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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 18: MLK, Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 19: B day
Dear Parents and Guardians:
We are definitely living in times that are uncomfortable and inconvenient. As Martin Luther King, Jr., suggests, this allows us each to take stock of the kind of person we will choose to be in these moments and beyond.
Check out Dr. Kelley's latest update about the Return to School Hybrid Plan. This plan affects all students in that during the hybrid week for a particular grade, even if your student remains remote, they will have a different schedule for those four days. During the non-hybrid weeks for their grade, they will remain on the regular remote A/B Day schedule. Within her update is a link to last week's Board meeting including timestamps for when the main topics related to the plan were discussed.
A Special Board Meeting will be held this Wednesday, January 20, at 3:30 pm, after which final schedules and plans should be released for implementation of the hybrid model.
If you remain a family in need, please reach out. The PTO's Jayhawk Support program is here for you. Simply Complete this confidential form and you will be contacted by the Wellness team to help meet your needs. If you would like to donate to the program, email julianptowellness@gmail.com. See more details about the program below in the newsletter.
Our next Cuzzo's dining days is all day this Wednesday, January 20. The PTO will receive 10% of the proceeds when you mention the Julian PTO when you order. Thanks for supporting Cuzzo's, an amazing, local business, and our PTO.
New and Time Sensitive Information
- OPRFHS Virtual Open House for Incoming Freshmen, Tuesday, January 19, 6-8 pm
- *NEW* Investment Club, Tuesdays, 3:35-4:20 pm, Starting January 26
- Other Student Club Reminders
- Cuzzo's Dining Day, All Day This Wednesday, January 20!
- Support CAST by Buying CAST Facemask
- Parent Session for Single Subject/Whole Grade Acceleration, Wed Jan 20
- Virtual Oak Park Public Library MLK Healing Circle for Middle Schoolers (Mon, Jan 18, 1-2 pm)
Repeat Reminders
- D97 childcare scholarships available
- Shop at the Julian Spiritwear Store
- Free D97 social-emotional wellness check-ins for students
- Meals are provided FREE to any D97 student
- Spanish tutoring available
- Julian office staff & assistant principal contact information
- Jayhawk Support program
Do you know someone who needs to be added to our newsletter email list? Go to the PTO website and sign up on the homepage. Have questions? Email us at ptojulian@gmail.com. Use this new email address to easily contact the school: julianinfo@op97.org.
- Your Julian PTO Executive Council
THIS WEEK
Mon = Holiday / Tues/Thurs = B Day / Wed/Fri = A Day
Find the printable calendar here.
OPRF High School Open House/Course Selection
If you have an 8th grader who will be attending Oak Park River Forest High School next year, you should have received email and/or paper mail regarding Tuesday's virtual Open House for incoming freshmen (January 19, 6-8 pm). This week is when students will pick their classes for 9th grade. Questions? Contact Lynda Parker, Director of Student Services ( LJParker@oprfhs.org).
NEW for Students: Investment Club
Encourage your student to consider joining the newly formed Investment Club. Students will learn how to pick and invest in stocks as well as compete against teams in the area. Speakers from hedge funds and/or investment banks will share about their jobs. Meetings will take place on Tuesdays, beginning January 26th, from 3:35 - 4:20 pm over zoom. Questions? Contact Mr. O'Brien, Ms. Gunnell, or Mr. Apostol for more information.
Student Clubs
Some student clubs continue to operate virtually.
Rainbow Tribe: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm via zoom (contact Mr. Murawski or Mr. Kannan for details)
Best Buddies: Every other Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm via zoom (next meeting is January 27, contact Ms. Kiska- for details)
Morning Choirs: Do Re Mi's, Jukebox, and Men's Ensemble meet weekly (contact Mr. Seymour for details)
Yearbook Club: Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (contact Ms. Guarino for details)
Support CAST by Buying Face Mask
Show your love and support of CAST with our new face mask! Buy your mask here! These custom-made face masks are designed and created by CAST Costume Designer, Rex Booth, so you know they're fabulous! Each 100% cotton mask has an unwoven filter and is machine washable. Purchases will be delivered to Oak Park addresses only. Delivery not available outside of Oak Park. Masks cost $15 each. All proceeds of face mask sales benefit CAST.
Parent Information Session for Single Subject/Whole Grade Acceleration
For families who are seeking single subject or whole grade acceleration for the 2021-22 school year, the district will be hosting a Virtual Parent Information Session on Wednesday, January 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The session will include a presentation that outlines the process and requirements. Click here for more information about acceleration opportunities for the 2021-22 school year.
