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Friday, November 6 , 2020Hornet Happenings Newsletter
Dear families,
I want to thank each of you for your active engagement in school thisyear. Students, parents and teachers have all had to adapt to anentire new way of doing school. And everyone has sincerely steppedup to this challenge. I spent a lot of time in classrooms this week andam so impressed with students’ ability to navigate through both in-person learning and Zoom. My favorite part is watching the studentswho are here in-person interact with one another and with theirremote peers via breakout rooms in Zoom. It doesn’t feel “normal” butis an example of true, collaborative learning being alive and well atHinsdale South. Parents, please take a moment to praise your child for their adaptability skills. Iam sure we will all continue to need these skills as we continue to navigate teaching andlearning in a pandemic.
Enjoy the glorious weather this weekend and make sure you find time to be outside. I’ll be hereat school tomorrow morning for pumpkin smash (see details below) and hope to see you there.
Yours in #SouthPride, Arwen Pokorny LypPrincipal#SouthPride
Great Job Group D/E Students!This week we had Group D/E working on-site and other groups workingsynchronously remotely. The students did a great job entering thru our
temperature station, social distancing and navigating our hallways.#strongertogether
Click to view: Schedule for the Weeks of 11/9 through 12/1Schedule for the Weeks of 11/9 through 12/11
Parent's CornerParent's Corner
AP Exam Late RegistrationRegistration for AP Exams is currently underway and can only be completed online at
www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/141428.
Exam registration must be completed from November 5th to November 11th.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Doane,the counseling intern, via email at [email protected].
8th Grade Enrollment for School Year 2021-2022Registration is now open for 8th grade students that will be attending Hinsdale South High
School in the 2021-2022 school year.
Please follow the below link to register your student:8th Grade Enrollment
For a parent user guide with step-by-step directions, follow this link: Registration Help
HINSDALE SOUTH WINTER SPORTSOnline Registration NOW OPEN
Visit the Athletic page to Register by clicking: Sports Registration
ALL Athletes ALL Athletes mustmust have a current Athletic Physical on file in order have a current Athletic Physical on file in orderto participateto participate//try out for try out for any any Winter Sport.Winter Sport.
Forms are available on the Athletic Page. Click on the link below for the form:Athletic Physical Form
Mark your calendar for:Mark your calendar for:Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
The Community Speaker SeriesPresents, A Special Webinar
Presented by District 86 and District 181
David EpsteinRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a
Specialized WorldTuesday, November 17, 2020
7:00pm - 8:15pmZoom Webinar Click HEREHERE to read the flyer
New York Times best-selling author and science writer David Epstein has made it his mission touncover the keys to achieving high performance in any domain, and to debunk popular mythsalong the way. Epstein shows that at every stage of life, from the development of children in math, music, andsports, to students fresh out of college trying to find their way, to mid career professionals inneed of change, to retirees looking for a new vocation—generalists triumph as the world aroundthem becomes increasingly specialized.
To register please visit www.d181foundation.org. The presentation is free and open to all. Registration is required as each viewer receives aunique link. This event will be recorded and will be available ONLY to those who register for theevent. If you are unable to attend the live-stream, but will want to view the recording, pleaseregister.
District 86 & Parent Teacher Network Presents:Education Success - For Parents & Students
Parents and students are encouraged to participate
Habits For Successful Students Essential Skills For High School & BeyondSpeaker: Matthew Wanzenberg, Ph. D.Wednesday, November 18th7:00 Presentation Co-Chair & Student Speakers7:30 to 8:00 pm Q & Ahttps://meet.google.com/kgb-qsfu-wmk.
For questions regarding free registration, please contact any of the following co-chairs:Parent Teacher Network Co-Chairs:
Victoria Hinderliter [email protected] Mikita Gneiser [email protected]
Theresa McClear [email protected] Thompson [email protected]
District Student Support TeamsCentral guidance: https://sites.google.com/hinsdale86.org/mrscullnan/student-support-
teams?authuser=0South guidance: https://d86.hinsdale86.org/domain/185
TC website: https://d86.hinsdale86.org/The%20Transition%20Center
Virtual College VisitsThis year college rep visits are scheduled completely outside of the school
day and only online. Students are encouraged to take advantage of theopportunity to receive first-hand information from college reps.
