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Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
Thursday, May 27, 2021 Vol. 55 No. 36
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
CHS and CMS Japanese Students Win Several Events at the Spirit of Japan Festival
Chesterton High School and Middle School Japanese students won multiple events in the Spirit of Japan Festival virtual competition which took the place of this year’s annual Japanese Olympiad of Indiana because of Covid. The competition was hosted by the Association of Indiana Teachers of Japanese.
Taking first in the art category was Jordan Foster, followed by Jesse Bouche in third. In the music video category, Hannah Armstrong of CMS placed first and the combined CHS and CMS Japanese clubs placed third. Three CHS juniors swept the rakugo comedic storytelling division. Aidan Corral placed first, Addison Kellogg placed second and Ethan Adams was third. Samuel Cooke won the haiku competition. In the “how to” video category, Eric Sparks placed first and the team of Hannah Beadle and Lauren Bolla placed second.
Congratulations to all!
CHS Music Department Hosts Annual Student Awards Night
The Chesterton High School Music Department hosted their end of the year Music Awards Program at the school on Monday, May 24. Awards were given to music students during the ceremony by directors Adam Bess, band; Kristin Morris, choral; Laura Gorski, auxiliary; and Brian Grenier, orchestra.
Back row, Nolan Bernth, Samantha Bilyak, Noah Fletcher, Adrian Dooley and Christopher Adent.
Julia Larson - National School Choral Award; Emerson Stobbe - Louis Armstrong Jazz Award; Anthony Miskus - Gilmore Service Award and Libby Gibson - National School Orchestra Award.
Duneland Schools to Launch Trojan Virtual Academy this Fall
Duneland School Corporation is excited to announce a new chapter in our history of excellence by expanding our curricular choice offerings to include a virtual K-12 program. Starting in the fall of 2021, we will be launching the Trojan Virtual Academy (TVA).
We recognize that most students find academic and social success best through in-person learning. Our commitment to these practices and programs remains unchanged. However, as we navigated 2020, we became increasingly aware of a growing number of students that thrive through alternative learning environments and specifically through online learning.
The TVA thus serves as a school choice option for families to maintain connection with Duneland Schools while selecting a learning option that they feel works best for their student(s).
For more information, please visit our Trojan Virtual Academy site for more information.
Trojan Virtual Academy Applications Due June 4
Families interested in enrolling their student in the Trojan Virtual Academy for Fall 2021 should complete an online application found on the Duneland School Corporation website. The application window will be open from May 14-June 4 with families being notified of final decisions by June 10.
As we navigated 2020, we became increasingly aware of a growing number of students that thrive through alternative learning environments and specifically through online learning. The Trojan Virtual Academy is Duneland's school choice option for families to maintain connection with Duneland Schools while selecting a learning option that they feel works best for their student(s).
To learn more about the TVA please visit the Duneland School Corporation website and click the link under "Find it Fast" for Trojan Virtual Academy. On this page, parents can find links to handbooks, presentations, FAQs, and other related documents. The TVA Application is now available on the TVA Website.
We realize that families have many educational options for their children and we are honored that you continue to make Duneland School Corporation your education destination.
Chesterton High School Announces Graduation Parade on June 8
Chesterton High School will celebrate Graduating 2021 Seniors with a celebratory parade throughout the downtown on Tuesday, June 8 beginning at 4 p.m.
The Duneland community is invited to congratulate this year's Chesterton High School 2021 graduates along the parade route. Parade route is as follows: Exit CHS by the Football Stadium, north on 11th Street, east on Porter Avenue, north on 8th Street, east on Broadway, south on Calumet. The parade will end at the corner of Calumet and Porter Ave. where student cars may disperse.
Graduating seniors and their immediate family members only, may participate in this voluntary car parade through town. Students do not need to register to participate. Student/family cars will line up for the parade at 3:00 p.m. in the CHS Parking Lot. Seniors in their family car will enter the CHS campus from the Entrance on 1050 only, to organize into a parade line that will kickoff at 4 p.m.
