A CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230 SCHOOL THOUGHT MEANING ACTION CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER • FEBRUARY 2014 Curriculum Fair Students and staff enjoyed the Daytime Curriculum Fair held at Sandburg on January 11, 2014. Students had the opportunity to speak with many different teachers and learn about the elective options available to them. Chris Milo engages students in discussion about the wonderful world of Geology. Enthusiastic German teacher, Gaby Wiede, shares with Dr. Gay, Mr. Erickson and a few interested students, the benefits of learning a World Language. Bridget O'Connor discusses the many options for students in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department.
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2O13-2O14 School CalendarFebruary At A Glance
1 Incoming Freshman Registration
7 Battle of the Bands, 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
8 Turnabout Dance, 7:00 pm
11 Party 2014 Meeting
12 Band Concert, 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
12 Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:00 pm
13 International Fest, 7:00 pm
14 Daytime International Fest
14-17 Snowball Retreat
17 President’s Day – No School
18 Music Booster Meeting
20-22 Orchesis Performance, 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
25 Senior Honors Night, 7:00 pm
27 D230 School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Stagg
27 Relay for Life Kick-Off
28 Improvorama, 7:00 pm
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Curriculum Fair
Students and staff enjoyed the Daytime
Curriculum Fair held at Sandburg on January 11,
2014. Students had the opportunity to speak
with many different teachers and learn about
the elective options available to them.
Chris Milo engages students in discussion
about the wonderful world of Geology.
Enthusiastic German teacher, Gaby Wiede,
shares with Dr. Gay, Mr. Erickson and a few
interested students, the benefits of learning a
World Language.
Bridget O'Connor discusses the many options for students in the Family and
Consumer Sciences Department.
Dear Families and Friends of Carl Sandburg High School:
The interesting weather made for an unusual and challenging start to the New Year and the beginning of our second semester. Students, staff, and parents did a great job“weathering” the cancellations and delays in beginning our second semester. We sincerelyappreciate everyone’s support, patience, and commitment as we eventually were able tosuccessfully transition into our spring calendar. January was filled with the start of freshacademic experiences for students and staff, winter sporting events, and an exciting arrayof co-curricular activities to provide many venues to showcase our students’ talents andachievements. In the midst of acclimating to our second semester, we have also begunplanning for the 2014-2015 school year.
January was a time to review curriculum and courses with our students as they updatedtheir four-year plans and developed course schedules for next school year. We began themonth with our Curriculum Fair which enabled our current freshmen, sophomores, andjuniors to experience a flavor of the many, many electives Sandburg has to offer.Involvement in Curriculum Fair, meetings with guidance counselors, strategic activitiesoffered during Advisory, and a review of the 2014-2015 Course Selection Guide enabledour freshmen, sophomore, and junior students to fully prepare for the registration process.
We are in the midst of completing course registrations for current students. We ended the month of January with an Eighth Grade Open House to welcome the Class of 2018and their families to Sandburg to begin the registration process. Incoming freshmen willregister for courses on Saturday, February 1. Once we have completed registration, theprocess of determining the number of sections for each course to be offered next year willbegin. As we utilize students’ course selections and designated alternate courses to makethis determination, our expectation is student requests were informed decisions utilizingthe provided Sandburg resources and conversations between students and their families.Course verification letters, which will indicate the classes making up your child’s schedulefor the next school year, will be sent to families in April. Any changes to those requestsmust be made prior to April 30th as this information is used to develop our Master CourseSchedule in May.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 13th between the hours ofnoon and 8:00 pm. These brief appointments provide parents, students, and families an opportunity to touch base with teachers regarding academic progress, or questions/concerns with respect to student performance. Regular use of the Skyward Family Access portal provides current information regarding grades, assignments, absences, anddiscipline and may render a face-to-face conference unnecessary. Information regardingparent-teacher conference scheduling is located within this newsletter and posted on theSandburg website.
We are currently making plans for our April testing of current freshmen, sophomores, andjuniors. On April 23 and 24, juniors will be administered the Prairie State AchievementExam, which will be administered for the last time this spring. This two-day exam includesthe ACT test, a WorkKeys exam, and the State Board of Education’s science assessment.The ACT test administered to juniors WILL NOT include the writing component of the ACT.As some universities require the writing assessment, students and families should exploreinformation regarding a national administration of the ACT exam. This information wasprovided to students or can be accessed through our Guidance Office. Beginning in thespring of 2015, public high schools are scheduled to administer a new assessment knownas the PARCC assessment (Partnership for Assessment for Readiness of College andCareers). More information regarding PARCC can be found at www.parcconline.org.
I continue to encourage you to stay involved with Sandburg via our website, Portable PepBoard, and Skyward Family Access. The most efficient way to communicate questions orsuggestions is by emailing me at [email protected].
