Dear Addams Families,
We are very proud of the effort given by all students as they completed the Reading and Mathematics IAR assessments this week. When we receive the results, we are confident that the hard work and effort students have given all year, will be represented by positive growth.
In addition, on Wednesday morning, the entire student body was given the opportunity to see the first portion of this year’s school musical, The Little Mermaid Junior. If you are free this Friday night at 7 pm or Saturday at 1 pm or 7 pm, we would highly suggest attending one of the three shows, as the production is incredible! Congratulations to the directors, Ms. Caliendo, Mr. Lundgren and Mrs. Mueller, and students for their incredible work.
Have a great weekend!
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates:
- 3/19 – Election Day – no school
- 3/22 – Spring break begins at the end of the school day
- 4/1 – School resumes
8th grade Graduation Gowns and Medallions
8th grade graduation is going to be here before you know it! All graduates will be required to purchase a gown and a keepsake medallion for the ceremony. 8th grade parents, you have the option to pay for the gown and medallion by logging 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.
8th grade Dance – Save the date
The 8th grade dance will be held at Addams on Friday, May 17 from 6 to 8 pm. More details we be provided when we get closer to the date.
Addams Musical
Tickets are now on sale during lunch periods for this year’s musical, The Little Mermaid Junior. Shows will be held Friday, March 8 at 7 pm and Saturday, March 9 at 1 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $3 per person. You can also pay at the door. Don’t miss out on the chance to see our students shine!
Report Cards
2nd trimester report cards will go live on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal this coming Monday, March 11, 2024.
Boys Volleyball
Permission slips for boys interested in trying out for volleyball are located in the cafeteria or digitally on the Addams website. A completed permission slip, concussion form, and physical need to be turned in by March 8th to Coach Faust or Coach Hayes. Tryouts will begin the week of March 11th. Any questions, please reach out to Kelli Faust ([email protected])
Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North and Central America creating a path of totality. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun while it passes between the Sun and Earth. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. For more information, please visit science.nasa.gov.
The Schaumburg area will not experience a total eclipse but rather a partial eclipse around 1:50-2:10 p.m. D54 schools are planning a viewing opportunity to allow students to experience this unique event.
Safety is always a top priority. We will take all precautionary measures to make this experience safe and enjoyable. It is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing (Eclipse safety). Solar eclipse glasses will be provided for all students and staff participating in the viewing on April 8, 2024. Additionally, if you would prefer to not have your child participate in this event, please let us know by Monday, April 1, 2024. Students who do not participate in the solar eclipse event will participate in an alternate activity inside the school during the eclipse.
5Essentials Survey
Once again we are reaching out to our families and asking you to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide us with your perspective and help guide our school improvement efforts. If you do not want your child to participate, please contact your school principal by Monday, February 12th. If you have children at more than one school, you must contact the principal at each school. The parent survey will be available online through March 29th, at survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois. For more information, visit the District 54 website.
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.
A livestream of the event will be posted to the District 54 YouTube Channel for individuals who are unable to be there that day. All students’ names will be read during the ceremony, whether or not they attend.
If your child is participating in the ceremony at Wintrust Field, they will be asked to purchase a gown and keepsake medallion to be worn at the ceremony. We will be sending payment information home soon.
In order to create a memorable experience, we would like to start by asking you to complete this quick Graduation Ceremony Survey by Monday, April 1, 2024, to determine which students will be participating and how many tickets you will need.
Thank you for your quick response to this survey. Please continue to read my weekly emails as I will continue to share additional information this spring about graduation and other end-of-the-year celebrations.
Addams Graduation Survey
Spanish Speech Contest
District 54 is excited to announce its 12th annual Spanish Language Speech Contest on May 2, 2024 for students in third through eighth grade. Students who are interested in participating should prepare a written speech and submit it with an application and a video of them delivering the speech by March 15th. The finalists will be notified via mail the week of April 8. For more information or to submit an application, visit our District 54 Spanish Speech Contest website
Spirit wear
Addams Spirit Wear is still available! Show your school spirit by ordering yours today. Order yours online here.
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
Addams Junior High