Virtual Book Fair thru Oct 24
Julian's annual book fair has moved to virtual - and Julian received 25% of all sales. All the funds received help Librarian Jamie Winchell enhance the collection of books in the student library. It's easy to order:

• Go to abcfairs.com
• Click on the categories you are interested in or search
• Add Julian Middle School & Oak Park as you check out

Questions? Contact Ms. Winchell for information.

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Community Conversations about Stamped
Our students are reading Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism and You by Jason Reynolds and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and, if there were ever a time for us to do the same homework as our children, this is it. D97 is hosting a three-session discussion on the book during which attendees will join together for a presentation followed by discussions in separate breakout rooms. Check out this flyer for additional information.

The sessions will follow along with the chapters being read by students and staff. Breakout sessions will be led by students from Dominican University, who will follow a peace circle format and draw on the Stamped Educator's Guide. Participants must register using the links provided on the library's website.

• Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 20 - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (click here to register)
• Session 2: Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (click here to register)
• Session 3: Tuesday, Dec. 1 - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (click here to register)

These sessions are made possible with the support of: District 97 staff; Oak Park and River Forest School District 200; the Oak Park Public Library; the E-Team of Oak Park; and Dominican University’s Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) group.

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Spiritwear Store is OPEN!
We are super excited to announce the launch of our new Julian Spiritwear Store. This year we are partnering with ShabbyFly, a local, Black-owned Oak Park-based business. They provide spiritwear to several D97 schools, including Julian feeder schools Beye, Longfellow and Mann. Adding Julian spiritwear to your closet is a great way to show your school spirit and support our PTO. ShabbyFly will handle all of the sales and customer service. We are excited about this vendor because….

• The store will remain open all year, which is great for holidays and birthdays
• Shipping is a flat rate $3.50 per order
• All orders are contactless and delivery is within 10 business days of order.

Click here to purchase. Questions? Contact ptojulian@gmail.com.

  
 

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D97 Social-Emotional Wellness Check-ins for Students

District 97 school psychologists and nurses have collaborated to offer access to virtual mental health wellness checks at each school this fall. Parents may sign up children for 25-minute Telehealth sessions where they can access an open ear for their sources of stress and learn self-care and coping strategies. Students may attend up to three sessions per trimester and may then be referred for other school-based supports if needed. Sign up or learn more about these services here.
 
If your child is experiencing an immediate mental health crisis, please do not use this service and instead call the Thrive 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 708-383-7500.
 

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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. If you missed the Parent University calls with some of the same details, check out the list of Parent University videos from calls held on August 13th for additional information. 

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PTO Meeting Schedule

Hey parents and guardians, YOU are the P in PTO!  We need your ideas to help us develop the best possible ideas for helping make this year a success. Email the PTO at ptojulian@gmail.com to toss your hat in the ring and give us a little bit of your time. Even just a little bit helps! And, please mark your calendar for our bimonthly meetings. 

• Wednesday, November 4, 7:15 pm (zoom)
• Wednesday, January 13, 7:15 pm (zoom)
• Wednesday, March 3, 7:15 pm (zoom)
• Wednesday, May 5, 7:15 pm (zoom)

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Trimester 1 Meal Distribution

Meal distribution details can be found here. Meals will be distributed on Tuesdays for the first trimester. Families who pick up meals will be charged based on their lunch status, just as they would if students were onsite. Each bag of food will contain five breakfasts and five lunches. 

• D97 October 2020 Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Meal distribution days will be held every Tuesday through Nov. 30, 2020. Pickup for Julian and feeder schools is at Longfellow Elementary School (715 S. Highland Avenue) between 10:30 am and 1 pm. 

Tuesdays, Oct. 20, 27
Tuesdays, Nov. 2*, 10, 17, 24 (*Nov. 3—Election Day—is a holiday, so meals will be distributed Monday, Nov. 2)

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