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Upcoming Events

4/18:  No School – Non-attendance day

5/9: District-wide Celebration for Community Fundraising

5/9: 8th Grade Dance, 6-8 PM

5/21:  Half-day, Early dismissal at 10:40

5/26: No School – Memorial Day

 

Principal’s Message

Addams Families,

It was another great week at Addams highlighted by our 3A’s assembly. It brings me great joy to recognize so many students for their achievements. In addition, we enhanced our sense of community by way of our Day of Belonging Rock, Paper, Scissors challenge. Finally, we officially kicked off the district-wide fundraiser for the American Cancer Society with an announcement from our Student Ambassadors! Fundraising is open. You can find more information in the attached flyer or blurb below.

I am looking forward to next week as the students will revisit their academic goals and action plans so we can finish strong.  Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support and we will Accept, Achieve, and Amaze to ensure the success of our students.

Regards,

 

Bill Musselman        Tricia Leong

Principal                   Assistant Principal

 

American Cancer Society Community Service Event in D54

In the month of April, all District 54 schools will participate in the first annual community service event.  District 54 will be supporting the American Cancer Society by fundraising money to make a difference for families. The American Cancer Society strives to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. They help ensure everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. With the help of your donations, the lives of families and patients can be drastically improved.  

How can you participate?  Money can be donated via cash, QR Code, or check.  All checks can be made out to School District 54. Cash and check can be placed in a sealed envelope and turned in to the main office with the form below. We ask that students do not go door to door asking for money.  Each school will celebrate on May 9th!  

 

If you would like to donate electronically, please click HERE, or scan the QR code

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2025 STEAM Showcase

The 7th Annual STEAM Showcase will take place on April 21st from 6-7PM at the School District 54 Professional Learning Center.   Please click on 2025 Michelle I. Burke STEAM Showcase flyer for more information.

 

8th Grade Graduation

This year we will be hosting our graduation at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Schaumburg High School. We will not be issuing tickets this year, however, due to the capacity of the gymnasium, we ask all families to please limit the total number of family members in attendance.

 

Please plan to arrive by 5:00 pm on the night of the ceremony so students have time to line up in the cafeteria and you have time to find your seats. There will be some seats available on the floor for individuals who cannot navigate the bleachers.

 

The last day of school for eighth-grade students will be Friday, May 23, 2025. On this day, students will be rehearsing for the graduation ceremony and all 8th grade students MUST be in attendance. 8th grade students will not be in attendance on Tuesday, May 27 prior to Graduation.

 

Graduation Gowns and Medals

All graduates will be required to purchase a gown and a keepsake medallion for the ceremony. 8th grade parents, you have the option to pay for the gown and medallion by logging on to the Infinite Campus parent portal and locating the “School Store” tab. The price for both of these items is $25 plus a small processing fee. If you prefer, you can send a check (made out to Jane Addams Junior High School) or $25 cash with your student to the main office. If purchasing the gown/medallion represents a hardship for any family, email Mr. Musselman and the school will be happy to provide financial support. Students will not receive the above items until payment is received or arrangements have been made. Let us know if you have any questions.

 

Class of 2025 T-Shirts

 

PTA News

https://linktr.ee/AddamsPTA – click for all PTA links and forms 

Fun Lunch Fridays

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. 

 

Family Night Out

Friday, 4/11/25 

Vertical Endeavors Rock Wall Climbing

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

246 Windy Point Dr. 

Glendale Heights, IL 60139

VE Waivers for all climbers

https://app.rockgympro.com/booking/f/6e17b38da63048bb8c73a1e3cf5c3a34

Addams PTA will have Concessions 

 

Wednesday, 4/23/25

Feed My Starving Children

7:00-9:00 PM

 

Dine to Donate

Garibaldi’s Italian Eatery

4/30/25 

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

2346 W. Higgins Rd.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

 

Show your school spirit

Addams Spirit Wear is now available! Show your school spirit by ordering yours today. Order yours online here. 

District 54 News

D54 Summer Camps

Summer is right around the corner and the perfect way to spend the extra time is to join a Summer of 54 camp! District 54 students can build robots, draw anime, learn a new sport, brush up on music skills, start a business, and so much more! 

 

Registration will open in your Parent Portal on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM and will close on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Instrumental Music due by Friday, May 23, 2025). All locations for camps can be viewed in the Parent Portal when registration opens on April 7. There is new information listed on the information page as well as new courses in certain camps! Please view the brochure at the link below:
 2025 Summer of 54 Camp Brochure
 2025 Summer of 54 Camp Brochure (SPANISH)

 

If you have any questions, please call the SD54 camp line at 847-357-5117 or email [email protected]. Seats fill up fast so sign up to be a part of the Summer of 54 Camp family! 

 

Spanish Speech Contest

District 54 is excited to announce its 13th annual Spanish Speech Contest on May 2, 2025.  Students in 3rd through 8th grade who are interested in participating should prepare a written speech, a video of themselves delivering the speech and submit both along with the application by March 7th. Finalists will be notified via Parent Square on April 11th.  For more information or to submit an application, visit the District 54 Spanish Speech Contest website.

 

Kindergarten Registration

The countdown to an extraordinary journey has begun! Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in August 2025, we encourage you to log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account and complete the online portion of the application now.  If you do not have your login, please contact [email protected].

 

After completing the online application, please call your child’s school to make an appointment to turn in necessary documents in order to finish your child’s registration. If you can, bring your future kindergartner with you, as we have a special surprise for them!

District 54 is also asking for your help in spreading the word about kindergarten registration. If you know of a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, please encourage the family to start their enrollment online at sd54.org/kindergarten. The sooner students enroll, the sooner District 54 will know how many kindergarten teachers we need to best serve our kindergarten class of 2025-26.

 

Coffee and Conversation  

You are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 16th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. for refreshments and a chance to discuss this month’s topic: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Emotion. 

 

During our time together, we will discuss strategies for supporting your child’s emotional well-being and responding to their feelings, especially during times of transition. We will also share information about who to connect with at school for support, how teachers can help, and ways to build connections with others.

 

To sign up for the session, please complete the registration Coffee and Conversation registration form by Monday, April 14th. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please feel free to contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150. 

The event will take place at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg (enter through Door C1). 

 

PTA Elementary Scholarship

The Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs is once again offering scholarships for District 54 students in kindergarten through seventh grade. These scholarships are offered for summer camps and programs up to $125. They are not limited to District 54’s summer camps.

 

Rules to remember:

1. The parent/guardian must be a current member of the PTA of the school their child attends. You will need your PTA membership ID number to apply.

2. The camp/program must be noncommercial, nonsectarian and nonpartisan.

3. Multiple children in one household can apply, however only one application may be submitted for each child.

4. A student may not win a scholarship for more than two consecutive years.

 

Online and paper applications are available, please contact your PTA Scholarship Chairperson or the STC Elementary Scholarship chair at [email protected] with any questions. Applications are due April 4.

 

English form – https://forms.gle/BLY2wwTpFpQJ6dEE7 

 

Spanish form –https://forms.gle/ypngzbc6s18Qp7LG7

 

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.