Wildcat Weekly Update

Medinah Middle School

700 East Granville Avenue

Roselle, IL 60172

630-893-3838

MMS Website

Dear Medinah Middle School Families,

Next week, students will be taking the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for grades 6-8 on March 24, 25, and 26. This assessment provides valuable insight into student progress in Math and English Language Arts, helping us identify strengths and areas for growth. To support your child in feeling confident and prepared, here are a few key tips:

✅ Get plenty of rest – A good night’s sleep helps with focus and performance.
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast – Nutritious food fuels the brain for better concentration.
✅ Arrive on time – Being present and prepared reduces stress.
✅ Stay positive – Encourage your child to take their time, do their best, and approach the test with confidence.

Your encouragement and support at home make a big difference!

Additionally, we want to remind students of the importance of following our

Medinah Code of Conduct:

We are safe.

We are caring.

We are respectful.

We are responsible.

These values help create a positive learning environment for everyone. Whether in the classroom, hallways, or online, we encourage all students to demonstrate kindness, responsibility, and respect toward their peers and teachers.

As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving digital world, I also want to emphasize the importance of monitoring your child’s use of social media. While technology provides many benefits, it also presents challenges. We encourage you to have open conversations about responsible use, privacy settings, and the impact of their online interactions. Regularly checking in, setting boundaries, and reinforcing positive digital citizenship will help ensure their safety and well-being.

Lastly, we value your feedback in helping us improve our school! Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey, which provides important insights into our school's strengths and areas for growth. Your input is essential in shaping our school improvement efforts. You can access the survey at http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Natalie Czarnecki

Executive Principal

Medinah Middle School

Students will be going outside for PE, weather permitting. Please make sure your student has an extra sweatshirt and/or sweatpants to keep at school in case the weather is a little chilly.

Volleyball schedule click here

Spirit Week March 24-March 28th

Monday, March 24th-Wednesday, March 26th

• IAR testing

Thursday, March 27th

• BOE Meeting 7pm - MIS

Friday, March 28th

• Half Day - 11:45am dismissal
• 8th Grade Baby pictures due to Mrs. Wortsman @ jwortsman@medinah11.org

Monday, March 31st - Friday, April 4th

• Spring Break

Wednesday, April 9th

• 8th Grade ISA testing

Thursday, April 10th

• 8th Grade ISA testing
• Early Dismissal - 2pm

Friday, April 18th

• No School

Schools across Illinois are participating in the Tenth annual 5Essentials Survey of Learning Conditions: Organizing Schools for Improvement this past academic year.​​ This survey generates valuable data​ that districts can use to guide their ongoing efforts to improve schools and to offer students an excellent education. The survey is another improvement tool that allows districts and the state to share data as a means to inform parents and community members about the school’s learning environment. Please click the link below to take the survey.

Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Deadline for the survey closes March 28, 2025.

This year, we are going to add something fun to the yearbook. We are going to include baby pictures of 8th graders and see if your friends can guess who is who. It's always fun to see if we can recognize you! You can email your baby picture to Mrs.Wortsman at jwortsman@medinah11.org or bring the picture to her with your name on the back. She will scan it and return it to you. Please submit your picture by March 28 to have it included in the yearbook.

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Homework help will be available starting next week, Monday-Thursday after school 3:30-4:15pm, and Math only - Tuesday/Thursday mornings 8-8:30am