April 2011
Central Twister News
April
4th - Operation Life Saver 8:30am 7th
grade
C E N T R A L
M I D D L E
S C H O O L
5th - 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night
7:00 to 8:30 pm @ CMS
7th - District Math Challenge Awards
6:30 to 7:30pm at CMS café
8th - Shakespeare Presentation 7th &
8th grade , 11 am @ CMS in the Café
11th- SWIC Honors Choir Festival @
Evergreen Central 4pm to 8 pm
12th - Young Author’s District Recognition Night 6:30 pm CMS Café
13th - PACT Committee Meeting 1pm
13th - SWIC Declamation Tournament @
CMS
19th - Band Parent Meeting 7pm In the
Band room
20th - Springfield Trip 8th grade
21st - SIP Day—No school for students
22nd & 25th - No School
26th thru 29th - AIMS Web testing week
26th & 27th - SWIC Band Festival @
Century Jr. High
29th - Concert Band Tour to Kruse &
Fulton
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6th grade News
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7th grade News
8th grade News
Band
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Art Work
Student Council
Students of the Month
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Homework Club
Permission Form
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Media Center
Occupational Therapy Month
Autism Month
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Nurse’s Notes
Chorus News
Tag You’re Fit
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Lunch Menu
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A Note from the Principal - Mr. Work
The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and that can only mean one
thing! No, we are not talking about the arrival of spring. (Remember we live in the
Chicago area where it can be spring one day and winter the next, all the way through
April.)We are talking about the fast approaching end of the school year. March 24th
marked the end of the 3rd Quarter and the push to the end of the year will be here in a
flash. (The last day of school will tentatively be June 6th for students in 6th and 7th
grade pending final Board action in April. This is due to the emergency snow days that
were taken in early February.) This means that we now straddle two school years, as
we complete the work for this year, but begin preparation for the next. Transition
activities are being planned for the incoming 6th graders, Class of 2014. Our 8th
graders are in preparation for their transition to high school. Planning is underway for
the 8th grade end of the year events: Honors Night, 8th grade party, and graduation.
General information related to the dates for these events has already been sent home.
More detailed information will be coming in the weeks following our spring break.
Spring sports and clubs are moving forward, as well as other school events that signal
the end of the year.
Students will undoubtedly lose focus as they look ahead to the end of the year and
especially as the weather warms. It is important that we work together to assure that
learning still occurs and that our expectations remain high. Too this end, we need
parent support in assisting your child in maintaining a strong work ethic and high
expectations for behavior. Research is clear that parent involvement is critical to
school success, and there is no more important time for that involvement than in the
coming weeks. Take time to talk with your child about what is expected both at
home, and at school, related to their school work and behavior. Talk with them about
how you can assist in continuing to be successful. Check in frequently and talk about
the school day, school events, projects, and assignments that they have to
complete. Remember that parents have the ability to check student grades through
your Power School access, so use it to keep an eye on how they are doing. Praise
them for their efforts in classes where they are doing well, ask how you can help them
in areas where they may be struggling.
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6th Grade News
Science
The 6th Grade Science Teachers would like to welcome everyone back from Spring Break! Hope you are all rested and
geared up for our last unit of the school year – Light! Students will begin Part 1 of the Light unit by exploring some key
aspects of the nature of light through series of simple inquiries. Once this initial lesson has been completed, students
will move on to investigate sources of light, including the production of light through energy transformations. Once
students understand where light comes from, they will have the opportunity to investigate light traveling through air
and water, and will observe light spreading out as it moves away from a light source. All of these aspects of light relate
to the nature and size of shadows. Based on this initial knowledge gained, students will construct a pinhole camera
and will be able to explain how it works.
Math
Welcome back from Spring Break! In April, we will be finishing up the book Bits and Pieces III. We will be focusing on
percents using concepts such as finding the discount price of an object. We will then move onto the book Covering and
Surrounding, which deals with the area and perimeter of 2-dimensional shapes. We will explore these using concepts
such as bumper cars, fences, and storm shelters.
Accelerated Math
Throughout the month, students in Accelerated Math will demonstrate an understanding of integers and integer
operations. They will also apply the order of operations with parentheses and exponents. Accelerated students will
write and solve linear equations and simplify and solve algebraic expressions.
