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Extramural Activities
Basketball (for boys)Dear Parents,
Tryouts for the Hilda Walker Boys’ Basketball team will be taking place Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Permission slips will be handed out the first week of October. If your child intends to try out for the Hilda Walker Basketball Team, I want to make sure you are aware of the requirements involved for any students planning to participate in any sport offered by the District. The following is taken from page 11-12 of the Summit Hill Athletic Handbook:
Physical Examinations
No student shall be permitted to compete in a tryout, condition, practice, and/or game unless the
student has filed with the school principal a certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner as set forth in the Illinois State Statutes not more than one year preceding such a tryout, practice, and/or contest in any activity. One year as defined by the IESA as “one calendar year from a given date of one-year to the same given date of succeeding year.”
The responsibility of securing a physical examination lies entirely with the athlete involved at all
levels of competition. Summit Hill District #161 will not assume the cost of any athletic physical. Parents should make every effort to schedule physical exams for the next school year for their student athletes no earlier than the end of the previous school year. Because it is frequently impossible to predict what sports a student may wish to participate in during the upcoming year, it is suggested that all students who express an interest in athletics at the Summit Hill have a physical exam during the months of June or July.
I am posting this to make all parents aware of this policy, and to hopefully give you ample opportunity to get your child a physical (if you have not already done so) before the tryout process begins. If your child had a physical last winter or spring, I would encourage you to call the nurse to make sure it is still on file in the office. If you have any questions, or would like to check to see if your child has a valid physical on file, please contact the Hilda Walker school nurse @ 815-464-2285.
Sincerely,
Jason Collins
Boys’ Basketball Coach
Hilda Walker Intermediate School
jcollins@summithill.org
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Book ClubBook Club will meet on designated Wednesday mornings from 7:45-8:10 in the learning center.
This year we will be reading No Talking by Andrew Clements, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, and Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan. Book club is designed to allow students to come together to discuss their thoughts and opinions of the books. Students will also have the opportunity to complete various projects and activities that relate to the books.
Thanks,
Lacey Schmidt
Reading Specialist
Hilda Walker Intermediate School
Walker Book Club Permission Slip
What would you do if you found a tiger?
Can you stop talking to your friends for 48 hours?
And what kind of trouble does a dog like no other get into?
Join the Walker Book Club to find out!
When: 7:45-8:10 A.M on the following dates:
(11/4/09, 11/18/09, 12/2/09, 1/13/10, 1/27/10, 2/10/10, 2/24/10, 3/10/10, 3/24/10)
Students should be dropped off at the main entrance.
Where: Walker Intermediate School-Learning Center
Cost: $10 activity fee if you choose to buy the books on your own.
OR
$28.97 that includes $10 activity fee + $18.97 for books.
Please make checks payable to SHSD 161.
Please sign and return by Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 to Miss Schmidt in room 101.
I give my child _______________ permission to join the Walker Book Club.
I will bring my own copy of the books and have included $10 for the
activity fee.
I have included a check for $28.97 for the books and activity fee.
____________________________ ___________________
Parent Signature Date
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Bowling ClubSponsor: Mrs. Johnson
Phone: 815-464-2285
Email: tjohnson@summithill.org
Bowling club is an intramural club where anyone can participate. We bowl at on Tuesdays. This activity will take place starting Oct 13th until Dec 15th.
In order to participate, you will need to pay:
1. A one time $10 participation fee
2. $4 to bowl each time we meet
3. $2 for bowling shoe rental - if needed
The club is limited to the first 55 students that sign up. To join, pick up a Bowling Club permission form from Mrs. Johnson in room 233.
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Chess ClubSponsor: Mrs. Johnson
Phone: 815-464-2285
Email: tjohnson@summithill.org
Chess club is an intramural club where anyone can participate. We will meet on Thursdays. This activity will take place January until March.
In order to participate, you will need to pay:
1. A one time $10 participation fee
The club is limited to the first 24 students that sign up. To join, students can pick up a Chess Club permission form from Mrs. Johnson in room 233. Permission forms will be available in December.
