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Superintendent's Message
Dear RBHS Students, Families, Staff, and Community,
We saw the end of another successful school year last week when the Class of 2016 graduated. We had hoped that this would be the first graduation ceremony in the new Kennelly Athletic Complex; however, Mother Nature did not cooperate. The decision had to be made early in the day in order to allow time for set up. A severe weather front rolled in right around the end of the ceremony. However, I was happy to see that the storm did not dampen the spirits of our young men and women graduates. The commencement exercise was exciting, and the smiling faces are unforgettable. Congratulations Class of 2016! Please come back to visit and share your new experiences.
But time marches on, and we are preparing for the start of the next school year. The summer break has begun, and I hope that the staff and students will use this time to relax so they will be ready for an exciting 2016-2017 school year.
Below are some items of interest from our District.
Cordially,
Kevin Skinkis, Ed.D.
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The Life Safety/Capital Improvement Projects
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The next phase of our Life Safety/Capital Improvement Projects will begin on June 6. The summer construction includes roof replacement on sections of the main building and a new floor and bleachers in the main gym. Entrance G on Ridgewood Road will be closed from June 6 through August 15, as this will be the primary staging site for the construction.
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The Board of Education and Riverside Brookfield Education Association (RBEA) are involved in contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement for "Teachers and Support Staff." The current contract expires on June 30, 2016. Four to five productive bargaining meetings have already occurred, and "Tentative Agreements" have been reached on multiple contract items. The next session is scheduled for the week of June 20.
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Litigation continues to move forward with the Village of Brookfield in regard to the School District building a parking lot on its own property. The District continues to believe that a solution can be found, which permits parking on both School District property and Rockefeller Avenue, so as to adequately serve the needs of the school community.
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The Board of Education will have only one meeting per month during the summer months. Meetings will be held on June 14, July 12, and August 9, 2016, in Room 201 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Information regarding Board meetings can be found on the RB website under the Board of Education tab or watch the meetings on
www.rbtv.tv
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Principal's Message
It is hard to believe that this school year has already ended! We have said goodbye to the 353 students that comprise the 108th graduating class of RB. This fall the Class of 2016 will be attending 80 different colleges and universities in 20 different states. Three students are due our profound appreciation for joining the military to serve our country. We wish them all the best of luck as they continue to grow and experience new educational opportunities.
We also say goodbye to Diane Marelli and Mary Jahnke, who are retiring at the end of this month. I would like to thank them for their dedication to helping all students reach their potential.
As we look forward to next school year, please mark your calendars for our annual residency event, which will take place on J
uly 13, 21, and 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional information about scheduling your appointment for one of these dates will be emailed home later this month and can be found on the RBHS website.
Students entering grades 9 and 12 have additional health requirements to fulfill prior to the start of the school year. Incoming freshman students will need a current physical and updated immunization record. Senior students will
need to show proof of receiving two doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV) unless the first dose was administered after 16 years of age. In this case, only one dose after 16 years of age is required. For more information about both of these requirements, please visit the RBHS Health Office website.
Have a safe and restful summer break!
Kristin
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 Our annual residency event dates for the 2016 - 2017 school year have been set. Please mark your calendars for July 13, 21, and 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional information about scheduling your appointment for one of these dates will be emailed home later this month and can be found on the RBHS website. All families and their students must attend this event to establish residency. At this event, students will take their yearbook pictures and receive their class schedule and ID. Freshman students will also receive their Chromebook.
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RB Senior Bulldogs read to future Bulldogs at District 96
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Ms. Kim Hayes, RB English teacher, coordinated a Reading project for her senior students to share their joy of reading with these students. It was a fun day for all involved.
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Senior families should have received notification from Stuart Rodgers about scheduling official senior yearbook portraits. Visit the
Stuart Rodgers website
to schedule an appointment. After July 8, pictures will not be taken at Riverside Brookfield High School. However, many times and dates are available in the Chicago, Evanston, and Mount Prospect studios through August 14. Call 877-929-0006 with any questions.
