Dear Addams Community:
After two years of virtual curriculum nights, it was extra special to see so many parents in person on Tuesday night. We hope you enjoyed hearing from the staff about what to expect this year at Addams. Mr. Musselman and I also appreciated the opportunity to provide parents with a brief introduction to our 3A’s of Accept, Achieve and Amaze. As we complete the second week of the school year, our students appear to be coming into their own. They now understand the learning expectations and have mastered getting from class to class in three minutes or less. We are very proud of their progress so far, and can see that this year’s group of Crusaders are destined for greatness!
In addition, students worked hard to complete the fall mathematics MAP assessments and we are confident they will do the same next week, when they take the Reading MAP assessments during Language Arts class.
If your child is having any challenges with the adjustment to junior high, do not hesitate to reach out. We wish everyone a fantastic weekend!
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
- Aug. 30 to Sept. 1: Reading MAP testing
- September 5: Labor Day, no school
- September 8: Picture Day
- September 21: Half day institute (students dismissed at 10:40 am)
Picture Day
Picture Day is coming on Thursday, September 8. Students will take pictures during their PE class. Be on the lookout for a picture day form that will be sent home with your child this coming Monday, August 29. If you prefer to order pictures ahead, visit mylifetouch.com using the following picture ID: EVT9B3M62
Fun Lunch
Order Fun Lunch on the Parent Portal. Here are directions on how to order. All orders are due Thursday, September 1st. No refunds will be provided if your student is absent on the day of a Fun Lunch.
Office Hours
School office hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Remember that our student absence line (847 357-5900) is available 24 hours a day. Please call by 7:00 a.m. if your child will be absent from school.
Physical Examinations
If your child plans to try out for one of our athletic teams and/or participate in intramurals, per School Board Policy, current physicals are required of all students to be on file prior to try-outs and/or participation in any inter-scholastic or intramural sport. All new students entering our district must present proof of immunizations and a health examination prior to the first day of attendance. Please note that physical examinations are good for one year from the date of the exam. If you have any additional questions about your child’s physical, please contact our school nurse.
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
Multicultural Parent Advisory Council
You are invited to join us on September 13, 2022, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. as District 54’s Multicultural Parent Advisory Council presents “Collaboration: The Key to Success for English Learners.” During the session we will review how English Learners are identified in District 54 and discuss the information that ACCESS scores provide regarding your student’s learning. We will also share tips for partnering with your child’s teacher and review the Evidence Based Funding in District 54. Translators in Gujarati, Japanese, Polish and Spanish will be available during the session. Childcare will also be provided for children between the ages of 3-6.
To sign up for the session, please complete the registration form by Wednesday, September 7th
If you have any questions regarding the session, please feel free to contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5074.
Run to Read
Join School District 54 in supporting literacy and promoting health and fitness for the young and old by participating in the 18th annual Run to Read. All proceeds for the event will be used to support literacy in School District 54 by purchasing books for the classrooms of new teachers. Run to Read 2022 will be held in person on Sunday, September 25, starting and ending at Dirksen School in Schaumburg. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. You are also welcome to participate virtually by walking or running any distance during race weekend. For more information and to register, visit sd54.org/runtoread.
Addams Junior High