Week 12 Updates

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Galindo and Ms. Valenciana for organizing the Empowering Our Community with Knowledge, Preparation, and Support event. It was a well-attended session that provided our families with valuable resources and information on immigration updates and guardianship, presented by Sandra Garcia with Illinois Works in Action.

You can find the shared resources linked below to continue exploring this important information and support.

• November 7: STEM Day Celebration! Register HERE
• November 10: LSC Meeting 1:45 pm Room 201
• November 11: Veterans Day--No Classes for Students
• November 14: Progress Reports Coming Home!!!
• November 14: GO CPS APPLICATION CLOSES AT 5:00 PM
• November 16: TEAM outing! Bears Vs. Vikings @ Monochrome Brewery
• November 20: Sphero Day!
• November 20: 8th Grade Movie Night Fundraiser! Lilo and Stitch
• November 21: No After Care Programming!
• November 24-November 28: Happy FALL Break! No classes

Please make sure you RSVP on the form by Tuesday, November 4th, especially if you plan on joining us 8:00 for a special parent breakfast!

Program Description: Droplet! 2025 will be a free half-day event for middle and high school students featuring a mix of STEM, arts, and humanities classes. Students will take up to three different 45-minute classes of their choice taught by UChicago students at the UChicago campus in Hyde Park.

Program Objectives/Curriculum Connections: Our classes put a nontraditional spin on a variety of relevant subject areas, including physics, chemistry, statistics, music, psychology, political philosophy, literature, and astronomy. See below for the full list of classes being offered this year!

Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/NswBpQp3g6iUuY3c9

As we’ve discussed since the beginning of the year, our school is transitioning away from REMIND and moving toward TalkingPoints as our primary communication platform with families.

Purpose:
This shift is about creating a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible communication system for all families. TalkingPoints allows automatic translation, easier two-way communication, and direct alignment with our Aspen data — ensuring every family can stay informed and connected.

Safe Space for Learning:

• We know this is new for everyone — including teachers! Over the next 1–2 weeks, we’ll be exploring and learning together. It’s okay to ask questions, make mistakes, and share what’s working (or not). This is a judgment-free zone for professional growth.
• Please be patient as we work through initial setup challenges and troubleshooting. During this learning period, we’ll continue to use email as our backup method of communication, and families are encouraged to do the same.
• Our collective goal is to ensure every student’s family is informed, supported, and heard — and this transition will help us get there.
• Below you’ll find directions (available in multiple languages) explaining how to sign up for TalkingPoints — the messaging system we use to communicate with families.

Important: TalkingPoints is automatically connected to the contact information we have in Aspen.
➡️ If you are not receiving messages, please make sure your phone number is correct by calling or emailing Ms. Jessica at jmoreno83@cps.edu.

Why download the app?

• It’s free and gives you access to more features.

• You can easily send and receive messages from your child’s teacher or school administration.

• You can see translations instantly in your preferred language.

Don’t want the app?
No problem! You will still receive text messages from the school — just be sure your contact information in Aspen is up to date.

Now is a great time to check in on how your child is doing academically. Make sure you have access to:

• TalkingPoints – for two-way communication with staff

• Parent Portal – to view grades and attendance

• Teacher emails – to connect with educators directly

Benchmark Grades: 2nd, 5th, and 8th

These grade levels are especially important for end-of-year promotion decisions. If your child struggled during Quarter 1, now is the time to refocus and work toward improvement to avoid the risk of mandatory summer school.

• English Promotion Policy
• Spanish Promotion Policy

🏃‍♂️ Way to go, Eagle Runners! 🏃‍♂️

Big congratulations to our Regional Cross Country stars — Sebastian, Tyson, and Clark! You crushed it this season and finished with personal records in your final race! We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication! 💪💙❤️

🏀 Up next… Basketball Season!
Practices for grades 6–8 kick off after Fall Break — stay tuned for details and get ready to hit the court! 🦅🔥

To volunteer at Jungman, you need clearance, EVERY SCHOOL YEAR, from Chicago Public Schools! This requires a few steps!

1. Login/Create an account online
2. Bring your photo ID to the office or email it to Ms. Jessica at jmoreno83@cps.edu
3. WATCH for an email from CPS that has a video you need to watch. When you complete the video, you download and send a copy of the certificate to volunteer@cps.edu

If you don't follow these steps, you will not be approved! This is not a Jungman policy, this is a District Policy!

The Eagle Alliance Movement (TEAM) is a dedicated group of parent volunteers who bring our school community to life! They plan exciting events, organize fundraisers, and support key student initiatives—all with the goal of making our school stronger and more connected.

Everything they do is powered by 100% volunteer energy, creativity, and care. From community-building events to fundraising efforts, TEAM works hard to create opportunities for families, students, and staff to come together.

Check out the section below for their community initiatives, fundraising projects, and this year’s calendar of events.

If you’d like to learn more, get involved, or share ideas, reach out anytime at hello@teamjungman.org TEAM would love to hear from you!

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

Phone: (773) 534-7376