Maine West Daily Announcements

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023

BALKAN CLUB: Attention all Balkan club members,we will meet after school today in C120 and will be taking our Yearbook Photo, email Mrs.Kljajic if you have any questions.

VIDEO GAME CLUB: Video Game Club will meet after school today in the LIbrary. Come to Just Dance, Smash some bros or Mario Kart around fantastic worlds.

GYMNASTICS: Interested in learning gymnastics? Have you mastered how to walk across the beam and want to learn more? Come check out the gymnastics team. Come to open Gymnastics today and tomorrow in A-Wing gym after school from 3:30-5pm. Season starts November 6 at 3:30pm. No experience required and No cuts. Remember to get your physical and sign up on 8to18 to join the team. Have questions, email Mrs.Harrison or see her in H111 during the day.

BOYS SWIM & DIVE: Boys Swim and Dive will have a pre season meeting in the pool tomorrow at 3:15. First day of practice is November 20. See Coach Trella with questions.

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB: Current Events Club will meet on Thursday at 3:00 in room C220. Please join us to discuss the topic of Affirmative Action in education. Background readings are posted on the Pi Sigma Pi Google Classroom page.

POP UP ART SHOW: Do you like to paint but aren't taking an art class? Want a tour of the new art studios? Come be a part of our first POP UP ART SHOW. The art department is looking for 100 students to create a small painting on canvas during lunch periods on Thursday for our first annual POP UP ART SHOW. Current art students will be passing out tickets for the event this week. We will also be in the cafe on Thursday with more invites.

LATINX LEADERS CAREER PANEL: On Friday the CCRC and Latinx Cultural Club "Raíces" will be hosting the Latinx Leaders Career Panel. Come and celebrate Latinx success with us and hear from various Latinx industry professionals and community leaders. This event is open to all Latinx identifying students. It will be held in the auditorium during 7th period. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on Saturday from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Boys' Basketball is having their first day of tryouts on Monday, November 6th. All student-athletes must have a current physical on file and be registered on 8 to 18. Please contact Coach Paxson with any questions.

WAPA: WAPA is sponsoring a Turkey Trot November 13th from 3:30-5 in the spec foyer. Running, trotting and walking are welcomed. This event is open to anyone interested. We are asking for a $10 donation or $3 and 5 canned food items to be donated. All proceeds will be donated to The Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food Pantry. There will be a raffle, hot chocolate, turkey costumes and prizes. If you have questions please ask Mrs. Voigt or Mr. OBrill.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023

Happy Halloween

This morning be on the lookout for the Spooky Aldworth picture hidden around school.

If you find one, take it to the bookstore to redeem it for a free coffee voucher for the Corner Cafe.

Only one picture per person, do not bring in multiple Aldworths,

leave some for other people to find.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme? Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? Are you a poet and you had no prior inclination to coming to that conclusion whatsoever? If so, you should join Poetry Club. Poetry Club meets in A218 on Tuesdays after school at 3:30. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

BALKAN CLUB: Attention all Balkan club members,we will meet Wednesday in C120 and will be taking our Yearbook Photo, email Mrs.Kljajic if you have any questions.

GYMNASTICS: Interested in learning gymnastics? Have you mastered how to walk across the beam and want to learn more? Come check out the gymnastics team. Come to open Gymnastics November 1 and 2 in A-Wing gym after school from 3:30-5pm. Season starts November 6 at 3:30pm. No experience required and No cuts. Remember to get your physical and sign up on 8to18 to join the team. Have questions, email Mrs.Harrison or see her in H111 during the day.

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: Students in the Advanced Digital Art class designed Maine West t-shirts. YOU get to vote for the design that will be produced and sold in the bookstore. Vote for your favorite design by scanning the QR code on the monitors and posters around school. (HERE is a link to the ballot.)

BOYS SWIM & DIVE: Boys Swim and Dive will have a pre season meeting in the pool at 3:15 on Thursday, November 2. First day of practice is November 20. See Coach Trella with questions.

