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A M O S A L O N Z O S T A G G H I G H S C H O O L N E W S L E T T E R • M AY 2 0 1 5
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Student leaders from across the District met at Stagg High School for the annual Combined Superintendent Advisory meeting. These student leaders
discuss a variety of topics related to educational and co-curricular programming offered in District 230. Their input is utilized by school and district
administration to make improvements to the educational experience of all students in District 230.
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month. These students exhibit their Charger Pride!
1st row, from left: Rahaf Abdul Dayem, English/ELL Department; Liz Jahnke, World Language Department; Taryn Moustakas, Science
Department; Sarah Socha, Family and Consumer Sciences Department; Hana Ghusein, Physical Education Department; Jason Guzman,
Art Department
2nd row, from left: Hayley Madura, Social Studies Department; Warren Wudtke, Music Department; Geovanni Garcia, Applied Technology
Department; Angelo Fotopoulos, Business Department; Trevor Hall, Mathematics Department; Maciej Krzysiak, Mathematics Department
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The Stagg Community Organization’s final
meeting of the school year is May 11 at
6:30 p.m. in Room 605. A speaker will talk
about a district wellness event taking place
in September. The SCO also is finalizing
details for the senior party and planning a
lunch for teachers.
May Speaker
The SCO welcomes Jeanne Krapauskas,
a representative from the District 230
Foundation Board of Directors, who will
discuss a wellness event planned for
September 26. Ms. Krapauskas will
speak during the regular meeting.
Senior Party Help
Parents of students in all grades are
welcome to help the SCO organize
the Senior Party, to be held at Stagg on
Saturday, May 16 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
About 350 seniors attended last year’s
party. Parent volunteers help with food sta-
tions, supervise students doing activities in
the two gyms, help with raffle prizes and
chaperone. Volunteers also decorate the
night before and help immediately after the
party to take them down. T-shirts for volun-
teers (to help identify them) cost $10.
Donations of raffle prizes, money and food
are welcome; senior parents are asked to
donate a dessert. The final senior party
planning meeting is May 7 at 6 p.m. in room
605. If you can’t make that meeting but
would like to volunteer, e-mail
[email protected] .
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
The SCO will serve lunch to teachers on
Thursday, May 7 to recognize their hard
work and dedication to teaching our
students. A few volunteers are needed
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that day to
help decorate, serve food and clean up. All
parents are invited to donate finger foods or
desserts. Students can bring in items that
day to the desk at N1. Let’s show teachers
how much we appreciate them!
Reminder Texts Or E-mails
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 e-mail addresses. To receive messages
via cell phone, text @staggsco to 81010.
For notifications via e-mail, send an e-mail
to [email protected] .
Next Meeting
The SCO’s next meeting will be in
September, and the plan is to meet every
other month. We hope to see you there.
Have a wonderful summer!
News from the Music Department2014-2015May
Dates to Remember
2 Residency 8 a.m. to 12 noon
4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week
6 Late Start
7 SCO Staff Appreciation Lunch
7 Education Committee Meeting
7 Senior Party Planning Meeting,
6 p.m.
8 Winter/Spring Assembly
(during school hours)
9-10 Relay for Life
11 SCO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
11 Building and Finance Meeting
12 Student Services Meeting
13 Late Start
13 Senior Final Exams (periods
1, 6, 8 - regular bell schedule day)
14 Senior Final Exams (periods
0, 5, 7 - regular bell schedule day)
14 Finale Band Concert, 7 p.m.
14 Athletic Booster Meeting
15 Senior Final Exams (periods
3, 4 - regular bell schedule day)
15 Last Day for Seniors
16 Senior Party, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
18 Graduation Ceremony, 7 p.m.
20 Late Start
21 Graduation Ceremony Rain Date
25 Memorial Day, no school
27-29 Final Exams
28 Board of Education Meeting,
District Office
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CONSOLIDATEDHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230Rick Nogal, President
Patrick O'Sullivan, Vice President
Kathy Quilty, Secretary
Susan Dalton
Melissa Gracias
Kate Murphy-Peterson
Tony Serratore
Denis Ryan (to be seated May 5, 2015)
Dr. James M. Gay, Superintendent
Eric Olsen, Principal
Charger Pride is published by the Consolidated
High School District 230 School Board.
"An equal opportunity employer"
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL (708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Dear Parents,
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is always busy, but never quite as busy as the final months of the
school year. While students and teachers are preparing for high-stakes tests, administration is busy
preparing for next year!
