Principal's April/May Newsletter
April 2022
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May 4
Choir Storybook Concert
7pm - Biester Auditorium
May 5
Jostens Graduation Cap & Gown Delivery
ALL LUNCH PERIODS
May 6
GBX Music Fest
6pm - Stadium (rain date May 7)
May 11
Orchestra Celebration Concert
7pm - Biester Auditorium
May 12
A Little Night Music
7pm - Auditorium Foyer
May 13
Senior Celebration
9:45am - noon
&
Prom
6:30pm - Check in at Carlisle
May 16
7th Annual ESPY's
6pm - Biester Auditorium
May 17
Stage Guild Awards
7:30 pm - Rider Hall
May 18 - 20
FINAL EXAMS
May 20
Last Day for Students
&
gRAMmy Awards (Cafeteria / Biester)
7pm - Biester Auditorium
May 24
Commencement Ceremony
7pm - COD
MIKE SOUZA, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR OPERATIONS, DISCUSSES CLASS OF 2022 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
The Glenbard East Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2022 will take place at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, May 24th. The Ceremony will be held in the indoor arena of COD's P.E.C. building, and begin promptly at 7:00pm. Doors will open for guest seating at 6:00pm. However, graduates need to check in for a mandatory rehearsal at 4:45pm.
For more information on Commencement, please refer to the Glenbard East website. On the homepage you will find a link posted under both the “Student” and “Parents/Families” tabs that is titled “Graduation 2022.” Of particular interest would be the Commencement FAQ document and the list of Important Dates for Seniors. These documents address items such as tickets, handicapped seating, parking, graduation attire, etc. For your convenience we have also posted the PowerPoint utilized during the senior meeting on April 28th.
As always, we look forward to a dignified and memorable ceremony.
CAFETERIA SERVICE: There will be limited food service on exam days. The Cafeteria lines will be open to serve our students during the following times: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m., 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
BUS ARRIVALS: There will be regular bus service on all exam days.
BUS DEPARTURES: End of school buses will depart at 12:15 p.m. on May 18 & 19 and 10:40 a.m. on May 20. There will be a Late bus departing at 1:30 p.m. each day as well as an Activity/Athletic Late Bus departing at 4 p.m. each day.
EXAM MAKE-UP: Students who have an excused absence from an exam may make arrangements with their teacher to make up the exam during the Exam Make-up Sessions. Students may also arrange with teachers to make up exams during Resource Periods.
TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF DUPAGE: There will be no TCD classes for students on exam days.
QUIET STUDY AREAS: Supervised quiet study areas will be available for those students who wish to study during the exams, when they have a free period. All Physical Education and Driver Education classes WILL MEET ON EXAM DAYS. There are to be no students in the halls without a pass during the exam periods. All students are to remain in their classes during the entire period.
OUTSTANDING SCHOOL FEES
All outstanding financial obligations must be paid by Tuesday, May 10th. Payments can be made online through PowerSchool (School Pay) or in-person through the Bookstore which is located near the cafeteria (students only).
KEY DATES: SUMMER REGISTRATION AND START OF SCHOOL
July 1 - On-line registration opens in PowerSchool
August 1 - On-line registration closes & payment deadline
August 1 - Freshman parent meeting at 6:00pm
August 2 - Freshman & Sophomore Back-To-School Day*
August 3 - Junior & Senior Back-To-School Day*
August 5 - Freshman Orientation*
*watch the website and look for the July Principal's newsletter for more details on times of these events
August 10 - First Day of Student Attendance
2022-23 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Local Scholarship Awards Night - May 10 at 7:00 p.m.
