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 Upcoming Events:
- D97 Summer Math Registration Deadline: Monday, April 30. Details here.
- Spring MAP Testing: May 2- May 4.
- Staff Appreciation Breakfast: Wednesday, May 2. Sign up here to help.
- Ethnic Festival and World Languages Day: Saturday, May 5. Please see flyer and event details here.
- Best Buddies End-of-Year Banquet: Friday, May 11
- Julian Band Concert-Thursday, May 17: 6th Grade at 7 pm; 7th/8th Grades at 7:30 pm.
 It's Time to Celebrate our Julian Teachers and Staff with Breakfast on Wednesday, May 2! If you are available to assist with this event, please sign up here. We may need additional help including set-up, serving or pre-cooking some items like french toast, quiches and bacon. Please contact Lesa Kiefer if you are available.
 Don't Miss the 38th Annual Ethnic Festival and World Languages Day on Saturday, May 5 at Julian Middle School! The theme for this year's event is "Celebrate Diversity: The heART of Who We Are." The day will kick off with a parade at 10 am and continue until 4pm at Julian with musical performances, hands-on activities, dance, art workshops and more. Please click here for additional details.
What is Equity and what should it look like in D97 schools? The School Board of District 97 has drafted an equity policy. They would like the schools’ and community’s input on the draft. Plan to attend a Community Discussion, May 3 at 7 pm at Julian Middle School, to hear from a D97 School Board Member about the policy and how you can contribute your ideas.
 8th Graders Need Our Help! The Glow Party is Fast Approaching on Saturday, May 12 and They Need Parent Volunteers:
Parents of 8th graders: even if your child has forbidden you from helping during the dance, please consider helping with decorations and donations.
Parents of 6th and 7th graders: pay it forward by helping out during the dance this year. Many of the partygoers have forbidden their parents from helping out during the party, so you are very much needed.
Please sign up here to make this event a success for our out going 8th grade class. Tickets will be on sale during 8th grade lunch May 9, 10 and 11 and are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
 Open Positions on the 2018/19 PTO Board! Here is your chance to get more involved at Julian! Take a look at the Open PTO Board Positions for school year 2018/19. It's a great way to meet parents, teachers and staff as your child moves through middle school. Email us at PTOJulian@gmail.com if you are interested or know of another parent you would like to nominate. We are a volunteer organization, and we rely on the helping hands and shared ideas of parents and staff members to keep things moving forward.
 Purchase a Tile Today and be a Part of the OPEF Mosaic Mural at Julian! The Oak Park Education Foundation is teaming up with Julian Middle School and renowned mosaic muralist Tracy VanDuinen to create a design honoring Percy Julian, scientist, civil rights activist and Oak Park resident. Registration and details here. Note, deadline for purchasing a mosaic tile is Friday, May 25.
 Don't Forget About Music Camp! This D97 music program runs through Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3. Please click here for details and registration information. Questions may be directed to Mr. Kanwischer and/or Mr. Seymour.
Housing Forward is in Need of Travel Sized Toiletries all year long. If you have any unopened soaps, shampoos, conditioners and other travel items, please have students drop them off in Room C320 or in the mailbox. Questions can be directed to Ms. Saunders. Thank you for your support!
 Keep Cutting those Box Tops as they Support Students/Teachers and Staff at Julian. Please drop off your Box Tops in the main office.
Community Information
Concordia Ultimate Camps are for ages 9-17. Camp #1: July 2 – 6 ( No camp on July 4 ), 1-3 pm each day. Camp #2: August 6 - 10, 10 am- 12 pm each day. Registration and details can be found here. Questions? Contact Mr. Seymour.
What's Blooming on Harrison: Art Fest on Saturday, May 19 from 11 am to 7 pm. The Oak Park Art District invites you to join in their annual art fair featuring multiple music stages, a children's carnival, food trucks and more.See flyer for details.
Magical Minds Studio Summer Camp Registration is Open! Take a look at class offerings here.
The Learning League Summer Registration is Here. Prevent the "Summer Slide" and have your child prepared for their next grade level.
Teen Arts Pass (TAP) is a new initiative by Urban Gateways that gives young people ages 13-19 access to $5 tickets to see professional dance, music, and theater performances in and around Chicago. Click here for more details.
Help Out Holmes Elementary School by Donating Boxes. As Holmes goes through a major renovation and expansion, classrooms will have to be packed up. Please drop off boxes at the school office at 508 N. Kenilworth Avenue (during the school week until 4pm) through the end of May.
🧐Want Your Kids to Try Coding? Code Play Learn and Oak Park Public Library are partnering to provide 4 classes for kids K-8th Grade on Sat. April 14 and 28. Explore programming through Spero SPRK+ classes. No cost, limited space. Sign up here. And, for more coding experiences, check out Code Play Learn.
Oak Park Education Foundation Camp Details and Registration are here. A complete list of camps newly available to 6th graders is available here. All 5th-8th grade camps take place at Julian this year, so it's a great way for new students to get familiar with the layout of the middle school.
OPRFHS Summer School and Camp Registration Information here.
Chicago Edge Summer Soccer Academy is Still Available! You don't have to be an Edge player to join in the fun. Register here. And, here for other Chicago Edge programs.
Legacy Sports Co-ed Summer Basketball Program Begins June 5. Play Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm. Click here for details.
Oak Park Art League Summer Class Schedule and Registration Informations Available here. Classes begin June 11.
Oak Park Arts District Upcoming Events and Classes. Details here. Don't miss the annual street festival!
The Park District of Oak Park is offering:
- Teen Cooking Class - May 12. Details here.
- Movies in the Park - Starts May 19 with Coco at Scoville Park. Details here.
- School's Out Events - Enchanted Castle Trip. June 1. 9-3:30 pm. Details here.
- Pool Passes on Sale Now. Details here.
- Summer Concerts Begin Sunday, June 10. Details here.
- Summer Camps - Registration and details here.
See all the PDOP offerings here. And, all Teen events here.
 The Oak Park Library is offering:
- Upcoming Teen Tech Events: Details here.
- Teen Service Club - Tuesday, May 1 from 3:30-5pm.
- Girls Who Code - Wednesday, May 2 from 5:30-7pm. Details here.
- Maker Lab for Grades 6-12-Thursdays, 3:30-5 pm through May 24. Details here.
- See this weeks event calendar here. Calendar is filterable by kids/teens.
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Julian Parent Facebook Group Page - request to join the group on Facebook.
