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Dear Addams Families,

We hope everyone is ready for the three-day weekend! If you are headed to September Fest, please cheer on 8th grade band (Saturday at 11 am) and our 8th grade orchestra (Saturday at 12:30 pm).

In addition, many extracurricular clubs are beginning in the next couple of weeks. Our students are so fortunate to have a wide variety of after school club offerings and we have made it a goal for each student to be involved in at least one club. Students that participate in extracurricular clubs and sports have a higher investment in the school and see greater success both in terms of social/emotional development and academics. Please visit the Addams clubs list and discuss the offerings with your child. 

Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns as we work together to ensure that our students maximize their learning potential. 

Regards,

Chris Bingen          Bill Musselman
Principal                 Assistant Principal 

Upcoming Dates

• 9/4 – No School – Labor Day
• 9/8 – Picture Day
• 9/17 – District 54 Run to Read Event
• 9/20 – Half Day Institute – Student dismissed at 10:40 am

Picture Day
Addams picture day will be Friday, 9/8. If you would like to preorder pictures visit mylifetouch.com and put in the following code: EVTB8H9NC. We will also send home on order form on Wednesday, 9/6 for those families that prefer to order via paper. 

Fall MAP Testing
Students will continue MAP testing this week. Reading MAP will occur on 9/5 and 9/6. As a reminder these are important assessments that provide our staff and families a temperature test of present levels for students in both mathematics and Reading. We utilize the results to inform our practice and plan instruction by “name and need”. 

FLEX

Every Thursday morning, starting September 8, students will begin the day in their Inspire classes for a 40 minute FLEX session. FLEX is program unique to Addams where the staff spends structured time with small groups of students to facilitate a variety of activities designed to raise student achievement. Each FLEX period begins with students logging onto the Infinite Campus portal and checking their grades. Students also make sure they have no missing assignments. Next, teachers pull small groups while other students are working on homework or completing any work that is missing. Sometimes, the staff member works with a targeted group(s) to reteach material that the students have yet to master after initial instruction. Other weeks, teachers pull small group(s) that have already met the learning objective to offer an enrichment activity that will challenge these students. Finally, some weeks a whole department will pull a group of students to prepare for an upcoming assessment or concert, etc. It truly is a FLEX period, as the staff has flexibility to complete many tasks, all related to increasing student achievement. 

No Food Deliveries Allowed
With a focus on student and staff safety, District 54 does not allow food delivery services (including, but not limited to, GrubHub, DoorDash, and local restaurants) to our schools. 
 
Join PTA
Help support the PTA by purchasing a membership.  Memberships are only $10 or 2 for $15.
Purchase memberships online and your membership card will be emailed to you. Anyone can join: Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa or any community members.  PTA is an organization that advocates for the students at Addams Jr. High. All funds are used to organize activities and events that benefit Addams Jr. High students and teachers.  PTA helps support many great events including: assemblies, Addams 5k in the fall, 8th grade activity day and dance, and to show our appreciation for the Addams teachers throughout the year.  

Fun Lunch
Fun Lunches will be on Fridays beginning  on Friday, September 8th. Order Fun Lunch through the Marla’s Lunch website. Here are directions on how to order. All orders are due on Tuesday at 9am for the following week. 
 
Spirit wear
Addams Spirit Wear is now available! Show your school spirit by ordering yours today. Order yours online here. 
 
Reflections
THIS YEAR’S REFLECTION THEME IS: I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE…
The purpose of the program is to encourage students to develop their talents in the arts and give them an opportunity to express themselves and explore their talents.  
Students must create an original piece of work inspired by the theme.  Each piece must be the original work created by one student. 
Students can bring the theme to life in any of six categories: Dance, Film, Literature, Photography, Musical Composition, and Visual Arts. There is also a special artists division. 
Find the Entry Form HERE.
Submissions are due: October 27, 2023 to the Addams Main Office
 
Nights Out
Our first night out will be at Culver’s on October 26th from 5pm to 8pm.
Culver’s of Schaumburg
1800 Wise Rd
847-891-5660
Come join your PRINCIPAL and TEACHERS (from 5pm-7pm) at Culver’s of Schaumburg and support Jane Addams PTA at the same time.  Culver’s is donating 15% of the group’s sales during this time period.  Bring your Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and ALL of your friends.  Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to help, see your friends and have a great meal! Please mention you are with Jane Addams PTA at the time of ordering.
Click HERE for the flier.
Our second night out will be at the Chicago Wolves Game on Saturday, November 11th. Check out the flyer to get more information and to order tickets. 
 
Volunteer!
Please consider volunteering this year. Sign-up here. 
 
Like us on Facebook!
Like our Addams PTA page on Facebook to get important PTA updates! Addams PTA Facebook Page
 
Questions about the PTA
Contact Michelle Tunquist, [email protected], 630-335-6855

Run to Read
Sign up today. School District 54 is excited to host its 19th annual Run to Read – an event with something for everyone:

• Sign up your children to do the 100 or 400 yard dash at 8 a.m.,
• Register your family for the 1-mile walk at 9:15 a.m., or
• Sign up anyone to complete the 5K run/walk at 9 a.m.

The event will take place again this year at Dirksen Elementary School, 116 W. Beech Drive in Schaumburg, on Sunday, Sept. 17. You are also welcome to participate virtually by walking or running any distance of your choice during race weekend. The link to more information is below
https://sd54.org/runtoread/

Multicultural Parent Advisory Council Presentation – Sept. 19
You are invited to join us on September 19, 2023 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. as District 54’s Multicultural Parent Advisory Council presents a session for parents on “Collaboration: The Key to Success for English Learners in District 54”.  During the meeting we will review how English Learners are identified in District 54 and discuss the information that ACCESS scores provide regarding your student’s learning.  We will also share tips for preparing for your child’s conference and review the Evidence Based Funding in District 54. Translators will be available. To sign up for the session, please complete the registration form by Wednesday, September 12th. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please feel free to contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5074. 

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