Sincerely,Dr. Julia Wheaton, Principal
What’s InsideSandburg Pride:
FEBRUARY 2014
PAGE 2
Principal’s MessagePAGE 3
LearningSpring Parent Teacher Conferences
National Honor Society Adopts
4th Grade Class For Secret Santa
PAGE 4
GuidanceHealth and Drivers’ Education
College-Bound Seniors Reminded
to Check College Housing
College Representatives to visit
Sandburg This Spring
PAGE 5
LearningAthletic Department
PAGE 6
LearningNews From The Deans’ Office
News From The Nurse’s Office
PAGE 7
Community InvolvementParent Group News
PAGE 8
School Calendar
Principal’s Message Community InvolvementATHLETIC BOOSTERSCome on out from the cold and watch a
game, match or meet. Girls’ Basketball,
Boys’ Basketball with the Eaglettes and
Cheerleaders performing during half-time,
Girls’ and Boys’ Bowling, Girls’ Gymnastics,
Boys’ Swimming and Wrestling have all
been training hard with the assistance of
their Coaches and Athletic Trainers.
Regionals and Sectionals are right around
the corner - check out the Athletic website
for times and dates. Go Eagles!
All teams are doing exceptionally well.
We have many talented athletes within our
school.
The Winter Sports Ad Book is available for
purchase at all of the winter sports events
so please support your team and school
and purchase one. The Spring Sports Ad
Book is now accepting ads. Please support
the Athletic Boosters and advertise with us.
E-mail Jill Stefan at sandburgprogram-
[email protected] to place an ad for our
spring book.
In the near future we will begin our
scholarship process. Please make sure
your membership dues are paid to be
considered. Please contact your sport rep
or Board Member if you have any questions
about becoming a member of CSHS Athletic
Booster Club. Two years ago freshman
class (2011/2012) and from
there on out, must have four years in good
standing with our club to be considered for
this award.
Spring try-outs are approaching quickly.
Check with the coaches for dates / times or
the athletic website.
Athletic Booster meetings are held the
second Wednesday of each month at
7:00 p.m. at Carl Sandburg in Room E113-
E115. Please get involved and join us.
Contact Mike Probasco at
The next meeting is February 12th at
7:00 p.m. Come on out, we love your input!
Go Eagles!
MUSIC BOOSTERSThe music program doesn’t slow down in
cold weather. Members of the Symphony
Orchestra, Varsity Choir, and Basketball
Pep Band all headed downtown in January.
Orchestra and Choir attended a performance
of the Lyric Opera, while the Pep Band
cheered on Sandburg at the United Center.
In addition, Symphonic Band I traveled to
Peoria to perform in the Illinois Music
Educators All-State Preview Concert – a
huge honor!
A full slate of musical activities is coming
up. Check the Music Booster calendar on
the website for the latest information;
several jazz and percussion festivals may
be added.
Feb. 10 District 230 Jazz Festival
Feb. 12 Mid-year Band Concert
Feb. 13 SWSC Band Festival at
Sandburg
Feb. 15 Symphony Orchestra at U of I
String Symposium
Feb. 22 Midwest Band Festival at
Lemont HS
March 1 Band Solo & Ensemble Festival
March 4 Choral Concert
March 6 Orchestra concert
To order a DVD or CD for any Sandburg
concert, stop by the Music Booster table in
the PAC foyer on concert evenings. We will
also be selling Spirit Wear at the concerts,
so check out our newest items!
It’s still winter, but music students are think-
ing spring. Auditions for the spring musical,
“Oliver,” for the cast and pit orchestra were
slated for the end of January, and practices
are now underway. Another spring event is
the Music Boosters’ Craft Fair, scheduled
for March 8-9, so watch for information on
how you can help. If you are not getting our
emails, please visit the website and click on
the fundraising/membership tab to sign up.
Thanks to all who participated in our
Golden Opportunity coupon book/buyout.
This was the only mandatory fundraiser
for your student to be eligible for senior
and camp scholarships. In addition, families
must be members of Music Boosters.
Scholarship information will be coming
out soon, so check the website for an
application form and more details.
The next Music Booster meeting will be
Tuesday, February 18, at 7 p.m. in E113-
115. Please join us!
PFSA
SCHOLARSHIP - SENIORS: Thanks to
your support, the PFSA will once again be
awarding a number of scholarships to
qualified graduating seniors. There are two
categories – Academic (GPA of 3.0 – 3.75)
and Exemplary (GPA of 3.76 and higher).
The PFSA annually provides scholarships to
senior students who have demonstrated a
strong commitment to CSHS through their
leadership, sportsmanship, fellowship,
teamwork, and school pride by their involve-
ment in clubs, sports, and volunteer efforts
within Sandburg. What clubs and organiza-
tions has your child participated in and how
did their participation make a difference?
Applications will be available in the guid-
ance office on Friday, February 14, 2014,
and are due by Monday, March 17, 2014.
Applications will also be available on-line at
www.sandburgpfsa.org. In order for your
senior to be eligible, your family must have
been a paying member of PFSA for all
years attending Sandburg.
With that in mind, we are still accepting
MEMBERSHIPS through March 1, 2014.
You must complete a membership form and
send it to the office along with your $10
annual membership fee. If you have any
questions regarding your membership for
this year or previous years, please contact
Ann Lindgren at [email protected].