Click HERE to print the college representative listClick HERE to visit the Counseling Page for additional information
Virtual HBCU Tour & Summit SeriesHistorically Black Colleges and UniversitiesSummit (HBCU) will offer a Virtual Tour &
Summit Series this Fall.Click on the link below:
Step in the Right Direction VirtualHBCU Tour & Summit Series
Now to Thursday, Nov. 19Virtual Lunch Visit to 81 Different CollegedOrganized by the Chicago Area Regional
Admission Representatives (CARR).Click on the link below:
CARR Virtual College Visits
Good NewsGood NewsCongratulations Hornet Scholars
We are pleased to announce that the following students have earnedHornet Scholar status during the 2019-2020 school year. To earn thedistinguished title of “Hornet Scholar” students needed to meet one oftwo academic criteria set forth by Hinsdale South. They could either beon the Dean's List both semesters OR they could have taken and passedat least one Advanced Placement exam. The list outlines the students
who have accomplished one or both of these criteria. A "+" denotesDean's List and an "*" denotes an AP exam passed.
Please click HERE to see the list of our 2019-2020 HornetScholar Students
CongratulationsMusic Department ILMEA StudentsThe following Music Department students were chosen by the
Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA)
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
Ghassan AntoniosSenior Band - Trumpet
Alec BargherSenior Band - Bb Clarinet
Alexander KantzSenior Orchestra - Bb Clarinet
Carnig HsiaSenior Orchestra - Cello
Dhruv VazeSenior Band - Trumpet
Alexander HurkaSenior Jazz Band II - Jazz
Trumpet
Hailey BorglinSenior Chorus - Alto I
Myah FahkouriSenior Chorus - Soprano I
Julian HerathSenior Chorus - Bass I
Anastasia JannSenior Chorus - Soprano I
Elijah JohnSenior Chorus - Bass I
Gabriel KoszewskiSenior Chorus - Tenor I
Ryan MuellerSenior Chorus - Tenor I
Henry Sullivan
Senior Chorus - Tenor II
Congratulations Wizard of OzDrama & Speech Students
It was a great night last Friday when our Drama & Speech studentspresented their first ever radio production of the
Wizard of Oz radio show!
Thank you to Teacher/Sponsor, Danny Yuska for your hard work and dedicationto the Drama and Speech Club!
Please click HEREHERE to watch the performance.
Congratulations Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams
Girls Cross Country are keeping the traditionalive with what would have been another statequalifying team in any other year. We are soincredibly proud and excited to see what they
do next year!
Congrats to Julian Watson 2-time IHSA BoysCross Country Sectional champ!
Congratulations HinsdaleSouth World Language
Teacher, Courtney MikulcikMs. Mikulcik and her Central World Languagepeers were selected to present at the IllinoisCouncil on the Teaching of Foreign Languages(ICTFL) 2020 Fall Conference.
Ms. Mikulcik joined Ms. Brodell with a presentation titled “Reflection Strategies to PromoteStudent Growth.” They highlighted how integrating student reflection tools and cooperativelearning into curriculum and instruction on a regular basis helps encourage student ownershipand participation. They also shared how these strategies can help students develop a growthmindset and improve/enhance their proficiency in world language classrooms.
Central teachers, Christina Brodell and Sally Belter gave a presentation titled “CreatingCourageous Classrooms” that was focused on the value of creating meaningful relationships withstudents in the classroom, and facilitating an environment that invites students to use their voiceand be their authentic selves. They also shared successful strategies and techniques forconnecting with students that lead to higher academic engagement, improved attendance andbehavior, and increased job satisfaction for teachers.
You can access additional information about the conference by visitinghttp://www.ictfl.org/2020-conference.html.
