Community eNewsletter
Volume 9, Issue 21 . . . January 21, 2022
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Girl wrestlers shake hands at the start of their match on January 13, 2022. |
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January 26 - Music Boosters Dine Out Night-Portillo's flyer below
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January 28 - Half Day - School Improvement Day - Students dismissed at Noon
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February 1 - Board of Education Committee of the Whole, 7 p.m.
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February 7 - Late Start Day
- 0 Hour begins at 9:20 a.m., 1st Hour begins at 10:00 a.m.
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February 15 - Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.
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February 21 - No School - Presidents' Day
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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?
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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?
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From the Nurse's Office
1/21/2022
Dear Wildcat Parents/Guardians:
Since 01/16/2022 D94 has had 8 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.
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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).
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Jan. 18 Livestream Board Meeting Now Archived
The January 18, 2022 Board of Education meeting was livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
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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
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January Graduates Announced
Several students from the Class of 2022 have completed the requirements to graduate early.
The January graduates are:
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Jaime Alvez, Dana Armas, Salvador Bautista, Victoria Brzozowski, Evelyn Cortez, Daniel Figueroa, Gerardo Flores, Gloria Gonzalez, Daniel Grimaldo, Lydia Jones, Negin Kalani Sobi, Matthew Lebron, Jacob Macias, Aleen Martin, Hannah Radousky, Jeffrey Romero Alcantar, Edwardo Rubio, Estevan Salinas, and Jackelyne Servin.
These students will have the opportunity to participate in formal commencement exercises on May 18, 2022.
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Eighty-two Students Recognized at Breakfast of Champions
Eighty-two West Chicago Community High School students were recognized during the Breakfast of Champions on January 14, 2022. Students were acknowledged for their successes and contributions to the school for first semester during a special breakfast.
Students were nominated by teachers or other staff members using the following criteria:
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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".
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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". |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp
Camp runs from January 25 - Feb. 27. Participation fee is $100 and includes
- Athletic Enhancement Training
- Instruction and skill development from high school level coaches and players
- Team t-shirt
Payment is due by January 25, 2022.
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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 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!
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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!
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Analicia Montanez - Class of 2015 - WeGo Places Podcast
Another great WeGo Places alumni podcast was just completed! Join WCCHS teacher Brian Turnbaugh as he interviews Analicia Montanez, Class of 2015. Analicia is an Application Analyst at Relativity.
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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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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FREE programs for WCCHS parents from the
Glenbard Parent Series:
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Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Wed. Jan. 26 at 7 PM
David Epstein
This bestselling author of The Sports Gene joins us for a closer look at research on the world’s top performers. Epstein asserts that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. He examined the world’s most successful athletes, musicians, and scientists and discovered generalists are primed to excel. As experts silo themselves further, while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly
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thrive. They may find their path later and juggle many interests rather than focusing on one, but they’re able to be more creative, more agile, and make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. Epstein also says that failing a test can be the best way to learn and frequent quitters may end up with the most fulfilling careers. Learn how falling behind can get you ahead. This is the talk we all need now.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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