Dundee - Crown Newsletter

• 11- Senior FAFSA workshop 10am -12pm
• 13 - Band Concert - 7pm
• 17 - President's Day - No School
• 19- 68th Annual D300 Science Fair 6:00pm - 9:00pm
• 27- DCHS Musical - 7:00pm
• 28 - DCHS Musical - 7:00pm
• 28 - Teacher Institute Day - No School

• 1 - DCHS Musical 7:00pm
• 2 - DCHS Musical 1:00pm
• 5 - Late Start
• 6 - DCHS at Mundelein Jazz Fest
• 8 - DCHS at IROC Orchestra Festival
• 8 - FAFSA Workshop 10am - 12pm Media Center
• 12 - DCHS Choir Pops Concert 7:00pm
• 14 - End of Quarter
• 21 - Community Family Resource Fair 6pm
• 27 - DCHS - Spring Orchestra
• March 31 - April 4th - SPRING BREAK

• ACCESS Testing started January 27th and will continue through February. This year Dundee-Crown will be testing over 800 students.
• All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be required to take our state assessment on Tuesday, April 8th. Students can and should start preparing now!

• With the support of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission(ISAC), we will offer financial aid application workshops for Senior students and families to attend if they need help completing or understanding their financial aid applications. We have a bilingual ISAC rep who is at DCHS during lunch periods every other Wednesday as well for students: (Click HERE for Office Hours)
• Upcoming Workshops are open to DCHS students and families with Spanish Support. Remember to bring your Chromebook or laptop and important 2023 tax documents. These workshops will occur on Tuesday 2/11 from 6-8 pm in Media Center and on Saturday 3/8 from 10am-12 pm in Media Center.

• The Counseling Department is sponsoring a Future Spartan Field trip on March 14th. Seniors who have expressed interest in attending Elgin Community College (ECC) next year or who are currently undecided will receive invitations and field trip permission forms to attend. This trip will offer students an opportunity to explore ECC's academic programs, learn about the enrollment process, and discover the wide range of student support services offered at ECC. Invitations, field trip permission forms, and parent/guardian letters will be given to invited students by the week of February 17th.
• The field trip will occur on March 14th and will go from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Transportation will be provided. Buses will leave Dundee Crown at approximately 8:45 a.m. and students will be back at school by 12:30 p.m.
• Sack lunches will be provided for students

Did you know that Dundee-Crown High School has an Internship Program? Junior and Senior students can spend part of their day interning in a career they want to learn more about. Interested students should talk to their counselor or contact Mrs. Buhrow at michelle.buhrow@d300.org.

Do you speak a language other than English? If so, consider signing up for the Seal of Biliteracy. District 300 uses the Avant STAMP 4S test to qualify students for this recognition.

Students who pass all four portions of the exam — reading, writing, speaking, and listening — will earn the Seal of Biliteracy, which will be added to their final transcripts upon graduation. This prestigious seal demonstrates a person's language proficiency to colleges, universities, technical schools, the military, and employers.

Key Details:

• Sign-Up Deadline: February 7th

• Test Dates: Week of February 18th (Listen during Announcements for More Information)

• Location: Auditorium

• Test Duration: 1.5–2 hours (during school hours)

More information about the Avant STAMP 4S test can be found here:

District 300 Seal of Biliteracy Information

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S

ILLINOIS STATE SEAL OF BILITERACY

The Illinois Seal of Biliteracy can be earned by students who demonstrate proficiency in the English language and a second language through testing. Students who achieve this honor receive a seal/commendation* on their diploma as well as a note on their transcript.

This honor can be used to distinguish students in college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and the job market.

Languages available for testing in addition to English: Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Polish, Hebrew, Hindi, Thai, Japanese, Korean, and Russian

Tests for English include: ACT, SAT & ACCESS for ESL

Tests for other languages include: AP & STAMP 4s

We would like to suggest that your student do some of the practice tests before taking the actual tests; your family can find these practice tests at the link below, just copy and paste the link below into your browser: https://avantassessment.com/sample-tests#4S_Sample

Any questions, contact World Language Department Director, David Rojas (david.rojas@d300.org)

Students must demonstrate proficiency in BOTH English and an additional language.

If you would like more information about AVID, look no further! The AVID Linktree offers information about everything from graduation signs to service opportunities. CLICK HERE to learn more!

We have even more information for anyone who wants to know about what we have to offer. Check out what you can learn by joining our program! CLICK HERE to learn more!

Senior AVID Parents:

Save the Date for the Senior AVID celebration on the evening of Tuesday, April 29th.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

In 1925, A. Philip Randolph established The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), the first nationally recognized Black labor union in the United States.

