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A M O S A L O N Z O S TA G G H I G H S C H O O L
111 th Street and Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-7400
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SIT Council
Stagg's S.I.T. teams (Student Intervention Team), provide
students and staff the ability to communicate and connect in
a more personal way to access resources available at Stagg
High School. Every student is a member of the Orange,
Blue, or White Teams along with with deans, guidance
counselors, social workers and other support personal.
Each S.I.T. has a student advisory group. These students
have been selected to represent students in their team and
advise administration and PPS personnel about issues
important to students and the school environment.
The Orange Team, pictured with dean of students, Mr. Palumbo, are
(in alphbetical order) Amber Alfriend, Jamari Armon, John Bibbiano,
Melanie Davenport, Kayla Garcia, Luis Gonzalez, and Caitlyn
Graczyk. Not pictured; Yasmin Alyafai, Nicole Aprile, Brandon
Bubash, Molly Dearth, and Cody Garbacz.
The White Team, pictured with dean of students, Mr. Slifko, are
(in alphabetical order) Rececca Oziemkowski, Sahera Razick,
Senaya Rosales, Haley Ryan, Andrea Saaverdra, Gerardo
Torres, Joy Williams, and Christina Youssef. Not pictured;
Breona Smith, Logan Thommen, and Ricky Williams.
The Blue Team, pictured with dean of students, Mrs. Koss, are (in
alphabetical order) Ashley Gray, Paulina Harkabuz, Justin Hobart,
Claire Husar, Michelle Klejka, Angelika Kukuc, Mario Lara, Thaer
Mohamad, and Austin Nash. Not pictured; Jessica Huerta, Daniel
Kotas, Jezmine Mizyed, and Morgan Moran.
Stagg’s annual Curriculum Fair allows students to explore the
variety of courses and electives offered at Stagg High School.
Students are provided information regarding careers and their
alignment to courses offered in District 230.
A CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230 SCHOOL
THOUGHT MEANING ACTION
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015
February
Dates to Remember
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13-15
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19-21
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25
26
Late Start
Winter Dance
Stagg Community Organization
Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Student Services Meeting
Late Start
Senior Academic
Recognition Night
Athletic Booster Meeting
Snowball Retreat
Presidents Day, No School
Building and Finance Meeting
Music Booster Meeting
Late Start
Winter Show
Winter Guard Contest
Market Day
Late Start
Board of Education Meeting
@ Stagg, 7 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
What’s Going On In The Music
Dear Parents,
Jazz Band in Full Swing
Second semester is in full gear as we enter into the short month of February. Although our shortest
month, February is a very busy month at Stagg. Our Student Council is busy preparing for their
annual Turnabout Dance, many of our winter athletic teams will begin state series competition, and
our administrative team is busy with master scheduling building and staffing for the 2015-2016
school year! As always, this newsletter is filled with important information so pay close attention!
Like Jazz? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 4th
and come out and enjoy some great music provided by the Stagg
Jazz Ensemble at the Pops Concert (Jazz Ensemble and Business
Casual) in the PAC. Performance starts at 7 p.m. and no ticket is
required. Hope to see you there!
Some changes are being made to the graduation ceremonies in District 230. These changes have
been made in order to accommodate rain dates for our schools instead of trying to switch locations
at the last minute in the case of severe weather.
Most important for our Stagg families is that the 2015 Stagg Graduation date and time has
changed! Stagg's Graduation will now be held on Monday, May 18th at 7 p.m. The rain date will
be Thursday, May 21st at 7 p.m. Please make sure you make note of this important information
and plan accordingly!
Parent Participation
We need you! Stagg High School offers a number of different opportunities for parents to actively
participate in the Stagg Community. One of the ways is by joining one or more of our parent
organizations. Make one of your New Year’s Resolutions to get involved today!
Stagg Community Organization (SCO)
The SCO is a general parent organization that contributes to the school in a number of ways.
If you are not sure where to start your high school experience as a parent, this is a great place
to begin. The next meeting is February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in room 605.
Save the Date!
Saturday, February 14, 2015
The SCO is hosting a Valentine's Day Candlelight Bowl at Oak Forest Bowl.
Watch for updates and information or you can order tickets at
http://www.eventsnearhere.com/find-events/OAK-FOREST/IL/
Benefits-or-Fundraisers/Other/addetail/30291/Valentines-Day-Candlelight-Bowl
Rick Nogal, President
Patrick O'Sullivan, Vice President
Kathy Quilty, Secretary
Susan Dalton
Melissa Gracias
Kate Murphy-Peterson
Tony Serratore
Dr. James M. Gay, Superintendent
Eric Olsen, Principal
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On Saturday, February 7th, the Jazz Ensemble will perform at the
New Trier Jazz Festival, held at New Trier High School in Winnetka,
Illinois. This festival is one of the premier jazz festivals in the state,
and it will feature the Dizzy Gillespie ™ All Star Band and the Luke
Malewicz Quintet in performance. More information on the festival
can be found at: http://ntjazz.com/festival/
During President’s Day weekend, members of the Stagg Jazz
Ensemble and the Stagg Choir Department will travel to Nashville!
The weekend trip will include a performance and clinic with the A
Capella Group Breath of Soul, a jazz band recording session at an
RCA Studio, and a chance to get to see a show at the world famous
Grand Ole Opry! Congratulations to all of our performing ensembles
who will have the chance to showcase their talents!
Notes from the Wind Symphony
On Thursday, February 12th, the Stagg Wind Symphony will travel to
Sandburg High School to perform for the SWSC Conference Band
Festival. The group will perform for other students in the conference,
as well as receive feedback on their performance.
Pit Orchestra Tryouts
Do you hear the people sing? We are holding tryouts for the pit
orchestra for the musical Les Miserables on Wednesday, February
25th. For more information, see Mr. Mecozzi.
Student Recognition
Is your child involved in high school athletics? Are you a fan of high school sports? This
organization is for you! The Stagg Athletic Boosters meets the second Thursday of each
month. Their next meeting is February 12 at 7 p.m. For more information contact our
Athletic Department at 974-7439.
Congratulations to Andrew DeAngelis (French Horn), Dominic
Demma (Tenor 1), Tony Hansen (Bass II), and Warren Wudtke
(Trombone) on being selected to perform at the 2015 Illinois Music
Education Conference, held from January 28th through 31st in
Peoria, IL. Of the 2,400 students that tried out from District 1, only a
handful goes on to the all-state festival. What an accomplishment
for these students, and what a testament to their hard work and dedication! On behalf of the music faculty, we congratulate them on this
terrific achievement!
Stagg Music Boosters
Thanks to all for your continued support of the music department!!!
Stagg Athletic Boosters
CONSOLIDATED
HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 230
(708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
The Stagg Music Booster Organization is organized exclusively
for charitable and educational purposes, and more specifically to support music education for the public high school
students attending A.A. Stagg High School. Finally, the
Music Boosters support and promote vocal and instrumental music education within the community and general public. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 17 at 7
p.m. For more information visit the Music Booster website
at https://sites.google.com/site/staggmusicboosters2/.