Pictures above:1st Row - Sally Belter
2nd Row - Courtney Mikulcik & Christina Brodell
2020-2021 Activity Club Information2020-2021 Activity Club InformationNew in Hornet Happenings . . .Student Activities Highlight's
Club of the Week
Hornets forWounded Warriors
This student organization works to bring recognition to veterans inand around the D86 community. Each year they raise funds atvarious school events to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.Additionally, they work to raise awareness of issues facingAmerican's veterans among the student body. The Hornets forWounded Warriors also spend time each year honoring veteransduring veteran's day, and work to bring honor and remember the victims of the September 11thterrorist attacks. Like all of us, the Hornets for Wounded Warriors has had to adapt due to thepandemic. They are spending this semester on a letter writing campaign reaching out toveterans via US mail sending care packages and letters of gratitude.
Thank you to our Hornets for Wounded Warriors Sponsor,Mr. Mike Moretti, for your hard work and dedication!
OTHER NEWS IN ACTIVITIES
ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASHSaturday, November 7th
Location: The southwest corner of the studentparking lot
The students from the Environmental ConcernsOrganization (ECO) and the AP EnvironmentalScience Class are inviting all students, staff and thecommunity to take part in a county-wide event called thePumpkin Smash. The purpose of the event is to provide
an opportunity for community members to compost their Halloween pumpkins while decreasinglandfill waste. The many benefits of recycling, composting and reducing landfill waste areoutlined by clicking: SCARCE.
Please bring your pumpkins to Hinsdale South's student parking lot onSaturday, November 7th, between 9 am and Noon.
Thank you for your time and willingness to help our students work towardsmaking South a greener place.
Thank you to our Hinsdale South Sponsors Kristin Kaduk and Adam Hallihan.
Parents of S E N I O R S!Your student is graduating, let’s celebrate!Your student is graduating, let’s celebrate!
Congratulate your student with a personalized tribute in the 2020-2021 yearbook,a special way to show your love and support.
HOW TO ORDER YOUR AD: Go to: yearbookordercenter.com
If direct link doesn’t work : Enter school order # 8677
Click: ‘Start Your Ad”Select a size and follow the instructions.
QUESTIONS?Check out our FAQVisit our website:
www.vespayearbook.com Email: Production Manager:
Esai Herrera [email protected]
IT'S NOT TOO LATE!Order Your Yearbook Today!
Don't wait to order your student's copy of theHinsdale South Vespa Yearbook. These are the daysyour student will want to remember forever.
Buy your Yearbook by clicking: ONLINEONLINE
Parent OrganizationsParent Organizations
POST PROMPOST PROM
Post Prom FundraiserMonday, November 9th to Saturday, November 14thDarien Nothing Bundt Cakes - 7517 S. Cass
Help support Post Prom by purchasing any sweet treats fromNothing Bundt Cakes in Darien. 20% of any purchase will go to PostProm. Just mention Hinsdale South Post Prom Fundraiser.
Click HERE to read the flyer
BOOSTER CLUB INFORMATION
(1) Booster MeetingTuesday, November 17th7:00 p.m.Location: Hinsdale South Faculty Cafeteria
(2) Spirit Wear StoreClick: https://www.southfanwear.com/https://www.southfanwear.com/
NOTE: The inventory will change by season, but we have some great items in the store todaysuch as pajama pants, fleece lined windbreakers and bucket hats along with many differentoptions for apparel now including youth sizes!
The logos will be print or embroidery depending on the items selected. You can identify the logotype by looking at the details under each item.
(3) Click below to support the Boosters:Click: https://www.hinsdalesouthboosters.org/join-boostershttps://www.hinsdalesouthboosters.org/join-boosters
(4) Click below for the Booster Club website:Click: https://www.hinsdalesouthboosters.org/
MUSIC BOOSTER ASSOCIATION
(1) Senior Banner PhotosThe Music Boosters is happy to announce that they have startedtaking SENIOR BANNER PHOTOS in the Art Gallery. Pictures weretaken before Marching Band rehearsal on Wednesday, October 28th.Look for upcoming times if your Senior still needs to get their picturetaken. �
(2) Marching Band RehearsalsOur Marching Hornets are still enjoying MARCHING BAND REHEARSALS on Wednesdayevenings, if the weather allows it. Check out pictures on their Instagram and Facebook pages.
