Dear Addams Families,
As the year winds down, our staff continues to provide peak moments for Addams students! For example, this week we were able to hear the sweet sounds of the Addams bands and chorus during concerts on consecutive nights. Additionally, the Rocket Club successfully launched their rockets at the D54 Rocket Launch event. Next, we are excited to announce that the 7th grade boys track team earned the title of Conference Champions for the dual meet season. This coming Monday, our track student-athletes will take part in the D54 conference meet. Best of luck to the coaches and students! In addition, students from the REACH program were able to visit a local CarMax for a community based field trip. Thank you to the workers at CarMax for making this a memorable experience for the students. Finally, we look forward to celebrating with many of our 8th graders at the 8th grade Dance this evening.
Thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring success for all Addams students! #AcceptAchieveAmaze
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates:
- 5/17 – 8th grade dance, 5 to 7:30 pm
- 5/22 – Half day in-service (10:40 am dismissal)
- 5/27 – Memorial Day, no school
- 5/31 – Last day of school for 8th graders
- 6/2 – Graduation
- 6/3 – Last day of school for 7th graders
Annual Addams Cancer Walk
On Wednesday, May 22nd, Addams students and staff will Race for a Cure during our annual Cancer Walk. Inspire classes will work together to decorate a boxcar and then race to collect the most “bumper” stickers. Students can help support cancer patients in the community by participating in several fundraising opportunities:
- Additional “bumper” stickers will be sold in the cafeteria for 25 cents during lunch periods starting on Monday.
- Students can participate in a “Chuck a Duck” game for a chance to win prizes during the race by purchasing rubber ducks for $1 each during lunch periods on Monday and Tuesday.
- Students can purchase Krispy Kreme donuts for $1 each on Monday during lunch periods.
- All proceeds go to supporting cancer patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital so start saving money to donate today!
PTA Fun Lunch
Today is the last day of PTA Fun Lunch for the year. Students will still be able to purchase pizza on Tuesdays and Thursdays the rest of the year. In addition, 8th graders can buy pizza at the reduced price of $2 per slice on their last day of school, Friday May 31. 7th graders can do the same on their last day of school, Monday, June 3.
4 PM Buses
The last day for 4 pm late buses will be Tuesday, May 28. We will NOT run late buses on May 30, 31, June 2.
Donations for 8th grade events
The Addams PTA is asking for your support with donations for end-of-year 8th grade events. Please visit the following form if you are able to support our staff in making the end of year memorable for our students.
8th grade Graduation Gowns and Medallions
8th grade gowns were distributed to all students that we have received payment. 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 $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. Bingen and the school will be happy to provide financial support.
Physicals for 8th graders
If you think your student will participate in a high school summer sport camp and you will need a copy of their physical, please request it with Nurse Fatema ([email protected] ) by May 30.
8th grade Graduation
We are excited to announce that this year’s event will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Wintrust Field, also known as the Schaumburg Boomers Stadium. In order to accommodate all families, we will be limiting each family to six tickets. Students will sit on the field with their classmates, while families will sit in the stands. In the event of rain, we will hold our graduation ceremony on Monday, June 3, at 5:30 pm at Hoffman Estates High School. Either way, the last day of school for eighth-grade students will be Friday, May 31. District 211 summer school classes start on June 3 and we want to ensure our eighth-graders can participate in those classes.
Graduation Tickets
Each family will be limited to six tickets (the graduate does not count as one of the tickets). Tickets will be given to students on Friday, May 31 during the graduation practice.
Registration for 2024-2025 school year
Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please login to review the current information and make any necessary changes. Reminder you can also register your younger children who will be starting kindergarten in August 2024 through your portal account.
If you do not have a portal account, or cannot remember your username or password, please contact [email protected].
If you do not intend to return for the 2024-25 school year, please notify our school office and we will coordinate the transfer of records to your new school district. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Addams Jr. High PTA Executive Board for 2024-2025
* President: Jhina Tabulina O’Brien
* 1st Vice President: OPEN
* 2nd Vice President: OPEN
* Secretary: Samantha Carlson
* Treasurer: Zara Ajdari
We still need help for next school year. If you would like to be a part of the board, please fill out the volunteer form.
English as a Second Language Summer Club for Adults
The Department of Language and Culture will be offering English as a Second Language conversation clubs for District 54 parents this summer. Sessions are 1 hour for 4 weeks. The club will allow participants to practice and develop their conversational English skills. Each class has a new weekly focus and participants will engage with one another in a whole group setting as well as in small groups. Those who are interested in attending can choose from one of three available sessions:
June online session
Thursdays, June 6 – 27 from 5-6 p.m.
The group will meet online through Zoom.
June in-person session
Tuesdays, June 4 – 25 from 7-8 p.m.
The group will meet at the District 54 Professional Learning Center (522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg IL 60194) Enter through Door C1 and go to Room 104.
July online session
Tuesdays, July 2-23 from 7-8 p.m.
The group will meet online through Zoom.
To sign up, complete a English as a Second Language Summer Club form, or call 847-230-1926 and leave a message with the following information:
Your first and last name
The session you are interested in attending
Your telephone number or email address
The name of the school your child attends
Lou Malnati’s Give Back Day – May 22, 2024
Order from Lou Malnati’s on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 and 20% of sales will go back to the District 54 Education Foundation! Proceeds will go toward the Families in Crisis Fund to aid School District 54 families. You can participate in this fundraiser by Dine-In, Take-out and Delivery. **3rd-party delivery apps are NOT included.**
Phone Orders: Call (847) 985-1525 and mention that you are with District 54 Education Foundation before placing your order.
Visit Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria’s online order website (loumalnatis.com/schaumburg-roselle-rd). Use the promo code GRPRSFUND23 and 20% of your meal’s price will be donated back to District 54 Education Foundation.
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.
2023-2024 District Calendar
The 2023-2024 District Calendar can be viewed HERE. You can also access the SD54 calendar at a glance PDF right above the calendar once you click on the link.
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