SHS Very Interested Parents

Issue ６ Newsletter for the Parent Boosters of Schaumburg High School February 2020

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Greetings FELLOW SAXON FAMILIES! The 2nd semester is flying by!

We had a WONDERFUL turnout and great time at our annual SHS Trivia Night at The Seville in January. If you haven't attended the event yet, make it a point to either attend or volunteer next year! You won't be disappointed! ALL proceeds raised go back to SHS!!! Wonderful job Stacie Campbell and Tiffany Kolasa and their great team of volunteers.

Next we have our awesome Prom Fashion Show coming up on Thursday, Feb. 20th at 7pm! Lori Murray has been heading this event for several years now and does a great job working with our juniors and seniors to pull off a night of fashion fun! Come see what this year's Prom Fashion Show has to offer.

As always, don't forget our DINE 2 DONATES every 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS of every month!!!! This month we have our annual WEEKEND DINE 2 DONATE that overlaps with WINTER FORMAL from Friday, Feb. 21 thru Sunday, Feb. 23rd at STEAK-n-SHAKE on Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates. THEY ARE OPEN 24 HOURS, so go at your convenience!

Lastly, VIP Booster Club just issued a 2nd semester check for $6,300 for our mini-grants provided to clubs/activities at SHS. VIP Booster Club offers monetary assistance with programs like $750 for the college exploration trips that allows juniors and seniors an opportunity to visit colleges and $750 for the Academic Scholarship Breakfast for the 34 students achieving a 3.9 non-weighted or 4.7 weighted GPA for 7/8 high school semesters. AND MANY, MANY, MANY MORE!!!!!!$$$$$$

We look forward to your continued support and don't forget to "DONATE AN HOUR"! Please reach out if you'd like to become more involved and visit our volunteer page!

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 10th at 7pm in the Principal's Conference Room.

Best regards, Robi Vollkommer and Cassie Flowers, Co-VIP Booster Presidents

Follow us on social media : @SHSVIParents @SHSVIParents

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Upcoming Events February 19 Dine to Donate at Panda Express 20 Prom Fashion Show 21-23 Dine to Donate at Steak 'n Shake 22 Winter Formal March 10 VIP Meeting in Principal’s Conference Room, 7 pm April 18 Spring Cleaning Savers FUNDrive (Save the Date!)

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February 2020

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Prom Fashion Show Thursday February 20 at 7pm - SHS Auditorium

See the latest in Prom Fashions from The Ladies Room, Macy’s & Formally Modern Tuxedo!

Parents, a few hours of you time will help Prom Fashion show raise funds for After Prom festivities! Help is needed for the refreshments from 4-5:30 and backstage during the show. Sign up at https://adc.d211.org/SHSVIP/Volunteers Questions? Contact Lori Murray at lori.larsen22@yahoo.com. We look forward to your involvement! https://adc.d211.org/SHSVIP/PromFashionShow

Schaumburg High School Very Interested Parents

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Schaumburg High School

1100 W. Schaumburg Road

Schaumburg, IL 60193

Use Entrance 4

Admission: $1 for adults, children 12 and under are free

More than 100 exhibitors

Announcing

Schaumburg High School Very Interested Parents

Scholarships for Class of 2020

Academic Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated their success at Schaumburg High School and in the community:

One $1,250.00 ScholarshipThree $1,000.00 ScholarshipsFive $750.00 Scholarships

Jean Bajko Volunteerism Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated their volunteerism at Schaumburg High School and in the community:

One $1,000.00 Scholarship

Special Education Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding special education student who has demonstrated their success at Schaumburg High School and in the community:

One $1,000.00 Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Attendance at a 2- or 4-year university, or a technical/vocational school• Senior’s parent or guardian must be a member of the SHS VIP by December 1, 2019• Submit completed application no later than Friday, February 14, 2020

More information at the SHS VIP webpage (adc.d211.org/SHSVIP/Scholarships)

Schaumburg High School Very Interested Parents

Booster Club Township High School District 211 1100 W Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194

2019-20 SHS VIP Executive Board Co-President: Robi Vollkommer Co-President: Cassie Flowers 1st Vice President: Kirti Parmar 2nd Vice President: Brandy Wilson Treasurer: Mari Okido Recording Secretary: Amy Ciminello Corresponding Sec: Linda Gudex

Contact the SHS VIP at schaumburgvip@gmail.com

Schaumburg High School http://adc.d211.org/shs SHS VIP https://adc.d211.org/shsvip

Facebook fb.me/SHSVIParents

Twitter https://twitter.com/SHSVIParents Join SHS VIP! Membership is open to SHS families and members of the community.

