News from Carl Sandburg Junior High
August 11, 2023
Walk Your Schedule Day
Students will not receive locker assignments until the first day of school. So, please leave your school supplies at home.
Monday, Aug 14, 2023, 12:00 PM
Carl Sandburg Junior High School, Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
A Note from Mrs. Johansen
Dear Sandburg Families,
It's hard to believe school is starting next week! Much of this newsletter will be a repeat of information from August 1st. However, there are some updates. Please take a minute to review the information so you are ready for next week.
We hope to see everyone at Walk Your Schedule on Monday the 14th. We will host a more informal opportunity to walk your child's schedule on Monday, August 14th from 4-5. Sandburg staff will not be in the building at this time. Mr. West and I will be available to greet students and parents.
School supply lists can be located at this SITE. We recommend that students just come to school on Day #1 with their Chromebook, notebook, and a writing utensil. We'll help them get acclimated and help them prepare for what they will need moving forward.
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.
Transportation information should be updated in Campus Parent later on today.
Have a great weekend!
Erika Johansen
Sandburg Principal
Welcome to NEW Wildcat Staff Members!
Mr. Adam West- Assistant Principal
Mr. Anthony DeFeo- Student Services Coordinator
Ms. Elizabeth Fisk- 8th grade ELA
Mrs. Tracy O'Malley- Library Innovation Teacher
Ms. Jill Conrad- Bilingual Teacher
Mrs. Liz Knoeppel- STEM and Scholars Teacher
Mrs. Catrina Fodor- LEAP Program Teacher
Mrs. Stacy Spiropoulos- Counselor
Ms. Angelique Masellis- CLR Instructional Coach
Officer Riley- School Resource Officer
D15 Cell Phone Policy
Student possession and/or use of cell phones and other electronic devices while at school is governed by Board of Education Policy 7:190 Student Behavior.
Sandburg students may bring cell phones and wireless earbuds to school, but they will must be placed in their lockers at all times during the school day.
Sandburg students will be reminded of this expectation in their first period classes each day. If a student does not follow this expectation, parents will also be notified and may even need to come pick up their child’s phone if this issue continues. After repeated reminders, students may earn a lunch detention or after school detention. We also have cell phone lockers in the office where student cell phones will be housed during the day if this becomes a continued concern.
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!
Entry and Exit Procedures
All Visitors to the building must come in Door 1 to request entrance into the main office.
Building Entry
All students will enter the building at 7:20 each day. Those who want to eat breakfast will go to the cafeteria. Everyone else goes directly to their first period classes. Staff will be available to supervise all students who are in the hallways and in the cafeteria.
Students who ride the bus to school will enter and exit at Door 7 at the back of the school. Students who have special transportation routes will enter and exit at Door 1.
Car Riders
Students who are dropped off or picked up at school will enter/exit the building at Door 1 at the front of the school off Martin Avenue. Our parking lot was redone last summer. Please review the drawing below to see the drop off/pick up routines.
Walkers
Students who walk to and from school can enter and exit at Door 1 or Door 7.
Bike Riders
Students who ride their bikes to and from school can enter and exit at Door 1 or Door 7. We have bike racks at the front and the back of the school.
Sandburg staff will be supervising the student entry/exit procedures to ensure the students are safe, the flow of traffic is continuous, and our building remains secure.
Parent Orientation
Thursday, Sep 7, 2023, 06:00 PM
Carl Sandburg Junior High School, Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Breakfast/Lunch Programs
Carl Sandburg is eligible to participate in the National School Breakfast and School Lunch Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
What does this mean?
All enrolled students will receive a free breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household. Your child(ren) will be able to participate without having to pay a fee, but we ask that you still complete the Fee Waiver form here to determine if your family qualifies for other financial assistance such as school fees, athletic, and activity fee waivers. Again, completing the application is still necessary for other programs and assists with funding for educational programs in District 15.
