School News

It’s incredible to think that March is here. The days are getting longer, and the sun is shining brighter. Spring is definitely on the way. As we approach the conclusion of our 2nd trimester, progress reports will be viewable in Infinite Campus on March 21. We are proud of all that our students have achieved and hope you will celebrate your child's successes as well. If you have any questions about your student's overall progress, please contact your child's classroom teacher for more information. We appreciate your partnership and thank you for supporting your child as he/she learns and grows at MJ each day.

Our staff had an opportunity to engage in Professional Development during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 11. All staff participated in first aid training to better be able to respond to colleagues and students should they sustain an injury at school. Staff also discussed and created action plans around the needs of today's students in classrooms to best support these needs. It is fair to say that just as students expand their repertoire of knowledge and strategies, so do the adults. Finally, staff was afforded time to complete the 5 Essentials Survey. This survey gathers triangulated data from staff, students, and parents. Our staff and students have provided their perspective via the survery, and we hope you will take the opportunity to do so as well. Our ability to respond, grow, and make changes is only as good as the data we receive to drive our decisions and actions. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and we appreciate your feedback. The link for the parent survey is http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/.

• School starts each day at 8:25am. Thank you for making every effort to have your child arrive early enough to visit their locker and be in their classroom on time, ready to learn, by the sound of the bell.
• Our parking lot is a cell phone free zone. This is especially important at drop off and pick up times. There are many staff, students and parents navigating our small space in a short amount of time. Thank you for putting your phone aside to give full attention to your surroundings as you navigate the parking lot.
• Students continue to go outdoors for recess as often as possible. While 40 degrees feels balmy compared to the single digit readings we had previously, it is still cold and long pants and jackets are needed.
• Kindly avoid sending any glass containers to school in your child's lunchbox. If dropped, these containers will shatter. Plastic or metal containers ensure safer conditions for all.
• If your child arrives to school after 8:25am, they need to be signed in by an adult in the school office. Thank you for accompanying them in and signing them in.

- Show your love and say "I love you" often.

- Be available and spend distraction-free time together.
- Listen to them. Show them that you understand them with empathy.
- Set and clearly communicate healthy boundaries, rules and consequences.
- Create parent/child rituals together.
- Play together!

The Marion Jordan Choir, under the direction of Ms. Ashley Storinger, held a concert this month. Oh what a beautiful sound their voices made, and oh how their voices carried to fill the room with music. Keep up the good work, MJ Choir!

Spring is a great time to reinforce strong attendance habits. Every day in class is an opportunity for learning and growth. Even missing just a couple of days per month can impact a student’s progress.

Simple routines like consistent mornings and scheduling appointments outside school hours can help. Thank you for supporting your child’s success by making attendance a priority!

Grades 3-5

Speaker: Kristie Wurglitz

Date: March 20, (6-7 P.M.)

Location: Central Road Elementary

Grade K-2:

Speaker: Sheena Gunia

Date: April 23, (6-7 P.M.)

Location: Jane Addams

NSSEO's Parent Education Resource Center (PERC) is excited to host an amazing night filled with resources, networking, and support services.

Discover local and community organizations, educational tools, and essential services. Connect with local programs and other families who share your journey, and leave feeling empowered with new knowledge and resources! Don't miss this exciting evening of connection and support! We look forward to seeing you there.

For questions or to RSVP, please email Molly Dunne (mdunne@nsseo.org)

Purchase a ticket for the one-five Foundation's annual 50/50 Raffle for your chance to win up to $30,000! Proceeds benefit the Foundation's 2025 projects which support the entire District 15 community.

Each $100 ticket sold will earn one entry into the 50/50 raffle. Only 600 tickets will be sold so do not delay in purchasing what might just be the winning ticket.

Half of the money raised through the raffle (up to $30,000) will be donated to the one-five Foundation. The other half of the funds raised (up to $30,000) will be issued to the raffle winner. The cash prize will depend on the number of tickets sold. Prize money will be issued in a check and is subject to taxation. Last year’s winner won $16,450!

The live drawing will take place on March 17, 2025, at 12 PM on District 15’s Facebook page.

The winner must be at least 18 years old. If a child's name is drawn as the winner, a parent or guardian must claim the prize. The prize winner will be notified by phone and email. The prize winner must come forward within seven (7) days of the raffle drawing date. If the prize winner does not come forward, another name will be drawn. Raffle tickets are tax-deductible for those not selected as the prize winner.

Please join us to learn more about Dual Language Programming for potential incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-26 school year. Meetings will be held virtually in March:

• March 11 at 10:30 a.m. The link is here.

• March 13th at 6:30 p.m. The link is here.

• For detailed information about the Spanish Dual Language program for your Kindergarten student, please view the February 2025 Dual Language Presentation to Kindergarten Parents.

Please note the developmental screenings are by appointment only.

Friday, March 21 - KDG-Grade 5 Progress Reports posted in IC

March 24-28 - Spring Break - No School

Monday, March 31 - Back to School

Monday, March 31 - Special Education Parents Accessing Resources & Knowledge (SPARK) Event 7-8:30pm - Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Wednesday, April 9 - BOE Meeting @7:00pm Sundling

Thursday, April 10 - Kindergarten Welcome Night @ 6pm

WHO: Incoming Kindergarten students and their parents.

WHAT: Kindergarten Welcome Night

WHEN: Thursday, April 10th from 6-7PM

WHERE: Marion Jordan School 100 N. Harrison Road Palatine

Help us reach any families in your area that have incoming Kindergarten students starting with us for the 2025-26 school year. Spread the word!

• • Research shows that laughing together strengthens connections and builds stronger relationships. Here are 120 funny questions to ask your kids for guaranteed giggles.

District 15 SEL Website

Welcome to Marion Jordan Elementary School, Home of the Blue Jays!

We are located at 100 N. Harrison Ave. Palatine, IL 60067

Our main office phone number is 847-963-5500. Our Absence Line is 847-963-5501.

Principal: Mrs. Jennifer Grosch 847-963-5505 groschj@ccsd15.net

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Hillary Pruc 847-963-5504 pruch@ccsd15.net

School Office Staff: Ms. Jess Veltri 847-963-5580 veltrij@ccsd15.net and Mrs. Kelly Wallin 847-963-5503 wallink@ccsd15.net

School Nurse: Mrs. Brooke Buczkiewicz 847-963-5502 buczkieb@ccsd15.net