SPIRIT WEAR:
All students are
invited to enter
our contest to
“Design a T-
shirt” for the
2014-15 school
year. The win-
ner receives a
$50 Amazon gift
card. The details
are on our web-
site at www.sandburgPFSA.org. There are
no future spirit wear sales scheduled at
this time. But if you have any questions
regarding spirit wear, please email
VOLUNTEERS: Thanks for all volunteers
who assisted with the Class of 2018
Freshmen Open House and Registration –
providing refreshments and helping sell
spirit wear.
BOARD and COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
Are open for the 2014-2015 school year,
including President, President-Elect,
Secretary and Spirit Wear. Now is a great
time to shadow a current member and see
how easy it is to be involved! It’s also a
great way to be connected with your child
and the Sandburg community. Your
participation makes a difference; find a
position for you to share your talents.
Position descriptions can be found on
www.sandburgPFSA.org. Please contact
Susan McCurdy at [email protected]
with any questions.
Our next PFSA MEETING will be on
Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 7:00 pm,
in the Community Room, located in the
Commons. Tuesday, March 11th and
Tuesday, May 6th are our final two meeting
dates for this year. Our meetings are
open to all. Your input is valued and
your involvement is needed to ensure the
success of this organization. We hope to
see you there.
Learning Learning
News From The Nurse’s OfficeWHAT YOU CAN DO TO AVOID INFLUENZA...
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT – Avoid close contact with people who are
sick. When you are sick, avoid contact with others to protect them
from getting sick.
STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK – Stay home from work,
school, or day care when you are sick. You will help others from
catching your illness.
COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE – Use a tissue to cover your
mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, it will help to prevent
others from getting sick.
WASH YOUR HANDS – Washing your hands often will help protect
you from germs.
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE OR MOUTH – Germs are
often spread when a person touches things that are contaminated
with germs and then you touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
Other ways to stay healthy during flu season and all year round:
● Get plenty of sleep
● Exercise regularly
● Manage your stress level
● Drink plenty of fluids
● Eat healthful foods
These guidelines are recommended by the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention.
National Honor Society adopted a 4th grade
class from Barnard Elementary School for
Secret Santa. The kids were excited to
receive the gifts, and our NHS students
enjoyed reading through the Santa letters and
providing the gifts. Though some of their
wishes were a bit extravagant such as: world
peace, cure for cancer, or a new bike, our
kids did the best they could to accommodate
them.
News From The Deans’ OfficeSandburg welcomes our new Orland Park Police School Resource
Officer, Scott Shuster. Officer Shuster has been an officer with the
Orland Park Police Department for 8 years. He spent the previous
three school years teaching DARE at Century and Jerling Junior High.
Sandburg High School is appreciative of the Orland Park Police for
their ongoing support and cooperation in maintaining a safe learning
environment for all of our students.
Cell Phones
Students have been reminded that cell phone use during the school
day is allowed during lunch periods in the Cafeteria only. Cell phones
may not be used at any other times or locations without the permission
of a supervising teacher.
Students are also reminded to please go to the nurse's office in case
of illness. Students that go home ill must do so through the nurse's
office. Our nurse's office may be contacted directly at 671-3118.
National Honor Society Adopts 4th Grade Class For Secret Santa
Wednesday, March 19th
Mandatory Pre-Prom Parent Meeting, 7:00 pm, Eagle Gym
Save the date! In order for students to buy prom tickets,
their parents are required to attend this informative meeting.
Spring Parent Teacher ConferencesParent Teacher Conferences are scheduled to be held on
Thursday, March 13 from noon until 8 PM
This is a great opportunity to discuss with the teacher how your student is performing
within a curriculum and communicate face-to-face ways to work on skill deficiencies.
We will be using Skyward Family
Access to schedule appointments for
spring conferences. Scheduling an
appointment with the teachers you would
like to meet is easy and can be accom-
plished in one of two ways. The preferred
format is to schedule your appointments
using Skyward Family Access. Online
parent sign-up will be available from
Thursday, March 6 at 9 AM and will
remain open through March 11 at 4 PM.
Phone-in scheduling will be available
Thursday, March 6 from 9 AM - 3 PM
and Friday, March 7 from 9 AM - 3 PM.
The link will be available in Skyward
Family Access on March 6. Step-by-step
instructions will be emailed to you as well
as posted on the school’s website.
The Nurse’s Office has encountered some problems with
the procedures that are taking place between parents
and students when a student is ill and needs to be picked
up from school.
There are times when students are sick during the school day
and are in contact with their parents via cell phone making
arrangements to go home. The problem arises when the
Nurse’s Office is not aware that arrangements are in place
between the parent and student for them to go home. The
school policy states “a student who becomes ill during the
school day should report to the Nurse’s Office”. If your child
texts you or calls you, please make sure that they report to
the Nurse’s Office immediately. The Nurse can evaluate them
and expedite their release to you when you arrive. Our pri-
mary concern is the health and safety of our students here at
Carl Sandburg High School. When a parent arrives at the
school and the child is not in the Nurse’s Office and the nurse
is not aware that the child is ill, there will be a delay before
your child is released to you.
