Campanelli will once again have Lifetouch take Spring Pictures of all our students on Thursday, April 18th.  This is different from the fall pictures.  Pictures will be taken and then the pictures will be sent home for you to decide if you like them and want to purchase them.  You will keep the pictures you want and send the payment in the envelope that will be provided or you could pay on-line with our picture id #RN218004Q0.  If you do not want the pictures you will need to return the envelope and all the pictures to the school

During April, information about enrolling for school band and orchestra is being distributed to 4th grade students. 

Students interested in playing the trombone, trumpet, clarinet, flute, cello, viola, or violin should return the Enrollment Form to school, or turn it in at one of the enrollment meetings (listed below). No previous music experience is necessary to play an instrument. 

Parents and students should attend the meeting at the junior high the student will eventually attend, where more information will be available:

• Addams Junior High – Monday, April 29 (7:00 pm)
• Mead Junior High – Monday, April 29 (7:00 pm)
• Eisenhower Junior High – Tuesday, April 30 (7:00 pm)
• Keller Junior High – Tuesday, April 30 (7:00 pm)
• Frost Junior High – Wednesday, May 1 (7:00 pm) 

Band and orchestra lessons will start in September. If you have any questions, please contact the band or orchestra teacher at your school.

All soon-to-be Kindergarteners and their parents are invited to Campanelli’s Meet and Greet on Wednesday, May 8 at 4:30pm in our gym.  New kindergarteners will meet some of their soon to be classmates while parents hear information about the 2019-20 school year.

Registration information has either been emailed or will be mailed to parents about registering children for next school year.  Here is what you need to do:

Update Your Information: Log on to the parent portal before Monday, May 6, 2019 to review the current information and make any necessary changes. You must hit the SUBMIT button after reviewing the information, even if you don’t make any changes. If we do not receive this required information by May 6th, we will assume your child will no longer be attending District 54 schools. Please inform your school’s secretary where your child will be attending school in the fall so that she can prepare your child’s records for transfer.

Prove Residency: All families that are required to prove that they live within District 54 boundaries should bring in their proof of residency (current property tax bill/mortgage statement or lease, and one utility bill and driver’s license) to their child’s school.

• If you haven’t created a parent portal account, then you would have received paper copies for registration.  The registration paperwork and your proof of residency are also due to your child’s school by Monday, May 6^th.

Pay Student Fees: You are also able to pay the $50 consumable fee as well as purchase milk online through the portal. You may also still submit a check or money order to your child’s current school. If you believe you will qualify for the Free Lunch Program in the 2019-20 school year, and therefore will qualify for a fee waiver, do not pay the consumable material fee now. Applications will be available in August for the Free Lunch Program

We will be collecting donations to help support the Kenneth Young Center.  “Penny Wars” will take place during the week of April 22.  Grade levels can send pennies to put in their grade level jar. However, you can also send your child with nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars to donate to other grade level jars which will sabotage their jars.  Which grade level will win?  Let the battles begin!

A few months ago, a small group of eager students reached out to me inquiring about raising awareness for animals displaced during natural disasters. As a part of our growing attention to the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. I thought this was an amazing opportunity to guide the group and address the goal of “Life on Land”. We created the “Earth and Animal Team”. These students would like to help the Chicagoland Dog Rescue.  The team has worked hard during their lunch and recess for 4 weeks collaborating with each other, communicating with the director of Chicagoland Dog Rescue, creating bracelets to sell, and critically thinking about how to logistically manage this project school-wide. The price of the bracelets will range from $.25 – $1.00 and students can purchase them during their lunch period. Thank you for supporting our students in their authentic effort to give back. It has been a wonderful experience working so closely with these students and I am proud of them for initiating this project.

Schaumburg Parent University (SPU) is designed to involve more parents in the life of the school, to strengthen family relationships, and to improve parenting skills that will ultimately result in improved student success academically, socially and emotionally. There are two evening programs scheduled for April. Please note that child care is always available.

Summer Camp Expo – April 24

Visit tables to learn about the various summer camps and programs available for your child in Schaumburg and the surrounding area. This event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on April 24, 2019, at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Summer Camp Expo flyer

To register please visit the SPU Online Form or for more information, contact Meg Kwak at 847-357-6586 or spu@nullsd54.org. Leave your name, contact information, the number of children needing childcare (free) and your child’s school.

Our third through sixth grade students will begin to take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness on April 8th. This test will be given to students throughout the state of Illinois. Students who get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast are best prepared. Being on time and in attendance each day is also important. Students cannot be admitted to class once a test is already in session.

Please see the attached letter for more information about the assessment.  Parent Letter IAR 

What did you do over your summer?  This fall, through the “Summer of 54” camp opportunities, your answer could be: “I learned how to play lacrosse, used the design process to create and design, and/or created different forms of art using digital and non-digital mediums.  The goal of the “Summer of 54” is to provide students opportunities to be active, while enhancing their creative and innovative spirt.  Camp opportunities offer:

• A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1^st through 8^th grade
• Courses with hands-on, project-based curricula
• Instruction by District 54 teachers in a positive environment
• An opportunity to conduct experiments using tools, equipment and technology used within the real-world

Registration for the “Summer of 54” camp offerings, including a camp t-shirt, opens on Monday, March 25th and closes on Friday, April 19^th.  Digital registration is available within Parent Portal and can be accessed through the following link – Summer Registration.

The District 54 Education Foundation proudly offers memorial grants for District 54 students to cultivate an academic, cultural or athletic interest. The grants are intended for children from families facing extenuating financial circumstances.

Applications for 2019 Memorial Grants are due Friday, May 3 to the child’s school social worker. Click the link below for the application and additional information. English application