Thursday, December 16, 2010
Culinary Arts Prepares Chicken Caesar Wraps
Culinary Arts students have prepared Chicken Caesar wraps for sale in the Technology Campus Delicatessen for only $2.50.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Tour of Tech - Mark Your Calendars! January 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Our Tour of Tech event (formally Open House) will be taking place on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Current students as well as prospective 8th, 9th, and 10th graders are encouraged to attend. All programs will be featuring activities and demonstrations that showcase hands on learning opportunities in their course.
Prizes will include program cluster gift baskets and an Android Tablet!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 4:30 to 7:30.
Prizes will include program cluster gift baskets and an Android Tablet!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 4:30 to 7:30.
Culinary Arts Creates Cheese Carvings
Students in Culinary Arts practice their food presentation skills by carving cheese. Below you can see some examples of their work!
Good Luck on your Final Exams
Good luck to everyone as final exams begin!!! The Tech Campus would like to wish all of you a very safe, happy and healthy holiday season!
Tech Campus Recruiting at North Chicago & Zion-Benton High Schools
A Tech Campus representative will be recruiting at North Chicago and Zion-Benton tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 14, and Warren
Thank You for Supporting the Graphic/Web Design T-Shirt Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone that supported the Graphic/Web Design Tech Campus
T-shirt sales! The t-shirts and hoodies are in! Please bring all remaining balances to Room 162 to Ms. Fisher.
Support Toys For Tots
The Tech Campus is sponsoring the Toys for Tots Drive this Holiday Season. Your donations of new toys will make a difference in the lives of those families less fortunate in Lake County. The drop off box is located in the front office. Donations will be accepted through December 17.
Support A Safe Place
The Technology Campus School of Visual Arts is supporting A SAFE PLACE by collecting Sleepers, Pajamas, and Robes for children and teens currently living in this local domestic violence shelter. Please show your support by bringing in a new article of sleepwear sized for infants to teens (newborn to 14/16 or teen plus). All donations are greatly appreciated. Monetary donations are welcome.
Ms. Slis will purchase sleepwear in bulk from the donations to deliver before the holidays. Please send items to Room 163 by December 13, 2010.
Ms. Slis will purchase sleepwear in bulk from the donations to deliver before the holidays. Please send items to Room 163 by December 13, 2010.
Student Ambassador Meetings
There will be a meeting for program student ambassadors regarding Tour of Tech on Thursday, Dec. 16, in the Triple Classroom at:
- 9:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.
- 2:15 p.m.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Culinary Arts Prepares Side Salads
Culinary Arts will have side salads for $1 today and tomorrow only. Why not buy a few and take them home to help stretch your dinner dollars?!
- Iceberg
- Carrots
- Olives
- Tomatoes
- Your choice of dressing
Culinary Arts Prepares Staff Lunch
Students in Culinary Arts have prepared the following lunch for staff today:
- Chicken and dumpling soup
- Chicken croquets
- Ricotta cheese gnochi
- Broccoli with cheese sauce
Tech Campus Alumni Featured on WGN TV News Broadcast
Adam Gurmann, Tech Campus Graduate (class of 2010) was featured on WGN TV News for his efforts in creating a Music Light Show at his home in Gurnee. Adam attended the Game/C++ Programming course taught by Mr. Joe Judge. See the news broadcast here:
You visit Adam's Light Show Blog here: germannlights.com
You visit Adam's Light Show Blog here: germannlights.com
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tour of Tech - Mark Your Calendars! January 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Our Tour of Tech event (formally Open House) will be taking place on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Current students as well as prospective 8th, 9th, and 10th graders are encouraged to attend. All programs will be featuring activities and demonstrations that showcase hands on learning opportunities in their course.
Prizes will include program cluster gift baskets and an Android Tablet!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 4:30 to 7:30.
Prizes will include program cluster gift baskets and an Android Tablet!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 4:30 to 7:30.
