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Lincoln News
October 24, 2013
Sixth Grade Girls are
off to the races in
Cross Country.
From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Lincoln Community,
Last year, students in Mr.
Duerkop’s science classes did a
“garbage audit” of the waste
produced during our lunch periods.
Based on their findings, students
estimated that Lincoln throws away
approximately 50,000 items a year
that could be recycled, along with
thousands of pounds of uneaten
food. This year, our student Green
Team, affiliated with SGA, seeks to
significantly reduce our waste in
facility that ultimately will produce
two phases. First, we will increase
little or no waste, and use
our mixed recycling collection by
increasingly efficient energy
creating bins for each classroom to
practices. Sustainable schools are
facilitate sorting and pick up.
not only good for the environment;
Second, we will be working to
they bring a significant cost savings
reduce lunch waste. Look for more
to the community. If you have ideas
information throughout the year on
regarding our Green Team efforts
ways you can help Lincoln go green.
or our larger vision of sustainability,
As Green Team focuses on waste
please contact me.
reduction, we will be working on a
long-term plan to transform Lincoln
into a sustainable school – that is a
Inside this issue
Page 2: Cold Weather Considerations, Girls’ Basketball Recap
Page 3: Team News, District Report Card, Office Reminders
Page 4: Cross Country Recap
Best Regards,
Dr. Murray
Lincoln News
It’s Getting chilly out
Girls’ Basketball Recap
there….
The cold weather has arrived and
with it huddled masses of
shivering, underdressed students
waiting to come in the building in
the morning. We all know
students often make clothing
choices for looks, not for
comfort. Please be sure you child
dresses warmly – with a coat, hat,
gloves/mittens – as the
temperatures continue to drop.
Along those lines, the Physical
Education Department reminds
you that PE classes go outside
until the end of October. Students
are encouraged to bring a
sweatshirt, sweatpants, fleece,
long sleeve T-shirt, etc. from
The 8th grade Lincoln Lions girl's team had a terrific season finishing with a
record of 11-3. The girls played hard all season long and demonstrated a
positive, competitive attitude throughout the past 2 months. This talented
group ended their outstanding 2-year career at Lincoln with a combined
record of 23-4. They also finished second in the Grove tournament the last
two years as well.
Coach Tebo says, “It has been my pleasure to have worked with such a
great group of girls. I wish them all the best in high school as many of them
will continue their basketball careers at the next level.”
We also introduced a new junior varsity team this year. Coach Romey said,
“The JV team also played well as a unit. We had great team chemistry and
were especially good on defense and at sharing the ball. Lots of good passes
made throughout the year. Our overall record was 12-2. We split with
South. Our 2 losses came by 1 point to Chippewa, and 2 points to South,
both last second nail biters. We came in 2nd place to South at the Grove
Tournament.”
For the first time ever our team had 6th grade players ... 5 of them
(marked below by asterisk).
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Erin Clark *
Lauren May
Sam McKibben
Amy Strotman *
Rachel Malinowski
Greta Miller *
Nora Drennan
Libby Strotman *
Sophia Albano
Sarah Gleason
Margaret Hynes
Aine Derrig *
home to wear for class use only.
Students are not allowed to wear
The 2013 season ended Monday with wins by both the Varsity and JV
their street clothes for class. They
teams over Friendship.
may bring something from home
to leave in their PE locker. Please
contact the PE Department if you
have any questions.
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Team News
Some of our eighth grade students are learning a unique lesson about world issues and economics.
Earlier this year, the students of Team 8-2 learned about a non-profit organization called Kiva. Kiva's
mission is “to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty". By using the Internet, Kiva allows
people to make loans of ($25 or more) to borrowers who would like to start or continue to build their
own businesses. Most entrepreneurs on Kiva come from impoverished countries where small loans are
not readily available or have extremely high interest rates.
Students spent the first day discussing the cycle of poverty, loans, and microfinance. On the second
day, students (some individually and some in groups) researched and chose their loan recipients. Over
the course of the school year, students will monitor their recipients' success and have their loans paid
back through the website. Once a loan is paid in full, students will choose to either keep their money
or re-loan it to another entrepreneur.
For more information on Kiva, visit the organization's website at Kiva.org.
District & School Report Cards for 2013
The District and individual School Report Cards for 2013 prepared by the State of Illinois will be
available on the District 64 website on October 31. The annual reports include a wide variety of
information about our students, the instructional setting, finances, academic performance, performance
on state assessments, and adequate yearly progress. Printed copies of the report cards are available on
request by phoning the Department of Student Learning at 847-318-4300. The website link
is: www.d64.org > District > State Report Cards.
