August 30, 2010

Hello –

PICTURE RETAKE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND – submitted by Michelle Hamilton
Students who did not get their picture taken at registration should get their picture taken this day, even if you choose not to purchase pictures.
The picture your child takes will be used in the yearbook. If you are interested in purchasing pictures, have your child pick up a picture
packet in Mrs. Hamilton's classroom.

FALL SPORTS PICTURES, SEPTEMBER 2ND – submitted by Michelle Hamilton
High School Volleyball and Golf team and individual pictures and grade school Baseball and Softball team and individual pictures will be taken.
If you are interested in purchasing sports pictures, please have your child bring his/her picture packet filled out on the day of the pictures.
High school students can pick up a picture packet in Mrs. Hamilton's classroom.

FRESHMAN PHYSICALS
All freshmen are required to have a physical. Please have these completed and turned into the office as soon as possible.

HEALTH CARE CAREARS OPEN HOUSE – submitted by Gayle North, Guidance Counselor
Southwestern Illinois College is hosting an open house to showcase their Allied Health Programs. The open house will be on Saturday Nov. 6 from 9 until noon
at the Main Campus in Belleville. Programs highlighted will be Health Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing
and Coding, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nurse Assistant, Nurse Education, Paramedic/EMT, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic
Technology, Respiratory Care, Sign Language Studies, and Ward Clerk. Drop in on the second floor of the main building any time
during the open hours to learn more about these programs.

Many of these programs have special applications and early application deadlines. At the Open House you will be able to talk to
program coordinators and faculty to learn how to take advantage of what SWIC has to offer.

This open house provides a wealth of information that is valuable even if you are going to follow one of these career
paths at a different institution. Call 866-942-7942 ext. 5541 or 5542 for more information.

STEELEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY REORGANIZES – submitted by Christine Kamprath
The Steeleville Area Public Library has completed its reorganization of the area formerly known as the Teen Room. In keeping with responses received on
the survey conducted with High School students last May, the room is now devoted exclusively to non-fiction and research, incorporating the public
library’s holdings into the teen reference materials. The classics and award-winning fiction have been moved into the main library and mixed in
with the general fiction. Teen Fiction, biographies, story collections, and videos have been moved out as well; separate sections
within the library have been created for these items. Orientation sessions are being planned to introduce students to the new layout.
Thanks for your input! We look forward to seeing you in the Library!

ACT TEST DATES – submitted by Gayle North
The ACT will be administered on October 23. To register you can go to www.actstudent.org and register online. The deadline to register for the
October test is September 17. Any seniors who are planning on retaking the ACT should look at this date. If it is not possible there is
also a test on December 11 with a registration deadline of November 6.

It is not recommended that seniors wait any later than the December date if you are planning on attending a 4-year school next year.

Juniors are encouraged to take that ACT in February if you are planning on taking the ACT before you take it as part of the PSAE.

When registering, our school code is 144-000. Please talk to Mrs. North if you have questions.

MARISSA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

The Marissa 2010 Labor Day Tournament schedule is as follows: (a full schedule can be picked up in the office)

Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D
Marissa/C’ville New Athens Mehlville Pinckneyville
Gibault Wesclin DuQuoin Valmeyer
Trico Red Bud Lebanon Columbia
Murphysboro Chester Steeleville

Steeleville plays:

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ Marissa H.S. Gym
4:30 p.m. vs. DuQuoin

Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ Marissa H.S. Gym
4:30 p.m. vs. Lebanon (game one)
Lebanon vs. DuQuoin (game 2)
Mehlville vs. Steeleville (game three)

Friday, September 3, 2010
TBD based on pool play

IN THE CALENDAR:

Monday, August 30, 2010
Ö Boy’s golf Home 4:00

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ö Art Society Meeting
Ö Boy’s Golf Home 4:00

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Ö VB @ Marissa Tourn vs. DuQuoin 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Ö Picture Re-Take Day and Fall Sports Pictures
Ö Boy’s Golf Away 4:00
Ö Girl’s Golf Away 4:00

Friday, September 3, 2010
Ö Girl’s Golf Away 4:00
Ö SIP Day – Students dismissed at 11:30

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010
Ö NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

A GREAT STORY
A lesson that should be taught in all schools . . And colleges....

Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock,
did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor,
she removed all of the desks out of her classroom.

When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.

'Ms. Cothren, where're our desks?'

She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.'

They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.'

'No,' she said.

'Maybe it's our behavior.'

She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.'

And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom.

By early afternoon television news crews had started gathering in Ms.Cothren’s classroom to report about this crazy teacher who
had taken all the desks out of her room.

The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk less classroom, Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the
day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom.
Now I am going to tell you.'

At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it.

Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniforms, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school
desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those
kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned..

Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. Now, it's up
to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get
an education. Don't ever forget it.'

By the way, this is a true story.

Please consider passing this along so others won't forget that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by U. S. Veterans.

WEBSITES:
Kidbibs.com - http://kidbibs.com/home.htm
Today's feature brings 'kids and books together!' Mohandas Gandhi's quote is currently posted on the site: "You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture.
Just get people to stop reading them," a feeling that every educator and parent understands. Kidbibs can help develop a love of literature in children
helping our culture thrive. You'll find current lists of award winning books, 'Learning Tips,' 'Grow-a-Reader' booklist to help do what the title implies,
'Super Sites' for additional links, 'Homework Help,' and other activities. As the subscriber who submitted the feature states, "Kidbibs holds treasures for
both children and parents alike!"

Reader’s Digest - http://www.rd.com/
In a complex world the new Web site from Reader's Digest is like an old friend on whom you can rely. The easy-to-use channels, 'Food,' 'Health,'
'Advice & Know-How,' 'Holidays,' 'Jokes & Fun,' 'Games,' 'Sweepstakes' and 'Video' as well as the 'Popular Topics' help you find the information you
are seeking. You’ll find featured slide shows as well as the 'Editors' Picks' to help you narrow your choices; don’t forget to check out the blog
section for information from readers as well as the paid staff. You're sure to find plenty of browsing material within the Reader's Digest domain!

Palaeography Tutorial - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/
"Palaeography is the study of old handwriting. This web tutorial will help you learn to read the handwriting found in documents written in English
between 1500 and 1800." If you have ever tried to browse through old documents and realized that the handwriting in not as easy to decipher
as modern day printing, use the Paleography Tutorial to help with the transcription process. You'll find tips on reading and translating,
a Quick Reference section, ten different tutorials of 'varying levels of difficulty' with their associated historical backgrounds and, last but not least,
practice documents so that you can become an expert palaeographer yourself. Before exiting, check your skill level by trying to save the woman in the
'Ducking Stool Game.' Fortunately, you can have a second go or the poor woman would be doomed from the start!
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"You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them."
~ Mohandas Gandhi
“The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.”
-Archibald MacLeish
“A tragic irony of life is that we so often achieve success or financial independence after the chief reason for which we sought it has passed away.”
—Ellen Glasgow
***************************************************************************************************************************

Have a Great Week!

Jennifer R. Hagel, Principal
Steeleville High School
701 S. Sparta St.
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618)965-3432
(618)965-3433 Fax



