Dear Wildcat Community,

I have included a few updates in this newsletter for families.

• Kudos to our Musical Groups: Congratulations to our Wildcat musicians! Over the past few weeks, our students involved in chorus, band, and orchestra have all had performances! I've received many compliments from the directors and audience members about how well-behaved and engaged our students were during each of the performances. That makes me so proud! Sincere thanks to Mrs. Kurka, Ms. Martinez, and Mr. Photopoulos for their hard work in preparing our musicians for these performances.

• School Musical: Is your student interested in being a part of a school musical? I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that we will have a school musical this year at Sandburg! Students can be involved in a musical at any level: performer, stage crew, advertising, artistry, etc. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

• Academic Support at Sandburg: We have opportunities for academic support at Sandburg! This week, we started our math support after school. See the image below for more information. Twice a week, we offer lunch time study hall for students who would like a quiet place to work in a classroom during the lunch period. Our students participating in the Multi-lingual program have an opportunity for after school language support that is led by two of our Multilingual teachers.

• Yearbooks: Our annual Sandburg yearbook is now on sale. All ordering is online and the cost is $16.00. ybpay.com Code: 14798525 The deadline for ordering is March 21st.

• Parent/Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be held on November 25th and 26th. We have limited conference times and are dedicated to making sure we have crucial conversations with students and parents we really need to connect with. This week, we have sent invitations to the families we need to set a conference meeting with. In the coming week, we will open up the schedule for other conference requests. Please know, we are not able to have a conference with every parent given the limited time. However, we are always happy to have a conversation with parents regarding your child's progress at any time.

• Parents of students with IEPs/504s: On November 6th at 5:30 pm, Winston Campus is having a presentation for parents on how to participate in the process, understand your parent rights, and support your child. More information can be found at this link HERE.

• D15 Special Olympics: If your child is interested in being apart of the D15 Special Olympics team, please see this FLYER for more information.

• Thanksgiving Meal Assistance: From the Buehler YMCA: Thanks to a generous donation from Jason's Foods Inc., the Buehler YMCA will be distributing 400 turkeys to help make your holiday season a little brighter. It’s our pleasure to invite you and your family to pick up a turkey on Friday, November 15, between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. See the flyers below for more information.

• Support from our Student Services Team: Our Outreach For Assistance Form is for you to fill out if your family is in need of assistance. Please feel free to reach out to our CSMS clinician team with any questions. Our students have access to a form to discreetly request assistance from a clinician while in school, as well.

• CSMS Family Outreach for Assistance Form

• CSMS Student Services Department

Have a wonderful weekend!

Erika Johansen

Sandburg Principal

Sandburg staff and students will be honoring Veteran's Day with an all school assembly on Monday, November 11th.

If you have a Veteran in your family, please consider completing this google form so that we can honor your family member.

If your Veteran is in the area and would like to come to Sandburg on November 11th, we would love to welcome him or her to our school for this assembly and a small reception afterward. Please indicate this on the google form and we will be in touch with security procedures on November 11th to allow for a smooth arrival.

• November 5th- No School- Election Day
• November 7th- Picture Retake Day
• November 8th- Last day of 1st quarter
• November 11th- Veterans Day Assembly AM
• November 11th- PTSA Dine and Share at Fratello's
• November 13th- D15 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm
• November 18th- Wildcat Jazz Band and Chorus Concert 6:00 pm (@ CS)
• November 19th- RMHS Strings Concert 7:00 pm (@ RMHS)
• November 20th- RMHS Band Concert 7:00 pm (@ RMHS)
• November 25th and 26th- No School- Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
• November 27th-December 1- No School- Thanksgiving Break

Information & Registration for WRESTLING & GIRLS VOLLEYBALL will be sent out on December 5th. If you would like to try out for or join one of these sports, you will need a physical dated 12/1/23 or later - please plan ahead as you will need the physical on file in the school office right after Winter Break!

All Sports information is also posted on the CCSD15 Website

Erika Johansen- Principal (johansee@ccsd15.net)

Miguel Hernandez- Assistant Principal (hernanm2@ccsd15.net)

Anthony DeFeo- Special Education Coordinator (defeoa@ccsd15.net)

Anne Carter- Secretary (cartera@ccsd15.net)

Dianne Barajas- Clerical Secretary (barajasd@ccsd15.net)

Trina Annerino- Nurse (annerink@ccsd15.net)

Email: johansee@ccsd15.net
Website: https://www.ccsd15.net/CS
Location: 2600 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-7800
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