NTZB Parent Bulletin

Hello New Tech Families,

This will be the final bulletin of 2021! It is hard to believe that we are bringing our first semester to a close at the end of the week. I am so proud of the dedication and effort our students and staff are putting forth to finish strong. The school community has been bustling with activity lately and New Tech students can be seen all around representing our school with pride, whether it be performing in the winter play, excelling on the basketball court, or engaging in community service activities. I encourage all parents to talk to their students about the importance of being involved in extracurriculars and staying connected to our school community. This is how we build a strong school culture and climate, where all belong and feel valued!

It is also the time of year in which we begin thinking of the incoming class of 2026! New Tech will host four orientation nights in January followed by a district Freshman night at the ZB campus in February 2022. New Tech will bring many exciting options next year, such as enhanced dual credit core classes through CLC, tech elective courses and a band/choir option for freshman! Please continue to read the bulletin for important information on finals week, orientation, absence reporting and other programming items. I wish everyone a safe, happy holiday season and Happy New Year! As always, I look forward to creating more great days for our students and staff as we move into second semester and 2022!

In partnership,

Bonnie Felske

Contact Information

Finals Week Schedule for Tech Campus Students

Tuesday, December 14th - No Tech Campus

Wednesday, December 15th - No Tech Campus

Thursday, December 16th - No Tech Campus (attendance not required at New Tech)

Tech Campus Registration for 2022-2023: Deadline is December 16th!

ZB Students - CLICK HERE to apply

NT Students - CLICK HERE to apply

For more information, contact the ZB Career Counselor, Mr. Adeloye (adeloyeb@zbths.org)

Car Raffle: Deadline is Tuesday, December 14th!

Purchase Car Raffle Tickets Here!

The raffle winner will be announced on December 15th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CST via Facebook Live on the Tech Campus Facebook page @LCTechCampus.

There is still time to donate to the 2021 Annual Blanket Drive coordinated through The Penny's Purpose. Please consider supporting this wonderful (and warm) opportunity to extend kindness to your neighbors and others in need throughout our community. The deadline is quickly approaching...Wednesday, December 15th!

Please contact Ms. Biddle with questions at biddleM@ntzb.org.

Rotary Interact is a service organization created for youth and is sponsored by the local Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. Each year, Interact works to give back to our Zion-Benton Community through various community service projects allowing students to develop a better sense of self and community while strengthening their communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Highlighted below are pictures captured of Interact members at Trail of Treats and the play “Twas’ the Opening Night Before Christmas" (ushers AND performers).

Club sponsor: Mr. Regnier

regnierw@ntzb.org

In November, the English and History departments at New Tech launched PETSgiving. Students and staff were encouraged to submit pictures of their adorable pets and through several rounds of voting, three finalists remained. Students and staff voted through a "penny war" to determine the winner.

The $200 raised is being donated to the Safe Harbor Humane Society, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Join us in congratulating Donut the Duck, who waddled right past the wet-nosed competition!

• Tuesday 12/14/21: Exams- NT Early Release (1:04 PM)
• Wednesday 12/15/21: Exams- NT Early Release (1:04 PM)
• Thursday 12/16/21: Exams -NT Early Release (11:25 AM)
• Thursday 12/16/21: End of Quarter 2
• Friday 12/17/21: NO SCHOOL- School Holiday
• Monday 12/20/21 - Friday 12/30/21: Winter Break
• Monday 1/3/22: Teacher Institute Day-No Students
• Tuesday 1/4/22: Classes Resume (Start of Semester 2)

Stay up-to-date on the latest school events!

• Weekly announcements from each campus
• Official school calendar (For a downloadable full year calendar, click here.)

Only 400 students large, NT@ZB provides a highly focused educational environment within Zion-Benton Township. A part of District 126, NT@ZB is a companion campus to the larger central campus located across town. NT@ZB emphasizes 21st century learning skills in addition to its college preparatory curriculum taught in a project based learning format. Qualifying students have access to tuition-free dual credit college courses, the Lake County Tech Campus, and all students can participate in athletics as District 126 Zee-Bees!

Email: jacksond@ntzb.org
Website: ntzb.org
Location: 1634 23rd Street, Zion, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 731-9800
Facebook: facebook.com/ntzbe
Twitter: @NewTechZB