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Choir - Orff Ensemble - Dance ClubWinter Concert
Hilda Walker Intermediate School
Choral Department Proudly presents…
“Sounds from the Earth”
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
In the Multi-Purpose Room
7:00p.m.
Students should arrive no later than 6:45
and report to the music room.
All group members can wear Native American
theme dress and colors or what has already been
discussed to wear at rehearsals.
There will be a very important dress rehearsal
after school Wed. Dec. 2nd until 3:45.
All Choir, Orff , and Dance members
are encouraged to be there!
See you then! Mrs. Binzen
rbinzen@summithill.org
Hilda Walker Intermediate School
2009-2010
What Music Groups are available for my child to join?
Choir:
Choir is a year long commitment.
5th and 6th graders are welcome.
Rehearsals are Mondays after school until 3:50 in the Music Room.
The first rehearsal will be Monday, September 14th.
Permission slips will be available Friday, Sept. 4th and due by Wednesday, Sept. 9th. Turn it in to Mrs. Binzen.
Choir performs about 5 times throughout the year.
Students do not need to audition and there is no limit to the number of students that can be in choir.
Orff Ensemble:
Orff Ensemble will be split into 2 sessions. Students can sign up for either session or both sessions.
Session 1: Sept.-Dec. and/or Session 2: Jan.-May
5th and 6th graders are welcome.
Orff Ensemble will rehearse on Wednesdays after school until 3:50 in the music room.
The first rehearsal will be Wednesday, September 16th.
Permission slips will be available Friday, Sept. 4th and due by Wednesday, Sept. 9th. Turn it in to Mrs. Binzen.
Orff performs two times throughout the year.
Students do not need to audition and there is no limit to the number of student that can be in the Orff Ensemble.
Dance Team:
Dance Team will be split into 2 sessions. Students can sign up for either session or both sessions.
Session 1: Sept.-Dec. and/or Session 2: Jan.-May
5th and 6th graders are welcome.
Rehearsals are on Fridays after school until 3:50 in the music room.
The first rehearsal will be Friday, Sept. 18th.
Dance Teams performs 2 times throughout the school year.
Permission slips will be available Friday, Sept. 4th and due by Wed. Sept. 9th. Turn it in to Mrs. Binzen.
Students do not need to audition and there is no limit to the number of students that can be on the Dance Team.
I am looking forward to working with such wonderful students!
Mrs. Rita Binzen Rbinzen@summithill.org 815-464-2285
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COMPUTER CLUBComputer Club
Have fun using the computer!
• Learn how to use the digital camera and scanner
• Work with digital photos
• Work with new programs—Publisher, Excel & Movie Maker
• Explore new, fun websites and much more
Members will meet on Wednesdays after school until 3:45 PM starting on January 13, 2009 until March 31, 2010.
Computer Club will be limited to the first 30 students that sign up. There is a $10.00 Participation Fee. Sign up flyers will be available in January.
Sponsor: Mrs. Maureen Fisher
Phone: 815-464-2285
Email: mfisher@summithill.org
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CROSS COUNTRY TEAMAll participants need to be present at practices and meets Monday throough Saturday. Practices will be held in the AM until school begins. Once school is in session, most practices will be held after school until the activity bus (~3:30PM) or late run athletic / activity bus (~4:45PM). All practices will take place at Summit Hill. Walker participants will be bused over from HW to SH for practice and can take bus transportation from SH home at the end of practice. Students can also walk home with parent permission being made available to the coaches. There is a $25 activity fee and a uniform deposit.
Coaches: Scott Smalter & Pat Sullivan
Physicals: All participants MUST have an up-to-date physical on file. The Athletic Eligibility Physical form can be found on the school district's website home page under Parents & Students (Forms).
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the coaches or:
Mr. Fred Pufahl
Athletic Director
Summit Hill Junior High/Walker Intermediate School
815-469-4330
shjhathletics@yahoo.com
fpufahl@summithill.org
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Walker Garden ClubWould you like to learn about plants and help beautify our school grounds? The Garden Club may be just what you’re looking for!