February 28 Day Challenge
In an effort to beat the winter doldrums
and always maintain a positive school
climate Carl Sandburg High School will
once again be conducting the February
28 Day Challenge. Each day during the
month of February, students will be asked
to complete a "Random Act of Kindness".
Individual students and Advisory classes
will be rewarded for their participation.
Come see the SandburgOrchesis ShowFebruary 20-22!!
This year's theme is
Orchesis: Diva Edition!
Tickets will be on sale during lunch
hours the week of February 17th or
you can grab a ticket before the
show. All tickets are $8.00. The
show starts at 7:00 pm all three
nights. We look forward to seeing
you there!
LearningGuidance
College Representatives to visitSandburg This SpringSeveral college representatives will visit Sandburg in March and April.
A copy of “Look Who’s Coming to Visit” will be available in the Guidance
Office and will appear in the March and April Newsletter. To meet with a
college representative, you must sign up at least one day in advance with
the guidance secretary, and then obtain your teacher’s permission to be
excused from class.
Health and Drivers’Education
In our efforts to raise
student awareness at
Carl Sandburg in
regard to Healthy
Decision Making, we
had Cook County
Sheriff Officer Tony
Wasco present to our
students on January
16, 2014. He spoke
to our students about
the Dangers of
Driving under the
Influence and
Distracted Driving,
along with updating
our students on the
recent Law changes
on not texting and
driving and not using
hand held cell phones.
We are very appreciative that Officer Tony Wasco
is a Sandburg parent and a community member.
He is a leading enforcer of DUI arrests and has
been recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
(MADD), and the Alliance Against Intoxicated
Motorists (AAIM).
Officer Tony Wasco presented to over 3,000 students
over 8 hours, his presentation regarding his letter to
his daughter, Justina Tostada. She was a former
Sandburg student whose life ended tragically and
how it could have been prevented. Officer Wasco
shared his passion and his dedication with our
students regarding this tragedy. Justina’s life was
tragically lost, but her life was not lost in vain.
Officer Wasco has helped educate thousands of
our students.
Officer Wasco’s presentation grabbed their attention.
During the presentation, you could hear a pin drop,
as he had their undivided attention. Carl Sandburg
High School was shown in the video as the back
drop to a news story identifying four of our students,
including footage from Justina’s funeral, whose lives
were tragically cut short. To see students come up
to Officer Wasco after the presentation with tears
in their eyes, a hug of support, to ask a question,
or just to say thank you, was very moving and
powerful. He also shared the #1 Public Service
Announcement Video as chosen by MADD-From
Australia to Not Drink and Drive, this is available
on YouTube.
His passion and dedication to helping young
adults make positive choices is unparalleled.
We appreciate his efforts and remind everyone
to Not Text and Drive!
College-Bound Seniors Reminded toCheck College Housing College bound seniors are reminded to review the deadlines for their
college housing applications. Not all deposits are fully refundable. Please
read your paperwork carefully as each college may have a different policy.
Athletic DepartmentOn Sunday, January 5th the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders competed at
the 30th annual Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA)
Championships in Springfield, IL. The team had an outstanding per-
formance capturing first place in the Large Junior Varsity Division with
a score of 88.06. Team members include: Madison Benes, Maddy
Cescato, Taylor DalSanto, Hannah Egan, Sydney Fishback,
Mackenzie Gaddis, Sarah Hoagland, Olivia Kacerovskis, Danielle
Lauciello, Ella Liskiewicz, Emily Matre, Angie Nicola, Abby St. John,
Clarissa Tarandy, Melissa Welch, Riley Wilson, Emily Witek.
Successful Schools / Successful Students TouchstoneFor all students of CHSD230, we provide programs and services
so that each student demonstrates:
● character that embodies accountability, responsibility,
integrity, ethical citizenship, respectful relationships, and
positive leadership
● ethical, effective communication and 'real world' skills
necessary for success as an active participant in a
rapidly changing, technologically global community
● critical thinking, effective problem solving, and
organizational skills
● their fullest potential by setting future focused goals that
result in adaptability for an ever-changing career climate
● growth through learning experiences that balance Rigor,
Relevance, and Relationships
Local Scholarship ApplicationsAvailable In February For SeniorsSandburg students are fortunate to be offered many scholarships from local
community organizations. Details of these scholarships and applications
will be available in the Guidance Office beginning Friday, February 14.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Monday, March 17at 3:15pm.
Financial Aid FormsReminder to Seniors…
The Financial Aid Form is available online
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
ACT EssentialsAll juniors are encouraged to prepare
for the ACT test, scheduled for April
24th. The ACT is administered on
one of the two days designated
for the Prairie State Achievement
Exam (PSAE), which is required for
graduation from all Illinois public
high schools. The ACT Essentials
program is a test preparation pro-
gram that enables students to prac-
tice skills, review the content, and
understand the format of the ACT
test. Students will also become
familiar with the timing and pacing
of each test section. There are two
sessions to choose from with varying
days and times. To ensure enroll-
ment, you must have registered by
January 24th; however, additional
seats may be available if you register
after the 24th. Please contact the
Cashier’s Office at 671-3170 to
check on registration and session
availability. Registration will be
accepted until all classes are full.
