Principal’s Message – June 7, 2019
Muir Community,
As we wrapped up another school year yesterday, I took a couple moments to reflect on what was a great year. I am so proud of each and every student’s accomplishments both academically and socially. Although we will miss seeing the students each day, we are excited for the opportunities they will have this summer to spend time with family and friends. Have a safe and healthy summer and we look forward to seeing you in August.
We use Twitter to share and celebrate the wonderful things happening at Muir. Please follow me @carolyn_allar and our Muir page @WeAreMuir54.
Report Cards
Please note at our Trimester 3 report cards will be posted live on the Parent Portal starting on June 11th. If you have any questions about your portal account, please contact our main office at 847-357-6444.
Willow Creek Mobile Unit
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Willow Creek will be discontinuing the Mobile Food Truck. If your family is need of support (food, clothing) please come to our Food Pantry and Clothing Closet during our summer open hours. You will enter in Door 3.
Open Hours:
June 26th-11-2 pm
July 24th-11-2 pm
August 7th-11-2 pm
Important Dates.
8/15-Back to School Night-4:30-6:30
8/19-First Day of School-Grades 1-6
8/26-First Day of School-Kindergarten
Principal’s Message – May 31, 2019
Muir Community,
Looks like summer weather is here! As we wrap up this week, we are grateful for the families who were able to donate to our Spring Clean Up Drive. We received many donations that we are able to add into our clothing closet and pantry. Please read below for important information coming up in the Muir community.
We use Twitter to share and celebrate the wonderful things happening at Muir. Please follow me@carolyn_allar and our Muir page @WeAreMuir54.
Field Day
As a reminder, Field Day is on Wednesday, June 5th. Please make sure your child applies sunscreen prior to them arriving to school. PTA will provide each child with a bottle of water. We also ask that in an effort to promote team unity, your child wears their Field Day t-shirt which was graciously provided by the PTA. We look forward to a fun day!
Parent Feedback Forms
As we begin the process of sectioning students for next year, your input is important to us. Please fill out the form below if there is any important information we need to consider when sectioning your child. Please know that lists will be finalized in August. Forms are due to the office on June 6th.
Incoming Eisenhower Parents
The Eisenhower PTA has several volunteer opportunities available for the 2019-20 school year. Our PTA welcomes all parents and guardians to join and help build on our solid partnership between the school and the community! Contact Julie Pekovitch at ikeptapresident@nullgmail.com with any questions.
Membership/Volunteer Coordinator Chair – Fall program
Reflections Chair – Fall program
Elementary Scholarship Chair – Spring program
Dinner Night Out Chair – set up in the fall and maintain during the year
Website/Social Media Chair – maintain during the year
Concessions Chair – Fall and Spring program
All of these positions are very important to the PTA but require very little time commitment individually and can be done at your convenience. Please consider volunteering.
Thank you and have a great summer!
Julie Pekovitch
Important Dates.
6/4-6th Grade Field Trip
6/5-Field Day
6/6-Last Day of School-11:40 dismissal
Math Olympiad – Tuesday, May 28
The 2019 Math Olympiad will include third through sixth grade students from MacArthur and Muir. The Olympiad will be held on Tuesday, May 28 starting at 9:15 am at Muir. May the best mathletes win.
Principal’s Message – May 17, 2019
Muir Community,
I hope you had a great week. Despite some rain, it looks like warmer weather is here to stay! As we head into the last couple weeks of school we will be busy here at Muir. Please read below for important information coming up in the Muir community.
We use Twitter to share and celebrate the wonderful things happening at Muir. Please follow me@carolyn_allar and our Muir page @WeAreMuir54.
Spirit Days
Below are the Spirit Days for the rest of the year. We encourage all students to participate to show our unity! We Are Muir!
Wednesday, May 29-Mix and Match Day
Last Day of School
Due to the number of severe weather days when school was cancelled this year, the District 54 School Board officially set June 6, 2019 as the last day of school. This will be a half-day of school to make up for the half-day missed when school was cancelled Jan. 30. On half days, we dismiss at 11:40 a.m.