CHS Outdoor Graduation Set for June 9 (Rain Date: June 10)
Date: June 9, 2021 (June 10, 2021, in case of inclement weather)
Time: 7:00 p.m. ceremony
Where: CHS Football Stadium
Duration: 2 hours
DSC Announces New Principal at Bailly Elementary
Duneland School Corporation is excited to announce that Mrs. Carey Storm has been awarded the position of Bailly Elementary School Principal beginning July 1, 2021. Mrs. Storm will be replacing Kevin Zeck as he transitions to his new position as the district’s Director of Alternative and Virtual Education.
“Bailly has a rich history of leadership that has supported and nurtured it to the thriving school community it is today. I am personally eager to see Bailly grow in new and unique ways under her leadership,” said Zeck, in his weekly communication to parents this past Friday. “She continues a legacy for Bailly of having true understanding of what is next for our students and setting them on a path to success for today and beyond. She demonstrates a clear focus on what is best for our students keeping their academic and emotional growth at the core of her work,” he added.
Mrs. Storm is already working on hiring new staff for Bailly and collaborating with the Duneland team to set the stage for a successful start to next school year. She is originally from Northwest Indiana, but has lived in Indianapolis since attending college at Butler University. She has spent the last 13 years in Warren Township, where she taught language arts and served as an instructional coach before becoming a principal five years ago. She will complete this school year as the principal of Creston Intermediate & Middle School. She and her family (photo at right, above) will move to this area, where much of her extended family still lives. She and her husband Dan have two daughters, Emmie (age 5) and Abby (age 3).
She is very grateful for this new opportunity a looking forward to meeting all of Bailly's students, families, and staff members. She and her family are looking forward to new adventures this summer and in the coming years.
Jackson Elementary Second Graders Release Butterflies
CMS Students Celebrate Cultural Diversity Day
Mr. Rick Stark (above) spoke to 7th grade World Geography students in Christine Bullock's class in celebration of Cultural Diversity Day. Mr. Stark previously taught in South Korea and shared his knowledge about South Korea and its people with students.
LES Students Raise Funds for NWI Cancer Kids Foundation
Pictured above are fourth grade students from Mrs. Mitchell's class celebrating "Class Color Day."
DSC COVID-19 Support Center
Looking for COVID-19 Resources?
Duneland School's Daily COVID-19 Risk Level is located on our COVID-19 INFO Home page along with many other helpful resources.
Quick Reference Guide for Attendance
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COVID Screening Tool
COVID-19 Dashboard
The DSC administration has established a COVID-19 dashboard that can always be found on our COVID-19 Support Center webpage. The COVID-19 dashboard (below) will now be updated once per day with all active cases reported, and/or will include cases removed from active status (conclusion of the 10-day isolation period). Below is the COVID-19 Dashboard with the latest update available at time of this publication. Please visit the COVID-19 Support Center for the most up-to-date posting.
Long-Term Capital Improvements
The DSC leadership, architects, and constructional management professionals have begun meeting with staff to discuss the next steps of the Long-Term Capital Improvement projects. Staff input sessions will take place prior to summer break and community forums will take place during the summer.
Community members may review the Long Term Capital Improvements information that will be continuously updated on the DSC website.
Duneland School Summer School Offerings
Duneland 9-12 Summer School. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 4
Classes Offered
Virtually or In-Person
Registration closes June 4, 2021
Click here for more information
DSC 2020-2021 Calendar Change
ATTENTION PARENTS:
In order to provide additional time for teachers to submit student grades, the eLearning day that was previously scheduled on Wednesday, June 2 was moved to the last day of the school year for students on Friday, June 4.
Click on the Calendar image to download the 2020-2021 Calendar
Housing Resources List for Families
School Meals TO GO Ends - Summer Grab & Go Begins!
School Meals TO GO for the school year has come to a close. Wednesday, May 26 was the LAST pick up day.
However, the Summer Grab & Go Meals will begin on Monday, June 7 for all YOUTH 18 years and younger. Meals must be pre-ordered each Thursday by 9:00 a.m. to be eligible for the Monday meal pick up. Summer Meals Grab & Go Order Form
Meals will be distributed every Monday from 1-2 p.m. from June 7-July 26, 2021. Meals will consist of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches with heating instructions. Meals are for CHILDREN ONLY.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATES IN SUMMER SCHOOL, THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THESE MEALS BUT CAN RECEIVE FRIDAY'S MEAL TO TAKE HOME ON THURSDAY.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Now Open
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially opened the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program) to qualified applicants. The program offers:
- Up to $50/month discount on service and associated equipment
- Up to $75/month discount on for households on Tribal lands
- A one-time discount of up to $100 on a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
- Those eligible for the EBB Program include anyone who experienced a substantial loss of income in 2020, those who qualify for SNAP benefits or the free and reduced school lunch programs, and households with incomes at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines. Internet Service Providers must opt-in to provide the discounts.
