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Dear Addams Community:

It is our staff’s intent to make this a December to remember for our students! All content areas have planned and are implementing engaging lessons to take us right up to winter break. Our incredible students were AMAZING us again this week. As a couple examples, the Addams Hydraulics teams made represented our building at the District 54 Fluid Power competition. A special congratulations goes out to the Hexide Squad. They won the overall competition and brought home a large trophy that will be displayed in the Addams trophy cabinet. In addition, four of our students went with the District 54 Jazz Band to perform at the Illinois Retired Teacher Luncheon at the Inverness Golf Club and got rave reviews. We look forward to seeing what our students will accomplish the next three weeks!

Have a wonderful weekend and go USA men’s soccer team! As for the Bears, I am not sure if we should root for a win against the Packers or a loss to help get a higher draft pick for next year. I am one conflicted fan.

Regards,
 

Chris Bingen         Bill Musselman 

Principal               Assistant Principal

 Important Dates to Remember: 

• Dec. 14: 6th grade Parent Night
• Dec. 22: Winter break begins after school
• Jan. 9: Classes resume 

Girls Volleyball and Wrestling seasons are coming!

Girls volleyball and wrestling seasons begin right after winter break! 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. See the Addams website for all forms needed.

District 54 Early Childhood Programs
 Did you know that District 54 offers early childhood programs to families living within District 54 boundaries? Our Early Learning Center offers a FREE preschool program for children ages 3-5 who are screened and found eligible for our program. We also provide special education services to students who are identified as having a disability. For more information or to set-up a screening appointment, call 847-230-1700 or visit our website.
   
 District 54 also offers a Prevention Initiative Home-Visiting Program for families with children ages 0-3 who are screened and found to be eligible. If you or anyone you know is expecting or has a child ages 0-30 months, you can see if you qualify for the home visit program by emailing [email protected]. You can also read more information about this program on our website. In addition, our Parent Educators offer monthly events that are FREE to any family in the District 54 community with children ages 0-5.  We invite you to check out their Calendar of Events and consider attending!

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.

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.