District 54 Virtual Learning University
Are you searching for an innovative way to empower your children over the summer? Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to summer learning that combats boredom and keeps everyone engaged? Look no further! Visit the School District 54 Virtual Learning University to tackle challenges for literacy, math, science, social science, language and culture too! Each content area has multiple challenges to keep your children’s minds focused and active throughout the summer weeks! Within each category you will find family activities, individual activities and places to visit in our community and surrounding areas. We hope you’ll encourage your children to visit our Virtual Learning University often throughout the summer to challenge themselves and to keep your family learning together. Click here to access the Virtual Learning University or find the link under Popular Links on the District 54 website.
Join the D54 Foundation for 22nd annual golf outing
Want to make a difference in the lives of District 54 students? Join the District 54 Education Foundation for its 22nd annual golf outing on Monday, June 10 at the Schaumburg Golf Club.
All proceeds from the golf outing support District 54 breakfast programs, STEM programs and grants for students from financially struggling households. Please consider supporting District 54 children by becoming an event sponsor or golfing. The Foundation is also looking for raffle items and gift cards to award as prizes.
Visit d54foundation.org/golf-outing to sponsor, register or for more information. The Foundation was honored to be named Schaumburg’s Volunteer Organization of the Year for 2019 and we are excited to continue our work with this organization on behalf of students.
¡Únase a la Fundación D54 para nuestro 22ª Evento Anual de Golf!
¿Quiere hacer la diferencia en las vidas de los estudiantes del Distrito 54? Únase a la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 para su 22a evento anual de golf el lunes 10 de junio en el Club de Golf de Schaumburg.
Todas las ganancias del evento de golf apoyan los programas de desayuno del Distrito 54, los programas STEM y las becas para estudiantes de hogares con dificultades financieras. Por favor, considere apoyar a los niños del Distrito 54 convirtiéndose en patrocinador de este evento o jugando al golf. La Fundación también está buscando artículos de rifa y tarjetas de regalo para otorgar como premios.
Visite la página web d54foundation.org/golf-outing para convertirse en patrocinador, registrarse o para obtener más información. La Fundación tuvo el honor de ser nombrada Organización de Voluntarios del Año de Schaumburg para el año 2019 y estamos entusiasmados de continuar nuestro trabajo con esta organización en nombre de los estudiantes.
Important Dates.
5/21-Talent Show @6:00 p.m.
5/24-4th Grade Field Trip
5/27-No School-Memorial Day
5/29-Mix and Match Day
Touch a Truck – May 14 – ends at 4:30pm
Our Touch a Truck event is happening again today at Muir until 4:30 pm.
Ease into Ike – April 24, 2019
Ease Into IKE will take place on April 24, 2019 for incoming 7th grade students. This is a student event only. The event will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Eisenhower.
Family Carnival Night – April 25, 2019
Please join us Thursday evening from 6-8pm for Family Carnival Night at John Muir Literacy Academy. There will be a photo booth, games and activities for your family to enjoy.
Principal’s Message – April 5, 2019
We kicked off our 5 week challenge with gratitudes this week. Each student was able to practice that happiness tactic during the school day. I can’t wait for next week when we practice meditation. Please see below for important information coming up in the Muir Community.
We use Twitter to share and celebrate the wonderful things happening at Muir. Please follow me@carolyn_allar and our Muir page @WeAreMuir54.
Spirit Days
Below are the Spirit Days for the rest of the year. We encourage all students to participate to show our unity! We Are Muir!
Wednesday, April 24-Sports Day
Wednesday, May 29-Mix and Match Day
5 Week Challenge
We started our 5 week challenge this week. It was full of gratitudes all across the building. Next week is meditation. Please see the attached documents for specific information for our challenge!
6th Grade Parents:
The administration and staff of Dwight Eisenhower Junior High School are pleased to provide your incoming 7thgrader with an opportunity to visit their school before the start of the next school year. Ease Into IKE is an annual event sponsored by Eisenhower Junior High. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your student will have the opportunity to meet some of the faculty and administrators, practice locker combinations, play games in the gym, and tour the building. This event is for incoming 7th grade students only. Parents are not asked to participate at this time. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 26th. Permission slips will be sent home next week.