Your senior portrait must be taken by August 14 if you would like
to pick your own pose for the yearbook. If you are photographed after this date, Stuart Rodgers cannot guarantee that your image will be in the yearbook or that you will get to select your own pose.
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Historic Shuey Stadium was RB's athletic complex from 1948-2015. RBTV is proud to offer, for a limited time, iconic Shuey Stadium bricks from the west wall. Each brick is numbered and registered with the school. There are only 75 commemorative bricks available for $50 each. These bricks make great gifts and are true conversation pieces. Own a piece of RB history. Order your brick today!
Order your commemorative brick online at
www.RBTV.tv,
click on the Shuey Stadium Commemorative Brick graphic.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
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May was Mental Health Awareness month. This month's Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor Newsletter focuses on statistics around co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. At the end, you will find some helpful resources and websites for further explanation.
The May issue of the Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor Newsletter can be viewed on the
RBHS website.
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Athletic Department Update
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Congratulations to Spring Sports Teams for a Successful Season
Highlights of accomplishments throughout the spring season are listed below:
Boys Tennis: 7-6 overall, 3rd place MSC Conference Tourney. They won the Wheeling and Willowbrook Tournaments
Boys Track: MSC West Champions for 4th consecutive year and had 22 All-Conference Athletes. Dean Zigulich and Jhalen Williams competed at the IHSA State meet
Boys Volleyball: 25-9 overall, won the Waukegan Tournament, and were Regional Champions
Boys Water Polo: Varsity was 6-24 and JV was 13-7-2
Badminton: Varsity 6-6, JV 8-5, and Freshman 4-9
Softball: Varsity 10-17, JV 20-6, and Freshman 11-10-1
Girls Water Polo: Varsity 15-15 and JV 11-8. All Sectional Team-Hannah Flynn (2nd Team), Keri Burke and Tatum Bruno (Honorable Mention).
Girls Track: Varsity finished 4th at MSC Conference meet. JV finished 3rd at MSC Conference meet. Hailey Jurgens 2nd Place 3200 meter, Maddie Hopek 3rd Place 300 meter hurdles, Melissa Olivera 4th Place High jump at IHSA Sectional
Girls Soccer: Varsity 12-6-3, JV 3-6-7, and Frosh 3-13-1. The varsity team was Regional Champions.
A full list of accomplishments and individual student recognition will be presented at the June 14 Board of Education meeting.
Summer Athletic Camps
All Summer Camp dates and times are published and posted on
http://il.8to18.com/RBHS under
Resources. Sign-ups and payments are accepted through the RBHS Business Office.
Athletic Booster Club
The Riverside Brookfield High School Athletic Boosters will be needing your help in the upcoming fall athletic season. This important organization helps raise money to offset the cost of athletic equipment, uniforms, and other student athlete related expenses. To learn more about how you can get involved, email
[email protected] or visit them online at
www.rbhs208athletics.org/boosters.
Fall Sports Will Be Here Before You Know It!
Football begins Wednesday, August 8. All other Sports -- Girls Tennis, Girls and Boys Golf, Girls and Boys Cross Country, Girls Swimming, Boys Soccer -- will start Monday, August 10.
Registration for fall sports must be completed before any student can practice. You will be receiving information during the summer on the different ways you can register. A REMINDER TO ALL THAT SCHOOL PHYSICALS ARE NEEDED BEFORE PRACTICE STARTS. Also, if you are planning vacation time, per IHSA guidelines, there will not be any official practices from August 1-7.
