JANE ADDAMS JR HIGH PTA MEETINGS
PTA General Meetings are held at Jane Addams Jr High in the Teacher’s Lounge at 4:30 P.M.
PTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR JANE ADDAMS JR. HIGH FOR 2025-2026
JOIN PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
Jane Addams Jr High PTA is registered for the first time for the National PTA School Of Excellence. Help support the PTA to complete the Surveys, give your time for the events and/or treasure and become a PTA Member. Thank you to all of our members by purchasing a membership.
PTA Memberships are $10 for 1 parent, grandparents, faculty, community or 2 for $15 (parents, grandparents, faculty, community). Purchase memberships online and your membership card will be emailed to you.
We are at 180 paid members and the goal is 250+ by the end of school year, June 30th. The PTA is an organization that fundraises, advocates, provides support services, volunteers, and connects with D54 schools, the communities & partnerships with businesses to benefit the Students and Teachers/Staff at Jane Addams Jr High.
All the funds are used to organize activities and events including: educational support, PBIS Assemblies, Couch to 2 mile race & Kids Dash, 8th Grade Activity Day, 8th Grade Dance, Reflections, summer programs, Seniors College Scholarships, and to show our appreciation for the Addams Teachers/Staff and Administration throughout the year.
Being a PTA Member, Volunteer or take a leadership role within the PTA Executive Board at Addams and/or STC PTA where everyone continues to work towards:
- PTA Vision: Every child’s potential is a reality.
- PTA Mission: To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families & communities to advocate for all children.
- PTA Values: Collaboration, Commitment, Diversity, Respect, Accountability
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 Marla’s Lunch orders are due on Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. for the following week.
Every Tuesdays & Thursdays are pizza for $3 per slice from Old Town Pizza. Students pay with cash onl
FAMILY NIGHT OUTS
Thank you everyone for your attendance & support in our previous events: Culvers (Oct), Chicago Wolves Hockey (Nov), Coachlite Roller Skating (Dec), Windy City Bulls (Jan), Family BINGO Night (Jan), HEPD Triphahn Center Ice Skating (Feb) and hope you’ll join us in our upcoming fun Family Night Outs.
July
Swimming Pool & Water Fun
August
Spring Valley Nature Hike & Fire Pit for Campfire Program
Family Night Outs cannot happen without you! Join us for a night of fun & togetherness! Have suggestions for an event/outing??? Contact Chairperson Julie Nasticky via email at
[email protected].
FAMILY DINE TO DONATE
Thank you everyone for your support in our Family Dine To Donate: Culver’s (Oct), Raising Cane’s (Nov), Old Town Pizza (Dec), BIBIBOP Asian Grill (Jan), Garibaldi’s Italian Eatery (Feb), Pilot’s Pete (Mar) and hope you’ll join us to eat for the upcoming Family Dine To Donate.
June – Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt or Sprinkles
July – Oberweis or Dairy Queen Ice Cream
Upcoming monthly Family Dine To Donate is with participating vendors supporting our Addams PTA. If you know someone please send us a message and any suggestions for fast foods, diners, and restaurants, please contact Chairperson Zara Ajdari [email protected].
If you have any questions and are interested in being a Reader, please contact Scholarship Chairperson Michelle Tunquist at
[email protected] or 630-335-6855.
REFLECTIONS – theme: accepting imperfections
Congratulations to Addams Crusaders for participating!
Caylin – Visual Arts
Henry – Visual Arts
Ignatius – Photography
The Certificates and Art Pieces have been distributed to all D54 Schools. The Northwest Cook Region Reception & Celebration will be on April 28th at 6:30 PM at Living Hope Church for the 9 Jr High Students who advanced to Illinois State Level will join in the event: Eisenhower (2), Frost (2), Keller (1), Lincoln Prairie (1), and Mead (3). If you are interested in volunteering and/or have questions or suggestions, please contact Reflections Chairperson Nicole Lacy at [email protected].
SPIRIT WEAR
Addams Spirit Wear is now available! Show your school spirit by ordering yours today. Order yours online here.
volunteers!
Thank you for your willingness to be a part of the Addams PTA and being our amazing volunteers!!! Please consider volunteering this year. Sign-up here. We have an open position for Secretary. Contact the President if you are interested in this position.
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