Maine West Daily Announcements : December 2024

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024

Principal's Leadership Team: The Principal’s Leadership Team is holding a bake sale during lunch periods today in the lower commons. All items are $2.00

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024

COMFY COZY WEEK: Hey Warriors are you ready to get comfy, cozy, and festive? We have got some amazing dress-up days to help you relax and have fun before Winter Break!

Wednesday: Show off your style with Oversized Fit Day—the bigger, the better! Rock those oversized hoodies, tees, and cozy fits.

Thursday: End the week with Sweater Weather Day—wear your favorite sweater or even an ugly holiday one if you’re feeling festive!

Let’s make the last week of school the coziest one yet! We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and embracing the Comfy Cozy vibes.

FASHION & COSMETOLOGY CLUB: Fashion & Cosmetology Club will meet today after school in C108. We will be making fabric ornaments and supplies will be provided.

WEST SIDE: Start your first official day of winter break by joining West Side and wear a holiday sweater to the boys' basketball game on Friday at 6:30 in Spec Gym. There will be games, prizes, and lots of fun!

CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE: Maine West’s chapter of National English Honor Society is having a Holiday Children’s Book Drive to support local children. The book drive runs through Wednesday, December 18th. Please donate gently used books for children ages 3-10. Your English classes will have a box where you can bring your donated books. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Marshall. Thank you in advance for supporting a great cause.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024

SPEECH TEAM: The Speech Team competed in the Pirate's Booty Varsity Tournament at Palatine High School Saturday. Tristan Okurowski placed 5th in Prose and 4th in Radio. Sam Rubio placed 2nd in Original Comedy and Elisha Joseph placed 1st in Informative Speaking. Congratulations team on a job well done!

COMFY COZY WEEK: Hey Warriors are you ready to get comfy, cozy, and festive? We have got some amazing dress-up days to help you relax and have fun before Winter Break!

Tuesday: It’s Bring a Blankie Day—wrap yourself in comfort and carry your coziest blanket around all day!

Wednesday: Show off your style with Oversized Fit Day—the bigger, the better! Rock those oversized hoodies, tees, and cozy fits.

FASHION & COSMETOLOGY CLUB: Fashion & Cosmetology Club will meet Wednesday after school in C108. We will be making fabric ornaments and supplies will be provided.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024

COMFY COZY WEEK: Hey Warriors are you ready to get comfy, cozy, and festive? We have got some amazing dress-up days to help you relax and have fun before Winter Break!

Monday: Start the week off right with Pajama Day—roll out of bed and head straight to school in your favorite PJs!

Tuesday: It’s Bring a Blankie Day—wrap yourself in comfort and carry your coziest blanket around all day!

Wednesday: Show off your style with Oversized Fit Day—the bigger, the better! Rock those oversized hoodies, tees, and cozy fits.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024

SPEECH TEAM: The Speech Team will be competing at the Pirate's Booty Varsity Tournament at Palatine High School tomorrow. Events include Prose, Poetry, Radio and Informative Speaking to name a few. Good luck team with your tournament tomorrow and we hope you have a lot of success and fun.

NEWS FROM THE CCRC: Hey Juniors and Seniors are you looking for job opportunities? Ms. Nelson will be hosting a Job Search Support Workshop today during all lunch periods in the CCRC. Come get help with your search and learn about a variety of opportunities.

PRINCIPAL'S LEADERSHIP TEAM: Today, the Principal’s Leadership Team will be soliciting feedback from students on ways to improve your school experience. The PLT members will have orange cards with a QR code. Scan the QR code to complete a Google Form. Feedback Fridays will happen once a month.

COMFY COZY WEEK: Hey Warriors are you ready to get comfy, cozy, and festive? Next week is Comfy Cozy Week, and we’ve got some amazing dress-up days to help you relax and have fun before Winter Break!

Monday: Start the week off right with Pajama Day—roll out of bed and head straight to school in your favorite PJs!

Tuesday: It’s Bring a Blankie Day—wrap yourself in comfort and carry your coziest blanket around all day!

