What s Happening With Sequoits

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1 September 2017 Important Dates Monday, September 4, No School Thursday, September 7, YMAD Breakfast, 6:45 am Thursday, September 7, Financial Aid Night Monday, September 11, Late Start Thursday, September 14, Progress Report 1 Monday, September 18, Late Start Wednesday, September 20, Board of Education Meeting Thursday, September 21, Parade, Pep Rally, Bonfire Saturday, September 23, Homecoming Dance Monday, September 25, Late Start Thursday, September 27, College Planning Night In This Issue Important Dates College Visits College Fairs Parent Teacher Conferences Sequoit Pride Cafeteria Menu

2 What s Happening With Sequoits English All English 1 and Reading Improvement students were tested in NWEA beginning the week of August 28. If your student was absent on testing day, we will find a make-up time later. Seniors have been working on college essays. The English department works in cooperation with Student Services to help students prepare the best essay they can write. If you or your student have any questions about this work, please contact the teacher. Other English classes are just getting started on first novels or first big writing assignments in the month of September. We enjoyed meeting our parents at Back-to-School night and hope your time in the English department was interesting.

3 Parent Teacher Conferences 2017

College Visits: Rockford University, September 6, 12:10 pm Northern Michigan University, September 6, 1:05 pm Savannah College of Art and Design, September 6, 2:00 pm University of South Alabama,

4 College Visits: Rockford University, September 6, 12:10 pm Northern Michigan University, September 6, 1:05 pm Savannah College of Art and Design, September 6, 2:00 pm University of South Alabama, September 7, 10:20 am St. Norbert s College, September 8, 11:15 am Elmhurst College, September 11, 1:25 pm Florida Atlantic University, September 12, 12:10 pm Albion College, September 13, 12:10 pm Michigan Tech University, September 13, 1:05 pm Columbia College, September 13, 2:00 pm St. Mary s College, September 14, 11:15 am California College of the Arts, September 14, 12:10 pm Marquette University, September 14, 1:05 pm Millikin University, September 19, 8:25 am College of Lake County, September 19, 9:25 am Johnson and Wales University, September 19, 11:15 am Mount Mary University, September 19, 2:00 pm University of Wisconsin-Madison, September 20, 8:25 am University of Alabama, September 20, 9:25 am Loyola University, September 20, 10:20 am Illinois College, September 21, 9:25 am Iowa State University, September 21, 10:20 am University of Illinois Springfield, September 22, 7:30 am University of Illinois-Chicago, September 25, 10:25 am Ripon College, September 26, 9:25 am Lawrence Technical College, September 26, 11:15 am University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, September 26, 12:10 pm Loras College, September 27, 7:30 am Knox College, September 27, 8:25 am Alverno College, September 27, 2:00 pm Cornerstone University, September 28, 8:25 am University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, September 28, 9:25 am University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, September 28, 10:20 am University of Wisconsin Parkside, September 29, 9: 25 am Interested in meeting with one of the college representatives? Sign up for a pass on Naviance! Students can view a complete list of colleges visiting on Naviance.

