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Duneland School news for parents, students and teachers
May 16, 2019 Vo. 53 No. 25
CHS Commencement on Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m.
The 129th annual Chesterton High School commencement exercises will be hosted on Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the CHS Football Stadium (weather permitting).
Admission tickets will be required if commencement has to be moved to the gym. The doors at the gym will be opened at 6 p.m. Each senior will be issued up to eight tickets for his/her parents and relatives. Those not wishing to use all their tickets are asked to return them to the main office as soon as possible. They will be redistributed to those who request tickets for additional family members. This information will be announced at the school. If weather permits and commencement is held outside, these tickets will allow those to be seated outside as early as 5:30 p.m. General admission will begin at 6 p.m.
Special tickets are required for those guests who are physically unable to climb the bleachers. You may exchange your regular tickets for the special seating tickets in the main office. Special handicapped parking is available. It is recommended that seniors and those with mobility limitations be dropped off while other family members park the vehicle elsewhere.
A decision as to whether the commencement will be held inside or outside will be made on Wednesday, May 29. This announcement will be made to senior students and via local radio stations and newspapers.
SUNDAY-CHS Baccalaureate: The Duneland Ministerial Association is hosting the CHS Baccalaureate at St. Patrick Church on Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m.
Graduation DVD’s: DVD’s of the 2019 graduation ceremony will be available for purchase at $20 each. The DVD will be mailed to you as soon as they are ready. The graduation ceremony will be streamed online live only on the day of graduation and will not be uploaded to the web after that date. To order your graduation DVD, please fill out an order form and return it with your payment to Matthew Waters or Michele Stipanovich at the radio station – Room E-500 or the radio classroom A-513. Order forms will be found online on the Duneland website by going to CHS or you can get one at the CHS main office. DVD’s will be mailed to you only if ordered by graduation night. After that date, you will have to make arrangements to pick it up at CHS.
Give a Gift Membership to your CHS 2019 Graduate
Want to give a great graduation gift to the 2019 CHS Grad? Consider purchasing a LIFETIME membership for your son/daughter, grandchild, or friend.
Invitation to Current Graduating Seniors
We would like to welcome our current graduating seniors into the newly formed Chesterton High School Alumni Association. This year’s 2019 graduates are being offered a special Lifetime membership for $50 through Sept. 4, 2019. These dues will help support the enhancement of the Duneland School Corporations' educational processes and scholarships for graduating seniors at Chesterton High School.
Help us 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” at our annual banquet to be held in May of each year.
Normally, a Lifetime membership is a one-time fee of $150.00 minus your age. (Example: $150.00 less your age of 60 years would equal dues of $90.00). Take advantage of this great deal today!
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Summer Learn to Swim Registration
Registration for Summer Learn-to-Swim lessons for Duneland School children will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 & 22 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Chesterton High School Pool, Entrance 34.
Lessons are for kids ages 4-12 of all skill levels. Experienced teachers conduct quality swim lessons levels Preschool age 4 -Level 4.
There will be three, two-week sessions. Session 1-June 3-13; Session 2-June 17-27 and Session 3-July 8-18. Eight lessons total with each lesson from Monday through Thursday at either 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Parents can choose one All lessons will be held at the Chesterton Middle School Pool. Fee is $40 for the eight (8) lessons. For more information email hwilliams@duneland.k12.in.us
Informational Meeting on May 22: CHS Art Dept. to host Summer 2020 Trip to Italy and Greece
Incoming Gr. 7-12 Sports Physicals are Coming to CHS
The Chesterton High School Athletic Department will sponsoring physicals on:
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 6-8 p.m.
CMS students, incoming freshmen and sophomores
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 6-8 p.m.
Incoming juniors and seniors
Local physicians will be conducting a comprehensive physical exam including a musculoskeletal evaluation. Any physical given after April 1 will be acceptable for the 2019-20 school year according to IHSAA guidelines. In addition, ALL athletes must have a physical form as well as the concussion/sudden cardiac arrest paperwork on file in the athletic office prior to any summer workouts with their respective team. This includes attending summer camps with a CHS team! All incoming freshman are included in this requirement!
Physical forms should be obtained at the CHS athletic office prior to these evenings but they will also be available at check in and on the CHS and CMS athletic department web pages. Any athlete under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian and all required portions of the physical form must be signed by both parents for it to be valid. Athletes are asked to wear shorts and a t-shirt for the musculoskeletal exam and should be wearing their contact lenses or glasses for the vision test. An athlete will not be cleared to participate unless he/she passes the vision test. Athletes should refrain from any high intensity workouts prior to coming to the physicals.