Wednesday: Show off your style with Oversized Fit Day—the bigger, the better! Rock those oversized hoodies, tees, and cozy fits.

TOYS FOR TOTS: Balkan Club is collecting toys for Toys For Tots. The collection bin is in front of the Visual Art Wing at the end of C120. Please bring new and unwrapped toys to help families in need who can't afford gifts this season. Today is the last day for the drive.

CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE: Maine West’s chapter of National English Honor Society is having a Holiday Children’s Book Drive to support local children. The book drive will start on Monday and run through through Wednesday, December 18th. Please donate gently used books for children ages 3-10. Your English classes will have a box where you can bring your donated books. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Marshall. Thank you in advance for supporting a great cause

PI SIGMA PI: Pi Sigma Pi T-shirts are now on sale in the Bookstore for $15. Order this week, sale closes Friday. Don't forget to sign up for the 3rd Annual Pi Sigma Pi vs. Scholastic Bowl Showdown on Tuesday, 12/17. There will be free pizza.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024

DIMENSIONS CONCERT: Tonight, experience the talents of all students in band, choir and orchestra, plus some incredible music production performances. Two shows: 5:30 and 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $5.00 online, in the bookstore or at the door. Don’t miss this chance to support your friends and classmates.

GIRLS WRESTLING SENIOR NIGHT: Girls Wrestling Senior Night is tonight at 5:30 pm in the field house. Come join us and celebrate our Seniors.

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB: Pi Sigma Pi will host Current Events club after school today in C204. Come to discuss the presidential election, stay for the good conversation and snacks.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024

NEWS FROM CCRC: Hey Freshmen and Sophomores are you interested in volunteering? Ms. Nelson will be hosting a Volunteer Search Support Workshop today during all lunch periods in the CCRC. Come get help with your search and learn about a variety of opportunities.

IRISH CLUB: Irish club is meeting today after school in the lower commons. This will be our Irish Club Holiday party. Members are encouraged to bring in different potato dishes to share. There are microwaves in the lower commons we can use to warm up any food.

TRACK AND FIELD: There will be an informational meeting for girls interested in joining the

Track & Field team today at 3:15 in G102.

DIMENSIONS ART SHOW: The Dimensions Art Show is now on display in the lobby. Don’t miss the public reception today from 6:30–8:00 p.m. where you can meet the artists, enjoy the work of nearly every West student artist and grab some refreshments.

DIMENSIONS CONCERT: On Thursday, experience the talents of all students in band, choir and orchestra, plus some incredible music production performances. Two shows: 5:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5.00 online, in the bookstore or at the door. Don’t miss this chance to support your friends and classmates.

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB: Pi Sigma Pi will host Current Events club after school on Thursday in C204. Come to discuss the presidential election, stay for the good conversation and snacks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Speech Team competed in Varsity and JV tournaments over the weekend and had a great showing. Elisha Joseph placed 5th in Informative Speaking at the Elk Grove Varsity Tournament and at the John Hersey JV Tournament, Elisa Murillo placed 1st in Poetry, Sam Rubio placed 3rd in Original Comedy, and Jimena Ceja placed 5th in Informative Speaking.

Congratulations team on a job well done!

IRISH CLUB: Irish club is meeting Wednesday after school in the lower commons. This will be our Irish Club Holiday party. Members are encouraged to bring in different potato dishes to share. There are microwaves in the lower commons we can use to warm up any food.

TRACK AND FIELD: There will be an informational meeting for girls interested in joining the

Track & Field team on Wednesday at 3:15 in G102.

DIMENSIONS ART SHOW: The Dimensions Art Show is now on display in the lobby. Don’t miss the public reception on Wednesday from 6:30–8:00 p.m. where you can meet the artists, enjoy the work of nearly every West student artist and grab some refreshments.

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB: Pi Sigma Pi will host Current Events club after school on Thursday in C204. Come to discuss the presidential election, stay for the good conversation and snacks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024

MU ALPHA THETA: Mu Alpha Theta will meet after school today in B209. New members get their certificates, so make sure to attend.

