8th grade parents:
As your child’s eighth-grade year winds down, I wanted to reconnect with you regarding information about the rest of the week leading to Sunday’s graduation ceremony. Please see below.
- Chromebook Return: On Thursday, May 18, 2023, eighth-grade students will be returning their Chromebooks and Chromebook Chargers during the last two periods of the day. The last day for eighth grade students to access their Google account will be Friday, May 19.
- Yearbooks: For those families that have purchased a yearbook for their child, they will be distributed on Thursday, May 18 during Inspire. We do have some extra yearbooks that will be sold on Thursday. Send your child with $30 cash or a check made out to “Jane Addams Junior High” to purchase an extra yearbook.
- Graduation Practice: Graduation practice for our eighth grade students will take place during the last day of school on Friday, May 19, 2023. Students will receive their 6 tickets to graduation during the practice.
- Graduation Activities Day and Fun Lunch: In addition to practicing for graduation, we will take a break during the day to celebrate with our 8th graders. There will be old fashioned carnival games, a professional photo booth along with raffle prizes from the generous donations provided by parents. Students who preordered a fun lunch will receive it at that time. In addition, we will have water, chips and popcorn for everyone. Students that did not order a fun lunch 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 suntan lotion.
- Graduation Ceremony:
- The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 pm on Sunday, May 21, at Wintrust Field (also known as Schaumburg Boomers Stadium) 1999 South Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Graduates should arrive no later than 4 pm and report to the small parking lot on the southeast side of the stadium. Families are asked to park in the South lot.
- A livestream of the ceremony will be posted to the District 54 YouTube Channel for individuals who are unable to be there that day.
- Students will be walking on the dirt path along the first base line when they enter, and therefore choose your footwear wisely.
- Graduation Medallions: All graduates will receive their keepsake 8th grade medallion at the ceremony.
- Where do we enter the stadium? Guests with special needs can enter through the “Main Entrance” and will be guided to a designated seating area on the concourse. All other guests should enter at the “1st Base Gate”.
- What happens if it rains on graduation day?
If we should have to cancel the ceremony due to inclement weather, we will notify all families by 3:30 pm that day. We will transition to an indoor graduation at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 23 at Schaumburg High School. 8th graders would NOT attend school on Monday, May 22 or Tuesday, May 23.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our front office staff or me. Thank you for your continuous support this year!
Regards,
Chris Bingen
Principal
Addams Junior High