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February 2020

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Support SHS VIP Activities— DINE TO DONATE – 1ST & 3RD Wednesdays of the month Look for more Dine to Donate events throughout the year. We are planning Dine to Donate events on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Go to https://adc.d211.org/SHSVIP/Dine2Donate

throughout the year for the latest events.

Upcoming Dine-to-Donate events are as follows:

February 19 Panda Express Enter promo code 307433 at online checkout

Winter Formal Weekend, February 21-23

Dine-in and Carryout from Steak 'n Shake

1825 Barrington Rad, Hoffman Estates all day (open 24 hours)

(847) 519-4435 to place an order

Show the flyer. A portion of dine-in and carryout orders with Steak 'n Shake supports SHS VIP!

Get Your Saxon Spirit Wear 1. Students can visit the Saxon Store at SHS on the lower level near the Teachers' Lounge every Tuesday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

2. Catch the Saxon Store at upcoming events: https://adc.d211.org/SHSVIP/SaxonStore

3. Shop our online store on the Saxon Store page. Items purchased online can be delivered to the school for pick up, or you can have items shipped directly to your home for an additional fee.

Reach out with questions schaumburgsaxonstore@gmail.com. As always, SHS VIP Booster Club member families receive a one-time 10% discount.

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February 2020

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Committee News TRIVIA GAME NIGHT "Night at the Movies”

Thank you to everyone that participated at the 8th Annual Trivia Night - "Night at the Movies," the event raised a little over $4,900.

Thank you to the following people that volunteered on the committee and at Trivia Night event: Stacie Campbell, Tiffany Kolasa, Melikia Courtney, Linda Gudex, Jeff Maher, Jhina Tabulina O'Brien, Susmita Sharma, Kim Maher, Theresa Tinebra, Sonya Mortell, Lori Murray, Kirti Parmar, Craig Campbell and Jean Bajko. Without the volunteers this event would not have been possible. Thank you so much!

A photo montage of the evening’s festivities has been posted on the SHS VIP Page: https://adc.d211.org/SHSVIP/TriviaNight

The winning team... Dr. K, SHS parent/VIP member brought together Schaumburg Movie enthusiasts at the very last minute. "We all enjoyed the well-organized fun and fun event very much," said Dr. K. Congratulations to team "You Can't Stop What's Coming"! See you again next year!

Thank you to all of the businesses that donated to our event for our Silent Auction and Raffles: 101.9 The Mix and she 100.3, Arlington International Racecourse, Arthur Murray Dance Center, Brazil Express Grill, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Red Stars, Chicago Improv, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Wolves, Club Pilates Schaumburg, Costco Wholesale, Firehouse Dogs, Gameworks, Gene Siskel Film Center, Golden Corridor Family YMCA Campanelli Branch, Holiday Inn by IHG – Schaumburg, Illinois Holocaust Museum, Illinois Railway Museum, IO Theater, JVD Sports Charity Fundraising, Kane County Cougars, Laugh Out Loud, Medieval Times, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, Music Box Theatre, Navy Pier Centennial Wheel, Northlight Theatre, Oishi Sushi, Orange Theory, Oriental Trading, Paintball Explosion, PRP Wine International, Raue, Center for the Arts, Rock City, Salt Creek Golf Club, Sam and Harry’s Steakhouse, SHS VIP Booster Club, The Improv, The Second City, The Seville, Trader Joe’s of Schaumburg, Wines for Humanity, Zanies

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February 2020

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Fall Arts and Craft Fair 2020

Hi All!

Getting an Early Start will be our best practice for a successful Craft Fair Event on September 19th.

With that in mind I have a brief checklist to help you along.

