HELLO EAGLES!!!!!

We are excited to get this school year started! We have been working overtime to prepare the building and classrooms for a successful start to the 2024-2025 year! This newsletter will contain a few updates and reminder for the first week back to school! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Luzzi (svmazenis@cps.edu) or Mr. Alvarez (jalvarez4@cps.edu)

We are going to have a great year! Can't wait to see everyone on Monday!

Please find our supply list and dress code HERE! This contains every grade and each classroom. If you have any questions, please reach out to the office! Especially this year, we want to encourage our families to purchase all supplies including HEADPHONES! You can bring bulky supplies that don't fit in bookbags during our Back to School Event on Thursday, August 22.

🎉🎉🎉Aug 26: First day of school 🎉🎉🎉

Sep 2: No classes. Labor Day Holiday.

Sep 27: No classes for students. School Professional Development Day.

Sep TBD: Open House (will update closer to the date)

The first day is a celebration! In the education world, the first day of school is like New Years Eve and at Jungman we take pride in officially counting down and ringing in the new school year promptly at 7:45 am!

Arrival for the FIRST DAY ONLY: Due to construction projects on the field, this will take place on the playlot! Gates will open at 7:30 and parents are welcome to escort their child into the playlot the first day of school. At 7:45 we will ring in the new year and begin transitioning into the building. Parents will be able to stay with their children on the playlot but will not be allowed into the building.

Families of our younger students, while we know this is a big step and sometimes there are tears, students generally enter the building and settle in quickly. Many times, the longer parents linger and hold on to their loved ones, the more the loved ones can cry. There will be many staff members available to support your child when you leave and we PROMISE to call you immediately if there are any issues or concerns.

DISMISSAL for the first day of school will be through the gym doors for every student. Please note that teachers will release students as they see adults to pick them up in grades PreK-3rd grade and our cluster students. Jungman staff will bring all students inside at 2:55 to wait in the office if they are not picked up on time. Please note there are no after school programs or after care the first week of school.

Daily Arrival:

• Students will enter through open gym doors beginning at 7:30
• When students enter the gym they will have an assigned area for their classroom and will wait in those seats until 7:45. Staff will be present for supervision.
• At 7:45 students will be greeted by their teacher, get their breakfast and head to class.
• Parents are not allowed into the building through the gym doors at anytime

Daily Dismissal:

• Students will exit the building between 2:40 and 2:45 through the gym doors
• Students in PreK, Kinder, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade will be held in the gym area or just outside the gym so that teachers can ensure they go to an adult or older student who is picking them up.
• Prompt pick ups are important as we do not have supervision for students after school. IF you are running late, please contact the office immediately!
• Parents are not allowed into the building through the gym doors. Also keep in mind that teachers will not be able to meet/conference during pick ups as they are supervising students; please schedule a time with your child's teacher if you need to discuss something.

Ms. Stavig Room 200, K-2nd grade Cluster Teacher

Ms. Moreno, PreK- Full Day Teacher

Mr. Mui, Special Education Teacher

Dr. Kinard, Special Education Teacher

Mr. Diaz, Paraprofessional

There is limited funding this year for free after school programs offered by Jungman STEM Magnet. The following information is help inform parents of what is available and fees that could be associated. IF you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Luzzi at svmazenis@cps.edu.

FREE Academic and Enrichment programs at Jungman STEM Magnet paid by the Out of School Time Grant (OST):

Please note, these will be first come, first serve and more than 2 unexcused absences from the program could forfeit your seat to another student.

• Round 1 Enrichment: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 2:45-4:00 from September 17th - October 17th. Sign up forms available the week of September 3rd
• Round 2 Academic: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 2:45-4:00 from November 6th - December 12th. Sign up forms available the week of October 21st
• Round 3 Academic: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 2:45-4:00 from January 22nd - February 20th. Sign up forms available the week of January 7th

FEE BASED-OPTIONAL After Care program at Jungman STEM Magnet paid by the participating families through a quarter fee:

Please note that the fees are to cover the personnel expenses and supply expenses for the program.

• You can sign up for this program by clicking THIS link. This is a first come, first serve program with a waitlist if needed.

• Students will be “podded” based on their grade level and have time for homework and fun.

• 2:45-3:00: Students will have an after-school snack/meal.

• 3:00-3:45: Students will do their homework, read, use online ed tech programs, etc.

• 3:45-4:45: Students will participate in 2 stations. These rotations will include going to the gym, going outside, doing STEM challenges, doing art projects, etc.

• Special Note: When we have our OST Programs, students who are in those programs AND participating in After Care will first do their OST program THEN they will join After Care at 4:00.

• Dismissal: This year, our hours will be from 2:45-5:00pm. Dismissal for this program will begin at 4:45 with students exiting the gym doors. Parents must be on time for pick-ups. Fees will be assessed every 10 minutes you are late. Consistent late pick-ups will result in your child losing the opportunity to stay in the program.

• After-care Payments: We are working on the ability to make online payments through a credit/debit card directly to Jungman. We will also accept cash and issue receipts to parents.

• Full payment for the After Care program is due by the midpoint of each quarter.

• If you pay in full by the first day of the quarter, you receive a discount.

• There are no additional pro-rates for people needing a limited number of days

• An additional fee of 5.00 per 10 minutes for students picked up after 5:00.

• Family Max fee: 3rd Sibling + no charge (family defined as siblings having 1 same guardian)

• When Jungman offers after-school programming for enrichment (i.e., Cooking Class, Robotics, etc.) or after-school academic programs, students who participate in this Optional After-Care program will pay a reduced rate.

The State of Illinois sets the policy on the requirements for Medical Compliance. Our school's goal is to have EVERY student medically compliant by October 7th! Beginning October 15th, students NOT compliant will not be allowed to return to school until they are compliant.

This resource (ENGLISH | SPANISH) will help families understand and discuss with their medical provider the requirements that are needed at each grade level.

You can check out our Breakfast and Lunch Menus online by clicking THIS link! Once you see the menu, use the toggle bar at the top to scan between breakfasts and lunches. These menus also contain information about nutrition and allergens! If you have any questions, please reach out!