The Local Scholarship Committee is planning an awards night for students who won a Glenbard East Local Scholarship. Student winners received an email through their Glenbard Gmail on April 28. The email includes an invite for students and their families to attend the Local Scholarship Awards Night on May 10 in Biester Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
MAY AP TESTING
AP testing begins on Monday, May 2nd. All students enrolled in an AP course were registered for their exam(s) through their AP course(s). Information regarding the AP examination program has been emailed to students and parents according to the email address they have on file. It can also be found here. Reminder: All students should review the AP Terms and Conditions (linked here) before their test day. Students receiving accommodations should contact Mr. Bryan Witte in the counseling office with any questions. For all other matters regarding the exams, please contact the AP Coordinator, Beth McNett.
SENIOR CELEBRATION - CLASS OF 2022!
Plans are in the works for a Senior Celebration! We plan to celebrate our seniors on their last day of senior attendance, Friday, May 13, on campus from 9:45am-12:00pm. We will host our senior celebration on the football field consisting of a senior class photo, graduation ticket pickup, food trucks, games, and music!
Additionally, we are looking for a few parent volunteers to join us in helping the event run smoothly. If you are available on the morning of May 13, 2022, please send your full name, cell phone number, and your student's name to:
We are looking forward to Celebrating our Seniors!
GBX Music Festival
Friday, May 6, 6-10pm (rain day May 7)
Student Performers from North, South, East, and West
Glenbard students gather on the turf!
Friends/Family/Community gather in the stands.
YEAR END CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS: EXIT WITH CLASS
The Glenbard East Administration and faculty have always been very proud of our students and their behavior. We expect this outstanding behavior to continue. As a warning, any student who participates in year‐end pranks or vandalism will face serious consequences, which may include arrest, suspension, and non‐participation in graduation and/or other senior events.
We take pride in our school and pranks are unacceptable. Students have been reminded of these expectations throughout the year and most recently at our senior assembly.
PROM ENTRY GUIDELINES
Prom will be held on Friday, May 13, with a 6:30pm Check-In and 7:00pm Sit Down Dinner. There will be no admittance after 8:00pm. DJ & Dancing from 8:00pm-10:30pm.
Carlisle Banquets, 435 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL
Prom Entry Guidelines
● Masks are optional at this event.
● All students must present their current student ID at the door and keep it in their possession at all times to show if requested.
● Non-EAST guest must have their ID that was submitted.
● Persons who are late will not be admitted to prom. Any student denied entry to prom because they are late will NOT be issued a refund.
● All personal items will be searched upon entry and purses, bags, and backpacks must be coat checked.
● DO NOT leave any items unattended at your table. EAST HS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
● Students and guests may not leave prom until 10:00 pm.
LIVINGSTON AWARD RECIPIENTS
In honor of former Superintendent Raymond W. Livingston, the Board of Education has instituted a human relations award. This award is bestowed upon ten students from each Glenbard High School annually who have demonstrated real concern for others and have promoted positive, caring relationships among social groups regardless of race, sex, religion, ethnicity, economic level, physical ability, or academic prowess. The following students were selected as the Livingston Human Relations Award recipients for Glenbard East and will be recognized by the Board of Education on Monday, May 9th:
Jeremiah Bailey
Angel Garrett
Ximena Luna
Jenna Tumlos
Brooklyn Horton
Nico Lamb
Kaylee Choi
Brynn Chambers
Brity Daji
Samantha Johnson
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
RAMS OF THE MONTH: MARCH
Our Rams of the Month are outstanding students who display our District 87 Profile of a Graduate tenets which include evidence of communication, critical thinking, embracing diversity, creation, collaboration, or self-empowerment within their classrooms or extracurriculars. These students were nominated by staff and are deserving of our recognition. Ms. Alexandria Taylor, Assistant Principal for Student Services, personally recognizes these students each month. Congratulations to all!
Zechariah Poling
Zach was nominated by Mr. Bair who said "Zach is doing an excellent job in advanced woods and in advanced metals. He is extremely helpful not only to the teacher but other students as well. His own work is of excellent quality and he has high expectations of himself. Zach is a classroom leader in both areas."
