No School Monday!
This makes Tuesday an A/Black day
There will be no school this Monday, Oct. 11 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. To honor the contributions, cultures and dignity of indigenous peoples, we encourage families explore these books, videos and online resources compiled by the Oak Park Public Library.
Movie night was a blast!
The PTO's first social event was a huge success! Thank you to 7th grade parent and PTO member Gail Gearhart who organized the movie night at Barrie Park last evening. More than 250 kids attended, along with dozens of parent chaperones. The kids were so well behaved - and it was amazing to be able to provide a place for our middle schoolers to gather and simply be kids. If you'd like to see more PTO events and programming like this, please help lead an event! The PTO executive committee will provide guidance and support, but we need self-starters to help us plan events. Email ptojulian@gmail.com to get started.
Julian Virtual Book Fair is Coming Soon: October 16th-31
The Julian Virtual Book Fair is coming, Oct. 16-31. Get some great books & support the PTO!
- Encourage reading!
- Support the Julian library! (All proceeds go directly to improving the library and encouraging reading at the school.)
- Get started early on holiday shopping!
- Fulfill teachers’ and the librarian’s wish lists! (Yes, you’ll be able to buy books for specific teachers or for the library.)
- Support an independent bookseller! (Anderson’s Bookshops supply the book fair.)
- It’s easy! The book fair will be virtual this year so you can do all this with just a few clicks.
Go to abcfairs.com. When you're checking out, select "Send to school for student pick up or pick up at Store. Choose from menu that appears, when checked" and then "School pick-up." Include your student's name, grade, and Advisory teacher, if possible.
Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
It's easy to sign up for 10-minute virtual conference slots for your child with their individual team and specials teachers. You can also meet with administrative and support staff, such as the school social workers. Just go here:https://www.myconferencetime.com/pjms/
Picture Day Makeups are Tuesday, Oct 12
Stay tuned for more details from Julian
Volunteer with the PTO - or Donate!
We need help to sustain the momentum and try to re-create the normalcy our kids enjoyed pre-pandemic. There are dozens of ways you can help our kids, teachers and community through PTO support activities. There are opportunities for all interests and time commitments. Sign up for specific tasks here. You can also support the PTO through donations. It's easy! Donate here
Questions? Email us at ptojulian@gmail.com.
- Your Julian PTO Executive Board
Clubs & Extracurriculars recap
See all the details about extracurriculars here. Please remember that this information is subject to change, so if you have questions about clubs, sports and other activities, reach out to the activity sponsor or Ms. Carr, the AP responsible for extracurriculars.
Boys basketball tryouts are this week!
For morning tryouts, the doors will open at 7:00 and the tryout will begin at 7:15. Try to be there around 7am to be able to warm up. Please come to the PE doors by the alley for entrance. See all details here.
Tryout Dates/Times
6th-7th Grade
- Tuesday, October 12th – 7:15am-8:50am
- Thursday, October 14th- 3:30pm-5:30pm
8th Grade
- Tuesday, October 12th- 3:30-5:30pm
- Thursday, October 14th- 7:15am-8:50am
- Friday, October 15th- 3:30-5:00pm
Questions? Contact Coach Gates (8th Grade) or Coach Rocco (6th-7th grade)
Daily Schedule and FAQs
Daily Schedule
Need clarification on the daily schedule? Each day is designated as a Black day, Red day or J day. Black and Red are also called A/B days, when kids go to half of their classes each day for 76 minute periods. On J days, kids will attend all 10 periods for 36 minute classes.
- On Black (A) Days, students will attend periods 1,2,3,4 & 5.
- On Red (B) Days, students will attend periods 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10.
- On J days, they will go to all 10 periods.
Check out the schedule here. Find a template to customize your child's schedule in a printable size to insert in their ID here.
Frequently Asked Questions (Fall 2021 version)
Will there be weekly PTO or CAST lunches this year?
For new families, the PTO and CAST's largest fundraiser involved supplying lunch 2 days a week from a pizza and sub sandwich purveyor. PTO and CAST each supplied lunch one day a week for students who opted in for a fee. As of this publishing date, these lunches are on hold due to COVID restrictions that don't allow parent volunteers in the building, which makes these lunch programs possible. Stay tuned for more details since both the Julian PTO and CAST greatly want to resume these popular fundraisers as soon as conditions and regulations allow.
Technology Roundup
- Help Desk: If your student is having issues with their Chromebook, including connectivity issues, email the D97 Help Desk at helpdesk@op97.org. This will set up an official Help Desk Ticket and allow a D97 staff person to respond and help resolve the problem.
- Canvas and Powerschool Guidance: Those new to Julian or even those with years of experience in the school may want to become familiar with Canvas and Powerschool. Follow this link to parent guides to both platforms. What's the difference between the two?
* Canvas is a course management system that supports online and in-person learning and teaching. It allows teachers to post grades, information, and assignments online. Our teachers use Canvas to provide updates upon assignments, allow students to hand in assignments, and provide feedback to students electronically.
* PowerSchool is our school’s information system that alerts of student grades, absences, and assignments. Grades will be updated weekly to provide a live account of your child’s academic progress and standing.
- New Student Google Accounts (@stu.op97.org). Your student's email address has changed from @students.op97.org to @stu.op97.org and they won't be able to access their old emails and files unless the parent/guardian requests access to migrate data from the previous account. To do that, email:helpdesk@op97.org
SHIELD Testing & Quarantine Info
Covid Shield Testing is Every Wednesday. District 97 is utilizing SHIELD testing as an additional mitigation strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Students should not eat any food or drink, 60 minutes prior to their test time. See this link from Julian with the times for each grade.
Remote Learning for Quarantined Students
Learn more about D97’s plan for remote learning for quarantined students here.
Mental health resources
DePaul "Mindful Middle-Schoolers" Program
DePaul University, in partnership with the Oak Park Township Community Mental Health Board and D97, offer the following services and supports to the Julian community during the 2021-2022 school year:
- School-based group mindfulness-based services for students
- Individual and family therapy at school and home
- Care Coordination services to help families navigate and connect to community resources
- Community Talks (virtual) on a variety of topics such as: technology, anxiety, depression, executive functioning, mindfulness and the social and emotional needs of youth, culture and mental health, coping with the pandemic & transition back to in-person
If you would like your child to be considered for participation in a mindfulness-based small group, individual or family therapy, or would like to request support from the Care Coordinator, complete this Request for Assistance Form.
PTO Meeting Schedule
The PTO meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Public meetings will be every other month, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. The public meetings are a great opportunity to discuss anything on your mind with the PTO Executive Board, Principal Christian and teachers. You are also welcome to attend executive committee meetings to learn more what the PTO is up to.
Executive Council Members
Presidents: Dave Gullo (co-chair position open)
Co-VPs of Programming: Gail Gearhart (co-chair position open)
Co-VPs of Communications: Jennifer Alten and Susan Raphael
VP of Wellness: Meredith Farster (co-chair position open)
VP of Green: OPEN
Co VP/Treasurer: Jamie Howe and Sanjay Patel
Secretary: Lisa Cohen and Jean Dawson
Volunteer Coordinator: OPEN
VP of Fundraising: Gina Demes (co-chair position open)
VP of Diversity/Inclusion: Kate Walz & Lindsay Gaskins
Want to volunteer either for the Executive Council or a task? Go here.
Community News
OPEF needs a new design for their iconic BASE CAMP tee for summer 2022! The contest is open to D97 Middle School & OPRFHS students. Winner receives a $100 gift card and their design will be printed on the 2022 BASE CAMP shirts! Visit www.OPEF.org for rules and details.
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