MEETINGS: Garden Club Members will have seven meetings after school on Thursdays beginning September 24 and ending November 12. Then, the Garden Club will resume in March, with meetings on Thursday and will run through the month of May. (Weekly schedule to be posted in March, 2010.)
*THIS CLUB IS LIMITED TO 25 STUDENTS.
Students should meet in Room 140.
TIME: 2:50pm - 3:45pm (until Activity Bus)
ACTIVITY FEE: $10.00 – Please make checks payable to SHSD 161.
PROJECT and CLUB ACTIVITIES will include tending the Mary Drew Garden, learning about native plants and the benefit to our environment, planting perennial flowers outside to add to existing garden areas, identifying, collecting, an drying seeds for Spring planting, creating a leaf booklet of native plant and tree specimens, maintaining plants in the Horticulture Room, and designing informational posters and projects for display in the Horticulture Room.
ALL CLUB MEMBERS WILL NEED TO BRING A PAIR OF GARDENING GLOVES.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Pfeiffer: ppfeiffer@summithill.org
OR call Walker Intermediate School at 815-464-2285.
Garden Club Sign Up Form:
Name:_________________________________________
Teacher:______________________________________
Home Phone:_____________________________
Cell Phone:_____________________________
Dates: Thursdays, beginning September 17 – November 9 (will resume in March and continue through May)
To Get Home, I will: (please check one)
Get a car ride home ___________________
Take Activity Bus #____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________
(please mark) Payment enclosed __________ YES __________ NO
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Grade 6 Safety Patrol Team Selected Grade 6 students serve as Walker Safety Patrols in the building during dismissal, outside during arrival and dismissal and on the buses.
Grade 5 students who are interested in becoming Safety Patrols as six graders may begin applying during the month of April. Interested grade 5 students must complete an application and follow through with an interview. Once a completed application is turned in to the office, the teacher of the candidate will complete an evaulation of the potential safety patrol. This evaluation rates the students on his or her ability to follow the pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The Safety Patrol Sponsor and the officers begin the interview process after all paperwork is turned in and reviewed.
Interviews are typically held during the lunch hours. The candidate will be notified confidentially if he or she has been selected. Once the team has been chosen, training will begin in May. The current team will train the new team before the end of the school year.
Students are encourage to listen to the announcements for more information.
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MATH CLUBSponsors: Mrs. Nancy Aye and Mrs. Dawn Krueger
Hilda Walker the Math Club is an open program for grade five and six. It is made available to all students who are interested in working on math activities. The Club features games and activities designed so students can practice their problem-solving strategies, mathematical, and critical thinking skills while having fun with Math.
Some activities involve students in real-world situations including patterns, visual thinking, and decision making. The students become independent problem solvers as they use calendars, measurement, money, and other mathematical concepts to solve problems. One of the projects covered constructing a three dimensional geometric figure using algebra and geometry. Such activities stimulate curiosity, competition, and excitement for the students involved in the Math Club. The Club will be meeting second quarter after school on Wednesday.
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NEWSPAPER CLUBNewspaper Club
Sponsor: Ms. Besse
Description: Newspaper club is a way for students to learn the process of putting together a newspaper and publish it for the entire school. They will work on interviewing, writing, and editing their work as well as creating the paper using the computer. This club will take place throughout the year starting in October and concluding in May.
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Peer Mediation: Peaceful conflict resolution Peer mediation is both a program and a process where students of the same age-group facilitate resolving disputes between two people or small groups. The goal of peer mediation is to reduce conflict and provide children with problem-solving skills. Trained peer mediators create a safe atmosphere, allowing disputing students to tell their stories and assisting them in working out a mutually acceptable agreement. Since a solution is not forced on the students, the disputants feel empowered to take responsibility for their actions and to deal constructively with their immediate and future disagreements.
