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Our Certamen teams had a dominant showing last Wednesday, competing at their first meet of the year. Opposing teams were fielded from St. Ignatius and Walter Payton. Our Novice team took first place, our Lowers team took third, and our Uppers team took first place as well. All three levels had a strong day, and are well on their way to a potential city championship. Valde Bene, Discipuli! Back Row, Left to Right: Leith Mascari, Nina Crowe, Avery Brandt, Daniel Paniagua, Owen Rucins, Triniti West, Zara Khan, Victor Barich, Miller Jackson, Calla Shanbaum, Julia Kulinowski, Magistra O'Connor Front Row, Left to Right: Amir Zanzi, Nathaniel Titus, Ashok Kimmel, Akshara Rajan, Isaac Uram Not Pictured: Charlie Johnigan, Wes Wieker | |
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Harris’ Huddle will return next week.
A note from Mr. Harris: I wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the diversity at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. We are a community rich with various races, ethnicities, cultures and religions. Community is created with intentionality. Let us all continue to work each day to ensure that EVERYONE feels welcomed, valued and safe.
I am declaring this week RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS WEEK! Write a note, buy a snack, etc. for someone just because! Let’s intentionally BE KIND!!
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Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences | |
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Teachers will be available for conferences on Monday, November 21, 2022 (no school for students) between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Conferences are generally 15 minutes in length. If you wish to have a more in-depth conversation, please contact the teacher directly to set up another meeting date/time.
Conferences are available both in-person or virtual (parent choice). Appointments are required for all conferences. Links to each teacher's appointment calendar will be sent to parents on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 AM.
Reminder: Report cards were distributed to students on Friday, October 28 in advisory. Report cards will NOT be available for pickup on November 21.
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This Week's Bell Schedules | |
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NOTE: Advisory and enrichment are now added to this graphic for convenience.
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The Counseling Department will host a Virtual Academic Works/Scholarship Presentation on November 18th during Advisory. The CPS Scholarship Manager, Mr. House will share tips on how to get money for college. You don't want to miss this opportunity to pay for college. Advisory teachers will play the live stream in advisory.
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Are you experiencing feelings of sorrow or loss? Have you lost a member of your family or close friend recently or in the past year? You may be experiencing grief even months after your loss. The Counseling Department is putting together a grief support group that will begin meeting next semester. If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to Ms. Melton at amelton2@cps.edu. | |
What: Boys Swim Team Informational Meeting When: Thursday, November 3, 2022 @ 3:30 PM Where: Room 154 (across from the pool) Who: Anyone interested in swimming for the defending city champions Contact Coach Boettcher or Coach Winston with any questions. | |
Japanese National Honor Society | |
Japanese National Honor Society membership is awarded to students who exemplify service, leadership, dedication, and interest in the Japanese language and or culture. If you are interested in becoming a Japanese National Honor Society member, please fill out this link here form by December 5, 2022. Requirements: the student has completed the first term of their second-year Japanese language course; the student has maintained a 3.5 GPA in Japanese courses and an overall 3.0 GPA. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Turner or Meilin Hoshino. | |
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Intersectionality is a tool for understanding the complexity of identity. It is a framework for thinking about how identities overlap and combine when it comes to experiences of power and discrimination.
Coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in the 1980s to discuss how Black women experience racism and sexism simultaneously, intersectionalty has come be be a tool to discuss how our identities all exist at once and impact how we move in the world.
This concept is an especially powerful tool for allies to use to become more aware of the ways in which power and oppression are nuanced and complicated. Click here to visit the DEI website for more resources to learn about intersectionality.
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Beverly Neighborhood Social | |
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South Side, Unite! Come join Friends of Whitney Young as our popular neighborhood socials make their way to a nearby neighborhood near you! Join us for the next Neighborhood Socials of the school year! These events are casual gatherings in various neighborhoods throughout Dolphin-land. Food and drink will be available for purchase. EVERYONE is welcome to join us for this free, casual, get together. Come for a drink, or food, or stop by just to say "Hi!".
Wednesday, November 9th at Horse Thief Hollow (10426 S. Western Ave.) at 6pm. Adults only, please. RSVPs not required. Drop ins very welcomed!
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Track and Field Parent Meet and Greet | |
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Want to know more about Boys or Girls Track and Field at Whitney Young? Not sure what to expect? Want to meet up with some fun parents and plan for this upcoming season? Come out for a Track and Field Parents' Meet and Greet! We'll be meeting at Greek Prime Kitchen (901 W. 35th Street) on Friday, November 11th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Stop by to say hello and meet up with other Track and Field parents (boys AND girls teams). Drinks are available for purchase. No RSVP is necessary.
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We want to say thank you to all the staff and students who participated in the Ofrenda for Día de Muertos to Honor our Loved Ones. Y como dice el dicho, "El muerto a la sepultura y el vivo a la travesura." We hope you had fun celebrating and remembering those who are not physically here with us but spiritually forever with us.
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The Friends of Whitney Young Fall Grant cycle is open. All applications MUST be submitted by Friday, November 11th at midnight (Central time). Due to the number of applications we have been receiving, we regret that we cannot extend the deadline so please plan accordingly and get your requests in before Friday!
Click here to apply.
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