Sincerely,
Eric Olsen
Principal
Please visit our websites for more information:
www.staggbands.org • www.staggchoirs.org
Candlelight Bowl Saturday, February 14
Get your tickets now for the Candlelight Bowl that benefits the
SCO’s scholarship fund. Registration begins at 9:30 p.m. and bowling starts at 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 14 at Oak Forest Bowl.
The $25 per person ticket includes two games of bowling, rental
shoes, a buffet and desserts. Non-bowlers tickets are $15
per person. Cash bar, split-the-pot raffle and raffle baskets will be available. Buy tickets at:
www.eventsnearhere.com/find-events/OAKFOREST/IL/Benefits-or-Fundraisers/Other/addetail/30291/Valentines-Day-CandlelightBowl#.VIHvqb47bHh
or e-mail [email protected]
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
The Stagg Athletic Boosters are raffling off premium seating for
Graduation!!!!! How would you like the best seat in the "house" to
watch your son or daughter graduate? The Boosters will be raffling off
4 seating areas, each holding up to 6 people, beverages, and light
snacks during the ceremony. The seating area is the announcers
booth, giving you get a great view of the ceremony. Each area holds
4 chairs comfortably and 2 other people can stand. You are out of any
weather that may be happening that evening. Reserved seating.
Bidding starts at $100.00. The four families with the highest bid at
closing will win the reserved area. Payment due upon closing of bids.
More details on website and by contacting any Booster officer.
The Stagg Athletic Boosters are looking for volunteers to assist in the
inside concessions on Saturday February 7th for the all day wrestling
tournament. Sign up in concession stand or by contacting an officer.
SCO
The Stagg Community Organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. February 9
in Room 605. Discussion will include upcoming events; Senior Party
2015, Valentine’s Day Candlelight Bowl and SCO board elections.
Board Nominations
The SCO will hold elections for board members in the spring, and additional members are needed! The SCO has a treasurer and secretary
but not a president or vice president. Instead, board members take
turns leading monthly meetings. The organization provides a forum for
parents to make connections, supports students and staff by promoting
positive change at Stagg and offers scholarships to graduating seniors.
Spirit Scarves
Keep warm with bright orange spirit “SCOrves” sold in two sizes,
regular and large, both sizes are $20 each. The scarf features the
Stagg logo and pockets to keep hands warm or hold cell phones.
Order forms are at the north door N1 entrance, via e-mail at
[email protected], or at staggsco.weebly.com. SCO members
also will sell them at the Winter Guard show on February 21.
Senior Party 2015
The SCO works with a committee of parents and staff volunteers
who organize the annual celebration for Stagg seniors in May. The
committee is open to all those interested in helping with the event,
whether they have a senior or not. Volunteers help solicit donations,
put up decorations, chaperone and help at the event and remove
decorations afterward. Meetings will begin soon. For information,
e-mail [email protected].
Reminder Texts or Emails
Keep up to date about SCO meetings and activities by signing up for
messages via Remind. This one-way messaging system keeps personal information private, so teachers and staff don’t see any numbers
or emails. To receive messages via cell phone, text @staggsco to
81010. For notifications via e-mail, send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Boutique Benefit
Elegant Couture is offering an opportunity for the SCO to benefit from
sales at its boutique, 12236 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. Elegant
Couture is donating 5% of purchases by Stagg students to the SCO
(just show a student ID). All senior girls on a varsity sports team can
have a $25 gift card toward their purchase of a dress. The boutique
specializes in prom and special occasion dresses, and carries
shoes, clutches and accessories. The boutique’s specialty is
“red carpet service,” and the store registers dresses so no two
appear at the same prom. Visit www.ElegantCouture.com or
call (708) 671-8682.
March SCO Meeting
The next SCO meeting is March 9 at 6:30 p.m.
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL
Deans’ Office
Student Drop Off Safety
When driving students to school, it is
imperative that parents and students use
extreme caution on Stagg’s campus and in
the surrounding community, including on
Roberts Road and 111th Street. Please
use the following guidelines when dropping your children off to school in the
morning:
● Always drop students off in a safe
area. Do not use 111th Street or
Roberts Road to drop off.
● Do not make a U-turn on Roberts Road
after a drop off.
● Pull as far up along the curb as you
can go; students may have a short
walk to the door, but this allows for a
faster, smoother drop off.
● Only drop off along the curb; for their
safety and to keep traffic moving, do
not allow your student to get out of the
car when you are in a through lane.
● Always follow the directions of staff
members assisting with traffic.
● Per Illinois law, drivers may not use a
cell phone on a school campus at
arrival or dismissal time.
● Follow school bus stop signs and posted speed limits at all times.
● Students should only cross in the
crosswalk, but drivers must always
remember to yield to pedestrians.
Prom Parent Meeting
Is your son or daughter
planning to attend Prom?
A required Prom Parent Meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd
at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts
Center.
Information regarding Prom events
and making positive choices to ensure
a successful evening will be discussed. This is also an opportunity to
network with other parents to assist
students in making safe plans for the
evening. Students will not be allowed
to begin the process for purchasing
tickets without a parent signature at
the meeting. Guest pass information
will be discussed in detail at the Prom
meeting. Please note that any guest
must be under the age of 21 years old
in order to attend a school dance.
If you have any questions, please
contact the Deans’ Office at (708)
974-7494.
Athletic Department
(708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Spring Sports 2015
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We will no longer have paper forms for sport registration - only by computer registration.
We are virtually paperless except for your yearly sports physical. Physical forms are available
in the athletic office or the athletic website at athletics2000.com/stagg or the registration website
at stagg.8to18.com.
Freshmen can use their entering school physical for athletics. Physicals expire after 13 months.
The only form that is required to be turned in is a new physical for non-freshmen athletes. This
can be turned in to the athletic office.
In order to participate in Athletics at Stagg, each
athlete must receive clearance from the Athletic
Director’s Office prior to tryouts. To be cleared for
participation, the following items must be on file:
● A current sports physical (Incoming freshman
can use their school physical, physicals expire
after 13 months).
● All parents of student athletes must complete the
on-line registration @ stagg.8to18.com or athletics2000.com/stagg and click on “Registration”
● All returning student athletes must have passed
2.5 credits of work in the semester prior to
competition.
Due to liability concerns and I.H.S.A. regulations,
no student will be allowed to participate (this includes
try-outs) in athletics unless the on-line registration
process is completed and a current physical is on file.
Tryout dates for spring sports:
Girls’ Track
January 19, 2015
Boys’ Track
January 19, 2015
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 5 from 12 noon
until 8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to discuss with the teacher how your student is performing within a curriculum and communicate face to face ways to work on skill deficiencies.
Scheduling an appointment with the teachers you would like to meet is easy and can be
accomplished in one of two ways. The format more convenient to your personal schedule is
the online scheduler.
Friday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. through
Wednesday, March 4 at 12 noon
Boys’ Gymnastics February 16, 2015
Girls’ Badminton
March 2, 2015
Boys’ Baseball
March 2, 2015
Girls’ Soccer
March 2, 2015
Girls’ Softball
March 2, 2015
Boys’ Tennis
March 2, 2015
Boys’ Water Polo March 2, 2015
Girls’ Water Polo March 2, 2015
Boys’ Volleyball
March 9, 2015
Paper registration forms will no longer be accepted.
Opinions and Culture - French 2 Students Use
Writing and Dialogue to Explore French Art
French 2 Students this year are working on learning the skills needed to discuss an important
cultural feature of Francophone cultures: art and aesthetics. Students will learn not only practice
vocabulary to describe features in paintings, but they are also practicing discussing the critique of
artwork in visual form, including paintings and films.
In October, students had a chance to visit the excellent temporary exhibit featuring the artwork of
Belgian artist René Magritte at the Art Institute of Chicago (students are pictured outside exhibit).
Students will be visiting the Art Institute again in January to see the museum’s permanent collection of French paintings. The Art Institute of Chicago was voted by TripAdvisor users in 2014 as
the world’s top museum, and its collection of French works rivals those found in other world-class
museums such as the Louvre in Paris and the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. Students will be
viewing and commenting
on paintings previewed
in class, then will write
their own analyses of
several works of their
choosing while visiting
the museum, all in the
French language.
The goals of this
experience are to
help students develop
confidence in spoken
and oral expression and
to use details in art to
learn about culture and
geography.
Phone in scheduling to 708-974-7400
will only be available:
Online scheduling will be available
from the school’s home page at
district.d230.org/stagg:
Friday, Feb. 27 and Monday, March 2
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each day.
Phone requests for assistance with scheduling
appointments will only be taken on these days.
Links to the online website will be on each school’s homepage along with step by step
instructions that will walk you through the process. If you need assistance with the online
process, please contact the school directly at 708-974-7400.
What’s Going on in the Art Department
This past summer, Haleigh Biernacki competed on the Cog Hill Junior Tour. Haleigh
placed 1st in the Girls Division and was
named Player of the Year for the Cog Hill
Tour. As a senior golfer at Stagg, Haleigh
was the team medalist in 10 of the 12 dual
meets and was selected the Team MVP for
the 2014 season. Haleigh will continue her
career at Waldorf College in Forest City,
Iowa on a golf scholarship. Haleigh is pictured with her coach, Ms. Missy Mason.
Art Department 8th Grade Art Day 2015
On January 28, 2015 the Stagg Art Department hosted its annual 8th Grade Art Day from
8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Students from St. Patricia, Koreas, Palos South Middle School,
Worth Junior High, and Conrady Junior High participated in art workshops that consisted of
Ceramics, Computer Art, Sculpture, Photography and Painting. Approximately 80 students
were in attendance from the junior high schools. Students chose one workshop to participate
in from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. After the workshops were concluded, students attended a presentation by Xavier Nuez, photographer and The American Academy of Art, then concluded their
day with a pizza lunch.
Registration Is Here!
Sign Up for an Art Course
The Stagg Art Department offers a
variety of courses which include:
Art & Design, Black & White Photography,
Advanced Black & White Photography, Color
Photography (Digital Photography), Ceramics,
Advanced Ceramics, Computer Art, Advanced
Computer Art, Drawing, Advanced Drawing,
Illustration, Interdisciplinary Art & Geometry,
Advertising Art, Jewelry, Painting, Sculpture, and
Independent Study.
State Farm Insurance Art Exhibit
On Thursday December 4th the Craig Moore Agency
and State Farm Insurance held an art reception for
Stagg and Sandburg art students who have artwork
on exhibit in the office. The reception was free and
open to the public. Stagg and Sandburg students
and their families were in attendance. The work will
be on display until February 6, 2015. There is a
variety of artwork on display such as drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, and computer art
pieces. The State Farm office is located at 12726 S.
Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights.
2015 Art Department
Events:
SWSC Art Show
February 2015
McCord Gallery Stagg
Student Art Show
February 2015
Moraine Valley High
School Art Show
March 2015
Stagg Spring Art Show
May 2015
Nicole Pamphilis is an IHSA All-State
Qualifier for tennis for all four years. Nicole
was also SWSC Varsity Conference champion all four years as well as IHSA Sectional
champion during her junior year. Nicole is
ranked in the top 100 out of 5,000 in the
USTA for girls age 18 and under in singles
and doubles. Nicole will continue her tennis
career at DePauw University in the fall.
Nicole is pictured with her coach, Mr. John
Daniels.
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL
(708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Local Scholarships
Dates for Upcoming Testing
Local scholarship applications are
available for seniors online on the
Guidance Department web page.
Interested students should complete
the application and return it to the
Guidance Office by 3:00 p.m. on
March 4, 2015. Upon completion of
the application, seniors will be eligible
for up to 10 scholarship opportunities
donated by local organizations,
businesses, or individuals. Many
other local scholarships have their
own applications which can also be
found on the Guidance Department
web page.
ACT Testing
Graduation
Requirements/
Credit Recovery
Students must successfully complete
18 academic credits plus the
mandatory Physical Education
courses to meet District 230
graduation requirements. Please refer
to the 2015-2016 Course Selection
Guide for specific credit requirements.
Students have received a copy from
their counselors. Copies of the
Course Selection Guide are also
available by accessing the website at
d230.org, under publications or go this
link:
https://dist230.d230.org/assets/1/24/C
SG_2016_(2).pdf
If students fail a required academic
class, it will be necessary for students
to repeat the class by re-taking it in
summer school. Classes are
sequential and cannot be taken
without meeting the prerequisite or
sequential requirements. Students will
not be able to move to the next level
class without successfully completing
the prior level. For example a student
cannot proceed to sophomore English
without successfully passing freshmen
English. To stay on track for
graduation, it is imperative for students
to attend summer school for credit
recovery. There are also accelerated
level classes offered in summer
school. Summer school registration
opens January 26 and closes mid
March for Session I and begins
January 26 and closes early June for
Session II. Please contact your son or
daughter’s counselor for specific
information. Counselors have sent
home notifications to families.
Guidance Department
Financial Aid Information
All Stagg juniors in their third year will take the ACT on March 3 as an in-school exam. This
test can be used for college entrance eligibility to all colleges and universities. This test is
designed to measure a student's academic achievement in English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Many colleges in the midwest require students to take this test and submit
their test scores to them when they apply for admission. There is no cost to the student for the
March 3 in-school test. Students may retake the ACT as many times as they wish. There is a
test fee for additional tests takes on national test dates. Students can register online at
www.actstudent.org
AP Testing
Attention parents and students, registration is now open for the 2015 AP exams. These exams
will be given May 4 through May 15; however, you must register and pay prior to Thursday,
March 5, 2015.
Online Exam Registration is Now Open!
In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school Guidance website
or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/143357 to register. To complete registration, students
must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until payment is made
and students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end. We
know that parents may desire to register their students for exams. We strongly recommend
that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams
are ordered.
This year the cost for each AP exam is $95. Students who qualify for Free Lunch can indicate
this on the online registration site. Test registration is cancelled if the payment is not made by
the deadline.
● Deadline - Tuesday, March 5, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. - Registration Ends
● Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams
will not be ordered.
Stagg High School is excited to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at
the time of test registration. Please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before
beginning registration.
Students in Advanced Placement (AP) classes will have the opportunity to take AP exams in
May. The Advanced Placement testing program is a way for students to earn college credit
while in high school by earning a score of 3, 4, or 5 on a particular AP test. It is up to the student to forward their test score to the college of their choice to be awarded credit based on the
standards of that particular college. It should be noted that standards for awarding credit vary
from college to college, and is strictly a decision of that particular college. This month AP
teachers are distributing exam registration forms in their classes.
ACT
National administrations of the
ACT are offered on several
Saturdays throughout each year.
Upcoming dates include April 18th and
June 13th. Students can register for this
test at www.actstudent.org. The test on
Saturday, April 18th is hosted at Stagg.
SAT
The SAT will have test dates on
March 14, May 2, and June 6th.
Testing does not take place at Stagg.
Students can register for this test at
www.collegeboard.com.
ACT vs. SAT: What is the difference?
The ACT is what most colleges in the Midwest will require students to take as part of their
admissions criteria. We recommend for juniors to test in the spring and for seniors to utilize
the fall test dates to improve their scores if necessary. If you are considering Ivy League
schools or schools on the east or west coast, we encourage you to take the SAT.
This is a reminder to college bound seniors and any juniors looking to graduate early
to apply for financial aid now. You must complete and submit a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA form, to apply for federal
student aid for college and for most state and institutional aid. The quickest way to
apply is online using FAFSA on the web at: www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA Completion Night
Back by popular demand, the Guidance Department along with ISAC is once again
proud to host FAFSA Completion Night on February 10, 2015. This is a great opportunity to get one-on-one assistance filing your online FAFSA. There will be two time slots
to choose from: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Space is limited and a reservation is required to attend. If you are interested, please contact Erin Samec, Guidance
Counselor, at 708-974-7445 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Financial Aid Fridays
Additionally, we will continue to offer Financial Aid Fridays to all students and parents
seeking additional financial aid information. Each Friday, two representatives from
ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission), will be available during the lunch
periods to speak with students and/or parents in our College/Career room. These
advisors are recent college graduates who can share with students at their level.
ISAC’s goal is to assist in making college accessible and affordable for all Illinois students. We encourage any students and parents who have questions on how they will
be able to afford college to take advantage of these opportunities! As always, additional information regarding college and financial aid can be accessed on our guidance web page. Any questions regarding Financial Aid Fridays can be directed to
Mrs. Samec, Stagg counselor at 708-974-7445.
Stagg’s Brilliant Winter Comedy: A Must See
This year’s winter show is "An Unspeakable Triumph of Supreme Brilliance" by Don
Zolidis. It is a hilarious comedy set in North Central Minnesota. Here's the gist: The
Moss River Community Players are pretty okay settling for theatrical mediocrity, until
one day they receive a stunning offer: an insanely wealthy woman is offering a ten
million dollar prize for the best community theatre show in North Central Minnesota.
The catch? They only have two days to put it together! All heck breaks loose as the
cast tries their best to present An Unspeakable Triumph of Supreme Brilliance, but
with one actor deathly afraid of the stage, another trying to dominate the show, and a
set about to collapse, will the riches slip out of their hands before curtain call?
Come see the show to find out! We promise you will be rolling with laughter in your
seats. The show will run Thursday, February 19th, Friday, February 20th and
Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. Tickets will be available for sale in
the cafeteria the week of the show and at the door the night of the show.
Directed by Susan Kealy and Laura Begani, set design by Gordon Oliver
Attention: Incoming Freshman Class of 2019
It’s never too early to start thinking about the required school physical and
immunizations for high school. Call your doctor to schedule your appointment early
to avoid delays in schedule pick up in August.
Forms can be located on the Stagg Nurse’s Page on the school website:
http://stagg.d230.org/resources/nurses-office/
A packet with information and required forms was handed out to students at
Freshman Registration on Saturday, January 31, 2015. The packet was mailed
home to the students who did not attend registration on that day. Completed forms
are due in the Nurse’s Office by June 1, 2015.
It is important to note that your child will not be able to receive a schedule, begin the
school year on the first day of class or participate in Athletics until a complete physical and immunization record is received in the Nurse’s Office.
Health Services Department
Attention Parents/Guardians of the
Class of 2016
Beginning with the school year 2015-2016, any child
entering 12th grade in the State of Illinois will be
required to show proof of having received one dose of
Meningococcal (Meningitis) conjugate vaccine on or
after their 16th birthday. If your child received a dose
of meningococcal conjugate vaccine before the 16th
birthday, he/she will need a second dose. A letter with
this information has been mailed to all Class of 2016
students.
The following action is needed from you at this time:
● If a dose of Meningococcal vaccine was given on
or after your child’s 16th birthday, take the letter to
your doctor and ask that they verify your child has
received the Meningococcal vaccine and the date
it was given. The bottom section of the letter must
be filled out by your health care provider to verify
the date.
● If your child did not receive the required
Meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday, they will be required to have that immunization prior to the start of school in August 2015.
Proof of having received the Meningococcal vaccine
is required and should be submitted to the School
Nurse as soon as the vaccine is given and prior to
June 1, 2015.
It is important to note that your child will not be able to
receive a schedule, begin the school year on the first
day of class or participate in Athletics until proof of
having this vaccine is received in the Nurse’s Office.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
the Nurse’s Office at (708) 974-7459
Upcoming Wellness Presentations
in PE Classes
On Tuesday, March 31, our junior and senior girls will
hear a presentation regarding the importance of
breast self-exams and Pap tests in the prevention and
early detection of cancer. This presentation is given
by a healthcare professional and will take place in the
Performing Arts Center (PAC) during one of the student’s regularly scheduled P.E. classes. If you have
any questions or concerns about this presentation,
please call the Nurse’s Office at (708) 974-7459
Wellness Tips
The cold and flu season is in full swing. Please have
your student stay home from school if:
● they have been vomiting overnight or in the
morning before coming to school
● if they have a fever of 100 degrees or higher or
any other symptoms that are flu related
● students should not come to school until they are
fever-free for 24 hours without using fever reducing
medications such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep our
student and staff populations as healthy as possible.
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL
(708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Local Scholarships
Dates for Upcoming Testing
Local scholarship applications are
available for seniors online on the
Guidance Department web page.
Interested students should complete
the application and return it to the
Guidance Office by 3:00 p.m. on
March 4, 2015. Upon completion of
the application, seniors will be eligible
for up to 10 scholarship opportunities
donated by local organizations,
businesses, or individuals. Many
other local scholarships have their
own applications which can also be
found on the Guidance Department
web page.
ACT Testing
Graduation
Requirements/
Credit Recovery
Students must successfully complete
18 academic credits plus the
mandatory Physical Education
courses to meet District 230
graduation requirements. Please refer
to the 2015-2016 Course Selection
Guide for specific credit requirements.
Students have received a copy from
their counselors. Copies of the
Course Selection Guide are also
available by accessing the website at
d230.org, under publications or go this
link:
https://dist230.d230.org/assets/1/24/C
SG_2016_(2).pdf
If students fail a required academic
class, it will be necessary for students
to repeat the class by re-taking it in
summer school. Classes are
sequential and cannot be taken
without meeting the prerequisite or
sequential requirements. Students will
not be able to move to the next level
class without successfully completing
the prior level. For example a student
cannot proceed to sophomore English
without successfully passing freshmen
English. To stay on track for
graduation, it is imperative for students
to attend summer school for credit
recovery. There are also accelerated
level classes offered in summer
school. Summer school registration
opens January 26 and closes mid
March for Session I and begins
January 26 and closes early June for
Session II. Please contact your son or
daughter’s counselor for specific
information. Counselors have sent
home notifications to families.
Guidance Department
Financial Aid Information
All Stagg juniors in their third year will take the ACT on March 3 as an in-school exam. This
test can be used for college entrance eligibility to all colleges and universities. This test is
designed to measure a student's academic achievement in English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Many colleges in the midwest require students to take this test and submit
their test scores to them when they apply for admission. There is no cost to the student for the
March 3 in-school test. Students may retake the ACT as many times as they wish. There is a
test fee for additional tests takes on national test dates. Students can register online at
www.actstudent.org
AP Testing
Attention parents and students, registration is now open for the 2015 AP exams. These exams
will be given May 4 through May 15; however, you must register and pay prior to Thursday,
March 5, 2015.
Online Exam Registration is Now Open!
In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school Guidance website
or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/143357 to register. To complete registration, students
must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until payment is made
and students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end. We
know that parents may desire to register their students for exams. We strongly recommend
that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams
are ordered.
This year the cost for each AP exam is $95. Students who qualify for Free Lunch can indicate
this on the online registration site. Test registration is cancelled if the payment is not made by
the deadline.
● Deadline - Tuesday, March 5, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. - Registration Ends
● Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams
will not be ordered.
Stagg High School is excited to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at
the time of test registration. Please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before
beginning registration.
Students in Advanced Placement (AP) classes will have the opportunity to take AP exams in
May. The Advanced Placement testing program is a way for students to earn college credit
while in high school by earning a score of 3, 4, or 5 on a particular AP test. It is up to the student to forward their test score to the college of their choice to be awarded credit based on the
standards of that particular college. It should be noted that standards for awarding credit vary
from college to college, and is strictly a decision of that particular college. This month AP
teachers are distributing exam registration forms in their classes.
ACT
National administrations of the
ACT are offered on several
Saturdays throughout each year.
Upcoming dates include April 18th and
June 13th. Students can register for this
test at www.actstudent.org. The test on
Saturday, April 18th is hosted at Stagg.
SAT
The SAT will have test dates on
March 14, May 2, and June 6th.
Testing does not take place at Stagg.
Students can register for this test at
www.collegeboard.com.
ACT vs. SAT: What is the difference?
The ACT is what most colleges in the Midwest will require students to take as part of their
admissions criteria. We recommend for juniors to test in the spring and for seniors to utilize
the fall test dates to improve their scores if necessary. If you are considering Ivy League
schools or schools on the east or west coast, we encourage you to take the SAT.
This is a reminder to college bound seniors and any juniors looking to graduate early
to apply for financial aid now. You must complete and submit a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA form, to apply for federal
student aid for college and for most state and institutional aid. The quickest way to
apply is online using FAFSA on the web at: www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA Completion Night
Back by popular demand, the Guidance Department along with ISAC is once again
proud to host FAFSA Completion Night on February 10, 2015. This is a great opportunity to get one-on-one assistance filing your online FAFSA. There will be two time slots
to choose from: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Space is limited and a reservation is required to attend. If you are interested, please contact Erin Samec, Guidance
Counselor, at 708-974-7445 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Financial Aid Fridays
Additionally, we will continue to offer Financial Aid Fridays to all students and parents
seeking additional financial aid information. Each Friday, two representatives from
ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission), will be available during the lunch
periods to speak with students and/or parents in our College/Career room. These
advisors are recent college graduates who can share with students at their level.
ISAC’s goal is to assist in making college accessible and affordable for all Illinois students. We encourage any students and parents who have questions on how they will
be able to afford college to take advantage of these opportunities! As always, additional information regarding college and financial aid can be accessed on our guidance web page. Any questions regarding Financial Aid Fridays can be directed to
Mrs. Samec, Stagg counselor at 708-974-7445.
Stagg’s Brilliant Winter Comedy: A Must See
This year’s winter show is "An Unspeakable Triumph of Supreme Brilliance" by Don
Zolidis. It is a hilarious comedy set in North Central Minnesota. Here's the gist: The
Moss River Community Players are pretty okay settling for theatrical mediocrity, until
one day they receive a stunning offer: an insanely wealthy woman is offering a ten
million dollar prize for the best community theatre show in North Central Minnesota.
The catch? They only have two days to put it together! All heck breaks loose as the
cast tries their best to present An Unspeakable Triumph of Supreme Brilliance, but
with one actor deathly afraid of the stage, another trying to dominate the show, and a
set about to collapse, will the riches slip out of their hands before curtain call?
Come see the show to find out! We promise you will be rolling with laughter in your
seats. The show will run Thursday, February 19th, Friday, February 20th and
Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. Tickets will be available for sale in
the cafeteria the week of the show and at the door the night of the show.
Directed by Susan Kealy and Laura Begani, set design by Gordon Oliver
Attention: Incoming Freshman Class of 2019
It’s never too early to start thinking about the required school physical and
immunizations for high school. Call your doctor to schedule your appointment early
to avoid delays in schedule pick up in August.
Forms can be located on the Stagg Nurse’s Page on the school website:
http://stagg.d230.org/resources/nurses-office/
A packet with information and required forms was handed out to students at
Freshman Registration on Saturday, January 31, 2015. The packet was mailed
home to the students who did not attend registration on that day. Completed forms
are due in the Nurse’s Office by June 1, 2015.
It is important to note that your child will not be able to receive a schedule, begin the
school year on the first day of class or participate in Athletics until a complete physical and immunization record is received in the Nurse’s Office.
Health Services Department
Attention Parents/Guardians of the
Class of 2016
Beginning with the school year 2015-2016, any child
entering 12th grade in the State of Illinois will be
required to show proof of having received one dose of
Meningococcal (Meningitis) conjugate vaccine on or
after their 16th birthday. If your child received a dose
of meningococcal conjugate vaccine before the 16th
birthday, he/she will need a second dose. A letter with
this information has been mailed to all Class of 2016
students.
The following action is needed from you at this time:
● If a dose of Meningococcal vaccine was given on
or after your child’s 16th birthday, take the letter to
your doctor and ask that they verify your child has
received the Meningococcal vaccine and the date
it was given. The bottom section of the letter must
be filled out by your health care provider to verify
the date.
● If your child did not receive the required
Meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday, they will be required to have that immunization prior to the start of school in August 2015.
Proof of having received the Meningococcal vaccine
is required and should be submitted to the School
Nurse as soon as the vaccine is given and prior to
June 1, 2015.
It is important to note that your child will not be able to
receive a schedule, begin the school year on the first
day of class or participate in Athletics until proof of
having this vaccine is received in the Nurse’s Office.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
the Nurse’s Office at (708) 974-7459
Upcoming Wellness Presentations
in PE Classes
On Tuesday, March 31, our junior and senior girls will
hear a presentation regarding the importance of
breast self-exams and Pap tests in the prevention and
early detection of cancer. This presentation is given
by a healthcare professional and will take place in the
Performing Arts Center (PAC) during one of the student’s regularly scheduled P.E. classes. If you have
any questions or concerns about this presentation,
please call the Nurse’s Office at (708) 974-7459
Wellness Tips
The cold and flu season is in full swing. Please have
your student stay home from school if:
● they have been vomiting overnight or in the
morning before coming to school
● if they have a fever of 100 degrees or higher or
any other symptoms that are flu related
● students should not come to school until they are
fever-free for 24 hours without using fever reducing
medications such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep our
student and staff populations as healthy as possible.
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL
Deans’ Office
Student Drop Off Safety
When driving students to school, it is
imperative that parents and students use
extreme caution on Stagg’s campus and in
the surrounding community, including on
Roberts Road and 111th Street. Please
use the following guidelines when dropping your children off to school in the
morning:
● Always drop students off in a safe
area. Do not use 111th Street or
Roberts Road to drop off.
● Do not make a U-turn on Roberts Road
after a drop off.
● Pull as far up along the curb as you
can go; students may have a short
walk to the door, but this allows for a
faster, smoother drop off.
● Only drop off along the curb; for their
safety and to keep traffic moving, do
not allow your student to get out of the
car when you are in a through lane.
● Always follow the directions of staff
members assisting with traffic.
● Per Illinois law, drivers may not use a
cell phone on a school campus at
arrival or dismissal time.
● Follow school bus stop signs and posted speed limits at all times.
● Students should only cross in the
crosswalk, but drivers must always
remember to yield to pedestrians.
Prom Parent Meeting
Is your son or daughter
planning to attend Prom?
A required Prom Parent Meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd
at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts
Center.
Information regarding Prom events
and making positive choices to ensure
a successful evening will be discussed. This is also an opportunity to
network with other parents to assist
students in making safe plans for the
evening. Students will not be allowed
to begin the process for purchasing
tickets without a parent signature at
the meeting. Guest pass information
will be discussed in detail at the Prom
meeting. Please note that any guest
must be under the age of 21 years old
in order to attend a school dance.
If you have any questions, please
contact the Deans’ Office at (708)
974-7494.
Athletic Department
(708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Spring Sports 2015
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We will no longer have paper forms for sport registration - only by computer registration.
We are virtually paperless except for your yearly sports physical. Physical forms are available
in the athletic office or the athletic website at athletics2000.com/stagg or the registration website
at stagg.8to18.com.
Freshmen can use their entering school physical for athletics. Physicals expire after 13 months.
The only form that is required to be turned in is a new physical for non-freshmen athletes. This
can be turned in to the athletic office.
In order to participate in Athletics at Stagg, each
athlete must receive clearance from the Athletic
Director’s Office prior to tryouts. To be cleared for
participation, the following items must be on file:
● A current sports physical (Incoming freshman
can use their school physical, physicals expire
after 13 months).
● All parents of student athletes must complete the
on-line registration @ stagg.8to18.com or athletics2000.com/stagg and click on “Registration”
● All returning student athletes must have passed
2.5 credits of work in the semester prior to
competition.
Due to liability concerns and I.H.S.A. regulations,
no student will be allowed to participate (this includes
try-outs) in athletics unless the on-line registration
process is completed and a current physical is on file.
Tryout dates for spring sports:
Girls’ Track
January 19, 2015
Boys’ Track
January 19, 2015
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 5 from 12 noon
until 8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to discuss with the teacher how your student is performing within a curriculum and communicate face to face ways to work on skill deficiencies.
Scheduling an appointment with the teachers you would like to meet is easy and can be
accomplished in one of two ways. The format more convenient to your personal schedule is
the online scheduler.
Friday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. through
Wednesday, March 4 at 12 noon
Boys’ Gymnastics February 16, 2015
Girls’ Badminton
March 2, 2015
Boys’ Baseball
March 2, 2015
Girls’ Soccer
March 2, 2015
Girls’ Softball
March 2, 2015
Boys’ Tennis
March 2, 2015
Boys’ Water Polo March 2, 2015
Girls’ Water Polo March 2, 2015
Boys’ Volleyball
March 9, 2015
Paper registration forms will no longer be accepted.
Opinions and Culture - French 2 Students Use
Writing and Dialogue to Explore French Art
French 2 Students this year are working on learning the skills needed to discuss an important
cultural feature of Francophone cultures: art and aesthetics. Students will learn not only practice
vocabulary to describe features in paintings, but they are also practicing discussing the critique of
artwork in visual form, including paintings and films.
In October, students had a chance to visit the excellent temporary exhibit featuring the artwork of
Belgian artist René Magritte at the Art Institute of Chicago (students are pictured outside exhibit).
Students will be visiting the Art Institute again in January to see the museum’s permanent collection of French paintings. The Art Institute of Chicago was voted by TripAdvisor users in 2014 as
the world’s top museum, and its collection of French works rivals those found in other world-class
museums such as the Louvre in Paris and the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. Students will be
viewing and commenting
on paintings previewed
in class, then will write
their own analyses of
several works of their
choosing while visiting
the museum, all in the
French language.
The goals of this
experience are to
help students develop
confidence in spoken
and oral expression and
to use details in art to
learn about culture and
geography.
Phone in scheduling to 708-974-7400
will only be available:
Online scheduling will be available
from the school’s home page at
district.d230.org/stagg:
Friday, Feb. 27 and Monday, March 2
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each day.
Phone requests for assistance with scheduling
appointments will only be taken on these days.
Links to the online website will be on each school’s homepage along with step by step
instructions that will walk you through the process. If you need assistance with the online
process, please contact the school directly at 708-974-7400.
What’s Going on in the Art Department
This past summer, Haleigh Biernacki competed on the Cog Hill Junior Tour. Haleigh
placed 1st in the Girls Division and was
named Player of the Year for the Cog Hill
Tour. As a senior golfer at Stagg, Haleigh
was the team medalist in 10 of the 12 dual
meets and was selected the Team MVP for
the 2014 season. Haleigh will continue her
career at Waldorf College in Forest City,
Iowa on a golf scholarship. Haleigh is pictured with her coach, Ms. Missy Mason.
Art Department 8th Grade Art Day 2015
On January 28, 2015 the Stagg Art Department hosted its annual 8th Grade Art Day from
8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Students from St. Patricia, Koreas, Palos South Middle School,
Worth Junior High, and Conrady Junior High participated in art workshops that consisted of
Ceramics, Computer Art, Sculpture, Photography and Painting. Approximately 80 students
were in attendance from the junior high schools. Students chose one workshop to participate
in from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. After the workshops were concluded, students attended a presentation by Xavier Nuez, photographer and The American Academy of Art, then concluded their
day with a pizza lunch.
Registration Is Here!
Sign Up for an Art Course
The Stagg Art Department offers a
variety of courses which include:
Art & Design, Black & White Photography,
Advanced Black & White Photography, Color
Photography (Digital Photography), Ceramics,
Advanced Ceramics, Computer Art, Advanced
Computer Art, Drawing, Advanced Drawing,
Illustration, Interdisciplinary Art & Geometry,
Advertising Art, Jewelry, Painting, Sculpture, and
Independent Study.
State Farm Insurance Art Exhibit
On Thursday December 4th the Craig Moore Agency
and State Farm Insurance held an art reception for
Stagg and Sandburg art students who have artwork
on exhibit in the office. The reception was free and
open to the public. Stagg and Sandburg students
and their families were in attendance. The work will
be on display until February 6, 2015. There is a
variety of artwork on display such as drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, and computer art
pieces. The State Farm office is located at 12726 S.
Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights.
2015 Art Department
Events:
SWSC Art Show
February 2015
McCord Gallery Stagg
Student Art Show
February 2015
Moraine Valley High
School Art Show
March 2015
Stagg Spring Art Show
May 2015
Nicole Pamphilis is an IHSA All-State
Qualifier for tennis for all four years. Nicole
was also SWSC Varsity Conference champion all four years as well as IHSA Sectional
champion during her junior year. Nicole is
ranked in the top 100 out of 5,000 in the
USTA for girls age 18 and under in singles
and doubles. Nicole will continue her tennis
career at DePauw University in the fall.
Nicole is pictured with her coach, Mr. John
Daniels.
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015
February
Dates to Remember
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7
9
10
10
11
11
12
13-15
16
17
17
18
19-21
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23
25
26
Late Start
Winter Dance
Stagg Community Organization
Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Student Services Meeting
Late Start
Senior Academic
Recognition Night
Athletic Booster Meeting
Snowball Retreat
Presidents Day, No School
Building and Finance Meeting
Music Booster Meeting
Late Start
Winter Show
Winter Guard Contest
Market Day
Late Start
Board of Education Meeting
@ Stagg, 7 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
What’s Going On In The Music
Dear Parents,
Jazz Band in Full Swing
Second semester is in full gear as we enter into the short month of February. Although our shortest
month, February is a very busy month at Stagg. Our Student Council is busy preparing for their
annual Turnabout Dance, many of our winter athletic teams will begin state series competition, and
our administrative team is busy with master scheduling building and staffing for the 2015-2016
school year! As always, this newsletter is filled with important information so pay close attention!
Like Jazz? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 4th
and come out and enjoy some great music provided by the Stagg
Jazz Ensemble at the Pops Concert (Jazz Ensemble and Business
Casual) in the PAC. Performance starts at 7 p.m. and no ticket is
required. Hope to see you there!
Some changes are being made to the graduation ceremonies in District 230. These changes have
been made in order to accommodate rain dates for our schools instead of trying to switch locations
at the last minute in the case of severe weather.
Most important for our Stagg families is that the 2015 Stagg Graduation date and time has
changed! Stagg's Graduation will now be held on Monday, May 18th at 7 p.m. The rain date will
be Thursday, May 21st at 7 p.m. Please make sure you make note of this important information
and plan accordingly!
Parent Participation
We need you! Stagg High School offers a number of different opportunities for parents to actively
participate in the Stagg Community. One of the ways is by joining one or more of our parent
organizations. Make one of your New Year’s Resolutions to get involved today!
Stagg Community Organization (SCO)
The SCO is a general parent organization that contributes to the school in a number of ways.
If you are not sure where to start your high school experience as a parent, this is a great place
to begin. The next meeting is February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in room 605.
Save the Date!
Saturday, February 14, 2015
The SCO is hosting a Valentine's Day Candlelight Bowl at Oak Forest Bowl.
Watch for updates and information or you can order tickets at
http://www.eventsnearhere.com/find-events/OAK-FOREST/IL/
Benefits-or-Fundraisers/Other/addetail/30291/Valentines-Day-Candlelight-Bowl
Rick Nogal, President
Patrick O'Sullivan, Vice President
Kathy Quilty, Secretary
Susan Dalton
Melissa Gracias
Kate Murphy-Peterson
Tony Serratore
Dr. James M. Gay, Superintendent
Eric Olsen, Principal
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Department
On Saturday, February 7th, the Jazz Ensemble will perform at the
New Trier Jazz Festival, held at New Trier High School in Winnetka,
Illinois. This festival is one of the premier jazz festivals in the state,
and it will feature the Dizzy Gillespie ™ All Star Band and the Luke
Malewicz Quintet in performance. More information on the festival
can be found at: http://ntjazz.com/festival/
During President’s Day weekend, members of the Stagg Jazz
Ensemble and the Stagg Choir Department will travel to Nashville!
The weekend trip will include a performance and clinic with the A
Capella Group Breath of Soul, a jazz band recording session at an
RCA Studio, and a chance to get to see a show at the world famous
Grand Ole Opry! Congratulations to all of our performing ensembles
who will have the chance to showcase their talents!
Notes from the Wind Symphony
On Thursday, February 12th, the Stagg Wind Symphony will travel to
Sandburg High School to perform for the SWSC Conference Band
Festival. The group will perform for other students in the conference,
as well as receive feedback on their performance.
Pit Orchestra Tryouts
Do you hear the people sing? We are holding tryouts for the pit
orchestra for the musical Les Miserables on Wednesday, February
25th. For more information, see Mr. Mecozzi.
Student Recognition
Is your child involved in high school athletics? Are you a fan of high school sports? This
organization is for you! The Stagg Athletic Boosters meets the second Thursday of each
month. Their next meeting is February 12 at 7 p.m. For more information contact our
Athletic Department at 974-7439.
Congratulations to Andrew DeAngelis (French Horn), Dominic
Demma (Tenor 1), Tony Hansen (Bass II), and Warren Wudtke
(Trombone) on being selected to perform at the 2015 Illinois Music
Education Conference, held from January 28th through 31st in
Peoria, IL. Of the 2,400 students that tried out from District 1, only a
handful goes on to the all-state festival. What an accomplishment
for these students, and what a testament to their hard work and dedication! On behalf of the music faculty, we congratulate them on this
terrific achievement!
Stagg Music Boosters
Thanks to all for your continued support of the music department!!!
Stagg Athletic Boosters
CONSOLIDATED
HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 230
(708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
The Stagg Music Booster Organization is organized exclusively
for charitable and educational purposes, and more specifically to support music education for the public high school
students attending A.A. Stagg High School. Finally, the
Music Boosters support and promote vocal and instrumental music education within the community and general public. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 17 at 7
p.m. For more information visit the Music Booster website
at https://sites.google.com/site/staggmusicboosters2/.
Sincerely,
Eric Olsen
Principal
Please visit our websites for more information:
www.staggbands.org • www.staggchoirs.org
Candlelight Bowl Saturday, February 14
Get your tickets now for the Candlelight Bowl that benefits the
SCO’s scholarship fund. Registration begins at 9:30 p.m. and bowling starts at 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 14 at Oak Forest Bowl.
The $25 per person ticket includes two games of bowling, rental
shoes, a buffet and desserts. Non-bowlers tickets are $15
per person. Cash bar, split-the-pot raffle and raffle baskets will be available. Buy tickets at:
www.eventsnearhere.com/find-events/OAKFOREST/IL/Benefits-or-Fundraisers/Other/addetail/30291/Valentines-Day-CandlelightBowl#.VIHvqb47bHh
or e-mail [email protected]
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
The Stagg Athletic Boosters are raffling off premium seating for
Graduation!!!!! How would you like the best seat in the "house" to
watch your son or daughter graduate? The Boosters will be raffling off
4 seating areas, each holding up to 6 people, beverages, and light
snacks during the ceremony. The seating area is the announcers
booth, giving you get a great view of the ceremony. Each area holds
4 chairs comfortably and 2 other people can stand. You are out of any
weather that may be happening that evening. Reserved seating.
Bidding starts at $100.00. The four families with the highest bid at
closing will win the reserved area. Payment due upon closing of bids.
More details on website and by contacting any Booster officer.
The Stagg Athletic Boosters are looking for volunteers to assist in the
inside concessions on Saturday February 7th for the all day wrestling
tournament. Sign up in concession stand or by contacting an officer.
SCO
The Stagg Community Organization will meet at 6:30 p.m. February 9
in Room 605. Discussion will include upcoming events; Senior Party
2015, Valentine’s Day Candlelight Bowl and SCO board elections.
Board Nominations
The SCO will hold elections for board members in the spring, and additional members are needed! The SCO has a treasurer and secretary
but not a president or vice president. Instead, board members take
turns leading monthly meetings. The organization provides a forum for
parents to make connections, supports students and staff by promoting
positive change at Stagg and offers scholarships to graduating seniors.
Spirit Scarves
Keep warm with bright orange spirit “SCOrves” sold in two sizes,
regular and large, both sizes are $20 each. The scarf features the
Stagg logo and pockets to keep hands warm or hold cell phones.
Order forms are at the north door N1 entrance, via e-mail at
[email protected], or at staggsco.weebly.com. SCO members
also will sell them at the Winter Guard show on February 21.
Senior Party 2015
The SCO works with a committee of parents and staff volunteers
who organize the annual celebration for Stagg seniors in May. The
committee is open to all those interested in helping with the event,
whether they have a senior or not. Volunteers help solicit donations,
put up decorations, chaperone and help at the event and remove
decorations afterward. Meetings will begin soon. For information,
e-mail [email protected].
Reminder Texts or Emails
Keep up to date about SCO meetings and activities by signing up for
messages via Remind. This one-way messaging system keeps personal information private, so teachers and staff don’t see any numbers
or emails. To receive messages via cell phone, text @staggsco to
81010. For notifications via e-mail, send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Boutique Benefit
Elegant Couture is offering an opportunity for the SCO to benefit from
sales at its boutique, 12236 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. Elegant
Couture is donating 5% of purchases by Stagg students to the SCO
(just show a student ID). All senior girls on a varsity sports team can
have a $25 gift card toward their purchase of a dress. The boutique
specializes in prom and special occasion dresses, and carries
shoes, clutches and accessories. The boutique’s specialty is
“red carpet service,” and the store registers dresses so no two
appear at the same prom. Visit www.ElegantCouture.com or
call (708) 671-8682.
March SCO Meeting
The next SCO meeting is March 9 at 6:30 p.m.
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SIT Council
Stagg's S.I.T. teams (Student Intervention Team), provide
students and staff the ability to communicate and connect in
a more personal way to access resources available at Stagg
High School. Every student is a member of the Orange,
Blue, or White Teams along with with deans, guidance
counselors, social workers and other support personal.
Each S.I.T. has a student advisory group. These students
have been selected to represent students in their team and
advise administration and PPS personnel about issues
important to students and the school environment.
The Orange Team, pictured with dean of students, Mr. Palumbo, are
(in alphbetical order) Amber Alfriend, Jamari Armon, John Bibbiano,
Melanie Davenport, Kayla Garcia, Luis Gonzalez, and Caitlyn
Graczyk. Not pictured; Yasmin Alyafai, Nicole Aprile, Brandon
Bubash, Molly Dearth, and Cody Garbacz.
The White Team, pictured with dean of students, Mr. Slifko, are
(in alphabetical order) Rececca Oziemkowski, Sahera Razick,
Senaya Rosales, Haley Ryan, Andrea Saaverdra, Gerardo
Torres, Joy Williams, and Christina Youssef. Not pictured;
Breona Smith, Logan Thommen, and Ricky Williams.
The Blue Team, pictured with dean of students, Mrs. Koss, are (in
alphabetical order) Ashley Gray, Paulina Harkabuz, Justin Hobart,
Claire Husar, Michelle Klejka, Angelika Kukuc, Mario Lara, Thaer
Mohamad, and Austin Nash. Not pictured; Jessica Huerta, Daniel
Kotas, Jezmine Mizyed, and Morgan Moran.
Stagg’s annual Curriculum Fair allows students to explore the
variety of courses and electives offered at Stagg High School.
Students are provided information regarding careers and their
alignment to courses offered in District 230.
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