IB Statements of Inquiry - Trimester 2
The IB MYP emphasizes the power of “the big picture.” This means that teachers work to collaboratively develop a single, central statement for each unit that captures and reflects what’s so important about what students are learning – this is called the statement of inquiry. This statement represents the greater learning our students achieve through our content, leaving a permanent mark of greater knowing and understanding that will continue to develop throughout their lives.
6th Grade Statements of Inquiry – Trimester 2
7th Grade Statements of Inquiry – Trimester 2
8th Grade Statements of Inquiry – Trimester 2
Student-Led Conferences - Thursday, January 30
Please plan to attend the January 30 Conferences with your student. Sign up information for conferences will be shared with families on Friday, January 10.
During our next student-led conferences, students will be sharing their IB Criterion Report with their parents/guardians. Please view this screencast that provides an explanation of the IB Criterion.
Feed My Starving Children - 7th Grade Field Trips
All 7th grade teams are taking field trips this week to “Feed My Starving Children.” This is another example of our student body and staff being involved in service learning to support those in need. Thanks to our 7th grade teachers for organizing this opportunity for our students.
Media Center / Main Office Hours for Friday, December 20
The media center will be closed on Friday from 8:00am – 9:00am.
We will be hosting our annual staff holiday breakfast so there will be no media center supervision available before school on that day. Also, the school office will open at 8:30am and close at 4:00pm. Please be sure to make appropriate arrangements.
Changes to Visitor Management Procedures at Julian Coming Soon
Continued safety inside our school buildings is one of the highest priorities for District 97 schools. We are committed to identifying and investing in new resources to further protect our students and staff. With your help, we are set to launch a new feature to better screen visitors who come into our buildings. Click this link to learn more.
Honor Roll Breakfasts
Please note the dates for Trimester 1 Honor Roll Breakfasts:
8th Grade – Tuesday, January 7
7th Grade – Thursday, January 9
6th Grade – Friday, January 10
Each breakfast is at 8:00 am in the Julian commons. Students that have a 3.0 GPA or higher with no I, D, or U grades are invited. Students received their invitations this week in advisory classes. Parents/Guardians that have Honor Roll students also received email invitations from Julian Middle School this week.
Equity and Community Engagement - Survey
Parents and Guardians: "In District 97, we aim to provide a learning environment that is equitable and inclusive of ALL children. To do so, we need your continued partnership by supporting schools and students, monitoring your own child’s progress and giving us feedback along the way.
Before you and your child(ren) begin the season of rest, rejuvenation and precious time with friends and family, please take a moment to complete THIS SURVEY. Your responses will assist us in further improvements as we prepare for the remainder of the school year.
The survey will close on Dec. 27, 2019 at 5 p.m. Thank you in advance for your response, and for your continued support of our schools and the students we serve."
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
We are administering the Illinois 5Essentials Survey again this year to certified staff and parents/guardians from all 10 of our schools, as well as students in grades four through eight. The parent/guardian survey is available now, and the staff and student surveys opened on Dec. 10. Please click here to learn how parents/guardians can participate in this important endeavor and click here to access the parent/guardian version of the survey. Please note that school-level reports will only be generated if at least 20 percent of our parents/guardians complete the survey, which can be accessed until Feb. 14, 2020.
Upcoming Events:
Winter Break - December 23-January 3 / No School for Students
MAP Testing January 14-16
8th Grade Cap & Gown Picture Day - January 17
Happy Holidays,
Dr. Todd Fitzgerald
Principal, Julian Middle School