Virtual Library MLK Healing Peace Circle for Middle Schoolers (Mon, Jan 18, 1-2 pm)
Tomorrow there will be a Healing Peace Circle in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., virtually via the Oak Park Public Library. Check out the details here. There are more programs happening this month via the library. The full January calendar is available here.
D97 Childcare Scholarships Available for Families
In order to provide additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic, District 97 is offering financial assistance to qualifying families who participate in childcare programs through the Park District of Oak Park and Hephzibah. For families who currently receive free or reduced lunch, the district will continue to cover 100% of the daily program fee.
During Trimester 2, District 97 will also offer scholarships based on family income level.
- For families with incomes below $65,000 per year, the district will cover 100% of the daily program fee.
- For families with incomes between $65,000 and $99,999, the district will cover 50% of the daily program fee.
Click here for more details about the childcare scholarships.
FREE Meals for ALL D97 Students
Meal distribution details can be found here. FREE Meals will be distributed on Tuesdays . Each bag of food will contain five breakfasts and five lunches.
Pickup for Julian and feeder schools is at Longfellow Elementary School (715 S. Highland Avenue) between 10:30 am and 1 pm. Can't make our meal distribution day or time? Email District 97 Food Services Coordinator Carla Ellis at cellis@op97.org.
Shop the Julian Spiritwear Store!
Show your school spirt at the new Julian Spiritwear Store. ShabbyFly will handle all of the sales and customer service.
- 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.
Jayhawk Support from the PTO is here!
The Julian PTO is committed to supporting ALL of our students and families to succeed and thrive. Our primary goal this year is to ensure families have the support they need to get through the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning. If your family is in need of any school supplies, food, toiletries, clothing, etc., Jayhawk Support is here for you! Complete this confidential form and you will be contacted by the Wellness team to help meet your needs.
Please note: There are some limitations to the support Jayhawk Support can provide. We will make every effort to help connect families with local resources if needed. We take your privacy very seriously. Only the Julian PTO Wellness team will have access to personal information.
Want to help Jayhawk Support? If you would like to contribute to our fund, you can let us know by emailing julianptowellness@gmail.com
Spanish tutoring is still remote!
If your student needs Spanish tutoring, the Spanish teachers area available for free tutoring. The schedule during remote learning is as follows:
LUNES (Monday) (AM): Señora Bultas
MARTES (Tuesday) (AM) : Señora Villalobos
JUEVES (Thursday) (PM) : Señora Hoskins
VIERNES (Friday) (AM): Señora Alberttis
AM Tutoring will be from 8:15 to 8:45 am. PM tutoring will be from 3:35-4:05 pm. Click here to join.
Julian Main Office Staff are Still Remote
If you need assistance, here is contact information for Julian's office staff:
Attendance and School Related concerns:**
Cory Marshall, cmarshall@op97.org, or 708-524-3040, 708-524-7845
School Related Concerns and General Information:
Yulonda Nichols, ynichols@op97.org, or 708-524-3040, 708-524-3010
School Related Concerns and Financial Information:
Lonya Boose, lboose@op97.org, or 708-524-7846
School Operations, Communication, and Administrative Information:
Echelon Jackson, ejackson@op97.org, or 708-524-7512
Any and all School Information:
julianinfo@op97.org
You may also contact your students grade level Assistant Principal by clicking here.
**School Related concerns refer to the following: Attendance, PowerSchool, Zoom link operation, grades, etc.
Assistant Principal Web Pages: Attend Office Hours!
Check out the new Assistant Principal main webpage here. When you click on your student's AP, you will find their contact information and office hours, including their Zoom link. Mr. Christian wants all staff to "overcommunicate and overdeliver" this year - take advantage of this opportunity to be in direct contact with your grade-level administrative leader.
6th Grade - Jerome Green
7th Grade - William Lee
8th Grade - Chemaine Carr
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.
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.
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, March 3, 7:15 pm (zoom)
- Wednesday, May 5, 7:15 pm (zoom)
Julian PTO Executive Council Members
Co-Presidents: Michele Gurgas & Dave Gullo
Co-VPs of Programming: Sara Yount & Monnette Bariel
Co-VPs of Communications: Jennifer Alten & Alison Welch
Co-VPs of Green/Wellness: Doug Chien (Green) & Meredith Farster (Wellness)
Treasurer: Jamie Howe
Secretary: Susan Raphael
Volunteer Coordinator: Looking for 1 more volunteer
VP of Fundraising: Position Open
VP of Diversity/Inclusion: Position Open
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Digitally Collect Box Tops! They help support our students, teachers and staff at Julian. If you have collected Box Tops for Education, please email our Box Tops coordinator, 
Percy Julian Middle School Parents 