Sandwich High School News
MAY 2021
Notes From the Principal
We are nearing the end of the school year with only three weeks left for our seniors and six weeks remaining for freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
Due to quarantining, three groups did not have a Senior Night. Mr. Gipe is working to coordinate an event for the week of May 10. As soon as our plan is finalized, we will make sure you have the details.
All students returning next year must have: 1) registered for 2021-2022; and 2) chosen classes for next year. The counselors are working diligently to finish the schedule and all students who have done both of these tasks will get a schedule. Students who have not registered will not receive a schedule. Please take 20 minutes to register your child.
Northern Illinois University is hosting a STEM camp this summer. Information can be found using the following link: https://niusteamcamps.com/high-school-camps/.
Please make good choices and stay safe so we can end the year strong and in-person.
SENIORS---WATCH FOR A SPECIAL NEWSLETTER ON MAY 5
Final Exams for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
Quick Notes
Custodians: We are currently looking to hire two part-time custodians. Each employee would work 4-5 hours per day. These would be day positions helping in the cafeterias, gyms, hallways, etc. Interested parties can contact Tom Sodaro at Sandwich High School (815-786-2157).
Chromebooks: Students will be returning the Chromebook that was checked out at the end of last school year. Recently, students should have received an email from "Sandwich High School Library" asking them to verify their Chromebook barcode. Please check the email and respond to Mrs. Kurtz if needed.
COUNSELOR CORNER
Contact the Counselors
Email or call us with your questions and concerns!
815-786-2157
Mrs. Norton, A-K – anorton@sandwich430.org
Mrs. Docherty, L-Z – jdocherty@sandwich430.org
Senior Awards Night is May 19 at 7 p.m. in the SHS Gymnasium. You will receive an invite via email for you and your parents/guardians if you are receiving an award. Each senior invited will be allowed two guests due to COVID restrictions. All students and guests must wear masks and self-certify prior to entering the gym.
Seniors: Mrs. Norton and Mrs. Docherty want to see you walk with your class at graduation! Please talk with your teachers to make sure you know what you need to do to pass all of your classes! If you need to take final exams on May 17 and 18 to pass a class, make arrangements with your teachers. Make sure ALL work is submitted prior to May 19. ALL Edgenuity work must also be submitted by May 19.
Final High School Transcripts: Graduating seniors have the option to send your final transcript. Grades will officially be posted and transcripts processed by June 15. If you need additional transcripts sent, please request them through your Parchment account (www.parchment.com).
AP Test Dates
US Government & Politics – May 3 – 8 a.m.
Calculus AB - May 4 - 8 a.m.
Macro Economics – May 10 – noon
Micro Economics – May 12 – noon
Comparative Government – May 17 – 8 a.m.
*English Literature & Composition – May 18 – 10:30 a.m.
*US History – May 19 – 10:30 a.m.
*English Language & Composition – May 26 - 10:30 a.m.
* indicates digital exam requiring checking in by 10:30 a.m. on exam day for the 11 a.m. start time.
Illinois Leadership Seminar: Sandwich High School Faculty and Staff were able to select one sophomore and one junior to attend the virtual Illinois Leadership Seminar this June. Students from high schools all around Illinois will gather online to participate in this leadership skill-building event. Congratulations to junior Alijah Campbell and sophomore Georgia Vehe on being selected for this honor!
Waubonsee Community College Fall Course Registration: Waubonsee’s registration for fall courses begins on Monday, May 3, at 8 a.m. Seniors planning to attend Waubonsee should check their mywcc account to make sure they have taken care of any holds on their account.
Waubonsee's Lucille Gustafson Scholarship Winners: The Lucille Gustafson Scholarship is a very prestigious award that pays for two years tuition and fees at Waubonsee Community College. The program also provides leadership, volunteer and community service opportunities. We have three Sandwich High School students who will be continuing their education as Gustafson Scholars next year: Paula Ferrer, Jamie Larson and Morgan Ross. Congratulations!
Have a great summer! If you have any questions, please feel free to call us or email us before summer vacation begins on June 10. Mrs. Norton and Mrs. Docherty will be back in the office on Tuesday, Aug. 10.
WHAT'S NEW FROM THE LIBRARY
Go to the library website to see the new 2021-2022 Readers' Choice Award and Read for a Lifetime book lists and to sign up for those programs:
http://shs.sandwich430.org/shsmedia
For seniors in the newsletter:
Congratulations, seniors!
End-of-the-year information for seniors from the library:
- Please gather and return any English class novels from this school year that you are done using. Return them as soon as possible to the book depository on the wall in the hallway next to the library.
- An email will go out from "Sandwich High School" sometime during the week before senior checkout day with all of your currently checked out items. You can use this list to help gather the materials from your house and return them to school.
- Please remove any personalization (stickers, post-its, nametags, etc.) from your Chromebook before senior checkout day.
From the Nurse
Breakfast and Lunch
If your student is a full remote learner, meals will be available for weekly pickup. Meals will be distributed on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 8:30 am until 10:00 am. Meals should be picked up in the back of the Middle School, kitchen door #27. Monday you will receive three breakfast and lunch meals; Thursday you will receive two breakfast and lunch meals. All meals will need to be pre-ordered Thursdays by noon for Monday meal pickup and Wednesdays by noon for Thursday meal pickup. To pre-order, call 815-786-8881 or email sandwichschoollunch@gmail.com. Please enter the back of the Middle School through the main parking lot and head north.
If you have any questions regarding the food service program, contact Linda Alvarez, Food Service Director, at lalvarez@sandwich430.org or by phone at 815-786-8881.
We are looking forward to serving your student!
Linda Alvarez
Arbor Management, Inc
Food Service Director
Sandwich School District #430
DESIGNING WEB PAGES
Introduction to Business - Create a Product Project
Best overall products based on classmates' votes on favorites and those they thought would sell best in the real world.
Ryan Pruski - Eyes Right, blue light auto changing glasses for all areas of life
Riley Wolf - Make Up On the Move - Make-up brushes with the make-up built into the brush handle, no need for carrying around a heavy make-up kit
Evan Gottlieb - Wake Bike - A wakeboard with a partial bike frame on the board to ride and be pulled by a boat
Jaron Carper - One Pa1r - blue light and gaming glasses, also blur outside viewing area to focus on gaming screen
Hanne Reedy - Spray Spritzer - sprayer for melted butter or dressing that will not clog, with built-in hot plate
Miles Corder - FYI - For Your Information - personal sensor on door to house letting you know if you forgot something when leaving the house (you program what it should sense)