- Those who experienced a substantial loss in income in 2020;
- Those who already meet the requirements of an internet service provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program;
- Those who qualify for Lifeline benefits through participation in SNAP and other government assistance programs;
- Participants of Tribal assistance programs;
- Those who received a Pell Grant;
- Those received benefits under free and reduced school lunch program
- Households with incomes at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- Examples: household of 1 making $17,338 per year; household of 4 making $35,775 per year
HOW TO APPLY
- Apply online or by mail through USAC at getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply/
- Get a printable English language application by clicking here
- Get a printable Spanish language application by clicking here
- Get more instructions on applying here: getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply/show-you-qualify/
- Apply directly through a local provider. (Please note that not all providers are offering the benefit.)
- Find a broadband company near you at getemergencybroadband.org/companies-near-me/
- See a list of participating providers by state: www.fcc.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-providers
Note: providers looking to opt in to the program need to apply through the FCC via this web page
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a temporary program. It will end when the funds run out or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services ends the COVID-19 health emergency.
Summer Sport Camps
All of the Athletic Summer Camps can be found at the CHS Athletics website.
Football
- 2021 Little Trojan Football Camp
- CHS Football Skill Camp 2021
- CMS Spring Football Skills Camp
- Golf Outing: https://twitter.com/Chesterton_IN/status/1387159449526325254/photo/1
Boys Basketball
- K-1st Grade Camp: https://form.jotform.com/211095233526147
- 2nd-8th Grade Camp: https://form.jotform.com/210705578493159
- Golf Outing: https://form.jotform.com/211007893283152
- Golf Outing Sponsorship: https://form.jotform.com/211008618615147
Volleyball
Girls Basketball
- Future Lady Trojans Basketball Camp Grades K-4th Online Registration, Camp Runs June 7th, 8th, & 9th
- Future Lady Trojans Basketball Camp Grades 5th-8th Online Registration, Camp Runs May 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th
- Chesterton/Duneland AAU Summer League Online Registration Grades 6th-12th. Begins June 1st, 2 days a week through June 23rd
Boys and Girls Soccer
Gymnastics
Tennis
2021 Duneland Swim Club Final Summer Tryout
2021 Duneland Swim Club Final Summer Tryout
Monday, June 7 from 3:30-4:15 p.m.
at Chesterton Middle School thru entrance #9
The Duneland Swim Club is offering its final Summer season tryouts for swimmers that are new to the program. New swimmers must be entering Kindergarten, be able to put their face in the water, and swim 12 1/2 yards without touching the bottom or side.
For more information visit www.duneswim.com
Athlete Physical Information
Chesterton Athletics has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows parents to complete and sign all necessary athletic forms for your student athletes. This includes enrollment, informational, medical, athletic, technology and other traditional forms you have filled out by hand in the past. The most exciting news is that FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, meaning that you will never need to enter the same information twice! FinalForms also pre-populates information wherever possible, for each of your students, saving you time.
https://chestertontrojans.com/2021/05/10/physical-information-final-forms-launch/2021 Northwest Regional Sheriff's Camp
CHS Trojan Football Golf Outing -Sign up deadline July 2
FORMAT: FOUR PERSON TEAM (18-Hole Scramble)
START TIME: 1pm-SHOTGUN START (registration begins at 11:30)
COST: $100 per person (includes cart, green fees, range balls, 2 beverage
tickets and All-American grill dinner)
AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Individual prizes will also be
awarded for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Auctions and raffles
will also take place.
All proceeds will benefit the Chesterton High School Football Program.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 2, 2021
NOTE: MONEY MUST BE RECEIVED BY DEADLINE: NON-REFUNDABLE
3 METHODS OF PAYMENt:
- Check and registration form sent to:
CHS Football Boosters
Attn: Jeff Cunningham
210 Sandpiper Drive
Chesterton, IN 46304 - Check and registration form dropped off to the CHS Athletic office.