Thank You for Supporting the Graphic/Web Design T-Shirt Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone that supported the Graphic/Web Design Tech Campus
t-shirt sales! Program instructors will be informed when the orders arrive.
Thank You For Supporting the Food Drive
Thank you to everyone that supported the Allied Health Food Drive
Toys For Tots Community Service Project Underway
The Tech Campus is sponsoring the Toys for Tots Drive Lake County
A Safe Place Community Service Project Underway
The Technology Campus School of Visual Arts is supporting A SAFE PLACE by collecting Sleepers, Pajamas, and Robes for children and teens currently living in this local domestic violence shelter. Please show your support by bringing in a new article of sleepwear sized for infants to teens (newborn to 14/16 or teen plus). All donations are greatly appreciated. Monetary donations are welcome.
Ms. Slis will purchase sleepwear in bulk from the donations to deliver before the holidays. Please send items to Room 163 by December 13, 2010.
Ms. Slis will purchase sleepwear in bulk from the donations to deliver before the holidays. Please send items to Room 163 by December 13, 2010.
SkillsUSA Regional Competition Winners!
Congratulations to all 93 Tech Campus SkillsUSA members that competed this last Friday at the Tech Center of DuPage! Here are the results:
| Basic Health Care | ||
| Alexi Wanderer | First Place | |
| Jill Hoffman | Second Place | |
| Bethsy Sierra | Third Place | |
| Carpentry | ||
| Joe Lake | Third Place | |
| Automotive Collision Repair | ||
| Francisco Perez | First Place | |
| Cosmetology | ||
| Symone Blackmon | First Place | |
| Citlali Flores | Third Place | |
| Gabrielle Morris | Third Place | |
| Nail Care | ||
| Kricely Calderon | First Place | |
| Guadalupe Rodriguez | Second Place | |
| Criminal Justice | ||
| Dillion Saraniecki | Second Place | |
| William Mathews | Third Place | |
| Web Design | ||
| Roxanne Tankson | First Place | |
| Jolisa Atkins | Third Place | |
| Graphic Communications | ||
| Candace Domato | First Place | |
| Emma Iglesias | Second Place | |
| Creative Photography | ||
| Kristina Frank | First Place | |
| Jillian Powers | Second Place | |
| Stacey Domingo | Third Place | |
| Fire Fighting | ||
| Emmanuel Guzman | First Place | |
| Preschool Teaching Assistant | ||
| Nicky Kessel | First Place | |
| Julia Decker | Second Place | |
| Dulce Dominguez | Third Place | |
| Job Skill Demo | ||
| Jittapun Lachitavongs | First Place | |
| First Aid & CPR | ||
| Jackie Hoffstadt | First Place | |
| Jeremy Morales | Second Place | |
| Andrew Katzner | Third Place | |
| Prepared Speech | ||
| Tamara Mason | First Place | |
| Essay | ||
| Matt Setlock | Third Place |
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Allied Health - Food Drive Success!
The Allied Health programs are sponsored a local community food drive at the end of November. Donations of non-perishable goods, in particular paper products, were collected. Thank you to all of those that made a difference in our community!
Culinary Arts Prepares Blackened Steak Salad
Culinary Arts students have prepared a Blackened Steak Salad for the Tech Campus Delicatessen/Cafe sold for $4.
- Medium-Rare Flank Steak
- Romaine Lettuce
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Sliced Red Onions
- Crumbled Bleu Cheese
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Green Olives
- Topped with Crispy Shallots
- Served with a Red Wine Vinaigrette
Culinary Arts Prepared Deviled Eggs
The Culinary Arts department made Deviled Eggs for the Tech Campus Delicatessen/Cafe. They are on sale 2 for 50 cents.
Culinary Arts Prepares Staff Lunch
On Wednesday, December 1, Culinary Arts prepared the following staff lunch for the Tech Campus Staff:
- Soup: Italian wedding soup. Small meatballs, vegetables, spinach and herbs in a beef broth.
