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News from Jane Addams School
December 5, 2023
Jane Addams Events and PTO News
Welcome December!
Winter has finally arrived and with it our students want to enjoy the snow and outdoor conditions. As a reminder, students need to dress for the weather. If students want to enjoy the snow they need to dress in the proper winter gear. This includes boots, snow pants, and winter coats. If the playground is icy or not safe we will have indoor recess. This may be necessary in addtion to the colder tempertaures. Thanks for your understanding.
Important Upcoming Dates:
December 7 - Picture Retake Day
December 7 - Dual Language Information Night @ Jane Addams 6:30
December 25 - January 5 - Winter Break
January 8: School Resumes
January 15 - No School
January 16 - Half Day (student dismissal is 10:35 am)
January 30 - Half Day (student dismissal is 10:35 am)
5th and 6th Grade Middle School Information Sessions
On January 24th, both 5th and 6th grade Jane Addams students will meet with Mr. Da Costa, the Principal from Winston Campus Junior High. Students will learn about the upcoming move to the Middle School for the 24-25 school year. Students hear about classes and will learn about the Middle School experience.
We are so proud of our students and know you may want to discuss any questions they have in advance with your child. We are looking forward to our first chance to discuss our questions here at Jane Addams on January 24th in this student informational session.
Dual Language Curriculum Night
Parents and students are invited to learn about specific methods used in Dual Language classrooms to build both Spanish and English Language Development. Teachers will model different lessons for families to experience!
We are developing high levels of language proficiency and literacy in Spanish and English, and we want to empower our families to support this at home.
When: Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Jane Addams Elementary,
1020 E. Sayles Dr, Palatine
PTO Updates
December 12th Dine and Share! Enjoy a no cook day at Lou Malnati's (287 N. Northwest Hwy. Palatine) to support our JA PTO! Order any time all day for carry out or delivery between 11:00 am-10:00 pm and use the code GRPRSFUND23 Lou Malnati’s Flier
Save the Date for the Family Dance! Save the date for the PTO Family Dance on Friday, February 2nd! More information to come!
Progress is always happening at JA!
Thank you to our staff and students who never stop working to improve! We are thankful for you every day!
We thank our families for supporting us!
Social-emotional learning is important to our success. Our classes support our learning and personal growth goals.
Did you know math is everywhere at Jane Addams?
These kindergarten students discuss and compare all the many ways geometry connects with our classroom.
Palatine Jaycee's STEM Fair Monday, December 11th
The Palatine Jaycees and are hosting their annual STEM Fair for local schools.
This year, the STEM fair will be at Lincoln Elementary School on Monday, December 11th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM and students from Jane Addams are invited to attend.
Included in the fair are STEM themed tables for students to learn, a 30 minute presentation by Mad Science Chicago, and door/raffle prizes for the children. Please use this link to pre-register with the Jaycees.
Kindergarten Information
Please join us to learn more about Dual Language Programming for potential incoming kindergarten students. An Informational meeting will be held at Jane Addams on February 1 from 6:30-8:30. The first hour of this meeting will be held in English and the second hour in Spanish. If you would like to learn more about our Dual Language program, please plan on attending and watch our Dual Language Informational Video.
Information for our students who are not interested in the Dual Program will be the following week, February 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 at Jane Addams. If you can not attend this event but are interested in a tour of the school, please reach out the the school office at 847-963-5000.
We will be available to answer any questions regarding registration at this time.
Jane Addams Spelling Bee
We are currently completing our classroom Spelling Bees for students in grades 4 - 6.
On Friday, December 15th we will be having a school Spelling Bee Assembly for these grade levels with classroom winners from all 4-6 classrooms.
The District Spelling Bee is Monday, February 7th at 7:00 pm at the Sundling Jr. High Auditorium. The Jane Addams school winner will represent Jane Addams against all District 15 school winners.
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Jane Addams Elementary School
Email: molinska@ccsd15.net
Website: www.ccsd15.net/JA
Location: 1020 East Sayles Drive, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-5000
Twitter: @AmyMolinsky