Dear 8th grade DL Parents,

Your child will complete LAS Links in the next two weeks, 10/28 through 11/8, a district-mandated assessment that measures Spanish language proficiency and provides a point of reference for students to pursue the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy once they graduate from high school.

Students should always bring to school the following:

1. A fully charged Chromebook

2. Their charger

3. A positive attitude

Also, please ensure that students are well-rested to perform at their best.

We need you #ALLIN

Go, go, Warriors.

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Estimados padres de estudiantes de 8vo grado en el Programa Dual,

En las próximas dos semanas, del 28 de octubre al 8 de noviembre, su hijo completará LAS Links, una evaluación obligatoria del distrito que mide el dominio del idioma español y que proporciona un punto de referencia para que los estudiantes obtengan el Sello de Alfabetización Bilingüe de Illinois una vez que se gradúen de la escuela secundaria.

Los estudiantes siempre deben traer a la escuela lo siguiente:
1. Un Chromebook completamente cargado
2. Su cargador
3. Una actitud positiva

Además, asegúrese de que los estudiantes descansen bien para rendir al máximo.

Te necesitamos #ALLIN
Go, go, Warriors.

Link: https://www.vipis.com/group/3b992f21/abbott-middle-school

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Dear U-46 Parents and Guardians,

This school year, we are introducing a fall Student Equity and Inclusion Survey that asks 5th through 12th graders to tell us how well they feel included and represented in our U-46 schools. This survey typically takes place in the Spring only, but this year, we are looking to administer the survey in the Fall as well.

The student feedback will provide invaluable insights into their experiences and how to improve and adapt our district to better meet their needs. The survey asks essential questions about diversity and inclusion, cultural awareness and action, and our students’ sense of belonging. If a student doesn’t feel they have enough information to answer a question, they can skip the item altogether.

On Monday, Nov. 11, students in 5th through 12th grade will receive an email with the survey link. The survey will be completely confidential. We are partnering with Panorama Education, an educational management company, to administer these surveys. The following links provide more information:

• Panorama’s student privacy policy

• Panorama's Survey Design

• Panorama Survey At-Home Toolkit

If you would like your child to opt out of taking the survey, please complete this opt out form with your student’s information by Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.

We thank you in advance for your student’s participation. Their voice is important, and we value their input. If you have any questions or concerns about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us via Let’s Talk and visit our Student Equity and Inclusion Survey website for more information.

Sincerely,

Lisa Jackson

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

School District U-46

PLEASE take a few minutes to tell us what your experience has been at AMS so far! What you tell us here will help guide us for the rest of the year!!! We need parent input!!! Stay tuned for the next meeting date!!! LINK TO Q1 Survey for parents!

Join Us for Our Strategic Planning Sessions!

We invite all Abbott MS families to participate in an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our educational experience. Our school district is working on a 5 to 10-year strategic plan, and we need your input to ensure that our school meets the needs of every student and family.

Why It’s Important:

Your voice matters! The decisions we make today will impact our schools for years to come. By participating, you’ll help guide our district’s priorities, programs, and resources.

Please represent our school at one of the following sessions from 6 to 8 p.m.:

• Tuesday, Oct. 22, at South Elgin High School, 760 E. Main St. in South Elgin,

• Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Dr. in Elgin

• Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Larkin High School, 1475 Larkin Ave. in Elgin

• Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the U-46 Welcome Center, 1019 E. Chicago St. in Elgin. This session will be presented in Spanish, with English translation available.

Although registration is not required, it is helpful in planning. To register, visit info.u-46.org/StrategicPlanRSVP.

For more information about the U-46 Strategic Planning Process, visit info.u-46.org/strategicplan25.

Warriors and Families-

- Please call your student in at 847-888-5165 for any partial or full day absences. 15 minutes absent equal to a half day absence! Even this short of absences hurts our data and funding! Please get your kiddos to school ON TIME! For all attendance matters like this one, please see the Back to School Night Presentation Link below or call the main office for questions! We want to help you get your kids to school!

- ALMOST 25% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE ALREADY CONSIDERED CHRONICALLY ABSENT! WE WILL BE SENDING MORE AND MORE DATA DURING THE YEAR!

-Every Minute Matters and count toward chronic absenteeism and truancy! This is hurting our kids in the preparation efforts for high school and beyond!