The cost is $25 per athlete but for those families with three or more athletes, the total cost will be capped at $75. Parents can write a check made out to CHS or pay with cash.
Please enter through Entrance 31 (northeast corner of building) and report to the cafeteria waiting area. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Athletes and parents will then be escorted to the physician exam rooms. No walk-ins will be accepted after 8 p.m. each evening.
Any further questions can be directed to Bernie Stento or Marnee Flinn-Smith, CHS certified athletic trainers, at 983-3759.
Summer Athletic Camps for Duneland School Students
2019 Chesterton Volleyball Camp
Chesterton High School Volleyball will offer summer skills camp June 3-6 for grades 4-8. Grades 4-6 will meet from 10:30-12:30 and grades 7 & 8 will meet from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Chesterton Middle School. Campers will be divided on courts by ability. Each camper will receive a ball and camp shirt. All boys and girls entering grades 4-8 th are welcome. Space is limited. For more information or to reserve a sport please contact Amber McCaw at amber.mccaw@gmail.com
Future Lady Trojans Basketball Camp for grades K-8. Chesterton High School coaches and players will demonstrate and teach the skills necessary in becoming a Future Lady Trojan. The fundamentals of the game along with the “Relentless” defensive and offensive system will be taught to campers. For more information see shorturl.at/iyBL0
- Grades K-4 Future Trojan Camp will be conducted at Chesterton High School on June 3-6 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. For more information contact tberry@duneland.k12.in.us
- Grades 5-8 Tomorrow’s Trojan Camp will be conducted on May 20-23 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Bailly Elementary School, 800 South Fifth Street. For more information contact tberry@duneland.k12.in.us
Summer Tennis Camp for students in grades K-9 will be hosted at the CHS Tennis Courts. Students entering grades 8 & 9 will meet on May 29-May 31 (rain date make up days to be determined). Students entering grades K-7 will meet June 3-5 and June 10-12 with rain dates on June 6-7 and June 13-14. For more information contact Kyle Prow at kprow@duneland.k12.in.us
2019 Boys Basketball Camps in May and June
Basketball Camp is for specific grade levels. Players will work with current players and coaches. Camp is designed for all skill levels and will consist of individual skills, team skills, team play and competitions.
June 24-27 for grades 8 & 9 from Noon-2 p.m. in the CHS Fieldhouse. Cost $50
June 24-27 for grades 5-7 from Noon-2 p.m.and Grades K-4 from 2-4 p.m. in the CHS Main Gym. Cost $60
Father/Son Camp will provide an opportunity to learn skills and drills that can be done at home. This camp is on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at CHS. $50
For more information contact head coach Marc Urban at murban@duneland.k12.in.us
2019 Little Trojan Football Camp
Chesterton High School will host a Little Trojan Football Camp for students going into grades K-6 from June 3-6 (Mon.-Thurs) from 1-2:30 p.m. for Grades K-3 and from 2:30-4 p.m. for Grades 4-6 in the CHS Football Stadium turf field. This is a non-contact camp where kids will learn all the positions on offense and defense. Your camper will also experience the fun of participating in football related games and drills while interacting with the high school players. For more info contact Mark Peterson at mpeterson@duneland.k12.in.us
2019 CMS Spring Football Skills Camp
CMS Spring Football Skills Camp: Chesterton Middle and High School are hosting a free Spring Football Skills Camp for existing 6th (WIS/LIS/St. Pat’s) and 7th graders that plan to play middle school or Pop Warner football next year. The camp will be conducted on the CMS Football Field on May 14th - 15th & 16th from 3:30-5:15 p.m.
The following is UPDATED info as of 5/8/19: Equipment will be fitted on Monday, May 13 for both 6th and 7th graders from 4:30-5:30 p.m. each day. Plan to meet near the south side of CMS at Entrance 11. For more information, please contact mapeterson@duneland.k12.in.us
2019 Chesterton Football - Skills Camps for Grades 5-8
Chesterton High School will host a Football Skills Camp for students entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2019. The camp will focus position specific skills needed to play Pop Warner or middle school football. This camp will be conducted at the CHS Football Field Turf.
Session 1 is Defensive Back and Wide Receiver Skills Camp from June 17-19 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Session 2 is Quarterback and Running Back Skills Camp
OR Offense & Defense Lineman & Linebacker Skills Camp on July 8-10 from 2-3:30 p.m. Camp sign up information is available on the CHS Athletic website at www.duneland.k12.in.us
For more information contact Mark Peterson at mapeterson@duneland.k12.in.us or 219-508-3462.
