Julian Middle Matters Newsletter
A weekly communication from Dr. Fitzgerald
Friday, May 22
Pickup and Drop Off of Student and School Belongings
Please click on the following links below for information regarding the Pickup and Drop Off Process for Student / School Belongings
Pick Off and Drop Off Process for Student / School Belongings - 6th and 7th Grade
- Pick Off and Drop Off Process for Student / School Belongings - 8th Grade
Community Engagement During Trimester 3
Remote Learning Information
Registration Open for 2020-21 School Year in District 97
Returning Students - All current families received an email on May 6 from InfoSnap@is.op97.org to remotely register your child for the 20-21 school year. We ask that all returning students complete registration as quickly as possible in order to accurately plan staffing, materials, devices, etc. for the upcoming school year. Remember to upload any required documents to InfoSnap (PowerSchool Enrollment) before submitting. Click here for the May 6 communication to families. Detailed information about the returning registration process is available on the district website at https://www.op97.org/hr/student-registration. If you have any additional questions, please email d97registrar@op97.org.
New Students and Kindergarteners - Please note that Kindergarten and New Student Registration will be open through June 6. Families who wish to enroll a kindergartner or new student should start the registration process now by completing a Google survey form on our website.
Navigating PowerSchool during Remote Learning
Please contact Cory Marshall (cmarshall@op97.org) if you need assistance with accessing PowerSchool for your student.
Media Center - Remote Tutoring
Join for a remote check in and an opportunity to get some academic support. We miss seeing you in the media center so come and "stop in" if you need some tips on staying organized or motivated or just wanted to say hello!
MONDAY
Ms. Winchell and Ms. Tucker
Monday, June 1 - 8:00 am
Ms. Omenazu
June 1 - 3:30
https://zoom.us/j/99740235674?pwd=bk5wOUl2U2k0dGs0R0daTE5FL2tPdz09
Meeting ID: 997 4023 5674
Password: 2Vhh7p
TUESDAY
Mr. Murawski and Ms. Brazen
May 26 - 8:30-9:00
June 2 - 8:30-9:00
https://meet.google.com/rww-ovtp-hzp
WEDNESDAY
Ms. Buccieri
May 27 - 9:30-10:30
June 3 - 9:30-10:30
FRIDAY
Ms. Hill and Ms. Kelly
May 29 - 8:30-9:30
https://zoom.us/j/99931852994?pwd=RDVNeGNRNVFzZEdTQXRMNFlLWElCZz09
Meeting ID: 999 3185 2994
Password: 9Ncemw
Julian Virtual Book Group
Attention all readers! Join Ms. Winchell in a virtual community with other Julian readers on Mondays at 2pm. Share what you are reading and get new book ideas. Be ready to share and listen!
Tuesday, May 26 @ 2pm
Monday, June 1 @ 2pm
Jayhawk Lunchtime Socials
We believe that during this time, it is important for our students to have the opportunity to come together. Starting next week, we are offering a space for Julian students to get together to socialize with their peers. Assistant principals will be facilitating these sessions next week. The “Julian Jayhawks Lunchtime Socials” will take place every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:00-11:30 using Google Meets. We will be sharing this information and the Google Meets link with our students on Monday morning.
Monday: 6th Grade
https://meet.google.com/jfe-hwao-wwr
Tuesday: 7th Grade
https://meet.google.com/tja-scvf-zfb
Wednesday: 8th Grade
https://meet.google.com/tto-ixpv-pte
Social Emotional Learning Lessons for Julian Students
"Mindful Middle-Schoolers" Program
The Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, and DePaul University’s Community Counseling Center have partnered to deliver a vast array of educational and therapeutic services to staff, families, and youth through the “Mindful Middle-Schoolers Program.” Below is a list of upcoming VIRTUAL talks, which will be held via Zoom. Registration via the Eventbrite links below is requested. Once you register, a link will be emailed to you four hours prior to the start of each event.
"Mindful Middle-Schoolers" Community Talk Flyer
Wednesday, May 27: Mindfulness-Based Strategies and Their Applications in Academic Environments https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-based-strategies-and-their-applications-in-academic-and-home-settings-tickets-104458977614
Thursday, May 28: Understanding Anxiety in Youth and Strategies for Treatment and Support https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-anxiety-in-youth-and-strategies-for-treatment-and-support-tickets-104370791848
Wednesday, June 3: Technology and Mental Health: Strategies to Promote Mindful Digital Citizenship https://www.eventbrite.com/e/technology-and-mental-health-strategies-to-promote-mindful-digital-citizenship-tickets-104361018616
Wednesday, June 10: Understanding Depression in Youth and Strategies for Treatment and Support https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-depression-in-youth-and-strategies-for-treatment-and-support-tickets-104459673696Mental Health Wellness Appointments
We recognize that this time of crisis may create stress and trigger emotional difficulties for your child. D97’s school psychology department is offering acute (short-term) access to mental health wellness checks. Scheduled appointments are available daily between the hours of 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for mental health triage services during the COVID-19 school closure beginning April 13, 2020.
Parents/Caregivers, you may sign up your student for a 15-minute slot here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUVKMGZxZ0E0ZkpvfGRlZmF1bHR8ODI4ZTEzZmFkOTFjYWY5OGU5NjFiZDBkMDExZjkzNmY if you think your child would benefit from an empathetic ear and a few coping and self-care tips. When signing your child up, please provide the email (for video chat) or phone number you’d like us to contact at the time of the appointment.
Although this crisis may also be tough for adults, these mental health triage appointments are reserved to focus on student needs. If you have questions as a caregiver/parent, please email your building’s assigned school psychologist, your child’s educational team, or refer to this resource guide, created by the District 97 Social Work Department: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uKPIgKHr6sDnj_YHb1t6S9UbukwE2JUAZS4cv37H9QY/edit
Meal Distributions
District 97 will hold meal distributions every Monday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Longfellow Elementary School (for Julian and feeder schools), 715 S. Highland Ave., and Brooks Middle School (for Brooks and feeder schools), 325 S. Kenilworth Ave. Meals are available to any District 97 family in need. Each student will receive breakfast and lunch items for five days.
Yearbooks Available for Purchase
Commemorate this Historic School Year with a 2019-2020 Julian Yearbook - $30.00
Available on the Oak Park SD97 Webstore.OPRF Huskie Store
Upcoming Events
No School on Memorial Day holiday - Monday, May 25
Email: tfitzgerald@op97.org
Website: op97.org/julian
Phone: 708-524-3040