This process has proven effective in schools around the United States, changing the way students understand and resolve conflict in their lives. Changes include improved self-esteem, listening and critical thinking skills, and school climate for learning, as well as reduced disciplinary actions and less fights. These skills are transferable outside of the classroom.
The process is voluntary for both sides; peer mediators do not "solve the conflict" but rather work towards a win-win resolution for both sides in order to avoid further trouble. Administrators encourage disputants to utilize peaceful conflict resolution when working with students through the disciplinary process.
The conflicts that lend themselves to peer mediation include interpersonal disputes like friendship issues, verbal harassment, spreading rumors, physical aggression, or other bullying behaviors.
Peer mediators are trained students who are taught communication and mediation skills. Trained mediators exhibit increased self-control, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills which they use not only at school, but at home and with friends outside of school. Both mediators and disputants learn to communicate more effectively and solve problems without violence.
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PEP CLUBDo you want to show your school spirit? If so, then join the Hilda Walker Pep Club. Pep club will meet after school on basketball game days with Mr. Acevedo. Starting at 2:50 students will work on homework. Then at 3:20 students will create posters for the game. There will be two games played on game days. Game one starts at 4pm and the second at 5pm. Students will need to be picked up between 5:30 and 5:45.
If interested pick up a permission form outside the gymansium doors. Forms must be signed and return with the $10 activity fee (make check payable to SHSD 161)to Mr. Acevedo by Thursday October 8th.
Martin Acevedo
Pep Club Sponsor
815-464-2285
macevedo@summithill.org
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Speech TeamSeptember 14,2009
Dear Families and Students,
We are glad that you are interested in Speech Team. We certainly can’t wait to get started! The following is information that you need in order to participate.
What is Speech Team?
Speech team involves students from fifth and sixth grade who memorize and perform short skits individually or in pairs. Performance pieces are short plays or poetry.
Who participates?
You do! We are looking for devoted students who are willing to practice two to three times a week after school and/or in the morning with the team., as well as independently at home.
When does it start?
Try-outs: Monday September 21, 2009 after school.
Where do I go?
Room 139 Mrs. DiSabato’s room!
If you have any questions, feel free to stop by room 130 to ask Mrs. DiSabato. I look forward to working with you!
~Mrs. DiSabato
jdisabato@summithill.org
Activity Permission Form
Activity: Speech Team
Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Joanna DiSabato
Meeting Dates: Club begins Thursday September 24th and ends November 14th
• Practices will be held every Thursday until activity buses are called.
• Save the date for November 14th IESA Speech Competition
• Additional Monday practices will be schedule in October due to the November competition. (schedule to follow)
• A third practice will be added the week of November 2nd in preparation for the Speech competition.
Location: Room 139 or science lab (depending on number of students)
Fee: $10 payable to Summit Hill District 161
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Activity Permission Form
I give my child ____________________________permission to join the Speech Team. The fee for this activity is $10. Make checks payable to Summit Hill School District 161.
Child’s homeroom teacher: __________________
Parent Signature: ________________________
Please have forms and payments turned in to Mrs. DiSabato by September 24, 2009. Thank you for you interest in Speech and as always, for your support!
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StringsContact Ms. Goddard at SHJH
cgoddard@summithill.org
815-469-4330
Summit Hill Strings
Dear Parents and Students,
Summit Hill School District 161 is proud to present Summit Hill Strings! Summit Hill Strings is open to anyone in grades 5– 8, experienced and new students alike!
Beginning Strings students have their choice of learning to play Violin, Viola, Cello, or String Bass. Quinlan and Fabish (630-654-4111) will be providing instruments for our program. Their website, www.qandf.com, has all of the information regarding instrument rental/purchase. Please be sure to look for their introductory rates. If your student is new to playing a stringed instrument, they will need to be fitted for an instrument. String instruments come in different sizes to accommodate your child’s individual body size, for example, a 5th grade students may only require a half size violin, whereas an 8th grade student might need a full size. As your child grows, he/she is able to trade in the smaller instrument for a larger one. In addition to instrument rental, new students will also need to purchase a book and music stand if they do not have one.
