DuneNews
Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
November 15, 2018 Vo. 53 No. 3
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
THIS WEEKEND: 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.
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.
Fräulein Maria and the children
Von Trapp children
Baroness Schrader and Fräulein Maria
Maria and the Captain
Maria at the Abbey
My Favoring Things
Hometown Holiday Student Essay Winner
Westchester Intermediate School fifth grader, Enrico Ortega-Chick, is the official winner of the Hometown Holiday Essay Contest sponsored by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce. Enrico will read his essay at the Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, November 24 during the tree lighting ceremony that will take place near the Thomas Centennial Park gazebo at 5:00 p.m.
Jackson PTO to Host Event Night on December 5
Jackson Elementary PTO will host a “That’s an Ugly Sweater Mr. Grinch!” event at the Valparaiso Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, December 5 . When you checkout, mention “Jackson Elementary” and a portion of your purchase will go toward our school. Tell your family and friends any purchase made throughout the day on Dec. 5 can go towards Jackson Elementary as long as they mention Jackson Elementary at checkout. Jackson Elementary will receive a gift card from Barnes and Noble which will be used to purchase new books for Jackson teachers’ classrooms.
Bookmark 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 Tuesday, 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!
Completed bookmarks can be brought to school art teachers or main office at your school.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
No Open Swim: There will be no open swim at CHS Pool on Wednesday, Nov. 21 due to Thanksgiving. Open swim will resume on Nov. 28.
No School: In order to observe the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no school for all Duneland School students beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 21-Friday, Nov. 23. Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 26.
DuneNews: Due to the holiday, there will be no DuneNews next week. The next issue will be published on Thursday, Nov. 29.
Show Us Your Heart: Are you a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student who would like to show off their art talents? Porter Hospital is asking for help in celebrating National Heart Month. They would like students to show everyone what a healthy heart means. More information about this contest is available in your school's main office.
Scholarship Information: Scholarship information can be found on the CHS College and Career Center site: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=786
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, November 15, 2018
JA K-4 Grandparents' Day
CHS - ISTEP Retakes
9:30-10:30 a.m. Bagels with Bolinger- Burns Harbor Lakeland Park Bldg.
1-2 p.m. BA K Feast-Cafe
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 A/B BB-Boston
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 BB-Boston-H
6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Sophomore Parent Night
7 p.m. YO 4 Music Program-CMS
Friday, November 16, 2018
CHS - ISTEP Retakes
1:15-2 p.m. BA 3 VIP-Cafe
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-South Central
7 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-South Central
7 p.m. CHS Fall Musical-The Sound of Music
Saturday, November 17, 2018
CHS All District Honor Band
1 p.m. CHS Boys V WR-CHS Maroon and Gold Intrasquad-H
2 p.m. CHS Fall Musical-The Sound of Music
6 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Munster - scrimmage-H
7 p.m. CHS Fall Musical-The Sound of Music
Sunday, November 18, 2018
CHS All District Honor Band
2 p.m. CHS Fall Musical-The Sound of Music
Monday, November 19, 2018
JA 4th Gr Camp Goodfellow
4:15 p.m. CMS 7&8 WR-Mich. City
4:30 p.m. CMS 7/8 B BB-Morgan Twp.
6 p.m. CHS Boys Fr BB-Highland-H
6:30-9:30 p.m. CHS Show Choir Thanksgiving Carry-In Dinner-CHS
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
JA 4th Gr Camp Goodfellow
WIS Gr. 5 Thanksgiving Feast-Gym B
Bookmark Contest Entries Due-School Main Office
CHS - ISTEP Retakes
4-6 p.m. Thanksgiving Meal Distribution@WIS
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8 WR-Taft
5 p.m. CMS 7/8 A BB-Grimmer-H
5 p.m. CMS 7 BB-K. Valley
5 p.m. CMS 8 BB-K. Valley-H
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-Morton-H
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls V SW-Merrillville
7 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-Morton-H
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break
NO OPEN SWIM
BA Box Tops & Frozen Friday-Cafe
Thursday, November 22, 2018
NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 23, 2018
NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break
9 a.m. CHS Boys V WR-Ted DeRousse Invitational-Antioch, IL
Saturday, November 24, 2018
9 a.m. CHS Boys V WR-Ted DeRousse Invitational-Antioch, IL
9 a.m. CHS Boys V WR-DAC JV Tourney-Portage
11 a.m. CHS Girls V SW-Northridge HS-H
11 a.m. CHS Boys V SW-Northridge HS-H
CHS Pep Band Christmas Parade-Chesterton
Monday, November 26, 2018
CHS - ISTEP Retakes
10:30a-12:30p BA Penguin Patch-Cafe
6 p.m. CHS Girls Fr BB-DH-Mich. City
7:15 p.m. CHS Boys Fr BB-DH-Mich. City
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
CHS - ISTEP Retakes
10:30a-12:30p BA Penguin Patch-Cafe
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 A/B BB-B. Franklin
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 BB-B. Franklin-H
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8 WR-Kesling
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-East Chicago Central-H
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys V SW-Crown Point-H
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls V SW-Crown Point-H
7 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-East Chicago Central-H
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
10:30a-12:30p BA Penguin Patch-Cafe
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 A/B BB-KESLING-H
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 BB-KESLING
4:30 p.m. CHS Boys Fr BB-Morton-H
6 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB-Morton-H
6 p.m. CHS Girls Fr BB-Highland
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Morton-H
7-8:45 p.m. CHS Open Swim-Pick up at 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
10:30a-12:30p BA Penguin Patch-Cafe
4:30 p.m. CMS 7&8 WR-B. Franklin-H
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls V SW-Wheeler
6 p.m. CHS Girls FR BB-Lake Central-H
6 p.m. CHS Boys Fr BB-Lk Central
6 p.m. CHS Boys V SW-Wheeler
6:30 p.m. CHS WR - Portage-H
Friday, November 30, 2018
10:30a-12:30p BA Penguin Patch-Cafe
5:30 p.m. CHS Girls JV BB-Michigan City-H
6 p.m. CHS B&G V SW-Hall of Fame Classic-Franklin Comm.
7 p.m. CHS Madrigal Dinner-CHS
7 p.m. CHS Girls V BB-Mich. City-H
Saturday, December 1, 2018
7 a.m. CHS Madrigal Dinner-CHS
8:30 a.m. CMS 8A BB INVITE-CMS-H
10 a.m. CHS B&G V SW-Hall of Fame Classic-Franklin Comm.
4 p.m. CHS Madrigal Dinner-CHS
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB Lowell-H
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Lowell-H
Sunday, December 2, 2018
2 p.m. CHS Madrigal Dinner-CHS
5 p.m. CHS Madrigal Dinner-CHS