Lane Tech Computer Science Teacher Visited Capitol Hill

Lane Tech Computer Science teacher Jeff Solin was on Capitol Hill last week representing the community partnership between the Array of Things project and Lane Tech. Along with the Charlie Catlett, the director of the AoT, Jeff presented to and on behalf of the director of the NSF to various members of congress. The goal of the event was to showcase projects that exemplify the benefits of the science they fund, in particular for AoT, the benefits for people living in cities. Array of Things, a partnership between the University of Chicago, the City of Chicago, and Argonne National Laboratory, is harnessing new technologies to provide air quality and environmental measurements at a neighborhood level.  Data from sensors will be published openly through the City of Chicago’s interactive data portal for residents, and will also be made available for free through programming interfaces to allow anyone to create new applications.  One of the first applications is “Turning Sky,” created by Luftwerk using LED lighting on a major bridge to visually indicate air quality for bikers and pedestrians on Chicago's popular Bloomingdale Trail. Lane Tech High School works with Array of Things scientists to teach students how to design and use sensor systems to gather data and analyze that data to answer science questions.  Over 300 students have taken or are currently taking the course so far. Lane Tech is currently in it's second iteration of the curriculum which was designed by the AoT team and Lane Tech Computer Science teachers Jeff Solin and Daniel Law.

NSF's Arc of Science Media Announcement:

https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=191047

ATTN: Parents and Student-Athletes,

ATTN: Parents and Student-Athletes,

Jack Renkens, National Recruiting Expert who has been featured on numerous TV and radio shows across the country is coming to our school. You and your student-athlete are invited to attend this "CAN'T MISS" opportunity on:

Wednesday​​, February 22, 2017​​ at 7:00 p.m.​
Lane Tech College Prep - Auditorium​​

What is Recruiting Realities?

A presentation by Jack Renkens to coaches, counselors, student-athlete and their families that runs approximately 50 minutes. Jack has been assisting parents and student athletes for more than 30+ years, empowering their student-athletes by revealing the real process behind college recruiting.

What's in it for our students?

Reality. For many high school players, it's the ultimate dream: to earn an athletic scholarship to play their favorite sport at the collegiate level. Jack knows that more of your kids CAN play in college if they understand their options. So, how do you go about doing this? Jack will give the families the straight talk on actual scholarship offers, NCAA Eligibility Center, Recruiting Letters, home recruiting visits, official paid visits, traveling clubs, summer showcases, and much, much more!

Want to know more?

See for yourself! Take a few minutes and view a sample preview of Jack speaking at an event. We think you'll agree that Jack will deliver the truth about playing sports all with honestly, humor and impact.

See Jack in Action! Watch his videos on our website: www.recruitingrealities.com/videos

Thanks for taking the time to view the above... See you at the presentation!

Advisory Change and Report Card Distribution

Advisory will be held on Wednesday, February 15.  We will distribute semester 1 report cards at that time.

Winter Musical - Little Shop of Horrors

Lane Tech’s 2017 spring drama production is Little Shop of Horrors. It’s a horror/comedy/rock musical starring Lane Tech students and a giant carnivorous plant! Performed by Lane Tech’s Band, Alan Menken’s score takes its cue from early 60s rock, doo-wop, and Motown. Please attend a performance and support your classmates.

Show times are:

     Wednesday, February 15th            3:45 pm

Thursday, February 16th                3:45 pm

Friday, February 17th                     7:00 pm

Saturday, February 18th                 7:00 pm

Tickets are $8 each and will be sold in front of the auditorium after 8th period every school day starting on Wednesday, February 15th and continuing through the play dates. On 7:00 pm show days, tickets are sold outside the auditorium at 6:00 pm.

Semester 2 Tutoring Schedule

Please click here for the Semester 2 Tutoring Schedule.

Black History Month Events

Please join BSA as we celebrate Black History Month. We have many events planned for this month:

• Bundle Up Warm Clothes Drive 2/1 - 2/28
• Movie Night on 2/10 in Room 113 at 3:45 pm
• Art Gallery Collection Showcasing African American Art 2/13 - 3/3 Room 147
• Alumni Male Mentors Kick Off on 2/17 in Room 113 at 3:45 pm
• The 8th Annual T.A.S.T.E. on 2/24 in the Auditorium.   

Finals Week Study Sessions and Stress Relief Opportunities

9th and 10th graders:

Are you feeling the stress of upcoming finals? If so, join us for our De-Stress with Art workshop on Monday, January 23rd, in the Cafeteria from 3:15pm until 4pm. Expressive arts therapy can be used to relieve stress or tension, to improve one's emotional state or well-being, as a creative outlet, or as a mode of self-discovery. Attend this interactive session to de-stress before finals week! See attached flier.

Freshmen Finals Week Study Sessions:

Attention all 9th graders: Your very first round of final exams is upon you! Please come to the Freshman Finals After School Study Sessions the week before Final Exams and alleviate some of that stress!  

 

Teachers and counselors will be available to answer questions and help students in a variety of courses from 3:15pm-4:15pm in the Cafeteria on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (January 24th, 25th, and 26th). Tables for independent or group study will also be available. Snacks will be provided!