Kristina Tomanov
Kristina was nominated by Ms. Posacki who said "Kristina is one of the hardest working students in my AP List class. She is a thoughtful student who gets along with her peers and always pushes herself to improve her skills. For example, she asks clarification questions and has also conferenced with me on her writing. In addition, she collaborates and communicates quite well, both during small group work and class discussions. Her contributions are always insightful, demonstrate clear critical thinking, and also push her peers to deeper levels of understanding. She embodies many of the Glenbard Graduate characteristics and is a pleasure to have in class."
Elishaal Bhimla
Elishaal was nominated by Ms. Guebert who said "I would like to nominate Eishaal Bhimla for the Ram of the Month award. Eishaal is a hard working student who strives to do her best at all of her endeavors. She is a kind person who takes the time to talk to teachers and classmates. Eishaal consistently is a leader in the classroom by offering to share her thoughts and teaching others. She stepped up and volunteered to participate on math team when the team needed more freshman students. Eishaal is willing to take risks and work to become better at any falls as she navigates her way through freshman year."
Braden Leicht
Braden was nominated by Ms. Latrofa who said "Braden comes to class everyday ready to work and has a positive classroom attitude. He puts forth his best effort, asks good questions and has great self advocacy skills. I appreciate Braden's perseverance, especially during some of our harder chemistry units this semester. Braden also is friendly and helpful to his peers in small groups and lab activities. We have really enjoyed having Braden in our chemistry class this year. Keep up the great work!"
Alejandra Galvan
Alejandra was nominated by Mr. Jaffe who said "Social Studies is nominating Alejandra Galvan. Alejandra's intellectual curiosity is as contagious as the joy she shares with the class. She is a deeply critical thinker who continually examines class content in new ways, applying current learning to past knowledge and other applicable topics. She tackles difficult questions with a gift for coming up with multiple solutions and arguments."
STAFFULTY OF THE MONTH: MARCH
The Glenbard East Staffulty of the Month Award has been established to recognize outstanding people for their dedication, professionalism, and work. Those receiving this award are nominated by administrators, colleagues, and students for exhibiting our D87 Profile of an Educator tenants.
Each month, we recognize two staff members based on their advocacy for students, empathy for others, critical thinking, embracing diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
Congratulations to this month's honorees!
Nicole Miller
Nicole was nominated by a staff member and a student for exhibiting the following Profile of an Educator competencies: Advocates, Empathizes, Thinks Critically, Embraces Diversity, Innovates, Collaborates. Below is what they had to say:
"Nicole is the type of leader/teacher we should all strive to be. Her ability to work with kids from all backgrounds for a common goal (RISE, leadership program, head girls basketball coach) is amazing. She works with all students to help them achieve their full potential and grow into their best selves. Nicole has given back to Glenbard East in countless ways which helps all of our students, staff, and community rise up."
"She always is kind, listens to everyone, problem solves, and is very understanding and can make your day a 100 percent better."
Donna Slusher
Donna was nominated by a staff member and a student for exhibiting the following Profile of an Educator competencies: Advocates, Empathizes, Thinks Critically, Embraces Diversity, Innovates, Collaborates. Below is what they had to say:
"Donna is the epitome of the profile of a Glenbard educator. She is a consistent advocate for students in her classes as well as others, she collaborates with other staff members in the running our RISE program as well as our leadership program. Her ability to bring together all students and staff for a common goal is amazing. Co-teaching with Donna this year has allowed me to see Donna in another light, seeing that she cares for her students more than most, and all students gravitate towards her. Donna is a superb addition to Glenbard east that will be impossible to replace when she moves on in a few years!"
"She’s great and I just appreciate everything she has done."