An important part of this planning is gathering data to assist the school in making decisions. Our
students’ academic achievement is central to all of the decisions we make. Our school monitors
and tracks student achievement data from a variety of sources including ACT, PLAN, and EXPLORE
standardized tests. PSAT and Advanced Placement are other standardized tests we use to analyze
data trends. Our school and our district use common assessments in content areas and through our
literacy initiative.
The information we gather above assists in formulating and tracking the progress of goals and
objectives, but ultimately our focus needs to be on the individual learner. The experience each stu-
dent has in our school is what defines Stagg as an academic institution. If you have any questions
regarding school improvement initiatives, or our progress on goals and activities, please do not hes-
itate to contact administration in our school.
Stagg High School is committed to providing important information to the communities we serve.
If you are a member of a community organization who would like Stagg to come out and speak
about a variety of topics important to your organization, please feel free to contact the principal’s
office at 708-974-7410 or by email at [email protected] . I, or any member of our administrative
team, would be happy participate in community and organization discussions related to our school,
our students, and the communities we serve.
Many minor capital improvement projects will be completed this summer at Stagg, but a major
project will be the replacement of the north gymnasium floor. This project will begin shortly after
the close of school and completed prior to the start of the 2015-2016
school year. Due to the work in the gym, athletic programing this
summer may be altered with programming working out of one of
our other gyms located in the building.
Finally, please remember to complete your Annual Residency
Verification for the 2015-2016 school year. Students who do
not have this completed before school ends run the risk of los-
ing course requests to students who have the process complet-
ed. Please contact the Guidance Office if you have any ques-
tions.
With the end of the school year approaching fast, on behalf
of the Stagg Staff, we would like to wish all of our families a
safe and enjoyable summer break.
Sincerely,
Eric Olsen
Principal
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
SCO
Band Concert
Please be sure to join us for our final band concert of the year
on Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
As always, admission is free. We hope to see you as we send off
the class of 2015!
Jazz Ensemble Wraps Up Season
Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble on an outstanding school
year! Highlights of the 2014-2015 season include: The Frank
Mantooth Jazz Festival at New Trier High School, the annual
Pops Concert, the Fall and Spring Craft Shows, a performance
at Hackney’s, The Christmas Carol Dinner, and a performance
at the Spectrum Concerts!
Thank you jazz ensemble for a great year!
“Les Mis” Performance At
Stagg
On April 30, May 1, 2, and 3
the Stagg Music Department
and Drama Club presented its
spring musical “Les Miserables”.
The cast, crew, and pit worked
tirelessly to put this musical on.
Many hours are spent rehearsing
the music and coordinating with
the cast, which, of course, culmi-
nates in an outstanding production!
Special thanks go to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Betz, Ms. Donahue,
Ms. Greene, Mr. Sostrich, Mr. Epperson, and Mr. Mecozzi for
making this extraordinary musical come to life!
Marching Band Information
As the 2014-2015 school year
comes to a close, it is also time to
gear up the for 2015-2016
Marching Band season! Marching
Band (which includes the Color
Guard) rehearsals begin in June,
and continue through August, when
the students attend camp for two
weeks. The Marching Band trains
all summer for competitions, and
can be heard playing at all home
Charger football games. If you are
interested in more information
regarding the Marching Chargers,
please call 708.974.7476 or email
Mr. Mecozzi at [email protected] .
Thanks for your continued support!
ATHLETIC BOOSTERSWant to get more involved? Would you like to be an officer on the Athletic Booster board?
Plan on attending the next Booster meeting on Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m.
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Attention Incoming Freshmen
Health packets were distributed on January 31, 2015 during
freshmen registration. If you were not at freshmen registra-
tion, the packet was mailed to you. Please call the Nurse’s
Office at 708-974-7426, if you have not received a packet.
We strongly encourage you to make your appointment for the
required physical as soon as possible. This will help you
schedule an early appointment with your physician or clinic
and avoid delay at schedule pick up in August.
If trying out for a sport, please give the coach a copy. The
Nurse’s Office needs to have the original copy of the school
physical for the student’s file.
Physical forms with updated immunizations and the pink
emergency forms are due to the nurse’s office by June 1,
2015. Forms can be mailed to the school or dropped off at
the North Door greeter’s desk. Please be sure that it is
addressed to the Nurse’s Office.
Attention Graduating Seniors
A copy of your immunization record will be placed in your
graduation envelope with your diploma. Please keep this in a
secure location as you will need this for college and for your
records.
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL (708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Congratulations to the following winners
of the annual Moraine Valley High School Art Show:
1st Place, Best of School:
Jason Guzman for his piece titled, “Dude 1”
2nd Place:
Marina Martinez for her untitled photograph
3rd Place:
Angela Gallo for her piece titled, “Monochromatic”
Seven honorable mention awards were won by the following students:
Victoria Villanueva for her piece titled, “Man Child”
Konstantine Akikakos for his piece titled, “Serenity”
Fabian Gonzalez for his piece titled, “Heat at the Bean”
Karina Marquez for her piece titled, “Self Portrait”
Tala Baker for her piece titled, “Think Outside the Lock”
Haily Williams for her piece titled, “Modern War Paint”
Sandra Szczepaniak for her piece titled, “Circus”
The show ran from March 11 to 18 at Moraine Valley Community College.
Moraine Valley High School Art Show 2015
District 230 Art Faculty Exhibition at McCord Gallery Palos Park
Health Services Department
Reporting Concerns
Please contact the Deans’ Office at 974-7494 with any
concerns about student behavior or safety. Collaboration
between parents, staff, and students is the best way to
ensure a safe environment for all members of the
Stagg community. If you see or hear something that
may jeopardize or harm students in any way, please
report the issue immediately so that we may
address it. We are happy to help and will
involve your student’s Team to ensure a
resolution.
Attire Appropriate for
School
With the warmer spring weather
coming, students are reminded
about appropriate attire for school.
Hats, halter-tops, exposed shoul-
ders, mini-skirts, tank tops, and bare
midriff styles are not acceptable to
wear to school. All bottoms should
be worn at the waist. Please refer
to the Handbook for a more detailed
description of the Dress Code.
Cell Phones and Other
Electronic Devices
The Deans would like to remind students that the use
of cell phones and other electronic devices is only allowed
before and after school hours and during lunch
in the Commons. From the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m., electronic devices must be off and out of sight in
areas that include but are not limited to hallways, class-
rooms, Media Center, washrooms and locker rooms.
Ear buds must be worn while using electronic devices,
large headphones are not allowed for safety reasons.
Please remember that students will be held responsible
for the appropriate use of electronic devices at all times.
Parking Update for Current
Juniors
In order to be eligible to apply for a parking
permit for the 2015-2016 school year,
students must have earned 14.125 credits
by Friday, July 31, 2015. All community
service hours must be completed at an
approved site and turned in to the
Community Service office by the last
day of school in May.
More detailed information will be shared
with Junior students during their Advisory
in the coming weeks.
Safe Arrivals and Dismissals
Parents and students are reminded to use
extreme caution in our parking lots. Please
remember that Illinois law prohibits the use of cell
phones in the parking lot at student arrival and dis-
missal times. All drivers must yield to pedestrians in the
crosswalk and no driver is permitted to make a U-turn on
Roberts Road, on 111th Street, or in the parking lot.
Deans’ Office
Victoria Villanueva and
Marina Martinez
Jason Guzman
Tala Baker and Victoria Villanueva
On Friday March 20, 2015, McCord Gallery and Cultural Center hosted a reception for the Art Faculty of District 230. The faculty show was
on exhibit from March 20th through April 7th. The work on exhibit included a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media. The
following faculty had work on display: Arwa Azhari, David Carroll, Gordon Engelhard, Wes Gonzalez, Jeanne Krapauskas (retired), Dan
McCabe, Wendy Meek, Mary Michaelson, Kara Morrissey, Steve Moss, and Aren Viramontes (student teacher).
(L-R) Jeanne Krapauskas, Steve Moss, Gordon Englehard, Wes Gonzalez, Mary Michaelson, Wendy Meek, Arwa Azhari, Dan McCabe and
Aren Viramontes. Not pictured: David Carroll and Kara Morrissey.
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Homework For CollegeBound JuniorsIf they have not already done so, this is the summer
when college bound juniors should be narrowing
their college choices. Summer is a great time to
visit campuses in order to talk to college represen-
tatives. Many families plan vacations based on
possible college choices. Remember to call ahead
and arrange a tour and an interview so that you can
get the most out of your visit. Remember to ask a
lot of questions. Please visit “Stagg’s College
Homepage” located on the web under Guidance for
more college related information.
For Seniors OnlyColleges now require student immunization
information and families receive a copy of their
child’s high school health record from our school
nurse. A copy of the student immunization record
will be in the envelope containing your child’s
diploma after graduation. The Nurse’s Office at
Stagg is closed over the summer.
Final Senior TranscriptMost colleges ask for a final high school transcript.
There is no charge for this transcript. The final
transcript will be mailed to the college that the
student indicates on his or her final clearance sheet
turned in on the last day of school. No transcript
will be sent if there are unpaid obligations.
DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27Period 1 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Period 1 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 8 9:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 8 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 0 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Period 0 Final Exam (100 min.)
Full bus run at 11:40 a.m.
Activity bus run at 1:30 p.m.
DAY 2 THURSDAY, MAY 28Period 4 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Period 4 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 5 9:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 5 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 6 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Period 6 Final Exam (100 min.)
Activity bus run at 11:40 a.m.
Full bus run at 1:30 p.m.
DAY 3 FRIDAY, MAY 29Period 3 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Period 3 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 7 9:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 7 Final Exam (100 min.)
Make-Up Time 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Make-Up Time (100 min.)
Full bus run at 11:40 a.m.
Activity bus run at 1:30 p.m.
Teachers are available from 11:40 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. to allow students to make up
final exams and/or make up missing work. Teachers will announce to their stu-
dents where they will be located during make-up time.
Practices and co-curricular clubs start at 2 p.m.
Late Bus transportation will NOT be available on Final Exam days.
ACTThe next upcoming National ACT test
date is June 13, 2015.
Stagg is not an ACT testing center in
June. Visit ACT’s website, www.actstu-
dent.org, for more information and/or to
find a testing location nearest to your
home. Register by May 2nd to avoid a
late fee.
SATThe SAT will have test dates on
May 2 and June 6.
Go to www.collegeboard.com or see
your counselor for details.
**The SAT is not given at Stagg High
School. Please refer to College Board’s
website to locate the nearest testing site.
Important August Dates To Remember
Families who are planning ahead should note that parents will be
picking up schedules and paying for student fees in early August.
Further information will be mailed home and available in the summer
issue of the newsletter. In addition, the first day of school for fresh-
man and new students will be Thursday, August 13. The first day for
all other students will be Friday, August 14.
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
The PSAT is administered to sophomores and
juniors on a nationally set date of Wednesday,
October 14th. There is a fee. This is a practice test
used to assist students in preparing for the SAT.
Results include an estimated SAT score. A student
who does well on this exam and who meets other
academic criteria may qualify for the National Merit
Scholarship Program. National Merit Scholars are
the nation's top 1% of all test takers and are eligible
for certain scholarships.
Important Information: Registration for the PSAT
will take place during the beginning of the next
school year. *PSAT testing accommodations for
any student with a documented disability must be
applied for prior to the beginning of the school
year. Please contact Mr. Greg Gornik, Director
of Guidance, at 974-7420.
Final Exam ScheduleSecond Semester 2014-2015
Annual Residency VerificationIf you missed Residency Verification on May 2nd, the Stagg Guidance Office
will be open and will accept residency on the following dates and times:
June 1 to 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
June 8 to 11 and June 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Family residency must be confirmed for the 2015-16 school year by June 15th or students
may face the loss of course registrations and delayed schedule pick up in August.
The Stagg Winter Guard had their best competitive season ever this
year. Accomplishments include making finals and placing in the top
6 at two Winter Guard International regional competitions and get-
ting 2nd place in Scholastic A class at the Midwest Color Guard
Circuit Championships. Senior captain, Rebecca Oziemkowski, was
also awarded the Commander's Medallion medal for outstanding
leadership of all the teams in the Midwest Circuit.
The team's show this year was called "Fast Car," performed to a
song by Ryan Montbleau and Tall Heights (originally by Tracy
Chapman). The members spun flags, rifles, sabres, danced, and
acted to portray the theme of the show.
Team members were (from left to right): Front: Amber Waller,
Samantha Labrador, Rebecca Oziemkowski, Brittany Martin, and
Ashley Maranto. Back: Abby Fasullo, Savannah Rybka, Brittany
Jarke, Olivia Bronson, Caylie Sramek, Shannon Doody, and
Christina Schmidt. The team was coached by Missy Pietruszynski,
Kate Alstadt, and Tammy Pietruszynski.
If you would like to be a part of the guard's fall season team (per-
forming at contests and football games throughout the fall), work-
shops will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on May 5, 6, 19, and 20 at
Stagg. For more information, email [email protected] .
Winter Guard Has Best Season Ever
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AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL (708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Homework For CollegeBound JuniorsIf they have not already done so, this is the summer
when college bound juniors should be narrowing
their college choices. Summer is a great time to
visit campuses in order to talk to college represen-
tatives. Many families plan vacations based on
possible college choices. Remember to call ahead
and arrange a tour and an interview so that you can
get the most out of your visit. Remember to ask a
lot of questions. Please visit “Stagg’s College
Homepage” located on the web under Guidance for
more college related information.
For Seniors OnlyColleges now require student immunization
information and families receive a copy of their
child’s high school health record from our school
nurse. A copy of the student immunization record
will be in the envelope containing your child’s
diploma after graduation. The Nurse’s Office at
Stagg is closed over the summer.
Final Senior TranscriptMost colleges ask for a final high school transcript.
There is no charge for this transcript. The final
transcript will be mailed to the college that the
student indicates on his or her final clearance sheet
turned in on the last day of school. No transcript
will be sent if there are unpaid obligations.
DAY 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27Period 1 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Period 1 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 8 9:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 8 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 0 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Period 0 Final Exam (100 min.)
Full bus run at 11:40 a.m.
Activity bus run at 1:30 p.m.
DAY 2 THURSDAY, MAY 28Period 4 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Period 4 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 5 9:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 5 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 6 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Period 6 Final Exam (100 min.)
Activity bus run at 11:40 a.m.
Full bus run at 1:30 p.m.
DAY 3 FRIDAY, MAY 29Period 3 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Period 3 Final Exam (100 min.)
Period 7 9:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Period 7 Final Exam (100 min.)
Make-Up Time 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Make-Up Time (100 min.)
Full bus run at 11:40 a.m.
Activity bus run at 1:30 p.m.
Teachers are available from 11:40 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. to allow students to make up
final exams and/or make up missing work. Teachers will announce to their stu-
dents where they will be located during make-up time.
Practices and co-curricular clubs start at 2 p.m.
Late Bus transportation will NOT be available on Final Exam days.
ACTThe next upcoming National ACT test
date is June 13, 2015.
Stagg is not an ACT testing center in
June. Visit ACT’s website, www.actstu-
dent.org, for more information and/or to
find a testing location nearest to your
home. Register by May 2nd to avoid a
late fee.
SATThe SAT will have test dates on
May 2 and June 6.
Go to www.collegeboard.com or see
your counselor for details.
**The SAT is not given at Stagg High
School. Please refer to College Board’s
website to locate the nearest testing site.
Important August Dates To Remember
Families who are planning ahead should note that parents will be
picking up schedules and paying for student fees in early August.
Further information will be mailed home and available in the summer
issue of the newsletter. In addition, the first day of school for fresh-
man and new students will be Thursday, August 13. The first day for
all other students will be Friday, August 14.
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
The PSAT is administered to sophomores and
juniors on a nationally set date of Wednesday,
October 14th. There is a fee. This is a practice test
used to assist students in preparing for the SAT.
Results include an estimated SAT score. A student
who does well on this exam and who meets other
academic criteria may qualify for the National Merit
Scholarship Program. National Merit Scholars are
the nation's top 1% of all test takers and are eligible
for certain scholarships.
Important Information: Registration for the PSAT
will take place during the beginning of the next
school year. *PSAT testing accommodations for
any student with a documented disability must be
applied for prior to the beginning of the school
year. Please contact Mr. Greg Gornik, Director
of Guidance, at 974-7420.
Final Exam ScheduleSecond Semester 2014-2015
Annual Residency VerificationIf you missed Residency Verification on May 2nd, the Stagg Guidance Office
will be open and will accept residency on the following dates and times:
June 1 to 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
June 8 to 11 and June 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Family residency must be confirmed for the 2015-16 school year by June 15th or students
may face the loss of course registrations and delayed schedule pick up in August.
The Stagg Winter Guard had their best competitive season ever this
year. Accomplishments include making finals and placing in the top
6 at two Winter Guard International regional competitions and get-
ting 2nd place in Scholastic A class at the Midwest Color Guard
Circuit Championships. Senior captain, Rebecca Oziemkowski, was
also awarded the Commander's Medallion medal for outstanding
leadership of all the teams in the Midwest Circuit.
The team's show this year was called "Fast Car," performed to a
song by Ryan Montbleau and Tall Heights (originally by Tracy
Chapman). The members spun flags, rifles, sabres, danced, and
acted to portray the theme of the show.
Team members were (from left to right): Front: Amber Waller,
Samantha Labrador, Rebecca Oziemkowski, Brittany Martin, and
Ashley Maranto. Back: Abby Fasullo, Savannah Rybka, Brittany
Jarke, Olivia Bronson, Caylie Sramek, Shannon Doody, and
Christina Schmidt. The team was coached by Missy Pietruszynski,
Kate Alstadt, and Tammy Pietruszynski.
If you would like to be a part of the guard's fall season team (per-
forming at contests and football games throughout the fall), work-
shops will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on May 5, 6, 19, and 20 at
Stagg. For more information, email [email protected] .
Winter Guard Has Best Season Ever
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Attention Incoming Freshmen
Health packets were distributed on January 31, 2015 during
freshmen registration. If you were not at freshmen registra-
tion, the packet was mailed to you. Please call the Nurse’s
Office at 708-974-7426, if you have not received a packet.
We strongly encourage you to make your appointment for the
required physical as soon as possible. This will help you
schedule an early appointment with your physician or clinic
and avoid delay at schedule pick up in August.
If trying out for a sport, please give the coach a copy. The
Nurse’s Office needs to have the original copy of the school
physical for the student’s file.
Physical forms with updated immunizations and the pink
emergency forms are due to the nurse’s office by June 1,
2015. Forms can be mailed to the school or dropped off at
the North Door greeter’s desk. Please be sure that it is
addressed to the Nurse’s Office.
Attention Graduating Seniors
A copy of your immunization record will be placed in your
graduation envelope with your diploma. Please keep this in a
secure location as you will need this for college and for your
records.
AMOS ALONZO STAGG HIGH SCHOOL (708) 974-7400 | stagg.d230.org
Congratulations to the following winners
of the annual Moraine Valley High School Art Show:
1st Place, Best of School:
Jason Guzman for his piece titled, “Dude 1”
2nd Place:
Marina Martinez for her untitled photograph
3rd Place:
Angela Gallo for her piece titled, “Monochromatic”
Seven honorable mention awards were won by the following students:
Victoria Villanueva for her piece titled, “Man Child”
Konstantine Akikakos for his piece titled, “Serenity”
Fabian Gonzalez for his piece titled, “Heat at the Bean”
Karina Marquez for her piece titled, “Self Portrait”
Tala Baker for her piece titled, “Think Outside the Lock”
Haily Williams for her piece titled, “Modern War Paint”
Sandra Szczepaniak for her piece titled, “Circus”
The show ran from March 11 to 18 at Moraine Valley Community College.
Moraine Valley High School Art Show 2015
District 230 Art Faculty Exhibition at McCord Gallery Palos Park
Health Services Department
Reporting Concerns
Please contact the Deans’ Office at 974-7494 with any
concerns about student behavior or safety. Collaboration
between parents, staff, and students is the best way to
ensure a safe environment for all members of the
Stagg community. If you see or hear something that
may jeopardize or harm students in any way, please
report the issue immediately so that we may
address it. We are happy to help and will
involve your student’s Team to ensure a
resolution.
Attire Appropriate for
School
With the warmer spring weather
coming, students are reminded
about appropriate attire for school.
Hats, halter-tops, exposed shoul-
ders, mini-skirts, tank tops, and bare
midriff styles are not acceptable to
wear to school. All bottoms should
be worn at the waist. Please refer
to the Handbook for a more detailed
description of the Dress Code.
Cell Phones and Other
Electronic Devices
The Deans would like to remind students that the use
of cell phones and other electronic devices is only allowed
before and after school hours and during lunch
in the Commons. From the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m., electronic devices must be off and out of sight in
areas that include but are not limited to hallways, class-
rooms, Media Center, washrooms and locker rooms.
Ear buds must be worn while using electronic devices,
large headphones are not allowed for safety reasons.
Please remember that students will be held responsible
for the appropriate use of electronic devices at all times.
Parking Update for Current
Juniors
In order to be eligible to apply for a parking
permit for the 2015-2016 school year,
students must have earned 14.125 credits
by Friday, July 31, 2015. All community
service hours must be completed at an
approved site and turned in to the
Community Service office by the last
day of school in May.
More detailed information will be shared
with Junior students during their Advisory
in the coming weeks.
Safe Arrivals and Dismissals
Parents and students are reminded to use
extreme caution in our parking lots. Please
remember that Illinois law prohibits the use of cell
phones in the parking lot at student arrival and dis-
missal times. All drivers must yield to pedestrians in the
crosswalk and no driver is permitted to make a U-turn on
Roberts Road, on 111th Street, or in the parking lot.
Deans’ Office
Victoria Villanueva and
Marina Martinez
Jason Guzman
Tala Baker and Victoria Villanueva
On Friday March 20, 2015, McCord Gallery and Cultural Center hosted a reception for the Art Faculty of District 230. The faculty show was
on exhibit from March 20th through April 7th. The work on exhibit included a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media. The
following faculty had work on display: Arwa Azhari, David Carroll, Gordon Engelhard, Wes Gonzalez, Jeanne Krapauskas (retired), Dan
McCabe, Wendy Meek, Mary Michaelson, Kara Morrissey, Steve Moss, and Aren Viramontes (student teacher).
(L-R) Jeanne Krapauskas, Steve Moss, Gordon Englehard, Wes Gonzalez, Mary Michaelson, Wendy Meek, Arwa Azhari, Dan McCabe and
Aren Viramontes. Not pictured: David Carroll and Kara Morrissey.
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The Stagg Community Organization’s final
meeting of the school year is May 11 at
6:30 p.m. in Room 605. A speaker will talk
about a district wellness event taking place
in September. The SCO also is finalizing
details for the senior party and planning a
lunch for teachers.
May Speaker
The SCO welcomes Jeanne Krapauskas,
a representative from the District 230
Foundation Board of Directors, who will
discuss a wellness event planned for
September 26. Ms. Krapauskas will
speak during the regular meeting.
Senior Party Help
Parents of students in all grades are
welcome to help the SCO organize
the Senior Party, to be held at Stagg on
Saturday, May 16 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
About 350 seniors attended last year’s
party. Parent volunteers help with food sta-
tions, supervise students doing activities in
the two gyms, help with raffle prizes and
chaperone. Volunteers also decorate the
night before and help immediately after the
party to take them down. T-shirts for volun-
teers (to help identify them) cost $10.
Donations of raffle prizes, money and food
are welcome; senior parents are asked to
donate a dessert. The final senior party
planning meeting is May 7 at 6 p.m. in room
605. If you can’t make that meeting but
would like to volunteer, e-mail
[email protected] .
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
The SCO will serve lunch to teachers on
Thursday, May 7 to recognize their hard
work and dedication to teaching our
students. A few volunteers are needed
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that day to
help decorate, serve food and clean up. All
parents are invited to donate finger foods or
desserts. Students can bring in items that
day to the desk at N1. Let’s show teachers
how much we appreciate them!
Reminder Texts Or E-mails
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 e-mail addresses. To receive messages
via cell phone, text @staggsco to 81010.
For notifications via e-mail, send an e-mail
to [email protected] .
Next Meeting
The SCO’s next meeting will be in
September, and the plan is to meet every
other month. We hope to see you there.
Have a wonderful summer!
News from the Music Department2014-2015May
Dates to Remember
2 Residency 8 a.m. to 12 noon
4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week
6 Late Start
7 SCO Staff Appreciation Lunch
7 Education Committee Meeting
7 Senior Party Planning Meeting,
6 p.m.
8 Winter/Spring Assembly
(during school hours)
9-10 Relay for Life
11 SCO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
11 Building and Finance Meeting
12 Student Services Meeting
13 Late Start
13 Senior Final Exams (periods
1, 6, 8 - regular bell schedule day)
14 Senior Final Exams (periods
0, 5, 7 - regular bell schedule day)
14 Finale Band Concert, 7 p.m.
14 Athletic Booster Meeting
15 Senior Final Exams (periods
3, 4 - regular bell schedule day)
15 Last Day for Seniors
16 Senior Party, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
18 Graduation Ceremony, 7 p.m.
20 Late Start
21 Graduation Ceremony Rain Date
25 Memorial Day, no school
27-29 Final Exams
28 Board of Education Meeting,
District Office
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CONSOLIDATEDHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230Rick Nogal, President
Patrick O'Sullivan, Vice President
Kathy Quilty, Secretary
Susan Dalton
Melissa Gracias
Kate Murphy-Peterson
Tony Serratore
Denis Ryan (to be seated May 5, 2015)
Dr. James M. Gay, Superintendent
Eric Olsen, Principal
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Dear Parents,
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School is always busy, but never quite as busy as the final months of the
school year. While students and teachers are preparing for high-stakes tests, administration is busy
preparing for next year!
An important part of this planning is gathering data to assist the school in making decisions. Our
students’ academic achievement is central to all of the decisions we make. Our school monitors
and tracks student achievement data from a variety of sources including ACT, PLAN, and EXPLORE
standardized tests. PSAT and Advanced Placement are other standardized tests we use to analyze
data trends. Our school and our district use common assessments in content areas and through our
literacy initiative.
The information we gather above assists in formulating and tracking the progress of goals and
objectives, but ultimately our focus needs to be on the individual learner. The experience each stu-
dent has in our school is what defines Stagg as an academic institution. If you have any questions
regarding school improvement initiatives, or our progress on goals and activities, please do not hes-
itate to contact administration in our school.
Stagg High School is committed to providing important information to the communities we serve.
If you are a member of a community organization who would like Stagg to come out and speak
about a variety of topics important to your organization, please feel free to contact the principal’s
office at 708-974-7410 or by email at [email protected] . I, or any member of our administrative
team, would be happy participate in community and organization discussions related to our school,
our students, and the communities we serve.
Many minor capital improvement projects will be completed this summer at Stagg, but a major
project will be the replacement of the north gymnasium floor. This project will begin shortly after
the close of school and completed prior to the start of the 2015-2016
school year. Due to the work in the gym, athletic programing this
summer may be altered with programming working out of one of
our other gyms located in the building.
Finally, please remember to complete your Annual Residency
Verification for the 2015-2016 school year. Students who do
not have this completed before school ends run the risk of los-
ing course requests to students who have the process complet-
ed. Please contact the Guidance Office if you have any ques-
tions.
With the end of the school year approaching fast, on behalf
of the Stagg Staff, we would like to wish all of our families a
safe and enjoyable summer break.
Sincerely,
Eric Olsen
Principal
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
SCO
Band Concert
Please be sure to join us for our final band concert of the year
on Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
As always, admission is free. We hope to see you as we send off
the class of 2015!
Jazz Ensemble Wraps Up Season
Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble on an outstanding school
year! Highlights of the 2014-2015 season include: The Frank
Mantooth Jazz Festival at New Trier High School, the annual
Pops Concert, the Fall and Spring Craft Shows, a performance
at Hackney’s, The Christmas Carol Dinner, and a performance
at the Spectrum Concerts!
Thank you jazz ensemble for a great year!
“Les Mis” Performance At
Stagg
On April 30, May 1, 2, and 3
the Stagg Music Department
and Drama Club presented its
spring musical “Les Miserables”.
The cast, crew, and pit worked
tirelessly to put this musical on.
Many hours are spent rehearsing
the music and coordinating with
the cast, which, of course, culmi-
nates in an outstanding production!
Special thanks go to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Betz, Ms. Donahue,
Ms. Greene, Mr. Sostrich, Mr. Epperson, and Mr. Mecozzi for
making this extraordinary musical come to life!
Marching Band Information
As the 2014-2015 school year
comes to a close, it is also time to
gear up the for 2015-2016
Marching Band season! Marching
Band (which includes the Color
Guard) rehearsals begin in June,
and continue through August, when
the students attend camp for two
weeks. The Marching Band trains
all summer for competitions, and
can be heard playing at all home
Charger football games. If you are
interested in more information
regarding the Marching Chargers,
please call 708.974.7476 or email
Mr. Mecozzi at [email protected] .
Thanks for your continued support!
ATHLETIC BOOSTERSWant to get more involved? Would you like to be an officer on the Athletic Booster board?
Plan on attending the next Booster meeting on Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m.
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Student leaders from across the District met at Stagg High School for the annual Combined Superintendent Advisory meeting. These student leaders
discuss a variety of topics related to educational and co-curricular programming offered in District 230. Their input is utilized by school and district
administration to make improvements to the educational experience of all students in District 230.
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month. These students exhibit their Charger Pride!
1st row, from left: Rahaf Abdul Dayem, English/ELL Department; Liz Jahnke, World Language Department; Taryn Moustakas, Science
Department; Sarah Socha, Family and Consumer Sciences Department; Hana Ghusein, Physical Education Department; Jason Guzman,
Art Department
2nd row, from left: Hayley Madura, Social Studies Department; Warren Wudtke, Music Department; Geovanni Garcia, Applied Technology
Department; Angelo Fotopoulos, Business Department; Trevor Hall, Mathematics Department; Maciej Krzysiak, Mathematics Department
