1. “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more.  If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”
– Oprah Winfrey
JANUARY 31, 2017
TUESDAY

2. Course selection for the 2017-2018 school year
now - February 3
your appointment date and time were ed to you, so please be sure to check your . You can also find a listing of appointment dates and times posted outside of the Counseling Office and in the cafeteria.
Please see your counselor immediately if you know your scheduled time will not work for you or if you miss your appointment.

3. Month of Black History 2017
Let's kick off the month of Black History 2017 with a classroom poster challenge!  Starting today, each classroom will be receiving a complimentary poster board with details. Bragging rights to the winners, announced on February 21st, when we will select the top three classes for a classroom prize, based on the following criteria; Theme, Imagery and Originality and Artistic Layout.  

4. Outdoor Adventure Club
Red Devils, come to the Outdoor Adventure Club and hear about our upcoming events: like a 2nd ski tip or a trip to go indoor rock climbing! All are welcome! Thursday, February 2 7:30 am Room 190

5. Mock trial
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team for finishing 2nd at the Kane County competition this weekend. Earning individual honors was junior Alex Choi for Outstanding Witness.

6. food drive competition
HCS Family Services Junior Board will be running a food drive competition vs LT next week from January 30th to February 2nd Please bring in a nonperishable food item and drop it off in one of the big red bins that will be placed around school. Let’s pack the bins all week and pack the place on Friday!

7. Boys’ gymnastics
Freshman boys and anyone interested in gymnastics there will be an interest meeting Wednesday Feb. 1 3:15pm gymnastics gym Learn more about gymnastics, the gymnastics season and the Red devil gymnastics program. If you cannot attend see coach Wanner after school in the gymnastics gym.

8. Homework lab Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Room 124D
3:15 - 4:00 pm
Please contact Mrs. Gallagher in Room 128 for more information

9. Happy birthday January 31, 2017 William Belk Maxwell Snodgrass
Frank Ciancio
William Dodson
Michelle Hoisova
Sarah Hughes
Laura Libera
Maxwell Snodgrass
Ms. Karen Jackowiak
Bernard Wong

10. The Winter dance is coming soon!
Get ready for dancing and ice skating on a synthetic ice skating rink
Saturday, February 4
7:30-10:30 pm
We will provide you with the ice skates
Dance tickets will be $10
sold during lunches this week

14. SAVE THE DATES!!!! Summer School 2017
SAVE THE DATES!!!!
Summer School 2017
Semester 1: Thursday, June 8th 2017-Wednesday, June 28th 2017
Semester 2: Thursday, June 29th 2017-Friday, July 21st 2017 
(no school July 3 & 4)
8:00am-1:00pm   
Enrichment Session Dates 2017
Session 1: Monday, June 12th Thursday June 29th 2017 (Mon-Thurs only)
Session 2: Wednesday, July 5th 2017-Friday, July 21st 2017 (Mon-Fri)
*8:00am-10:30am & 10:30am-1:00pm session times available (see course schedule in February for session details) 
Check the website in February for course offerings and descriptions!
Questions? Summer School Principal Mrs. Owens at

15. Pick up a snack before heading to your after school activities.
Cafeteria Snack Line
Open daily until 3:30 p.m.
Pick up a snack before heading to your after school activities.