Friday, November 21, 2014

Principal Wardle's Weekly Blog



Friday Focus

Veteran’s Day 2014 - As you know, last Tuesday, November 14th, we celebrated Veteran's Day with all of the students in the building. I am so glad of this change, as it gave us a chance to discuss, learn about, and appreciate our veterans and Veteran's Day. We had an incredible display case put together by our Sandy Beguin, English Division Head (it is still up in the main office foyer if you come by the building). In addition, Special thanks to Jeff Bott and Sara Farrell, Media Tech and student Nate Woten who put the video together for us. Also shout outs go to Jarred Maddox for his interview of Bill Dussling; Stefanie Pehr for her work with publicity and the Charger article; student Kate Schneider for her editorial about Veterans Day featured in the Charger online; Stacey Baylen for her time finding our alumni who served, and all of you who contributed memorabilia for our students to see.  Finally, the most important thanks goes out to our veterans throughout the building and its extended community.  Your service and sacrifices go well beyond our momentary tribute.


Also, a special recognition to our students and staff member for the month of November!
Cesar Quilantan, Social studies, World Languages, ELL
Sydney Mann, Career Technical Education
Adam Apel, Math&Science
Dhruvi Shah, English and Fine Arts
Nikita Dolgikh, PE and Health
Kenneth Bernales, Student Services
Staff member Allison Holysz, PE/ Health (who will be featured in our staff spotlight)


Upcoming Dates / Big Events Semester 1
November 21 Multi-Cultural Club Show, 7:00 pm, Cafeteria
November 23-December 2 District 214 Community Education 2014 Online Auction, go to www.ce214.org to bid
December 2 “Ask the College” Night, 7:00 pm, Forest View Educational Center
December 4-6    Winter Play, The Boys Next Door, Thursday-7:00 pm, Friday & Saturday-7:30 pm, Theater


DISTRICT 214 CALENDAR
November 26 Non-Attendance Day - No School
November 27 & 28 Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
December 19 Winter Vacation Begins at Close of Classes
January 5 First Day of Classes after Winter Vacation
January 16 End of First Semester
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
January 20 Institute Day, Students NOT in Attendance
January 21 Beginning of Second Semester



Back Those Bison - Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the coming week
November 21 & 22 Girls Swimming/Diving at State (Evanston High School)
November 22 Bison Classic Girls Basketball vs. Grayslake Central, 2:30 pm, Gym
November 24 Bison Classic Boys Basketball vs. Niles North, 7:30 pm, Gym
November 25 Boys Wrestling vs. Maine South, 6:00 pm, Fieldhouse
November 26 Bison Classic Boys Basketball vs. Grayslake Central, 7:30 pm, Gym
November 28 Bison Classic Boys Basketball vs. Christian Liberty, 7:30 pm, Gym
November 29 Boys Wrestling vs. Niles North-Andrew-Bartlett, 9:00 am, Fieldhouse
November 29 Bison Classic Boys Basketball vs. Marmon, 7:30 pm, Gym
December 1 Girls Bowling vs. Rolling Meadows, 4:30 pm, Arlington Lanes
December 2 Girls Basketball vs. Palatine, 7:30 pm, Gym
December 3 Girls Gymnastics vs. Conant, 6:00 pm, Gym
December 4-6 Winter Play, The Boys Next Door, 7:00 pm, Theater
December 5 Girls Basketball vs. Wheeling, 6:00 pm, Gym
December 5 Boys Basketball vs. Wheeling, 7:30 pm, Gym
December 6 Boys Basketball vs. Palatine, 6:00 pm, Gym



For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for B.G. activities, please go to:  http://il.8to18.com/buffalogrove/calendar



Daily Announcements Link
Buffalo Grove High School provides daily announcements to the students to keep them informed of current and upcoming events. To provide you with more information, the Student Announcements are now online. The announcements will be online for 10 days.    


Staff Member / Student of the Week
BG Staff Member for the month of November Allison Holysz

What is your name? Allison Holysz
What department do you teach in/ what courses do you teach? I am part of the PE/Health Department.  I teacher regular and LEP Health classes as well as the gymnastics PE classes.
How long have you been teaching at BG?  This is my 3rd year teaching at BG.
Where did you go to high school? I went to Fremd High School.
What part of teaching to you find the most rewarding?  I find it rewarding to see my students grow throughout their high school careers.  It is great to have students as sophomores in Health and be able to see them mature and change throughout their time at BG.  It is also rewarding when past students/athletes come back to visit and share how their experiences at BG have positively impacted who they are today.
What is something unique about you?  I am a very adventurous person. I have gone sky diving twice and jumped off a cliff into ocean.

What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor?  I coach girl’s swimming and girl’s gymnastics.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Principal Wardle's Weekly Blog



Friday Focus - D214 Centennial Celebration Information!
Want to learn more about D214’s Talent Development Program?  -  In the link below, you will read about our Summer Enrichment Program, learn about medical science and education academies and hear from a standout Advanced Placement teacher
http://www.d214.org/assets/1/Documents/D214%20TDP%20Quarterly_Fall%202014-102914%20FINAL.pdf

BGPA Communication and Link  (BGPA)
We have a fundraiser that stretches over the whole school year! Any time you eat at Continental Restaurant on Buffalo Grove Rd in Buffalo Grove ask the hostess for the BGHS PROM binder. For every table of diners that signs the binder 10% of the check is donated to Post Prom. Thanks for your support!