5 Chicago National College Fair Saturday, October 14, 2017 McCormick Place 11:00 am-3:00 pm Milwaukee National College Fair Sunday, October 15, 2017 Wisconsin Center 3:00 pm-6:00 pm College of Lake County College Fair Thursday, October 19, 2017 College of Lake County 6:00 pm 8:00 pm or call 703/ for more information Be prepared. Before the big day, visit nationalcollegefairs.org and scan through the list of colleges and universities that will be represented. Make a note of the schools that interest you the most, and plan to visit their booths at the fair. Are you looking for colleges that are close to home, or those that are far away? Are you interested in small, private schools, or large, public universities? Which of the institutions in attendance offer your projected major? Planning ahead can help you stay focused, said Cynthia Kaan, a Ferris State University (MI) admission officer. If you have certain schools you know you are interested in, don t limit yourself, but make learning about those schools your priority. Make your questions count. Like so many other things in life, a successful visit to a National College Fair is marked by quality, not quantity. In other words: Rather than focusing on collecting a brochure from every college booth, make it your goal to have in-depth conversations with a few of the college reps on hand. I encourage students to not just stop by the table and pick up a brochure, but rather engage the representative with a few questions, said Valencia Hamman, co-director of college counseling at La Jolla Country Day School (CA). That means you want to come into the fair with a list of questions so you re ready for that opportunity. Don t waste time on softball queries, such as Is your nursing program good? That s not a good question because it gets you nowhere no one is going to tell you that their program is terrible, or that it is struggling, Kaan said. If you re interested in a specific program, like nursing, ask college reps what sets their program apart from other colleges, or ask them to compare their nursing program with one at another college that you re considering. Keep an open mind. Take time to do a little exploring. Yes, it s important to plan ahead and select a few colleges you know you want to visit. But each fair draws representatives from 175 to 400 campuses. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe. You owe it to yourself to follow-up with colleges that catch your eye. Do your research, but also have an open mind, Hamman said. Sometimes students take time to talk with a representative from a school that they really hadn t considered before and it becomes a part of their list. Chatting with representatives from a variety of colleges can also help you cement your own preferences, Kaan noted. It s just as important to figure out what you don t want as it is to figure out what is really attractive to you, she said. Learn about the process What s the deal with college entrance tests? What do admission officers look for in a college essay? How can I find out if I m eligible for financial aid? No matter where you end up enrolling, you ll likely encounter at least one of these questions during the college application process. Use your visit to a National College Fair to get a head start. Check out the fair s education sessions, covering topics ranging from college costs, to student athlete eligibility and college selectivity. Each fair also includes a counseling center, oftentimes an invaluable resource for students with specialized interests. Do you love hands-on learning? Counselors can help you pinpoint colleges that provide research opportunities for undergraduates. There are resources available and there are people available who can help answer very individualized questions about the college search process, said Dana Lambert, a counselor at West Milford Township High School (NJ). Take advantage of their expertise. Follow up. Ask college reps for their contact information and be sure to follow up. Not always, but often, the representative that is attending the college fair is the representative that will end up reading your application, Hamman said. Keep in touch with them; reach out with thoughtful, intelligent questions. That demonstrates interest. For the colleges you want to know more about, schedule campus visits. Remember: Your trip to a college fair is the beginning not the end of your college search. Visiting a campus is by far the most important aspect of looking for a college, Kaan said. There s no other experience like it. It s the best way to find your perfect fit.

Nutrition News September 2017 Arbor Management, Inc. Featured Vegetable: The POTATO Potatoes are a great source of Energy!

Potatoes help skin & hair because they are packed with Vitamin C 1 potato = 45% of daily requirements The skin is packed with Fiber so try and skip the peeling!

Linguine Day September 16th Guacamole Day September 21st Banana Festival Day September 23rd Pot Pie Day September 26th Pancake Day Fallin into Family Fun Activities Fall is a great time to be active!

aspx) Pick Apples at a Local Orchard Rake the leaves in your yard and make a leaf maze or a huge pile and JUMP in it!

8 Nutrition News September 2017 Arbor Management, Inc. Featured Vegetable: The POTATO Potatoes are a great source of Energy! Providing our bodies with the fuel (carbohydrates) that help us perform at our best all day long. Did you know Potatoes provide more Potassium than a banana! Potatoes help skin & hair because they are packed with Vitamin C 1 potato = 45% of daily requirements The skin is packed with Fiber so try and skip the peeling! SEPTEMBER Food Celebrations : September 4th Macadamia Nut Day September 5th Cheese Pizza Day September 7th Acorn Squash Day September 13th Peanut Day September 14th Eat a Hoagie Day September 15th Linguine Day September 16th Guacamole Day September 21st Banana Festival Day September 23rd Pot Pie Day September 26th Pancake Day Fallin into Family Fun Activities Fall is a great time to be active! Ideas to keep your family moving : Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt in your Neighborhood ( Pick Apples at a Local Orchard Rake the leaves in your yard and make a leaf maze or a huge pile and JUMP in it! Go on a Family Bike Ride Easy Potato & Corn Soup Serves: 8 (8 oz bowl) Calories per Serving: 233 Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, cubed (peeling optional) 6 celery stalks, chopped 4 carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 6-8 cups low-sodium chicken or veggie broth 2 15 oz. cans of corn, drained *Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: 1. In a large pot, place the potatoes, celery, carrots, onions. 2. Pour in enough broth ( 6-8cups) to cover the vegetables. 1. Bring to a boil. 2. Mix in the corn. 3. Reduce heat to low-medium, and cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 4. Serve and Enjoy! Optional: Top it with bacon crumbles or diced ham. Valerie Wass, RDN, LDN R Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Arbor Management Inc.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9/1 Fiestada Mexican Pizza featuring.

