NTZB Parent Bulletin

Hello New Tech Families,

May is upon us and bringing the feel of summer's warm weather and longer days; however, it also means the closing of another school year! This will be the final parent bulletin for the 2022-23 school year in which you find important end of the year information. Senior finals, end of the year events and graduation will all take place in the coming weeks, so please check your calendars to ensure you stay up-to-date on pertinent information. The New Tech graduation ceremony will be held this year on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the Zion Benton Performing Arts Center. The doors open at 5:30 pm. Final exams for seniors will take place the week of May 15th, with all other grade levels taking finals on Tuesday May 23rd, Wednesday May 24th, and Thursday May 25th. Please see the bulletin and the NT website for details about all relevant end of the year events.

I am a proud principal as I reflect on the diligence and perseverance our students and staff have displayed throughout the year. This school year we implemented many new initiatives with success which are bringing excellent options and opportunities to our students. Students may continue their learning experience by considering the D126 summer school offerings! I hope every family gets the opportunity this summer to spend quality time together. Time really moves quickly, and I encourage all to slow down and enjoy one another over the summer months! It has been a pleasure serving this community as the principal at New Tech and as always, I look forward to creating more great days for our students and staff next year!

In partnership,

Bonnie Felske

Contact Information

Our Seniors are buzzing with excitement as they are wrap up their last month of high school. We are honored to have been part of their growth and progress these past four years. From the first day we "clapped them in" to their last day when we will "clap them out", they've held promise and potential. We are very proud of the Class of 2023!

Watch for the link to the livestream of the Commencement Ceremony on our website.

We would like to recognize the following New Tech graduates that were honored at the District 126 Senior Honors & Awards Program held on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE (GPA 4.0 and above)

Melanie Alcantara - National Honor Society, SAT Excellence Award, $500 Herff Jones Scholarship

Vanessa Martinez - National Honor Society, Senior Class Leader, $500 ZB Student Scholarship, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award

Jony Morales - SAT Excellence Award

Tony Morales - SAT Excellence Award, Illinois State Scholar

Yagna Patel - SAT Excellence Award, Illinois State Scholar, Senior Class Leader, $500 VFW Post 7448 Scholarship, $500 ZB Coalition for Healthy Communities Scholarship

Juliana Ramirez - National Honor Society

Davian Vazquez - National Honor Society

Stacy Vindel - National Honor Society (NTHS Chapter President), $4,000 Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Scholarship

MAGNA CUM LAUDE (GPA 3.75 - 3.99)

Jaydan Boss - National Honor Society, $500 Winthrop Harbor Lions Club Scholarship

Nayeli Colon - National Honor Society

Julie Garcia

Debanhi Jimenez - National Honor Society

Mariah Johnson

Jaelyn Kapter

Julian Mendoza

Donivan Nation - SAT Excellence Award

Praise Odufuwa - National Honor Society, Senior Class Leader, $1,000 Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Scholarship

Heaven Patterson-Dale - National Honor Society

Owen Smith - SAT Excellence Award, $400 Art Fossland Memorial Scholarship

Nahkee Uribe

CUM LAUDE (GPA 3.5 - 3.74)

Anthony Arizmendi - National Honor Society, Senior Class Leader, $2,000 Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Scholarship

Jayla Armstrong-Brinson

Ryan Cassanova - National Honor Society, SAT Excellence Award

Tralana Crump

Iyanna Maitland - National Honor Society, A.A. Degree

Nathan Martinez

OTHER RECOGNITIONS

Demeatrice Wilcox - $200 Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Scholarship

Maximus Guajardo - $375 Beach Park Educators Scholarship

Complete details can be found here.

We want all attendees to enjoy their "Night at the Gala" and arrive safely home on Saturday evening. Use the resources below to begin vital conversations with your student regarding the importance of driving and riding responsibly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),

"1 in 3 alcohol-related teen fatalities occurs during prom season, which is April to June."

Driving Tips for Prom Season (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

The Power of Parents (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

Wednesday - Make up exams (by appointment w/ teacher) until 2:24.

Thursday - Make up exams (by appointment w/ teacher) 12:00 - 2:24.

Students with unexcused absences will receive a zero on their final and may not receive a make up exam. Excused absences require finals to be made up by appointment with the teacher during make up hours. There is no activity bus. It is the student’s responsibility to make up exams.

A-Exempt: Students earning an A in a course as of 3:00 p.m. May 18th do not need to take the exam in that class and do not need to be present for those classes. Students are expected to remain in class for the duration of the test period. They may not leave and return to campus if an A-exempt exam falls between exams that need to be taken, a space will be provided.

Links to the QR codes and complete details can be found under the Summer School tab on our website homepage (or click the button below). Please note that the offerings differ for students depending on which campus they attend. Driver Education is at capacity and the waitlist is full.

Summer is on the way and you don’t want to miss out on capturing photos. The best camera is the one that’s always with you. Here’s how to make the most of it- Cell Phone Summer Photography tips

Summer is heating up! It’s time to roll out the lounge chairs and coolers and have some fun in the sun! It’s also time to be wary of the temperature of your cell phone. Long periods of heat exposure can age your battery, damage hardware parts and cause system freezing .

