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Julian PTO Newsletter Sunday, January 14, 2018
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SCHOOL & PTO INFORMATION

Upcoming Events:
  • PTO Meeting- Tuesday, Jan 16 at 7pm: 3rd Floor Media Room
  • MAP Testing - Jan 17,18 and 19. Make-ups on Monday, Jan 22
  • Cap and Gown 8th Grade Graduation Pictures - Friday, Jan 19
  • Institute Day:  No School-Friday, Jan 26                

PTO MEETING THIS WEEK!  Please join us on Tuesday, January 16 at 7 pm in the 3rd floor media room.  Hear the latest Julian news from Principal Dr. Fitzgerald and our PTO Board Members.  All parents, guardians and staff are invited to attend.  We hope you can make it!
Take a few minutes to fill out the 5 Essentials Parent Survey. Deadline is Wednesday, January 31.  This survey seeks to asses the school in many areas other than students' standardized test performance. School level reports can only be generated if at least 20% of our parents/guardians complete the survey. Certified staff, parents/guardians as well as students in grades six through eight are asked to complete the survey (students will complete the survey during school).  As of last week, only 6% participation was noted by the Julian community. Please click here to get started.  
8th Grade Graduation Cap and Gown Photos will be taken on Friday, January 19.  Boys, please wear a collared shirt and tie.  Girls, please have hair neatly arranged, but avoid up-dos as caps will be worn.  No money is needed on picture day; proofs will be sent home approximately 10 days after taken, along with instructions on how to view and pay for pictures online.  All orders will be shipped to your home. Note, re-takes will take place on Friday, February 23.  
8 th Graders check out this YouTube Video and consider adding Chinese to your class schedule at OPRFHS!
A Special Viewing of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age.   This documentary about one of the biggest parenting issues of our time will be held on Wednesday, February 21 from 7-9 pm at Brooks Middle School. This film will empower kids to best navigate the digital world and provide practical resources to help them do it, also avoiding struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction.  Please see flyer for more information.  

There is still time to purchase Yearbooks for the 2017-2018 school year!  The yearbook cost is $30 and can be purchased at the Web Store  or by sending cash or check (payable to D97) in an envelope labeled with student's first and last name, grade level and dropped off at Mr. Apostol's classroom C402. Questions?  Please contact Mr. Apostol

Drop off those valuable Box Tops for Education!  The collection box is located in the school office.

Community Information
Legacy Sports Camp is offering one day basketball camps.  Click here for details and other offerings.
Blizzard Ski and Snowboard School has begun their weekend Trips.  Click here for details.
Oak Park Art League Winter Session starts January 16, 2018. Click here  for class schedule.
Community Chat and Parent Workshop on Saturday, January 20.  The district's special education department will be hosting a community chat and parent workshop titled "Maximizing Opportunities for ALL Students" held at the Oak Park Conservatory (615 Garfield Street).  See flyer here.
Oak Park Educational Foundation News, Events, and Programs are detailed here. 
The Collaboration of Early Childhood and Community Organizing & Family issues is providing Oak Park and River Forest Parent Leadership Trainings beginning in January. Childcare is provided.  Click here for the flyer.
The Park District of Oak Park is offering: 
  • Art Institute and Skating, January 15 from 9-3:30 pm.  Check it out here. 
  • School's Out Events  - details here.
  • Barrie Park Teen Event, Friday January 19 from 7-9:30 pm.  Details here. 
See all the PDOP offerings here.   And, all Teen events here.    
The Oak Park Library is offering:
  •  Teen Service Club - Tuesday, January 16 at 3:30 pm.
  • Girls Who Code - Wednesday, January 17 from 5:30-7 pm.  Details here. 
See this weeks event calendar here.  Calendar is filterable by kids/teens.  
Monday, January 15
  -  No School- Martin Luther
     King Jr. Holiday

Tuesday, January 16
  -  Jazz Ensemble 
   
 8 am Room D104
  -  Yearbook Meeting
     
8 am Room C402
  -  Spanish Tutoring
     
8:15-8:45 am Room B209
  -  Rock Band
   
 3:30-4:30 pm Room D110
  -  Chess Club
   
 3:30-4:30 pm Room C102

  -  Homework Club
 
   3:35-4:30 pm

Wednesday, January 17
  -  Jukebox Rehearsal
     
8 am
  -  CAST Domino's Pizza
     Lunch
  -  Vex In House League
     
3:30-4:30 pm
  -  Spanish Tutoring
   
  3:35-4:05 pm Room C409
  -  Rainbow Tribe 
     3:30-4:30 pm Room B405

  -  Chess Club
     3:30-4:30 pm Room C405

Thursday, January 18
  -  Jukebox Rehearsal
     8 am
  -  Julian Jives
     8 am Room D104  
  - Peer Tutoring-6th Graders
   
 8-8:45 am Room B207
  -  PRIME time Tutoring
     
8 am Room C204
  -  Spoken Word Club
   
 8 am Room B205
  -  Girls F.L.O.W.
   
 3:30-5:30 pm Room A126
  -  Art Club
   
 3.30 pm Room D304
  -  Vex Robotics Competitive
     Club 
3:30-5 pm
  -  Service Learning Club
     
3:30-4:30 pm Room C208
  -  Homework Club
     3:35-4:30 pm

Friday, January 19
  -  Jukebox Rehearsal
     8 am
  -  PTO Jimmy John's 
     Lunch

Saturday, January 20
  -  Vex Robotics Competition
     Details here.

 
 D97 Calendar for 2017-2018

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