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TF North Drama Presents " To Kill a Mockingbird"

Date: Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: TF North Auditorium
Cost: Tickets for adults are $2, students $1, and children under 12 years old are free!
 
Graduating Seniors Must Pay Fees 

Graduation is right around the corner. Seniors will take final exams on May 13 and May 14, 2014. Parents and students should check with Mr. Conley in the bookstore, Ms. Wall in the school library, and one of the Dean's Office secretaries to ensure that no monies are owed.  If these fees are not paid, your student's name will be submitted to the Guidance Office.  This action may result in the student's diploma being pulled, which would deny your student permission to participate in the graduation ceremony.  All fees must be paid in cash, certified check, or money order.  If you have any questions concerning outstanding fees, please contact the Guidance Office.

Contact Numbers:

Bookstore, Mr. Conley:  (708) 585-1142

Dean's Office, Ms. Langston:  (708) 585-1007

Guidance Office, Ms. Beard:  (708) 585-1008

Library, Ms. Wall:  (708) 585-1029

  

Parent of the Month

TF North's SIP Culture and Climate Committee has chosen Marilyn Freeman as their Parent of the Month for March. 

 

Marilyn Freeman with Principal Dr. Dwayne Evans  

  

Spring Fundraiser

The T.F. North Booster Club is sponsoring a spring fundraiser to help support our athletes. We have teamed up with Xtraman Fundraising, which has put a great discount card together for us. This card offers discounts to local attractions, dining, entertainment, movies, shopping, and theme parks, along with a nationwide database for discounts and printable coupons. Some participating stores and restaurants are:

  • Aeropostale
  • AMC Showplace Schererville 16
  • Applebee's
  • Dolton Bowl
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Men's Wearhouse
  • Pepe's Mexican Restaurants
  • Subway
  • Taco Bell

PLUS..... once you purchase and activate your card you can get a $25.00 Restaurant Gift Certificate at participating restaurants. Our spring sports' athletes will be participating in this fundraiser if you wish to purchase a card from an individual student, or you can contact Karen Lake at klake@tfd215.org to purchase one. The cards are $20 dollars each.

 

Thank you in advance for your support of the T.F. North Booster Club and our athletes.

  

Summer School Registration Dates

Registration Dates: April 7 - May 9, 2014 (Drivers Ed Courses)

April 13 - May 9, 2014 (General Ed Courses)

Registration Location: Bookstore (all buildings)

Registration Times: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Session Dates: 1st Semester: June 9 - July 1, 2014

2nd Semester: July 7 - July 29, 2014

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Class Location: Center for Academics & Technology

1605 Wentworth Avenue

Calumet City, IL 60409

Cost: $125.00 per semester credit

$375.00 for out-of-district per semester credit

$250.00 for Drivers Education

 

COURSE OFFERINGS

  • Algebra I U.S. History
  • Geometry World History
  • Intro to Algebra II Biology
  • English 9, 10, 11 Principles of Chemistry **

** Drivers Education P.E. at T.F. North

** Offered at home schools only

 

2014 SUMMER SCHOOL

Semester 1: June 9, 2014 - July 1, 2014

Semester 2: July 7, 2014 - July 29, 2014

Drivers Education: T.F. North & T.F. South

Physical Education: T.F. North

 

COURSES OFFERED

  • Algebra I S1 & S2
  • Geometry S1 & S2
  • Intro to Algebra II S1 & S2
  • Biology S1 & S2
  • Principles of Chemistry S1 & S2 (*offered at home schools)
  • World History S1 & S2
  • U.S. History S1 & S2
  • English 9 S1 & S2
  • English 10 S1 & S2
  • English 11 S1 & S2

SENIOR VSA INTER-SESSION

May 21, 2014 - July 1, 2014

   

News from TF South

Gates Millennium Scholarship Winner

T.F. South is pleased to announce the winner of the 2013/2014 Gates Millennium Scholarship, senior Adonis Holmes!  One of 1,000 students from across the country who received this scholarship, Adonis has the opportunity to complete his undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level degrees debt free!  Adonis has chosen to start his college career through this prestigious scholarship at the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign.  Congratulations Adonis!

 

Update on Scholarship Awards

It is with great pride that we announce that to date, over 160 of our 459 senior students have been accepted to colleges and universities around the country and have been awarded over $7.8 Million in scholarships!!  

 

Prom Court Voting

Attention seniors!  Nominate your classmates for Prom Court!  Voting will be open from Monday, April 28th until Wednesday, April 30th.  Log on to www.eduballot.votenet.com/TFS to vote.

 

Drama Booster Club Meeting

The Drama Booster Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, May 1st in the Auditorium.

 

Fitness Center Hours

Get your fitness on!  The TFS Fitness Center is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:15 p.m.  Enter at the front of the building.