Under Randolph's leadership, the BSCP expanded its mission to advocate for broader social and economic justice, paving the way for the modern Civil Rights Movement. Randolph went on to organize the famous March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

-- A. Phillip Randolph

In the past newsletters, we've discussed how important reading is and how it can be a shared experience. But what do you do when you are sitting somewhere, waiting, and you don't have a book? Ebooks are a fantastic way to always have a book with you wherever you go! Fox River Valley Library has access to Libby which is an app you download on your phone. Then anytime you want a book you just go to that app and either download a new book or read one you have already borrowed. Download Libby on your phone and your child's phone and use your library card to access the collection. You can put the ebooks on all of your Kindl devices as well. Don't ever leave home without a book again! Our challenge for you and your child: download a book from Libby and anytime you or your child start to scroll social media, switch to reading a book together! How many ebooks can you read this Winter?

Our cast and crew of the fall play, "Deadline," was honored to be chosen to perform at the Illinois High School Theater Festival held at the University of Illinois January 9th - 11th. Students were able to attend multiple workshops presented by professionals in the theater world and strengthened their theater arts skills! Our cast and crew then gave two performances of the fall play, "Deadline," which was attended by approximately 200 students from around Illinois. We are beyond proud of what this talented group of students accomplished while at the festival. They truly showed the rest of those attending the fest that Charger Pride is strong at D-C!

Dear Community Partners,

HABLEMOS is a school organization from Dundee – Crown High School whose purpose is to educate, inform, and provide our parents with the necessary tools to be present in their student’s education in all areas. This is accomplished by offering monthly evening meetings where professional speakers from the community come and present a variety of topics to our parents. Topics focus on several areas: educational, college awareness, motivational, and social-emotional.

Hablemos is planning an event that will take place at Dundee-Crown High School on Friday March 21 from 6-8pm. We are seeking support from community businesses and organizations as we ask you for your participation so we can make this event special for our community. The purpose of this event is to provide resources during the summer for our high school students and families. We believe that it is important for our students to stay occupied during the summer with positive activities that will help them gain experience in different areas, and that families are also aware of the resources available in the community. Thank you in advance, we appreciate your time and help.

We are seeking activities such as:

• Internships

• Volunteer opportunities

• Youth Employment

• Summer Camps

• Community Resources for students and families

• Gifts for raffles if you can't participate we can announce your organization or bussiness.

If you are planning on attending this event please complete this form by Friday, March 7. Any additional comments or questions please reach out to us. If you are unable to attend this event, and would be willing to donate any items for raffles, baskets or gift cards it is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

DCHS FSL TEAM

Alma Valdivia - Jiménez

alma.valdiviajimenez@d300.org

Julie Berumen

julie.berumen@d300.org

Andrea Cabral

andrea.cabral@d300.org

The Boys Lacrosse season will begin on March 3rd. Players must be registered and have an up-to-date physical on file with the school. Lacrosse is a growing sport that welcomes student-athletes with little to no experience a chance to compete and join a team of hard working and driven individuals. If you are interested, reach out to Coach Thompson (ryan.thompson@d300.org) and come on out to an open gym before the season begins.

Boys Track and Field started on February 3rd.

For more information

about our team and about upcoming competitions,

please check out our Boys Track Google Site.

To anyone interested in playing baseball, we have started our open gyms and weightlifting for the winter. Open gyms are Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 am, and weightlifting is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school.

Feel free to contact Coach Zimmer with any questions. Email: andrew.zimmer@d300.org.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been meeting throughout the last part of the winter season, and our next meetings will be on Thursday, February 6th and Thursday, February 20th at 7:30 P.M. in the Athletic Lobby.

Our meetings are open to ALL Dundee-Crown students.

Please join us for a time of fellowship, faith, games, and outreach as we build community together.

DCHS BOOSTER CLUB

We are looking for volunteers for the concession stand during basketball games and wrestling matches this winter. Parents, we need you! Students, this is a great way to get your volunteer hours!

ANNUAL CHARGER 2500

The Dundee-Crown Booster Club would like to invite parents and teachers to the 35th Annual Charger $2,500 at Rochaus on March 22, 2025. The theme this year is Sports Fanatic.This is our major fundraising event and we are hoping you can join us. Tickets are on sale now! Please come out and join us for some good food with some good friends for a good cause and have a good time. Please click the link below to purchase your tickets.

https://form.jotform.com/230268356436156

URINETOWN TICKETS

Tickets for Urinetown, the D-C Spring Musical, are now on sale! The show will run from February 27th through March 2nd, and tickets are $11. Urinetown: The Musical is a satirical comedy that takes place in a dystopian future where water is scarce, and a corporation controls public toilets. Citizens must pay to use the restroom, and those who can't afford it are sent to the mysterious "Urinetown." The story follows Bobby Strong, a young man who leads a rebellion against the corporation's corrupt rule. The show humorously tackles themes like social justice, corporate greed, and environmental issues, all while poking fun at traditional musical tropes. It's known for its quirky characters, dark humor, and memorable songs. Tickets are available at GoFan! Just search for Dundee-Crown!

MUSICAL THEATER

Are you interested in Musical Theater? Do you have a cause that means something very deeply to you? Would you and your friends like to run a 24-hour musical? Applications are now open for production teams to apply to run the first ever Dundee-Crown 24-hour musical! Get the details together, get your people together, and go to https://tinyurl.com/DC24App for more information and to apply! Applications are due by Friday, February 14th, so start working today!

