Freshmen students in Ms. Freer's English classes were assigned to write a poem entitled "Where I'm From." Each student then chose their favorite line from their poem. Those lines are displayed below:
"WHERE WE'RE FROM" - Ms. Freer's Freshmen English Class, Period C
I am from a place with different faces Where I'm from, the sky is full of dancing stars I'm from God to blessed, from sins to forgivenessI'm from hatred like a spreading cancer that kills my soul I'm from an emotional battle where sadness and joy clash swordsI'm from a twilight world where all my posters talk to me I'm from a crazy family, but other than that I love them and they love me I'm from the poor and the rich, from honesty to dishonestyI'm from the swing beneath the tree on which the tree's height I would always try to beatI am from photo albums and pictures in my upstairs closet telling me stories of a loving family and speaking to me a thousand wordsI am from trees that extend their arms to the sky!I am from a place where the grass is green like a newborn plainWhere I'm from is considered mysteriousI'm from what you called people running around like cats and dogsI am from a place, not just any place, a place I can call homeI am from a dark cold worldI'm from a city that has a market that sells wondersI am from a world where people can flyI'm from a place where everybody is equalI am from the shining sky when night turns into dayI am from the pride of being TapatiaI am from a family that always tells me to never give up and try my bestI am from St. Martin de Porres High School for a living. When I'm done, I go to baseball for nine innings.
Period D
I am from a place where dreams come trueI'm from where there is great food; not to eat it would be rudeI'm from the colors of the rainbowI'm from sports and tall unclesI'm from guitars and drumsWhere I'm from, spaghetti is as long as a wormI'm from the place where the trees and the grass stalkI'm from the place where the tomatoes are as red as a baby's bottomI'm from a family of cars that drives until it reaches emptyI'm from a role to be myself in a world of war and peace who is living day to day with lots of love and peaceI'm from a place where nobody's ever alone, like an S in a keyboard where nobody's aloneI am from the breeze like the wind as the people move around. All is bound to be foundI am from where the city lights glow at night. Everything seems so brightI am from where the mist of the rain feels good against my warm cheeksI'm from the cool terrifying moviesI'm from a place where I feel forgotten and aloneI'm from a rose that is delicate and harmfulI'm from classy to flashyI'm from having those Kodak moments, so many memoriesI'm from where you want me to be fromI am from a soccer ballI'm from the love people give and showI'm from the heart of God. We know love, peace and happinessI'm from Waukegan, the nicest place that treats us well.
NHS Induction Ceremony - Thursday, May 28
Please join us in welcoming the new NHS Inductees for the 2009-2010 school year:
Maya Arcilla, 2011
Daisy Arevalo, 2011
Nancy Baca, 2011
Yvette Bahena, 2011
Guadalupe Camarena, 2010
Michelle Cazares, 2011
Paola Cazares, 2010
Erik Elizalde, 2011
Jamie Galarza, 2011
Kenia Garcia, 2011
Manuela Garcia, 2011
Raul Gonzalez, 2010
Susana Gonzalez, 2011
Jesus Gutierrez, 2011
Jeanine Hampton, 2011
Ruby Lopez-Rodriguez, 2010
Daniela Martinez, 2010
Carly May, 2011
Jenny Morales, 2010
Jose Nunez, 2011
Baltazar Pizano, 2011
Mariana Pizano, 2010
Nathaniel Roland, 2011
Esmeralda Silva, 2011
Brisbia Zavala, 2011
Sharon Zavala, 2011
The senior NHS members have planned this welcoming ceremony and will be paying tribute to the qualities of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character through readings, quotes and poems.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear St. Martin de Porres High School Families:
Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus have been identified in the United States. St. Martin de Porres High School is very aware of the current increased risk of virus infection and is taking action to ensure public safety.
We ask our families’ assistance in this regard by taking additional precautions and communicating with the school any concerns regarding their students that may assist us in maintaining a safe and healthy school environment.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing by infected people. The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and may include fever of greater than 100 degrees F, sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, chills, headache and body aches, and fatigue.
If individuals get sick, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that they remain home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from spreading the illness. Seeking medical care is encouraged particularly if an individual is severely ill.
According to the CDC, there are additional actions people can take to avoid catching or spreading infections such as swine flu.
The CDC advises:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
For more information about disease prevention and the swine flu, visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu.
Again, we ask that our families remain communicative with us regarding any serious student health concern by calling the school office at (847)623-5500.
Thank you.
CRN's Educational Enrichment Initiative
St. Martin de Porres High School has been selected as one of eight participating CRN schools for the Educational Enrichment Initiative which will begin to provide the supports for a teaching and learning system to maximize student achievement.
Principal Mike Odiotti and his team (Marlene Eby-English, Kumkum Ghosh-Science, Ruth Lyons-Social Studies) will commit approximately two weeks during the summer break to work with the additional seven CRN schools and Network representatives.
Principal Odiotti states: "The team of teachers that have committed to go have a deep commitment to urban education and have a strong collaborative spirit to help themselves and others think through important issues of curriculum development and student outcomes." The selection of SMdP to participate in this initiative is a reflection of the growth of SMdP's academic reputation under Principal Odiotti.
The Eight Participating CRN Leader Schools:
St. Martin de Porres, Waukegan
St. Martin de Porres, Cleveland
Cristo Rey New York High School
De La Salle North Catholic, Portland
Cristo Rey Kansas City High School
Verbum Dei High School, Los Angeles
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Minneapolis
San Miguel High School, Tucson
uKNIGHTed
SMdP Students for Social Justice
- Raising Awareness
- Raising Support
- Raising Our Voices
If You Would Like to Learn More Please See Ms. Lyons in Room 114 (Convent).
Homecoming Week
December 8th - 13th
BASKETBALL HOME GAMES
Tuesday Dec. 9th and Friday Dec. 12th
~Friday's game will include guy and girl cheerleaders, a dance team performance,
and the school choir singing the national anthem
PEP ASSEMBLY
Friday Dec. 12th, around 3:00
CARNIVAL IN SCHOOL ASSEMBLY HALL
Thursday Dec. 11th after school
STUDENT/ALUMNI/STAFF VOLLEYBALL GAME
Either Thursday Dec. 11th, or at the Pep Assembly
Alumni that are interested should contact Ms. Rae at shuddleston@smdpwaukegan.org
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