DuneNews
Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
February 14, 2019 Vo. 53 No. 13
Duneland School Educators Spend 'An Evening with Jennifer McCormick'
Duneland School representatives along with State Superintendent for Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick gathered for a moment at ‘An Evening with Jennifer McCormick,’ hosted by the Northwest Indiana Coalition for Public Education at Merrillville High School last week. Left to right, Duneland School Board member Alayna Lightfoot Pol, DTA co-president Anne Starke, Jennifer McCormick, Interim Superintendent Judy Malasto, co-president Bobbi Hall and CHS Principal Brent Martinson.
Feb. 12 eLearning day assignment due date extended
On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, the Duneland area experienced sporadic power outages and internet interruptions. We have determined that it is in the best interest of our students to extend the due date for assignments to Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. This new date for assignments coincides with the due date for the February 15, 2019 eLearning make-up day assignments. Both eLearning assignments are now due on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
RECAP of upcoming eLearning assignment due dates:
Thursday, January 31 - School cancellation. Make-up eLearning day on Friday, February 15 (school not in session). Assignments were posted on February 8, 2019; Assignments due at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Tuesday, February 12 - School cancellation eLearning day. Assignments are now due at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
ISSMA Winds, Percussions and Strings Solo and Ensemble Event Results
Read the entire story at 'Duneland in the News'
Duneland School Corporation to host series of Public Meetings
Planning for the Next 50 Years of Serving Our Community and Students
The Duneland School Corporation will host a series of meetings for the purpose of sharing information about the District with the public. Duneland School Corporation representatives will be present to offer general information on the state of our schools as well as answer questions that the public might have regarding the proposed referendum.
On February 4, 2019, the locally elected Duneland School Corporation Board passed a resolution establishing that the Corporation will pursue a referendum that would, if passed by the voters residing in the Corporation, allow for a continuance of the referendum tax rate not to exceed $0.22.
2019 Public Meeting Schedule
- THURSDAY, MARCH 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Duneland Admin Center, 601 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton
- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Westchester Public Library BAUGHER CENTER, 100 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton
- TUESDAY, APRIL 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Liberty Intermediate Library and Media Center, 50W 900N, Chesterton
Letter Regarding Inclement Weather Days
Duneland Families,
Please read this important letter regarding inclement weather days from Judy Malasto, Interim Superintendent...
https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/cms/lib/IN01001867/Centricity/Domain/4/recap_weatherletter.pdf
Happy 50th Anniversary Duneland School Corporation!
January 1, 2019 marked 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.
Duneland School Corporation 50th Anniversary T-Shirts
Order TODAY! Deadline for orders is February 14
Short Sleeve V-Neck
Short Sleeve Crew Neck
Long Sleeve Crew Neck
S-XL: Bella & Canvas super soft athletic grey long sleeve tee. $16
2XL-3XL: Fruit of the Loom soft spun athletic heather grey long sleeve tee. $16
February 14: Last day to order a 50th Anniversary T-Shirt
Help us celebrate! The Duneland School Corporation 50th Anniversary Committee is offering t-shirts for sale to commemorate this special event.
Duneland School Corporation 50th Anniversary t-shirts and long sleeve t-shirts are available for order through the website below! Orders will be accepted until February 14th and will then be processed. Shirts will be ready for pickup at any DSC school/location (designate from drop down list); or can be shipped out for an extra fee on or before February 25th.
Please carefully designate where to send your shirt(s) so we can get it to you quickly!Visit https://www.goateeshirtprinting.com/duneland-50th-anniversary to place your order today!
CHS Alumni Association coming soon!
Representatives from Duneland School Corporation and Chesterton High School alumni will make an announcement very soon regarding the the final details of a new alumni association. A planning committee consisting of a few school representatives and CHS alumni have been working on details for the past six months. This endeavor is one that many can be involved in once it has been formally established.
This alumni association would support the Duneland Schools and its goals, and strengthen the ties between alumni of Chesterton High School and all former township schools (Jackson, Liberty, Westchester) that make-up the Duneland School District, and the community.
Please watch for information to be released very soon in our school newsletters, website, online and in the local newspapers regarding membership opportunities, activities and events for this new group.
Freshman Parent Night - February 21 at 6 p.m.
Spring Learn-to-Swim Registration on March 5
Spring Learn-To-Swim: Registration for Spring Learn-to-Swim lessons for Duneland School children will be held on one day only on Tuesday, March 5 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Chesterton High School Pool, Entrance 34.
Lessons are for children ages 4-12 of all skill levels. Our experienced teachers conduct instructors teach Red Cross swim lessons levels Preschool (age 4) – Level 4
There will be one, two-week session March 11-March 21. The eight lessons run Monday through Thursday at the Chesterton Middle School Pool from 4:00-4:50 p.m. Fee is $40 for the eight (8) lessons.
The spring session is limited to about 45 swimmers. Come early to get a spot. If registration is full, we do offer six weeks of summer lessons with space for 120 kids per day and will have much more availability.
For more information email hwilliams@duneland.k12.in.us
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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. The New Student/Kindergarten Online Application will be available on January 23, 2019
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
The 2019-2020 Duneland School Corporation Calendar is now available on our website. Visit our website at www.duneland.k12.in.us
Feb. 15 eLearning Make-up Day: Friday, February 15 will be a inclement weather eLearning make up day for a day missed on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Read more here.
