Dear Addams Community:
As we begin the 2nd trimester, we would like to take a minute to recognize our students for a fantastic first twelve weeks of the school year! We are very proud of all that our 7th and 8th graders have accomplished so far, this year. If your child has yet to try an afterschool club or activity, please have them check out the club’s page on the Addams website. Research shows that students who are involved before and afterschool develop deeper connections and achieve at higher levels during the school day.
In addition, as today is Veterans Day, the staff of Jane Addams Junior High would like to extend our appreciation and respect for those who have served or are currently serving our country. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made to keep us safe and free.
Have an amazing weekend! I am thinking the Bears might actually beat the Lions on Sunday!
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
- Nov. 12: PTA sponsored Wolves game
- Nov. 14: Report cards are available for parent viewing
- Nov. 16: Picture re-takes
- Nov. 21: No School. Parent teacher conferences
- Nov. 22: No School. Parent teacher conferences
- Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 14: 6th grade Parent Night
- Dec. 22: Winter break begins after school
- Jan. 9: Classes resume
Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up (By 12 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 16)
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the afternoon and evening of November 21 and the morning of November 22. School District 54 is making it easier than ever for families to schedule conferences with teachers. We’ve partnered with “Meet the Teacher” to provide a mobile-friendly and easy-to-use system that creates a simple and streamlined scheduling experience. To login and schedule a conference, please visit https://schooldistrict54.meettheteacher.com/ and enter the information in the text fields. Please make sure you enter the information that matches the student’s registration. If you have more than one child in District 54, you will only have to use one child’s information to login. The system will show you options for all the students in your household after you login once.
Once you’re in the system, you’ll be able to select your child’s/children’s teacher(s) and your preferred dates and times. If you prefer to have your conference virtually via Zoom, please add a message to the conference when prompted and type in the word “Zoom.” If you prefer to have an in-person conference, please leave this blank. If you would like to change or delete any scheduled conferences, you can do so by logging in again with the same information. We encourage you to bookmark the website https://schooldistrict54.meettheteacher.com/ on your phone, tablet, or desktop to review, possibly make changes, and for future parent-teacher conference sessions.
For more detailed information on how to login and navigate the site, please view our guide below.
If you have any questions, please call our main office at 847-357-5900 or email Addams secretary Karyn Sproat ([email protected]).
Meet the Teacher – Conference Scheduling
Meet the Teacher – Conference Scheduling (SPANISH)
Picture Retake Day
Student picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, during PE classes. Representatives from Lifetouch will be at Frost on this day to take students’ pictures. Keep it easy by ordering this year’s school pictures at mylifetouch.com. When you go online, use Picture Day ID EVTMC9VWQ and your student’s name to get started.
Please help the PTA support the Addams staff
The PTA is asking for you help! Please consider donating a case of water or desserts as part of the conference dinner that the PTA will provide on November 21. Sign-up by clicking on the following form:
https://forms.gle/ANZBc4sNA75iHz1q7
PTA Family Nights Out
Chicago Wolves
Saturday, November 12th at 7pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Come out and Addams Jr. High students, families, and friends at Chicago Wolves hockey game. All attendees will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves knit hat and be seated together in the same section.
Order tickets here: https://fevo.me/addamsjuniorhigh
Deadline to order tickets is 4pm on Friday, November 11.
Whole Child Report Card
The first trimester Whole Child Report Cards will be available on Monday, Nov. 14, online in the District 54 Parent Portal. You can also quickly access report cards by visiting families.sd54.org and logging in using your portal password. We hope that all families will check the report cards and use the information to celebrate with their children their academic successes. I am very proud of our students. If you don’t remember your password or you have not previously logged on to the portal, please contact [email protected] or (847) 357-5110.
Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser for D54 Foundation
Need an easy dinner plan for the first night of conferences? Order from either Schaumburg Lou Malnati’s on Monday, November 21, and 20% of sales will be donated to the District 54 Education Foundation. Proceeds will go toward the Crisis Fund, which provides support to District 54 families experiencing financial hardships or troubled situations. Make sure to mention the fundraiser during your phone order or use code FUNDD54S22 for online and app ordering. Participating locations: Lou Malnati’s (1 S. Roselle Road) from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Lou Malnati’s (357 S. Barrington Road) from 4 – 10 p.m.
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