HALLOWEEN HORROR FILM FESTIVAL: WMTH is hosting a Horror Film Festival open to ALL students today during A, B and C lunches in R209. Bring your friends to watch spooky movies and enjoy free treats from La Esperanza Bakery.

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB: Current Events Club will meet on Thursday, November 2 at 3:00 in room C220. Please join us to discuss the topic of Affirmative Action in education. Background readings are posted on the Pi Sigma Pi Google Classroom page.

LATINX LEADERS CAREER PANEL: On Friday, November 3rd, the CCRC and Latinx Cultural Club "Raíces" will be hosting the Latinx Leaders Career Panel. Come and celebrate Latinx success with us and hear from various Latinx industry professionals and community leaders. This event is open to all Latinx identifying students. It will be held in the auditorium during 7th period. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on November 4th from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023

GYMNASTICS: Interested in learning gymnastics? Have you mastered how to walk across the beam and want to learn more? Come check out the gymnastics team. Come to open Gymnastics November 1 and 2 in A-Wing gym after school from 3:30-5pm. Season starts November 6 at 3:30pm. No experience required and No cuts. Remember to get your physical and sign up on 8to18 to join the team. Have questions, email Mrs.Harrison or see her in H111 during the day.

SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Members of South Asian Student Association, meet in the CCRC tomorrow morning at 7:45 to plan for our Diwali celebration.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Girls' Basketball tryouts begin today at 3:40 pm in Spec Gym. You must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical to tryout. Please contact Coach Kuzmanic or stop by B217 if you have any questions.

BOYS SWIM & DIVE: Boys Swim and Dive will have a pre season meeting in the pool at 3:15 on Thursday, November 2. First day of practice is November 20. See Coach Trella with questions.

ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES: Did you miss the eras tour? You can "shake it off" because WMTH Radio will be hosting a 1989 Taylor's Version Listening party today at 3:30 in R209. There will be free snacks and make your own friendship bracelets that will never go out of "style." All Swifties are welcome to attend.

HALLOWEEN HORROR FILM FESTIVAL: WMTH is hosting a Horror Film Festival open to ALL students tomorrow during A, B and C lunches in R209. Bring your friends to watch spooky movies and enjoy free treats from La Esperanza Bakery.

MU ALPHA THETA: Are you a sophomore, junior or senior looking to join the Math National Honors Society? Check your eligibility and find out how to register for Mu Alpha Theta by scanning the QR codes on the fliers in your math classroom and on the bulletin boards around the school. Registrations must be completed by October 30th. New members need to register AND pay a $10 fee in the bookstore. Seniors have the opportunity to purchase an honors cord to wear during graduation for $6 in the bookstore. We are not able to accept late registrations or orders. Contact Mr. Smith with questions.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on November 4th from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023

WEST'S GOT TALENT: The West's Got Talent Show is Friday and Saturday at 7:00. We are so excited for you to see the amazing amount of talent on our Maine West Stage. We have singing, dancing, music, magic, and so much more.

GYMNASTICS: Interested in learning gymnastics? Have you mastered how to walk across the beam and want to learn more? Come check out the gymnastics team. Come to open Gymnastics November 1 and 2 in A-Wing gym after school from 3:30-5pm. Season starts November 6 at 3:30pm. No experience required and No cuts. Remember to get your physical and sign up on 8to18 to join the team. Have questions, email Mrs.Harrison or see her in H111 during the day.

DECA: Attention all DECA members, our next meeting is Monday morning at 7:45 in D102. We will be discussing role play practice.

SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Members of South Asian Student Association, meet in the CCRC on Halloween morning at 7:45 to plan for our Diwali celebration.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Girls' Basketball tryouts begin Monday at 3:40 pm in Spec Gym. You must be registered on 8to18 and have an updated physical to tryout. Please contact Coach Kuzmanic or stop by B217 if you have any questions.

BOYS SWIM & DIVE: Boys Swim and Dive will have a pre season meeting in the pool at 3:15 on Thursday, November 2. First day of practice is November 20. See Coach Trella with questions.

ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES: Did you miss the eras tour? You can "shake it off" because WMTH Radio will be hosting a 1989 Taylor's Version Listening party on October 30 at 3:30 in R209. There will be free snacks and make your own friendship bracelets that will never go out of "style." All Swifties are welcome to attend.

HALLOWEEN HORROR FILM FESTIVAL: WMTH is hosting a Horror Film Festival open to ALL students on Halloween during A, B and C lunches in R209. Bring your friends to watch spooky movies and enjoy free treats from La Esperanza Bakery.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on November 4th from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

GYMNASTICS: Interested in learning gymnastics? Have you mastered how to walk across the beam and want to learn more? Come check out the gymnastics team. Come to open Gymnastics November 1 and 2 in A-Wing gym after school from 3:30-5pm. Season starts November 6 at 3:30pm. No experience required and No cuts. Remember to get your physical and sign up on 8to18 to join the team. Have questions, email Mrs.Harrison or see her in H111 during the day.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: The National English Honor Society will meet Friday at 7:45 am in the LRC. All current and new members should be in attendance.

DECA: Attention all DECA members, our next meeting is Monday morning at 7:45 in D102. We will be discussing role play practice.

BOYS SWIM & DIVE: Boys Swim and Dive will have a pre season meeting in the pool at 3:15 on Thursday, November 2. First day of practice is November 20. See Coach Trella with questions.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on November 4th from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023

COMPETITIVE CHEER: Competitive Cheer Tryouts will be held in the Field House today at 5:00. Please register on 8to18 or email Coach Jay.

GYMNASTICS: Interested in learning gymnastics? Have you mastered how to walk across the beam and want to learn more? Come check out the gymnastics team. Come to open Gymnastics on 10/25, 11/1 and 11/2 in A-Wing gym after school from 3:30-5pm. Season starts November 6 at 3:30pm. No experience required and No cuts. Remember to get your physical and sign up on 8to18 to join the team. Have questions, email Mrs.Harrison or see her in H111 during the day.

FCCLA: Interested in FCCLA? Come to an informational meeting after school today in C105A. Questions? Contact Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Van Jacobs, or Ms. Zobrist.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: The National English Honor Society will meet Friday at 7:45 am in the LRC. All current and new members should be in attendance.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on November 4th from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023

COMPETITIVE CHEER: Competitive Cheer Tryouts will be held in the Field House today and tomorrow at 5:00. Please register on 8to18 or email Coach Jay.

POETRY CLUB: Are you and your friends pros at prose? In your free time, do you often rhyme?
Do you find yourself writing out what you feel? Are you a poet and you had no prior inclination to coming to that conclusion whatsoever? If so, you should join Poetry Club! Poetry Club meets in A218 after school on Tuesdays. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani at hkhemani@maine207.org.

GYMNASTICS: Interested in learning gymnastics? Have you mastered how to walk across the beam and want to learn more? Come check out the gymnastics team. Come to open Gymnastics on 10/24, 10/25, 11/1 and 11/2 in A-Wing gym after school from 3:30-5pm. Season starts November 6 at 3:30pm. No experience required and No cuts. Remember to get your physical and sign up on 8to18 to join the team. Have questions, email Mrs.Harrison or see her in H111 during the day.

BOYS BASKETBALL: For all student-athletes interested in joining Boys' Basketball this winter, there is an informational meeting after school today in Room A-201. For any questions, please email Varsity Head Coach, Dan Paxson.

FCCLA: Interested in FCCLA? Come to an informational meeting after school Wednesday in C105A. Questions? Contact Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Van Jacobs, or Ms. Zobrist.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY: The National English Honor Society will meet Friday at 7:45 am in the LRC. All current and new members should be in attendance.

NERDY GIRL SUCESSl Are you eager to learn more about different careers and hear from industry professionals? Come to the Career and Leadership Summit presented by Nerdy Girl Success. This event will be at Maine East High School on November 4th from 9-12:30. All female and non-binary identifying students are welcomed. There will be workshops, a career fair, a panel discussion, and goodie bags. To sign up, register on SchooLinks or visit Ms. Nelson in the CCRC.

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