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On Tuesday, May 28 student leaders created a Considering Equity and Community event where the entire school participated in activities centered around bias, equity, privilege, tolerance, etc. Thank you to the student leaders of the CEC committee for organizing this great activity!
What is the school's WiFi password? I know students use their ID number and CPS password, but what about the other WiFi networks? Sometimes one is accessible while the primary network is down.
In order to preserve the security of our wireless network, we do not publish the WiFi password. Authorized guests can request access on their visit to our campus.

(From a former teacher, Ms. Wojtuewicz) Just a comment: When we worked on the philosophy and direction of Whitney Young, the founding teachers wanted it to be a "real school." You have achieved that with your loving and stern guidance. I am proud to be affiliated with Whitney Young.
Ms. Wojtuewicz is a founding member of our school and served as our Science Department Chairperson. She continues to support the school financially and fill any need we have consistently. I also continue to be proud to be affiliated!

Is it possible to open the piano lab/music room before school hours? Some students would like to practice before school but the door is always locked. 
Unfortunately, we do not have the faculty/staff to supervise students at that time. Please see Mr. Mascari, the department chairperson, to come up with possible options.
End of Year Information - Please Read Carefully
Final Exam Schedule

Senior Final Exams:
Monday, June 3 (periods 5, 6, 7, 8)
Tuesday, June 4 (periods 1, 2, 3, 4)

Eighth Grade Final Exams:
Thursday, June 6 (even periods)
Friday, June 7 (odd periods)

Final Exams for Grades 7, 9, 10, and 11:
Thursday, June 13
Period 1: 8:00am - 9:30am
Period 2: 9:45am - 11:15am
Period 3: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Friday, June 14
Period 4: 8:00am - 9:30am
Period 5: 9:45am - 11:15am
Period 6: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Monday, June 17
Period 7: 8:00am - 9:30am
Period 8: 9:45am - 11:15am
Make-Ups: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Days of Service
All students will participate in three School-wide Days of Service on June 18, 19, and 20. All students will first go to first period at 8:00am to take attendance (except 6/20). Bell schedules are listed below. After first period, students are able to help teachers and staff get ready for summer and fall. Students can earn service learning hours for their help. Students should speak with their teachers to see where their help is needed.

Report Card Distribution
Report cards will be distributed on Thursday, June 20 in advisory for grades 7, 9, 10, and 11. See the special bell schedule below. Eighth grade report cards will be mailed home. Seniors will receive their final grades at graduation.

Upcoming Special Bell Schedules
Please review the upcoming special bell schedules for the remainder of the school year. As a reminder, the last day of school is Thursday, June 20.

Thursday, June 13:  Final Exam Bell Schedule (see above)
Friday, June 14:   Final Exam Bell Schedule
Monday, June 17:  Final Exam Bell Schedule

Tuesday, June 18:  School-wide Day of Service
8:00am - 8:15am -- Period 1 (to take attendance)
8:15am - 1:00pm -- School-wide Day of Service

Wednesday, June 19:  School-wide Day of Service
8:00am - 8:15am -- Period 1 (to take attendance)
8:15am - 1:00pm -- School-wide Day of Service

Thursday, June 20:  Report Card Distribution and School-wide Day of Service
7:30am - 7:45am -- Period 1 (to take attendance)
7:45am - 8:30am -- Advisory (report card distribution)
8:30am - 12:30am -- School-wide Day of Service
Students will have an opportunity to flex their long advisory on Wednesday, June 12. During the FLEX period, students will be able to:
  • Meet with a teacher to make up assignments, get tutoring, etc.
  • Hold a study group with peers in the library
  • Meet with club members
  • Talk with a coach or club sponsor
  • Have unstructured time in a House area
  • Other student-led activities

Students should follow these instructions:
  • Check in with your advisory teacher at the beginning of the period to take attendance.
  • Sign out and inform your advisory teacher where you will be for the period (using a sign-out sheet).
  • Return to your advisory and check back in your advisory teacher by 10:15am. Students who fail to check back in by 10:15am will be marked as a cut from advisory.

Next week, we will publish locations for each teacher. Students can reference this chart to find a teacher during the FLEX period.
Boys Volleyball Wins Regionals
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Volleyball team for winning the IHSA regional title versus Latin School of Chicago on May 22. This is the first regional title for the team since 2013! Great job!
Girls Softball Team News
The Girls Varsity Softball team is featured on the weekly internet radio sports talk show High School "Holla" Sports Show . Listen to it here !
Donate Unused School Supplies to Refugee Girls
Do you have unused binders, pens, looseleaf paper and notebooks in your locker? Don't throw them out, donate them to the school supply drive benefiting GirlForward, an organization that works with refugee girls in Chicago. Drop your supplies off at the bin in Blue House through June 17.
Computer Science Tutors
Just a reminder! Ms. Pasulka in the Writing Center can help coordinate tutoring with NHS tutors in multiple subjects, including computer science. Please see Ms. Pasulka in the Writing Center if you need assistance.
Summer Abroad Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to freshman Victoria Fulton for being accepted to the highly selective National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Summer 2019 Chinese language program. NSLI-Y is a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered via American Councils for International. She will spend 7 weeks in Xi’an, China, living with a host family and studying Mandarin and Chinese culture with 18 students from around the country.
Free ACT/SAT/AP Prep Books
If you have any ACT/SAT/AP prep books (or college guides) you no longer need, please donate them to next year's students by dropping them off in the Writing Center (Blue House). Older editions and ones with writing in them are fine. 

