Happy Holidays

Happy holidays to our Lane Tech community!  It's been a great 2017 and we look forward to 2018!

Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule

LTMaker Lab Bazaar

All items in the LTMakers Bazaar are designed, prototyped, made and managed by Innovation and Creation Lab students. 100% of the profits go to resources for students and professional development opportunities for the Lane Tech Computer Science department. For now, all orders are placed by contacting the group via the information on their product page. Everything culminates with a bazaar on Thursday, December 21st from 3:30-5:30pm in the Lane Tech cafeteria. It is open to the public and is a great way to get limited release holiday gifts. Plus, everything is made with awesome tools like laser cutters, 3D printers, 3D carvers, and vinyl cutters :). Students will be making and selling their products all the way through the end of next week, before and after the Bazaar. 

This site is always live and changing. Each student group has control of their own product slides that you see. This allows them to update details, options, customizations, and more whenever they are ready. If you see something you're interested in, simply reach out to that group through their contact information on their product slide, or stop by the Bazaar and hope there are still some left :) 

bit.ly/ltmakers (click on Bazaar Catalog up top)

Winter Music Concerts

This week the Lane Tech Music Department presents three winter concerts.  See the schedule below:

Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. - Lane Tech Choirs
Thursday, December 14 at 7 p.m. - Lane Tech Orchestras
Friday, December 15 at 7 p.m. - Lane Tech Bands

All performances will be in the auditorium.  Tickets are $5 and Lane students (with an ID) can pay $3.  Children under 5 years of age are free.

Angst Documentary Showing

Lane Tech is showing the 50 minute documentary Angst, a film that centers around anxiety and mental health issues in teenagers, on Tuesday, December 5 at 6 p.m. in the Lane auditorium.  We will have a Q&A session after sponsored by NAMI, a local mental health organization, that serves local families.  We hope you will join us as we look at these serious issues in our teenager community. Please see the flier here.

Key Club Blood Drive

The Key Club Blood Drive is today and tomorrow in Lane's auditorium! Come give blood and save a life! You may make an appointment outside the stage door!

Happy Thanksgiving

The Lane Tech administration wishes all Lane families and all staff members a very happy Thanksgiving!  We hope you enjoy the break with loved ones.  We are thankful for our school community!

Student News Communication

Chicago Public Schools has temporarily disbanded our ability to send communication via our current communication system.  Therefore, student news will now be posted on the website.  We will alert the community when we can send the emails out again.  Thank you for your patience.

Student News 11-17-17

Good morning students! We hope you have a great weekend!

Important Links:

• Student News Request SY1718

Daily News:

Key Club Blood Drive:

• The Lane Tech Key Club is holding sign ups for the blood drive on 11/17, 11/20 and 11/21 during all lunch periods outside of the lunch room! Come sign up to give blood on November 27th or 28th. You will get signed out of two class periods if you donate!  16 years and above, parent signature required.

#LThankful:

• As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we thought we would spread some holiday cheer around the building by taking pictures with people in the building for whom we are thankful.  We are using the tag #LThankful to promote on social media (as well as #LaneTech1440).  We are placing three different #LThankful frames around the school (see samples below) for you to grab a friend, favorite colleague or staff member, favorite teacher, or just someone random to take a picture with in the frame.  We would love for you to post on social media or send to Mrs. Hanly at schanly@cps.edu to send out in the student news for all to see!  The frames will be in the main office, by the security podium in the lunchroom, and by the security desk by Door M.  Please take a moment between now and 11/21 to take a picture (or many!) and show the Lane Tech community whom you give thanks for!  

Unplugged Attendance:

• Today is the last day to make any attendance changes for unplugged. If you are marked unexcused, please come to the Attendance Office with your ticket stub. 
  On Monday, demerits will be given. 

#LThankful:

• Don't forget to take a picture with a friend or staff member for whom you are thankful!  Frames are available in the main office, by Door M, and by the student lunchroom security podium.  Post to social media using the hashtags #LThankful and LaneTech1440!  You can also send pictures to schanly@cps.edu to be shared here!

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Attendance Prize:

• Attendance is very important and for your awesome work on having 95%-100% attendance, Lane Tech earned the opportunity to visit the SkyDeck Tour at the Willis Tower on Tuesday, November 28th. Lane Tech had the highest attendance in the month of October in our Network, thanks to you! 

