East Senior Students and Families!

A Google Form link was sent to the school email address of every Maine East Senior so that seniors can indicate whether they plan to attend our In-Person Graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Seniors, please take some time to watch the short video linked below for more information regarding the Class of 2021 graduation plan and discuss the options offered with your family before you submit the Google form. This form may only be submitted by DISTRICT 207 STUDENTS using their student email accounts.


SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 8, 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS

April 13 - State Testing for Juniors at Maine East
(NO SCHOOL for grades 9, 10, & 12 - more information coming soon)

April 13 - Senior Sunrise 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
(more information to follow)

April 14 - Maine 207 Education Foundation Online Benefit

April 20 & 27 - Oakton Application Workshop 3:00 - 4:00
School

Photography

Reminder
The final opportunity to have your school photo taken in-person will be on April 21 & April 22. This includes any students who have yet to take a photo as well as those who would like to retake photos. Photographers will be available both days in the auditorium lobby from 8:15 to 3:00. No appointment needed. Please come when it is most convenient for you.

Ordering School Photos:
To pre-order your school photos, access the Lifetouch website at mylifetouch.com. Use the following picture day ID code to order your photos: EVTNNFZ6W.

Yearbook Photo Submission Option:
If you do not feel comfortable coming to Maine East for your photo, you may opt to submit a head/shoulder image of yourself to yearbook staff. When taking this photo, please use a neutral background with one solid color (white or gray preferred). Photos are to be submitted to ahughes@maine207.org by April 1. 

Ordering Maine East’s 2020-21 Yearbook:
Option 1: Pay online using this link https://maine207.revtrak.net/web-store-e-guides
Option 2: Pay over the phone with Mrs. Lymperopolous in the ME Bookstore @ 847-692-8357 
Option 3: Mail a check for $45 to the Maine East Bookstore, 2601 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Please remember to include “Yearbook” in the memo portion of your check).  

If you have further questions regarding yearbook photos, please contact yearbook staff:

Angie Hughes (ahughes@maine207.org) Theresa Bonifazi (tbonifazi@maine207.org)
MAINE 207 FOUNDATION
VIRTUAL BENEFIT
The Maine 207 Foundation is hosting its annual benefit which is virtual this year. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 7-8 p.m. through a YouTube Premiere event that is being emceed by three District 207 students.

Register here for the event (which is free)
buying raffle tickets with prizes that include a guided tour of Maine
East with Dr. Pressler or a pass for four to watch the July 3
fireworks from the Maine East Tower!
  
District 207 thanks the Foundation for its critical work to support our schools.
Support Maine East Cheerleaders!

Little Caesar's Online Fundraiser

Now through April 28
All proceeds will go directly to the cheerleading program to provide materials and services for our athletes! Orders will be shipped directly to your home.
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
SELF-CARE DONATION DRIVE
The Muslim Student Association is sponsoring a Self-Care Donation Drive in order to prepare Ramadan care packages for the Rohingya Refugee families during Ramadan. The drive runs from April 6 - April 20, and donation boxes will be located throughout the building. See poster below for additional details.
Oakton Community College Workshop
We are hosting two workshops with Oakton Community College. Their admission counselors will be available to help students finish their applications or their financial aid. Students can choose between two different sessions, April 20th or 27th. Both begin at 2:30 pm. Students must register in advance for this workshop at this link.
LRC SPOTLIGHT
Flex your empathy muscles and expand your antiracist knowledge base.
All titles available in the Maine East Digital Library.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT
Fashion Club
Sponsor: Jillian Ristow

Follow us: @MaineFashion
Fashion club is a club that helps you express yourself creatively in a hands on setting. Learn more about fashion industry, through designing, sketching, fashion photography, moodboard creation, design challenges, sewing and more. Participate in philanthropies for those in need, create outfits and accessories for school spirit weeks and help put on the Maine Fashion Runway Show and Pop Up Shop! If you are creative, this club is for you!
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