1. Start Now! What do you plan to sell at the Craft Fair this year? Are you being creative, ensuring that what you bring to the table stands out? Are you approaching your success in a very defined way?

2. Knowing that many customers will come without cash in hand, ePay options should be among the ways you are prepared to serve your new customers. Have you established multiple pay options? Do you have a strong electronic signal with your ePay system normally? If not, again figuring things out now, will save you tension and sale loss later.

3. Lastly for now, Understand that Halloween will be the next holiday, Christmas not too far behind that. Also Diwali. With those in mind, if possible, include items that cater to the holiday shoppers.

Being active in your planning now will help you have a wonderful outcome during your time engaging our community at the 2020 Schaumburg VIP Booster Club Sponsored Craft Fair.

P.S. How is your media presence?

Feel free to reach out to me for ideas on how to share your wares on various media and all things Craft Fair.

To Your Success,

Melikia Courtney, Craft Fair Chair 2020

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February 2020

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Concessions Please lend a hand at our Indoor Concessions stand for the upcoming Shotokan Karate Championship Tournaments on Sunday March 22, 2020 AND Sunday April 26, 2020. We need volunteers for both events.

Sign up for Karate Tournament Concessions on Sunday March 22nd: https://signup.com/go/mNMdNsT

Sign up for Karate Tournament Concessions on Sunday April 26th: https://signup.com/go/TychNck

Alternatively, if you prefer, please email Dolma Bharadwaj at bhasdolma@yahoo.com with the event date(s) you prefer, Time slots with your Name, Phone number, and Email, and we can enter that info for you!

You will always have experienced concessions team members with you, so don't worry if you've never worked concessions before - we'll train you.

Students can earn Harper Promise Hours for volunteering.

Hospitality The hospitality committee provides support for the following events. If you would like to volunteer to setup tables, serve refreshments or check coats for the following events in 2019 – 2020, please contact Kirti Parmar at parmarkirti@yahoo.com or Josie Zakariya at zzjazz@comcast.net for more information. • Winter Formal Dance – February 22, 2020 (20 to 25 volunteers) • World Language Awards – April 22, 2020 (2 volunteers) • SHS VIP Scholarship Awards – May 5, 2020 (2 volunteers)

SHS VIP Committee Chairs Needed • Blessings in a Backpack—Arrange picking up donations from local grocery stores on Friday

mornings. Contact Robi Vollkommer at gvollkom@aol.com.

• Concessions Co-Chair—We have two co-chairs and are looking for a third co-chair to be primarily available for setting up the concession stand at home games. Contact Dolma Bharadwaj at bhasdolma@yahoo.com or Audrey Flechsig at audreyf@amitroncorp.com for more information.

• Senior Yard Signs—Coordinate the sales of decorative yard signs to families of seniors. Contact Robi Vollkommer at gvollkom@aol.com.

• Septemberfest 2020—Coordinate Septemberfest 2020 with the Village of Schaumburg. Contact Linda Gudex at SchaumburgVIP@gmail.com.

• Post Prom—Planning for Prom 2020 (May 2, 2020) is underway. Contact SchaumburgVIP@gmail.com for more information.

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February 2020

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Kenneth Young Center’s compassionate professionals help people of all ages overcome life’s challenges and achieve their goals through personalized behavioral health and older adult services.

We help people feel good, do better, and find solutions.

NEWS

Kenneth Young Center has many opportunities and services for Schaumburg and the surrounding community. Take a look at a few here:

The KYC YAC serving D211 meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 PM!

Our next meetings are:

February 19 March 4 March 18 We meet at the Kenneth Young Center Office

650 E. Algonquin Road, Suite 104, Schaumburg

Join us at the LGBTQ+ Teen Center

Kenneth Young Center

650 E. Algonquin Road, Suite 104

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Allteensareinvitedtocomethe

1stand3rdMondaysofeachmonth

from6:00-8:00PM • Connect with peers • Enjoy games and activities • Learn about healthy behaviors • Gain leadership opportunities

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February 2020

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Join us! (New members welcome all year!) Form available at https://adc.d211.org/SHSVIP/Membership