News from Carl Sandburg Junior High
January 26, 2024
A Note from Mrs. Johansen
Dear Sandburg Families,
I have included a few updates in this newsletter for families.
- 3rd quarter has begun. If you have any questions about your child's progress, you're encouraged to reach out to your student's teachers or check Infinite Campus.
- Tonight is the Winter Warm-up at Sandburg. All students are invited to attend. We hope to see everyone here at school. Students enter through Door 1 at the front and can bring some money for concessions.
- 7th graders will take their elective survey next week in their 1st period classes. For students who are not attending Sandburg next year, the information from this survey will go to their Middle School.
- Sandburg yearbooks are for sale. The information is in the image below.
- Kind request from the Health Office- Thank you to everyone who has brought in Kleenex- it's so appreciated. Any donations can be dropped off in the front office. Thank you for your help!
Our school staff contact list is updated and available on the D15 website. Feel free to print it and keep it handy in the case you need to get in touch with any of our staff throughout the year.
Have a great weekend!
Erika Johansen
Upcoming Dates to Remember
January 29th- PTA Reflections Night at CS 6:30 pm
January 30th- Half Day- Institute Day in afternoon (student dismissal at 10:35)
February 3rd- Solo and Ensemble Contest at CS
February 5th- D15 Spelling Bee
February 6th- Rolling Meadows Choral Exchange 7:00 Concert
February 12th- PTSA Virtual Meeting at 6 pm
February 19th- Presidents' Day- No School
February 20th- Teacher Plan Day- No School
February 27th- 8th grade Graduation Pictures
April 3rd- 8th grade Graduation Pictures- Retake Day
May 22nd- 8th grade Graduation 5 pm
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2nd QUARTER STUDENT RECOGNITION
The Sandburg Staff are proud to recognize many Wildcats for a tremendous start to the 2023-2024 school year. We have a bulletin board in the main hallway to recognize students for their work in the 2nd quarter.
We recognized 7th and 8th grade students with the Wildcat of the Quarter award. These students demonstrated citizenship, hard work, leadership, great improvement, scholarship and creativity.
We recognized 7th and 8th grade students with the "One of Us" award. These students demonstrated the ability to make the classroom a better place. They bring positive energy, are creative, and share their unique gifts with the CS community.
We recognized 7th and 8th grade students with the "Level Up" award. These students demonstrated an improvement in any of the following categories: citizenship, hard work, work completion, leadership, positive choices, or effort.
Additionally, we have identified the students who have earned the following academic recognition during the 2nd quarter.
Principal's Award (4.0 GPA)
High Honors (3.75-3.9 GPA)
Honor Roll (3.5-3.74 GPA)
Overall, we are SO PROUD of the great work our students have done in the 2nd quarter! Keep it up, Wildcats!
MILES of SMILES Dental Program
From the Health Office:
Your child will be bringing home forms for the Miles of Smiles Dental Program. There will be a yellow cover letter and a white permission slip.
This is for FREE dental services (Free Dental Exam, Prophylactic Treatment, Fluoride and Sealants) provided at Sandburg Jr. High by a licensed dentist and certified hygienist. There is NO COST to the families or the school. Medicaid and private dental insurance will be billed if applicable.
For eighth grade students, this exam will satisfy the mandatory dental requirement for students entering 9th grade (High School Freshman) in the fall of 2024.
The white permission slip needs to be completed and returned to the school by
January 29, 2024. You may also complete the form online by scanning the QR code on the yellow form.
Please sign up as soon as possible in order for us to have this wonderful service reserved for Carl Sandburg!
Questions can be directed to:
Jenny Harpman
Miles of Smiles
309-382-6404
or
Trina Annerino, BSN, RN
Sandburg School Nurse
847-963-7802
Upcoming Parent Sessions from NSSEO
- January 29th, 1:00-3:00 at PERC (520 S Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6933)
- "Transition to Adulthood: When the Bus Stops Coming" with Teri Steinberg. Teri Steinberg is a frequent lecturer, facilitator, consultant, and trainer on disability issues. She has worked in the disability community through grants from the Illinois Council of Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Human Services, and the Illinois State Board of Education, including as Faculty Advisor for Illinois Partners in Policymaking, Chicago Regional Manager for MicroBoards & Cooperatives, & Community Partner for Illinois Autism Technical Training & Assistance Project. Teri consults transition programs, schools, and families on person-centered planning in keeping with the principles of self-determination and living an inclusive life in the community.
- February 15th, 6:00-7:30 at PERC (520 S Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6933)
- Future Housing Options with Michelle Schwartz. Learn about DHS/DD Waiver funded CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) options, Supported Housing using Home Based Services (HBS) funds, and ICF/DD (Intermediate Care Facilities/Developmental Disabilities).
- February 21st, 5:30-7:00 at NSSEO Central Office (799 W. Kensignton Ave., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056)
- Purposeful Parenting & Creating Healthy Boundaries with Jackie Rhew. As the co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs, Jacqueline is an expert in her field and is called upon by hundreds of school districts both locally and internationally for consulting staff in order to better serve their youth. Jacqueline served as a Clinical Consultant for AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital for the past 10 years. Previously, Jacqueline also served as Assistant Director of the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health School Anxiety/School Refusal Program where she was instrumental in the creation, development, and success of the program. Jacqueline has presented as Keynote Speaker and facilitated, both locally and nationally, over 500 trainings, webinars, and workshops on a variety of topics. Her ability to relate to her audience along with her vast knowledge and experiences working with children, adolescents, families, and professionals combine to make her a sought after expert in the mental health field.
- February 22nd, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM at PERC (520 S Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6933)
- Transition to Adulthood: What to Do When Your Child is Turning 18 with Susan Aaron. Knowledge is Power: Preparing for your Child’s Transition to Adulthood. She will introduce how to build a meaningful day with your young adult, including educational post-secondary options, discuss Transition-related training and resources for families, share a to-do list of actions to take as your child turns 18, and provide brief explanations of federal and state programs like SSI, Medicaid, Home & Community Based Services, and guardianship/adult decision-making options.
To RSVP for any of these events, please email Molly Dunne (mdunne@nsseo.org)
Make sure you're following us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @CSJHWildcats!
Erika Johansen
Email: johansee@ccsd15.net
Website: ccsd15.net/CS
Location: 2600 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-7800
Facebook: facebook.com/csjhwildcats
Twitter: @csjhwildcats
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