Dear Addams Community:
As we head into the parent-teacher conferences and the Thanksgiving holiday week, we would like to take this time to relay how grateful we are to learn and work in this fantastic community! We appreciate the support of our parents and your partnership in ensuring student success.
We have seen some peak moments this week that we want to share. First, our Dual Language Japanese program partnered with the Chicago Futabakai Japanese School for a unique learning experience. 8th grade students from Chicago Futabakai spent the day at Addams on Thursday. They received tours of the building from our students and the two groups were able to interact all day, taking part in fun activities. It was a perfect way for our students to practice their communication skills and learn from others. Next, Ms. Caliendo and the Addams chorus put on an amazing show this past Wednesday evening. We are lucky to have so many talented singers here at Addams. Finally, this afternoon, we will end the day with a longstanding Addams tradition… Music Bingo. Students will participate in their Inspire rooms as DJ Blingin’ Bingen and the Muss Buss mix up some songs over Zoom. Hopefully, your child will come home with a prize from the big game!
Again, we look forward to seeing many of you this coming Monday or Tuesday and wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Regards,
Chris Bingen Bill Musselman
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember:
- 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
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
Apply to be a Multicultural Event Performer
Each year, the Department of Language and Culture, along with the Schaumburg Park District, presents a Multicultural Event that showcases the diversity represented by the students of District 54. We are looking for groups and individual students who are interested in performing at this year’s event on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Applications will be accepted through December 2.
Check out the video from the 2019 Multicultural Event.
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.
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