- Purchase online with EVENTBRITE (Registration form must also be turned in)
NorthShore Clinic for ALL DSC Students located at CMS
Duneland School Corporation has partnered with NorthShore Health Services to establish a school-based health clinic that is now located in Chesterton Middle School.
This partnership will provide access to healthcare for ALL Duneland School students.
Some of the services include:
- Strep Throat
- Ear Infections
- Immunizations
- Sports Physicals
- Treatment for pink eye
- Rashes
- Behavioral health services and referrals
Duneland parents interested in using the school-based clinic for their child will need to have a signed consent form on file. Consent forms are available from your Duneland school nurse or can be obtained at the NorthShore clinic where the visit is scheduled.
Currently Open:
Currently M, T, Th, and F from 8-3.
Summer Hours (beginning June 7): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8-12
Beginning August 2, Monday-Friday 8-3
Call: 219-983-3776 x7020 to schedule an appointment
Pictured at right is nurse practitioner and Chesterton resident Shawn Kroft taking a student's blood pressure at the clinic.
MAY REFERENDUM SPOTLIGHT
Registered Nurses in Every School Building
The Duneland School Corporation is fortunate to have a registered nurse in each of its school buildings. Only about 50 percent of schools nationwide have a full-time registered nurse for at least 30 hours per week and 18 percent do not have a nurse at all.*
A skilled school nurse can be a lifesaver for teachers. School nurses have medical training to deal with the physical and mental illnesses of students as well as the entire school population. School nurses are a vital part of the health of our schools and community.
* Taken from Building Strong Children: Why We Need Nurses in Schools, by Erin D. Maughan (www.aft.org/ae/spring2016/maughan)
For more operating referendum information, visit: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/domain/367
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY & IT SUPPORT
Contacting IT Support
The Duneland School Corporation IT department is committed to making hybrid and remote learning models as successful as possible. To get your problems solved as fast as possible:
- Open a new Freshservice ticket:
- AV number is typically located on a sticker on the back/bottom of the device
- Serial number is also acceptable
- AV number is typically located on a sticker on the back/bottom of the device
- Open a Freshservice ticket by sending an email to: helpdesk@duneland.k12.in.us
- Please be sure to include email address, student or staff name, and a description of the problem
- Please use the above best methods to contact the DSC IT Department.
Device Repair
In some cases there will be issues that cannot be resolved remotely. If you have a device that has sustained physical damage (i.e. cracked screen, broken keyboard), please fill out the form below. After submitting the form, a member of the IT department will contact you to schedule your service appointment.
After-Hours Technical Support
After-hours IT Support hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - until 7:00 p.m.
Call: 219-983-3759
Anonymous Tip Line
Do you have a safety or security concern at Duneland that you'd like to make us aware of? Please contact us by email or phone (contact information), or Use our Anonymous Tip Line
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Celebrate Your Favorite Duneland School Teacher(s)
Nominate DSC Teachers of Excellence today!
View DSC Teachers of Excellence on our website.
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
This calendar of events is subject to change
Thursday, May 27, 2021
4:30 p.m. CHS Girls V SB-Sectional Semifinal-Crown Pt.
5 p.m. CHS Boys V Bsb Sectional-Hobart vs. Andrean-H
5 p.m. Boys V TR Regionals-Crown Pt.
7 p.m. CHS Boys V Bsb Sectional-Lowell vs. Crown Pt.-H
Friday, May 28, 2021
5 p.m. CHS Boys V Bsb Sectionals-H
6 p.m. CHS Girls V SB Sectional Championship-Crown Pt.