Schaumburg Parent University – April classes
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.
Ask the Doc – April 10
Dr. Michael Feld, Child/Adolescent Board Certified Psychiatrist, will answer your questions on mental health issues, parenting strategies, current medical and non-medical trends in interventions, and/or effects of gaming, sleep and media on child development. This event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Ask the Doc flyer
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.
La Universidad Schaumburg para Padres – Clases de abril
La idea de la Universidad para Padres es envolver más a los padres in la vida escolar, para fortalecer las relaciones familiares, y mejorar los conocimientos de crianza que finalmente resultarán en un mejor éxito académico, social y emocional del estudiante. Hay dos programas nocturnos para abril. El cuidado de niños está siempre disponible.
Pregúntele al doctor: con el Dr. Michael Feld, psiquiatra certificado porla Junta de niños y adolescents – 10 de abril
Haga preguntas sobre problemas de salud mental, estrategias de crianza de los hijos, tendencias médicas actuales y otras aplicaciones en las intervenciones y / o los efectos los videojuegos el sueño y los medios sociales en el desarrollo infantile. Sólo para adultos. Este evento tendrá lugar de 6 a 7:30 p.m. el 10 de abril de 2019, en el Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional del Distrito 54, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Pregúntele al doctor
feria expositiva campamento de verano – 24 de abril
Visite las mesas para conocer más sobre los diversos campamentos de verano y los programas disponibles para su estudiante en las áreas límitrofes. Este evento tendrá lugar de 6 a 7:30 p.m. el 24 de abril de 2019, en el Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional del Distrito 54, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. feria expositiva campamento de verano
Regístrese visitando https://goo.gl/TB49x7. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Barb Velez al 847-357-5074 o spu@nullsd54.org. Por favor, dejar su nombre, información de contacto, número de participantes, número de niños necesitando cuidado de niños (gratis) y la escuela de su hijo/a. Hay interpretes disponibles pero deberá solicitar los mismos al registrarse.
Important Dates
4/8-IAR Testing Begins
4/9-PTA Meeting @6:00 p.m.
4/25-PTA Carnival Night 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2 – No School
Tuesday, April 2 is a non-attendance day for students and staff. School resumes on April 3.
Principal’s Message – March 22, 2019
What a great last week before break. We celebrated International Happiness Day with a wonderful assembly from BMX biker, Matt Wilhelm. The students loved watching his tricks and hearing his message about perseverance, being kind to others and how to stop bullying. We also had our annual Community Celebration on Thursday where we had 76 students win prizes for learning about good decision making and conflict resolution. I hope you have a great Spring Break and we look forward to seeing students back in April.
We use Twitter to share and celebrate the wonderful things happening at Muir. Please follow me@carolyn_allar and our Muir page @WeAreMuir54.
Spirit Days
Below are the Spirit Days for the rest of the year. We encourage all students to participate to show our unity! We Are Muir!
Wednesday, April 24-Sports Day
Wednesday, May 29-Mix and Match Day
21 Day Challenge
As a follow-up to Happiness Month, we will be kicking off our 21 day challenge beginning after Spring Break. Please see the attached documents for specific information for our challenge!
District 54 Education Foundation 2019 Memorial Grant applications
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.
Beca Conmemorativa del 2019 de la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54
La Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 ofrece orgullosamente subsidios conmemorativos para que los estudiantes del Distrito 54 cultiven un interés académico, cultural o deportivo. Las subvenciones están destinadas a niños de familias que enfrentan circunstancias financieras extenuantes.
Las solicitudes para las Becas Conmemorativas 2019 deben entregarse el viernes 3 de mayo al trabajador social de la escuela del niño. Haga clic en los enlace a continuación para obtener más información.
District 54 Summer Camps
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 spirit. Camp opportunities offer:
- A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1st through 8th 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 19th. Digital registration is available within Parent Portal and can be accessed through the following link – Summer Registration.
Summer of 54 – 2019 Camp Brochure.
Important Dates
3/25-3/29-Spring Break
4/1-School Resumes
4/2-No School-Election Day
4/8-IAR Testing Begins
4/9-PTA Meeting @6:00 p.m.