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Dear Addams Families,

We had a fantastic week at Addams that highlighted three different Amazing events!  On Wednesday, students and staff had two peak moments that brought us together.  While in Inspire, students completed an Inclusion lesson that focused on belonging and a positive culture at the school.  But most importantly, it helped strengthen the feeling that everyone is valued as part of our Addams Family.  In addition, the students took part in a very energetic 3 A’s Assembly. Different departments gave out the first 3 A’s awards of the year to students and staff that embodied the character traits of Accept, Achieve and Amaze.  We were very excited to recognize our Basketball and Cross Country teams.  Then, staff and student athletes took part in a game of musical basketball chairs. 

On Thursday, our cross country coaches hosted the 24th Annual Addams Fall Flite. It was an inspirational afternoon as student athletes from 17 schools competed in the races. It was a wonderful event to bring the running community to our school that we are so proud of.  

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. 

Regards,

Bill Musselman    Tricia Leong

Principal               Assistant Principal 

LifeTouch Student Pictures Have Arrived!

Today, your student’s pictures and an envelope were sent home with your student. If you preordered your child’s picture then that package will be in the envelope. If you did not pre order, the proof of your child’s picture was sent home. You can now easily follow the directions on the envelope to order the pictures/package you would like. If your child was absent on picture day, retakes will be Friday, Nov. 8th. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us in the main office at 847-357-5900. 

District 211 Class of 2029 Information (Current 8th Gr. Students)

District 211 is in the final stages of updating its comprehensive transition guide for the high school graduating Class of 2029. The transition guide highlights important information for families of current 8th grade students, including details about the placement testing. Each District 211 high school has a unique version of the Class of 2029 Transition Guidebook. When available, electronic copies of each high school’s guidebook are on the District 211 webpage devoted to incoming freshman information.  The Class of 2029 Transition Guidebook is mailed home to families by October 1. 

The incoming freshman placement test will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024.  Starting with the Class of 2029, students will be administered a paper version of Pre-ACT.  If interested in learning more about the Pre-ACT go to the ACT website.

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.

Activity Buses

Activity 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.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Infinite campus is District 54’s student information system that connects parents to information.  Through Infinite Campus, parents will have access to the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal provides access for parents to information regarding their child including paying fees, viewing assignments, attendance, grades, academic schedule, and teacher comments. 

If you currently do not have a Parent Portal account, please email [email protected] or you can call our front office at 1-847-357-5900 and our secretaries can assist you.  If you need help logging on to the Infinite Campus portal click here, email [email protected], or call portal support at 847-357-5110.  If you have previously created a Parent Portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the portal website by selecting forgot password.  

Schaumburg Teen Center – The Club
 If you are looking for after school programs for your teenage child, the Schaumburg Teen Center (The Club) is here to assist! Please see the following information for more details to get involved:

• Registration 
• Video   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 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.

  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. 

  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.

  2024 – 2025 District Calendar

  The 2024-2025 District Calendar can be viewed here: https://sd54.org/calendar/. Please click on the link for the Spanish version of the calendar.

  District 54 Virtual Backpack

  District 54 shares information about community events with our students and families through our Virtual Backpack.  We know that parents are interested in extracurricular activities. At the same time, we don’t want the homework, letters from the teachers, school news and other important district information to get lost among the countless other pieces of paper in our students’ backpacks.  Please click here for additional information.