Dear Addams Families,
The school year is off to a fantastic start! Thank you to all the families that came out to Curriculum Night this past Tuesday. It was great to see so many familiar faces and meet those that are new to our school. If you were not able to attend, we have included a copy of the presentation given by the administration in this email. The students are doing a wonderful job of learning our expectations and getting into the swing of the new school year.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns as we work together to ensure that our students maximize their learning potential.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates
- 9/4 – No School – Labor Day
- 9/8 – Picture Day
- 9/17 – District 54 Run to Read Event
- 9/20 – Half Day Institute – Student dismissed at 10:40 am
Picture Day
Addams picture day will be Friday, 9/8. If you would like to preorder pictures visit mylifetouch.com and put in the following code: EVTB8H9NC. We will also send home on order form on Wednesday, 9/6 for those families that prefer to order via paper.
Fall MAP Testing
Students will participate in fall MAP testing during mathematics classes this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, 8/29 and 8/30. Reading MAP will follow on 9/5 and 9/7. As a reminder these are important assessments that provide our staff and families a temperature test of present levels for students in both mathematics and Reading. We utilize the results to inform our practice and plan instruction by “name and need”.
Cross Country and Girls Basketball
Cross Country and Girls Basketball start on Monday, August 28. Students interested in any extracurricular sport in District 54 must have a current sports physical on file with the nurse, along with concussion protocol forms signed to tryout/participate. Please note that physical examinations are good for one year from the date of the exam.
Cross country is a no cut sport, open to anyone that likes to run and have fun! Girls basketball is a cut sport. Any questions regarding the current paperwork on file, please contact our school nurse, [email protected]
No Food Deliveries Allowed
With a focus on student and staff safety, District 54 does not allow food delivery services (including, but not limited to, GrubHub, DoorDash, and local restaurants) to our schools.
Join PTA
Help support the PTA by purchasing a membership. Memberships are only $10 or 2 for $15.
Purchase memberships online and your membership card will be emailed to you. Anyone can join: Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa or any community members. PTA is an organization that advocates for the students at Addams Jr. High. All funds are used to organize activities and events that benefit Addams Jr. High students and teachers. PTA helps support many great events including: assemblies, Addams 5k in the fall, 8th grade activity day and dance, and to show our appreciation for the Addams teachers throughout the year.
Fun Lunch
Fun Lunches will be on Fridays beginning on Friday, September 8th. Order Fun Lunch through the Marla’s Lunch website. Here are directions on how to order. All orders are due on Tuesday at 9am for the following week.
Spirit wear
Addams Spirit Wear is now available! Show your school spirit by ordering yours today. Order yours online here.
Reflections
THIS YEAR’S REFLECTION THEME IS: I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE…
The purpose of the program is to encourage students to develop their talents in the arts and give them an opportunity to express themselves and explore their talents.
Students must create an original piece of work inspired by the theme. Each piece must be the original work created by one student.
Students can bring the theme to life in any of six categories: Dance, Film, Literature, Photography, Musical Composition, and Visual Arts. There is also a special artists division.
Find the Entry Form HERE.
Submissions are due: October 27, 2023 to the Addams Main Office
Nights Out
Our first night out will be at Culver’s on October 26th from 5pm to 8pm.
Culver’s of Schaumburg
1800 Wise Rd
847-891-5660
Come join your PRINCIPAL and TEACHERS (from 5pm-7pm) at Culver’s of Schaumburg and support Jane Addams PTA at the same time. Culver’s is donating 15% of the group’s sales during this time period. Bring your Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and ALL of your friends. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to help, see your friends and have a great meal! Please mention you are with Jane Addams PTA at the time of ordering.
Click HERE for the flier.
Our second night out will be at the Chicago Wolves Game on Saturday, November 11th. Check out the flyer to get more information and to order tickets.
Volunteer!
Please consider volunteering this year. Sign-up here.
Like us on Facebook!
Like our Addams PTA page on Facebook to get important PTA updates! Addams PTA Facebook Page
Questions about the PTA
Contact Michelle Tunquist, [email protected], 630-335-6855
Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and hearing screening will be conducted in School District 54 on October 23 as per the Illinois Department of Public Health rules and regulations. Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor.
Run to Read
Sign up today. School District 54 is excited to host its 19th annual Run to Read – an event with something for everyone:
- Sign up your children to do the 100 or 400 yard dash at 8 a.m.,
- Register your family for the 1-mile walk at 9:15 a.m., or
- Sign up anyone to complete the 5K run/walk at 9 a.m.
The event will take place again this year at Dirksen Elementary School, 116 W. Beech Drive in Schaumburg, on Sunday, Sept. 17. You are also welcome to participate virtually by walking or running any distance of your choice during race weekend. The link to more information is below
https://sd54.org/runtoread/
Addams Junior High