HF FYI

Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening online Thursday, October 26. Parents, you should have received a letter today with links to teacher sign-ups. We look forward to you having the chance to touch base with your student's teachers as they mark the end of 1st Quarter.

Illinois School Code requires that:

• All freshmen and transfer students provide proof of a high school physical and a record of required immunizations. All students, including those from out of state, must provide a health physical documented on the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form.

• All seniors provide proof of a second dose of the Meningitis Vaccination (MVC) on or after the 16th birthday.

The deadline to submit documentation is Sunday, October 15, 2023. After that, students not in compliance will not be allowed to attend classes until these documents are received, per state law.

Communication of this deadline to all families began last Spring and continued throughout the registration process this summer to assure families are aware of the requirements. Individual letters, emails and phone calls have been sent to families who still need to submit the paperwork throughout the past month.

Documents can be emailed to medicalrecords@hf233.org or faxed to 708-335-6993 (South Nurse) or 708-914-7240 (North Nurse).

Physicals and immunizations are available from your personal health provider, commercial medical providers such as Walgreens, CVS, and Meijer. The Cook County Health Department has a wide network of expert physicians who can help families. To schedule an appointment for your child or to find a CCH provider close to you, contact the CCH Patient Support Center at 312-864-0200.

Questions, or if you need confirmation that your child’s records are up to date, can be directed to School Nurse Lottie Parker at 708-335-5536 or lparker@hf233.org.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and HF is showing its support by wearing pink on this Friday, October 13. "Fight Like a Viking" t-shirts are on sale now through the 13th in the Campus Store for $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Support Center in Homewood!

What's your dream job? What colleges do you have your eye on? Join us next week for our Career Fair, College Night and Historically Black Colleges & Universities Night! We're excited to be joined by professionals in their careers and college reps from around the country to help you and your students plan for life post-HF. Set your reminders now:

• Monday, 10/16: Career Day in the Fieldhouse/North Gym 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, 10/16: College Night in the Fieldhouse/North Gym 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. See what schools will be at College Night here.
• Wednesday, 10/18: Historically Black Colleges & Universities Night in the Auditorium 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Keep the momentum going and make time to attend a college visit during the school day. Students can sign up using their SchooLinks account. Once logged in, click on "School Events", click on the event and then "register for this event". Talk with your teacher ahead of time to make sure it's okay to attend that respective period. This is currently open for Juniors and Seniors.

After College Night, be sure to check out these upcoming college visits:

Tuesday 10/17

Case Western Reserve, 3rd Period

Penn State University, 4th Period

Wednesday 10/18

Drake University, 7th Period

Lake Forest College, 4th Period

Thursday 10/19

Michigan State University, 3rd Period

North Carolina State University, 7th Period

Friday 10/20

Knox College, 2nd Period

It's not too early to start making your summer plans: Chinese Teacher Ms. Ding is excited to host her third trip to China next summer, June 3-15, 2024. The opportunity is open to HF students in the Chinese program and also staff to visit Beijing, Shanghai, and some cities in the Yunnan Province (Southwest China). The once in a lifetime trip will costs about $3,900-$4,000 and covers your round trip flight, hotels, meals, transportation, and admission in China.

Please complete this survey by Friday, October 20. There will be a Zoom meeting with the travel agency on Friday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. Get ready to experience Chinese culture, food, cities, and people! Contact Ms. Ding with any questions at yding@hf233.org.

Since 1981, HF has hosted Operation Snowball, a program focusing on prevention through educational growth by promoting personal social development. This year's Snowball is back at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort from Thursday, November 16 through Sunday, November 19. Students participate in large group sessions, mini workshops and small groups in which feelings and concerns may be openly discussed in a confidential atmosphere.

Learn more about Operation Snowball and register here.

Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Honest Game have partnered to provide students and families with an easy-to-use College Athletic Pathway software and additional educational resources. We know that accessing scholarships and college athletics requires not only a commitment to athletic training and competition but also a commitment to academic success.

Honest Game’s online platform provides students and families with individualized tracking across FIVE college athletic opportunities, including NCAA DI, DII, DII, NAIA, and Junior College pathways. Learn more and get started by clicking the link below.

Attention Class of 1983 graduates: Get your reunion caps on and prepare for an unforgettable weekend. Your reunion coordinators have planned the following opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new memories!

Friday, October 13 at 4 p.m.

HF Tour followed by the Viking Football Game at 7 p.m. (and Lassen's afterwards)

Saturday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner at Balagio's

Stay in the loop with all Class of 1983 reunion updates and information on their Facebook page here.

We're close to wrapping up a busy and fun-filled reunion season! Check out what's been happening in Viking Alumni world. Are you an alum looking to connect with your old stomping grounds? Contact our Director of Alumni Engagement & Development, Victoria Koblick, with your questions or interests at vkoblick@hf233.org.

The Village of Flossmoor is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month tonight, October 11, with a performance by Cielito Lindo, a mariachi trio, from 6-7 p.m. in Flossmoor Park. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit and enjoy the music! Stop by early at 5 p.m. for the chance to paint a sugar skull with the HF Park District. This special, cultural event is for the whole family, no registration required!

The Homewood Fire Department is hosting its annual open house this Saturday, October 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Homewood Fire Department (17950 Dixie Hwy). The free event features interactive exhibits like how to survive a fire inside your home, an opportunity for children to see the trucks up close, and more. Learn more about the open house activities here.

Enjoy all of the colors of autumn while learning about area trees at the Village of Flossmoor’s Guided Fall Tree Walk on Thursday, October 19 at 5 p.m. Meet Village of Flossmoor Forestry Maintenance Technician and Arborist David Becker in the downtown traffic circle in front of the Flossmoor Public Library and the Flossmoor Metra Train Station to begin this educational, half-mile tour. This new event is being offered rain or shine; no registration required. Learn more here.

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