DuneNews
Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
January 10, 2019 Vo. 53 No. 8
Happy 50th Anniversary Duneland School Corporation!
January 1, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Duneland School Corporation. The Duneland School district was formed after voters from Westchester Township, Jackson Township, Liberty Township and parts of Pine Township agreed to the Incorporation of the new school district.
Since that decision to incorporate, the Duneland School has grown into an excellent school district and has celebrated many state and national accomplishments.
Check out our Celebrating 50 Years page for some new historical documents from the newly formed Duneland School Board of 1969.
50th Anniversary Bookmark Contest Winners Announced
Those winners in the K-4 category are:
First Place - Lucy Arocha, grade 3 of Bailly Elementary
Second Place - Abrielle Dehnart, grade 3 of Yost Elementary
Third Place - Dominic Orlando, grade 4 of Bailly Elementary
Those winners in the grades 5-6 category are:
First Place - Han Phan, grade 5 of Liberty Intermediate
Second Place - Hailey Geiser, grade 6 of Liberty Intermediate
Third Place - Enrico Ortega-Chick, grade 5 of Westchester Intermediate
These students will be recognized at the school board meeting on February 4 at the Duneland Administration Center. The winning bookmarks can be viewed on our website.
CHS Junior Parent Night: Chesterton High School Counselors will host a Junior Parent Night on Thursday, January 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Cafeteria. This informational program is for junior parents to learn more about standardized testing options, dual credit, scheduling classes for senior year, Naviance, college admissions, apprenticeship options, etc. Attendees please use Entrance 1 or 31. For more information, please contact the CHS Counseling Dept. at 219-983-3730.
Emergency Procedures for Delaying/Closing Schools
As we approach the winter season, parents need to be aware of the procedures for school closings or delays that may be caused by inclement weather.... read more
Prospective Duneland School students who will be five years old on or before
August 1, 2019, may register for the 2019-2020 school year
at their respective school.
BAILLY, BRUMMITT, JACKSON, LIBERTY & YOST
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Thursday, March 7, 2019
3:00-5:00 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Prior to Roundup, families are encouraged to complete the online application, as well as the new student information packet. Please bring the completed packet to Round-up.
Kindergarten Online Application
Please Note: If you are the parent of a current Duneland Student and wish to enroll an additional student for the first time (for example, a kindergarten student), please log in to your Skyward parent account to complete the online application (do not use the link above). Look for the "New Student Application" button on the top left. This will help ensure that your new student account will be linked with your parent account.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Report Cards for the second grading period/first semester will be available on your student's Portfolio Tab on your Skyward Family Access Parent Portal on Friday, January 11, 2019. Parents will have the option of printing out their student's report card. If you have any questions or need some assistance, please contact your child's school. Questions regarding access to your Skyward site should also be directed to your child(ren)'s school.
How do I log into my Parent Access Portal?
First, login to your Skyward Parent Access Portal.
Next, click on Portfolio; then click on the Report Card, Quarter 2 (2018-2019) to view the current report card and the comments.
If you need help accessing the Skyward Parent Access Portal, please contact the main office at your child(ren)’s school.
No School: There will be no school on Monday, January 21 for all Duneland School students in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All classes will resume on Tuesday, January 22.
SATURDAY: CHS Show Choirs Winter Showcase: The Chesterton High School Show Choirs will present the 2019 Winter Showcase on Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. The groups will present their annual Winter Showcase and premier their 2019 competitive shows. Cost is Adults $10; Student/Seniors $8. Purchase your tickets now at www.showtix4u.com (search Chesterton UB or Winter Showcase)
Scholarship Information: Scholarship information can always be found on the CHS College and Career Center site: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=786
Mark your Calendar:
Father/Daughter Dance: The Chesterton Lions Club will host their 12th annual 'Sweetheart Swirl' Father/Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at Chesterton High School. $40 couple / $15 additional child. Deadline to purchase tickets is January 30, 2019. Visit www.sweetheartswirl.chestertonlions.org
DUNELAND YMCA NEWS:
PARENT OPTIONS FOR E-LEARNING DAYS: The Duneland Family YMCA is so excited to be able to offer a safe, affordable, and exciting E-Learning Day! Participants will work with the help of trained Y staff, to complete their scheduled E-Learning work and have the option to participate in crafts in the community room, team building activities & group games in the gym, or enjoy some quite time reading a book next to a friend! Our schedule is flexible with exciting and new adventures for each and every participant on interest level. We offer different payment options to fit into your schedule for the day! Participants need to bring a sack lunch. E-Learning only (6 hours) cost is $14/child; if children stay for the full day (arrive and leave anytime from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) the cost is $25/child.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, January 10, 2019
7-7:30 a.m. CHS - NHS Morning Meeting
2:30 p.m. LES PTO Meeting-Media
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 BB-Willowcreek-H
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 BB-Willowcreek
5 p.m. LES K-4 Variety Show Auditions-Gym
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-LaPorte
7 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB-LaPorte
Friday, January 11, 2019
2nd Grading Period Grade Reports Available
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-DH-LaPorte
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-DH-LaPorte
LIS 5 Toma the Mime
Saturday, January 12, 2019
8 a.m. CHS Jazz-A-Thon@CHS
8:30 a.m. CMS 7 B BB Invite-Thomas Jeff.
9 a.m. CMS 8B BB Invite-B. Franklin
9 a.m. CHS Girls V SW-DAC Champ. Meet-H
9 a.m. CHS Boys V WR-DAC Champ. Meet-Mich. City
10 a.m. CHS Girls Fr BB-DH-Crown Pt.-H
11:30 a.m. CHS Boys Fr BB-Crown Point-H
7 p.m. CHS Show Choir Winter Showcase-CHS
Monday, January 14, 2019
6 p.m. CHS Girls Fr BB-Lk Central
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
JA OSOB Kickoff
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A BB Conf.-B.Franklin
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls V SW-Portage-H
5:45 p.m. CMS 8A BB Conf.-Col. Wheeler
6 p.m. CHS Girls V GYM-Crown Point
7 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-Bishop Noll-H
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A BB Conf.-Col. Wheeler
6:30 p.m. CHS Boys V WR-LaPorte-H
7-8:45 p.m. CHS Open Swim-Pick up at 9 p.m.
7:30 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Andrean-H
TBD CMS 8A BB Conf.-CMS
Thursday, January 17, 2019
4:30 p.m. CMS 7A BB Conf.-Col. Wheeler
6 p.m. BA PTO Meeting-Cafe
6 p.m. CHS Girls Fr BB-DH-Portage
6 p.m. CHS Junior Parent Night-Cafeteria
7:15 p.m. CHS Boys Fr BB-DH-Portage
TBD CMS 8A BB Conf.-B. Franklin
Friday, January 18, 2019
LIS Spirit Day / Kona Ice
CHS All State Orchestra-Ft. Wayne
10:30-12:30 p.m. BA Box Tops & Frozen Friday-Cafe
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Crown Pt.-H
Saturday, January 19, 2019
CHS All State Orchestra-Ft. Wayne
CHS Show Choir Competition
9 a.m. CMS 7B G BB-LINCOLN JR HIGH
11 a.m. CHS Girls JV SW-Meet-Crown Pt.
4-5 p.m. CHS Mid Year Graduation Ceremony
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-Crown Point-H
7-11 p.m. CHS Winter Homecoming Dance-Starry Knight
Monday, January 21, 2019
NO SCHOOL-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6 p.m. CHS Girls Fr BB-E. Chicago Central
7:15 p.m. CHS Boys Fr BB-E. Chicago Central
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