Language Arts
For the 4th quarter, students must read two books. The first book assignment will be due April 20th. Students will have
a choice of writing a book review or a letter essay. Both of these types of writing have been taught and written already
during this school year. This writing includes their thoughts and feelings about the theme, conflict, and characters in
their novels.
Our focus of study for April will be non-fiction reading. The following strategies will be covered to help students read
biographies, diaries, and expository articles: author’s purpose, using context clues to determine meaning, and
identifying evidence supporting the statements authors make.
Toward the end of the month, we plan to begin the study of drama focusing on dialogue among characters and use of
stage directions. Students always enjoy taking on different roles and performing in class. We will continue to
summarize our literature selections.
Accelerated Language Arts
Students will be studying drama through plays in our Literature book as well as Reader’s Theater. Performing these
scenes help students practice oral expression, fluency, voice, and tone.
Because many of our students have read such a vast number of 2011 Caudill books, they will be taking part in our
Caudill contest. Students will be forming teams of four to participate in the qualifying round. The winning teams will
then compete in the final round consisting of both sixth and seventh grade teams. Good luck to all!
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7th Grade News
Math
If you get a coupon from the department store for 30% off your purchase, and you want a pair of $45 jeans, how
much will you pay for the jeans if you use the coupon? Students in 7th grade math are answering these types of
questions and learning to apply their knowledge of percents to many types of situations.
Pre-Algebra
The pre-algebra classes have begun learning about volume and surface area and will show their understandings by
constructing a model city consisting of prisms, cylinders, pyramids and cones, all built within given volume
parameters.
Social Studies
After discussing the events that led to one of our nation’s most tumultuous times, the 7th graders are now
concentrating on the major events of the Civil War. Follow along with your student at www.learntci.com as we
discuss such battles as Bull Run, Antietam and Gettysburg. We will also get into the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln,
the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation. Students should find this area of our nation’s history
quite interesting!
Language Arts
Welcome back from spring break! We hope everyone had an enjoyable break with friends and family. April kicks off
with some exciting events in language arts class. Students have been studying the play, MacBeth, and learning about
the many complex characters whom Shakespeare has created. Then, on Friday, April 8th, the Chicago Shakespeare
Repertory Company is bringing the wonder and magic of Shakespeare’s MacBeth to Central. Students will enjoy a live
production of this play in our own Art Beckmann Auditorium! We will also be collecting 4th quarter reading projects
on this day, so please make sure your child has completed their inference chart and one-pager essay by April 8th or
sooner. Besides reading and studying MacBeth, students will also be reading “The Highwayman”, “Amigo Brothers”,
and “Justin Lebo” in their Prentice Hall books. They will be learning about suspense, cause and effect, point of view,
and inference using these stories. Please continue signing reading logs that are due weekly, and encourage
independent reading at home. Happy Spring!
Accelerated Language Arts
We will be exploring the world of Shakespeare and his play “Macbeth” early this month. Students will be completing
webquests to prepare for their reading of the play. As a follow up, the Chicago Shakespeare Company will be
performing Macbeth on April 8th. What a wonderful opportunity for students!
Students will be working on creating a book trailer in a program called Photostory. The book trailer, similar to a
movie trailer, will advertise the classic book students were required to read.
Because many of our students have read such a vast number of 2011 Caudill books, they will be taking part in our
Caudill contest. Students will be forming teams of four to participate in the qualifying round. The winning teams will
then compete in the final round consisting of both sixth and seventh grade teams. Good luck to all!
Science
Students are currently finishing up their evolution unit. For their summative project, students will be using their net
books to conduct research on a particular animal species of their choice. They will describe the animal’s characteristics, classification, and its location on the geologic time scale. By studying the animal’s past, students will explain how
the animal evolved over time.
After the evolution project is completed, we are moving into our Force and Motion Unit. We will be starting
off with a few activities measuring speed. Students will calculate speed from distance and time measurements. They
will be using carts, ramps, and tracks to demonstrate this through multiple hands-on activities.
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8th Grade News
Algebra
To start April, students are working on solving Quadratic equations through factoring, graphing, and the quadratic
equation. After quadratics, we will be moving onto simplifying and solving radical expressions.
Math
Eighth grade has finished their unit on the Pythagorean Theorem. For the remainder of the year, we will be spending
our time getting ready for High School Algebra 1. We will be focusing our time on variables, function patterns, graphs,
and rational numbers.
