Caruso Connect - November 18th
Caruso Middle School is an inclusive and vibrant community where Blue Jays take ownership of their social-emotional and academic growth by supporting, challenging, and celebrating self and others.
Good Evening Blue Jay Families:
We cannot wait to see you and your students at our Student Led Conferences next week. If you have to update your selected time, please reach out to us.
With the very short week, next week there will not be a Caruso Connect. We hope that your family is able to enjoy time together. As we head into this time of Thanksgiving, we are thankful for our partnership with all of you. Thank you for sharing your students with us.
Tim, Jim, Caitlin & The Caruso Staff
Tim Brodeur - Principal - tbrodeur@dps109.org
Jim Monaco - Associate Principal - jmonaco@dps109.org
Caitlin Lucci - Coordinator of Student Support - clucci@dps109.org
Upcoming Events
November 21st - Conferences - PM
November 22nd - Conferences
November 22nd-25th - No School
Friday Spirit Days
Blue Jays of the Week
*If you would like to nominate a staff member for this you may do so HERE!
Caruso News
The 109 Gives Back Holiday Gift Drive Is Here!
(Communicated on 11/18/22)
Happy Friday, DPS 109 Families. From the snow we got this week to the lights outside, the Holiday Season is officially here. We are excited to kick off this joyful time with our 109 Gives Back district-wide Holiday Gift Drive!
Wish lists are now LIVE. You can view it by clicking here or scanning the QR code you see on any flyer. Each item will help a local family fulfill their holiday wishes!
We will have holiday-themed boxes lined up the lobby of each school between November 28th - December 9th to drop off gifts. If you are bringing gift cards, we ask that you please drop them off at the main office.
We are thankful for our generous community and looking forward to making dozens of families’ holidays brighter this year! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact communications@dps109.org.
Buy a Teacher a Lunch
(Communicated on 11/16/22)
The Caruso PTO and Marla's Lunch are excited to offer a new program to our families..."Buy a Teacher a Lunch". Families have the opportunity to purchase a lunch credit for their favorite teacher or staff member! This is an easy to way to personally thank a teacher or staff member for being awesome! Order directly through the Marla's Lunch website. Have questions? Click here for program details.
Caruso Staff Holiday Gift Fund
(Communicated on 11/2/22 via e-mail)
Looking for great Teachers’ gifts for the holidays? The PTO has the perfect answer! Contribute to the Caruso Staff Holiday Gift Fund.
All you need to do is visit our website at https://carusomspto.membershiptoolkit.com or open your Membership Toolkit app and tap Home. All teachers/staff members will receive a portion of the Caruso Staff Holiday Gift Fund with a thoughtful card naming each family who contributed.
The deadline to contribute is Friday, December 9 so don’t procrastinate! Contact Erica Lindon with any questions at ericalindon@yahoo.com
Junior High Mathematics Competition
(Communicated on 10/28/22)
Our Annual Junior High Mathematics Competition!
Register Here
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Check-in 8 AM to 8:30 AM
Pick-up between 10:45 AM and 11 AM
Solve challenging math problems!
Work with your peers!
Meet students from other schools!
Ways to Give
(Communicated on10/21/22)
Our Philanthropy Club has organized two different opportunities for Caruso to give!
The first organization that Caruso has teamed up with is CHANCE THE RAPPER’s nonprofit organization, Social Works! Items are given to Chicago families in need. There will be a large box in the front lobby of the school for people to bring in new/lightly used toys, coats, scarfs, new hygiene items, coats, gloves, blankets, and socks! Donations will run through December 4th. Please help fill the box.
Weekly Activity Calendar
(Communicated 9/23/22)
Order Your Yearbook Today!
(Communicated 9/2/22)
Gear Up and Homework Club
Caruso Bell Schedules
Coffee w/ Caruso
Please join us and RSVP by calling the main office.
Who to Contact?
Mrs. Lucci, District Coordinator of Student Support
Mr. Brodeur, Principal
Mr. Monaco, Associate Principal
Caruso Middle School
Email: cmsoffice@dps109.org
Website: https://www.dps109.org/Page/9
Location: 1801 Montgomery Road, Deerfield, IL, USA
Twitter: @109Caruso