Chute E-Blast!

8th Grade Graduation Picture Retakes will Tuesday, December 3rd. If you plan on taking retakes, please ensure you have your proofs undamaged. All students have received their proofs from their first period teacher. If you were absent, you will be called down that day to take your picture.

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

• 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
• 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30

Valid through 12/1/24

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

We are pleased to announce that this year we are taking our annual all-school field trip on December 18, 2024, to the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team Education Day. This trip is an exciting new opportunity and experience for our student body.

We will leave Chute around 9:30 am and return around 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18th. The trip cost is $30.00 and should be returned to your child’s PE teacher by Friday, December 13, 2024, along with the signed permission slip below. Please make checks payable to Chute Middle School.

The cost of the trip does NOT include lunch. A lunch can be brought into the stadium. A sack lunch will be provided for your child if indicated on the return slip. Concessions will be available. Cash is accepted at All-State Arena.

Chicago Wolves Game - All School Field Trip

If you have any questions or concerns, please call or text Mr. McHolland at 847-344-3610

District 65 is hosting a free Dental Clinic on Monday, December 16th for Chute Middle School students. Preferred Dentistry will perform a dental screening, cleaning, application of fluoride, and placement of sealants.

If you choose to participate in the Dental Clinic, all Dental Permission Slips must be returned to Chute Middle School by Tuesday, December 10th, if you want your child to receive the dental services.

If your child has not had a 6th grade dental exam, this will complete the requirement. This will also complete the 9th grade requirement for 8th graders.

PLEASE NOTE: If we have less than 40 participants, Preferred Dentistry will cancel the dental clinic at Chute.

Any questions, please contact the school nurse, Ana Rivera-Escobar, at 847-859-8608.

- The winter Concert is approaching, Wednesday December 11th at 7PM students should wear all black. The students call time is 6:30PM.

- Field Trip forms for Choral Day at ETHS, January 14th, were given out two weeks ago, ask your student for them so that they can be returned to Mr. P before Thanksgiving Break.

Advanced Music:

Field Trip forms for Choral Day at ETHS, January 14th, were given out two weeks ago, ask your student for them so that they can be returned to Mr. P before Thanksgiving Break.

If you turn in an IESA Sport Physical for any intramural sport such as basketball, please be mindful that they expire 13 months from the date completed by the physician. For example, if your student turned an IESA physical dated October 1st 2023, that physical form expires November 1st, 2024. That means that your child will be pulled from the sport until you have submitted an up to date IESA Sport Physical.

Any questions please contact the school nurse, Ana Rivera-Escobar at 847-859-8608

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Dec 5: Special Education Night Link

Jan 22 & 23: Course Request Night

IFIN Night Materials Link

Registration FAQs Link

Greetings from ETHS!

We are pleased to invite you to an information session here at the high school on Tuesday evening, December 10th, from 6- 7:30 pm to learn about AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), E/LEAD (Evanston Leadership Academy), and DSTM (Discovering Success Through Music). Each has its own set of eligibility criteria, admissions requirements, and points of focus; all of them are programs/classes that are designed to support students as they move through their high school experience at ETHS. Please take a look at the Academic Supports webpage for specific details about these special programs; we hope to see you in December!

Program Schedule

6:00- 6:30 pm: Pizza and Salad in E212; introductions of program faculty

6:30- 7:30 pm: Breakout groups to learn about AVID, E/LEAD, and DSTM.

AVID– A 4- year program with a 30- year track record of successful results, AVID prepares highly motivated students from the academic middle for college. Students in AVID attend a credit- bearing study skills/college prep course for all four years of high school, creating a community of scholarship. AVID students are responsible for keeping track of their academic progress, learning time management and critical thinking skills; AVID faculty focus on writing, collaboration, inquiry and reading skills, provide instruction in Cornell Notes, and work with students to learn and apply a variety of questioning methods. AVID students are invited to attend field trips to Midwest colleges and universities throughout four years of high school.

DTSM–D.S.T.M. is a 1 -year credit-bearing elective class at ETHS, open by invitation only to students who meet the academic requirements. Students earn 1 elective credit and 1 Fine Arts credit that can be used towards graduation requirements. The major goals of the course are to develop students who practice self-awareness and self-management skills, use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships, and cultivate decision-making skills that reflect thoughtful consideration in achieving their social, emotional, and academic goals.