6 p.m. CHS Boys V Bsb Sectional-H
Saturday, May 29, 2021
TBD CHS Boys V Bsb Sectional Make-up Day-H
TBD CHS Girls V TN-IHSAA Semi-State-TBD (A)
TBD Unified Track & Field Regionals-TBD (A)
Monday, May 31, 2021
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
11 a.m. CHS Boys V Bsb Sectional Championship-H
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
CHS Final Exams
TBD CHS Girls V SB-IHSAA Regionals (A)
Noon CHS Boys V Golf-DAC Invite@Sand Creek
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
CHS Final Exams
Thursday, June 3, 2021
CHS Final Exams
Friday, June 4, 2021
eLearning Day - Last day of School
End of the 4th Grading Period (49 days)
End of the Second Semester (92 days)
TBD CHS Boys V Golf IHSAA Golf Sectional-Valpo
TBD CHS Boys V TR-IHSAA State Finals (A)
Saturday, June 5, 2021
TBD CHS Boys V Bsb-IHSAA Regionals (A)
TBD CHS Girls V SB Semi-State (A)
TBD CHS Girls V Tennis-State Finals (A)
TBD CHS Girls V TR State Finals (A)
TBD Unified Track & Field State Finals (A)
Monday, June 7, 2021
1-2 p.m. Summer Grab and Go Meal pickup-CHS Back Parking lot
6 p.m. Duneland School Board Mtg.-CMS Aud.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
7:30 a.m. -12:55 p.m. Session 1: CHS Summer School Classes Begins
8-11:50 a.m. Session 1: K-4 Summer School Begins
3 p.m. 4th Quarter/2nd Semester Grade Reports Available
4 p.m. CHS Class of 2021 Car Parade (Line up begins at 3 p.m. at CHS)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
7 p.m. Chesterton High School Graduation (CHS Stadium)
Thursday, June 10, 2021
CHS Graduation RAIN DATE
Friday, June 11, 2021
NO SCHOOL - K-12 Summer School
Monday, June 14, 2021
1-2 p.m. Summer Grab and Go Meal pickup-CHS Back Parking lot
Friday, June 18, 2021
NO SCHOOL - K-12 Summer School
Monday, June 21, 2021
1-2 p.m.Summer Grab and Go Meal pickup-CHS Back Parking lot
Friday, June 25, 2021
NO SCHOOL - K-12 Summer School
Monday, June 28, 2021
1-2 p.m. Summer Grab and Go Meal pickup-CHS Back Parking lot
Thursday, July 1, 2021
7:30 a.m. -12:55 p.m. Session 1: CHS Summer School Classes Ends
8-11:50 a.m. Session 1: K-4 Summer School Ends
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
7:30 a.m. -12:55 p.m. Session 2: CHS Summer School Classes Begins
8-11:50 a.m. Session 2: K-4 Summer School Begins
Friday, July 16, 2021
NO SCHOOL - K-12 Summer School
Friday, July 23, 2021
NO SCHOOL - K-12 Summer School
Thursday, July 29, 2021
7:30 a.m. -12:55 p.m. Session 2: CHS Summer School Classes Ends
8-11:50 a.m. Session 2: K-4 Summer School Ends
Duneland Schools Spirit Store
Did you know that Duneland Schools has an online Spirit Wear Store where you can buy your Duneland spirit wear?
Purchase your CMS/CHS student P.E./Strength Training uniforms (shorts and t-shirts) online and arrange to have them delivered to your home or pick up at the store.
$50 Special Offer Lifetime Alumni Association Membership
Thinking about joining the Chesterton High School Alumni Association, but just haven't gotten around to it? Are you wondering why you should join this newly formed organization?
COVID-19 has limited our fundraising efforts this past year, so the Chesterton High School Alumni Association would like to offer an opportunity to former alumni, present and past faculty and staff members of the Duneland Schools to join the Association for only $50 for a Lifetime charter membership. This limited special membership opportunity will be available from March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.
The CHS Alumni Association was formed to help support the enhancement of the Duneland School Corporation’s educational processes and scholarships for graduating seniors at Chesterton High School. Your dues in the organization will help the group to continue to grow and present more and more of our graduates college assistance. We will also enshrine teachers, administration, support staff and graduates (alumni) into their respective ''Halls of Fame”. Just recently the Alumni Association inducted three retirees into the Hall of Fame - Becky Dunbar, support staff member; James Cavallo, teacher; and Garry Nallenweg, administrator. Read more...
CHS REUNIONS
If you are on a planning committee for your Chesterton High School reunion, please email us with reunion information so that we can include it on the DSC Website. Please include a daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you by phone.
For additional information on the currently planned reunions visit the website link above.
Duneland School Corporation
Inspire | Engage | Empower
Email: bmartinson@duneland.k12.in.us
Website: www.duneland.k12.in.us
Location: 601 West Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN, USA
Phone: 219-983-3600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dunelandschools/
Twitter: @dunelandk12