Please fill out the information below if you believe you met the attendance requirement of achieving a 95%-100% attendance rate. It's FIRST COME FIRST SERVE for the first 38 students that sign up and qualify. A confirmation email will be sent to you if you have been selected. Again, THANK YOU and keep up the GREAT work! Go Lane Go!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4K-1LmaE-LUb_o836jlLVrQIdlJjSrxHtUjh_OK20-FJqww/viewform

Athletics  :

Boys Basketball:

• The Lane Tech boys' basketball program is looking for a new PA announcer for all of our home games.  Listed below are the dates of all of our home games along with the opponents and times.  Please contact Coach LoGalbo if interested.

11/20: vs. Jones at 5:00pm

11/21: vs. Urban Prep at 5:00pm

11/22: vs. Niles North at 5:00pm

11/24: vs. TBD

12/4: vs. Addison Trail at 5:00pm

12/6: vs. MLA at 5:00pm

12/13: vs. Foreman at 5:00pm

12/20: vs. Lincoln Park at 5:00pm

1/10: vs. Alcott at 5:00pm

1/19: vs. Roosevelt at 5:00pm

1/26: vs. Mather at 5:00pm

2/3: vs. Glenbrook South at 2:00pm

• Please see the 2017-2018 basketball schedule below.

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College and Career:

Extra-Curricular News:

Ongoing News:

Yearbook:

• It's not too late to view & purchase your school picture! Visit the VIP Website: https://www.vipis.com/
  Type in your School Name
  Click on "School Portraits View & Order"
  Enter Student's Last Name & ID Number
  Image will appear and order can be placed
  
  If there are any questions regarding a School Picture Package, feel free to call our School Picture Dept at (262) 375-9633.

School Portraits Information

Think Pink:

• Think Pink Club, a breast cancer awareness club, is raising money for Breast Cancer research! We are selling long-sleeve pink Think Pink T-Shirts for $15! All profits will go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Please click HERE to order a shirt, it's for a great cause! 

Writers Needed:

• Do you have strong political views? Do you think your views are accepted? Do you want to share your opinion?
  
  
  Fill out the form below that will be helpful to writing a potential article for The Warrior. 
  
  
  https://goo.gl/forms/PCYv4Uk8uxHsboPC2

Women of Lane Tech:

• Women of Lane Tech is a version of a community photo-blog project, Women of Chicago, which embarks on a mission to raise awareness of the pioneering women that you may encounter during a typical school day. The purpose of a nomination is to showcase women that serve as an inspiration to you through their talents, accomplishments, and general awesomeness! Please limit yourself to a maximum of two nominations. Questions may be directed to dpchruszcz@cps.edu. 

The link:

https://goo.gl/forms/Ni2Q312bQlImGNzB3

Technovation: 

• Any girls interested in creating Mobile-Apps? Great, no prior experiences needed. Please see the attached flyer: 

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Yearbook Order:

• Click below for information on ordering a yearbook!

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 Yearbook Order Flyer Nov-Dec.pdf

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IMPORTANT DATE for CIEE, International Summer Program Applications:

• If you are interested in one of the many CIEE international summer programs, December 1st is the best time to submit your application! The largest share of scholarships is awarded to students who submit a completed application on/before December 1st.

Take time with your essays! They are an important factor for CIEE administration when deciding acceptance to programs and awarding scholarships.

Research opportunity for current sophomores and juniors at the University of Chicago:

• Attached are a number of fliers for summer research programs. Each flier has the URL for the website where you can access application information. The Chicago EYES on Cancer website also has a link to the registration page for the open house at MSI on November 18th. Applicants’ families are welcome to the open house, and all attendees will be given free admission to the museum. However, please note that the open house is not at all mandatory. Reach out to Megan Mekinda at mmekinda@bsd.uchicago.edu with any questions. 

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 flier researcHStart - Lauren O'Malley.pdf

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 flier EYES students - Lauren O'Malley.pdf

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 MSI open house flier - Lauren O'Malley.pdf

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#ChicagoStandUp Rally:

• The fourth annual #ChicagoStandUp Rally to stand up to the gun violence in our city is set for Sunday, November 19th beginning at 10:00am here at Lane Tech.  The rally will begin with a general assembly in Gym 1 and will conclude with a march around campus to spread awareness to our community that Lane Tech takes a stand against gun violence.

