Wildcat Weekly Update

Medinah Middle School

700 East Granville Avenue

Roselle, IL 60172

630-893-3838

630-529-6304 Fax

MMS Website

Dear Medinah Middle School Families,

Throughout this next month, our students and staff continue working hard to meet academic goals and prepare for upcoming assessments. One key focus this month is the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for grades 6-8, which will take place on March 24, 25, and 26. This assessment provides valuable insight into students' progress in math and English Language Arts, helping us identify strengths and areas for growth.

• To help students feel confident and prepared, here are a few key reminders:
  Practice makes progress – Students can explore sample questions and online tools at IAR Practice Tests.

• Stay balanced – Getting enough sleep, eating well, and managing stress can make a big difference in performance.

• Give it your best effort – Encourage your child to take their time, stay focused, and approach the test with a positive mindset.

We are proud of our students for their commitment to learning, responsibility in completing assignments, and dedication to personal growth. Continuing to engage in class discussions, seek help when needed, and develop strong study habits will not only prepare them for the IAR but also for long-term academic success. Additionally, participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports helps build important skills like time management and perseverance.

We appreciate your support in ensuring students are prepared and confident. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership!

Natalie Czarnecki

Executive Principal

Medinah Middle School

Volleyball schedule click here

Friday, February 21st

• Intent to Enroll for 2025/2026 School Year Due. Please click here to fill out the form
• Trimester 2 ends

Wednesday, February 26th

• 8th Grade Graduation pictures, see flyer below

Friday, February 28th

• No School - Institute Day

Monday, March 3rd

• No School - Casimir Pulaski Day

Thursday, March 13th

• Early Dismissal - 2pm

Friday, March 28th

• Half Day - 11:45am dismissal

Monday, March 31st - Friday, April 4th

• Spring Break

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.

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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

Jazz band will rehearse each Thursday from 3:30-4:15pm and 2:00-2:45pm on Early Dismissal Days

Craft Club will meet every Monday from 3:30-4:15pm

Digital Media Club will meet Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8am in the LMTC.

Wednesday - 3:30-4:15pm

Board Game club is on Thursdays 3:30-4:30 in room 120

If you are dropping off or picking up your student(s) please remember that you must follow the drop off/pick up procedure. Following this procedure ensures student safety. Cars may NOT pull into the front parking lot after 8am in the morning or after 3pm in the afternoon. Please use the east side drive next to the basketball courts, loop around the back parking lot and drop off your student(s) near the basketball courts from the passenger side door. Students should not be arriving at school before 8:15 AM, School starts promptly at 8:35am Please contact the office with any questions.

• Attendance Reminder If your student is going to be absent please call the Middle School office at 630-893-3838 as soon as possible. When you leave a message on the attendance line please say your child’s name, a detailed reason for their absence and a number you can be reached at for any questions.
• Please note, Middle School begins promptly at 8:38am, you are tardy after the 8:40am bell. Please click here for Tardy Policy

Health Office Contacts:

• District Nurse, Renee Wesley–rewesley@medinah11.org

• Health Office Assistant, Ewelina Korzeniewski–ewkorzeniewski@medinah11.org

Required Health Forms:

• 6th Grade & ALL NEW STUDENTS: Physical, Dental, & Vision

• If your child will be participating in Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading or Track they will need a current physical on file before trying out for the team.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All students must be registered for school to create a MyMeals account.
• You will need to put in your students ID number.
• Please create your account to order milk only or lunches each week.
• Lunch orders for the following week will always be due the Wednesday prior.
• PLEASE NOTE: Approved Free and/or reduced lunch participants still need to register and order their meals and/or milk using the MyMeals program. Only those eligible and who have placed an order via MyMeals will receive a free or reduced meal. (SEE BELOW FOR THE FREE/REDUCED APPLICATION).

Please click the links below to learn more about MyMeals registration and ordering.

• Quest Flyer.pdf

• Quest - Parent Letter 2024.pdf

• Quest - Parent Letter 2024 SPANISH.pdf

All households are encouraged to apply for meal and milk benefits. Please click here to apply English / Spanish form. Please bring the filled-out forms to your students school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications

My School Bucks:

District 11 has an online fee payment system called My School Bucks (MSB)-Click Here

Parent MSB Help line: 855-832-5226

MSB is a user-friendly, online payment system with a single sign-on. You can create an account, add your student(s), and see ALL of your students in one account.

If you need your child's student ID it is located on their chromebook on the tech card or you can call the office at 630-893-3838