Black History Month
Students will undertake learning experiences in the library for Black History Month in February. Teachers are able to sign up for "read-ins" with an open mic read-out at the end of the period. At the end of the month, the library will offer stations to teachers that will include a conversation with Social Justice club, a mini biography project, a mini book review project inspired by #1000BlackGirlBooks Marley Dias, and other activities.
More information will be shared in the coming weeks by Ms. Harris, our Culture and Climate Coach, regarding activities for Black History Month. She is coordinating these efforts with our Social Justice Club as well as our Culture and Climate team.
Mindful Middle Schoolers Program
The Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, and DePaul University’s Community Counseling Center have partnered to deliver a vast array of educational and therapeutic services to staff, families, and youth. The “Mindful Middle-Schoolers Program” will offer staff training, parent workshops, groups and counseling for middle school students in Oak Park during the 2019-20 school year. To learn more about the program and upcoming talks for parents, please visit https://www.op97.org/news/1673321/mindful-middle-schoolers-community-talks-2020.
Below is a list of upcoming community talks for parents, students and staff.
- Wednesday, Feb. 5 (Julian): Understanding anxiety in youth and strategies for treatment and support http://bit.ly/37J8JhO
- Thursday, Feb. 6 (Julian): Mindfulness-based strategies and their applications in academic environments http://bit.ly/2RJBrcN
- Wednesday, Feb 26 (Brooks): Strategies to support executive functioning and self-regulation development based upon brain science http://bit.ly/37DtBqF
- Thursday, Feb 27 (Brooks): Understanding depression in youth and strategies for treatment and support http://bit.ly/2S6Q5cT
Single Subject Acceleration Parent Session
Parent Information Session - Single Subject/Whole Grade Acceleration. For families who are seeking single subject or whole grade acceleration for the 2020-21 school year, the district will be hosting a Parent Information Session on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School, 1111 S. Grove St. The session will include a presentation that outlines the process and requirements. Click here to view the event flyer Information about the District 97 Accelerated Placement Program, including definitions and timelines, can be found at http://www.op97.org/acceleration
Julian JV Basketball Team
Congratulations to Coach Rocco and members of the junior varsity boys basketball team from Julian Middle School who won first place in the West Suburban Conference post-season tournament on Jan. 9. The team finished the conference season with an 18-1 record.
Team members include:
John Summers, Henry Ohlhoff, Yuri Zuelsdorrf, Malik Griffee, Caleb Roberts, Zion Lucas, Andrew Zhou, Timmy Leark, Logan Johnson, Jordon Scott, Danny Kane, Mateo Heidkamp, Jovon Boyd, Declan Drumm, Jack Panichelli, Kendall Wallace, Dylan Bomar, and Alex Vincent.
Changes to Visitor Management Procedures at Julian
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. Learn more about the changes.
District 97 Community Members Invited to Learn about Summer Improvement Projects
District 97 families, staff and community members are invited to attend a facilities advisory committee/special board meeting, where we will provide an overview of the capital improvement projects that will be completed during Summer 2020 at Brooks, Hatch, Irving, Mann and Julian. The meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. at the District 97 Administration Building, 260 Madison St.
The work currently scheduled for Julian includes:
Life Safety Improvements
- Replace asphalt parking lot
- Replace roofing over cafeteria, stage, auditorium and gymnasium
- Repair temperature control system
- Replace intercom/PA system to improve building safety
This work is part of the facilities referendum passed by Oak Park voters in 2017, which has enabled the district to:
- Perform maintenance and repairs that support the safety, functionality and sustainability of our buildings;
- Improve building accessibility;
- Invest in the modernization of classrooms.
During the meeting, the administration will share an overview of the summer projects, and the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.
Support4U
Districts 97, 90 and 200 have partnered together to launch a mental health-related prevention and support resource for middle and high school students called Support4U. Students can use this text-based resource 24 hours a day to connect with licensed mental health clinicians who can provide them with assistance or guidance on a variety of issues that include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, substance use, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, bullying and abuse. Text 844-670-5838 for Support
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:
Presidents Day - No School for Students / Monday, February 17
Sincerely,
Dr. Todd Fitzgerald
Principal, Julian Middle School