News from Carl Sandburg

October 18. 2024

Message from Mrs. Johansen

Dear Wildcat Community,

I have included a few updates in this newsletter for families.

Fall Fest: As you know, our annual PTSA Fall Fest is tonight from 4:30-6. Thank you to our amazing PTSA and all of their planning for this event. Also, sincere thanks to our custodial crew for their help with set up. It'll be a great event for all!
October Spirit Week: We are holding a Spirit Week during the week of October 28th. See the image below for the theme for each day, including Halloween. In Middle School, we do not have Halloween parties or dress up on Halloween costumes. If students choose to dress up, they will use the "Decades Day" theme for the day. In alignment with the D15 Food/Nutritional policy, students may not pass out candy or bring candy to school.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be held on November 25th and 26th. We have limited conference times and are dedicated to making sure we have crucial conversations with students and parents we really need to connect with. In the next week, we will begin contacting specific parents who we need to connect with regarding their student's progress in middle school so far. Please know, we are not able to have a conference with every parent given the limited time. However, we are always happy to have a conversation with parents regarding your child's progress at any time.
Support from our Student Services Team: Our Outreach For Assistance Form is for you to fill out if your family is in need of assistance. Please feel free to reach out to our CSMS clinician team with any questions. Our students have access to a form to discreetly request assistance from a clinician while in school, as well.

Wildcat Way Google Classroom: Did you know that we have a Wildcat Way Google Classroom that every staff member and student review each day? This is where our morning announcements are posted and ALL important announcements about clubs/intramurals/school activities are included. I encourage all parents to sit down with your student to review this google classroom with your child. You'll find tons of information on there that your student may forget to tell you because their day is SO busy!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Erika Johansen

Sandburg Principal

Congratulations to the 8th grade Wildcat Soccer Team! District Champs!

Veteran's Day- Monday, November 11th

Sandburg staff and students will be honoring Veteran's Day with an all school assembly on Monday, November 11th.

If you have a Veteran in your family, please consider completing this google form so that we can honor your family member.

If your Veteran is in the area and would like to come to Sandburg on November 11th, we would love to welcome him or her to our school for this assembly and a small reception afterward. Please indicate this on the google form and we will be in touch with security procedures on November 11th to allow for a smooth arrival.

Did you know? Regular school attendance boosts social skills and friendships.

Upcoming Dates to Remember

October 18th- PTSA Fall Fest @ Sandburg 4:30-6 pm
October 21st- Sandburg PTSA Virtual Meeting 6:00 pm
October 24th- Breaking Barriers Presentation- featuring Dr. Carmen Ayala (see image below)
October 25th- Marching band football game
October 26th- 8:00 am PSAT testing at RMHS
October 28th- 7pm RMHS Choral festival

Boys Basketball Season is almost here!

If your student would like to try out, please review this information and complete Steps 1 & 2 below. BOTH are due by 10/26/24 to be eligible for Boys Basketball tryouts.

STEP 1: Review the Information/Important Dates & Complete the BBB registration form linked at the top of the BBB information sheet.

STEP 2: Make sure your child has an updated physical on file in the SCHOOL OFFICE.

Physicals are considered current for 13 months prior to the start of the season. The physical will need to be dated 10/15/23 or later to be eligible for the boys basketball season. You can log on to Infinite Campus Family Portal to check the date of the physical currently on file.

Do not send physical forms to this email. School Nurse contact information is posted at the top of the information sheet.

Wrestling and Girls Volleyball- get those Physicals Ready!

Information & Registration for WRESTLING & GIRLS VOLLEYBALL will be sent out on December 5th. If you would like to try out for or join one of these sports, you will need a physical dated 12/1/23 or later - please plan ahead as you will need the physical on file in the school office right after Winter Break!

All Sports information is also posted on the CCSD15 Website

A Note from the Sandburg PTSA

We are excited to share the following events with you:

Friday, November 1st: Reflections projects due

Where to Submit: Bring your artwork and completed submission form to the front office. If you are turning in a musical composition or dance, email the video to sandburgptsa@gmail.com You MUST turn in a submission form and follow all of the rules of the Reflections Program.
Important Links:

This could be a wonderful opportunity for you to showcase your talent. We are looking forward to seeing your creative ideas come to life. Best of luck!
If you have any questions, please email sandburgptsa@gmail.com

Monday, November 11: Dine and Donate We're excited to let you know that our first Dine and Donate is coming up on November 11th at Fratello's!
Monday, December 2nd at 6pm:Next Meeting Our next meeting will be a social gathering where we’ll chat about exciting events coming up for the new year. We’d love for you to join us, and we’ll share more details soon!
Ongoing: WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE TIME TO JOIN PTA? If you can't find the time to volunteer, we’d love for you to consider becoming a member of the PTA and show your support through a financial contribution.Here’s the link to check out the options for signing up!

https://carlsandburgptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

We hope you're enjoying a cozy fall, and we truly appreciate your continued support!

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