(3) AmazonsmileMore shopping to do? Please choose (Hinsdale South High School Music Booster Association)as your charity of choice when you shop on AMAZONSMILE. Each quarter, Amazon gives backto HSHS Music Booster Association a percentage from purchases made from supporters whoshop.
(4) Music Booster's SpiritWear StoreCheck out the Music Boosters new Hornet Fanwear website!Click: https://www.southfanwear.com/pages/hinsdale-south-music-department
2) Keep The Music TogetherThe Music Boosters wants your support and are asking HSHS Music parents/guardians to joinour group to support our wonderful, talented musicians and directors though this very differenttime. We are waiving the membership fee for this year to Keep The Music Together.
Please complete our Membership form to join by clicking HERE or
email the Music Boosters at [email protected].
Click HERE to be directed to the Music Booster Association Website
Happy Birthday to Students & StaffHappy Birthday to Students & StaffCelebrating this week!Celebrating this week!
When we are in person during the school year, we love celebrating everyone'sbirthday. Even though we're not together, we are still thinking about you on
your birthday!
Gabriele Austynaite 11/02Roddrick Hardin 11/02Alexander Marth 11/02Ms. Morris 11/02Andrew Radicker 11/02Luke Casey 11/03Keith Chassin 11/03Taner Salci 11/03Ms. Betker 11/04Dakota Caher 11/04Dayanara Islas 11/04Mr. Moneka 11/04Mr. Arroyo 11/05Cate Cianci 11/05Adelina Garcia 11/05 If we missed yourIf we missed your
birthday, please let usbirthday, please let usknow!know!
Joshua Huerta Padilla 11/05Julian Watson 11/05Mia Yen 11/05Nola Colakovic 11/06Tessa Frank 11/06Ms. Wilson 11/06Rohan Bansal 11/07Samuel Romaine 11/07Ms. Sliz 11/07Deston Dorchack 11/08Justine Ehee 11/08Sarthak Kothari 11/08Julia Kreczko 11/08Elysa Tobar 11/08
AthleticsAthleticsAthletes of the Week for October 26th
Presented by Zazzo's Pizza & H.S. Athletic Club
CongratulationsAbby Petersen
Girls Cross CountryCongratulations to our Athlete of the WeekAbby Petersen. Abby has consistently beenthe #1 runner for the Girls’ Cross Country teamthe entire 2020 season. In the Regional Meet,she competed well finishing 11th and placingwhere she was seeded. At the Sectional Meet,the competition grew even stiffer and shestepped up her performanceTREMENDOUSLY, placing 12th overall. Shewas 10 places ahead of what she was seededand this jump in placement allowed our teamto tie for 7th place, advancing to the StateMeet as a team for the second year in a row.Abby is an incredible athlete and we lookforward to seeing what she does at theunofficial state meet this weekend inChillicothe!! Great job Abby! Congratulationson a great year!
Great job Abby!Congratulations on a great year!
CongratulationsJake Schilling,
Aaron Koehler &Owen Atkinson
Boys Cross CountryCongratulations to our Athlete of the WeekJake Schilling, Aaron Koehler & OwenAtkinson. The three have been among the top5 runners on our team virtually all year, and itwould be nearly impossible to feature just one,as the 3 of them finished within 8 seconds ofeach other at the Sectional meet despite beingin 2 separate flights due to field-sizelimitations. Jake is a 4-year member of theteam and was last year’s most improvedrunner, while Aaron is a 2nd year varsityperformer and Owen is in his 1st year of highschool cross country. All contributed greatly tothe success and culture of this year’s team.Great job Jake, Aaron & Owen!Congratulations on a great year!
Great job Jake, Aaron & Owen!Congratulations on a great year!
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