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Welcome back from Spring Break!
8th graders - Hybrid
6th and 7th graders - Remote
Monday is a A day. No school on Tuesday.
Dear Parents and Guardians:
This week, the 8th graders who chose hybrid are back in the building. If families have questions about the logistics, read this week's newsletter from Mr. Christian or keep reading for more details and links.
If you traveled out of town for spring break, be sure to review these expectations for all D97 students and staff who travel. Please do your part to avoid a COVID-19 resurgence and keep all of us safe.
Parent information nights are this week (Wed. for 6th & 7th grade; Thurs. for 8th grade)
Mr. Christian and the Assistant Principals encourage all families to attend the upcoming Parent Information Nights (PIN) this week. During this time, they will discuss PCR testing, IAR schedules, Remote/Hybrid Schedules, May 2 updates, Community Service Projects and more. In addition, they will devote 30 minutes to answering any parent questions. We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday and Thursday. (Please attend during your students designated grade level).
6th grade families: Wed. April 7, 6-7 pm
Zoom meeting ID: 879 7741 5780; Pass: 248489
7th grade families: Wed. April 7, 7:15-8:15 pm
Zoom meeting ID: 879 7741 5780; Pass: 248489
8th grade families: Thurs. April 8, 7-8 pm
Zoom meeting ID: 879 7741 5780; Pass: 248489
D97 Launches COVID-19 Testing Program for Middle School Students - Appointment Slots
All on-site students starting the week of April 12 will be required to participate in COVID-19 PCR Testing program. The testing will be held on Thursdays and Fridays the week prior to your student coming onsite. Participation will be mandatory for all middle school students who participate in in-person learning for the duration of Trimester 3.
On April 8th and 9th from 4 pm to 8 pm, the following students must make an appointment for COVID-19 testing in order to come onsite Monday, 4/12 through Thursday, 4/15:
- In-person 6th grade students following the hybrid schedule
- In-person 7th grade students who will be IAR testing and
- 7th grade remote students who have elected to come onsite for IAR testing
Click here for Julian testing appointment slots
See the Julian Choirs in Action
Check out the amazing work and effort from the Julian choirs in this video from Mr. Seymour. Have a student interested in joining? Mr. Seymour encourages all students - even 7th and 8th graders - to join. Contact Mr. Seymour.
News You Can Use
- Parent Information Nights are this week. Please attend! See above.
- D97 launches mandatory COVID-19 testing for on-site students. See above.
- See a video of the amazing Julian choir students & encourage your students to join.
- 8th grade skating event, Fri. April 9
- 8th grade hybrid details & links
- Student club reminders
- Reminder: Morning Announcements
- D97 Parent-to-Parent Circles
- D97 childcare scholarships available
- Support CAST by buying a CAST face mask
- Shop at the Julian Spiritwear Store
- Free D97 social-emotional wellness check-ins for students
- Meals are provided FREE to any D97 student
- Julian office staff & assistant principal contact information
- Jayhawk Support program
- OPRFHS Huskies Booster Club info for 8th grade families
DON'T STOP NOW! Keep thanking your teachers. Seriously.
Yet again, teachers are being asked to change course starting in May. Can you imagine teaching to students who are in the room and on a screen? Well, our teachers are receiving the fastest on the job training ever. Please continue to thank them. They truly appreciate it. Just a little note here and there from you and/or your student about what you/they appreciate.
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/Thurs - A Days / Wed/Fri - B Days.
No school on Tuesday.
8th Grade Hybrid Week
Find the printable calendar here.
8th grade skate night at Ridgeland Commons, Fri. April 9
The Julian PTO is partnering with the Park District to sponsor a free, safe ice skating event for our 8th graders. We have reserved the Paul Hruby Ice Arena at Ridgeland Commons for a private skate night on Friday, April 9 from7 - 8:30 pm. The PTO will provide free skate rentals to anyone who needs them. Due to COVID regulations, we can safely allow up to 42 students at the event. We also need 4-5 parent volunteers to chaperone, including several who can skate to help on the ice. Space is limited. Register here. If you can chaperone, email ptojulian@gmail.com.
Masks must be worn for the duration of the event. There will be temperature checks at the door and entrance will be staggered to maintain distance during check-in. Please send any questions to the Julian PTO at PTOJulian@gmail.com.
D97 Parent-to-Parent Circle Series
District 97 families are invited to join an upcoming Virtual Parent-to-Parent Series, which will be facilitated in partnership with the E-Team of Oak Park. Events will be held:
- Thursday, April 29, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The sessions are designed to build community among District 97 parents and guardians and provide support as we navigate hybrid learning. The intention is for parents/guardians to attend all three sessions to help build a consistent community, but if you cannot make the first session you may still attend the others. Please let D97 know your availability in the registration form so that we can plan accordingly. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 16. Sign up here.
Morning Announcements
This Monday, morning announcements are back. Principals and students will lead live announcements everyday on zoom. Check this link at 9 am daily for Morning Announcements.
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 Feb 10, contact Ms. Kiska- for details)
- Morning Choirs: Do Re Mi's (Mon), Jukebox (Fri), and Men's Ensemble (Thu) meet weekly at 8 am (contact Mr. Seymour for details)
- Yearbook Club: Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (contact Ms. Guarino for details)
- Investment Club: Tuesdays: 3:35-4:20 Zoom link. (Contact Mr. O'Brien, Ms. Gunnell, or Mr. Apostol for more information.)
- Social Justice Club: Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (contact Ms. Harris for details)
8th Grade is Hybrid this Week
This week, the 7th graders are back for the hybrid week. Check out this Hybrid Learning Checklist for (All) Parents/Guardians for more information, as well as the updated A/B Schedule which notes the hybrid weeks by grade. See more details about Julian's hybrid plan here. Learn more about how D97 is assessing COVID-19 metrics. If you have additional concerns, reach out to your student's Assistant Principal or Mr. Christian.
Trimester 3 Supply Distribution
Haven't picked up your student's trimester 3 school supplies? No worries, the school will be distributing these bags to students during their hybrid week. If your student is not participating in the hybrid experience or needs the supplies sooner, please pick up your student's bag during normal office hours, 8 am - 3:45 pm Monday-Friday. Also, you can contact the main office at 708-524-3040 for additional information.
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.
8th Grade Parents: OPRF Booster Club
Looking for a way to get involved at OPRF next year? Looking for Huskie Spirit-wear for your incoming freshman? Check out the Huskie Boosters page.
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
Julian Main Office Staff Contact Info
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, 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
Community News
The Booster Club will be hosting a virtual meet and greet at 7pm on Wednesday April 14th to introduce incoming Athletic Director, Nicole Ebson. Appropriate for all current OPRF families and incoming families that will be joining us in August the meeting will include a quick overview of the interactions of OPRF and the Booster Club as well as a presentation by Ms. Ebson. There will be a question and answer period at the end. Please join us in welcoming the new head of the Athletics Department. You must pre-register in order to receive a link to the event . For any questions, please email oprfboostermembership@gmail.com.
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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 