DuneNews
Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
November 1, 2018 Vo. 53 No. 1
CHS to Present Fall Musical, Sound of Music, Nov. 16-18
The Chesterton High School Music and Drama Departments will present the classic musical, "The Sound of Music" by Rodgers and Hammerstein on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium, 2125 S 11th Street in Chesterton.
The cast includes:
Members of the cast are: Maria – Rebecca Lane, Captain Von Trapp – Danny Schmiegel, Max Detweiler – Sage Rodriguez, Elsa Schrader – Elle Hodge, Mother Abbess – Julia Larson, Sister Berthe - Lily Roberts, Sister Margaretta – Priscilla Sabourin, Sister Sophia – Emily Loney, Franz – Calvin Anders, Frau Schmidt – Olivia Lee, Herr Zeller – Matthew Gaffigan, Rolf – Benjamin Sabourin, Liesl – Isabelle Maddex, Freidrich – Dylan Leavitt, Louisa – Paige Fowler, Kurt – Chris Woods, Brigitta – Jayne Bartlett, Marta – Jane Maddex, and Gretl – Annie Maddex.
Ensemble members include: Lissette Allison, Lauren Bolla, Katie Boland, Katie Brady, Camille Burkhart, Madison Cary, Samantha Crom, Abbi Didonna, Hannah Geiser, Lillian Griffith, Kayla Harris, Alexis Ioannidis, Sadie Kidd, Emma Kitchel, Caitlin Kovalan, Zachary Lane, Emilie Leensvart, Kyle Liss, Alec Malenfant, Natalie Nunez, Emma Olson, Gracelyn Perrine, Kathleen Quinn, Logan Riley, Launamarie Stangl, Gwen Storey, Josh Sweet, Kayla Szymanski, Alexis Tarnow, Caleb VanNevel and Alex Wierzbicki.
Ticket prices are as follows: $10 for Adults, $8 for Students & Seniors, $5 for Children five and under, $25 for a Family (2 Adults + 2 students, seniors, or children)
Tickets can be purchased online now at www.showtix4u.com or they can be purchased at the door.
Schools to Honor Veterans in November
Bailly Elementary
Bailly will host a student led Veterans Day program on Wednesday, November 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Veterans who are parents, siblings, or grandparents of Bailly students are invited to attend.
Brummitt Elementary
Brummitt will host a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the Gym.
The Boy Scouts will present the colors and students will present a program for veterans that includes dances and poems.
Jackson Elementary
Jackson will host a Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m.
The school’s program will include the Boy Scouts posting the flags, singing of the National Anthem, the fourth grade students reading essays they have written about what Veterans' Day means to them, and a prepared slideshow of students thanking their family members who are/were Veterans, along with a picture of their Veteran/s. We remember our school community Veterans respectfully and thoughtfully.
Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary will host a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the Gym. Veteran family members of Liberty Elementary students are invited to this event that will honor the veterans with a presentation, music, and military history.
Liberty Intermediate
Liberty Intermediate will host a Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the Gym.
Westchester Intermediate
Westchester Intermediate will host a Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 9 from 9-10 a.m. in Gym B. Veterans and family members are welcome to attend this event. A special bleacher section will be available for guests. Veterans will be recognized during the program. The WIS Choir and Orchestra will perform and the Girl Scouts of Westchester will present the colors at the program.
Chesterton Middle School
Chesterton Middle School will host its 51st annual Veterans Day community recognition program on Friday, Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the CMS Goldsborough Gym.
The public is invited to attend. Those veterans wishing to be recognized should register at either the north or south entrance upon arrival. Veterans, parents and guests--please be seated in the bleachers on the main floor.
Chesterton High School
On Friday, November 9, the CHS Administration will play taps over speaker system, announce the names of CHS teachers that are veterans, and observe a moment of silence.
