CHS to present All That Jazz Opus XL on May 18

Each year the Chesterton High School Jazz Ensemble concludes their school year by presenting their annual Spring jazz concert entitled, "All That Jazz." This year's concert marks the 40th year that noted professional musicians have been asked to perform as guest artists for the event. The guest artists serve as clinicians for the group by rehearsing with the band at length during the evening prior to the concert date, and then again on the day of the concert. This is followed by a public concert held later that evening in the high school auditorium.
Headlining the event is the "The Jim Widner Sextet" which includes: Bassist Jim Widner, Trombonist Tom "Bones" Malone, Saxophonist Chip McNeill, Trumpeter Allen Beeson, Pianist Steve Allee and Drummer Stockton Helbing. All the members of the group are highly accomplished and internationally respected jazz musicians.

All That Jazz Opus XL will include the Chesterton High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Michael Scheiber, as well as the Chesterton Middle School Jazz Band under the direction of Vincent Arizzi. Tickets are available at the door, or through the CHS Music Dept. The concert will take place in the CHS Auditorium on Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are all $10.00 each.
All seating is general admission. For additional information, contact the CHS Music Office at 983-3730.

CHS Quidditch Charity Event on Saturday, May 18

If you drive by Chesterton High School on Saturday, May 18 and see a swarm of kids running around on broomsticks, no, your eyes aren't deceiving you. From Noon to 3 p.m., high school students will compete in the 2013 Quidditch Cup, an adaptation of the magical world's most popular sport—quidditch—from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

The spectacle is open to the public. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. Proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago.

Organized by the CHS yearbook staff, the event is in its second year.
"It's like nothing you've ever seen," yearbook adviser Bill Caulton said. "You've got people trying to throw a dodgeball through a set of hoops, other people throwing dodgeballs at them, one player from each team chasing a kid dressed up in yellow from head to toe—and all of this is happening on broomsticks."

In addition to the action on the field, spectators can also enjoy chocolate wands and other Harry-Potter themed foods.
With eight teams, two for each of the four houses in Harry Potter, and 85 total participants, Caulton said this year's tournament looks to be twice as big as last year's, which raised more than $1,000 for CHS Art Teacher Adam Schultz's son Rusty, who had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

"Donating money for a good cause is the ultimate goal," Caulton said, "but to be able to provide a fun, unique, and memorable event for everyone involved makes it even better."

Corporation Art Show begins May 1 for CHS students

Representative art work from students in grades 1-8 is on display at the Corporation's annual exhibit at the Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street in Chesterton.
The exhibit features the artwork of students in grades 1-8, and will be on display through May 27.
The exhibits are open to the public without cost during Gallery hours Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 1-4 p.m.

CHS Commencement on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m.

CHS Commencement: The 123rd annual Chesterton High School commencement exercises will be hosted on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at the CHS Football Stadium.
Senior class officers— Margaret Shinn, President; Hannah Van Drie, Vice President; Marissa Kroeger, Secretary; Spencer Gordon, Treasurer
Commencement address—Presented by teacher Bryan Nallenweg.
The class mott "Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Dr. Howard Thurman
The class flower is the gerber daisy.
Other events of the day include...Presentation of honor students by James Goetz, principal; awarding of the diplomas by Dr. Dirk E. Baer, superintendent of schools; Monte Moffett, assistant superintendent of curriculum; Dr. David L. Pruis, assistant superintendent for operations and human resources, and the officers and members of the DSC Board of Education; and the traditional turning of the tassels and closing by Margaret Shinn, class president and Hannah Van Drie, class vice president.
Admission tickets will be required if commencement has to be moved to the gym. The doors at the gym will be opened at 6 p.m. Each senior will be issued up to nine tickets for his/her parents and relatives. Those not wishing to use all their tickets are asked to return them to the main office as soon as possible. They will be redistributed to those who request tickets for additional family members. Requests for additional tickets can be made by calling the main office. Requests will be placed on a waiting list. If weather permits and commencement is held outside, these tickets will allow those to be seated outside as early as 5:30 p.m. General admission will begin at 6 p.m.
Special tickets are required for those guests who are physically unable to climb the bleachers. You may exchange your regular tickets for the special seating tickets in the main office. Special handicapped parking is available. It is recommended that seniors and those with mobility limitations be dropped off while other family members park the vehicle elsewhere.
A decision as to whether the commencement will be held inside or outside will be made on Wednesday, June 6. This announcement will be made to senior students and via local radio stations and newspapers.
CHS Baccalaureate: The Duneland Ministerial Association is sponsoring the CHS Baccalaureate at the CHS Auditorium on Sunday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m.

