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March 3, 2023

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US!

Hello Maine East Families,

Parents and guardians have an opportunity to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness and help guide school improvement.

Please follow this 5Essentials Survey link to take the survey. You will need to type in your personal email address, choose your county (Cook) and then type in Maine East.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Hello Families,

I wanted everyone to be aware that on Wednesday March 15th, Maine East students will move through a special bell schedule in order to accommodate our guest speaker, Ernest Crim III. Ernest is coming to speak to our school about the danger and damage of hate speech and how to combat it in our school. It is our hope that his visit will empower everyone in the building to meet and defeat hate speech head on, as hate speech and other acts of discrimination have no place in our school.

I encourage everyone to have honest conversations with your students about hate speech and its effect on everyone - especially our BIPOC (black, indigenous, persons of color) students and staff members.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

March 8 - District 207 Financial Aid Night 6:30-8:00 PM @Maine South

(see flyer below)

March 8 - Band Concert 7 PM

March 9 & 10 - March Madness College Panels

March 14 - Orchestra Concert 7 PM

March 14-21 - International Celebration

March 17 - Choir Concert 7 PM

March 27-31 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

STUDENT ADVISORY

This week in Advisory:

9th-12th grade students participated in our mandatory tornado and fire drills

Next week in Advisory:

9th-12th grade students participating in a lesson on Return on Investment (ROI) related to career and post high school education goals.

12th graders will have the option to work with their counselor on completing the FAFSA. If 12th graders need help with their FAFSA, they are encouraged to bring their Social Security Number to help with the forms. If they do not have a Social Security Number, they still have the option of completing the Alternative Application for Financial Aid.

DISTRICT 207 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

This year’s Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8th, and will be held at Maine South High School.

This important and informational event is open to all District 207 students regardless of grade, with a special session for this year’s graduating seniors. It’s never too early to start learning about the financial aid process!

Students are also encouraged to attend any of these March Madness College Panels during the school day on March 9th and March 10th.

DEBATE TEAM

We had a fantastic weekend in Iowa!

Competing against students from across three states, Freshmen Andrew Greene and Emmett Christ made it to the finals at the Cross River Classic, hosted by Iowa City West High School.

Now, it’s time to gear up for the State tournament in a few weeks!

GET YOUR MAINE EAST SWAG!

Dear valued East Community,

We are thrilled to welcome you to our brand-new Maine East Swag Shop! As you know, having the perfect school spirit wear is essential to showcasing your school pride and creating a sense of community. Our team has worked hard to bring you a wide variety of high-quality apparel items that you will be proud to wear both in and out of school.. Whether you're looking for stylish t-shirts, comfortable sweatshirts, or practical accessories, we've got you covered. Our products are made with durable materials that can withstand the wear and tear of daily use, and feature designs that are both trendy and timeless. Our online store is user-friendly, and we offer a range of payment and shipping options to suit your needs. Thank you for choosing our online shop for your school apparel needs. We look forward to serving you, and to seeing you show off your school spirit in our gear!

Sincerely,

Romelle Taylor Sr.

Associate Principal of Student Experiences