Freedom Families,

This past week, we had the pleasure of welcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from both FMS and HMS as they showcased their incredible work in our Science Showcase! It was inspiring to see the creativity and dedication our students put into their projects. Congratulations to our winning 8th-grade groups, who received tickets to Great America for their outstanding work!

As we approach mid-February, we are beginning preparations for IAR testing. Please remember that all students will need USB-C headphones for testing. Ensuring they have these ready will help create a smooth testing experience.

Also, a quick reminder that there is no school on Monday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday!

Thank you for your continued support.

Have a great week!

Enrique Ojeda – Principal – eojeda1@bsd100.org

Brian Conant- Assistant Principal - bconant@bsd100.org

2/17- Presidents' Day (No School)

2/25-Teacher Institute (No school for students)

3/3-Casmir Pulaski Day

This week in Ms. Durczak's and Ms. Belkov's World Cultures and Social Justice classes at both Freedom and Heritage, at least 300 valentines were made by their students to give to detained migrant children. The children received the cards last Saturday, accompanied by adults presenting them and singing songs in their honor. Big thanks to both Ms. Belkov and Ms. Durczak's 6-8th grade classes; they did a great job in letting detained children know that they are loved!

Jasmine displays a positive attitude when participating in class and she is a role model for her peers. She is always willing to help a classmate learn a new skill during class. Jasmine also displays determination and persistance when completing her own assignments. She is comfortable asking questions and she learns from her mistakes. Jasmine gets along with all of her classmates and she has proven to be a leader while working in groups or participating during class discussions.

Nubia has been a rock star since day 1 in our math class. She consistently participates in whole class discussions along with collaborating with her shoulder partner. The standard that she holds herself to, is one to be marveled at. Nubia continues to challenge herself to learn something new every class, and apply it, along with doing work outside of class to accelerate her skills. It's an honor to teach a young woman who takes such pride in her work, creates beautiful projects, and wants best for her classmates.

When I think of what I would want in a student, Codie is one of the first people that comes to mind. He always works hard, always participates, and is always genuinely curious. He is willing to help his peers when they are struggling and stays positive even when he is challenged. Codie comes to school each day with a positive attitude and spreads a joy for learning wherever he goes. Codie is a great example of what it means to be a positive community member, I am so proud of his growth this year.

Rosalie Morales is an excellent leader and works well with others in class. She is always prepared and gives her best effort in all activities. She is very helpful and a pleasure to have in class

Awarded to each athlete for their effort, attitude, and performance in practices and games for that month

Please consider joining the PTSA at Freedom Middle School. The PTSA is a membership based advocacy association that builds community between schools and families. Join today to have your voice heard! The PTSA is for everyone! Parents, guardians, students, and teachers are all welcome to join. No commitment is required! If you want to volunteer, that’s great, but your support as a member is enough. Studies have shown that students who attend schools with a PTSA have higher rates of academic success, and the more members in the PTSA, the higher the overall success!

Por favor considere unirse al PTSA en Freedom Middle School. El PTSA es una asociación de apoyo con base de miembros que crea comunidad entre las escuelas y las familias. ¡Únase hoy para que su voz sea escuchada! ¡El PTSA es para todos! Los padres, los guardianes, los estudiantes, y los maestros son todos bienvenidos a unirse. No se requiere ningún compromiso. Si usted quiere ser voluntario, eso es genial, pero su apoyo como miembro es suficiente. ¡Los estudios han demostrado que Los estudiantes que asisten a escuelas con un PTSA tienen mayores probabilidades de éxito académico, y cuantos más miembros en el PTSA, mayor será el éxito en general!

Students will wear P.E. uniforms beginning August 29th. P.E. uniforms are for sale in the Freedom Office.

Los estudiantes comenzarán a usar P.E. uniformes el 29 de agosto .Los uniformes de educación física están a la venta en la Oficina de Freedom.

• PE Shirt/Camisa de educación física - $10
• PE Shorts/Pantalones cortos de educación física- $15
• Sweatshirt with no hood/Sudadera sin capucha - $20
• Sweatpants/Pantalones deportivos- $20

Please use the Stop!t App to report bulling anonymously. Students can use it to report behaviors they see in person or online.

Utilice la aplicación Stop!t para denunciar el acoso de forma anónima. Los estudiantes pueden usarlo para informar los comportamientos que ven en persona o en línea.

Email: eojeda1@bsd100.org
Website: freedom.bsd100.org
Location: 3016 Ridgeland Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States
Phone: 708-795-5800
Facebook: facebook.com/freedomD100
Twitter: @freedomD100