Science
8th grade science students are finishing up our evolution unit. For their summative project, students will be conducting
research on a specific animal of their choice. They will then explain the evolution of the animal as well as its classification based on its characteristics.
After the evolution project is completed, we are starting our Properties of Matter Unit! This chemistry unit will focus
on demonstrating the complexity of objects and how we measure density. The first lab experiment will be eight mini
labs where the students will use their observational skills to analyze changes in substances!
Social Studies
Social Studies just completed their study of World War II, which included a discussion of the causes, course of the war
and the Holocaust. Students completed several interesting projects including a Photo Story on the American home
front, in which they examined the experiences of several groups of Americans during World War II. The next unit of
study will be the Cold War, followed by our study of the U. S. Constitution. Finally, in May, Sydney Finkel, a Holocaust
survivor, will be speaking to students about his experiences.
ACL Language Arts
Students will search for themes, symbols, and motifs in their reading. Understanding symbolism will improve their understanding of the deeper meaning behind literature. Writers include themes, symbols, and motifs into their writing to
allude to moods or thoughts without directly stating them. Great literature makes us dig deeper to find the meaning
since it is not obvious like children’s books.
Part of studying literature is learning how to write like the greats. Students will exercise their creativity and write with
deeper meaning, avoiding the obvious.
Language Arts
Shakespeare Day has become a tradition for seventh and eighth grade students at Central. Last year students enjoyed
the Comedy of Errors. Students this year will see one of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies, Macbeth. This year’s
play is scheduled for April 8th .
Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of America’s greatest writers. Poe’s prose and poetry continue to terrify readers and
inspire writers. Poe’s work was heavily influenced by the heartbreak and tragedies he suffered in his own life. By getting to know the author, students can better understand the meaning behind his writing and identify the effect figurative language has on the mood.
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BAND NEWS
ORGANIZATION BAND CONTEST
Congratulations to the Concert and Symphonic Bands on their performance and 1st Place rating at the
Illinois Grade School Music Association District VI Organization Band contest held on Saturday, March
12th. Three judges awarded the bands this rating based on their performance in the following categories; Intonation, Tone Quality, Balance/Blend, Interpretation of Music, Technique, Rhythm Accuracy and
Stage Presentation.
This year was special for the bands as the District 146 Band Parents Association hosted the contest at
Central Middle School. A total of 16 performances took place throughout the day and more than 1,700
students and parents attended! Much preparation and planning with the District 146 Band Parent Association made the contest experience a great success – THANK YOU!
SYMPHONIC BAND HEADS TO MINNEAPOLIS!
The District 146 Bands are very excited to announce that the Symphonic Band will be touring Minneapolis this spring. The students will be participating in a clinic with a music professor at St. Olaf College,
which is recognized as of the top music schools in the country. In addition, the students will be performing a full length concert at the Minnesota Veterans Home. Some other attractions will be hearing
the Minnesota Orchestra, exploring the Mall of America and enjoying the Valley Fair Amusement Park.
Good luck to the band students as they represent Central Middle School and our town of Tinley Park!
DISTRICT 146 BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION
The next District 146 Band Parent Association meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19 th beginning at
7:00pm in the band room – all band parents are welcome to attend!
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Artwork Displayed
District 146 students will have their artwork featured at the Tinley Park Public Library starting April 1 st. At
least one student from each grade level will have his or her artwork selected from a juried committee. The
artwork will be framed and on display throughout the month of April.
Student Council News…
Beginning on April 7th and running through April 27th, homerooms will be collecting spare change
(pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters) to help benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
whose mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and Hodgkin’s disease and to improve
the quality of life of patients and their families. At the end of the collection period, the
homeroom that collects the most money will win a prize. Let’s show our Twister spirit and help
out this wonderful organization! This collection is supported by the Olive Garden.
Do you know that one of the easiest ways to earn money for Central is to collect box tops for
education? We will continue to collect box tops until the end of the school year. Thanks to all
those students who participated in the Box Top Collection for the month of January. The winning homerooms were Mrs. Conway in 6th grade, Mrs. Billie in 7th grade, and Mrs. Kulik in 8th
grade. Stay tuned for the February/March box top winners. Each homeroom that wins gets a
small prize. January’s winning homerooms earned some ALEKS time and a sweet treat.
