H-F FYI - 11.9.22

This weekend H-F celebrated its first Special Olympics Unified Soccer State Championship, then quickly celebrated its second! Both the H-F Red Unified Soccer and the White Unified Soccer teams finished in 1st Place in their divisions at the state tournament, held Saturday in Schaumburg. The White team defeated Andrew 3-2, then faced Hoffman Estates for the final game, besting them 4-3. In another set of close matches, the Red team beat Matea Valley 5-4, then topped Neuqua Valley in the final 3-2. The teams were led back to campus with an escort by Flossmoor's police and fire departments and greeted by a cheering crowd at the North Building. Congratulations to all of our athletes and their coaches (Red: Katie Rice, Brian Garland & Tiffany Mucha; White: Katie Nieckula, Jen Olumstad & Aimee Veal). Red team players are: Peter Beele, Tyler Dean, Naomi Fry, Michael Gordon, Alyson Harris, Nolan McNellis, Eliakim Taylor, Jair Taylor, Bruno Terrazas, Zion Willis, Ana Maria Zambrano & Samuel Zinaich. White team players are: Braylen Baptiste, Jada Barr, Gianna Bucci, Jade Harris, Jasmin Harris, Clinton Holmes, Ireland Kelly, Anaya McCoy, Quinn McNellis, Morgan Mollett, Beverly Nwachukwu & Xavier White. Way to go, Vikings!

Last Saturday, the Vikings hosted the IHSA Girls' Swimming & Diving Sectionals. The Vikings finished in 3rd Place out of 11 teams. Senior diver Tiffani Curry was the Sectional Champion and qualified for the IHSA State Meet! Sophomore Lucy Bolling took 2nd Place in the 200 Freestyle and 3rd in the 500 Freestyle. Freshman Lily Trinidad took 2nd Place in the 100 Backstroke and 4th in the 100 Freestyle. Sophomore Trinity Swanson took 3rd Place in the 100 Butterfly and 5th in the 200 IM. Junior Saada Marvel took 6th Place in the 100 Backstroke. Diving Coach Kelsey Sopron (H-F PE/Health/DE teacher pictured above with Tiffani) was voted Diving Sectional Coach of the Meet! Good luck to Tiffani as she competes at State this Saturday in Westmont — go, Viking!

November is National Native American Heritage Month (also referred to as American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month), which celebrates the history, heritage and culture of Indigenous Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. The H-F Library has created a resource guide to help staff and students celebrate this month; check it out by clicking here!

Reminder for all Vikings who have registered to take an Advanced Placement exam in May 2023: Payment for exams is due tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 10). After that date, any changes will be assessed a $40 late/cancellation/change fee. Fees can be paid using the PowerSchool Parent Portal, where each exam and fee is listed. Questions? Please contact Celine Bucci at 708-335-5584, celine.bucci@hf233.org.

Tryouts will begin at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, for Boys' Swimming & Diving in the Natatorium Pool. Student-athletes, please remember that physical exam forms must be on file in the Athletic Department by the start date in order to participate. Forms can be submitted at the Security Desk in the North Building (Enter Door A) or sent via email to ddehaan@hf233.org. Please note: The Physical Exam/Vaccination Report required for incoming freshmen can be used to participate in athletics. A student-athlete interested in participating in a winter sport must also be registered on the 8to18 Dashboard. Please visit https://hf.8to18.com/accounts/login to register. Go, Vikings!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year's fall play, Monstersongs! Three near-capacity performances were held last week in the new Performing Arts Center. (Photo by Candi Helsel-Wilk)

Congratulations to our amazing and hard-working Teachers of the 1st Quarter, who are pictured above with Superintendent Dr. Wakeley (far left) & Principal Dr. Alexander (far right). They are the first group of teachers to receive this new student-selected award at H-F. Congratulations to (left to right):

• Robert Chapel — Math Teacher
• Khayla Kelley — CTE Teacher
• Sara Brown — World Language Teacher
• John Schmidt — Social Science Teacher
• Steve Sifner — Fine Arts Teacher / Choir Director
• Sara Youssef — Social Science Teacher
• Sarah Pittman — English Teacher
• Tiffany White — CTE & Math Teacher
• Jeanettra Watkins — Science Teacher
• Amie Day — English Teacher

Stay tuned: Later this week and in next week's enewsletter we will announce our Students of the 1st Quarter!