2019 Elementary and CHS Summer School Bus Schedules
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Report Cards for the fourth quarter will be available on your student’s Portfolio Tab on your Skyward Family Access Parent Portal by Friday, May 31. Parents will have the option of printing out their student’s report card. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school. Please contact your child’s school if you are having problems accessing your Skyward site.
End of the School Year: The end of the school year is quickly approaching. The last full day of classes for all Duneland students is Friday, May 24. Parents and the community should be aware of an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic during regular school dismissal times.
The school corporation appreciates the continued support received from the community and parents in addressing the safety of students.
Last CHS Open Swim: Chesterton High School will offer open swim for the last time this school year on Wednesday, May 15 from 7-8:45 p.m. (pick-up by 9 p.m.) Open swim is for infants thru grade 12. Admission for adults is $2 and Duneland students $1 (no staff passes). Please bring bills smaller than $20 for admission. Towels are not provided. Small children with or without a floatation device must be with a parent or guardian at all times and be within arms reach at all times. Those attending should use Entrance 34.
The 2019-2020 Duneland School Corporation Calendar is now available on our website. Visit our website at www.duneland.k12.in.us
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
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, May 16, 2019
CMS 7&8 Book Fair-Media Center
8 a.m.-Noon JA 4 Gr Track Meet-Girls @CHS
8 a.m.-2 p.m. LES 3 Pet Day
8 a.m.-Noon LES 4 Track Day-Girls@CHS
4:45 p.m. CHS Girls V SB-Lowell
6 - 8 p.m. CHS Building Trades Awards Night - CHS Cafeteria
Friday, May 17, 2019
BA Festival Of Learning
LIS Day of Caring
CMS 7&8 Book Fair-Media Center
8 a.m.-Noon LES 4 Track Day-Boys@CHS
8 a.m.-Noon JA 4 Gr Track Meet-Boys@CHS
12:30-2 p.m. BA 1 Fun w/Fellas-Playground
7 p.m. CHS Choral-Spring Revue-CHS Auditorium
7-9 p.m. CMS 8 Farewell Dance-Goldsborough Gym
Saturday, May 18, 2019
9 a.m. CHS Frosh Bsb-Frosh Tourney-Portage
TBA CHS JV Bsb-JV Invite-Valpo
Sunday, May 19, 2019
3 p.m. CHS Baccalaureate-St. Patrick’s
Monday, May 20, 2019
JA 4 Track Meet Rain date@CHS
Noon CHS Boys V Golf-DAC Invite at the Brassie-H
7 p.m. CHS Music Dept. Awards Night-CHS Auditorium
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
JA 4 Track Meet Rain date@CHS
4:30-6 p.m. Duneland Summer Learn-to-Swim Registration-CHS Pool
7 p.m. CMS/LIS/WIS 5 thru 8 ORCH-Spring Concert-CHS
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
BA Heart Walk
LIS 6th Gr Zao Island Trip
LIS Field Day
4:30-6 p.m. Duneland Summer Learn-to-Swim Registration-CHS Pool
6 p.m. CHS Summer 2020 Trip to Italy & Greece Info Mtg.
7 p.m. CMS 8 Awards Night-Aud.
7-10 p.m. CHS Spring Sports Awards-CHS
Thursday, May 23, 2019
BA PTO Carnival-Gym
3-5 p.m. DSC End of the Year Celebration@CHS
7 p.m. LIS Music Event@CHS
Friday, May 24, 2019
LIS District Celebration
Last Day of School for all students
End of the 4th Gr. Period / End of Sem. 2
Monday, May 27, 2019
NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
4th Grading Period Reports Available
Teacher Grading & Recording
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
CHS Teacher Grading & Recording
Thursday, May 30, 2019
7 p.m. CHS Graduation
Monday, June 3, 2019
7:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. CHS Summer School Session 1 Begins
7:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Duneland Summer School Gr. 1-3 Begins
6 p.m. Duneland School Board Mtg.-Adm. Center
Friday, June 21, 2019
7:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Last day of Duneland Summer School Gr. 1-3
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
7:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. Last day of CHS Summer School Session 1
Monday, July 1, 2019
7:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. CHS Summer School Session 2 Begins
Monday, July 15, 2019
7:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. CHS Bridges Program begins
Thursday, July 25, 2019
7:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. Last day of CHS Summer School Session 2
Thursday, August 1, 2019
7:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. Last day for CHS Bridges Program
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