Dear Addams Families,
It was another fantastic week at Addams! As an example our 8th grade Social Studies Department partnered with our REACH Department to host a Abilities Expo. Students given a hands-on opportunity to experience different assistive technology. The pictures are representative of three of the stations that students visited. In addition, our 8th grade band and orchestra students were able to attend a performance of the world famous Chicago Symphony Orchestra in downtown Chicago. It was so great to talk to the students that came back and here how thrilled they were with the experience.
During the upcoming week, we will begin to hold culminating events for many of our performing groups. Here is a list of upcoming events that are open to all parents and students to attend:
- May 14 – Band Concert @ 7 pm
- May 15- Choir Concert @ 7 pm
- May 21 – Orchestra Concert @ 7 pm
- May 22 – Talent Show @ 6 pm
Thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring success for all Addams students! #AcceptAchieveAmaze
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates:
- 5/17 – 8th grade dance, 5 to 7:30 pm
- 5/22 – Half day in-service (10:40 am dismissal)
- 5/27 – Memorial Day, no school
- 5/31 – Last day of school for 8th graders
- 6/2 – Graduation
- 6/3 – Last day of school for 7th graders
Donations for 8th grade events
The Addams PTA is asking for your support with donations for end-of-year 8th grade events. Please visit the following form if you are able to support our staff in making the end of year memorable for our students.
8th grade Graduation Gowns and Medallions
8th grade gowns will be distributed on Tuesday, May 14 to all students that we have received payment. If you still need to purchase your child’s gown and medallion log 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.
Physicals for 8th graders
If you think your student will participate in a high school summer sport camp and you will need a copy of their physical, please request it with Nurse Fatema ([email protected] ) by May 30.
Class of 2024 T-Shirts
Time is running out to order an 8th grade t-shirt! Use the QR code on the flyer below or visit our Addams Spirit Wear store to place an order for your child. Orders must be placed by May 17.
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Save the Date – 8th Grade Dance
We will be holding a dance at Jane Addams Junior High for all interested 8th graders on Friday, May 17 from 5 to 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold for $5 and sold during lunch periods in coming weeks. The funds will supplement the cost of a professional DJ, photo booth and Culvers for students. If you need financial support for your child to attend, email Mr. Bingen and we will be happy to help. Many students choose to dress up for the event, but they are free to come dressed in whatever way makes them comfortable. Students must meet academic and behavioral expectations to participate in this event.
2024 Personal Assessment of Core Competency Survey
District 54 is committed to ensuring not only the academic success of each child, but also their social-emotional well-being. Similar to this winter, we are asking for your insight as a parent/guardian in creating the most well rounded picture of your child’s strengths and opportunities for growth. To gather your perspective, District 54 sent families of students in grades 3-8 an email link for each child to the D54 Social Emotional Learning Survey on Monday, April 15. Thank you in advance for participating in this survey, as we believe the home-school collaboration is critical to best support your child’s overall well-being. The deadline to complete the survey is May 10.
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.
Graduation Tickets
Each family will be limited to six tickets (the graduate does not count as one of the tickets). Tickets will be given to students on Friday, May 31 during the graduation practice.
Registration for 2024-2025 school year
Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please login to review the current information and make any necessary changes. Reminder you can also register your younger children who will be starting kindergarten in August 2024 through your portal account.
If you do not have a portal account, or cannot remember your username or password, please contact [email protected].
If you do not intend to return for the 2024-25 school year, please notify our school office and we will coordinate the transfer of records to your new school district. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Addams Jr. High PTA Executive Board for 2024-2025
* President: Jhina Tabulina O’Brien
* 1st Vice President: OPEN
* 2nd Vice President: OPEN
* Secretary: Samantha Carlson
* Treasurer: Zara Ajdari
We still need help for next school year. If you would like to be a part of the board, please fill out the volunteer form.
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.
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