News from Carl Sandburg Junior High
September 1, 2023
Parent Orientation
Thursday, Sep 7, 2023, 06:00 PM
Carl Sandburg Junior High School, Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
A Note from Mrs. Johansen
Dear Sandburg Families,
I have included a few updates in this newsletter for families.
- Congratulations to the Sandburg athletes who are participating in our Fall Sports: Cross Country, Girls Basketball, and Boys Soccer. For more information about their schedules, check out the Sandburg Sports Website and Link to Sports Calendar at CSJH. Our coaches do their best to communicate any changes quickly. We appreciate your patience.
- The Sandburg staff looks forward to meeting all parents on Thursday, September 7th. All you need to know is your child's 1st period teacher. We'll take it from there! Every student will create a schedule for parents to follow, complete with a school map to help you get there. We will start promptly at 6:00 in 1st period. The evening will conclude at 7:45 at the end of 9th period.
Clubs will not start until after Labor Day. Students will learn information about clubs through the morning announcements. These announcements can also be watched from home. Have your student show you the Wildcat Way google classroom where the announcements are posted each day!
Picture Day is scheduled for October 2nd. More information will come out next week.
PTSA meetings will be virtual this year. You can email Mrs. Johansen for the google meeting link if you're interested in attending. All are welcome! The next meeting is September 11th.
Here is a link to the Sandburg Bell Schedule as a reference. Students will use this bell schedule and their own schedule to move through their classes each day. Teachers will be taking attendance for classes at the beginning of the school day, and for each class period.
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 long weekend!
Erika Johansen
Sandburg Principal
SANDBURG FOCUS: ARRIVING ON TIME TO CLASS
We are using CHAMPS protocols to give our students tips for an on-time arrival in class.
You can check your child's attendance and tardy status by checking Infinite Campus Parent. Parents will receive emails from teachers if your child is earning multiple tardies in between classes.
If your child is struggling to arrive to a class on time, please encourage them to speak with a teacher and we can help them navigate the hallways, organize their materials, and create a plan to help them arrive on time. We are here to help them succeed and learn the importance of arriving on time to class.
Students will earn lunch detentions and after school detentions of tardies to class continue. We will be in touch via email if this happens.
Sandburg Welcomes the Boys and Girls Club!
NEW this year! We are thrilled to welcome the Boys and Girls Club to Sandburg!
Our daily programs and services at Boys & Girls Club include afterschool snacks and evening meals, Educational Programs (including homework help), Sports & Fitness, Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership Development, and The Arts.
Our members will have the opportunity to participate in the various programs that we offer on a daily basis at our club sites.
Check out the flyers below for more information!
Sandburg Student Services Team Welcome Message
Hello, Wildcats! Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!
As the Student Services clinician Team at Carl Sandburg, our goal is to make each student feel welcomed and confident in their skills to succeed in junior high school and beyond. We provide resources to students and families informally, such as via our website, and formally to students, whether that be seeing students individually, in groups, or in classrooms.
To help with the transition back to school, take a look at our website and list of community resources. Please feel free to contact us at the following information below. Students can also request to see a clinician here at any point throughout the school year; We will schedule a meeting within 2 school days per request.
Ms. Spiropoulos will be joining our staff on October 30th as she is currently on a leave of absence. She looks forward to joining the Wildcat community at that time.
Anastasia Spiropoulos - School Counselor, spiropoa@ccsd15.net
Joanna Rzepka - School Psychologist, rzepkaj@ccsd15.net
David Pierpont - School Counselor / Social Worker, pierpond@ccsd15.net
Amy Chandler - Social Worker, chandlea@ccsd15.net
We are very excited to start this school year with you!
A note from the Sandburg PTSA
New to Carl Sandburg?? Welcome! PTSA is a great way to meet other parents and help enrich your child's school experience. We are currently looking for additional help on the Teacher Appreciation, Winter Warm Up, and Eighth Grade Dance committees.
Whether or not you are able to volunteer, please consider joining the CSJH PTSA. Joining the PTSA at the White, Red, or Wildcat Sponsor levels provides a direct donation to the CSJH PTSA, and will reduce the amount of fundraising required throughout the year. All members receive access to the PTSA MemberHub site and directory, and sponsors will be recognized on our website. You are not obligated to volunteer or attend monthly meetings by joining the PTSA. You are simply supporting your child’s school and CSJH PTSA.
Click here to sign up! And if you are interested in being a part of one of our planning committees, please email sandburgptsa@gmail.com.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- September 4th- Labor Day- No School
- September 7th- Parent Orientation
- September 11th- PTSA Meeting- Virtual at 6:00
- October 2nd- Fall Picture Day
- October 6th- CS Band Football Performance at RMHS
- October 13th- PTSA Fall Fest 5-6:30
- October 16th- PTSA Meeting- Virtual at 6:00
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CSJH Activity Bus Routes
Depart at 3:50 pm Monday-Thursday
Rolling Meadows Route #1
Rolling Meadows Route #2
Hoffman Estates Route #1
Hoffman Estates Route #2
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