Please contact Chris Cernick at
[email protected] with any
questions regarding the program.
LearningGuidance
College Representatives to visitSandburg This SpringSeveral college representatives will visit Sandburg in March and April.
A copy of “Look Who’s Coming to Visit” will be available in the Guidance
Office and will appear in the March and April Newsletter. To meet with a
college representative, you must sign up at least one day in advance with
the guidance secretary, and then obtain your teacher’s permission to be
excused from class.
Health and Drivers’Education
In our efforts to raise
student awareness at
Carl Sandburg in
regard to Healthy
Decision Making, we
had Cook County
Sheriff Officer Tony
Wasco present to our
students on January
16, 2014. He spoke
to our students about
the Dangers of
Driving under the
Influence and
Distracted Driving,
along with updating
our students on the
recent Law changes
on not texting and
driving and not using
hand held cell phones.
We are very appreciative that Officer Tony Wasco
is a Sandburg parent and a community member.
He is a leading enforcer of DUI arrests and has
been recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
(MADD), and the Alliance Against Intoxicated
Motorists (AAIM).
Officer Tony Wasco presented to over 3,000 students
over 8 hours, his presentation regarding his letter to
his daughter, Justina Tostada. She was a former
Sandburg student whose life ended tragically and
how it could have been prevented. Officer Wasco
shared his passion and his dedication with our
students regarding this tragedy. Justina’s life was
tragically lost, but her life was not lost in vain.
Officer Wasco has helped educate thousands of
our students.
Officer Wasco’s presentation grabbed their attention.
During the presentation, you could hear a pin drop,
as he had their undivided attention. Carl Sandburg
High School was shown in the video as the back
drop to a news story identifying four of our students,
including footage from Justina’s funeral, whose lives
were tragically cut short. To see students come up
to Officer Wasco after the presentation with tears
in their eyes, a hug of support, to ask a question,
or just to say thank you, was very moving and
powerful. He also shared the #1 Public Service
Announcement Video as chosen by MADD-From
Australia to Not Drink and Drive, this is available
on YouTube.
His passion and dedication to helping young
adults make positive choices is unparalleled.
We appreciate his efforts and remind everyone
to Not Text and Drive!
College-Bound Seniors Reminded toCheck College Housing College bound seniors are reminded to review the deadlines for their
college housing applications. Not all deposits are fully refundable. Please
read your paperwork carefully as each college may have a different policy.
Athletic DepartmentOn Sunday, January 5th the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders competed at
the 30th annual Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA)
Championships in Springfield, IL. The team had an outstanding per-
formance capturing first place in the Large Junior Varsity Division with
a score of 88.06. Team members include: Madison Benes, Maddy
Cescato, Taylor DalSanto, Hannah Egan, Sydney Fishback,
Mackenzie Gaddis, Sarah Hoagland, Olivia Kacerovskis, Danielle
Lauciello, Ella Liskiewicz, Emily Matre, Angie Nicola, Abby St. John,
Clarissa Tarandy, Melissa Welch, Riley Wilson, Emily Witek.
Successful Schools / Successful Students TouchstoneFor all students of CHSD230, we provide programs and services
so that each student demonstrates:
● character that embodies accountability, responsibility,
integrity, ethical citizenship, respectful relationships, and
positive leadership
● ethical, effective communication and 'real world' skills
necessary for success as an active participant in a
rapidly changing, technologically global community
● critical thinking, effective problem solving, and
organizational skills
● their fullest potential by setting future focused goals that
result in adaptability for an ever-changing career climate
● growth through learning experiences that balance Rigor,
Relevance, and Relationships
Local Scholarship ApplicationsAvailable In February For SeniorsSandburg students are fortunate to be offered many scholarships from local
community organizations. Details of these scholarships and applications
will be available in the Guidance Office beginning Friday, February 14.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Monday, March 17at 3:15pm.
Financial Aid FormsReminder to Seniors…
The Financial Aid Form is available online
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
ACT EssentialsAll juniors are encouraged to prepare
for the ACT test, scheduled for April
24th. The ACT is administered on
one of the two days designated
for the Prairie State Achievement
Exam (PSAE), which is required for
graduation from all Illinois public
high schools. The ACT Essentials
program is a test preparation pro-
gram that enables students to prac-
tice skills, review the content, and
understand the format of the ACT
test. Students will also become
familiar with the timing and pacing
of each test section. There are two
sessions to choose from with varying
days and times. To ensure enroll-
ment, you must have registered by
January 24th; however, additional
seats may be available if you register
after the 24th. Please contact the
Cashier’s Office at 671-3170 to
check on registration and session
availability. Registration will be
accepted until all classes are full.
Please contact Chris Cernick at
[email protected] with any
questions regarding the program.
Learning Learning
News From The Nurse’s OfficeWHAT YOU CAN DO TO AVOID INFLUENZA...
