LTAC May Parent Meeting Agenda

• Washington DC Announcements

1. 1. 1. 2019 Mandatory Parent and Student  Pre-Departure Meeting Thursday May 2 6PM in student cafeteria
      2. 2020 Parent Informational Meeting at 5:15PM in the student cafeteria

• NWEA Testing

1. 1. 1. May 15, 16, 17 Math
         1. No calculator
      2. May 20, 21, 22 English
      3. May 23, 24 Make Up or Extension
         1. All testing done in math class only or english class only
      4. Practice tests are available online
      5. Students will be reviewing 2018 scores and goals in the next few weeks

• May 14 8th Grade Day of Service

1. 1. Labagh Woods
   2. Feed My Starving Children
   3. Humble Design
      1. COLLECTION DRIVE: see attached PDF for full info
         1. Bed Kit Materials
            1. Twin sheets, twin comforters, small table lamps, throw blankets, throw pillows, artwork, laundry baskets, rugs, etc.
   4. Breakthrough Ministries
      1. COLLECTION DRIVE: see attached PDF for full info
         1. Trunk Party Items
            1. Essentially ALL household items, toiletry items, school supplies etc.
   5. 8:00AM-3:15PM (schedules and information coming soon)

We are in need of MANY chaperones! Please email me if you are available on that day!

1. 1. 1. This will complete the 9th Grade English Service Learning Project requirement if students choose to use it
         1. Students can also choose their own outside service learning separate from this day if they want.  They will still participate on May 14, however.
      2. Cost of Transportation

• There is a $20.00 transportation cost due to Mr. Markese or Ms. Jencius with the permission slip by Monday, May 6.

WE ARE IN NEED OF CHAPERONES! PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP IF YOU CAN ATTEND AND HAVE  A PREFERENCE AS TO WHICH LOCATION 🙂

• May 14 Illinois Holocaust Museum Field Trip — 7th Graders

1. 1. Permission slip emailed
   2. Return to Academy teacher by Tuesday May 7 with $20 fee.

WE ARE IN NEED OF CHAPERONES! PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP IF YOU CAN ATTEND AND HAVE  A PREFERENCE AS TO WHICH LOCATION 🙂

5. End of the Year 8th Grade Graduation  and Special Dates

• • 8th Grade Finals Schedule
    • Thursday, June 6: English & World Studies (ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE JUNE 6)
    • Friday, June 7: Math (ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE JUNE 7)
    • Monday, June 10: Chemistry (ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE JUNE 10)

• ALL make up work must be turned in on day of final exam–no exceptions.  There is no wiggle room for late or make up work to be turned in AFTER the day of the final exam in any given class

• Wednesday June 12:
  • Graduation practice 8-9:30AM
  • Spirit of Chicago Boat Cruise  11AM-1PM
    • Dress code: semi-formal attire that meets Lane Tech dress code
  • Students will receive their cap and gown, and 9 graduation tickets when we return from the boat cruise
• Thursday June 13:
  • No school for 8th graders
  • Graduation Ceremony 5:00PM (doors open at 4:40pm)
    • Students MUST arrive by 4:30PM and will be ready to walk by 4:45PM

6. Night books

1. 7th graders will begin reading Night by Ellie Wiesel soon.
2. If you need to purchase a copy (meaning you did NOT pay the book fee at the beginning of the year) please do so by Monday, May 6.

7. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Academy Lessons

1. Students are teaching various chapters of the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens throughout the next few weeks
2. CLICK HERE for the group project details
3. Based on rubric here is what can be earned:
   1. The May 14 Field Trip
   2. Lunch in the Memorial Garden or front lawn sometime in June, weather permitting
   3. If your student does not participate or is continuously disruptive, they will not earn enough points for one or both of the incentives.

8. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HISTORY FAIR CITY WINNERS WHO COMPETED AT STATE THURSDAY, MAY 2 IN SPRINGFIELD!

Websites:

Jon Burge: Victim Justice

Ava Barbour

Emma Corbett

Jemma Wygodny

Chicago Pile-1: The Reaction That Changed Our World

Ari L Frost

August C Damiani

Jonas Rappel

Exhibits:

The Iroquois Theater Fire and Its Impact on Fire Safety

Charlotte A Muller

Connor Shane

Shumei Gong

The Killer Clown

Zulma Cuenca

Melody Durantes

Police Brutality in Chicago

Tekla Peterson

Ivy Tollefsen

Hazel Roudebush

GRAD PARTY UPDATE:

LTAC Class of 2019 Graduation Party  

Who:  8th Grade Graduates, Family, and Friends

When:  June 13, 2019, 6:30-9:30 following the ceremony

RSVP and Pay by June 1st – or until tickets sell out

Location: Heineken Pub97 – at the CIBC Fire Pitch

3626 N. Talman Avenue Chicago, IL 60618  – 5 minute walk from Lane, adjacent to the Chicago River at Addison and Talman

Includes:  Appetizer/Bar Food with a vegetarian option, soft drinks, and cash bar

Cost:  $22 per person; kids under 10 half price

Please see email sent Wednesday, April 24th from Ms. Ulmer listing the payment options. Any questions, please contact Beth Tidmarsh at btidmarsh@gmail.com

May and June Calendar

• 5.14 8th Grade Service Learning Day
• 5.14 7th Grade Field Trip Illinois Holocaust Museum
• 5.15-5.24: NWEA Testing
• 5.31 Algebra Exit Exam Periods 1-3
• 6.12: Spirit of Chicago Boat Cruise
• 6.13: 8th Grade Graduation at 5PM in the Auditorium
  • 9 tickets per student
  • More info TBD
• 6.18 – 6.20Final Exams (schedule coming soon)