Office Reminders
Lately, we have seen a marked increase in the number of students late for school. Students begin
entering the building at 7:58. If a student arrives after the start of homeroom at 8:05, he/she is
considered tardy. Students with three or more tardies will receive disciplinary consequences, so please
be sure your child is leaving for school on time.
When notifying the office about an absence, please call the office no later than 8:30 AM the day
of the absence. You can call the office at any time and leave a voicemail if necessary. We kindly ask you
not notify teachers or the office about absences via e-mail, as they may not be seen until later in the day. It is
imperative we account for all our students first thing in the morning. We greatly appreciate your help.
Lincoln News
October 24, 2013
Cross Country recap
Our cross-country runners have enjoyed another successful season. Coaches Ms. Schayer and Ms. Dabe were proud of
the team. They were impressed by the improvements students made and the support they showed each other over the
course of the six-week season. Many veteran runners returned who were joined by a large number of new students,
many of whom were running competitively for the first time. Lincoln runners wrapped up the season successfully by
taking first place in four out of the six over all races at our Oct. 15th Conference meet at Friendship. Ms. Schayer and
Ms. Dabe especially thank all the parents and family members who volunteered to help both home and away and to all
the families who came out to cheer and support our runners. Keep running and see you next fall!
Cross Country Runners:
6th Grade Girls: Brennan Barker, Maggie Brough, Theresa Daly, Veronica DeAngelis, Nicole Debrauwere,
Mairead Dunleavy, Natalie Eng, Alexia Gurgone, Hannah Heitzman , Molly Honan , Isabella Killian,
Julia Lendzion, Fiona Maloney, Hannah Pisani, Jacqueline Prato, Francesca Rutili, Emily Spiegel, Caroline Tully,
Annika Wagner, Reena Wagner, Camille Wesselkamper, and Madeleine Wood-Smith
6th Grade Boys: Bradley Altman, Evan Arnold, Max Bandriwsky, Sean Bauer, Luke Burkum,
Adam Christopher, Omar Farrag, Jack Folan , Aidan Gentile, Al Gilliani , Evan Hasan , Joey Kasch,
Kai Lindholm, Antonio Mora, Logan Nielson, Sean O’Hagan, Mark Parages, Michael Presslak,
Grant Rizzo, Paul Schmit, John Spatz, Ben Triffo, Jack Walsh, Finn Wethall, David Anderson,
Jason Annes, Christopher Bisson, Henry Curcio, and Jeremy Newhouse
7th Grade Girls: Caroline Araneta, Melissa Cronnolly, Francesca Dellumo, Abigail Flood, Molly Foley,
Maeve Grealy, Emily Pasko, Madison Purtell, Sophia Rouse, and Madeline Shembeda
7th Grade Boys: Mike Altman, Josh Bess, Tommy Brady, Jack Cassidy, Nate Crees, Connolly Ferraro,
Elias Francque, Kevin Giblin, Ty Griffin, Aidan Honan, Sean Kelly, Michael Kinnavy, Jimmy Nelles,
EJ Reisinger, Cole Steffen, Austin Tauber, and Luke Wagner
8th Grade Girls: Marlowe Bangman, Melissa Correa, Monica Junkovic, Kelly Lennon, Elisa Marr,
Angelina McAdory, Stephanie Schnaufer, and Claire Wesselkamper
8th Grade Boys: Pearce Carlson, Brandon Christopher, Evan Clauss, Thomas Forde, Braedon Giblin,
John Machonga, Daniel McCarrick, Sam Paolillo, George Pecherek, Ryan Prendergast, Lucas Smith,
Gavin Voris, and Alex Wagner
The mission of Lincoln Middle School is to meet the intellectual and developmental needs of young adolescents in a positive, safe, and
multidisciplinary environment, and to prepare them for a socially responsible life in a changing global society.
NEWS
C OMMUNITY C ONSOLIDATED S CHOOL DISTRICT 64 Park Ridge-Niles
164 S. Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL60068-4079
For information, contact:
Assistant Superintendent Joel Martin, 847-318-4305
Bernadette Tramm, Public Information Coordinator, 847-318-4343
(847) 318-4300
FAX: (847) 318-4351
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2013
District 64 Board of Education Invites Input on Superintendent Search
through Survey and October 29 Community Forum
The Board of Education of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is inviting all members of the
District 64 community to participate in the search process for a new school superintendent
either in person at a public forum on Tuesday, October 29 or by completing a survey online.