SHS Home	August 30 , 2010	Weekly Updates Home
Hello – PICTURE RETAKE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND – submitted by Michelle Hamilton Students who did not get their picture taken at registration should get their picture taken this day, even if you choose not to purchase pictures. The picture your child takes will be used in the yearbook. If you are interested in purchasing pictures, have your child pick up a picture packet in Mrs. Hamilton's classroom. FALL SPORTS PICTURES, SEPTEMBER 2ND – submitted by Michelle Hamilton High School Volleyball and Golf team and individual pictures and grade school Baseball and Softball team and individual pictures will be taken. If you are interested in purchasing sports pictures, please have your child bring his/her picture packet filled out on the day of the pictures. High school students can pick up a picture packet in Mrs. Hamilton's classroom. FRESHMAN PHYSICALS All freshmen are required to have a physical. Please have these completed and turned into the office as soon as possible. HEALTH CARE CAREARS OPEN HOUSE – submitted by Gayle North, Guidance Counselor Southwestern Illinois College is hosting an open house to showcase their Allied Health Programs. The open house will be on Saturday Nov. 6 from 9 until noon at the Main Campus in Belleville. Programs highlighted will be Health Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nurse Assistant, Nurse Education, Paramedic/EMT, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Sign Language Studies, and Ward Clerk. Drop in on the second floor of the main building any time during the open hours to learn more about these programs. Many of these programs have special applications and early application deadlines. At the Open House you will be able to talk to program coordinators and faculty to learn how to take advantage of what SWIC has to offer. This open house provides a wealth of information that is valuable even if you are going to follow one of these career paths at a different institution. Call 866-942-7942 ext. 5541 or 5542 for more information. STEELEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY REORGANIZES – submitted by Christine Kamprath The Steeleville Area Public Library has completed its reorganization of the area formerly known as the Teen Room. In keeping with responses received on the survey conducted with High School students last May, the room is now devoted exclusively to non-fiction and research, incorporating the public library’s holdings into the teen reference materials. The classics and award-winning fiction have been moved into the main library and mixed in with the general fiction. Teen Fiction, biographies, story collections, and videos have been moved out as well; separate sections within the library have been created for these items. Orientation sessions are being planned to introduce students to the new layout. Thanks for your input! We look forward to seeing you in the Library! ACT TEST DATES – submitted by Gayle North The ACT will be administered on October 23. To register you can go to www.actstudent.org and register online. The deadline to register for the October test is September 17. Any seniors who are planning on retaking the ACT should look at this date. If it is not possible there is also a test on December 11 with a registration deadline of November 6. It is not recommended that seniors wait any later than the December date if you are planning on attending a 4-year school next year. Juniors are encouraged to take that ACT in February if you are planning on taking the ACT before you take it as part of the PSAE. When registering, our school code is 144-000. Please talk to Mrs. North if you have questions. MARISSA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT The Marissa 2010 Labor Day Tournament schedule is as follows: (a full schedule can be picked up in the office) Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D Marissa/C’ville New Athens Mehlville Pinckneyville Gibault Wesclin DuQuoin Valmeyer Trico Red Bud Lebanon Columbia Murphysboro Chester Steeleville Steeleville plays: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ Marissa H.S. Gym 4:30 p.m. vs. DuQuoin Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ Marissa H.S. Gym 4:30 p.m. vs. Lebanon (game one) Lebanon vs. DuQuoin (game 2) Mehlville vs. Steeleville (game three) Friday, September 3, 2010 TBD based on pool play IN THE CALENDAR: Monday, August 30, 2010 Ö Boy’s golf Home 4:00 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Ö Art Society Meeting Ö Boy’s Golf Home 4:00 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Ö VB @ Marissa Tourn vs. DuQuoin 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010 Ö Picture Re-Take Day and Fall Sports Pictures Ö Boy’s Golf Away 4:00 Ö Girl’s Golf Away 4:00 Friday, September 3, 2010 Ö Girl’s Golf Away 4:00 Ö SIP Day – Students dismissed at 11:30 Saturday, September 4, 2010 Sunday, September 5, 2010 Monday, September 6, 2010 Ö NO SCHOOL – Labor Day A GREAT STORY A lesson that should be taught in all schools . . And colleges.... Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks. 'Ms. Cothren, where're our desks?' She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.' They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.' 'No,' she said. 'Maybe it's our behavior.' She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.' And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom. By early afternoon television news crews had started gathering in Ms.Cothren’s classroom to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room. The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk less classroom, Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.' At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniforms, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.. Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.' By the way, this is a true story. Please consider passing this along so others won't forget that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by U. S. Veterans. WEBSITES: Kidbibs.com - http://kidbibs.com/home.htm Today's feature brings 'kids and books together!' Mohandas Gandhi's quote is currently posted on the site: "You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them," a feeling that every educator and parent understands. Kidbibs can help develop a love of literature in children helping our culture thrive. You'll find current lists of award winning books, 'Learning Tips,' 'Grow-a-Reader' booklist to help do what the title implies, 'Super Sites' for additional links, 'Homework Help,' and other activities. As the subscriber who submitted the feature states, "Kidbibs holds treasures for both children and parents alike!" Reader’s Digest - http://www.rd.com/ In a complex world the new Web site from Reader's Digest is like an old friend on whom you can rely. The easy-to-use channels, 'Food,' 'Health,' 'Advice & Know-How,' 'Holidays,' 'Jokes & Fun,' 'Games,' 'Sweepstakes' and 'Video' as well as the 'Popular Topics' help you find the information you are seeking. You’ll find featured slide shows as well as the 'Editors' Picks' to help you narrow your choices; don’t forget to check out the blog section for information from readers as well as the paid staff. You're sure to find plenty of browsing material within the Reader's Digest domain! Palaeography Tutorial - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/palaeography/ "Palaeography is the study of old handwriting. This web tutorial will help you learn to read the handwriting found in documents written in English between 1500 and 1800." If you have ever tried to browse through old documents and realized that the handwriting in not as easy to decipher as modern day printing, use the Paleography Tutorial to help with the transcription process. You'll find tips on reading and translating, a Quick Reference section, ten different tutorials of 'varying levels of difficulty' with their associated historical backgrounds and, last but not least, practice documents so that you can become an expert palaeographer yourself. Before exiting, check your skill level by trying to save the woman in the 'Ducking Stool Game.' Fortunately, you can have a second go or the poor woman would be doomed from the start! ************************************************************************************************************************* "You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them." ~ Mohandas Gandhi “The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.” -Archibald MacLeish “A tragic irony of life is that we so often achieve success or financial independence after the chief reason for which we sought it has passed away.” —Ellen Glasgow ************************************************************************************************************************* Have a Great Week! Jennifer R. Hagel, Principal Steeleville High School 701 S. Sparta St. Steeleville, IL 62288 (618)965-3432 (618)965-3433 Fax