Stay Connected with RBHS Athletics
The RBHS athletic website is called 8to18.com, which we launched in early August to communicate athletic information to the public. It continues to grow and has many links and school forms for parents and the community. Please check it out at
http://il.8to18.com/RBHS and sign up now for email alerts from the athletic department for important information about our athletic contests. RB "Athletes of the Week" are highlighted on this site. The latest winners are
Dean Zigulich -Track and John Glover -Track
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Student Recognition
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Rouser Yearbook
On April 26,
Jostens
, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, announced that Riverside Brookfield High School's yearbook program has been named a 2016 Jostens' National Yearbook Program of Excellence. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence
recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills, such as communication, collaboration, and i
nformation and communication technologies (
ICT
) literacy
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The Rouser yearbook program will receive a plaque to display in the yearbook area and a banner to display in school so the entire school community will be aware of the outstanding achievement.
Congratulations to our award winning yearbook program led by Elizabeth Taber, Megan Kwilas, Cris Lopez, Maura O'Brien, and Karli Rivera, under the direction of Allison Marsh, Riverside Brookfield's yearbook adviser.
Senior Awards Night
Congratulations to the 222 students in the class of 2016 who were recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony on May 18. A list of recipients can be found on the
RBHS website.
Mathematics Team Competes at IHSA State Competition
The Mathematics team had a great time at the State competition, despite the rain. They placed 21 out of 35 schools. The students wished they had done better, but they are already looking forward to next year. Once again, please congratulate Kaitlin Gaynor, Mary Clare Greenlees, Jackson Hajer, Hailey Jurgens, Jason Kenny, and Radka Pribyl Pierdinock on a wonderful season.
Student of the Quarter
On May 20, we honored 11 students representing each academic department, along with a student building leader, who exemplify our values of "Excellence and Ethics in all Bulldogs Do!" These students were nominated by faculty for excelling in the two areas of academics and character.
Front Row
: Rachel Lemont (Class of 2018); Amanda Gruber (Class of 2019)
Back Row
: Vasara Kulbis (Class of 2018); Dan Gorzelany (Class of 2017); Nicolas Pavlakovic (Class of 2016); Ms. Kristin Smetana, Principal; Andrew Carmona Sasak (Class of 2016); Daniel DeLeonardis (C
Not shown
: Alec Frank (Class of 2016); Emilia Gonzalez (Class of 2019); Breanna Plucinski (Class of 2016); Kiana Ventura (Class of 2018);
Fountainhead Essay Content Winner
Class of 2016 student, Lukas Kulbis, has won the Regional Chicagoland contest for the 2016 The Fountainhead Essay Contest! Out of the more than 1,500 entrants from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, his essay has proven to be the best. As a result, he has won the top prize of $2,000! Lukas is still in the running for the main 2016 The Fountainhead Essay Contest, which gives him double the chances to win!
Award for Aspirations in Computing Certificate of Distinction
Class of 2018 student Migle Medelis, a member of the Girls Coding Club and student in CS Principles, has been selected as
a 2016 Certificate of Distinction recipient of the Award for Aspirations in Computing by the NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology). The Certificate of Distinction was created this season to honor young women from highly competitive affiliate regions and whose application essays portrayed experience, passion, and creativity. The Certificate of Distinction comes with the same benefits and value as a winner or runner-up designation and includes some fun prizes from NCWIT and our sponsors.
This award will give Migle access to information about opportunities for scholarships, internships, and networking through NCWIT.
 Student Selected for College Board Photo Shoot
Jason Kenny was selected to be photographed by the College Board in Millennium Park for a video about Service Learning being piloted from the partnership between We.org and the College Board. Jason's photo shoot will be combined with shoots from various cities in the United States piloting the We.org Service Learning component of AP courses through College Board.
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Excellence and Ethics
in Education
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Important Dates
Please check our website for the dates and locations of all performances and events.
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June 6
Summer School Session I Begins
June 14
Board Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
July 5
Summer School Session II Begins
July 12
Board Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Room 201
July 13
Residency - By Appointment
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Student Cafeteria
July 21
Residency - By Appointment
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Student Cafeteria
July 25
Residency - By Appointment
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Student Cafeteria
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Contact Us
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