2013 Summer Learn-to-Swim Registration May 30 & 31

Registration for 2013 Summer Learn-to-Swim lessons for Duneland School children will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 30 and 31 from 4-5 p.m. at the Chesterton High School Pool. This program is open only to those students attending the Duneland Schools. Participants may register for only one session of time.

Parents may register child(ren) who measure at least 42" to the chin (in order to touch the bottom) and must be eligible to be enrolled in kindergarten (or older) during the 2013-2014 school year for one of three sessions. Each session (15-one hour lessons) is conducted Monday through Thursday at the Chesterton Middle School Pool. Session I (June 10-20); Session II (June 24-July 5-no lesson on July 4) and Session III (July 15-25) runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Classes are limited to 40 students per hour. Fee is $32 for 8 lessons.

For more information email patrick.ward@duneland.k12.in.us

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

No School: There will be no school for all Duneland School students on Monday, May 27 to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

GRADUATION DVD's: Seniors: DVD's of the 2013 graduation ceremony will be available for purchase at $20 each. The DVD will be mailed to you as soon as they are ready. The graduation ceremony will be streamed online live only on the day of graduation and will not be uploaded to the web after that date. To order, please fill out an order form and return it with your payment to Mr. Waters or Ms. Stipanovich at the radio station – Room E-500 or the radio classroom A-513. Orders will be taken through the last day of school on June 5.

2013-2014 New School Immunization Requirements
Changes for the 2013-2014 School Immunization Requirements are as follows:
• Students in grades K-12 are required to have 2 Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines
-This is a change for students in grades 3, 4 and 5
• Parent documentation of chickenpox history is acceptable for students in grades 6-12
• Physician documentation of disease history is required for students in grades K-5
If you have any questions about these changes, contact your student's school nurse.

No School: There will be no school for all Duneland School students on Monday, May 27 to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

GRADUATION DVD's: DVD's of the 2013 graduation ceremony will be available for purchase at $20 each. The DVD will be mailed to you as soon as they are ready. The graduation ceremony will be streamed online live only on the day of graduation and will not be uploaded to the web after that date. To order, please fill out an order form and return it with your payment to Mr. Waters or Ms. Stipanovich at the radio station – Room E-500 or the radio classroom A-513. Orders will be taken through the last day of school on June 5.

CHS Little Trojan Football Camp: The 2013 Chesterton High School Little Trojan Football Camp will be conducted July 8-11. Kindergarten through third grade campers will attend from 1:00-2:30 p.m. and fourth through sixth grade campers from 2:30-4:00 p.m. The Little Trojan Football Camp is designed for boys entering grades K-6. This is a non-contact camp where campers will learn all the positions on offense and defense. The camper will experience the fun of participating in football related games and drills. The Little Trojan Football Camp is designed to highlight the many positives of participating in football. There will be a Punt, Pass and Kick competition along with other skills tests. Whether you're a Pop Warner player or a kid who just wants to play and make some new friends, we hope to see you at our camp this summer.
Brochures with more information will be sent to the schools before the end of the year. For more information contact Nick Bamber at nick.bamber@duneland.k12.in.us

Trojan Soccer Camp: The tenth annual Trojan Soccer Camp will be conducted July 8-11 for boys and girls entering grades K-8 for the 2013-14 academic year. Cost is $40 per camper and $30 per additional family member. All campers will receive a Trojan t-shirt and ball. Camp will be conducted Monday through Thursday, during the following times: Kdg.-Gr. 2, 5:15-6 p.m.; Grades 3-5, 6-7 p.m. and Grades 6-8, 7-8 p.m. Registration is due by June 22. Late registration fee will be $50. Applications are available at CHS Athletic Office, the Chesterton Tribune or online under CHS Athletics.

