CSMS Newsletter
September 29, 2023
It's a great day to be a Carl Sandburg Family Member
It’s a great day to be a Carl Sandburg Middle School family member! It was a busy and productive week at Carl Sandburg Middle School with Parent-Teacher Conferences, continued participation in the 5Essentials Survey, and lots of learning happening in our classrooms. It was truly great to see so many of our families at conferences. Your partnership makes a difference for our students. As we move forward, we will continue emphasizing consistency, clear expectations, and living the Tiger Code each day. We appreciate your support at home as we work together to help our students grow both academically and socially. I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming our Tigers back ready to learn. Let’s make it a great week, Tigers and Tiger Families!
Dr. Andrew Vondran
Black History Month is observed in February primarily because it coincides with the birthdays of two men who were instrumental in the fight for freedom and equality for Black Americans: Abraham Lincoln (born February 12) and Frederick Douglass (celebrated on February 14).
Bessie Coleman(1892-1926)
The skies had never seen a pilot like Bessie Coleman before. She was the first African-American woman to obtain an international pilot’s license, soaring to new heights that Black people in the United States had never reached before. But as a Black woman in the 1920s, she faced many obstacles because of her race and gender. She would say that “the air is the only place free from prejudice.”
There are many activities for your student to enjoy at CSMS. Here is a breakdown of some of the clubs we offer here. We also run an activity bus that leaves school at 4:30. We want our students to be involved here at CSMS. Please keep checking here for updates on clubs.
Flag Football start Tuesday, August 28th and goes until October 29th. Please see Ms. Gigiano with any questions: bgigiano@d75.org.
Gaming and Chess Club will start in October and run on Tuesdays and Wednesday right after school. Please see Mr. Skura or Ms. Quint with any questions: eskura@d75.org or gquint@d75.org.
Homework Club: The club meets in the library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM for a dedicated time when students can get help with homework and projects, or just find a quiet place to work. Students are required to sign a permission slip that they can get the first time they attend the club. Any questions, please see Mrs. Quint: lquint@d75.org.
Art Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday after school. This club start this week. You need parent permission to attend. Any questions, please see Mrs. Shirley: lshirley@d75.org.
Community Service Club is running this year. The club will meet on Wednesdays start September 3rd. Please see this flyer for more information. See Mrs. O'Malley or Mrs. Seibt with any questions: jomalley@d75.org or nseibt@d75.org.
Gardening Club aka the Terra Tigers are run by Mrs. Seibt. Please see her with any questions: nseibt@d75.org.
After School Choir will start on September 3rd. Please see Ms. Freeman with any questions: bfreeman@d75.org.
D&D is a tabletop role playing game run by the GM (Game Master, Mr. Fink) and played by player characters (your students)! Together the GM and player characters weave a fantastic story of heroism, adventure, and intrigue. Your students will have to work together building critical thinking and social skills to solve complex puzzles, defeat foes, and save the world from disaster. Playing through a world of my design, your students will gain confidence and life skills as we explore the world of Ruhass. Any questions, please see Mr. Fink or Mr. Spoden: mfink@d75.org or cspoden@d75.org.
There is also the Musical, Dance Ensemble, Band Practice Club, and Color Guard. If you're interested in these clubs, please reach out Mrs. Gupta: mgupta@d75.org.
French Club, a new club this year which will be led by Madame Adrienne Hugo, if she looks familiar it is because she used to teach kindergarten at Washington.. Check out this video from Madame Hugo to learn more about the club
NJHS meets Monday mornings in Mr. Shrank's room from 8:15 - 8:40. Meeting dates are the following:
- February 23rd
- March 9th
- April 6th
- April 20th
- May 4th
- May 11th (LAST MEETING)
See Ms. Gigiano bgigiano@d75.org or Mr. Schrank tschrank@d75.org for details.
Turn up the fun—join Mariachi Club!
Join us on Tuesdays after school in the choir room!
Don’t miss your chance to make music that’s full of energy, tradition, and fun! Learn to play instruments like guitars, vihuelas, and guitarrons, jam with friends, and experience the powerful sound of Mariachi. No experience needed—we’ll teach you everything. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new!
- Meets: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:45 PM (September–May)
- Directors: Carol Holck, Ashley Oropez, Matt Fink & Lauren White
- Permission slip: Pick up in the MPR or follow CSMS Mariachi Permission Slip Form 25-26 to complete the Google Form
- Questions? Contact Mrs. Holck at cholck@d75.org
Sports update: Here are the links to our current sport schedules:
February 2026
Feb 16 - No School Presidents Day
Feb 18 - Boy's Volleyball @ Northwood
Feb 19 - Boy's Volleyball vs Edgewood
Feb 20 - Friday theme, wear comfy clothes
D75 School Lunch Menus - Information
🍎 My School Menus - is now ONLINE
🍎 Step-by-Step Instructional Video
🍎 Mundelein District 75 Online Menus
🍎 Access the RevTrak website to pay for school meals for your child.
