Addison Trail Student Information Center - The Library

Addison Trail High School began this school-year with their second "One Book" initiative.  Aligning with Addison Reads, Mayor Hartwig's focus on a reading community, the ATHS One Book Team selected Pay It Forward, by Catherine Ryan Hyde.  Each staff member received a copy of the book, compliment of Principal, Dr. Scott Helton. Staff members are passing their copy of the book onto a student, on or before October 19th, whom they will mentor.   Teachers are encouraged to personalize their copy of the book before giving it to the student they select. The personalized notes reflect personal thoughts, reading strategies, and vocabulary that will be helpful to the student.  When author Catherine Ryan Hyde visits Addison Trail HS on November 11 and 12, teachers and students will have an opportunity to share that experience as they attend her presentation.

 ATHS First One Book

Pay it Forward
The book is fiction, but many actions inspired by the story are real.  Educators are encouraged to get involved.  The concept has become an international organized effort to help others. 

The author,

ATHS - Dates to Remember:

Addison Trail Library Catalog

Teen Read Week Events:
After School: Pay it Forward Movie  w/popcorn-  LMC 3:10-4:10
October 14,2008 (Part a)
October 16, (Part b)

Mentor/Mentee Lunch & Learn
Book Club
October 17, 2008

Author Visit
November 11 & 12

AT Freshmen Movie Night - AT Auditorium November 13, 2008

The AT One Book Team:
J.Boudouris, T.Chavez, K.Haburl, Principal Dr. Helton, R.Henegan, L.Jurik, D. Kowalski,  D. OConnell, J.Perusich, A.Peters, M.Radi, M.Salvatore, K.Santini, C.Scimeca, K.Smead, N.StachWilen, J.Turner, C.Yonke, and team leader, Dr. Elaine Buch

Pay it Forward @ ATHS
It all started with a discussion lead by Ed Buck in the school library with school and community leaders in 2000.  The enthusiasm for the Snowball Retreat, a long weekend focusing on positive decision making was waning and the leaders were searching for new venue to bring 8th grade students to meet with high school students.  A team of student leaders who were part of the retreats gave new life to the program calling it "Pay It Forward."   Since that time approx 300 students attend annually and is foundational for students actions and programs paying it forward to others.  The action has spawned the concept of many third party beneficiary programs.  Several of the most recent programs, under the direction of Ms. Yonke are:
Go Pink or Go Home - raise awareness of breast cancer.  Over one hundred AT students raised money for the cause.

Key Club - Over 50 students participate in community service during the school year.  Some of their projects include Pads Shelter, Kiwanis Peanut Day, the Crop Walk and more.

INTERACT (LADIES & CIMA) - Actions include PADS shelter, and other events that focus on community needs.

AT students from many groups responded to the recent need to help families sandbag during the area flooding.

During Homecoming Week students increased school spirit by actions in multiple various events.