NWI United Soccer Club: Love to play soccer? Ready to play at the next level? NWI United is the region's premier soccer club for boys and girls. Professional coaching staff, year-round training and competition, summer mini-camps and Soccer in the Sand Tournament at the beach! Signups, evaluations and tryouts at Imagination Glen West, 2275 McCool Road in Portage on June 5: U8-U10 Girls & Boys (5:30-7:00pm); June 11: U11-U12 Girls (5-6:30pm) & Boys (6-7:30pm); June 12: U13-U14 Girls (5-6:30pm) & Boys (6-7:30pm); and June 13: Senior Teams Girls (5-7pm) & Boys (6-8pm). More information at www.nwiunitedfc.org.

Report Cards: Report cards will be distributed to all elementary/intermediate students in grades K-6 on the last day of school. Report cards will be mailed home to CMS/CHS students on Thursday, June 13.

2013-14 Registration Dates
Elementary & Intermediate Schools
Aug. 5 & 6 from 1-3 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Chesterton Middle School
Gr. 7 - Aug. 12 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Gr. 8 - Aug. 13 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Chesterton High School
Freshman and Sophomore Registration
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013
Freshmen (A - L) 8-9:30 a.m.
Freshmen (M - Z) 9:30-11 a.m.
Sophomores (A - L) 12:30-2 p.m.
Sophomores (M - Z) 2-3:30 p.m.
Junior and Senior Registration
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013
Juniors (A - L) 8-9:30 a.m.
Juniors (M - Z) 9:30-11 a.m.
Seniors (A - L) 12:30-2 p.m.
Seniors (M - Z) 2-3:30 p.m.

CHS Registration is closed from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. If CHS students are unable to register at the time designated for his/her grade level, they may register on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Duneland Swim Club registration: New members can sign up for two-week trial sessions through June 17 on Mondays and Tuesdays at the CMS Pool. Returning members need to register online at www.duneswim.com. The two week trial date sign-ups are May 20; June 3 &17. Practice times will be Advanced from 3:20-6 p.m., Intermediate from 5:40-7:30 p.m., Maroon and Gold from 5:20-6:20 p.m., and all Beginners (new member, Guppies, and Sharks) from 4:10-5 p.m. Info is posted at www.duneswim.com along with pricing information.

CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL
Athletic physicals are coming to CHS! The Chesterton High School Athletic Department is sponsoring physicals for high school students only on Wednesday and Thursday, June 12 and 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the Athletic Department. Local physicians will be conducting a comprehensive physical exam including a musculoskeletal evaluation. Any physical given after April 1 will be acceptable for the 2013-14 school year according to IHSAA guidelines. In addition, ALL athletes must have a physical on file in the Athletic Office prior to any summer workouts with their respective team. This includes attending summer camps with a CHS team. All incoming freshman are included in this requirement.
Physical forms can be obtained at the CHS Main Office or at check in. Any athlete under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian and all required portions of the physical form must be signed by both parents for it to be valid. Athletes are asked to wear shorts and t-shirt for the musculoskeletal exam and should be wearing their contact lenses or glasses for the vision test. An athlete will not be cleared to participate unless he/she passes the vision test. The cost is $25 per athlete but those families with two or more athletes will have the total cost capped at $50. Parents can write a check made out to CHS or pay with cash. Please enter through Entrance 31 (northeast corner of building) and report to the cafeteria waiting area. Athletes and parents will then be escorted to the physician exam rooms. No walk-ins will be accepted after 8 p.m. each evening! Any further questions can be directed to Bernie Stento or Nancy Furcsik, CHS certified athletic trainers, at 983-3759.

Scholarship Inf See Mrs. Arthur in the CHS Career Center in the Guidance Office for an application and more information.
B. Davis Scholarship applications online at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. May 27
Braces For All Ages. Current/former full treatment patient who is a college bound senior planning to study in the medical/dental field. Write a 500-word essay explaining accomplishments and goals and fax to 219.762.3870 or email to smiles@bracesforallages.com. June 3
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program will award a $1,000 scholarship to a currently enrolled junior or senior. To apply go t http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. June 14.
BigSun Scholarship. A $500 award to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. Apply online at http://www.bigsunathletics.com. June 21.
Town of Burns Harbor Scholarship. Must be a senior and current resident of Burns Harbor. June 30.
AES Engineers Scholarship applications online at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. October 4.