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Upcoming Events

12/10-12/11: Winter MAP Testing (Reading)
 
12/20:  Last day of attendance before winter break

1/6:   School Resumes

1/20:  No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2/14:  Half-day In-service; students released at 10:40 AMk

3/21:   Last day of attendance before spring break

4/2:  School resumes

Principal’s Message

Addams Families,

As we return from Thanksgiving Break, the 3 A’s of Addams are on full display!  This week and next, the students will complete round 2 of  their winter MAP tests in reading and mathematics.  Winter MAP tests allow our teachers and your child to see the progress they have made this school year.  We will use the Winter MAP results to plan for specific and individualized instruction for each student the latter half of the school year.

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our front office staff or me.  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

Girls Volleyball and Wrestling

Girls Volleyball and Wrestling seasons begin right after winter break on Monday, January 6, 2025. Any student trying out for volleyball or wishing to take part in wrestling must have an approved sports physical on file with the nurse prior to being able to participate. The physical exam form for District 54 can be found by clicking on the link.  Wrestling and Girls Volleyball permission slip packets and forms are available for students to pick up in the cafeteria.  For additional information on District 54 Junior High Sports and the Sports Parent-Student Handbook please click here. 

Addams Online Book Fair

Addams is hosting an online Book Fair.  Find a new book to read or give a book as a gift!  Click here to view and order available titles.  Select your child’s LA teacher’s name when you place your order.  Books will be delivered to Addams.  The book fair is open now though December 6th.  Email Ms. Kay at [email protected] with any questions.

Chromebook Reminder

Chromebooks are integral to student learning on a daily basis, and we have a limited number of loaner Chromebooks and chargers. Please remind your child to charge their Chromebooks each night so they are prepared for learning. It could be helpful to create a routine of plugging it in before bedtime. We appreciate the support.

Smile Dental Clinic – February 6, 2025

Jane Addams Junior High School has partnered again with Smile Illinois to offer in-school dental care. Our in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals. Dental care includes a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when necessary. Please complete the permission form which is attached as a file to this message or go to https://www.myschooldentist.com/JASCIL_schsrm to sign up your child.

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.    

Dine to Donate- Old Town Pizza

Addams is hosting a dine to donate event at Old Town Pizza on Friday, December 13th from 5-10pm.  Mention this fundraiser when you order and Old Town Pizza will donate 20% of the sales to the Addams PTA.  Old Town Pizza is located at 906 Bode Road in Schaumburg.

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 Needs Your Help!

The Addams PTA is seeking to achieve a “School of Excellence” status and needs your help.  In order to do so, we need your feedback.  Please consider completing this SURVEY.  For a Spanish version of the survey, please click HERE.

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. 

Show your school spirit

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

Apply to be a Performer at the 2025 Multicultural Event

Each year, the Department of Language and Culture, along with the Schaumburg Park District, presents a Multicultural Event that showcases the diversity represented by the students of District 54. We are looking for groups and individual students who are interested in performing at this year’s event on Saturday, March 8, 2025! If you are interested in applying, please complete the application by Thursday, December 12.

District 54 Severe Weather Response Plan
In order to help parents better prepare for the severe cold weather and snow we often get during winters in our community, please review the District 54 Severe Weather Response Plan. Additional information regarding school cancellations can be found HERE. 

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.

D211 Class of 2029 Information (Current 8th Grade 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 were mailed home to families by October 1.