Beginning Strings (students with no playing experience) will meet at Summit Hill Jr. High on Tuesdays and Thursdays during zero hour (7AM until 7:43AM). A complete schedule will be given out by e-mail with concerts on the first day of class. A bus will be available to rehearsal in the morning.
If you have already been playing an orchestral string instrument, please contact me, as we have intermediate and advanced groups in the morning as well.
Attached you will find a registration form. Please bring this filled out form and the fee ($25.00 to SHJH) by Thursday, September 3rd to the front office. If you already registered in the spring, you DO NOT need to register again! I will be sending an e-mail with schedule information. Strings will start the week of September 14th.
Thank you for choosing to participate in the Summit Hill Strings program. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Katie Goddard cgoddard@summithill.org 815-469-4330
Summit Hill Strings Registration 2009 – 2010
Student Name:_____________________________________________
Parent(s) Name: ____________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________
String Instrument: __________________________________________
Years of Experience:__________ Grade (2009-10):______________
Do you play another instrument?____________
If yes, what instrument?__________________For how long? ______
My child ____will _____will not need a zero hour bus.
I give my child, __________________________________________, permission to participate in the Summit Hill Strings program for the 2009 – 2010 school year.
___________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature Date
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TRACK SCHEDULESponsors: Mr. Martin Acevedo and Mr. Jason Collins
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VIDEO CLUBSponsors:Mrs. Dianne Mears-Mustafa (M & M) and Mrs. Maureen Fisher
Video Club
Lights! Camera!! Action!!
Members will learn how to create a movie using Windows Movie Maker software. They will learn how to use a digital camera to take still pictures and a video camera to film live shots. They will learn how to add titles, transitions, and special effects to their pictures and video to create a unique movie. Once they have been trained, they can create their own movies or even help to videotape classroom and school performances. They can edit the footage and burn keepsake DVDs for the performers.
Video Club will start on September 16, 2009. It will be limited to the first 30 students that sign up. There is a $10 participation fee. To join, pick up a Video Club brochure in the Computer Lab.
Sponsors: Mrs. Dianne Mears-Mustafa (M & M) and Mrs. Maureen Fisher
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VOLLEYBALLBoys and Girls Intramural Volleyball
Coaches: Girls’ Coaches – Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Rafa and
Boys’ Coaches – Ms. Besse, Mr. Kohlbacher
Description:
This is an intramural club where anyone can participate. In order to participate, you will need a current physical on file and pay a $25 participation fee. This activity will take place starting at the end of January until March. Students will be randomly placed on teams that will play on designated days. Each team will play each other once and then the last week have a tournament to place the top three teams who will then play the teachers in a spring assembly.
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Activities, Clubs, & Sports (Extramural Activities)
A physical is needed each year to participate in sports related teams.
Academic Assistance: Aug. 25-May (mid), open to students with teacher permission
Art Club: Jan.-May after school, open enrollment
Band (5th & 6th): year-round, before-during-after school
Basketball (Competitive): Sept.-Jan. after school, try outs
Basketball (Intramural): TBD
Book Club: TBD
Bowling Club: TBD
Chess Club: TBD
Computer Club: TBD
Cross Country (Competitive): Aug.-Oct. open enrollment
Dance Club: TBD
Drama Club: Dec. - March after school
Math Team: Jan.-Feb. Tuesdays after school, open enrollment
Newspaper: TBD
Orff Ensemble: TBD
Peer Mediation: TBD (see Guidance Counselor/Social Worker-Room 124)
Safety Patrol: Sept.-June, teacher recommendation, application, interview in April-May
Speech Team: Sept.-Nov. after school, open enrollment
Student Council: Nov.-May election for officers, homeroom representatives
Track & Field (Competitive): March-May after school, open enrollment
Video/Tech Club: TBD
Volleyball (Intramural): Jan.-March after school
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