- Entree: Monte Cristo Sandwiches. Shaved ham, turkey, and cheese, dipped in royal and cooked on the griddle served with fresh cranberry compote
- Side one: roasted zucchini and tomato medley
- Side two: home made potato chips
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Culinary Arts Prepares Staff Lunch
Students in Culinary Arts have prepared the following lunch for staff today:
-Chicken noodle soup
-Rice pilaf with rosemary
-Roasted stuffed tomatoes
-Grilled beef and onion kabobs
-Chicken noodle soup
-Rice pilaf with rosemary
-Roasted stuffed tomatoes
-Grilled beef and onion kabobs
New Delicious Food Items Available in the Deli this Week
The Culinary Arts deli introduces a new, extremely delicious, vegetarian item to their menu.
It is an herbed Focaccia with roasted vegetable sandwich. They also are featuring an amazing meatball sandwich on homemade French baggett bread.
As a side note, the Deli will be closed on Wednesday, November 24.
It is an herbed Focaccia with roasted vegetable sandwich. They also are featuring an amazing meatball sandwich on homemade French baggett bread.
As a side note, the Deli will be closed on Wednesday, November 24.
Junior Achievement Board Members & Grainger Executives Visit Tech Campus
Junior Achievement board members from the Greater Chicagoland Area along with Grainger Executives touring the building this morning. Student ambassadors will greet these visitors and describe their respective program areas.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tech Campus Student Ambassador - Press Release
The Tech Campus joins in the congratulations to one of our own student ambassadors of the Game/C++ Programming course. This student is being honored for his Scout Eagle Rank achievement. Read the official press release here.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Recruiting Begins
Recruiting efforts will begin in December. Student Ambassadors from Round Lake, Grayslake Central and Mundelein, please stop by and meet with Ms. Martin for availability of assisting with these recruiting efforts.
Member School Tours This Week
There will be perspective students from Grayslake Central and North observing several program areas this week. Please welcome our guests to your programs.
SkillsUSA Regional Competition Meeting
There will be a meeting for those SkillsUSA members that are attending the Regional Competition this Thursday, Nov. 18, in Room 152 at:
9:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
2:15 p.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
2:15 p.m.
Take Pride and Keep Our School Clean!
Students are reminded that all food and beverage are to remain in the front lobby and/or student snack bar area. Please remember to take pride in your school and clean up after yourself.
Allied Health - Food Drive Underway
The Allied Health programs are sponsoring a local community food drive this week. Donations of non-perishable goods, in particular paper products, are much appreciated. Students will be collecting these items from program areas this week. Final collection date will be Monday, November 22. Thank you for helping to make a difference in our community!
Student Ambassadors - Fund Raising Agreement Form
Student Ambassadors are reminded to pick up the candy fund raising agreement form in the front office. Candy sales have started and will run through December.
Graphic/Web Design program Selling Tech Campus T-shirts and Hoodies
The Graphic/Web Design program will be selling Tech Campus t-shirts and hoodies beginning early this week through Wednesday, Nov. 24. Order forms and sample t-shirts will be available in Room 163. All proceeds will be donated to Tech Campus Student Activities.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Culinary Arts Creates a Teapot Fruit Salad Garde Manger
Creativity in presentation food adds another level of complexity to a normal dish. The Culinary Arts students created this masterpiece for the Lake County Superintendent's breakfast held at the Tech Campus last Friday.
Make Your Own Flash Cards website for Students
Instructors at the Tech Campus are always finding innovative ways to help students learn.
Quizlet is a flash cards and study games website with over 3 million free sets of flashcards coverinmany subject areas. It's a great place to play educational games, memorize vocabulary and study online. Students can also make their own flashcards!
Visit Quizlet.com
-Submitted by Game/C++ Programming Instructor, Joe Judge
This and other student resources are posted on the the Tech Campus website located here.