E/LEAD– New to ETHS, E/LEAD is a 4- year, cohort- based “school within a school” program designed to guide students in leadership identity development, engage them in co- and extra curricular activities that enhance their academic experience, and prepare them to graduate with a robust post- secondary plan, whether in the world of work or continuing education. Participation in all four years is expected, as the Academy includes a required 4- year seminar advisory, as well as off campus and summer experiences designed to build leadership skills within this special community. Any student who meets the eligibility requirements may sign up to interview for a spot in the program.

Please use THIS FORM to RSVP so that we can plan accordingly for refreshments and seats! Any questions, please reach out to us!

Theresa Collins, Director of Student Academic Leadership Programs/Academic Supports

Keilan Bonner, AVID coordinator

Karla Clark, DSTM Founding Faculty

Kristina Madlangbayan (Assistant to the Director of Academic Supports) madlangbayank@eths202.org

Jennifer Corins (AVID program assistant) corinsj@eths202.org

As you likely know by now, middle school students will receive a standards based report card for the first time this fall.

Standards based grading allows for our educators to meet individualized learning needs. In the video below, you’ll hear from Tawana Stiff, a middle school math teacher at Nichols Middle School, on the standards based grading system’s ability to celebrate individual student growth and encourage them to continue in their learning.

Escuche a una maestra de secundaria hablar acerca de las calificaciones basadas en estándares

Como ya debe usted saber, los estudiantes de secundaria recibirán una boleta de calificaciones basada en estándares por primera vez este otoño.

Las calificaciones basadas en estándares permiten a nuestros educadores satisfacer las necesidades individualizadas de aprendizaje. En el video a continuación, usted escuchará a Tawana Stiff, maestra de matemáticas en la secundaria Nichols, hablar acerca de la habilidad del sistema de calificaciones basada en estándares para celebrar el crecimiento individual de los estudiantes y para motivarlos a que continúen aprendiendo.

Teacher Insights on Standards Based Grading, Tawana Stiff Discusses Individualized Education

Regular school attendance is essential for student success. When students are present and engaged in their learning, they are more likely to stay on track, remain motivated, and reach their full academic potential. That's why District 65 has set an attendance goal of 95% or better for each of our schools.

We understand that life can present unexpected challenges, but the importance of students attending school regularly and on time cannot be overstated. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, can significantly impact a child's educational progress.

If your child needs to miss school, please call your child’s school to report the absence by 10 a.m. Learn more about D65 attendance reporting and procedures

The district would like your feedback regarding changes to assessments. Please read through the New Assessment slideshow and then fill out the Feedback Form by December 5th. If you have any questions, please email Donna Cross at crossd@district65.net.

It’s hard to believe, but cooler temps are on the way! Please consider donating gently used (or new if possible!) coats, gloves, hats and scarves. ESCCA is also in need of gently used clothing that meets these guidelines. All donations will be offered to D65 children in need through ESCCA’s shop at JEH. Items can be dropped off at the drive-up bin on the west side JEH (1500 McDaniel) or in the bin in the Chute lobby.

You can also support ESCCA by shopping ESCCA's Amazon Wishlist.

Interested in volunteering at least 4 times a year with ESCCA? We are in need of a few more Supervisors (college age or older, see flyer) and provide training and a flexible schedule. Email maryshawcox@gmail.com if interested!

If you would like to learn more about accessing ESCCA’s services, please contact Mr. Mac at mchollandj@district65.net, Ms. Harned at harneda@district65.net, or Ms. Love at loven@district65.net.

Stage Crew will meet on Tuesday December 3rd, 3:15-4:15 in the auditorium. Please see the Google Classroom for more details or email Ms. McGuire (mcguirej@district65.net) with any questions.

Meets Wednesdays!

Is your student interested in performing or what it takes to put on a show? Drama club is open to all students! Students play theater games, talk about plays, and produce a student-driven show for the Spring! Please contact Ms. Dardai at dardaid@district65.net if you have any questions. Students can just show up or stop by Ms. Dardai's room (110) to find out more information. Late bus is available.

Attention students and families!

Chute Middle School's first Star Wars Club meeting will be held on select Thursdays for the rest of the year in room 324. If you're a fan of the galaxy far, far away, this club is for you! To sign up for more information and stay updated, join our Google Classroom using the code "tvlbrlr." We look forward to seeing you there!

Come join Green STEAM Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm in Room 313! Green STEAM connects Chute's garden with science, technology, engineering, art and math. We do sustainability projects, garden, cook delicious recipes with food we grew, do experiments, and create art. This school year we will be designing and making a mural for our butterfly garden next to the parking lot!