Student and Families: On March 26, Dundee-Crown will celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Chargers with our second annual International Fest. People throughout our community consistently remark that the diversity of our school is one of the best things about Dundee-Crown. We have a committee of students who want to create a way to celebrate our diversity.

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• With the JV Tennis Team, we would have crazy and fun bus rides to our rival schools.
• The best experience I've had at Crown was the Girls Bowling Team. I've met a lot of friends throughout the years from joining the team.
• I enjoy the Rotary Interact Club because every Friday we meet to plan events and work on a service project. As a result, I feel accomplished because I contributed to something that benefits the local community.
• I am on the Bowling Team, and I have enjoyed spending time with my friends and teammates as well as getting to know the coaches over my four years of participating in this sport.
• I like going to Pep Band for the Basketball games. When the basketball game gets tense, the crowd enjoys it with pride for their school.
• D-C Girls Basketball had a positive environment last year. We had a lot of team bonding activities that made everyone closer together.
• My best moment will always be with the Cheerleading Team. Going to STATE was one of the most memorable moments for me.
• The best experience I have had was going to Boys and Girls Club with Educators Rising. We got to make a craft with the kids, and they were very excited to see us there.
• My best experience with Dundee-Crown Track and Field was running in sectionals last year with my 4x400 teammates. The entire team cheered us on, which motivated me to run faster!
• As a part of Student Council, I have had so many great experiences! My best experience was creating Christmas ornaments over winter break and having fun painting, putting glitter everywhere and sharing lunch with friends.
• I have had many good memories while being on the Dundee Crown Volleyball Team. Through volleyball, I have gotten to meet some of my best friends and fallen in love with the sport.
• My best experience was my first year on the Track Team because I had a lot of fun hanging out with friends and it helped me get into a better routine
• Playing Softball and joining Poetry Team let me bond with new people and their poems.
• The best experience was winning my first Tennis Match here at Dundee-Crown
• The friends I made on the Track Team made my high school experience amazing.
• Being a part of the Dance Team has been an overall good experience. I have loved meeting some of my best friends.
• The best experience I have had is participating in Charger Treat with the Debate Team
• The best experience I had was seeing my impact on others and how I motivate them in order to show up to Lacrosse practice and try to do better.
• The best experience would be tournament days with the Flag Football Team.
• I would like to join Video Game Club because I like video games.
• My favorite time with a sport has been my whole experience on the Volleyball Team. I have my so many friends and have been given so many great opportunities that make me look forward to volleyball season year round.
• I'm on the Dance Team at Dundee Crown and the best thing that this team has given me were my best friends. Being on a sports team at school gives you the opportunity to become closer with people in different grades and people you don't have classes with. I know I can always count on my coaches whenever I need anything ,and I built a really good bond with them which is very important to have a trusted adult in the building.
• Being in Basketball has a lot of good moments!
• The most fun moment in a sport was last summer in Dundee-Crown Football. We got to go to the Chicago Bears training camp, and it was really fun.
• The best experience I've had was at the International Fair. I had a really fun time with my peers, and I look forward to doing it again this year.
• I'm involved in Soccer because it's a really fun and exciting sport
• My best experience that I have had with a sport at Dundee-Crown was being part of the Cross- Country team. We had a really good environment with a group of guys that pushed each other and wanted to make everyone around them better.
• My favorite memory was when I got my first experience playing Varsity Lacrosse for DC against Conant. I was sitting on the sideline, and then the coach asked me if I wanted to play!
• My favorite activity I've done through Dundee-Crown was Day of Silence and Night of Noise!
• My best experience is with Student Council. The Exec Board went to Perry Elementary to hand out gifts for the holidays.
• My best experience with an activity was in BYA when we had an event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Wrestling is the best experience I had at Dundee-Crown!
• The 2023 Volleyball season was especially a good experience. The team culture was really strong, and the coaches did a lot to bring us together, work hard and have fun.
• The best experience I've had with Dundee-Crown tennis was winning a tournament with my doubles Tennis partner. We both felt accomplished and celebrated with our team.
• Science Olympiad: Teamwork makes the dream work (literally)! We have so much fun at competitions and doing events as well as prepping for the events. We are like one big family that may be all over the place, but still work cohesively together.
• Debate: It is so fun working together and helping one another when it comes to preparing for tournaments. Nothing is insignificant and everything is acknowledged and/or celebrated.
• World Languages Club: It is the whole world in one room. It is so fun, and everyone is very welcoming as we go on a journey of learning of different countries and their traditions.
• My best experience with a sport at Dundee-Crown would be the Homecoming Halftime Show for the football games. I feel like Homecoming Week really brings the school together, and I love that I get to directly contribute to that togetherness during Friday Night Lights.
• My best experience with a sport was with Cheerleading. Everyone is so supportive and happy for the team, and it really shows how amazing the program is.
• I have a positive experience with Video Game Club since I could play games and relax with others that also have the same interests in games.