Quizlet is a flash cards and study games website with over 3 million free sets of flashcards coverinmany subject areas. It's a great place to play educational games, memorize vocabulary and study online. Students can also make their own flashcards!
Visit Quizlet.com
-Submitted by Game/C++ Programming Instructor, Joe Judge
This and other student resources are posted on the the Tech Campus website located here.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Culinary Arts Prepares Staff Lunch
The Culinary Arts Program regularly prepares lunch for school staff members on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Below is the menu of delicious creations that the Culinary Arts students have prepared today.
Soup: Chicken with vegetables in a tomato broth.
Entree: Grilled flank steak (medium) with Chimichuri sauce (parley, garlic, oil, vinegar, tomatoes, and green onions)
Side: Roasted red potatoes marinated with lemon and herbs.
Side: Rosemary roasted fall vegetables. Acorn squash, peppers, carrots, fennel, and onion.
Desert: Chocolate Cake
Other: Shrimp filled spring rolls with dipping sauces
Soup: Chicken with vegetables in a tomato broth.
Entree: Grilled flank steak (medium) with Chimichuri sauce (parley, garlic, oil, vinegar, tomatoes, and green onions)
Side: Roasted red potatoes marinated with lemon and herbs.
Side: Rosemary roasted fall vegetables. Acorn squash, peppers, carrots, fennel, and onion.
Desert: Chocolate Cake
Other: Shrimp filled spring rolls with dipping sauces
Allied Health Programs Sponsor Food Drive
The Allied Health Programs are sponsoring a local community Food Drive starting November 15. Allied health students will be visitin other program areas during this time to collect donated items. The final day for collection will be Monday November 22. Please be generous with the donations of your non-perishable items, in particular paper products. Thank you for helping to make a difference in our community!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Criminal Justice Program hosts Guest Speakers from Local Police Departments
On Tuesday, November 09, 2010 and Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Certified Evidence Technicians from the Gurnee, Vernon Hills and Fox Lake Police Departments are presenting various evidence gathering skill techniques to the Criminal Justice students.
Skills being presented are; Securing a Crime Scene, Latent Fingerprint Lifting, Castings, Blood and Body Fluids Collection, Forensic Computer Analysis, Voice Analysis and Crime Scene Photography.
Career Technical Education Legislative Update
Federal level
CTE has always enjoyed bi-partisan support in Congress, but it is too early to tell how CTE issues will be addressed in the new Congress. With new Republican leadership and turnover in the House CTE will have to prepare for some changes. The most difficult fight that is anticipated will be in the area of the budget. Many candidates who were elected ran on a fiscally conservative platform, promising to cut back federal funding in order to reduce the federal deficit and reduce taxes. It will be difficult for CTE programs to receive funding increases in the new political environment.
State level
The Illinois General Assembly returned to the Capitol yesterday to debate a plan to borrow funds in order the make the State's 2011 State Pension Payment. No Senate Republicans were in support of the borrowing proposal and not all Senate Democrats were in favor of the bill's passage either - this left the bill short of support. Both the House and the Senate return to the Capitol for the Veto Session on November 16. The Veto Session is November 16-18, November 30, December 2.
Even though Quinn won the election it is going to be a tough couple of years until Illinois finds a way to bail themselves out of this economic disaster.
Local level
Dr. Jedlicka testified at the ISBE budget hearings this week along with two exceptional students. The students received tremendous applause from the audience for their passionate speeches.
Tech Campus and the College of Lake County our continuing to find ways to strengthen our partnership to assist students with the transition from high school to college.
Tech Campus leaders met with the Illinois Business Round Table to discuss initiative educational reform issues.
CTE has always enjoyed bi-partisan support in Congress, but it is too early to tell how CTE issues will be addressed in the new Congress. With new Republican leadership and turnover in the House CTE will have to prepare for some changes. The most difficult fight that is anticipated will be in the area of the budget. Many candidates who were elected ran on a fiscally conservative platform, promising to cut back federal funding in order to reduce the federal deficit and reduce taxes. It will be difficult for CTE programs to receive funding increases in the new political environment.