INSPIRE … EMPOWER … SUCCEED AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Inspire … Empower … Succeed Award recognizes faculty and staff members who:
- Demonstrate exceptional levels of initiative or innovation
- Exceed expectations and make a positive difference for students
- Demonstrate outstanding student service or achievement
Congratulations to the following Glenbard East award recipients:
Superintendent, Dr. David Larson, Encourages Families to Sign Up For Free Summer Program
Summer will be here soon, and we are excited about the numerous opportunities in our free summer program, including:
● Noncredit bridge courses, which help incoming freshmen be better prepared for the transition to high school. Bridge courses also provide a great opportunity for new students to familiarize themselves with their high school, the staff and teachers.
● Get-ahead courses, which empower students to get ahead in earning their graduation requirements.
● Credit recovery courses, which allow students to recover credit from the regular school year.
● Noncredit enrichment courses, which support students who will be sophomores through seniors prepare for the challenging coursework in the upcoming school year.
Summer School Enrollment Handbook
Check out our Glenbard Summer School Enrollment Handbook, which is filled with information about:
● All of our free summer course offerings in June and July
● Summer program schedule and deadlines
We are excited to offer this new resource as you plan for which summer school opportunities would be best for your student(s).
Register Today
Research shows that students’ skills dip in the summer. However, students who participate in our free summer program will be empowered to maintain and build upon their skills. Participation in our summer program will have a lasting positive effect on students’ abilities and confidence. This is particularly key for incoming freshmen.
Review our free program offerings and register at sr.glenbard.org today.
APRIL/MAY 2022 ATHLETIC NEWS
The spring season is underway including badminton, baseball, boys gymnastics, girls soccer, softball, boys tennis, track & field, and boys volleyball. Please continue to support our teams with your attendance to games and with great sportsmanship, always.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, April 25: We celebrated over 14 student-athletes that will continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Please view the link: 2022 Glenbard East College Signing Day
Saturday, May 7: Our Glenbard East Athletic Booster Club is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Outing and encourages our community to come out and enjoy a fun day on the golf course, while supporting a great cause, our student-athletes. Please view the link: 2nd Annual Golf Outing Glenbard East Athletic Boosters
Monday, May 16: We will host our 7th Annual ESPYs event starting at 6:00pm in Biester Auditorium. ALL families who have student-athletes in our athletic program, we strongly encourage you to attend. We will recognize and celebrate senior award winners and scholarships, academic achievements, team/individual conference and IHSA achievements, along with the announcement of female and male Most Outstanding Student-Athletes.
June & July: Glenbard East Athletics in collaboration with the Lombard Park District will host summer camps in most of our sanctioned IHSA sports. This is a great opportunity to train and pursue perfecting fundamentals of your respective sports. Please view the link:
2022 Summer Camps Info & Registration.
GLENBARD EAST ATHLETICS ON THE INTERNET
Glenbard East Athletics keeps players, parents, and fans up to date with team news, pictures, schedules, rosters and more.
For the most up to date team schedules and announcements, please visit our athletic website: http://il.8to18.com/glenbardeast
Follow us on Twitter: @GEHS_Athletics
NFHS Livestream: If you cannot attend in-person, please view our Rams teams that compete in the East Gym-Main Gym and in the Stadium: Click here for Livestream Events
Athletic Wall-of-Achievement: https://glenbardeast.touchpros.com/Home2.aspx
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
Our Athletic Booster Club annually raises over $30,000 that go directly to our teams and student-athletes and help provide essentials to support our athletic teams pursuit of VICTORY! We need more parent volunteers! Please sign up and continue to help enhance our athletic program. The main website is: www.eastboosters.com for information about membership, parent volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, concession, purchasing spirit wear, and family activity passes. Any further inquiries please contact Athletic Booster Club President, Mrs. Jerri Gapastione (jgw8@comcast.net).
Glenbard East Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing
at Glendale Lakes Golf Course (Glendale Heights)
Saturday, May 7, 2021
Saturday, May 14, 2021 (possible rain date)
REGISTER HERE
Glenbard East High School
Email: ge_news@glenbard.org
Website: glenbardeasths.org
Location: 1014 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 627-9250
Twitter: @GE_Rams