Chute E-Blast!

Congrats to Chute Media Arts and Chute Visual Arts students who have their work on display outside the AMC theater and SkyZone in downtown Evanston. Work will be on view through December. (See attached pics)

The PTA needs your help! Please consider volunteering for upcoming events. Thank you!

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If you turn in an IESA Sport Physical for any intramural sport such as basketball, please be mindful that they expire 13 months from the date completed by the physician. For example, if your student turned an IESA physical dated October 1st 2023, that physical form expires November 1st, 2024. That means that your child will be pulled from the sport until you have submitted an up to date IESA Sport Physical.

Any questions please contact the school nurse, Ana Rivera-Escobar at 847-859-8608

When: Friday, November 15th at 7PM

Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena

Cost: $20 a ticket

Information: $5 per ticket goes to the D65 PTA one fund to support enriching academic opportunities + community engagement for all D65 students.

Buy Tickets: bit.ly/Nov15OneFund

If Cost is a Barrier: bit.ly/Nov15FreeTix

If you answered yes and your student will be attending ETHS in the Fall, they can take the AAPPL placement test to get a more accurate placement in their language classes. Please see the attached doc for more information and instructions on how to sign up for the AAPPL test. *Students who take Spanish Language Arts will take the test in class and do NOT need to sign up.

Contact World Languages Department Chair Rachel D’Onofrio at donofrior@eths202.org or New Student Transition Coordinator Alicia Hart at harta@eths202.org with any questions.

Greetings from Evanston Township High School!

We are excited to begin helping eighth grade students and their families make the transition from middle school to high school. ETHS offers several events where you can learn more about resources and curricular choices at ETHS.

One of these events is Incoming Freshman Information Night on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:00pm. We will be sharing information about the high school and upcoming events for incoming freshmen. There will also be opportunities to connect through breakout sessions and activities. Below is an outline of important dates and events for the freshman transition series.

• November 9-17: World Language Placement Testing, if necessary

• December 5: Special Education Transition Information Night for parents of incoming freshmen

• December 13: Online registration and documents are due to ETHS.

• January 22 & 23: Course Request Night for incoming freshmen. On this night, registered students request their courses for freshman year.

• January - March: Summer School registration period: The Prep to ETHS course is highly recommended for incoming freshmen!

• April 9: LGBTQ+ Information Session for the families of incoming freshmen who may be exploring their identities as members of the LGBTQ+ community

• May 20: ETHS Incoming Freshmen Sports/Activities Fair: Learn more about sports teams and clubs at ETHS.

Important dates are listed on the Incoming Freshman Deadlines & Events webpage. Information about transition events is available on the New Student Information pages.

Are you and your student interested in a tour of ETHS? The ETHS Virtual Tour can be viewed at any time from anywhere via laptop, desktop or mobile device. We also host Campus Tour Days on select Saturdays during the school year. Registration is required for these 60-minute guided tours, which offer an optional Q&A session.

Have Questions?
For questions about the freshman transition process, please contact me at harta@eths202.org or 847-424-7047.

For registration questions, please contact Adriana Aviles, Student Enrollment Specialist, at 847-424-7915 or email avilesa@eths202.org. You may contact Adriana Aviles in English or Spanish.

For help in languages other than English or Spanish, contact Mercedes Fernández, ETHS Latino Liaison/Minority Languages Coordinator, at 847-424-7166.

On Wednesday, 11/13, from 1pm - 3pm at Robert Crown, we are hosting the Teen Board Game Afternoon in collaboration with the City of Evanston's YYA team. Together we will provide students with a light meal, all of the games that can be played, and several different prizes.

Students will get to play several games like Knockout, Uno, Spades, Sky Joe, Chess, Checkers, Connect Four, Cornhole, Jenga, PIG, and Just Dance to earn tickets. Students will receive a ticket for each game played and, if they win, they will get another ticket. We have great prizes ranging from a button/magnet, gatorades, candy & sweets, to grand prizes like tickets to Sky Zone, gift cards to local restaurants (Supreme Burrito, Sarpinos, Starbucks), and cool electronics. Participants will get to play fun games with their peers and win cool prizes!

It’s hard to believe, but cooler temps are on the way! Please consider donating gently used (or new if possible!) coats, gloves, hats and scarves. ESCCA is also in need of gently used clothing that meets these guidelines. All donations will be offered to D65 children in need through ESCCA’s shop at JEH. Items can be dropped off at the drive-up bin on the west side JEH (1500 McDaniel) or in the bin in the Chute lobby.

You can also support ESCCA by shopping ESCCA's Amazon Wishlist.

Interested in volunteering at least 4 times a year with ESCCA? We are in need of a few more Supervisors (college age or older, see flyer) and provide training and a flexible schedule. Email maryshawcox@gmail.com if interested!

If you would like to learn more about accessing ESCCA’s services, please contact Mr. Mac at mchollandj@district65.net, Ms. Harned at harneda@district65.net, or Ms. Love at loven@district65.net.

The Chute Eagles Chess Team is one of the top middle school chess teams in Evanston over the past years, always placing in the top 10 at the Illinois State Championship. The rate to join is $100 per youth for each seasonal session. Scholarship opportunities are available, reach out to Coach Chris @ 708-829-8698. Meetings are on Thursdays after school until 4:30 PM with the Fall/Winter Sessions on the following dates:

• October 10, 17, 24, 31
• November 7, 14, 21
• December 5, 12, 19

The Winter/Spring Session:

• January 9, 16, 23, 30
• February 6, 20, 27
• March 6, 13, 20

The Spring Session:

• April 3, 10, 17, 24
• May 1, 8, 15, 22

Gender Sexuality Alliance Club (GSA) meets on Thursday, November 14 in Room 304. Questions? See Cope, Himebaugh or Mesi.

Stage Crew will be meeting on Tuesday November 12th, 3:15-4:15 in the auditorium. We will be learning how to play videos & setting up for assemblies in the auditorium. See or email Ms. McGuire if you have questions.

Meets Wednesdays!

Is your student interested in performing or what it takes to put on a show? Drama club is open to all students! Students play theater games, talk about plays, and produce a student-driven show for the Spring! Please contact Ms. Dardai at dardaid@district65.net if you have any questions. Students can just show up or stop by Ms. Dardai's room (110) to find out more information. Late bus is available.

Attention students and families!

Chute Middle School's first Star Wars Club meeting will be held on select Thursdays for the rest of the year in room 324. If you're a fan of the galaxy far, far away, this club is for you! To sign up for more information and stay updated, join our Google Classroom using the code "tvlbrlr." We look forward to seeing you there!

Come join Green STEAM Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm in Room 313! Green STEAM connects Chute's garden with science, technology, engineering, art and math. We do sustainability projects, garden, cook delicious recipes with food we grew, do experiments, and create art. This school year we will be designing and making a mural for our butterfly garden next to the parking lot!