If you have any questions about this communication or anything as it relates to Nutrition Services, please visit our website or contact Nutrition Services at (847) 963-3929. We are here to help ensure our students get the nutrition they need so they are able to focus on learning.
Breakfast Procedures
If students would like to each breakfast at school, they come in the building when they get to school and go directly to the cafeteria. We will have supervisors there to make sure students are safely eating their breakfast in the cafeteria.
Lunch Procedures
For the first quarter, all students will sit with their first period classes for lunch. We will have tables reserved for each class. After first quarter, students will be able to choose their seating arrangements in the cafeteria.
A note from the Sandburg PTSA
Monday, August 14th at 6 pm: Join us for the first PTSA meeting of the school year in the library! PTSA is a great way to meet other parents and stay up to date on events like Back to School Blast, Fall Festival, Winter Warm Up, WOW Career Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Eighth Grade Celebration.
Whether or not you are able to attend, 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. 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.
A note from the Sandburg Health Office
Hello!
Here is a friendly reminder about Health office requirements as we start the school year.
- Annual health examinations are required for interscholastic sports participation. Physical exams are required- before trying out- for participation in an interscholastic sport. The exam form, completed and signed by a doctor, must be dated within 13 months prior to the start of practice or tryouts, and on file in the school nurse's office. Physical forms are available in the school office, online, and here: Certificate of Child Health Examination.
- All students new to District 15 will require a current physical exam with all immunizations up to date (Certificate of Child Health Examination), and students new to the State of Illinois will require an eye examination. This form is available in the school office, online, and here: State of Illinois Eye Examination Report.
- All students must provide proof of immunizations by October 15, 2022, or the student will be excluded from school. The list of current immunizations can be found on the district website here: IDPH Health Requirements.
- Students with health conditions such as asthma, epilepsy/seizures, severe allergies, and diabetes require the emergency action plan completed by their physician along with the Medication Administration Forms, signed by the physician and parent, for any medications required at school. Please bring all forms and medications on or before the first day of school.
If you have any questions regarding the above requirements, you may reach me at annerink@ccsd15.net. I will be back in the office next week to answer any phone calls.
Stay safe and we will see you soon!
Trina Annerino
Sandburg Nurse
847-963-7802
Fall Sports Information
LINK: Interscholastic Sports at Sandburg
7th grade coach: Mr. Schmidt
8th grade coach: Ms. Heintz
Registration Deadline- August 18th
7th grade tryouts: Wednesday, August 23rd & Thursday, August 24th (2:15-4:00)
8th grade tryouts: Monday, August 21st & Tuesday, August 22nd (2:15-4:00)
1st Practice: Monday, August 28th (2:15-4:00)
D15 Tournament - October 11-12
Rain Dates: October 16-17
7th grade coach: Mrs. Olson
8th grade coach: Mr. Pederson
Registration Deadline- August 18th
7th grade tryouts: Wednesday, August 23rd & Thursday, August 24th (2:15-4:00)
8th grade tryouts: Monday, August 21st & Tuesday, August 22nd (2:15-4:00)
1st Practice: Monday, August 28th (2:15-4:00)
D15 Tournament - October 16-17
Coaches: Mr. Tobin, Mr. Hanson, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Buelow
Registration Deadline- August 22nd
Last Day to Join is August 29th
1st Practice: Tuesday, August 23rd (2:15-4:00)
D15 Meet - October 18
* Please note that times/dates are subject to change. Students should look for more information on announcements, flyers, and sign up opportunities during the first few days of school!
If a student is cut from a fall sport they can still participate in Cross Country following tryouts.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- August 14th, 15th, 16th- August Institute Days/No Student Attendance
- August 14th- 12:00-12:45 Walk Your Schedule
- August 14th- 4:00 Building open for an additional Walk Your Schedule
- August 14th- 6:00 pm- In-Person PTSA meeting in the library
- August 17th- First Day of School- Full day of School 7:35-2:15
- September 4th- Labor Day- No School
- September 8th- Parent Orientation
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