The future healthcare workers had a guest speaker Rudayna Jebara.from JJC discussing how to get into healthcare
Need some dessert for Thanksgiving? Order your favorite pie or cheesecake from Farmhouse Academy in Mokena before November 22nd , and a portion of the proceeds will be donate to Lincoln-Way Dance Marathon, which supports Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Use this link to order: https://www.farmhouseacademy.com/pie-and-cheesecakes
Want to enjoy some delicious food while supporting an amazing cause? Head to Buona Beef in Frankfort this Wednesday, November 16th to support the Lincoln-Way Dance Marathon event, which supports Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago! Be sure to mention Lincoln-Way Dance Marathon, and a percentage of your order will be donated.
The fall play is THIS weekend! Here is a sneak peek of the cast and crew hard at work. Tickets for the Friday show are already sold out! Get your Saturday or Sunday tickets before they are gone. Buy tickets at the link below:
https://lincoln-way.ticketleap.com/fallplay22/
Lincoln-Way East French classes celebrated National French Week from November 9-15. Students "visited" various French-speaking countries and listened to music each day. Other activities to involve students in French culture included a national Kahoot! trivia contest, a scavenger hunt, after school t-shirt painting, a movie night, and even a cafe with French delicacies and treats as well as a guest speaker who shared his experiences growing up in France.
LWE FRESHMEN! Don't miss out on this opportunity! See flyer for details.
The Introduction to Criminology and Law classes hosted Detective Brian Martin from the Bolingbrook Police Department. He shared tips on how to write and execute search warrants.
Lincoln-Way East currently has 5 students with artwork on display at JJC's annual High School Art Exhibition. Over 20 high schools in the JJC area were invited to submit 5 pieces of student artwork for this year's exhibition. The show is on display from Nov. 7th -- Dec. 9th in the Laura Sprague Art Gallery in Building “J” at JJC.
Participating students:
East
Sarah Hubatch - acrylic painting
Sierra Chojnacki - scratchboard drawing
Chloe Westphal - digital photograph
Sophia Pisarski - acrylic painting
Paulina Gutierrez - mixed media painting
Congrats to Mr. Taylor’s Microsoft Office Applications students Luke Major and Ishaan Patel who earned their Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Word. They have proven their skills at an industry expert-level and earned a globally recognized credential.
Griffins! Check out our Ski Club details that will be happening in December.
Students in Mrs. Zolk’s sophomore honors English classes reenacted the funeral for Julius Caesar today. The two funeral speeches given by Brutus and Antony allowed the perfect opportunity for students to evaluate the power of rhetoric and the idea that language can be a manipulative tool used by skilled orators to influence an audience.
It's not too late to get involved in Student Activities at East! On Wednesdays Student Council, Fem Power and Scholastic Bowl are a few of the many that are offered. Check out our bulletin boards for next meeting dates!
LWE-Don't forget to purchase from our FBLA Bundt Cake Fundraiser during lunch hours on Friday !
Hey Seniors! It's a tradition for the senior class to have a senior class shirt and wear it with pride at school. This year, the Senior Class Board is hosting a Senior Shirt Design Contest. You will have a chance to vote on the best design via the Class of 2023 Teams page. Please visit your Class of 2023 Team page for more information about the shirt design contest.
Seniors!
Here is the graduation order information presented by Jostens. Order deadline for cap and gown is DECEMBER 16th!
The LWE Chess Team competed over the weekend at the Aries Chess Tournament at Glenbard East. They placed 2nd out of 16 teams.
GO EAST! GO GRIFFINS! GO BLUE!
Check out the art show happening tomorrow, November 5th.
We wrap up our week with Mrs. Nakamura bringing Frankenstein to life while reading the classic Gothic tale of Mary Shelley, written in 1818 with her English 4 classes. The tale follows that of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist, who creates a creature in with an unorthodox experiment.
Seniors were reminded to complete their 25 hours of community service before graduation. They also received a presentation from Josten's on cap and gown ordering information as well as class jewelry, LWE letterman's jacket, and graduation announcements. The deadline to order cap and gown is December 16. Please visit www.jostens.com for more information.
LWE Spanish 5 students designed these ofrendas in celebration of the Day of the Dead. Their fellow Griffins visited the library to vote on the best design. Their designs were fabulous and a joy to see.
