Principal's January Newsletter
January 19, 2024
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January 18
Jazz Concert
7PM - Marquardt Middle School Performing Arts Center
January 22
Art Show Reception
6PM - 8PM - Glenbard South
February 5
5th Annual Women's Empowerment in Sports Day
1:58PM - 2:40PM
February 6
Winter Band Concert
7PM - Biester Auditorium
February 7
Valentines for Vets
2:35PM - 3:30PM - Cafeteria
February 16
GE Children’s Theatre - Peter Pan
7PM - Rider Hall
February 17
GE Children’s Theatre - Peter Pan
2PM - Rider Hall
February 19
NO SCHOOL
President's Day
ACADEMIC COURSES AND PATHWAYS
Glenbard East High School offers an outstanding program of academic courses, athletic programs and co-curricular activities. Our mission is to engage students with culturally responsive and relevant curriculum in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment to prepare students for life after high school. Our goal is to help every student develop the competencies of a Glenbard graduate that will help them find success with their postsecondary plans.
Preparing for the future begins with making informed choices regarding the classes to pursue in high school. Students will meet with their counselors this month to select classes for next school year. The Glenbard East Academic Program Guidebook can help students and parents/guardians better understand the wealth of courses offered at East, as well as which courses fulfill high school graduation requirements. We hope that the wide array of courses in all subject areas demonstrates our commitment to helping all students establish a broad foundation for future learning in college, the workforce and beyond.
This year, Glenbard continues to respond to The Accelerated Placement Act that requires students be automatically enrolled in an honors or AP course if they meet or exceed the College Board’s College Readiness Benchmarks at each grade level. These College and Career Readiness Benchmarks help assess student progress from year to year. Students are considered college and career ready when their section scores meet both the Math and the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing benchmarks.
- Students with an SAT Math section score that meets or exceeds the benchmark have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in first-semester, credit-bearing college courses in algebra, statistics, pre-calculus, or calculus.
- Students with an SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section score that meets or exceeds the benchmark have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in first-semester, credit-bearing college courses in history, literature, social sciences, or writing classes.
It is critical for both students and parents/guardians to be involved in the course selection process and work closely with a counselor to make course selections so together we ensure every student is prepared for the future. Your counselor, teachers, and department chairs are here to assist you along the way so feel free to ask them questions. Seeking out the information you need will help you and your student make better decisions about classes for next year and prepare our students for future success.
2024 STANDARDIZED SCHOOL DAY TESTING INFORMATION
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Each year over forty local scholarships are awarded to Glenbard East Seniors who are planning to further their education. Last year over $50,000 was awarded to Glenbard East Seniors. You will find information about the application process and the application here and on our website by clicking Students, then School Counseling, then Scholarships & Financial Aid. The application and recommendations are due the evening of February 1st. Good luck!
Additionally, you can click here for the Glenbard East Scholarship List for general scholarship information that is sent to Glenbard East. Scholarship search engines and financial aid resources are included also.
DISTRICT 87 ART SHOW
You are invited to the Opening Reception of the District 87 Art Show at Glenbard South on Monday, January 22, from 5PM-7PM. Join the D87 art teachers, administrators and school board members who will be viewing select artwork from all four schools.
RELAY FOR LIFE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
At Glenbard East High School, we have a “Students for Students” club which aims to amplify student voices and enhance our high schoolers’ experience during their four years in attendance. As part of this club, last year, a group of students shared that they had a vision that Glenbard East would host a Relay For Life event, including a cancer charity walk, annually each spring. Many students have expressed that they have friends, family, or loved ones close to them who have been affected by cancer. Additionally, many students know of other high schoolers, who have participated in Relay for Life, and found it an impactful and life-changing experience. In order to make this dream a reality, we are looking to gauge interest from our community. The event itself requires a significant amount of planning and assistance from adults including supervision. If you are interested in contributing to our community by becoming involved though volunteering, chaperoning, or helping with set-up, we would welcome your assistance.
The event is scheduled for April 20th, 2024. Please reach out to rebecca_wagner@glenbard.org with your name if you are interested. More details to follow in the coming weeks.
AP EXAMS AND FEES
Click here for the 2024 exam schedule set by the College Board. If your child did not sign up for an exam and would like to, there still is time. A $40 late fee will be charged on top of the testing fee.
Unused/Canceled Exam Fee
If your student is registered for an AP exam and decides not to take the exam that was ordered, there will be an unused/canceled exam fee of $40 per exam. The $40 fee applies to any unused or canceled exam, including an exam ordered for a student who qualifies for a College Board fee reduction. It’s important to tell your AP coordinator if you decide not to take an exam.This fee doesn’t apply if you transfer out of a school.
Contact our AP Coordinator Beth McNett if you have questions. She can be reached at beth_mcnett@glenbard.org or by calling 630.424.6758.
HOW TO ACCESS COLLEGE BOARD SCORE REPORTS
AP, SAT, PSAT 8/9, PSAT10 and PSAT NMSQT Score Reports - As testing scores become available throughout the year, students may access their scores in their very own College Board portal. Click the link for Student Directions to Access Scores in the College Board Reporting Portal.
COMPUTER SCIENCE WEEK AT EAST
Clara Shih shares insight
Aragone Labs discusses I.T. in careers
WNDR Museum in Chicago
Back Row: Christa Saade, M. Shirley, Sophia Gamboa Jaramillo
Front Row: Aliza Khan, Zahra Waheed
WNDR Museum in Chicago
Miguel Rodriguez, Xavian Muir (left to right)
What a week we had, during Computer Science week here at Glenbard East, December 4-8!
First, the AP Computer Science Principles classes went to the WNDR Museum in Chicago. The students saw first-hand, how one can create art, digitally. From infinity boxes to immersing themselves into a painting, to painting as you walk - technology can create the coolest art!
Next, Wednesday featured guest speakers. Clara Shih, AI CEO of Salesforce.com, shared insight, via Zoom, to a room full of interested students and faculty, on her career in the digital world. In classes, the CodeHS Rep was presenting as well.
To end the week, a guest speaker from Aragone Labs came into classes to talk about I.T. in careers such as physics, engineering, data usage, and software development. Students got a feel for how the digital world truly touches facets of many different fields of work and study!
REMINDERS FROM THE DEANS' OFFICE
See Something, Say Something!
School safety is a community effort. Please continue to report and encourage your children to report concerns from social media and school to the Deans’ office. Students who SEE SOMETHING AND SAY SOMETHING are integral in our efforts to keep GBE safe for all students and staff.
Attendance: We need your Help!
CLEAN SLATE: Semester 2. All students’ attendance is now clear for semester 2. Please review the Student Handbook for attendance policies regarding absences in excess of 12 days. REMINDER: Please call your child into the Attendance Office at 630-627-2595 if they are sick, have a late arrival, an appointment, or an early dismissal.
- Truancy: Students with excessive unexcused absences will receive a TRUANT notification and may receive consequences including detentions or BIA. Please encourage your child to attend all their classes and to be on time, or please call the attendance office for an all day excused absence.
- Early Dismissal: A parent/guardian should call the attendance office at least 2 hours prior or provide a note the morning of to secure your child’s early dismissal.
Remember that a parent/guardian must call their child into the Attendance Office as soon as possible if they will be out of school for the day. Sleeping in, missing the bus, or school refusal are not viable reasons to be late or to miss school. Students will be issued an unexcused tardy or TRUANT for any of these reasons. Detentions and other consequences will be assigned based on frequency and severity of infractions. Thank you for your assistance with this!
ATTENTION: PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2024
Graduation Commencement information is posted on the Glenbard East website under the “Parents/Families" & "Student” headings. Please click on the “Graduation 2024" link for Important dates, Josten's Order Calendar, and Commencement Frequently Asked Questions. Periodically the "Graduation 2024" link will be updated.
GLENBARD EAST FINE ARTS BOOSTERS (GEFAB)
Exciting news from the Fine Arts Department! Our booster organization has expanded from music to include all of the Fine Arts at Glenbard East!
Joining GEFAB helps to support all of the activities in music, art, theatre, and film production. Your membership helps fund the “extras” that make the Fine Arts Experience at East so special to our students. Through membership and fundraising GEFAB provides lesson scholarships, college scholarships, field trip assistance, and support for events throughout the year. GEFAB volunteers help with marching band and concert uniforms, theatre production build and performances and hospitality at events.
Please consider joining GEFAB for $25. Go to gefinearts.org for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
GEFAB Bingo Night
Who: The whole family!
What: Bingo, musical bingo, minute-to-win-it games, custom soap making with Soapy roads of Lombard
Why: Raise funds for our Fine Arts Students
When: Saturday, January 20th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Tickets are $10 and include 5 bingo cards. Additional cards, pizza, salad, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Purchase your tickets here.
GEFAB Trivia Night
Who: Just the adults
What: Trivia, Silent Auction, Raffles, Spit the Pot, Food, Cash Bar
Where: Villa Park VFW; 39 E. St. Charles Rd., Villa Park
Why: Raise funds for our Fine Arts Students
When: Friday, February 2nd, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Tickets are $40 per person – includes appetizers, soft drinks, and coffee
Purchase your tickets here.
RULER AT HOME
GPS OFFERINGS FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
JANUARY 2024 ATHLETIC NEWS
Happy New Year and hope 2024 is off to a great start! We continue to build and live by our athletic motto: Students First: VICTORY Will Happen…as victory is way more important than just simply winning.
Athletic Booster Club
Our Athletic Booster Club attempts to annually raise over $30,000 which goes directly to our teams and student-athletes. The funds help provide essential that enhance our athletic teams pursuit of VICTORY! However, we need more parent volunteers! Please sign up and help enhance our athletic program. The main website is: geramsboosters.org for information about membership, parent volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, concession, purchasing spirit wear, and family activity passes. Any further inquiries please contact Athletic Booster Club President, Mrs. Jerri Gapastione (jgw8@comcast.net).
SAVE THE DATES:
Trivia Night: Friday, March 1, 2024 registration/payment information coming soon.
Golf Outing: Friday, June 21, 2024 registration/payment information coming soon.
Click link for January 2024 Athletic Booster Club Newsletter Edition
UPCOMING Spring Sports and Coaches Info:
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD BOYS - start date Tuesday, January 16, Head Coach Daniel Greco (daniel_greco@glenbard.org)
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD GIRLS - start date Tuesday, January 16, Head Coach Jordan Flowers (jordan_flowers@glenbard.org) and Molly LeMark (molly_lemark@glenbard.org)
GYMNASTICS BOYS – start date Monday, February 12, Head Coach Wayne Hill (wayne_hill@glenbard.org)
BADMINTON - start date Monday, February 26, Head Coach Scott Llorens (scott_llorens@glenbard.org)
BASEBALL - start date Monday, February 26, Head Coach Clayton George (clayton_george@glenbard.org)
SOCCER GIRLS - start date Monday, February 26, Head Coach Athena Toliopoulos (athena_toliopoulos@glenbard.org)
SOFTBALL - start date Monday, February 26, Head Coach Dawn Chantos (dawn_chantos@glenbard.org)
TENNIS BOYS - start date Monday, February 26, Head Coach Steven Hoogerheide (steven_hoogerheide@glenbard.org)
VOLLEYBALL BOYS - start date Monday, March 4, Head Coach Kelly Markworth (kelly_markworth@glenbard.org)
Student Athletic Fees/Registration - $150: All students/families who participate in athletics will be required to register and pay the $150 athletic fee for one, two, or three sports. Student-athletes should take advantage of this great deal and participate in multiple sports! Fees are due before the first competition. Parents can register and pay online through PowerSchool. If financial help is needed, there is a pep grant waiver available through the athletic office.
Glenbard East High School
Email: ge_news@glenbard.org
Website: glenbardeasths.org
Location: 1014 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 627-9250
Twitter: @GE_Rams