Upcoming Dates / Big Events Semester 1
November 17 Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete for Grades 9, 10, 11 - 7:00 pm, Forest View Educational Center Theater
November 18 Parent Information Evening, “Raising Digital Natives”. BGHS welcomes Dr. Devorah Heitner, discussing insights on growing up in a connected world. 7:00 pm, Theater.
November 19 BGPA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Community Room
November 21 Multi-Cultural Club Show, 7:00 pm, Cafeteria
November 23-December 2 District 214 Community Education 2014 Online Auction, go to www.ce214.org to bid


DISTRICT 214 CALENDAR
November 26 Non-Attendance Day - No School
November 27 & 28 Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
December 19 Winter Vacation Begins at Close of Classes
January 5 First Day of Classes after Winter Vacation
January 16 End of First Semester
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
January 20 Institute Day, Students NOT in Attendance
January 21 Beginning of Second Semester
February 16 Presidents’ Day - No School
March 20 Spring Vacation Begins at Close of Classes
March 30 First Day of Classes after Spring Vacation
April 3 Non-Attendance Day - No School
May 25 Memorial Day - No School
May 31 Commencement
June 5 Last Day of Classes


Back Those Bison - Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the coming week
November 15 Girls Swimming/Diving at Sectionals
November 20 Chess Club vs. Conant, 4:30 pm, Community Room
November 20 Bison Classic Girls Basketball vs. Maine South, 7:30 pm, Gym
November 22 Bison Classic Girls Basketball vs. Grayslake Central, 2:30 pm, Gym



For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for B.G. activities, please go to:  http://il.8to18.com/buffalogrove/calendar



Daily Announcements Link
Buffalo Grove High School provides daily announcements to the students to keep them informed of current and upcoming events. To provide you with more information, the Student Announcements are now online. The announcements will be online for 10 days.    
Weblink:  http://bghs.d214.org/daily_announcements.aspx

Friday, November 7, 2014

Principal Wardle's Weekly Blog





Friday Focus - D214 Centennial Celebration Information!
During the 2014-2015 school year, High School District 214 will celebrate 100 years of innovation in education. You are all invited to celebrate with us at the District 214 Centennial Celebration Events. Starting Sunday, November 9, through Sunday, November 23, 2014 there will be a district-wide food drive. The District’s six comprehensive high schools and three alternative programs will collect food to benefit local food pantries. You may find a collection bag on your door. We hope you’ll participate by filling it, or bringing in food items to your neighborhood high school. With more than 12,000 students, 1,500 staff and residents of eight communities participating, we can have a significant impact. Please check www.d214.org throughout the year for more information on centennial events that are open to the community.  



Upcoming Dates / Big Events Semester 1
November 8 Placement Test for Class of 2019 (current 8th graders), 7:45 am-12:00 noon
November 9-23  District 214 Centennial Community Food Drive
November 12 Career Night-Engineering & Industrial Technology, Business, and Computer Careers, 6:00 pm, Wheeling H.S.
November 13 Fall Sports Awards, 7:00 pm, Gym
November 17 Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete for Grades 9, 10, 11 - 7:00 pm, Forest View Educational Center Theater
November 18 Parent Information Evening, BGHS welcomes Dr. Devorah Heitner. Dr. Heitner offers insights on growing up in a connected world. 7:00 pm, Theater.
November 19 BGPA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Community Room
November 23-December 2 District 214 Community Education 2014 Online Auction, go to www.ce214.org to bid


DISTRICT 214 CALENDAR
November 26 Non-Attendance Day  - No School
November 27 & 28 Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
December 19 Winter Vacation Begins at Close of Classes
January 5 First Day of Classes after Winter Vacation
January 16 End of First Semester


Back Those Bison - Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the coming week
November 8 Boys Cross Country at State (Time/Location TBA)
November 8 Expressions “Cabaret”, 5:30 pm, Cafeteria
November 15 Girls Swimming/Diving at Sectionals (Time/Locations TBA)

For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for B.G. activities, please go to:  http://il.8to18.com/buffalogrove/calendar


BG in The News
BGHS Charger Website launched

BG Students debate e-cigarettes in local forum

Social Media and Literary skills

Senate BIll 16 brings fear to local school districts



Daily Announcements Link
Buffalo Grove High School provides daily announcements to the students to keep them informed of current and upcoming events. To provide you with more information, the Student Announcements are now online. The announcements will be online for 10 days.    


Staff Member / Student of the Week


What is your name?  Dr. Jill Maraldo

What department do you teach in/ what is your position/ responsibilities:  Associate Principal for Instruction

How long have you been working at BG? This is my first year at BG, but I started in education 17 years ago.

Where did you go to high school?  Clarkstown North HS in New York - Go Rams!

What part of teaching/ leading to you find the most rewarding? Bringing innovative teaching and learning to both students and staff through technology, curriculum and professional development opportunities.

What is something unique about you? I just started taking piano lessons a couple of months ago...proving to myself that it's never too late to learn something new!

What's been a surprise thus far in your role at BG?  That I can finally find my way around the building!  No, really, the most pleasant surprise is just how warmly everyone in the BGHS community has welcomed me in this new role and into the BG family :)