Honoring our Veterans in the Duneland Schools
The Duneland School Corporation would like to honor and thank our teachers and staff members that have served our country:
Mike Okeley (CMS) - U.S. Army (active)
Jamie Sensibaugh (CHS) - U.S. Army (active)
Aaron McLaughlin (CHS) - U.S. Air Force
Andrea Street (LES) - U.S. Navy
Patricia O’Connor, MS, CCC-SLP (WIS,CMS) - U.S. Air Force
Deborah Phelps (Transportation) U.S. Air Force
Barb Melcher (CHS) - U.S. Army
Robert S. Martino (CHS) - Captain, U.S. Army (Infantry)
Chris Swickard (CHS SRO) - U.S. Marine Corps
Brian Hennigar (CHS) - USMC
CMS PTO Holiday Greenery Sale
The Chesterton Middle School PTO has partnered with the Chesterton Feed and Garden Center (CFG) in Chesterton to sell holiday greenery. All proceeds from this sale will be used to support the CMS PTO, who provides assistance to students, teachers, and staff. Holiday greenery can be preorder and picked up beginning on Fri. Nov. 23 at the CFG. Items for sale are:
Poinsettia 6.5" pot $17
Decorated Door Swag $10
Decorated 16" Wreath-$25
Decorated 22" Wreath-$30
Amaryllis Boxed Gift Kit-$10
A $25 Gift Certificate (use toward any in store purchase including your Christmas Tree!)
Items can be ordered through CMS students who have ticket orders or by printing an order sheet from the Chesterton Middle School PTO Facebook, has an order sheet that can be printed. Last day to turn in orders and payment is Friday, Nov. 9 (checks payable to CMS PTO). Orders can be dropped off at CMS or mailed to Chesterton Middle School, Attention: CMS PTO, 651 W. Morgan Ave, Chesterton. For more information contact 219-617-8601.
Calendar of Events
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Entries due for Winter Card Contest
Friday, November 2, 2018
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-Highland-H
6-8 p.m. CMS 7&8 Fall Dance-Goldsborough Gym
7 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-Highland-H
Saturday, November 3, 2018
9 a.m. CMS 7 BB-Edgewood MS
9 a.m. CMS 7&8 WR INVITE-Grimmer MS
10:15 a.m. CMS 8 BB- Edgewood MS
12:45 p.m. CMS 7 BB-Lakeview MS
2 p.m. CMS 8 BB-Lakeview MS
Monday, November 5, 2018
5 p.m. CMS 7&8 WR-Grimmer-H
6 p.m. School Board Meeting-Adm. Ctr.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
eLearning Day
6 a.m.-7 p.m. CHS Election Day Polling Location-Field House
6 a.m.-7 p.m. Election Day Polling Location-JA Gym
4:30 p.m. CMS 7/8B BB-Washington Twp-H
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 BB-Washington Twp-H
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
8:45-9:45 a.m. LIS Veteran's Day Program
11 a.m.- Noon CHS - Mid Year Graduate Meeting (senior only)
1:30 p.m. BA Veterans Day Program
5 p.m. CMS 7 A/B BB-Wilbur Wright-H
5 p.m. CMS 8 A/B BB- Wilbur Wright
7-10 p.m. CHS Fall Sports Awards-CHS
7-8:45 p.m. CHS Open Swim-Pick up at 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
2:30 a.m. LES PTO-Media
7- 7:30 a.m. CHS - NHS Morning Meeting
7 a.m.-3 p.m. CHS Underclassmen Photo Retakes-Large Group
8-10 a.m. BA Picture Retakes-Cafe
10:30-12:30 p.m. BA Box Tops & Frozen Friday-Cafe
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 A/B BB-Thomas Jeff.-H
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 BB-Thomas Jeff.
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8 WR-Col. Wheeler
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls V SW-Highland
6 p.m. BA PTO Meeting-Cafe
Friday, November 9, 2018
LIS Spirit Day / Kona Ice
9-10 a.m. WIS Veterans Day Program-Gym B
9:30 a.m. JA Veterans Day Program
1:30-2:30 p.m. CMS Community Veterans Day Program-Goldsborough Gym
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-Munster-H
7 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-Munster-H
Saturday, November 10, 2018
CMS All Region Honor Band
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. CHS Speech Meet-H
8:30 a.m. CMS 7A BB Invite-CMS-H
8:30 a.m. CMS 7&8 WR Pierce Super Dual-M’ville Interm.
6 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-Mishawaka-H
7:30 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-Mishawaka-HBookmark Contest Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Duneland Schools
In January 2019, we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Duneland Schools. As part of the celebration, all Duneland students are invited to participate in a bookmark competition. The bookmark should illustrate what you love about school to help us celebrate! Two winning bookmarks will be produced from each of the following categories:
K-4 Grades
5-8 Grades
9-12 Grades
Bookmark designs will be accepted through Wednesday, November 20, 2018. The winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed for the 50th Anniversary Celebration! The winners will be notified and will be recognized at a School Board meeting.
Please print the Bookmark template/entry form below, which includes contest rules. We're excited to see all of the wonderful bookmark ideas!