-Do they have a fever? Are they vomiting or something similar? Is there a need for a urgent care clinic/ER visit? Is there any other extreme medical issue that a school nurse is not equipped to handle? If your answer is no, they can most likely come to school! Got questions? Call us!

-Kane County Regional Office of Education is helping up curb our attendance issue and if we solve this, we feel MANY of our obstacles will be OVERCOME! Help us get your kids to school!

Thank you!

AMS Administrative Team

#ALLIN... Go Go Warriors!

• When a teacher asks to produce them in class, they need to have it there with them. If they do not they will be sent to the office for us to investigate where it is.
• You may be charged ($300) for the Chromebook in your student fees for LOST CHROMEBOOK UNTIL YOU CAN SHOW US THE COMPUTER THAT WAS ASSIGNED TO YOU/YOUR CHILD. Charges CAN be removed and payment plans can be made to pay any fees before the end of the school year.
• If it is broken in any way, we need to fix it before the end of October. Please do NOT avoid showing us these Chromebook issues. They take time to repair. It will eventually be needing to be turned in and additional charges will apply if you allow the breakage to worsen.
• They should NOT be letting their friends use their Chromebook. you are responsible for the Chromebook that was assigned to your child.

🤩🤩BE ALL IN AT ABBOTT and help us !🤩🤩make sure your child is ready to LEARN!!!

At Abbott Middle School, the safety and well-being of our students and staff should always be our top priorities. During the school week we are often made aware of rumors circulating among students that have caused unnecessary fear and concern. We take all student/staff/parent reports seriously, and each is investigated thoroughly (in collaboration with local authorities if ever needed). While any situation is swiftly resolved, the spread of unfounded rumors distracts from our focus on learning and teaching. These rumors can also cause undue stress for you as staff, students and families, as well as divert valuable time and resources away from the classroom. We need the support of the entire school community to prevent further escalation of any of these concerns by SWIFTLY AND DIRECTLY REPORTING WHAT YOU HEAR TO ADMINISTRATION AT AMS.

We ask all staff, students and families to refrain from spreading rumors. Misinformation can be harmful and only serves to create more anxiety and confusion. Instead, we encourage you to report any concerns directly to the school administration so we can address them appropriately and immediately. Direct communication by way of calling the main office to speak to Mrs. Reyes, Mr. Smith, Detective Sproles, (SRO) or any of our office staff so that we may keep the focus on learning and the safety of all staff and students.

School Safety Measures

As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe learning environment, ABBOTT MS will be conducting random, non-invasive searches throughout the school year in accordance with board policy and law. These searches are a proactive step towards maintaining safety and fostering an environment where learning can thrive without disruptions. They will be carried out by trained school personnel, in a manner that respects the privacy of all students. We assure you that these measures are standard safety procedures and not in response to any specific incident or concern. If a student refuses to participate in the random search, the school administration will follow the necessary steps in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Should you have any questions, please contact the school's main office.

Abbott Web Page

STUDENT HANDBOOK LINKED HERE /Spanish Version!

Here is the Bell Schedule for your information as well!

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Infinite Campus Cheat Sheet

U-46 Student Code of Conduct & Restorative Practices

Online and Social Media Resource

Teen Vaping: What You Need to Know

U-46 Web Page

AMS ABBOTT PARENT ENGAGEMENT/INTEREST SURVEY

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Presentation-HERE IN THE LINK

Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elginAMS

U-46 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARS

HERE IS THE LINK to all the important info from Back to School Night!! Take the time to see how hard we work at Abbott Middle School!

Changes in the Student Handbook will include keeping our students safe in the hallways during passing periods and at the beginning/end of the day. This includes interventions we will have for our students if they cannot pass through the hallways safely. Chasing, hitting, play-fighting, and running are unsafe and we would love to make sure our Warriors are displaying safe behaviors in our halls! Furthermore- If your child's cafeteria lunch period is one of the more crowded periods, there is a possibility that he or she may have assigned seats. This is for us to prioritize safety for all students and staff.

SEE THE POLICIES that we are enforcing in the STUDENT HANDBOOK LINKED HERE /Spanish Version! Here is the Bell Schedule for your information as well!

Please visit our Abbott Website for this week's activities and events!

www.u-46.org/abbott

STUDENT DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Posted on the screen in the hallways every day!

Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elginAMS

U-46 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARS