Blue Ribbon Ceremony & Video

Congratulations to everyone involved the Blue Ribbon Ceremony!  It was an incredibly successful and inspirational event that truly showcased the excellence of Lane Tech.

Visit our Twitter or Facebook to see the live Tweets, posts, and photos from the event.

To view the official Blue Ribbon Video produced by Lane Tech Local Broadcasting Television (LTLbTV), visit our Vimeo Channel, lanetech.org (right side, underneath the Top of the Totem Pole features), or click on one of the Blue Ribbon emblems on our home page.

Blue Ribbon Bell Schedule

Students, remember to wear blue!

Friday, November 30

Period	Time
1	8:00-8:45	(45 minutes)
2	8:49-10:51	(122 minutes)
3	10:55-11:30	(35 minutes)
4	11:34-12:19	(45 minutes)
5	12:23-1:08	(45 minutes)
6	1:12-1:57	(45 minutes)
7	2:01-2:36	(35 minutes)
8	2:40-3:15	(35 minutes)

Vote for Lane in the Walgreens Artistic Expressions Challenge

http://www.wizehive.com/voting/view/goldstar2012/8355/903519

Winter Break Employment Opportunity

Students, there are retailers looking for temporary employees for the holiday season.  Go to snagajob.com to search.  You don't need to register. Just type in your home zip code or Lane's (60618) to search for local jobs.  Need help?  See your counselor.

Spanish Proficiency Exam

Students, please remember to go take the Spanish speakers proficiency exam December 3rd, during 9th period in rooms 329 or 333.  If you have any questions you can see Senora Zuniga or Senora Oppice.  Please bring the letter you received in division and two #2 pencils.

Attention Lane Alumni!

Join our Alumni mailing list and stay up-to-date with all things Lane.  Visit lanetech.org/alumni.php

While you're there, submit a testimonial for our front page.  Go Lane, go!

GEMS Visit the Shedd Aquarium

On Monday, November 26, GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science) visited the Shedd Aquarium.  In addition to viewing the Jellies and Wild Reef exhibits, they participated in the Shedd's Learning Labs to further explore the field of Marine Biology.  In Mission Marine Habitat, the girls worked in groups to designate a marine protected area.  They collaborated, used problem solving skills, and analyzed and presented data in order to support their decisions.  In Exploring Pathology: Fish Dissection, students performed a necropsy in order to diagnose a striped bass.  They examined all parts of the fish, recorded their observations, and presented their findings.

Thanks to the Lane Tech PTSO, Shedd Aquarium, and Target Bus Fund Program for providing our students with this great opportunity!

GEMS Visit the Shedd Aquarium (photos)

Lane Staff Directory

If you didn't get a chance to come to our Open House or attend Report Card Pickup, you can still meet some of our wonderful Lane staff!  Visit the Lane Staff Directory (under "Contact Us" on the main page) and click on a name.  You can also search the page for names using ctrl+f on your Windows keyboard or cmd+f on your Mac keyboard.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in this year's Turkey Bowl!

Congratulations to the Staff as they begin another 10-year winning streak!  Check out the photos on the Lane Tech Twitter or Facebook page.

We wish you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving Day holiday.  We hope you have a great, relaxing holiday filled with good food and fellowship.  See you Monday!

Lane Sports Channel

Not able to catch the Lane Basketball Tournament?  Stream it live at http://lanetech.org/athletics/

Reminder: Food & Beverage Policy

Students should not be bringing coffee, sodas, etc. into the building before school or after lunch.  Additionally, no food or drinks should be brought to class.  Drinks will be confiscated by security.

Lane in the News

Lane Tech College Prep: Mayor Rahm Emanuel Visits Lane Tech To Tour Aquaponics & Stem Labs
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121119/submitted/121119832/

Lane Tech Receives Blue Ribbon Award
http://www.lawndalenews.com/2012/11/lane-tech-receives-blue-ribbon-award/

Congratulations to all the students who made the Q1 Honor Roll!

Visit www.lanetech.org and scroll down to "Announcements"

Make sure to give the students two thumbs up and a pat on the back!

Science & Mathematics Fair Judges

Interested in judging the Lane Science & Mathematics Fair on December 11?  Click here to sign up!

Club Yearbook Photo Schedule

Club Yearbook Photos will take place in the Auditorium from Monday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 21.

Access the schedule here: http://www.lanetech.org/club-photo-sched.pdf

Congratulations to the Lane Robotics Team!

The two Lane Robotics teams ended up as the top 3rd and 4th seeds for the elimination rounds.  The FIRST Robotics Competition is based on working with an alliance team, so Lane chose to have all the Lane teams work together through the elimination rounds.  The Robotics Team ended made it to the 3rd game of the Finals round and took 2nd place overall.

Since the top 4 alliances qualify for State, Lane will be competing for the title on December 8th at IIT.

Fall Report Card Pickup - Tues, Nov 13

Report card pickup will take place from noon to 6:15 pm.  During this time, teachers will be available for conferences.  You do not need to schedule an appointment.  Teachers will have a lunch break from 3:00 to 3:45.

Report cards can also be picked up from the main office between 8:00 am and 11:00 am.  After 11:00 am, parents should enter through the student lunchroom.  NO report cards will be distributed between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.


After picking up your report card, pick-up dinner at Homemade Pizza Co.  The 2039 W Roscoe location is donating proceeds on Tuesday, 11/13, from 1-9 pm to the Lane Tech Academic Center (LTAC) Springfield and Washington DC trips.  You can order ahead of time at www.homemadepizza.com.

Click here to view the flier for more information.

Friday, November 9 - Bell Schedule

Thursday, November 8 is a regular bell schedule.

The following is the bell schedule for Friday, November 9

Advisory 8:00-8:12 (12 Minutes)
1 8:16-8:36 (20 minutes)
2 8:40-9:00 (20 minutes)
3 9:04-9:24 (20 minutes)
7 9:28-9:48 (20 minutes)
8 9:52-10:12 (20 minutes)
4 10:16-10:38 (22 minutes)
5 10:42-11:04  (22 minutes)
6 11:08-11:30 (22 minutes)

FIRST Robotics Competition

Students interested in joining Lane's competitive robotics team should see Mr. Durham in room 214 after school. Lane Tech will be competing in the FIRST Robotics FRC competition at the UIC Pavilion in April. Go to usfirst.org and check out the FRC page for more information.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Visits Lane

Lane Tech was honored to have Mayor Rahm Emanuel visit the school on Friday, November 2.  Read more on www.lanetech.org underneath the "Top of the Totem Pole" features.

Happy November!

Fun Fact:
November is also referred to as Movember because since 2004, various charities have raised awareness and funds for men's health issues.  But why is it called Movember?  During the month of November, men from all over the world grow Mustaches in support of the Movember Foundation's goal to "change the face of men's health."

Website Updates:
-Principal's Page
-Top of the Totem Pole (with the addition of a "Teacher Feature")
-New and improved College and Career Center Website
-Curriculum Page
-Additional Lane RSS feeds