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT – Avoid close contact with people who are
sick. When you are sick, avoid contact with others to protect them
from getting sick.
STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK – Stay home from work,
school, or day care when you are sick. You will help others from
catching your illness.
COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE – Use a tissue to cover your
mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, it will help to prevent
others from getting sick.
WASH YOUR HANDS – Washing your hands often will help protect
you from germs.
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE OR MOUTH – Germs are
often spread when a person touches things that are contaminated
with germs and then you touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
Other ways to stay healthy during flu season and all year round:
● Get plenty of sleep
● Exercise regularly
● Manage your stress level
● Drink plenty of fluids
● Eat healthful foods
These guidelines are recommended by the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention.
National Honor Society adopted a 4th grade
class from Barnard Elementary School for
Secret Santa. The kids were excited to
receive the gifts, and our NHS students
enjoyed reading through the Santa letters and
providing the gifts. Though some of their
wishes were a bit extravagant such as: world
peace, cure for cancer, or a new bike, our
kids did the best they could to accommodate
them.
News From The Deans’ OfficeSandburg welcomes our new Orland Park Police School Resource
Officer, Scott Shuster. Officer Shuster has been an officer with the
Orland Park Police Department for 8 years. He spent the previous
three school years teaching DARE at Century and Jerling Junior High.
Sandburg High School is appreciative of the Orland Park Police for
their ongoing support and cooperation in maintaining a safe learning
environment for all of our students.
Cell Phones
Students have been reminded that cell phone use during the school
day is allowed during lunch periods in the Cafeteria only. Cell phones
may not be used at any other times or locations without the permission
of a supervising teacher.
Students are also reminded to please go to the nurse's office in case
of illness. Students that go home ill must do so through the nurse's
office. Our nurse's office may be contacted directly at 671-3118.
National Honor Society Adopts 4th Grade Class For Secret Santa
Wednesday, March 19th
Mandatory Pre-Prom Parent Meeting, 7:00 pm, Eagle Gym
Save the date! In order for students to buy prom tickets,
their parents are required to attend this informative meeting.
Spring Parent Teacher ConferencesParent Teacher Conferences are scheduled to be held on
Thursday, March 13 from noon until 8 PM
This is a great opportunity to discuss with the teacher how your student is performing
within a curriculum and communicate face-to-face ways to work on skill deficiencies.
We will be using Skyward Family
Access to schedule appointments for
spring conferences. Scheduling an
appointment with the teachers you would
like to meet is easy and can be accom-
plished in one of two ways. The preferred
format is to schedule your appointments
using Skyward Family Access. Online
parent sign-up will be available from
Thursday, March 6 at 9 AM and will
remain open through March 11 at 4 PM.
Phone-in scheduling will be available
Thursday, March 6 from 9 AM - 3 PM
and Friday, March 7 from 9 AM - 3 PM.
The link will be available in Skyward
Family Access on March 6. Step-by-step
instructions will be emailed to you as well
as posted on the school’s website.
The Nurse’s Office has encountered some problems with
the procedures that are taking place between parents
and students when a student is ill and needs to be picked
up from school.
There are times when students are sick during the school day
and are in contact with their parents via cell phone making
arrangements to go home. The problem arises when the
Nurse’s Office is not aware that arrangements are in place
between the parent and student for them to go home. The
school policy states “a student who becomes ill during the
school day should report to the Nurse’s Office”. If your child
texts you or calls you, please make sure that they report to
the Nurse’s Office immediately. The Nurse can evaluate them
and expedite their release to you when you arrive. Our pri-
mary concern is the health and safety of our students here at
Carl Sandburg High School. When a parent arrives at the
school and the child is not in the Nurse’s Office and the nurse
is not aware that the child is ill, there will be a delay before
your child is released to you.
February 28 Day Challenge
In an effort to beat the winter doldrums
and always maintain a positive school
climate Carl Sandburg High School will
once again be conducting the February
28 Day Challenge. Each day during the
month of February, students will be asked
to complete a "Random Act of Kindness".
Individual students and Advisory classes
will be rewarded for their participation.
Come see the SandburgOrchesis ShowFebruary 20-22!!
This year's theme is
Orchesis: Diva Edition!
Tickets will be on sale during lunch
hours the week of February 17th or
you can grab a ticket before the
show. All tickets are $8.00. The
show starts at 7:00 pm all three
nights. We look forward to seeing
you there!
Dear Families and Friends of Carl Sandburg High School:
The interesting weather made for an unusual and challenging start to the New Year and the beginning of our second semester. Students, staff, and parents did a great job“weathering” the cancellations and delays in beginning our second semester. We sincerelyappreciate everyone’s support, patience, and commitment as we eventually were able tosuccessfully transition into our spring calendar. January was filled with the start of freshacademic experiences for students and staff, winter sporting events, and an exciting arrayof co-curricular activities to provide many venues to showcase our students’ talents andachievements. In the midst of acclimating to our second semester, we have also begunplanning for the 2014-2015 school year.
