Weekly Warrior
for the week of December 7, 2020
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Stay Connected with Winston Campus Jr. High!
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twitter.com/winstoncampus (@winstoncampus)
instagram.com/winstoncampus (@winstoncampus)
Important Dates Coming Up
Adaptive Pause- *Please read Dr. Heinz's update for the most up to date information*
PHS Virtual Parent Night for Incoming Freshmen - Wednesday, December 9, 2020 [6PM]
End of Quarter 2 - Friday, December 18, 2020
Winter Break - December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Teacher Plan Day - No Student Attendance - Monday, January 4, 2021
Start of Quarter 3 - Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Adaptive Pause
Information for 8th Grade Families
For families of 8th grade students, you should have been receiving information directly from Palatine High School. If this is not the case, don't hesitate to e-mail Mr. Da Costa, call our main office, or reach out to Palatine High School directly.
Reminder that there will be a virtual parent night, both in English and Spanish this Wednesday at 6PM, that all families are highly encouraged to attend. *Please see the attached flyer for more information*
CCSD15 Code Along
On Tuesday, December 8th the District's Department of Innovation and Instructional Technology will be hosting a live Facebook event to correspond to the 2020 Hour of Code. This Code-Along event is an opportunity for students, families, community members, to join together to learn more about coding, and complete some coding activities at home!
- When: 6:30-7:30pm, Tuesday December 8
- Where: CCSD15 Facebook page
Free COVID-19 testing available at Harper College on December 7
Harper College will serve as a COVID-19 mobile testing site on Monday, December 7, as part of the Illinois Department of Public Health’s efforts to sponsor community test sites throughout the state.
Drive-through and walk-up testing will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in parking lots 2 and 3 of the college’s main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Vehicles may enter campus through the main entrance on Algonquin Road. As long as supplies remain, anyone in line at 4 p.m. will be tested.
There is no cost for testing. Individuals should bring their insurance card if they have one, however insurance is not necessary. Testing is open to all regardless of residency. A simple nasal swab is used. Individuals do not need to be sick or exhibiting symptoms to be tested. Test results are provided by phone within 4-7 days.
Along with IDPH, Harper College is working in partnership with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital to be a COVID-19 testing location. For more information, visit dph.illinois.gov/covid19.
Staff Spotlight: Ms. Cheesman
Meet Ms. Cheesman: Ms. Cheesman is a bilingual resource teacher. Some of her hobbies include reading, walking her dog, playing soccer and golf, and watching the Bears and Cubs. She tells us that "my favorite thing (besides my dog, Luna) is food! Especially Honduran food, where I lived for 9 years."
Calling the Attendance Line
(847) 963-7401
Otherwise, we expect all of our students to engage in virtual learning for every period, everyday 7:50am - 2:30pm.
Here to Serve You!
We want to make sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed. The Winston Campus Jr. High Office is open starting at 7:00AM - 3:30PM. Additionally, our Administrators are available via phone and e-mail. We are here to serve you, so please do not hesitate to reach out!
Martin Da Costa - Principal
(847) 963-7405 ꞏ dacostam@ccsd15.net
Tomas Reyes - Assistant Principal
(847) 963-7404 ꞏ reyest@ccsd15.net
Andrew Wilson - Assistant Principal
(847) 963-7423 ꞏ wilsona@ccsd15.net
Winston Campus Jr. High
Email: dacostam@ccsd15.net
Website: www.ccsd15.net/wcjh
Location: 120 North Babcock Drive, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847.963.7400
Facebook: facebook.com/winstoncampus
Twitter: @winstoncampus