 

Mock Interviews

On Friday, May 2nd, TFS will be hosting their semi-annual Mock Interviews.  We are seeking volunteers from the business community so that our students can learn from your expertise.  The day begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. with a total of three sessions with a different group of students each hour.  Please contact Mozella Brown for details if you are interested in participating in the event.  She can be reached at 708-585-3076 or by email at mbrown2@tfd215.org


Outstanding Fines

All senior fees must be paid by Friday, May 2, 2014. Textbooks and library books must be returned by Wednesday, May 14th. Failure to pay your fines/fees and to return textbooks will result in exclusion from purchasing Prom tickets, the graduation ceremony, delay in receiving your diploma and delay in sending your final transcript. 

 

Spring Concert

On Wednesday, April 23rd, a packed house was treated to the T.F. South Symphonic, Concert and Jazz bands, as well as Color Guard and Percussion Ensemble concert.  The groups played two hours of great music to entertain the masses.

 

Experimental Theatre

Come see T.F. South's Experimental Theatre on May 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Dr. Henry L. Hertz Auditorium!  Tickets are $5, with children 12 and under admitted for free!  The house opens at 6:30 p.m.

 

Good Neighbor Day Parade

We hope to see you at the Lansing Good Neighbor Day Parade Saturday, May 3rd!  This year's theme is "Renaissance Lansing!"

 

AP Exams

Sharpen your pencils and get plenty of rest!  AP exams will be given from May 5th to May 16th

 

Honors Night

TF South will honor the best of the best at the annual Honors Night on Tuesday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dr. Henry L. Hertz Auditorium.  Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

 

Spring Choir Concert

The Spring Choir Concert will be presented on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, right next door to T.F. South.

 

Summer School Registration

Registration for Summer School classes continues through May 9th.  Consult your counselor as soon as possible to complete the registration form.  All forms and payment are due to the Bookstore, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily.  The cost is $125.00 per semester credit and $250.00 for Drivers Education.  Acceptable forms of payment are cash, money order or credit card only.  

 

ACT Workshop

ACT Workshop!!  DeVry University in Tinley Park is conducting two sessions of free ACT prep review focusing on Math and Science.  

 

Sessions will be taught by DeVry professors using official ACT review materials and will be held on Saturday May 10th per the following schedule: 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Check in; 9:00-9:30 a.m. - Parent Financial Aid Session; and 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Math and Science Review.  

 

Registration is required atwww.tp.devry.edu/community.html.  The Tinley Park Campus is located at 18624 W. Creek Drive.  For more information please contact Kristin Mattingly at 708-342-3223 or kmattingly@devry.edu.


Sports Physicals

School Sports physicals will be given at T.F. South on Wednesday, May 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the Red Gym locker room.  The cost is only $20 (cash only - due when you make the appointment) and you must complete the required form in order to make an appointment.  The deadline is Tuesday, May 13th.  You may pick up the form in the Athletic Office, or download it from the TFS website, www.tfd215.org/south/.  If you have any questions please contact Ms. Hanks at 708-585-2061.

 

Yearbooks

This is your last chance to pre-order your 2014 yearbook by going to yearbookforever.com.  The cost is $65 for this full-color, hardcover book that will be released Tuesday, May 13th.  You only have until May 1st to do so. Extra copies will be sold on a first come, first serve for $65 cash on May 13th.

 

Lock-In at Six Flags

Get on board for your chance to attend a "Lock-In" at Six Flags Great America!!  Students who achieve the following goals will be eligible for a "Lock-In" at Great America on May 17, 2014, all expenses paid (admission, transportation and meals): 

You may have no more than two (2) absences from now until May 16, 2014;

You may have no disciplinary infractions, including dress code violations, tardies, etc.; and

You must have a 3rd quarter GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Let's make history at SFGA!  This is going to be EPIC!

 

Health Fair

The Catholic Charities will conduct a Health Fair (Free medical exams and screenings) at Seton Academy in South Holland, Illinois on Saturday, May 17th.  Registration is 8:00-10:00 a.m. and the clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.  Call 708-333-8379 for more information.


Medical Records

All Illinois state universities and many colleges throughout the United States, as well as most employers, require students to submit health records which include immunizations since birth.  Therefore, you may contact Mrs. Patricia Oostman, school nurse at 708-585-2050 to request a copy before May 21st.  After this date, all requests must be in writing and there is a fee of $3.00 per request. Also, all seniors who are planning to attend an Illinois college next fall will be required to have had two measles immunizations.  Please check with your physician to be sure your student meets this requirement.

 


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www.tfd215.org
1601 Wentworth Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
Phone: (708) 585-2300
Fax: (7087) 585-2317
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