January was a time to review curriculum and courses with our students as they updatedtheir four-year plans and developed course schedules for next school year. We began themonth with our Curriculum Fair which enabled our current freshmen, sophomores, andjuniors to experience a flavor of the many, many electives Sandburg has to offer.Involvement in Curriculum Fair, meetings with guidance counselors, strategic activitiesoffered during Advisory, and a review of the 2014-2015 Course Selection Guide enabledour freshmen, sophomore, and junior students to fully prepare for the registration process.
We are in the midst of completing course registrations for current students. We ended the month of January with an Eighth Grade Open House to welcome the Class of 2018and their families to Sandburg to begin the registration process. Incoming freshmen willregister for courses on Saturday, February 1. Once we have completed registration, theprocess of determining the number of sections for each course to be offered next year willbegin. As we utilize students’ course selections and designated alternate courses to makethis determination, our expectation is student requests were informed decisions utilizingthe provided Sandburg resources and conversations between students and their families.Course verification letters, which will indicate the classes making up your child’s schedulefor the next school year, will be sent to families in April. Any changes to those requestsmust be made prior to April 30th as this information is used to develop our Master CourseSchedule in May.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 13th between the hours ofnoon and 8:00 pm. These brief appointments provide parents, students, and families an opportunity to touch base with teachers regarding academic progress, or questions/concerns with respect to student performance. Regular use of the Skyward Family Access portal provides current information regarding grades, assignments, absences, anddiscipline and may render a face-to-face conference unnecessary. Information regardingparent-teacher conference scheduling is located within this newsletter and posted on theSandburg website.
We are currently making plans for our April testing of current freshmen, sophomores, andjuniors. On April 23 and 24, juniors will be administered the Prairie State AchievementExam, which will be administered for the last time this spring. This two-day exam includesthe ACT test, a WorkKeys exam, and the State Board of Education’s science assessment.The ACT test administered to juniors WILL NOT include the writing component of the ACT.As some universities require the writing assessment, students and families should exploreinformation regarding a national administration of the ACT exam. This information wasprovided to students or can be accessed through our Guidance Office. Beginning in thespring of 2015, public high schools are scheduled to administer a new assessment knownas the PARCC assessment (Partnership for Assessment for Readiness of College andCareers). More information regarding PARCC can be found at www.parcconline.org.
I continue to encourage you to stay involved with Sandburg via our website, Portable PepBoard, and Skyward Family Access. The most efficient way to communicate questions orsuggestions is by emailing me at [email protected].
Sincerely,Dr. Julia Wheaton, Principal
What’s InsideSandburg Pride:
FEBRUARY 2014
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Principal’s MessagePAGE 3
LearningSpring Parent Teacher Conferences
National Honor Society Adopts
4th Grade Class For Secret Santa
PAGE 4
GuidanceHealth and Drivers’ Education
College-Bound Seniors Reminded
to Check College Housing
College Representatives to visit
Sandburg This Spring
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LearningAthletic Department
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LearningNews From The Deans’ Office
News From The Nurse’s Office
PAGE 7
Community InvolvementParent Group News
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School Calendar
Principal’s Message Community InvolvementATHLETIC BOOSTERSCome on out from the cold and watch a
game, match or meet. Girls’ Basketball,
Boys’ Basketball with the Eaglettes and
Cheerleaders performing during half-time,
Girls’ and Boys’ Bowling, Girls’ Gymnastics,
Boys’ Swimming and Wrestling have all
been training hard with the assistance of
their Coaches and Athletic Trainers.
Regionals and Sectionals are right around
the corner - check out the Athletic website
for times and dates. Go Eagles!
All teams are doing exceptionally well.
We have many talented athletes within our
school.
The Winter Sports Ad Book is available for
purchase at all of the winter sports events
so please support your team and school
and purchase one. The Spring Sports Ad
Book is now accepting ads. Please support
the Athletic Boosters and advertise with us.
E-mail Jill Stefan at sandburgprogram-
[email protected] to place an ad for our
spring book.
In the near future we will begin our
scholarship process. Please make sure
your membership dues are paid to be
considered. Please contact your sport rep
or Board Member if you have any questions
about becoming a member of CSHS Athletic
Booster Club. Two years ago freshman
class (2011/2012) and from
there on out, must have four years in good
standing with our club to be considered for
this award.
Spring try-outs are approaching quickly.
Check with the coaches for dates / times or
the athletic website.
Athletic Booster meetings are held the
second Wednesday of each month at
7:00 p.m. at Carl Sandburg in Room E113-
E115. Please get involved and join us.
Contact Mike Probasco at
The next meeting is February 12th at
7:00 p.m. Come on out, we love your input!
Go Eagles!
MUSIC BOOSTERSThe music program doesn’t slow down in
cold weather. Members of the Symphony
Orchestra, Varsity Choir, and Basketball
Pep Band all headed downtown in January.
Orchestra and Choir attended a performance
of the Lyric Opera, while the Pep Band
cheered on Sandburg at the United Center.
In addition, Symphonic Band I traveled to
Peoria to perform in the Illinois Music
Educators All-State Preview Concert – a
huge honor!
