School performance, open house, meetings and more.
Mundelein
Applications and meetings: School District 75 is now accepting applications for its Two-Way Immersion programs. The program is available to the kindergarten class beginning fall 2016 and integrates native English-speaking students with native Spanish-speaking students. Academic instruction is presented in both languages. Social and academic learning occurs in an environment that values the language and culture of all students and sets high standards to reach the goal of achieving academic success in both English and Spanish. The next meeting is set for 6 p.m. Monday at Washington Elementary School, 122 S. Garfield Ave. There will be more informational meetings through Dec. 11. For times and locations, visit www.d75.lake.k12.il.us/DocumentCenter/View/5324.
Automation night: Area students and parents are invited to attend 21st Century Automation Night Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mundelein High School auditorium. The event is part of Mustang DOORS (Doors of Opportunity Relevant to Students). Following a pre-recorded message from Rep. Bob Dold, three speakers will provide information about manufacturing and engineering: Jim Nelson, Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA); Zach Ford, Scot Forge; and Derrick Burress, Lake County High Schools Technology Campus. Throughout the evening, informational stations with representatives on hand will surround the auditorium area to include MacLean-Fogg, Baxter International, Medline Industries, Larsen Manufacturing, Chicago Tag & Label, Tamarack Products, HM Manufacturing, Lake County High Schools Technology Campus, College of Lake County, 10th Congressional District representatives, Scot Forge, IMA and Project Lead the Way, presented by David Greenwood, MHS science department chair and co-director of DOORS. Details, 847-949-2200.
Breakfast: Mundelein’s Carl Sandburg Middle School’s Student Council and the 7th grade band will host the annual Young At Heart breakfast, with entertainment, for veterans and senior citizens from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the school, 855 W. Hawley St. Students sponsor the event to show their appreciation to senior citizens and veterans. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP by Wednesday at 847-949-2707.
Lake Forest
Performance: The Theatre Program at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart will present its fall play, “The Jungle Book,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 5-7 at the school, 760 E. Westleigh Road. This comedic drama is based on “The Jungle Book,” a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling first published in magazines in 1893–94. The tales in the book are fables, using animals as the main characters to give moral lessons. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Details, 847-234-4300.
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