Dear Addams Community,
It is hard to believe, but today represents the mid-point of the 1st trimester. If you have not done so recently, this would be a great time to logon to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and check on the progress of your child. Do not hesitate to reach out to us if support is needed as we collaborate in the success of our students.
This week, we would like to highlight the amazing work of our girls’ basketball teams. The teams and coaches, Mrs. Bianchin and Mr. Jalovec sponsored an Addams Pink Out event yesterday to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and it was a rousing success. Many students took pride in wearing pink to school and the gym was packed afterschool for our games against Eisenhower Junior High. In addition, we would like to wish our student athletes best of luck at the District 54 Girls’ Basketball Tournament this coming week.
In addition, today was a day of exceptional learning for our new group of Addams Student Ambassadors. These student leaders took part in training at our district office with students from the other junior highs. We are excited to see what fantastic ideas this group brings back to Addams to make our awesome school, even better.
Have an amazing weekend! Could the Bears possibly go to 3-1? I believe in miracles.
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
- October 10: Columbus Day – No School
- October 12: PTA sponsored Culver’s Dine Out Night
- October 21: Family movie night
- November 4: End of First Trimester
- November 7: No school Institute Day
- November 8: Student and Staff Non-attendance Day
- November 12: PTA sponsored Wolves game
- November 21: No School. Parent teacher conferences
- November 22: No School. Parent teacher conferences
- Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
SAVE THE DATE!
Addams Multicultural Club will be hosting a FAMILY MOVIE night on Friday Oct 21st from 6 to 8pm. More details to follow!
District 211 Class of 2027 Information
District 211 has updated its comprehensive transition guidebook for the high school graduating class of 2027. The guidebook highlights important information the families of current 8th grade students will want to know including details about placement testing which will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at each of our high schools.
Each District 211 high school has a unique version of the Class of 2027 Transition Guidebook. You can locate electronic copies of each high school’s guidebook on the District 211 webpage devoted to incoming freshmen information.
PTA Family Nights Out
Culver’s
Wednesday, October 12th from 5pm to 8pm
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.
Chicago Wolves
Saturday, November 12th at 7pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Come out and Addams Jr. High students, families, and friends at Chicago Wolves hockey game. All attendees will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves knit hat and be seated together in the same section.
Order tickets here: https://fevo.me/addamsjuniorhigh
Deadline to order tickets is 4pm on Friday, November 11.
Join the PTA
Help support the PTA by purchasing a membership. Memberships are only $7 or 2 for $12.
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.
Spirit Wear
Addams Spirit Wear is now available! Show your school spirit by ordering yours today. Order yours online here.
Reflections
This year’s reflection theme is: Show Your Voice! The purpose of the program is to encourage students to develop their talents in the arts and give them an opportunity to express themselves and explore their talents.
Students must create an original piece of work inspired by the theme. Each piece must be the original work created by one student. Students can bring the theme to life in any of six categories: Dance, Film, Literature, Photography, Musical Composition, and Visual Arts. There is also a special artists division.
Find the Entry Form HERE.
Submissions are due: October 25, 2022 to the Addams Main Office
Volunteer!
Please consider volunteering this year. Sign-up here.
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Questions?
Contact Michelle Tunquist, [email protected], 630-335-6855
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.
U.S. McKinney-Vento Assistance Act
The U.S. McKinney-Vento Assistance Act defines homeless children as those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime abode. In general, children or youth living in motels, transitional housing, shelters, the street, cars, parks, bus or train stations, abandoned buildings and other inadequate accommodations may be considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services.
Please visit our website for more information.
Addams Junior High