TRACK AND FIELD: There will be an informational meeting for girls interested in joining the
Track & Field team on Wednesday at 3:15 in G102.

CURRENT EVENTS CLUB: Pi Sigma Pi will host Current Events club after school on Thursday in C204. Come to discuss the presidential election, stay for the good conversation and snacks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024

SPEECH TEAM: For the first time in several years, the Speech Team will be going to two separate tournaments. Tomorrow. JV will be heading to the UltiMUTT Dog Show tournament at John Hersey High School and the Varsity team will be competing at the Espresso Tournament in Elk Grove. Best of luck teams in your tournaments and we wish you a successful competition.

BAKE SALE: Maine West’s chapter of National English Honor Society is hosting a bake sale today during 5th period lunches. We will have many different delicious desserts all for $2.00. Only cash will be accepted.

MU ALPHA THETA: Mu Alpha Theta will meet after school on Monday, December 9 in B209. New members get their certificates, so make sure to attend.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024

THRIFT CLUB: Thrift Club will meet today in the library. Come talk about your favorite thrift stores, ugly sweaters, dusty books, and your best bargain hunts.

PI SIGMA PI: Pi Sigma Pi will have an important all-club meeting on Friday morning at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. Come learn about the 3MM stress-reducing mindfulness exercise from the School Based Health Center. Also, remember to pay for your club T-shirt in the Bookstore ASAP. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions.

LUNCH AND LEARN: Student and Family Services is hosting a Lunch & Learn today during all lunch periods in E105 about Responding to Anger. Bring your lunch and a friend and learn some useful skills.

CHILDREN'S BOOK DRIVE: Maine West’s chapter of National English Honor Society is having a Holiday Children’s Book Drive to support local children. The book drive will take place from Monday, December 9th through Wednesday, December 18th. Please donate gently used books for children ages 3-10. Your English classes will have a box where you can bring your donated books. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Marshall. Thank you in advance for supporting a great cause

BAKE SALE: Maine West’s chapter of National English Honor Society is hosting a bake sale Friday during 5th period lunches. We will have many different delicious desserts all for $2.00. Only cash will be accepted.

MU ALPHA THETA: Mu Alpha Theta will meet after school on Monday, December 9 in B209. New members get their certificates, so make sure to attend.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024

DRAMA CLUB: Our next Drama Club meeting will be held Wednesday in A206. We will chat about important information regarding our upcoming trip to Theatrefest. There will be games and candy.

LUNCH AND LEARN: Student and Family Services is hosting a Lunch & Learn Thursday during all lunch periods in E105 about Responding to Anger. Bring your lunch and a friend and learn some useful skills.

MU ALPHA THETA: Mu Alpha Theta will meet after school on Monday, December 9 in B209. New members get their certificates, so make sure to attend.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT: The Women's Empowerment Club will meet today in the CCRC (Room: B-101) before school at 8am. We will welcome our new members and discuss exciting upcoming events.

PI SIGMA PI: Pi Sigma Pi will have an important all-club meeting on Friday, December 6th at 7:45 in the Lower Commons. Come learn about the 3MM stress-reducing mindfulness exercise from the School Based Health Center. Also, remember to pay for your club T-shirt in the Bookstore ASAP. See Ms. Littlefield Lanham with questions

DRAMA CLUB: Our next Drama Club meeting will be held Wednesday, December 4 in A206. We will chat about important information regarding our upcoming trip to Theatrefest. There will be games and candy.

BAKE SALE: Maine West’s chapter of National English Honor Society is hosting a bake sale Friday, December 6th during 5th period lunches. We will have many different delicious desserts all for $2.00. Only cash will be accepted.

IMPROV NIGHT: Don't miss Maine West’s first Improv Night of the season. Come see the amazing, unscripted and hilarious talents of our very own Improv Warriors. The event will take place tonight at 6 pm in R207 (the Choir Rm.). Admission is only $3 for students, $5 for adults and concessions are $2 each. All proceeds benefit the Drama Club.

MU ALPHA THETA: Mu Alpha Theta will meet after school on Monday, December 9 in B209. New members get their certificates, so make sure to attend!

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