Dear Addams Community:
On behalf of the Addams staff, we would like to wish all of our families a wonderful holiday season and we hope that 2023 is the best year ever for all! Thank you for your continued partnership in the education of our students.
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
- Dec. 22: Winter break begins after school
- Jan. 9: Classes resume
- Jan. 16:: No school, MLK day
- Jan. 26: PTA meeting via Zoom @ 5 pm
- Feb. 17: Half day for students
- Feb. 20: No school, Presidents Day
First 15 Day Reboot-Energy Bus
After winter break, Addams will recommit to our practices that support our students’ academic and social emotional needs. We will be utilizing The Energy Bus to provide our students consistent language and concepts that align to the PBIS, SEL and Happiness structures already in place. Our students will focus on: Creating a Positive Vision, Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy, No Bullies Allowed, Love Your Passengers and Enjoy the Ride. We will come together as a school to unite around these five areas during Inspire lessons during the month of January.
Mobile Dentist
On January 19, 2023, District 54 is offering parents and students the opportunity to take advantage of a mobile dentist. Parents can sign their students up online by filling out the form at https://www.myschooldentist.com/JASCIL_sch
Schaumburg Library D54 Art Showcase
All District 54 Jr. High Schools are represented in this month’s art show at the Schaumburg Library. The show will be up for the entire month of December and can be viewed during normal library business hours.
Eighth Grade / High School Transition
District 211 has updated its comprehensive transition guidebook for the high school graduating class of 2027. The guidebook highlights important information the families of current 8th grade students will want to know. Each District 211 high school has a unique version of the Class of 2027 Transition Guidebook. You can locate electronic copies of each high school’s guidebook on the District 211 webpage devoted to incoming freshmen information. Please contact your student’s prospective high school for more information about the high school transition.
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.
Addams Junior High