Thanks to all students who attended the dance on March 4th and to all the volunteers who
helped make the dance successful!
We are continuing to collect cell phones to benefit the South Suburban Family Shelter. The
collection box is located in Central’s main office.
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Students of the Month
Sixth Grade
Mackenzi H
Erin H
Erica H
Seventh Grade
Samantha H
Alexander K
Nicolette S
Michael L
Jake W
Daniel M
Sydney S
Rachel S
Sierra W
Eighth Grade
Amber B
Shelby G
Jonathan M
Erika R
Louis V
Matthew Z
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Central's Homework Help Club
Homework Club is open to ALL students and is available 3 days a week – Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday on most weeks. Students have an opportunity to work with teachers from their individual
grade level on any of the identified days, from 2:40 to 3:40.
Transportation is not available for this activity. Students are able to attend any or all of the
days, with your prior permission. If a teacher requests that your child stays for Homework Club
on any given day, your child or the teacher will contact you for
permission for that day only. Although attendance is taken daily, it is the parent’s
responsibility to monitor their child’s participation in the program. Appropriate
behavior expectations are required.
Parents will need to pick their children up from the Main Entrance at 3:40.
The following dates are scheduled for Homework Club:
April: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
May: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
If you would like your child to participate in Homework Club for any or all of the above dates,
please complete the form below and have your child turn it into the main office.
I give my child ____________________________________, grade _____________,
Homeroom Teacher _____________________________________, permission to
attend Central’s Homework Club on any or all of the above-listed dates at Central Middle
School.
I understand that I am responsible for my child walking home or being picked up at Central’s
main entrance at 3:40pm.
Child’s Name___________________Parent Signature_________________________
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note from the media center…….
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
At the end of February, students in sixth and seventh grade cast their votes for their
favorite Rebecca Caudill book in the media center. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins was the
winner.
This is an annual event that is sponsored by the Illinois State Library Association. Students
from all over Illinois vote and the winning book is announced in April. For more information, log
on to www.rebeccacaudill.org
Sixth and Seventh graders will soon be forming teams and participating in the Caudill Challenge
in May. This is a great opportunity for students to test their knowledge of the 2011 Caudill
books. In the final round, a seventh and a sixth grade team will compete for the title of
Caudill Champion of Central. Good Luck!
Breakfast with Books
The last Breakfast with Books group will be held on Thursday, April 7th at 7:10 am in the media
center. At this meeting we will discuss the Twilight Saga and the impact it has had on teen
literature. Everyone is invited to join us.
Survey Says……
Last month students completed a reading interest survey in which they were asked to list their
favorite books, authors and genres. They were also asked what would motivate them to read
more. This information will be used to help select new materials for the media center and plan
programs for the future.
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Central Young Author District Winners 2011
The following students were selected Young Author District Winners. These students will be invited
to a District Recognition Night on Tuesday, April 12th. Congratulations!
Young Author’s District Finalists 2011
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
Jessica F
Madison A
Jacquelyn A
Elizabeth K
Jake G
Gianna P
Sarah M
Mandi B
Jenna K
Abby Z
Valerie T
Kaity K
Kyle B
Rachel G
Cassandra G
Madelyn V
Maddy K
Valerie K
Pat W
Frederick M Jr.
Kimmi K
Annmarie D
Allison L
Megan C
Alexis P
Briar Q
Abbey R
Jack R
Mikayla T
Nicole B
Dominique S
Mary E
Casey W
Stephani K
Sierra W
Amarah A
Breanna M
Dominica R
Gianni H
Natalie S
Andrew A
Brianna G
Tara G
Carlo S
Amanda F
Alexis S
Maddie M
Katie C
Sarah H
Efrain D
Trevor K
Alyssa A
Marco B
Julia B
Melissa B
Kailey C
Justin C
Amber H
Justin I
Luke K
Michael L
Ella L
Michael M
Patrick O
Erika R
Alex R
Marien W
Haley Z
Janae H
Patrick N
*Donald R
Tess B
Emily C
Eric D
Christina E
Brenden K
Casey B
Rebecca K
Conal M
Jacqueline R
Allen S
Laurel S
*Illinois State Representative
Nancy Gorman
Media Center Director
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APRIL IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
Occupational Therapy is concerned with a person’s ability to participate in desired daily life activities or
“occupations.” It includes adapting tasks and the environment to maximize independence and quality of life.
