Week 2 Updates

Hello Families!

Happy end of Week 1! We have so much to celebrate as we kick off the new school year! We are proud of many of our accomplishments but want to take another opportunity to highlight that Jungman STEM Magnet School has officially met the criteria to become a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America! A massive thank you to Ms. McKittrick and Ms. Tobiason for their stellar work with our STEM Program. Their dedication, creativity, and tireless effort continue to make our school an exceptional place for our students to learn and grow. Please join us in congratulating them!

Attendance High Notes: Our daily average attendance hit 97% this week! Also exciting news: students who were chronically absent last year (missing 18+ days and present less than 90% of the time) achieved 94% attendance this week. While we still have work to do, that is a HUGE improvement. Timeliness is also improving. On Wednesday, we had 17 students tardy (arriving after 7:55 AM); by today, that number dropped to just 5 students! THIS IS OUTSTANDING!

Keep up the amazing work getting your children to school on time every day!

Important Policy Updates & Reminders:

⭐⭐ We aim for a distraction free learning environment! ⭐⭐

• Daily Protocol: All personal electronic devices (cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, etc.) must be powered off and turned in to homeroom teachers at the start of each school day for safe storage.
• Compliance: If a student is seen with a device during the school day, it will be sent to the main office and will only be released in person to a parent or legal guardian.
• Liability: The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.

• Footwear: Solid, closed-toe gym shoes or sneakers must be worn every day. For safety reasons, Crocs, flip-flops, slides, and open-toed sandals are strictly prohibited. Students in Crocs will not be allowed to participate in running activities, PE, or recess.
• Tops & Outerwear: Shirts must have sleeves. No hooded sweatshirts (hoodies) are permitted during the school day.
• Pants & Length: Pants must be neat with no holes. Shorts must have at least a 5-inch inseam, and skirts/skorts must reach the midpoint of the thigh.
• Jewelry & Headgear: Dangling/hoop earrings must be removed for PE and recess. Headgear is not permitted inside the building except for religious/cultural reasons.

• Thursday, September 10: Book Fair IS OPEN! Open House 3:00PM - 4:00PM

• Monday, September 7: No School --Labor Day Holiday

• Friday, September 18: Last Day for the Book Fair

• Friday, September 25: No School –Teacher Professional Development Day

Stay Connected & Track Progress:

• TalkingPoints: Use the TalkingPoints app for quick, direct communication with your child's teachers, staff, and administration.

• Parent Portal: Be sure to set up and check your Parent Portal account regularly! It is the best way to track your child's academic progress, submit absence notes directly, and pay school fees online.

Links for all this information can be found below!

Thank you for a wonderful first week and for partnering with us to make this school year a success!

Would you like me to fill in specific times, dates, or uniform details for your school, or refine any of the policy sections?

We want to ensure that every student is celebrated! To keep celebrations equitable and minimize classroom interruptions, please note the following update:

• Individual Birthday Treats: Individual birthday treats or items brought in on your child's actual birthday are no longer permitted.

• Monthly Class Celebrations: Each classroom will designate one day per month to celebrate all students with birthdays in that month.

• Parent Collaboration: Parents of students being celebrated that month are welcome to work together with the Room Parent to help organize the monthly event.

The Room Parent pilot program for the upcoming school year will focus exclusively on Grades K–5. Up to two approved volunteers per classroom will serve as the primary liaisons connecting teachers, families, and TEAM.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Monthly Birthday Celebrations: Plan and help host once/month birthday celebrations after discussing specifics and guidelines with the teacher.

• TEAM & Family Liaison: Act as a communication link to share TEAM fundraising initiatives, community events, and updates with rostered class families via email, text, or hard copy.

• Staff Appreciation: Help coordinate class communications and parent involvement for Staff Appreciation Week.

• Attend 2 meetings with School Administration

• Must be an approved Level 2 Volunteer

To keep expectations manageable while ensuring strong connections across all grade levels, PreK and Middle School (Grades 6–8) will utilize a Community Liaison model. Up to 1–2 approved volunteers per grade band will serve as the primary link connecting families, classroom news, and broader school initiatives.

Core Responsibilities:

• School & Family Outreach: Share important updates regarding school events, family gatherings, and spirit initiatives with families via email, text, or hard copy.

• Fundraising Support: Pass along official school-wide and TEAM fundraising news and collection details to keep families informed on how to support the school.

• Attend 2 meetings with School Administration
• Must be an approved Level 2 Volunteer

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.

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!

To volunteer at Jungman, whether in the classroom, at lunch/recess, or as a chaperone, you must complete the CPS Volunteer Process. Most opportunities require a Level 2 clearance. Everyone must reapply every school year, even if you've done it before.

Regular School Hours: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM

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

Phone: (773) 534-7376