State level
The Illinois General Assembly returned to the Capitol yesterday to debate a plan to borrow funds in order the make the State's 2011 State Pension Payment. No Senate Republicans were in support of the borrowing proposal and not all Senate Democrats were in favor of the bill's passage either - this left the bill short of support. Both the House and the Senate return to the Capitol for the Veto Session on November 16. The Veto Session is November 16-18, November 30, December 2.
Even though Quinn won the election it is going to be a tough couple of years until Illinois finds a way to bail themselves out of this economic disaster.
Local level
Dr. Jedlicka testified at the ISBE budget hearings this week along with two exceptional students. The students received tremendous applause from the audience for their passionate speeches.
Tech Campus and the College of Lake County our continuing to find ways to strengthen our partnership to assist students with the transition from high school to college.
Tech Campus leaders met with the Illinois Business Round Table to discuss initiative educational reform issues.
Mother's Trust Coat Drive
Thank you to everyone that made a donation to the Mother’s Trust Winter Coat Drive!
First Quarter Student of the Quarter Pictures
First Quarter Student of the Quarter pictures will be taken today in the Photographic Design Studio room 163 at: 9:45 a.m. / 11:45 a.m. / 2:15 p.m. Congratulations to those students that were selected!
School Closed for Veterans Day (open for CLC night classes)
The Tech Campus will be closed on Thursday, November 11, in observation of Veteran’s Day. Afternoon Cosmetology students will be released at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10. However the building will be open for CLC night classes.
Student Ambassador Fundraising
Student Ambassadors are reminded to pick up the candy fund raising agreement form in the front office. Candy sales have started and will run through December.
Graphic/Web Design T-Shirt and Hoodie Fundraiser
The Graphic/Web Design program will be selling Tech Campus t-shirts and hoodies beginning early this week through Wednesday, November 24. Order forms and sample t-shirts will be available in Room 163. All proceeds will be donated to Tech Campus Student Activities.
11-9-2010 - Student Announcements Podcast
Listen to the Student Announcements for this week via podcast!
Monday, November 8, 2010
How to Study Resource for Students
Culinary Arts instructor, Chef Davis, has recently found a website that has tips for students on how to study and take notes. Things like overcoming the environment, getting a good night's sleep, coming to class with a positive attitude, reviewing notes from previous classes are just some of the topics covered. Visit http://www.how-to-study.com.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Mother's Trust Winter Coat Drive
Please remember to check your closets over the weekend and bring in any gently used or new coats, any size, and/or hats, gloves, mittens, snowsuits, etc. We have until the end of the day on Monday, November 8, 2010, to get the coats to the Mothers Trust Foundation for distribution to needy families in Lake County
Mothers Trust has given so generously to our students. This is a very easy way for us to give back a little.
Culinary Arts Deli Opens this Week!
The Culinary Arts program will be opening the student deli this week. Students are reminded to keep the deli area clean as well as the front lobby. All food and drink is to remain out of the hallways. Students are also reminded to report to their buses immediately after class without making any pit stops in the deli. Home school buses will not return to Tech to pick you up!
9-11 Tribute Video
Fire Fighting instructor, Craig Richardson, holds a 9-11 tribute in front of the Tech Campus.
Pay Student Fees Online - Master Card Only
For your convenience, Lake County Technology Campus will provide 24/7 web store access from any computer to use a Master Card (credit or debit) pay for items related to Technology Courses. Purchased can be made through our RevTrak store.
Note: The Online Store is only able to accept Master Card at this time.
Note: The Online Store is only able to accept Master Card at this time.
Absence Reporting
Students are expected to report absences to the Technology Campus and their home school within 24 hours of the absence. To report an absence to the Technology Campus, please call the attendance hot line at 847-543-6024.
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