The term occupation refers to activities that are meaningful to the individual within the environments in
which the person lives and functions.
In schools, Occupational Therapists use their unique expertise to help children to prepare for and perform important learning and school-related activities and to fulfill their role as students. In this setting,
Occupational Therapists (and Occupational Therapy Assistants, under the supervision of the Occupational
Therapist) support academic and non-academic outcomes, including social skills, math, reading and writing
(i.e. literacy), behavior management, recess, participation in sports, self-help skills, prevocational/vocational
participation and more, for children and students with disabilities, 3 to 21 years of age. Practitioners are
particularly skilled in facilitating student access to curricular and extracurricular activities through supports, designing and planning and other methods. Additionally, they play a critical role in training parents,
other staff members and caregivers regarding educating students with diverse learning needs.
School-based occupational therapy is available for students who are eligible for special education.
Occupational therapists complete assessments and work with other members of the school-based team to
help determine what is needed for a student to receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. They collaborate with the team to identify a student’s annual goals and determine
the services, supports, modifications and accommodations that are required for the student to achieve
these goals, including addressing transition needs as early as 14 but no later than 16 years of age. When the
individualized education program (IEP) team determines that occupational therapy is needed for a student in
order to meet his or her annual goals, then occupational therapy should be included in the student’s IEP. In
some instances, students whose disability affects their participation in school but who do not qualify under
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may be eligible to receive occupational therapy under
other federal laws such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the American Disabilities Act. (This information is from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. handout titled
“Occupational Therapy In School Settings”.
For more information go to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s website at www.aota.org
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APRIL IS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Autism is a complex developmental disability that causes problems with social interaction and communication. Symptoms usually start before age three and can cause delays or problems in many different skills that develop from infancy
to adulthood. Different people with autism can have very different symptoms. Health care providers think of autism as
a “spectrum” disorder, a group of disorders with similar features. One person may have mild symptoms, while another
may have serious symptoms. But they both have an autism spectrum disorder. Currently, the autism spectrum disorder category includes:
Autistic disorder (also called “classic” autism)
Asperger’s Syndrome
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (or atypical autism)
Autism now affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys
Autism prevalence figures are growing
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade
Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
There is no medical detection or cure for autism
(facts/statistics from Autism Speaks)
Asperger's syndrome symptoms include:
Engaging in one-sided, long-winded conversations, without noticing if the listener is listening or trying to change
the subject
Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward
body postures and gestures
Showing an intense obsession with one or two specific, narrow subjects, such as baseball statistics, train
schedules, weather or snakes
Appearing not to understand, empathize with or be sensitive to others' feelings
Having a hard time "reading" other people or understanding humor
Speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast
Moving clumsily, with poor coordination
Unlike children with more-severe forms of autism spectrum disorders, those with Asperger's syndrome usually don't
have delays in the development of language skills. That means your child will use single words by the age of 2 and
phrases by the time he or she is 3 years old. But, children with Asperger's syndrome may have difficulties holding normal conversations. Conversations may feel awkward and lack the usual give and take of normal social interactions.
Toddlers and school-age children with Asperger's syndrome may not show an interest in friendships. Youngsters with
Asperger's often have developmental delays in their motor skills, such as walking, catching a ball or playing on playground equipment.
In early childhood, kids with Asperger's may be quite active. By young adulthood, people with Asperger's syndrome
may experience depression or anxiety.
More information is available at:
www.autism-society.org
www.autismspeaks.org
www.autismillinois.org
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Spring is in the air and with it, seasonal allergies.
Allergies come in many forms but hay fever is the most common allergy. Symptoms can include sneezing,
runny, stuffy, or itchy nose, temporary loss of smell, headache, fatigue, and itchy, watery eyes. Dark circles
under the eyes or postnasal drip may also accompany hay fever. A child with allergies may snore, wake with a
sore throat, breathe through the mouth, and frequently rub his/her nose. Allergy symptoms are often like cold
symptoms, but usually last longer.
Allergies are most commonly caused by particles in the air, such as mold, mildew, pollen, animal dander or
house dust mites. The tendencies towards allergies may be inherited. Parents with hay fever often have
children with allergies. Hay fever usually develops in the early teens, but can occur at any age.
