Wolverine Weekly

Address: 7N330 Medinah Rd., Medinah, IL 60157

Website: Medinah Intermediate School Website

Phone Number: 630-529-6105

Fax Number: 630-539-3812

Principal: Mrs. Natalie Czarnecki- nczarnecki@medinah11.org

Dean: Mr. Matt Boeing- mboeing@medinah11.org

School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

MySchoolBucks Parent Help Line: 855-832-5226

Monday-3/3

No School- C. Pulaski Day

Tuesday-3/4- A Day:

“Cozy up with a good book” PJ day!

Girls on the Run Starts! Click here for Schedule

Report cards go home 📩

Wednesday-3/5- B Day

“College Ready!” Wear your favorite College gear”

Thursday- 3/6- C Day

“Read my shirt day” Wear a shirt people have to read.

Girls on the Run 🏃🏻‍♀️

Friday-3/7- D Day

“Reading is no sweat” Wear a sweat set!

Medinah PTO Fun Fair- Purchase Tickets HERE

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we begin the third trimester, we are continuing to reinforce positive behavior expectations throughout our school. This trimester, our focus will be on ensuring a respectful and enjoyable lunchroom experience for all students.

To support this, we are introducing a new lunchroom procedure that includes a Lunchroom Behavior Reset Form. This form outlines the expectations for lunchtime behavior, which will be reviewed with students during a special presentation on Tuesday. If a student has difficulty following these expectations, the form will be sent home for a parent or guardian’s signature. The following day, the student will have a chance to reset and review lunchroom expectations with a staff member while completing the form.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and respectful atmosphere in the lunchroom, where all students can enjoy their meals in a positive environment. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations at home.

Thank you for partnering with us in making our school community the best it can be!

Mr. Mark Dwyer

madwyer@medinah11.org

Interim Dean of Students

Opens Feb. 18, 2025 and closes March 28, 2025

Click Here to Take the Survey

Dear Medinah Intermediate Families,

Students and staff are working hard as we continue our journey of learning and growth! One important focus this next month is preparing for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for grades 3-5, which will take place on March 24, 25, and 26. The IAR is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress in Math and English Language Arts, helping us understand their strengths and areas for growth.

To help your child feel confident and prepared, here are a few tips:

✅ Encourage practice – Students can explore sample questions and online tools at IAR Practice Tests.
✅ Support healthy habits – A good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast can make a big difference!
✅ Promote a positive mindset – Remind your child that doing their best is what matters most.

We are so proud of our students for their dedication in the classroom, motivation to continue completing homework, and commitment to reading at home—all great ways to continue preparing and showing what they know!

We appreciate your partnership in making sure our students are ready and confident for testing. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Natalie Czarnecki
Medinah Intermediate School

Thursday 3/13:

Early Dismissal 2pm- Call the office before 12:30 for any dismissal changes

Spring Picture Day! 📸

March 24th-26th IAR Testing (all grades)

Thursday 3/27:

Kona Ice 10:30-11:15 -Medinah Wellness🧊

PTO Meeting 6:15pm MIS

BOE Meeting 7pm MIS

Friday 3/28:

Half day 11:45 Dismissal- Call the office before 10:30 for any dismissal changes

Office Staff Contact Information:

Michelle Reyes- mireyes@medinah11.org

Shelly Sitarski- Secretary- misitarski@medinah11.org

• Students can be dropped off at school any time after 8:20 am.
• Please make sure to label your child’s coats, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, etc. We want to be able to get them back to them when they are left in the lunchroom and outside.
• If you are coming into Medinah Intermediate, you MUST bring a valid driver's license or state ID card to the main office before entering into the building
• Send a note to school or email the office and your child’s teacher if…..

· He / She has any daily pick changes

· He / She is being picked up by someone other than who is on the pick-up list

· He / She is leaving school early

· As always if your child will be absent, please call the office-630-529-6105.

• Please call the office by 2:00 p.m. for any pickup changes. On Early Dismissal Days, please call before 12:30pm. On Half Day Dismissal please call before 10:30 a.m.

• When dropping off your child after the start of the school day or if picking them up before dismissal please scan the QR code with your phone located in the vestibule window for the Student Sign-In/Out Form

mireyes@medinah11.org & misitarski@medinah11.org

3rd Grade

1st Recess- 11:20 a.m. -11:50 a.m.

1st Lunch-11:50 a.m. -12:10 p.m.

5th Grade

2nd Recess: 11:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

2nd Lunch-12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.

4th Grade

3rd Recess: 12:10 p.m. -12:40 p.m.

3rd Lunch: 12:40 p.m. -1:00 p.m.

📝Student Council- Friday before school- arrive at 8:00AM- Begins: Friday October 18th- Click here for schedule

🎥Digital Media Club-Wednesdays during 5th grade Recess

🦺5th Grade Service Worker

🎵5th Grade Choir- 11:45-12:15pm in Music Room

🏀5th Grade Basketball: Thursdays 8am-8:40am

Session 1: January 23rd- January 30th- Break (6 weeks while Mr. Boeing welcomes a new child)

Session 2: Resumes April 10th- May 22nd

🧪5th Grade STEM Club-Wednesdays 12/18- 3/12 (No Meeting 12/25 or 1/1)- Click here for schedule & Additional Make up dates

🏃🏻‍♀️Girls On the Run (GOTR)- Practices run Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-5PM (See Schedule for specific dates) Click here for schedule

🎺MIS Band 2024-2025-Click Here

🧠Brain Boosters: Click Here for Schedule or Click here to SIGN UP

Healthy Snacks

Just a reminder please make sure your child brings a healthy snack every day. Examples could be fruit, granola bars, Made Goods, crackers, cheese sticks, etc……

Quest Lunch:

Lunch orders will always be due the Wednesday one week prior. Their student ID is located on the chromebook on the tech card. Please when ordering online with Quest you completely check out and make sure you receive an email confirmation-To Order and view menu- Click Here

My School Bucks:

District 11 has a new 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 630-529-6105.

First Student Bus:

If it is before or after school hours and had questions you can call First Student Bus at 847-352-7900.