If you need any ACT/SAT/AP prep books for next year, please come to the Writing Center and take what you need.

Any questions, please see Ms. Pasulka.
Freshmen Mentors Application Open
As the end of the 2018-2019 school year closes, the Freshman Mentors organization is looking to for outgoing, caring, and positive Whitney Young rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors that are eager to mentor the incoming freshmen class. Please complete the application below by June 7 to be considered. All current member of Freshmen Mentors MUST REAPPLY this year to continue in the 2019-2020 school year. Responses will be released the week of June 10th. Any further questions can be directed to Augustine Bottari.
Congressional Art Competition 2019
Loretto Crofton placed second in this year's Congressional Art Competition, judged by Congressman Danny Davis and a panel of artists. Her artwork was also displayed in the James R Thompson Center!
Girls Water Polo Success
Congratulations to the Girls Water Polo team for winning their IHSA sectional championship! This is their first sectional championship in 17 years. Great job to all of the athletes and coaches!
Amnesty International Welcome Resolution
The Whitney Young chapter of Amnesty International has crafted a welcome resolution. Read it here.
Girls Varsity Soccer Success
WOW! Whitney Young Varsity Girl's Soccer team finished the year on a tremendous post season run. With an opening round win against Streamwood 3-0, the Dolphins prevailed in their Regional Final over the host school Glenbard East. The next game was an impressive 2-0 victory over York, that would set-up the match-up against the number 1 seed in the Sectional, Lyons Township. After a hard fought game, the Dolphins came up short losing 2-1 in regulation. The season was very successful, as the Dolphins finished the season 18-7-1 with a runner-up in the City Championship and the first Sectional Final appearance in many years. Thank you to the parents, the coaching staff, and all the wonderful people at Whitney Young that made this a year to remember. The future is bright with this group; we are excited to see what they accomplish in the future! Go Dolphins!
Whitney Young Weekly Over Summer
The last Whitney Young Weekly for the 2018-2019 school year will be sent on Sunday, June 9. We will not send the Weekly during summer break. Please be on the lookout for email updates periodically with important information for the 2019-2020 school year. We wish you a restful summer break and we look forward to seeing you in September!
June 5th Hot Topics
NEW HOT TOPIC: Understanding the Dangers of Teen Vaping. All Whitney Young Parents & Guardians are Invited!

Please join us Wednesday June 5 for our last Hot Topic discussion of the school year. Dr. Carrie Drazba, M.D. from Rush Children’s Hospital, and current Whitney Young parent, will give a presentation on the dangers of teen vaping. Attendance for the session is limited to 35 parents. Please come to the library to join in the discussion.

7:45 a.m. – Informal networking 

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Hot Topics Discussion 


Please note, because space is limited, you must register on the above link to attend.

Hosted by: Whitney Young’s Local School Council and Friends of Whitney Young. 

Please contact Kristin Boeke-Greven, Patti Benaissa or Jill Stockard with questions: WYHotTopics@gmail.com.
Monday, June 3
Senior Final Exams (Periods 5, 6, 7, 8)

Tuesday, June 4
Senior Final Exams (Periods 1, 2, 3, 4)

Wednesday, June 5
Third Thursday Bell Schedule (but on a Wednesday)

Thursday, June 6
Eighth Grade Final Exams (Even periods)

Friday, June 7
Eighth Grade Final Exams (Odd periods)

Tuesday, June 11
Senior Graduation Rehearsal (9:00am, WY Theater)

Wednesday, June 12
School-wide Review Day

Thursday, June 13
Final Exams - Periods 1, 2, and 3
Eighth Grade Graduation (1:30pm, WY Theater)

Friday, June 14
Final Exams - Periods 4, 5, and 6
Eighth Grade Luncheon (11:00am, The Signature Room)
Senior Graduation (7:00pm, Arie Crown Theatre)

Monday, June 17
Final Exams - Periods 7, 8, and make-ups

Tuesday, June 18
School-wide Day of Service (see above)

Wednesday, June 19
School-wide Day of Service (see above)

Thursday, June 20
School-wide Day of Service (see above)
Last Day of School




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