Here is a brief background on the rally:

Background:

On October 17th, 2014, Coach Nick LoGalbo’s cousin, Darrin Hollingshead, was shot

senselessly through the head and the spine. Darrin fought for his life and it has been

a miracle to see his progress over the past three years.

In November 2014, we organized a large rally with the support of former Chicago

Bulls (currently with the New York Knicks) star Joakim Noah and his organization

(The Noah’s Arc Foundation). We had hundreds of people gather to offer their

support to stand up to violence. We had some outstanding speakers in the

gymnasium and we then marched with signs in solidarity all wearing our shirts to

fight for our cause. After our first rally, we ended up on the news and the word

began to spread about our mission. We are excited to continue our efforts for the

fourth year in a row on November 19th.

Darrin is the inspiration for this rally, which now serves as a conduit of all “peace

agents” in our city working to put an end to gun violence.  The Lane Tech community, the CUAV (Coaches United Against Violence) and the participants of The Battle of

the Bridge Tournament will stand behind the #ChicagoStandUp campaign to end

gun violence every year and will work to raise awareness.  

We will have our on-line shop open beginning today (10/25) and ending next Wednesday (11/1). There will be no gear available at the rally so this will be your only opportunity to buy the gear for the rally.  If you place an order, your order will be available for pickup in the athletic office beginning November 15th.

Here is the direct link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/login/STAND2017

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Volunteer Opportunities:

Resources:

Counseling/Student Support Resources:

• Please see below the extensions for counselors, deans, social worker and school psychologist.

Counselors

Ms. Andros: Room 212 ext. 45428

Ms. Atkocaitis: Room 212 ext. 45524

Ms. Bantz: Room 135 ext. 45432

Ms. Blanton-Morgan: Room 212 ext. 45654

Ms. Carqueville: Room 135 ext. 45650

Ms. Console: Room 212 ext. 45417

Ms. Constantine: Room 212 ext. 45522

Ms. Fuhrmann: Room 212 ext. 45425

Mr. Hoof: Room 212 ext. 45419

Ms. Reed: Room 212 ext. 45406

High School Deans

Mr. Lopez (Class of 2021 and Class of 2020): Room 341 A ext. 45672

Mr. Milsap (Class of 2019 and Class of 2018): Room 127 ext. 45420

Social Worker

Mr. Cox: Room 213 ext. 45671

Psychologist:

Ms. Gilson: Room 213 ext. 45684

School Nurses:

Terry Oquendo: Room 116 ext. 45660

Bianca Salgado: Room 116 ext. 45660

Assistant Principals:

Mr. Ara (Building Facilities, Lunchroom, Security, Tech, World language, Computer Science, PE/ROTC): Ext. 45885

Mr. Bell (Medical, Omega, Math, History): Ext. 45651

Ms. Hanly (Communication, LTAC, Student Activities, Culture and Climate, Deans, Music, Art, Drama): Ext. 45404

Ms. Hart (Personnel, Diverse Learners, Counseling, Family Income, Admissions, College and Career): Ext. 45661

Ms. Hildebrandt (Programming, Testing, Service Learning, Alpha, Science): Ext. 45546

Ms. Thompson (Attendance, Tutoring, SAT, Omega, Records, Literacy, English): Ext. 45674

English Department Study Abroad in Australia and New Zealand

The English Department Study Abroad Program is going to Australia and New Zealand this summer! Please join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, 15 November at 6:00pm in Room 137. Check out the itinerary at explorica.com: click on "Register for a Tour" and type in Jennings-8785. If you are unable to attend but would like additional information, please email Ms. Jennings at smjennings.cps.edu.

Report Card Pick Up/Parent Conferences

Parent conferences will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 12-6 p.m. Parents may pick up their child's report card any time from 7:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. in the student lunchroom.  Teachers will be available in their classrooms from 12-6 p.m. for any parent who wishes to have a brief conference.