raised Cage-Free and Grain-Fed with NO added Hormones/Steroids Fat Free or 1% Milk with NO Artificial Growth Hormones Whole Grain Rich products every day Many items baked instead of deep fried

Call Jeanne Wolf Food Service Director 847-838-7186 Jeanne.Wolff@chsd117.org Lunch $3.25 Milk 60 For more information or to Ask the Dietitian, check out our website!

Cheeseburger & Chips $4.25 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger 9/12 Cheeseburger 9/19 Crispy Chicken w/gravy 9/26 BBQ Rib* Sandwich Popcorn Chicken, Waffle Fries & Chili Lime Sauce $4.

50 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger 9/14 Pasta & Meatballs 9/21 Mac & Cheese V 9/28 Sloppy Joe Tailgate Appetizer Sampler $4.

25 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V *Pepperoni *Sausage *Pepperoni *Sausage *Pepperoni Mascot Salad Grilled Chicken

9 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9/1 Fiestada Mexican Pizza featuring... 9/4 Labor Day No School 9/5 Salisbury Steak 9/6 Mascot Burger 9/7 Pasta Primavera V 9/8 Pizza Bread V Arbor A+ Nutrition Standards: Encourage nutritious & delicious Fruits & Vegetables Chicken raised Cage-Free and Grain-Fed with NO added Hormones/Steroids Fat Free or 1% Milk with NO Artificial Growth Hormones Whole Grain Rich products every day Many items baked instead of deep fried Minimal Saturated Fat, Added Sugars, Artificial Ingredients, and Sodium whenever possible! ~Arbor Management~ Make Choices for a Healthy Lifestyle! Questions about the menu? Call Jeanne Wolf Food Service Director Jeanne.Wolff@chsd117.org Lunch $3.25 Milk 60 For more information or to Ask the Dietitian, check out our website! Home Style Meal Specials and Hot Sandwiches Pizzas Garden Fresh Sandwiches, Wraps and Grab N Go 9/11 French Toast Sticks V 9/18 All Beef Hot Dog 9/25 Breakfast Bagel Sandwich Bacon Double Cheeseburger & Chips $4.25 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger 9/12 Cheeseburger 9/19 Crispy Chicken w/gravy 9/26 BBQ Rib* Sandwich Popcorn Chicken, Waffle Fries & Chili Lime Sauce $4.50 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger 9/13 2 Soft Tacos 9/20 Pizza Burger 9/27 Nachos Grande Chicken, Bacon & Ranch on a Pretzel Roll $3.75 w/fries $4.50 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger 9/14 Pasta & Meatballs 9/21 Mac & Cheese V 9/28 Sloppy Joe Tailgate Appetizer Sampler $4.50 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger 9/15 Buffalo Chicken Wrap 9/22 Coney Island Corn Dog 9/29 Crispy Fish Sandwich V Jump Asian Bowl $4.25 Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburger Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V Italian Cheese V *Pepperoni *Sausage *Pepperoni *Sausage *Pepperoni Mascot Salad Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Power Pack V *BLT Wrap w/mayo Turkey & Cheese Sub Yogurt Parfait V Fresh Fruit Cup V Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Power Pack V Sticky Finger Chicken Wrap *Ham & Cheese Sub Yogurt Parfait V Fresh Fruit Cup V Garden Salad V Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Power Pack V Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wrap Turkey & Cheese Sub Yogurt Parfait V Fresh Fruit Cup V Southwest Salad Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Power Pack V Veggie Wrap V w/ranch Dressing *Ham & Cheese Sub Yogurt Parfait V Fresh Fruit Cup V Julienne Salad V Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Power Pack V Southwest Chicken Wrap w/chipotle Ranch Turkey & Cheese Sub Yogurt Parfait V Fresh Fruit Cup V Potatoes Did you know a potato has twice as much potassium as a banana? Comprehensive nutrition and allergy guides are available in the Foodservice Office Go Eagles! Go Sequoits! Cheer them on with a Tailgate Appetizer Sampler Plate $4.50 V=vegetarian *Contains or may contain pork ingredients. Menu changes may be necessary. Notice will be given when possible.

