ARGO & NCTE Black History Month Read-In

On Friday, February 22, around 80 Argo students and faculty members honored Black History Month by joining other schools across the country in the Twenty-Fourth National African-American Read-In. This is the first year that Argo High School has participated in the event. The event is sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English, and its goal is to make literacy a significant part of celebrating Black History Month. The read-in took place in the LRC during lunch periods. Before the event, participating students picked out short pieces of literature by African American writers including Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Tupac Shakur. Students then took turns reading aloud the pieces they chose. Lunch was provided by the school to honor the student readers and celebrate the African American artists and writers.

Argo FALP Students Help at Chicago Food Depository

1 out of 6 people living in Cook County do not know where they are going to get their next meal.  At the Greater Chicago Food Depository, volunteers are able to show up and make a difference.  Argo’s FALP students took up the challenge to participate in the Brights labeling task.  Cans are bought at a very low cost because they do not have the customary label from the food company.  Once labeled with the name and ingredients list, these cans are shipped out to 650 local food pantries, shelters, and food banks.  In this warehouse setting, the FALP students were not only able to use their functional vocational skills, but do service work as well.  With the guidance of Depository staff, the students were able to label and pack 720 cans.  That’s 30 cases! 

Winter Percussion February 9th

Argo's Winter Percussion performing at Lincoln-Way North on February 9th.

Annual Fine Arts Portrait Show 2D Results

Thank you to all of the students and faculty who participated and viewed the Annual Fine Arts Portrait Show.

In the 2D Category, Honorable Mention winner Stephanie Koc, 3rd Place Maria Dobryznski, 2nd Place Alexandra Munoz, and in 1st place Yair Gonzalez.

Congratulations to all the winners!


1st place Yair Gonzalez

2nd Place Alexandra Munoz

3rd Place (2D)Maria Dobryznski

Introduction from your Social Media Director

Hi everybody,

My name is Gary Feltman. I'm excited to serve as Argo's social media director. I am tasked with moderating and communicating information on behalf of Argo.

To briefly describe this position, information will be shared mainly through social networking sites Facebook and Twitter (@argohs217). The information will mostly consist of Argo's school community news, current events, celebrations, student creations, and other information for ACHS stakeholders that represents and reflects Argo's core values and mission. Argo's social media also serves as a platform for the Argo school community, alumni, and other users to communicate; positive interaction is encouraged!

Please feel free to contact me, as I am always open to feedback, ideas and/or suggestions. The fastest way to reach me would be to email me on the email address designated for social media: jargonaut@argohs.net


Sincerely

Gary Feltman
Social Media Director

Argo Facebook: www.facebook.com/argohs

Argo Alumni Facebook: www.facebook.com/achs217 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/argohs217

Purchase an Argo Yearbook: Argolite

Seeking NHS Volunteers

Mr. Stern would like to have 2-4 NHS volunteers each night to help us with the childcare of young children while their parents are attending classes at the Player Early Childhood Center 8600 S. Roberts Road in Justice on the following Wednesday evenings.

                Feb. 27th               6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
                Mar. 6th                6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
                Mar. 13th              6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
                Mar. 20th              6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
                Apr. 3rd                 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
                Apr. 10th               6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Please contact Mr. Stern with any questions.

Parent Teacher Conferences

On Thursday, February 21, 2013, we will be hosting our annual Parent-Teacher Conferences which will give you an opportunity to talk with teachers individually regarding your child’s academic progress. Appointments are not necessary for the Parent-Teacher Conferences because all teachers will be available for ten minute conferences from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Fieldhouse. However, if you need a specific time, please contact your son/daughter’s teachers directly.

Report cards will also be distributed in the Field House on this day. All teachers will be available there, along with the Counselors and Deans.

We are looking forward to seeing you on February 21st. 

Argo Students Create Valentines

In honor of reading Romeo and Juliet, Ms. Rasmussen's Freshman English class wrote valentines in Elizabethan English to their favorite people or things (basketball, phone, bed!!)...

Argo Sophomore Basketball Rallies for Relay for Life

On February 8th the Sophomore Boys Basketball Team donated $200 dollars to Oak Lawn’s Relay for Life basketball game. Each sophomore basketball player attempted to raise enough money to purchase purple socks, purple headbands, and purple warm-up shirts along with a sizeable donation. These accessories allowed them to be a part of the larger “paint” the gym purple event where all audience members wore purple and donated all proceeds of the concession stand, the ticket sales, t-shirt sales, and all donated raffle proceeds to Relay for Life. The ACHS Audio Visual Department supplied the team with a big check and the three captains for the game, (from left to right) Kentrell Howse – Justice, Ryan Borlongan – Justice, and Andres Miranda – Summit presented the sophomore captains from Oak Lawn a fictitious check complete with a signature from Jason the Argonaut, the ACHS Mythological Greek warrior mascot.



In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising more than $4 billion to fight cancer. Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Ryan Naughton, the Argo Community High School Sophomore Basketball Coach, is very proud of his team, no matter what their record, their commitment to education outside the classroom and being prepared for global citizenry definitely has a winning record.

ACHS participates in Read-In in honor of Black History Month

 In honor of Black History Month, Argo Community High School will be participating in the 24^th National African American Read-In.  We will be joining schools, libraries, churches, bookstores, and community and professional organizations around the country who are celebrating Black History Month by getting together and reading works by African American authors. Over a million readers of all ethnic groups, from all 50 states and countries outside the US have participated.

 The read-ins will take place in the LRC during lunch periods on Friday, February 22. If you are interested in participating by either reading a short work of your choosing or by attending and being a supporter of the readers, please sign-up with Mrs. Guldin in room 220 or with Mr. Powers in the LRC. 

You can also see your English teacher with any questions. Limited space is available, and preference will be given to those who are willing to read.

Here is the link to the national event page http://www.ncte.org/action/aari/packetinfo

Winter Concert

The Winter Concert will be on Wednesday, Feb. 13th. in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $2.00. 

We will also be honoring Bob Good at the concert with the unveiling of the dedication plaque for the band and orchestra room. 

There will be a reception afterwards in the LRC. 

Boys Swim Team

The boys swim team had some outstanding performances at their conference meet this past weekend. The divers stole the show on Friday night with Brandon and Chance finishing first and second on the JV level. Manny  finished second and Glenn fourth on the varsity level for diving. Then on Saturday the swimmers had a fantastic meet finishing overall with 70% best times. Congrats Coach Cunningham, Coach Martensen, and Coach Muszynski (class of '96). Congratulations to all the swimmers and divers who will be advancing to Sectionals.

ACT Prep 2013

ACT Prep 2013

2.13 Wednesday	3-7:00	ACT Practice Test I
2.23 Saturday	8-12:00	ACT Practice Test I
2.28 Thursday	3-4:30	Intro Lesson
2.28 Thursday	6-7:30	Intro Lesson
3.07 Thursday	3-4:30	English/Math
3.07 Thursday	6-7:30	English/Math
3.14 Thursday	3-4:30	English/Math
3.14 Thursday	6-7:30	English/Math
3.21 Thursday	3-4:30	Reading/Science
3.21 Thursday	6-7:30	Reading/Science
4.04 Thursday	3-4:30	Reading/Science
4.04 Thursday	6-7:30	Reading/Science
4.06 Saturday	8-12:00	ACT Practice Test II
4.10 Wednesday	3-7:00	ACT Practice Test II
4.18 Thursday	3-4:30	Final Session
4.23 Tuesday	8-12:00	OFFICIAL ACT TEST
4.24 Wednesday	12-2:00	ACT Prep Class Picnic