ulture & limate Magazine

Fall 2014
TF North High School
Principal-Dr. Dwayne Evans

Content

3 A NOTE FROM C &C

4 Committee Goals

5 Back to School Week

Get in touch with your inner meteor

spirit

6 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE FOR A

SPECIAL FRIEND
Remembering Robert Paradise

7 FROZEN
Adult Homecoming Dance

8 PARENT UNIVERSITY
Building Parent Partnerships

9 BOO NIGHT
We are Family!

10 WHATS NEXT FOR C&C?

A Note from the Culture

and Climate Commitee
On behalf of the Culture and Climate Committee,
I would like to thank you for your support. Your
participation and spirited inspiration has led to
meaningful programs and events. Thank you for
EMBRACING the Meteor Spirit!
regards,

The North Side of Fractional

Committee Chair

Culture and Climate Committee-We Get it Done!

Aaron Altenburg, Adria Bartley, Emily Biegel, Chappel Billings,
Laura Cook, Ayanna Dowd, Omari Garrett, Meghan Gehrke, Karen Lake,
Mary Perrot, Dale Pietranczyk, Jennifer Ramos, Samantha Rosell, Christopher Russo, Stephanie Signore, Thomasina Torres, Raymond Williams

Culture and Climate Committe Goals

By June 2015, the Thornton Fractional North HS
Culture and Climate Committee will increase communication between school and home by promoting
family involvement, parental/family resources, and
tools to help family relationships.

By June 2015, the Thornton Fractional North HS

Culture and Climate Committee will increase a sense
of collaboration among students, staff, faculty and
administration.

Releasing Your Meteor Spirit

Back to School Week 2014

Project Lead: Omari Garrett

TfnSpirit. Welcome Back Students! A special thanks to Mr. Malik and

his illustrious TFN Marching Band-Drumline for providing a welcoming
atmosphere for students on their first day of school. You could feel the
excitement in the air!

Battle of the Classes Banner Contest

TFN teachers compete in musical chairs.
Mr. Mccune is the winner!

Students compete in a
tug of war contest.

ALS Challenge Accepted!

TFN teachers Russo, Garrett and Webb feeling a bit chilly! BRRRR!

A Special Tribute for a

Special Friend
TF North Remembers Math Teacher and Activities Director
Robert Paradise

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simei patem tem simus Alhamd

TFN Faculty, Staff and Students remember Robert Paradise with the releasing of white balloons
and a moment of silence at the Back to School Spirit Assembly.

Adult Homecoming Dance

Frozen 2014

Project Lead: Chappel Billings

Parents get in on the Homecoming festivities with their very own Homecoming Dance.

Mr. Raymond
Williams and
Mrs. Thomasina
Torres

Superintendant Dr. Creg Williams

having fun with TF North parents.
Mary Perrot and Arturo Torres
TFN parents at their finest!

Parent University
Building Connections Through Empowerment
I thought I knew

Project Leads: (from left to right) Stephanie Signore, Meghan Gehrke and Jennifer Ramos

all about freshman

house...I learned a
lot!

PARE

UNIVERSITY
WHEN

October 18, 2014

9am-12pm
WHERE

TF North High School

755 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL

REGISTER ONLINE

http://tfnparentuniversity.eventbrite.com
Registration is not required but appreciated!

Informational Sessions ZUMBA

Home Connections Spanish
Speaking Parental Guides Student
Athletic Information for Parents
YOGA High School Readiness Bullying
College Readiness Parent/Teacher

Communication

COMMUNITY
MEMBERS AND
PARENTS
WELCOME!

FREE!!

No cost for attending!

RAFFLE PRIZES!

Car Care Packages

Gift Cards
Sporting Event Tickets
Health Care Packages

FOOD AND DJ!

CONTACT

JENNIFER RAMOS
JRAMOS@TFD215.ORG
(708) 585-1050

BROUGHT TO YOU
BY
TF North Culture and
Climate Committee

What was your favorite part of the night?

Project Lead: Emily Biegel

The children of TFN faculty and staff had a Boo-tacular evening of
games, food and trick or treating.

...having everyone together with the

kids, having a fun place to have kids
wear costumes and be where their
family members work.
-TFN Staff

Whats Next for the Culture and Climate Committee?

Spring 2015
Mentoring Program
Spring Fling-Staff Family Night
Staff Prom
Parent University
Fit Club
Special thanks to Adria Bartley and Thomasina Torres for the
birthday door decorations and cake. That little touch makes a

big difference.

C & C...We get it Done!