Friday, April 26, 2013
Christopher Martelli to lead school.
The board of education for Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 approved the hiring of Christopher Martelli as the new principal for May Whitney Elementary School, at its April 25 meeting. Martelli is currently assistant principal at the John Conyers Learning Academy, a therapeutic day school setting. Prior to that, Martelli served as principal at Albert Einstein Elementary School in Hanover Park; as principal at Frederick Nerge Elementary School in Roselle, and as principal at Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine. Martelli holds a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa, a master of science degree in education from Loyola University, and is currently working on his doctor of education …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Lake Zurich school district to pay $7,500 fine to Illinois Department of Public Health.
Lake Zurich School District 95 board of education agreed to a reduced fine, rather than proceed to a hearing regarding 18 counts of alleged violations to the Illinois’ Asbestos Abatement Act. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued an intent to fine the district $18,000 in May. The district negotiated a reduced fine of $7,500. The board of education agreed to the settlement at its Oct. 25 meeting. The fine stemmed from a May 24, 2011 asbestos compliance inspection by IDPH at May Whitney School. "The cost of litigating would have almost certainly been more so we felt this was more cost effective," said Jean Malek, communications director for the school district. To date the district spent $3,327.50 in legal fees on the …
Friday, November 9, 2012
PTO will hold a book fair, with musical entertainment, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
The May Whitney PTO will hold a book fair at Barnes & Noble at Deer Park Town Center on Saturday, Nov. 10th from 9 a.m until 2 p.m. Fun activities will be held throughout the day including pictures with PAWS - the May Whitney Mascot, performances by the May Whitney Chorus and May Whitney 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra, reading with Reese the Reading Dog, crafts and more. May Whitney will receive up to 15 percent on items purchased on Saturday when people identify themselves as being there on behalf of May Whitney.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Ms. Kendra Hurt's fourth-grade class got a lesson in local government and led the pledge of allegiance at the Oct. 1 Lake Zurich village board meeting.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued an intent to fine Lake Zurich school district due to alleged violations in its asbestos management plan at May Whitney School.
The Lake Zurich school district is challenging 18 counts of alleged violations to the Illinois’ Asbestos Abatement Act, stemming from an inspection in May of 2011 at May Whitney School. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued an intent to fine the district $18,000, on May 29, 2012. Lake Zurich Patch obtained this information from a resident who filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with Lake Zurich Community Unit District 95. The school district has issued a statement, via Jean Malek, District 95 director of communications, in response to a request for information from Lake Zurich Patch: “In response to your question about the IDPH fine, the allegations primarily pertain to documentation of our asbestos …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The school received $25,000 to purchase the latest technology for classroom use.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
May Whitney Elementary School is proud to receive a $25,000 technology donation presented by Intel and Best Buy in Kildeer as part of a nationwide training challenge hosted by the Intel Retail Edge Program. The Intel Retail Edge Program is a thriving community of retail sales professionals who truly understand how technology can change everything. The program was designed to provide the latest information and education about Intel products to sales representatives through interactive courses, articles, videos, sales tools, real-time Web events and more. As part of the recent Intel Retail Edge Program challenge, local Best Buy sales representatives were challenged to expand their knowledge about Intel technology and the devices they sell. …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Event will be held at Barnes & Noble.
May Whitney Elementary will hold a book fair Nov. 12 at Barnes & Noble in Deer Park. Shoppers can present vouchers that will result in a percentage of the net sale of purchases being donated to May Whitney Elementary. Vouchers are available on the school website. The store will be open to the public that day, but there will be lots of activities for students and others to enjoy, including: The book fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with activities taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This information was provided by coordinator Claire Slattery.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Students held a "Pennies for Paws" fundraiser.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
May Whitney Elementary School recently held a "Pennies for Paws" coin drive to raise money for a Lake Zurich dog shelter, the Green Pup Shelter. The winning class won a pizza party and the right to name Green Pup's next rescue dog. On Oct. 18th, the winning class was awarded their prize, and the nameless pup was brought to the school. Many names were on the list for the Pug/Pomeranian mix. With her copper-colored fur — and the collaboration of an entire classroom — students decided on the name Penny. Penny is one of many pups up for adoption at Green Pup Shelter. "Many thanks to the big hearts of May Whitney Elementary. The money they raised will help many, many dogs in need," said Misty Lindstrand, vice president of Green Pup Shelter. …
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Carbon monoxide/dioxide readings, drainage issues among topics discussed at Oct. 17 meeting.
The Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 Indoor Air Quality Committee held its fall meeting Monday afternoon, spending the better part of the hour-and-a-half-long meeting discussing the May Whitney Elementary School building inspection checklist. The committee members — including parents and District 95 officials — examined three documents provided at the meeting: the minutes from the committee's last meeting held May 24; radon tests for May Whitney Elementary; and the checklist itself. Lyle Erstad, the district's director of facilities, addressed each of the issues on the checklist that were marked as "false." One such issue dealt with drainage, with this statement marked as being "false": "No evidence of drainage problems exist…
Thursday, July 21, 2011
This week's demolition of the old May Whitney Elementary School stirs up memories for many Lake Zurich residents
American Demolition Company began razing the old May Whitney Elementary School building in Lake Zurich on Tuesday of this week. The project is expected to be completed by mid-August. With the demolition already having taken a significant chunk out of the school, which first opened in 1949, only two of the red pillars remained at the main entrance as of July 20th. For many former students and parents, memories of school picnics, annual Halloween parades, book fairs, and fundraisers will soon be all that remains, other than old photographs. For many, it was stunning news that the school would not be opening for the 2007-08 school year, and even more surprising when it was subsequently announced that the school would not be reopening at all…
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8:53 pm on Friday, July 20, 2012
Don't jump the gun -- You are blaming the community members for the school district breaking the law? Did you ever think the community may not have had anything to do with this? The school district has a history of mishandling asbestos. You don't remember 2007? more ›