Lane Tech Unplugged

Lane Tech's annual Unplugged show is coming up 11/9 during periods 6-8.  Tickets are for sale in the band office (room 444) and during the first 20 minutes of lunch periods 4 & 5.  Student performers for this concert showcase a variety of acoustic musical styles! Come check out this great event!

School Improvement Day 11-3-17

There is a school improvement day this Friday, 11/3/17.  This is a non-attendance day for students.

Open House Tours

Lane Tech Academic Center: The first tour starts at 9:00am and the last tour starts at 10:15. 

High School: The First tour starts at 12:00pm and last tour starts at 2:30pm.

All tours will be led by current Lane Tech students. We look forward to seeing you! 

Lane Tech Open House

Lane Tech's Open House is this Sunday, October 29, 2017.  The academic center open house is from 9-11 a.m. and the high school open house is from 12-3 p.m.  All attendees must enter through the back of the auditorium.  Please join us to learn why our school is one of the top schools in the state!

Blithe Spirit Fall Drama Production

The Lane Tech Drama Department presents the fall production of Blithe Spirit, a play by Noel Coward.  See below for details! Please come out and support our Lane student actors!

Blithe Spirit Production Information

Hauntcert

3rd Annual Halloween HAUNTcert this Friday, October 20th 

for this year's theme of Spooky Songs & Stories!

 Featuring the Lane Tech Sinfonietta Orchestra and Symphonic Band

 Concert starts at 7 PM until 8 PM, with trick-or-treating and kids activities before the show from 5:30-7

 Costume contest for all ages will be held during the concert

 Adults and students are $1; all children 12 and under in costume are free!

Lane Staff and their children also receive free admission 

Additional donations are welcome! All ticket sales and donations for this event are being used toward purchasing acoustic shells for the Lane Tech stage.

Any questions can be directed to Devon Morales at dreedy1@cps.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Boys Soccer Championships October 14, 2017

Come support the Boys Soccer Varsity and JV teams as they face Washington H.S. and Solorio H.S. in the city championships!  The City Championship game

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 will be held at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy (250 East 111th Street), Chicago, IL 60628 on Saturday, October 14th.

JV:

Game Time: 10:00am

Lane vs. 

​Solorio

Varsity:

Game Time: 12:00pm

Lane vs. Washington

Kelly Watson Wins Free Cubs Playoff Tickets

Watch this video to see Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs presenting senior softball player, Kelly Watson, with 4 playoff tickets to watch the Cubs face the Washington Nationals!  Thank you Chicago Cubs for giving to the Lane community!

Cubs Ticket Presentation

Shop for Schools

Please check out the flier below which details discounts at local stores and restaurants for Thursday, October 5.  Proceeds go to Lane!  Support the school and the local community!

Pep Rally Bell Schedule 10-6-17

Please see below for the special bell schedule for Friday, October 6, for pep rally.

Pep Rally Bell Schedule

October 6, 2017

1	8:00 – 8:35 a.m.	35 minutes
2	8:40 – 9:15 a.m.	35 minutes
Advisory	9:20 – 11:15 a.m.	115 minutes
3	11:20 – 11:55 a.m.	35 minutes
4	12:00 – 12:35 p.m.	35 minutes
5	12:40 – 1:15 p.m.	35 minutes
6	1:20 – 1:55 p.m.	35 minutes
7	2:00 – 2:35 p.m.	35 minutes
8	2:40 – 3:15 p.m.	35 minutes

Lane Tech Spirit Week

Please see below for Lane's Spirit Week days for Homecoming!

PSAT Pre-Gridding October 4, 2017 Special Bell Schedule

Please see below for the special bell schedule on Wednesday, October 4 for PSAT pre-gridding.

PSAT Pre-Gridding  Schedule

October 4, 2017

1	8:00 – 8:40 a.m.	40 minutes
2	8:45 – 9:25 a.m.	40 minutes
Advisory	9:30 – 10:30 a.m.	60 minutes
3	10:35 – 11:15 a.m.	40 minutes
4	11:20 – 12:05 p.m.	45 minutes
5	12:10 – 12:55 p.m.	45 minutes
6	1:00 – 1:45 p.m.	45 minutes
7	1:50 – 2:30 p.m.	40 minutes
8	2:35 – 3:15 p.m.	40 minutes