10 Business Membership Plans Our generous business members make a huge impact on the Sequoit community! In addition to unlocking many benefits, your contributions help fund student opportunities pay for spirit-building projects such as painting home of the Sequoits on the Route 173 water tower and make it easier to install capitalintensive fundraising projects such as the Pathway of Excellence. We offer Business Memberships and Elite Business Memberships. Only four Elite Business Memberships are available per year. Elite Business Members logos appear on the ACHS stadium scoreboard, the Sequoit Pride website, and Sequoit Signals newsletter. Antioch s new stadium is no longer a football-only facility, and that means your ad will be seen by local families year-round during: Freshman, JV, and Varsity Football Boys Soccer & Girls Soccer Girls Field Hockey Boys Freshman, JV, and Varsity Lacrosse (ACHS and Lakes) Boys and Girls Track and Field AUGS Track and Field Numerous district, conference, and regional sporting events Homecoming pep rally & Kick Off Night Physical Education Classes Order Now at Questions? Contact Diane Baker at sequoit.boosters@chsd117.org Business Member ELITE Business Member Full color business logo produced and installed on scoreboard with front lighting (ad size: 2 x4 ) no YES Advertisement in prominent position throughout sequoitpride.com (300x300 pixels, clickable to your website) no YES Acknowledgment in Sequoit Signals newsletter no YES Membership kit (string bag, lanyard with pass holder, spirit towel, yard sign, & more) YES YES D117 Family Activities Pass ** YES YES Business Name on banner in gym lobby and at all home football games YES YES Business Name announced during halftime of all home football games YES YES Business Logo appears on sequoitpride.com YES YES Minimum Annual Donation $500 $2,500 ** The D117 Family Activities Pass includes: Family admission for 4 to a showing of each of the Fine Arts Department plays or musicals at both Antioch AND Lakes (~6 events per year) Family admission to ALL home sporting events at Antioch AND Lakes stadiums Family admission to ALL home sporting events at Antioch AND Lakes gymnasiums

11 Business Membership Order Form ACCOUNT TYPE o Business Member (minimum donation: $500) o Elite Business Member (minimum donation: $2500) ACCOUNT INFORMATION Business Name Contact Name Address Mailing Address City State Zip Phone PAYMENT Pay online at OR: o send me an invoice o cash enclosed o check enclosed, payable to Sequoit Pride o pay by Visa/MasterCard/Discover: CARDHOLDER NAME CARD NUMBER EXPIRES CVV BILLING ZIP CODE AD SPECIFICATIONS Website Logo (all members) digital file, preferably vector art (AI, EPS, PDF, PNG) Website Ad (Elite embers) 300x300 pixels web-optimized JPG * 100 KB maximum file size * no animation no video Sequoit Pride reserves the right to prohibit inappropriate content Scoreboard (Elite members) digital file, preferably vector art (AI, EPS, PDF, PNG) RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT to the ACHS office or mail to Sequoit Pride, 1133 Main Street, Antioch, IL * You can compress and optimize your JPG file at

