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.

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.