Junior Habtamu Epley competed at the IHSA State Boys' Cross Country Championship meet this past Saturday in Peoria. Habtamu braved the strong winds and muddy course conditions to finish in 152nd Place. Congratulations on a great season, Habtamu! He was coached by Mr. O'Donnell, Social Science teacher.

Senior Caroline Schoen competed at the IHSA State Girls' Cross Country Championship meet the same day. She finished in 42nd Place. Congratulations on a very successful career at H-F, Caroline! She was coached by Mrs. Pack, English teacher.

Congratulations to H-F junior Ayinde Kidd and H-F senior Nolan McNellis for being named All-Conference in the SWSC for their efforts during this year's Boys' Soccer season! (Watch for more fall athletic accomplishments coming soon following the Fall Athletic Awards Night, set for Wednesday, Nov. 16.)

Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl team for an incredible start on the SWSC season. At last Wednesday's meet at Lincoln-Way Central, the team defeated Lincoln-Way West 300 to 250, and defeated Bradley-Bourbonnais 430 to 110. The team was led by junior Jack Piros, who answered 14 toss-ups on the day. Seniors Mickey McGrory, Alex Pease and Rodney Branch all answered toss-ups in both matches, and junior Giselle Paramore swept a bonus question on Fahrenheit 451 to give H-F the first lead of the night against Lincoln-Way West.

The F-S team also started the season 2-0, with wins of 310-250 over Lincoln-Way West led by sophomore Everett Van Til with 10 toss-ups, and 170-160 over Bradley-Bourbonnais led by freshman Luke Debruin with 5 toss-ups. Great job, Vikings!

The team competes again on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in SWSC Meet 2 at Stagg High School.

Ms. Watkins' Biology classes recently completed a lab on cells using bubble soap. Cell membranes are fluid, flexible and can self-repair. Bubbles and cell membranes are alike because their parts are very similar and the bubbles proved a very tangible example for the students.

Ms. Smith's Microbiology students recently took a field trip to the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, where they learned about the reversal of the Chicago River.

Please note: Only home athletic games & playoff games are shown below. For complete athletic schedules, please click here...

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), @ South B23 (Science) & @ H-F Library (Writing)

9:52 a.m. — Visit with Prairie State College @ College Room

1:55 p.m. — Wellness Wednesday: Got Positive Thoughts? with Reiki Reset Energy Healing @ South G5 (Click here to sign up)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (English, Math, Biology & Writing) & @ North 226 (French)

7-9 p.m.

• Athletic Commitment Ceremony @ Mall Auditorium
• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30 a.m. — Student of the Quarter Breakfast @ Viking Room

3:15 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

8:30 a.m.

• D233 Board of Education Planning Committee Meeting @ Viking Room
• Visit with the Southern Illinois U. - Edwardsville @ College Room

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)

8 a.m. — Special Olympics Unified Basketball Invitational @ North Gym

9 a.m. — Girls' Basketball Red vs. White Game (F & JV) @ South Gym

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Math & Science Tutoring @ H-F Library (Enter Door 12)

11 a.m. — Girls' Basketball Red vs. White Game (V) @ South Gym

12:30 p.m. — IHSA State Championships: Girls' Diving @ FMC Westmont

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

1:19 p.m. — Visit with St. Xavier U. @ College Room

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing)

5 p.m. — Home Opener: Girls' Basketball (JV & V) vs. Crete-Monee @ South Gym

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Physics & Writing), @ North 223 (Spanish) * @ North 205 (Chinese)

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30 p.m. — D233 Board of Education Meeting @ H-F Library

1:55 p.m. — Wellness Wednesday: What is Stress Costing You? with School Counselor Ms. Edwards @ South G5 (Click here to sign up)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (English, Math, Biology & Writing) & @ North 226 (French)

6 p.m. — National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ Performing Arts Center

7-9 p.m.

• Fall Athletic Awards @ South Gym
• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Chemistry & Writing)

6 p.m. — Check in for Operation Snowball @ Camp Manitoqua

7-9 p.m.

• Online Science Tutoring @ Google Classroom
• Online Math Tutoring @ Google Meet

7:30-8:15 a.m. — Tutoring @ South G18 (Math), South B23 (Science) & H-F Library (Writing)

3:15-4 p.m. — Tutoring @ H-F Library (Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Writing)

We are so happy to have our students back in person this school year! An important step to keeping school on track is to be sure to stay at home if you are not feeling well, especially if you are having COVID-19 symptoms or suspect you have COVID-19. If a student is COVID-19 positive, parents/guardians, please complete the District 233 COVID-19 Reporting Form (click here) for the Nurse's Office.

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