An addition to the Vanguard Staff

It has been confirmed by District 214 that Sharyn Marsh of Elk Grove High School will be taking Mr. O’Brien’s place as director of Vanguard next year. The district created a new position called Director of Alternative Programs. Ms. Marsh will oversee Young Adult Program. It is unclear if she is overseeing Forest View Alternative School as well.

“I think she’ll be a great director and I’m so excited to see her here,” says former Elk Grove student AJ Bays.

Ms. Marsh is currently Dean of Students and Division Head for PE, Health and Driver Ed at Elk Grove High School.

Our beloved sub Michael Koralik also was a substitute teacher and did some work at Elk Grove. There, he got the chance to work for Ms. Marsh. He said Ms. Marsh was great to work with. Also, he said his brother Jeff was Ms. Marsh’s PE student back in the day at Rolling Meadows. He also felt she was a great person and teacher.

Mr. O’Brien doesn’t know much about Ms. Marsh and has yet to meet her. “She’s highly regarded at Elk Grove and was picked out of a pool of strong candidates,” said Mr. O’Brien.

“I’ve met her two times, and she seemed nice,” said Mr. Markos.

“ My main goals for Vanguard are to learn about the current program and lead the staff in assuring the program meets the needs of our students in preparing them for their future,” said Ms. Marsh.

“I’m optimistic. Life will be different but good next year,” said Dr. Koralik.

We look forward to getting to know Ms. Marsh next year.

Story by Annemarie Schaefer

Next Year's Schedule

8:00-8:20 Team

8:20-8-55 P.E.

9:05-9:30 Math, Grammar, Drop and Read, Skills

9:30-11:30/12:00 Class/Service

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-2:30 Class/Service

2:30-3:00 Class, Team, P.E., RTI

Be alert of our special guests!

Staff have been playing practical jokes on Mr. Kain since the mouse incident last week.

Mice have invaded Vanguard.

Last week, mice decided to make a nice, little home inside a Girl Scout cookie box in Mr. Kain's desk drawer. He said he opened the box one day and three (alive) baby mice fell out. According to Mr. Kain, Mr. O’Brien fed the mice to his snakes located in the Media Room. "It's not fair to a mouse to be thrown in a tank. It's unethical and unnatural. At least in nature they have a chance," said an infuriated Ms. DeMeo.

“There has been more evidence of mice since then,” says Mr. Kain.

Teachers and some students would like to keep this place clean, and mice free. Lunch ends at noon so by that time all food, wrappers, and drinks should be picked up and tossed in the garbage.

“Exterminators told us that under my desk is a prime time spot for mice to make a nest, so I cleaned it,” said Ms. O’Neill. She had camping equipment and clothing under the desk. It's been there for years in case students need stuff for trips or outfit changes for service learning.

Every day, there seems to be more and more garbage around the school. Some teachers and students are angered by these rude acts. Ms. Felfle stated, “What I would like to do is take the garbage students leave behind and put it in their houses. Let’s see how they feel!”

Witnesses report that Chris Przybylo, Evan Jakubowicz, Nick Bowden, Essence Herman, Nicole Giannini and Stephani Ortiz are chronic offenders. They all refused to make a comment for the blog at this time.

“I’ve been called a mother before but I’m nobody’s mom. Clean up your own mess!” Words of wisdom from Pasta.

Let's keep our school clean or we'll lose the privilege to eat food around here.

Story by Annemarie Schaefer