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Upcoming Events

8/26 – Fall MAP testing begins
9/2 – No School-Labor Day
9/6 – Picture Day
9/18 – Half Day Student Attendance 10:40 am dismissal
9/22 – D54 Run to Read Event

Dear Addams Families,

It was another great week at Addams highlighted through a continued commitment to ACCEPT, ACHIEVE and AMAZE by staff and students. Curriculum Night was a huge success and it was wonderful to meet so many Addams families! The dedication and partnership between our staff and the Addams community will be essential to a tremendous school year. 

Feel free to reach out at any time with questions, and welcome to the Addams Family! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Regards,

Bill Musselman        Tricia Leong

Principal                   Assistant Principal 

Fall MAP Assessment

Students will participate in fall MAP testing during mathematics classes 8/26-8/28. Reading MAP will follow on 8/29-9/3. As a reminder, we use computer-based MAP assessment tools that will  inform teachers of the immediate instructional needs of students. MAP results equip educators with key data to help personalize instruction and pinpoint individual student needs. Make-up MAP testing will occur through September 9th.

Curriculum Night Presentation

Thank you once again to everyone who was able to attend Tuesday’s Curriculum Night at Addams. The evening provided our staff the opportunity to interact with families and help set the tone for a positive school year.  The Curriculum Night opening presentation is attached for reference. If you were present, please leave us feedback for our Curriculum Night

Picture Day

Addams picture day is scheduled for Thursday, September 6 during PE classes. Representatives from Lifetouch will be at Addams on this day to take students’ pictures. Ordering is made easy by visiting this year’s school pictures at mylifetouch.com. Please use the following Picture Day ID: EVTW4MMHT

Cross Country and Girls Basketball

Cross Country and Girls Basketball started on Thursday, August 22. 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 13 months 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 at 847-357-5900.

Activity Buses

After school activity buses started on Thursday, August 22. These buses leave Addams at 4 pm every weekday except Wednesdays.  Activity Buses are made available to students who are eligible to ride the bus to and from school.  If your student rides a small bus to school, they must order a small activity bus by 10 a.m. each day.  All students riding the 4 p.m. activity buses must have their bus passes available for the driver. The bus will stop at community stops, which may not be the same as the student’s regular bus stop. To find the closest stop and the correct route for your student, you may contact our main office at 847-357-5900.  Club sponsors and sport coaches will assist the students in determining their activity bus.   

Pizza Sales

Every Tuesday and Thursday we will serve Old Town Pizza for interested students. Pizza is $3 per slice and sold during lunch hours. 

School Hours

School hours are 7:40 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. with the entry bell ringing at 7:30. Please note: Every Wednesday is designated for staff development. Students are dismissed 30 minutes early at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.  

Office Hours and Student Absences

Addams office hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Please remember that our student absence line (847-357-5902) is available 24 hours a day. If your child will be absent from school, please call no later than 7:00 a.m. to report an absence.

Drop-off procedures

Thank you to all of the families who ensured our students arrived safely last week.  A community map is attached, and I highlighted the two appropriate areas to drop off students.  To ensure student safety, cars are not allowed in the Addams parking lot from 7:20 – 7:40.

• All big bus riders will enter the building through Door 1
• All small bus riders should enter the building through the cafeteria doors
• Students who walk or are dropped off from the Atcher and Dartmouth Lane directions should enter the building through door 5 (YELLOW pathway on map)
• Students who walk or are dropped off from the Norwell and Westover Lanes should enter the building through door 21 after utilizing the crosswalk in our parking lot (BLUE pathway on map)

FUN LUNCH

Fun Lunches will be on Fridays beginning  on Friday, September 6th. Order Fun Lunch through the Marla’s Lunch website. Here are directions on how to order. If this is your first time making an account, please see the directions for the one-time school password.  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. 

NIGHTS OUT

Our first night out will be at Culver’s on October 23rd 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 16th. See flyer for more details. Order tickets HERE.

School District 54 Job Fair – September 10

We are so grateful to the amazing individuals who support our students and our staff by serving as paraprofessionals, custodians and substitute teachers – and we need more of you to help ensure the success of all students.

 Informational Meeting

Want to learn more about what the job entails, how to apply and why working in District 54 is so rewarding? Join us for the District 54 Job Fair from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the District 54 Professional Learning Center (522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg). Walk-ins are welcome, or click here to register in advance. If you are interested in learning more but cannot attend one of the sessions, email [email protected].

 Ready to Apply?

Visit our Careers Website for a list of job openings, current rates and additional information. Interviews for paraprofessionals and custodians will take place at the Sept. 10 event for people who apply in advance. We will also try to accommodate individuals who walk in that day with their resumes.

Collaboration: The Key to Success for Multilingual Learners in District 54

You are invited to join us on September 17, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. as District 54’s Multicultural Parent Advisory Council presents a session for parents entitled “Collaboration: The Key to Success for Multilingual Learners in District 54.”  We will review how English Learners are identified in District 54 and discuss the information that ACCESS test scores provide regarding your student’s learning. We will also share tips for preparing for your child’s conference and review evidence-based funding in District 54. Translators will be available.

To sign up for the session, please complete the Collaboration event registration form by Monday, September 16. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please feel free to contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.

20th Annual Run to Read – September 22

Join the District 54 Education Foundation, School District 54 and our Title Sponsor, Northwest Ballet Academy, at the 20th annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. This year the event will be hosted by the District 54 Education Foundation. The District 54 Education Foundation is committed to providing support to children from financially struggling families in our district. With this change in host, all funds raised this year will be used to support programs for these families. By meeting the basic needs of students, they are preparing students to be successful at school, thus the name Run to Read still applies.

Register for the event, donate or sign up to be a sponsor here Run to Read Website. Not a runner? With a $10 donation, you can sponsor a District 54 student whose family cannot afford to participate in this race.