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! As we return from Winter Break, it’s a great time to help students ease back into their daily routines. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school ready to learn all make a big difference in how students feel and perform throughout the day. This is also a wonderful opportunity to start (or reset) positive habits around organization, time management, and keeping up with schoolwork. Consistent routines at home and school help students feel confident, focused, and ready for success as we begin the new year together.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, following our Teacher Institute Day on Monday, and we are looking forward to a great 2026.
Let’s make it a great start to 2026, Tigers and Tiger Families!
Dr. Andrew Vondran
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:
- January 12th
- January 26th
- February 9th
- 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
January 2026
Jan 5 - Teacher Institute Day No school for students
Jan 5 - PTO Dine Out Night at Portillo's
Jan 6 - School Resumes for students
Jan 14 - PTO Meeting at CSMS
Jan 15 - Freshman night for 8th Graders at MHS
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.
