Summer Update 3

Bright sun fades,

Shadows grow,

Cool winds start,

Summer's slow.

Sneakers pack,

Pencils shine,

New class waits,

In a line.

Goodbye pool,

Hello book,

Take a last,

Long, warm look.

• August 19th: Back to School Party from 12:30-2:00
• August 24th: Kinder - 8th Grade First Day of School!! Be here at 7:30 am on the 18th Street playlot)
• August 25th: PreK Half Day and PreK Full Day First Day of School! Be here at 7:30 am on the 18th Street playlot)
• September 7th: Labor Day--No Classes
• September 25th: Professional Development Day--No Classes

Aspen helps for keeping us connected and informed about our students, but this school year it’s getting some major power-ups to make your life even easier. Say goodbye to paper trails, misplaced absence notes, and hunting down spare change!

We need all parents to sign up (if you haven't already) and ensure you can log in to your Parent Portal account right away.

What’s New & Improved on Aspen?

• 💳 NEW FEATURE: All Payments in One Place! Starting this year, all electronic debit payments for school fees, programs, and activities will strictly go through ASPEN. Quick, secure, and no more lost cash at the bottom of backpacks!

• 🤒 Absence Notes Made Simple: Skip the hand-written sick notes and phone tag! You can submit your child's absence note directly inside the portal in just a few clicks.

Quick Links & Guides

Whether you're setting up your account for the first time or navigating the new payment features, these step-by-step guides have you covered:

• 📄 Parent Portal Registration Process (English | Spanish)

• 🧭Aspen Parent Portal Set-Up Guide [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ].

• 💳 Aspen Payment Processing Guide [ English | Spanish ]

Have questions or need help logging in? Contact the main office—we're here to help you get connected! Let’s make this school year our smoothest one yet!

Next week, the office will be available from Tuesday-Friday between 10:00 and 1:00.

We are happy to accommodate appointments during these hours or at other times as needed. Please don’t hesitate to reach out:

• Ms. Moreno, School Clerk: jmoreno83@cps.edu

• Ms. Luzzi, Principal: svmazenis@cps.edu

• Mr. Alvarez, Assistant Principal: jalvarez4@cps.edu

You can find the updated Supply List HERE!

Thank you to THE EAGLE ALLIANCE MOVEMENT for sponsoring several supplies for our classrooms!

This year, TEAM will provide Disinfecting Wipes, Paper Towels and Tissue for every classroom!

No need to purchase these items as part of your supply list!

We’re excited to continue offering our After-Care program to support working families, with some important updates to help keep the program sustainable and affordable. This year, we will continue with a tuition-based model to help cover staff and supply costs.

• The program will run daily from 2:45 PM to 4:30 PM.

• All program fees will be collected on a semester basis (twice per year).

• All fees must be paid in full prior to the start of each semester or before a student may begin participating in the program.

• Any outstanding balances from the previous school year must also be paid in full before your child can enroll or participate in the SY26 program.

Please note that students must be able to work independently, and consistent behavior issues may result in removal from the program.

Keep in mind, you need to 2 things for students to be able to stay:

1. Fill out the Registration Form for each student

2. Pay the $285.00 fee BEFORE your child(ren) start staying in the program. You can pay via Aspen Parent Portal or by cash.

Email: svmazenis@cps.edu
Website: jungmanstem.org

Phone: (773) 534-7376