Volume 15 Issue 4
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December 2008
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Dear Parents,
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Online Access For Parents
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Guidance/ Semester Exam Schedule
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Gala Highlights
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Bulldog News
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We are nearing the end of the first semester with final examinations right around the corner. This is a good time for parents and teachers to work together to make sure students are properly prepared. I would ask every parent to make sure their child is studying nightly by reviewing materials that will be covered on their tests. During final exam week, encourage your child to get enough sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day. We have a shared commitment toward their success and appreciate the support and encouragement that you provide your student. Skyward Family Access, our new student information system, will be unveiled second semester! We’re excited about this easy to use, password protected website that will allow parents and guardians to obtain information about their child from any computer with internet access. You will be able to view attendance, grades, progress, assignments, account information, and more. We know you’ll want to be part of this program and are sending a personal login and password to our primary family members on January 5, 2009 by email. Family Access Enrollment Forms are now available in the Front Office or on our website for those parents without an email address on file. We are in the final stages of preparation for the implementation of this exciting communication tool and your email will help us move forward toward our goal. We know you’ll soon be a fan of Family Access and your visits to grantbulldogs.org will provide you even more resources toward the academic success of your child. I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season as well as a safe and enjoyable winter break. We will see you back on January 5 for an exciting new year.
Bulldog News Continued
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Music
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Calendar
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Sincerely,
Patrick J. Bentancur Principal
DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH The Grant Community High School December Student of the Month is senior Annie Adamski, daughter of Duane and Karen Adamski of Fox Lake. Annie’s academic achievements include induction into the National Honor Society during her sophomore year. She has earned her place on the Honor Roll, Scholars’ List and Academic Top Ten the same year she was invited to attend the Freshmen Honors Breakfast. Her class rank is currently 29/379 with an impressive 4.1/4.0 GPA. Her extracurricular activities are long and varied. They include Student Council, Environmental Club, Performing Arts Society, volleyball, Homecoming Committee, powder-puff committee leader and float decorator, assisting with freshmen orientation and parent/teacher conferences and concession stand at sporting events. She has attended the North Suburban Leadership Conference, was a Blue Ribbon winner at the North Suburban Conference Art Show and earned the Scholar Athlete Award. Annie has been instrumental in many community and charitable events such as Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, Buddy Walk for Downs Syndrome, raising money for autism during lunch periods, Toys for Tots, Red Cross, Camp Duncan, and the Richmond Food Pantry! In addition to all of her activities, Annie teaches vacation bible school and is a Sunday school teacher. Her plans for the future include majoring in art. She is exploring different options but would like to study at a university in a city setting.
Annie Adamski Congratulations