Keep your cell phone cool and working properly with these quick tips:

• Don’t leave your phone in a hot car or other place that is too hot for people or animals to be in.

• Don’t leave your phone in direct sunlight.

• Avoid using apps that tax the processor and thus heat up the device, such as GPS and games.

• Turn off Bluetooth if not in use.

• Avoid charging when in a hot area.

• Remove your case to give your phone some air if you feel it getting hotter than normal.

• Let your phone cool down naturally…do not put it in a fridge/freezer or other cold space. Comfortable room temperature is best.

Dr. Bridge

Director of Technology

The National Honor Society maintains four Pillars of Membership; Scholarship (cumulative GPA), Service, Leadership, and Character. CONGRATULATIONS to these new NHS inductees starting with the 2023-2024 school year:

• Audrey Avila
• Amy Becerra
• Aniya Burnes
• Michael Carpentier
• Estrella Castillo
• Imaurii Dixon
• Cheyenne Green
• Zulema Hernandez
• Israel Hernandez Garcia
• Michael Hernandez Garcia
• Valeria Herrera
• Caitlin Robinson
• Sebastian Saint Cyr
• Surah Sanders
• Julian Villafan

The NHS members completed their Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Saturday, April 22nd, and filled up 9 large bags of trash and recyclables on a very cold and rainy day.

On Wednesday, May 3rd, they volunteered at Bernie's Book Bank and sorted over 9000 books during their 2 hour shift!

mark.davenport@zb126.org (847) 731-9818

kaitlin.macanowicz@zb126.org (847) 731-9830

daniel.kim@zb126.org (847) 731-9827

rachel.skinner@zb126.org (847) 731-9829

Join us for the State of the District, an event for our community to learn about our schools, meet school personnel, gather information and goods at the community resource fair, and enjoy student performances. Refreshments will also be served.

Monday, May 8, 2023

5:30 - 7:30 PM

ZBTHS Performing Arts Center

Zion-Benton Township High School

3901 W. 21st Street

The event is already sold out for golfers, but please consider sponsoring a hole, or donating items for the silent/live auction. Complete and return the form linked below.

2023 Golf Outing Sponsor Form

Research studies show that educators spend the first 4-6 weeks of a new school year reteaching students skills they lost over the summer. Simply reading for 2-3 hours a weeks can combat that learning loss!

ZBPL Summer Reading Challenge

Each year, the Zion-Benton Public Library offers a summer reading challenge for kids, teens, and adults. Watch their website for the official launch of the 2023 challenge!

Read for a Lifetime

The state of Illinois also offers a reading program to promote reading for a lifetime! Students can earn certificates for the following:

• Reading four books from the posted booklist during the school year;
• Reading all twenty five titles on the annual posted booklist;
• Read four books each school year for all four years of high school; and/or
• Read all twenty five titles each school year for all four years of high school!

Interested participants should email Ms. Jackson at deb.jackson@d126.org to register and for tracking books read. Check out the 2023-2024 Booklist! Encourage your student to get a head start on the upcoming school year.

Limited tickets are still available to watch the Brewers take on the Cubs at American Family Field (formerly Miller Park) in Milwaukee! Your support will help the ZB Baseball team play a game next year on this same MLB field! Ticket prices range from $25 to $40 based on seating level.

FRIDAY

September 29, 2023

7:10 PM

SUNDAY

October 1, 2023

2:10 PM

There are multiple locations and dates in the Lake County area for anyone in need of free groceries. Calendars are linked for May 2023 and June 2023.

Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol (fasting), health education, COVID & flu vaccine (when available) and questions about medication, review lab results, connections to primary care. Learn about community resources by calling 847-578-8451 or 847-578-8670.

Offered through Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics.

Check the schedule for dates/times/locations.

• Tuesday, 5/23/23 - Final Exams - 1:04 PM Dismissal
• Wednesday, 5/24/23 - Final Exams - 1:04 PM Dismissal
• Thursday, 5/25/23 - Final Exams - 11:25 AM Dismissal
• Thursday, 5/25/23 - NTZB Graduation - 6:30 PM (PAC)
• Friday, 5/26/23 - Teacher Institute Day

• Weekly announcements from each campus
• Official school calendar
• 2023-2024 Official School Calendar

Only 400 students large, NT@ZB provides a highly focused educational environment within Zion-Benton Township. A part of District 126, NT@ZB is a companion campus to the larger central campus located across town. NT@ZB emphasizes 21st century learning skills in addition to its college preparatory curriculum taught in a project based learning format. Qualifying students have access to tuition-free dual credit college courses, the Lake County Tech Campus, and all students can participate in athletics as District 126 Zee-Bees!

Website: https://www.zb126.org/ntzb
Location: 1634 23rd Street, Zion, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 731-9800
Facebook: facebook.com/ntzbe
Twitter: @NewTechZB