To find the cause of your allergies, note when symptoms occur. Symptoms that occur at the same time each
year (especially during spring, early summer or early fall) are often due to grass, weed, or tree pollen. Allergies
that last all year long may be due to dust mites, mold spores, or animal dander. Animal allergies are usually
easy to detect; symptoms clear up when you stay away from the animal. There is no practical prevention for
hay fever but avoiding the “trigger” that causes allergy attacks will help. Keep a record of your symptoms and
the plants, foods, animals or chemicals that seem to cause them.
If your symptoms ARE seasonal and seem to relate to pollen or mold:
Keep your house and car windows closed. Keep bedroom windows closed at night.
Limit the time you spend outside when pollen counts are high and remember that dogs and other pets
may bring large amounts of pollen into your house.
Consider using an air conditioner or air purifier with a special HEPA filter.
Keep the house well-ventilated and dry. Use a dehumidifier during humid weather.
Avoid yard work (raking, mowing), which stirs up both pollen and mold. If you must do it, wear a mask
and take an antihistamine beforehand.
Antihistamines and decongestants may relieve some allergy symptoms.
Allergies are seldom “cured” but they can be controlled.
The State of Illinois Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) is now recommending that the
diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (Tdap) vaccine be administered to children when they are 11-12 years old. It
will soon be required as part of the 6th grade physical, so schools are encouraging parents of children entering
6th grade to ask their physicians during their physical appointment, about the need and value of receiving the
Tdap vaccination at that time. It will eliminate the need for an extra visit before the Fall or before the high
school visit for a “catch up” vaccination.
ATTENTION 6th GRADE PARENTS
Completed dental exam forms are due by May 15, 2011. Notices have been mailed out to those students who
do not currently have a completed dental exam form on file. If you received something in the mail regarding
your child’s dental exam, please make an appointment for them at your earliest convenience.
Have a happy, healthy Spring!
Mary Muenchow, RN
School Nurse, Extension 3905
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Chorus News!!!!
IGSMA Solo and Ensemble
On February 26th, 8th graders Emily Crum and Marissa Politano performed solos at the IGSMA Solo and
Ensemble Contest held in Plainfield. Both girls did an amazing job and received top scores!
Congratulations to both girls!
SWIC Honors Choral Festival
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On April 11 , approximately 20 students from Chamber Singers and the 8th Grade Choir will travel to
Central Junior High School in Evergreen Park to participate in the 2011 SWIC Honors Choral Festival. They
will rehearse six songs for four hours with about 150 students from participating SWIC schools. Then, on
April 12th, they will perform in a concert for parents and community members! The concert starts at 6:00 p.m.
Congratulations on all of your hard work!
Spring Choral Concert
Come and enjoy an evening of multi-cultural music at our Spring Choral Concert on Tuesday, May 10th. We
will feature a variety of songs from many different cultures and musical genres. Students will be singing songs
in Latin, Japanese, Romanian, Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish in addition to featuring soloists on pop songs from
“Glee”, Disney’s “Hercules”, and even a bit of Michael Jackson! We will be accompanied by many students
from our very talented Central Middle School band program. Come out and support our talented and hard
working students. The concert begins at 6:30 in the CMS cafetorium.
Twister Talent Show!
This year, CMS students demonstrated their talent at the Twister Talent Show. Approximately thirty acts
auditioned and sixteen were selected to perform. Students demonstrated their vocal, instrumental, and the
atrical talents in a variety of ways. Congratulations to the following students on a superb performance!
(in order of appearance)
Wade B (drumset solo), Emily C and Christina E (Vocals and Piano), Savannah T (Vocal Solo), Becca K
(Guitar and Vocal Solo), Cheerleaders (Choreographed Dance), Ella L (Accordion Solo), Chamber Singers
(Vocal Ensemble), Murad S (Tabla), Alissa S (Piano Solo), Wyatt M (Original Guitar Solo),
Daisiah G (Vocal Solo), Joy C (Dance),
Marissa P and Jenny J (Vocal Duet), Conal M (French Horn Solo), Jasmine K (Guitar and Vocal Solo),
Katelyn K (Dance), Phil M (Piano Solo)
Natalie H and Tim G (Emcees)
Maria J, Aysra N, and Fatima J (Backstage Crew)
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