Dear Addams Families,
As your child’s eighth-grade year winds down, I wanted to reconnect with you regarding information for the rest of the year leading to the graduation ceremony. Please see below.
8th grade dance:
Roll out the Red Carpet TONIGHT! Our 8th grade dance will be held at Jane Addams Junior High for all interested 8th graders on Friday, May 8 from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets are no longer available for purchase and will not be sold at the door. All attendees should arrive at door 1 between 6-6:30 pm. No student will be allowed in after 6:30pm. Please contact me with any extenuating circumstances or conflicts we can accommodate ahead of time.
Graduation Activities Day, May 21:
In addition to practicing for graduation, we will take a break during the day to celebrate with our 8th graders. There will also be other fun games and activities, such as a photo booth, cornhole, and a splash station where students can purchse the opportunity to dump a bucket of water on a staff member. Students who are interested will be able to purchase Old Town pizza slices. In addition, we will have water, chips and popcorn for everyone. Students that are not ordering pizza should consider bringing a lunch to supplement the treats. The activity day will be outside (weather permitted) so students may want to wear or bring sunblock.
Yearbooks:
For those families that have purchased a yearbook for their child, they will be distributed on Wednesday, May 20 by Inspire teachers. We do have some extra yearbooks available for purchase. This is a first come, first serve basis and students must have cash on hand in order to pay for a yearbook.
Chromebook Return:
On Tuesday, May 19, students will be returning their Chromebooks and Chromebook Chargers during their LA classes. The last day for eighth grade students to access their Google account will be Friday, May 20.
Graduation Ceremony:
- The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 21, at Schaumburg High School.
- Students should arrive no later than 7:30pm and report to the Auxiliary Gym to line up.
- Students and families should enter through Door 10 at Schaumburg HS
- Please provide enough time to accout for increased traffic.
Graduation Gowns:
Any 8th grader that has already paid for a gown, received it this past Monday. If your child did not receive the gown that means we still need you to purchase one ASAP. If you still need to purchase your child’s gown and medallion log on to the
Infinite Campus parent portal and locating the “School Store” tab. The price for both of these items is $26 plus a small processing fee. If you prefer, you can send a check (made out to Jane Addams Junior High School) or $26 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.
Graduation Medallions:
All graduates will receive their keepsake 8th grade medallion at the ceremony.
Addams Junior High