H-F FYI - 11.23.22
Nov. 23, 2022
National Native American Heritage Month
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 during the break by clicking here... Also, this morning H-F's Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Coordinator Mrs. Cook shared the following message with students & staff:
"In the 2021 proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it states: 'For generations, federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures. [This month,] we recognize indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength, as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society.' While the upcoming holiday is a time of thanksgiving and joy for many, we also recognize that the Thanksgiving holiday holds memories of pain and sadness and reminders of the fight for rights indigenous people still face. As an H-F family, we uplift the voices of indigenous people locally and globally and carry their truths as we enter this holiday break."
SAT Test Prep begins in January
Registration is now open for ExcelEdge SAT Test Prep for juniors! The SAT is still important for college planning, as it is used not only for college admissions, but also for placement and scholarships. H-F juniors will take the SAT on April 12 during the school day. To help them prepare for the test, H-F has invited ExcelEdge to offer its program, SAT 1600, here at school. The program will be offered in-person by experienced instructors who are certified content specialists to teach point-producing offensive and defensive strategies on how to navigate difficult items on the SAT. Register now for one of two available sessions:
- Tuesdays from Jan. 31-March 14 at 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Saturdays from Feb. 4-March 18: Saturdays at 10 a.m.-Noon
Fee is $180/student. Juniors only. Registration is open now and will close on Jan. 13 or once the sessions are filled. To register on 8to18, click here.
Questions? For more information, contact the Assessment Office at 708-335-5584 or cbucci@hf233.org.
Congratulations to the following Class of 2023 seniors, who were recently named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission:
Great work, Vikings!
COVID Reporting Form
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.
Viking Voice
Click here to read the Nov./Dec. 2022 edition of this newsletter for D233 families
H-F 101 Podcast
Click here to listen to the latest episode of the H-F 101 Podcast, narrated by Mr. Elfner, Social Science teacher
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