No School - Presidents' Day: There will be no school for all Duneland School students on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 19.
April 3 eLearning Day cancelled: Duneland School officials have decided to eliminate the Wednesday, April 3, 2019 eLearning day from the 2018-2019 school calendar. This decision means that students will now attend school on Wednesday, April 3rd and will not stay home for an elearning day. Read the whole story here.
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
The Duneland Exchange Club will host the 28th Annual Youth Talent Showcase on Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Chesterton High School Auditorium to benefit the Natural Helper Program at CHS.
Duneland School students in grades K-12 are eligible to participate. There are three divisions: Primary - grades K-4, Junior - grades 5-8, and Senior - grades 9-12. There is a mandatory dress rehearsal on Friday, April 12.
Everyone is required to audition prior to the show. Auditions will be held at Chesterton Middle School on either Tuesday, March 19 OR Thursday, March 20. Send in your applications early for preferred audition times. Applications will be available at all Duneland School Main Offices and should be turned in no later than March 12. Any questions. please email rue51@comcast.net.
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.
CHS Cheer Tryouts: Chesterton High School co-ed male & female cheerleading team tryout dates for the 2019 – 2020 school year will be as follows:
- A CHS Cheer Parent/Callout Meeting: This MANDATORY meeting for parents will be hosted on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Cafeteria (enter through Door 31).
- A CHS Cheer Clinic will be hosted on April 15-17, 2019 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the CHS Field House. This clinic is MANDATORY in order to attend Tryouts.
- CHS Cheer Tryouts will be on Friday, April 18, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the CHS Field House. There is NO set end time.
If you need further information or have any questions, please contact Mickey Hanley, CHS Cheer Assistant Coach at mhanley@duneland.k12.in.us
HOOSIER STAR Announces Vocal Auditions March 16 & 17
Do you have that star quality? The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is looking for contestants for the 14th annual Hoosier Star competition. Sponsored by Horizon Bank, NIPSCO, La Porte Hospital and V. Michael & Cherri Drayton, Hoosier Star is open to amateur singers of all musical styles and age groups. Competitors in both the youth and adult categories can compete individually or as a duet. Auditions will be held at the La Porte Little Theatre, 218 A Street, La Porte, IN on Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CST) and Sunday, March 17 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. (CST). For more information and to download an audition or rule form please visit www.hoosierstar.com, or contact hoosierstar2018@gmail.com or call 219-362-9020.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, February 14, 2019
LIS Spirit Day / Kona Ice
10 a.m. Feb. 12 Inclement weather eLearning assignments due
1:15 p.m. LES K-4 Valentine's Day Party-Classroom
1:30-2 p.m. BA Valentines Parties
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 G BB-Fegely
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 G BB-Fegely-H
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys Swim - IHSAA Sectional - H
Friday, February 15, 2019
SCHOOL NOT IN SESSION-Scheduled eLearning make-up Day
TBA CHS Boys WR - IHSAA State Meet - Indianapolis
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB-Valpo
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Valpo
Saturday, February 16, 2019
CHS Trojan Classic Show Choir Comp.-CHS
CHS/CMS Vocal/Piano ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble-Indy
TBA CHS Boys WR - IHSAA State Meet - Indianapolis
8:30 a.m. CMS 7A CG BB Invite-CMS-H
9 a.m. CHS Boys V SW-IHSAA Sectional-H
11 a.m. CHS Girls V GYM-DAC Gymnastics Meet-Portage
Monday, February 18, 2019
NO SCHOOL-Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
8 a.m. Jan. 31 eLearning Make-up day assignments due
4 p.m. CHS DAC Quiz Bowl Tournament
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. LES K-4 Jump Rope for Heart-Gym
7-8:45 p.m. CHS Open Swim-Pick up at 9 p.m.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
LIS Exploration Fair
8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. LES K-4 Jump Rope for Heart-Gym
1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. LE Parent Title info meeting
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 G BB-Boston-H
4:30 p.m. CMS 8 G BB-Boston
6 p.m. BA PTO Meeting-Cafe
7-8 p.m. JA K-4 Science Fair-Cafe/Gym
Friday, February 22, 2019
LIS Exploration Fair
TBA CHS Boys V SW-IHSAA State Finals-IUPUI Natatorium
8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. LES K-4 Jump Rope for Heart-Gym
10:30a-12:45p BA Box Tops & Frozen Friday-Cafe
5:30 p.m. CHS Boys JV BB-Gary West Side HS
6-8 p.m. CMS 7&8 Winter Dance-Goldsborough Gym
6-8:30 p.m. CHS Coffee House
7 p.m. CHS Boys V BB-Gary West Side HS
Saturday, February 23, 2019
CHS - Show Choir Competition
CHS/CMS Band/Orch-ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble-Indy
9 a.m. CMS 7 G BB-Discovery MS
10:15 a.m. CMS 8A G BB- Discovery MS
12 p.m. CHS Girls GYM - IHSAA Sectional-H
12:45 p.m. CMS 7A G BB-Schmucker MS
2 p.m. CMS 8A G BB- Schmucker MS
Monday, February 25, 2019
2:30 p.m. JA PTO Meeting-Media Center
4:30 p.m. CMS 7 G BB-Willowcreek
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