A full slate of musical activities is coming
up. Check the Music Booster calendar on
the website for the latest information;
several jazz and percussion festivals may
be added.
Feb. 10 District 230 Jazz Festival
Feb. 12 Mid-year Band Concert
Feb. 13 SWSC Band Festival at
Sandburg
Feb. 15 Symphony Orchestra at U of I
String Symposium
Feb. 22 Midwest Band Festival at
Lemont HS
March 1 Band Solo & Ensemble Festival
March 4 Choral Concert
March 6 Orchestra concert
To order a DVD or CD for any Sandburg
concert, stop by the Music Booster table in
the PAC foyer on concert evenings. We will
also be selling Spirit Wear at the concerts,
so check out our newest items!
It’s still winter, but music students are think-
ing spring. Auditions for the spring musical,
“Oliver,” for the cast and pit orchestra were
slated for the end of January, and practices
are now underway. Another spring event is
the Music Boosters’ Craft Fair, scheduled
for March 8-9, so watch for information on
how you can help. If you are not getting our
emails, please visit the website and click on
the fundraising/membership tab to sign up.
Thanks to all who participated in our
Golden Opportunity coupon book/buyout.
This was the only mandatory fundraiser
for your student to be eligible for senior
and camp scholarships. In addition, families
must be members of Music Boosters.
Scholarship information will be coming
out soon, so check the website for an
application form and more details.
The next Music Booster meeting will be
Tuesday, February 18, at 7 p.m. in E113-
115. Please join us!
PFSA
SCHOLARSHIP - SENIORS: Thanks to
your support, the PFSA will once again be
awarding a number of scholarships to
qualified graduating seniors. There are two
categories – Academic (GPA of 3.0 – 3.75)
and Exemplary (GPA of 3.76 and higher).
The PFSA annually provides scholarships to
senior students who have demonstrated a
strong commitment to CSHS through their
leadership, sportsmanship, fellowship,
teamwork, and school pride by their involve-
ment in clubs, sports, and volunteer efforts
within Sandburg. What clubs and organiza-
tions has your child participated in and how
did their participation make a difference?
Applications will be available in the guid-
ance office on Friday, February 14, 2014,
and are due by Monday, March 17, 2014.
Applications will also be available on-line at
www.sandburgpfsa.org. In order for your
senior to be eligible, your family must have
been a paying member of PFSA for all
years attending Sandburg.
With that in mind, we are still accepting
MEMBERSHIPS through March 1, 2014.
You must complete a membership form and
send it to the office along with your $10
annual membership fee. If you have any
questions regarding your membership for
this year or previous years, please contact
Ann Lindgren at [email protected].
SPIRIT WEAR:
All students are
invited to enter
our contest to
“Design a T-
shirt” for the
2014-15 school
year. The win-
ner receives a
$50 Amazon gift
card. The details
are on our web-
site at www.sandburgPFSA.org. There are
no future spirit wear sales scheduled at
this time. But if you have any questions
regarding spirit wear, please email
VOLUNTEERS: Thanks for all volunteers
who assisted with the Class of 2018
Freshmen Open House and Registration –
providing refreshments and helping sell
spirit wear.
BOARD and COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
Are open for the 2014-2015 school year,
including President, President-Elect,
Secretary and Spirit Wear. Now is a great
time to shadow a current member and see
how easy it is to be involved! It’s also a
great way to be connected with your child
and the Sandburg community. Your
participation makes a difference; find a
position for you to share your talents.
Position descriptions can be found on
www.sandburgPFSA.org. Please contact
Susan McCurdy at [email protected]
with any questions.
Our next PFSA MEETING will be on
Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 7:00 pm,
in the Community Room, located in the
Commons. Tuesday, March 11th and
Tuesday, May 6th are our final two meeting
dates for this year. Our meetings are
open to all. Your input is valued and
your involvement is needed to ensure the
success of this organization. We hope to
see you there.
2O13-2O14 School CalendarFebruary At A Glance
1 Incoming Freshman Registration
7 Battle of the Bands, 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
8 Turnabout Dance, 7:00 pm
11 Party 2014 Meeting
12 Band Concert, 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
12 Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:00 pm
13 International Fest, 7:00 pm
14 Daytime International Fest
14-17 Snowball Retreat
17 President’s Day – No School
18 Music Booster Meeting
20-22 Orchesis Performance, 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
25 Senior Honors Night, 7:00 pm
27 D230 School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Stagg
27 Relay for Life Kick-Off
28 Improvorama, 7:00 pm
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Curriculum Fair
Students and staff enjoyed the Daytime
Curriculum Fair held at Sandburg on January 11,
2014. Students had the opportunity to speak
with many different teachers and learn about
the elective options available to them.
Chris Milo engages students in discussion
about the wonderful world of Geology.
Enthusiastic German teacher, Gaby Wiede,
shares with Dr. Gay, Mr. Erickson and a few
interested students, the benefits of learning a
World Language.
Bridget O'Connor discusses the many options for students in the Family and
Consumer Sciences Department.
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