The Board has launched a national search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Philip
Bender, who is leaving at the end of the 2013-14 school year. The Board is working with BWP &
Associates to facilitate the search.
Board President Anthony Borrelli states: "Community input into the decision process is vitally
important to the search. Participation will provide the Board with the composite representation
of the thoughts, wishes and expectations that the community demands of the new
Superintendent who as the Chief Operating Officer of the District will help guide the conduct of
the District as it teaches and develops our children."
A public forum will be held on Tuesday, October 29 from 7:00 p.m. to approximately 7:45 p.m.
at Emerson Middle School, 8101 N. Cumberland, Niles, and will be facilitated by BWP
representatives.
The online survey may be submitted at any time through Monday, November 4. The link to the
survey is available from the District 64 website (www.d64.org).
The survey asks respondents to select the three most significant strengths of District 64 as well
as the three most important issues or concerns in the next five years. Respondents are asked to
select the three most important skills they would like to see in a new superintendent along with
the three most important characteristics he or she should exhibit. In addition, the survey invites
respondents to rate how important 15 different experiences would be in the new
superintendent’s background, ranging from previous work as a superintendent, administrator
or classroom teacher to experience in technology, strategic planning or finance.
Several smaller gatherings also are being scheduled on October 29 for District 64 employees,
parent organization leaders and student groups as well as Park Ridge and Niles civic,
community and youth organizations.
The search firm will compile information from the meetings and surveys to present a
Leadership Profile to the Board of Education at its meeting on Monday, November 18 at 7:30
p.m. at Carpenter School, 300 N. Hamlin, Park Ridge. The report also will be posted to the
District 64 website; a video of the meeting will be available.
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PRINCIPAL
APPRECIATION
DAY
Friday, October 25
Join with schools across Illinois
to celebrate
Whether they are new to District 64 or
among our veterans, our principals
and assistant principals create a
positive and respectful environment
where children can thrive. We are
fortunate to have outstanding leaders
who work so diligently with teachers,
staff and parents to provide quality
education for every child.
Please take this opportunity to think of
your principal/assistant principal by
emailing, sending a note or calling to
recognize his or her inspiring
leadership.
2013-14
News about the work of your Board of Education
Anthony Borrelli, President; Scott Zimmerman, Vice-President; Terry Cameron, Secretary
Dan Collins, John Heyde, Vicki Lee, Dathan Paterno
Dr. Philip Bender, Superintendent
October 8, 2013  Special Board Meeting
Item of Interest

Discussion on Superintendent Search – The Board of Education conducted an in-depth planning session
with its administrative search firm, BWP & Associates, on the search to identify a successor to current
Superintendent Philip Bender, who will be leaving District 64 at the end of the 2013-14 school year. The
Board developed a timeline for the many steps in the search process, including nationwide outreach to
prospective candidates; opportunities for community input via an online survey and in person focus
groups tentatively scheduled for the last week of October; and preparation of a leadership profile
summarizing community input by mid-November. The Board also identified a timeline for working with
the search firm to review semi-finalists in mid-December, and to identify finalists in early 2014. Board
members also worked with the firm to develop general parameters for the search; reviewed the search
firm’s contract; and discussed the use of additional candidate assessments along with reference and
background checks.
Other Action
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Consent agenda – The Board approved the personnel report.
The Board conducted closed sessions before the meeting to discuss dismissal of a specific employee [5
ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)] and after the meeting to discuss performance of a specific employee [5 ILCS 120/2
(c)(1)].
Next Meeting*:
Monday, October 28 at Washington School (south gym), 1500 Stewart, Park Ridge
6:30 p.m. Committee-of-the-Whole: Student Achievement
7:30 p.m. - Regular Board meeting
* Schedule subject to change – consult the District website
Board Meeting Videos & Reports:
www.d64.org > Board of Education > Board of Education meetings
Maine South Orchesis Dance Company is inviting
interested dancers to come and learn a special routine
with our company members that will be performed in
our annual show in January.
This opportunity is open to ALL middle schoolers!
A mandatory informational meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 19th @ 6:30pm
Maine South Dance Room
(located across the hall from the student cafeteria)
Rehearsals will begin on December 3rd @ 6:30-8:00
A complete schedule will be handed out at the informational meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Miss Amelia (Ecker) Faulstick
AEdancer5678@yahoo.com