12 Become a Sequoit Pride Member Hundreds of parents, guardians, community members, teachers, administrators, and business owners are working together to give ACHS students as many opportunities as possible. Together, we are the Sequoit Pride booster club. Sequoit Pride promotes and encourages the academic, artistic, athletic, and extra-curricular pursuits of student life at Antioch Community High School. We enhance school spirit throughout the school and community through the provision of resources and financial assistance to their organized activities. Our initiatives are created, coordinated, and staffed by people like you who made the decision to step up, volunteer, and make our community a better place. Will you help us help the students? SEQUOIT PRIDE BOOSTER CLUB MEMBER ANTIOCH COM MUNITY HIGH SCHOOL MEMBER BENEFITS: Cardinal Gray Sequoit SuperFan Staff Alumni alumni membership (one school year) family membership (one school year) - - ACHS window decal Member Kit: string bag, stadium seat cushion, and mystery items* Sequoit Pride yard sign family name on Booster Banner at home football games and in the Commons District 117 Family Activities Pass % off coupon for spirit wear one auction-only ticket to The Main Event YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION $25 $50 $100 $150 $10 $10 Sequoit Pride is the informal name for SP Booster Club, Inc. which is a 501(c)3 organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. 1. CHOOSE A MEMBERSHIP LEVEL: Cardinal ($25) Gray ($50) Sequoit ($100) SuperFan ($150) Staff ($10) Alumni ($10) Business (contact Bart Winkler at for more information) Ask your employer if they offer matching contributions! 2. SEQUOIT AND SUPERFAN MEMBERS: To have your name included on the Booster Banner, Sequoit and SuperFan membership applications must be received by August 20, Indicate the Family Name you wish to appear on the Banner: THE FAMILY 3. D117 FAMILY ACTIVITIES PASS DETAILS FOR SUPERFANS: The District 117 Family Activities Pass allows admission of your immediate family members, as defined below, to all District 117 (ACHS and LCHS) home athletic and drama events (limit one performance per fine arts event). Pass excludes IHSA Tournament Events and Special Event Fundraisers. Pass is not transferable. Pass must be shown at each event. If you do not have your pass, you will be charged admission. The Pass was approved by the school board to include parents/guardians and their children living in one household. Children has been defined as children living at home, students away at college but still dependent on parent(s) or guardian, adopted children, and children of blended families; married children and their spouses are not eligible. Also, other family members, such as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandparents or other friends of the family are not to be included on the Pass. A fee will be charged for additional cards or to re-issue lost cards. I/We hereby agree to abide by the parameters set forth in purchasing the District 117 Family Activities Pass: Signature Date 4. YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION: Parent/Guardian Name LAST FIRST Address Mailing Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Student Name(s) LAST FIRST GRAD YEAR Student Name(s) LAST FIRST GRAD YEAR 5. PAYMENT: Pay online at OR: send me an invoice cash enclosed check enclosed, payable to Sequoit Pride pay by Visa/MasterCard/Discover: CARDHOLDER NAME CARD NUMBER EXPIRES CVV BILLING ZIP CODE mail a tax deductible receipt to my home address 6. THANK YOU! May Sequoit Pride include your family name on sequoitpride.com under our Valued Booster Members listing? yes no 7. RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT to the ACHS office or mail to Sequoit Pride, 1133 Main Street, Antioch, IL * Contents of the Sequoit Pride Package may vary based on availability.

January 1-7. Week 01. Tuesday 2. Monday 1. Wednesday 3. Thursday 4. Saturday 6. Friday 5. Sunday 7. January December 2017.

January 1-7. Week 01. Tuesday 2. Monday 1. Wednesday 3. Thursday 4. Saturday 6. Friday 5. Sunday 7. January December 2017. January 1-7 Week 01 25 5 6 7 Monday 1 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Winter Break ~ No Attendance Tuesday 2 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Teacher Institute Day Wednesday 3 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Breakfast...;Biscuit & Gravy or