Dear Addams Community:
Did you know that Addams Junior High School is a Special Olympics Unified Champion School? In order to earn this distinction, the school had to meet criteria in different areas related to being an inclusive school. This is an honor we take great pride in and continue to work to ensure that all students are “accepted and respected” at Addams. As a perfect example, today our Club Unify group participated in D54 Unified Sports day. Lots of laughter and smiles were observed, as the students represented our school in a variety of sporting activities.
In addition, we would like to thank the amazing Addams PTA and the many parents that donated their time and food items to make the staff feel special this week during Teacher Appreciation Week. I would also like to send a huge shout-out to our amazing staff for all that you do each day to make the learning environment at Addams second to none.
Tonight, we look forward to hosting the 8th grade Dance. The students definitely seem excited for the event. It should be a great time!
Finally, we would hope all of our moms have a relaxing and fun Mother’s Day! We appreciate you!
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
- May 12: 8th grade dance, 6 to 8 pm
- May 19: Last day for 8th graders
- May 21: Graduation at Wintrust Field (formerly Boomers Stadium) @ 4:30 pm
- May 26: Last Day for 7th graders
8th grade Graduation
8th grade graduation will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Wintrust Field, also known as the Schaumburg Boomers Stadium. Students should arrive 45 minutes early and meet outside the stadium (beyond the outfield walls – right field). Parents/guests can head right in and find your assigned seats. Students will receive their six tickets on the last day of school during graduation practice. A livestream of the event will be posted to the District 54 YouTube Channel for individuals who are unable to be there that day
In the event of rain, the Addams graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm at Schaumburg High School.
Save your bottle caps
Our Student Ambassadors are working on a whole school project to help the environment. We are collecting plastic bottle caps. If we receive enough, we will be able to have them repurposed into a bench for the school. Please help us by saving your caps and sending them to school with your child on a regular basis.
Adult ESL Conversation Club
District 54 is offering a conversational English club for parents who are interested in continuing to build their understanding and use of English. These classes are for those who would like to strengthen their English-speaking skills. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays from June 1 through June 29 at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg (enter through Door C1). Click on one of these forms to register today as only 30 spots are available – English Form, Spanish Form, Ukrainian Form.
District 54 Summer Camps
Summer is right around the corner and the perfect way to enjoy it is to join a Summer of 54 camp! District 54 students can build robots, design a t-shirt, learn a new sport, brush up on music skills, and so much more! Registration will open in your Parent Portal at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, and will close at noon Friday, May 5. (Instrumental Music camp registration will close at noon Friday, May 26.) For more information on the camps offered click on the links below.
Seats fill up fast, so sign up early if you want your children to be a part of the Summer of 54 Camp family! Information regarding camps designed for English learners and students in the dual language programs will be shared the week of April 10.
Registration for the 2023-24 school year
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now available through the Infinite Campus Portal Please login to your portal account to review the current information and make any necessary changes. If you do not have a portal account, you should have received an email on March 17th inviting you to create one. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Residency for 2023-24
District 54 will hold kindergarten/new student registration for the 2023-24 school year by appointment only. Starting Wednesday, January 25, 2023, families that have a student currently enrolled in District 54 can register incoming kindergarten students through their Parent Portal account. Families new to District 54 can register through the link on our website (http://sd54.org/registration ).
Once your online registration is complete, please contact your school to schedule your in-person appointment to complete your student’s registration and provide documentation. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Now available! Become a District 54 Paraprofessional Using a Short-Term Paraprofessional License.
Have you always wanted to work full-time in District 54? Have you always liked the idea of assisting a teacher or helping a student reach their full potential? If you hold a high school diploma (or the equivalent) you are now qualified to become a District 54 Paraprofessional through the short-term paraprofessional license. It is simple to apply for this license and the information is available here. Be sure to visit the District 54 website and click on the Careers button to apply!
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.
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