Week 9 Updates

to The Eagle Alliance Movement for sponsoring the trip the Pumpkin Patch!

Thank you to all the families that participated!

Thank you to all the families that helped with our Rocket Day celebration! The students had a BLAST!

• October 13th: Indigenous People's Day--NO SCHOOL!
• October 17th: Fall Picture Day! End of Quarter 1
• October 22nd: CDPH Care Van coming!
• October 27th: Parent Teacher Conference Day
• October 31st: Trunk or Treat; Register here

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.

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!

We know that immigration enforcement continues to create fear and anxiety for many in our community, especially for our immigrant families. Please know that our school stands with you. We are committed to providing support, sharing resources, and offering reassurance as we navigate these challenges together.

As a reminder, CPS is a District that has strong protections already on the books for our students and staff; you can read about them here. These protections were reaffirmed in a Board of Education resolution in November of 2024.

As a reminder, current federal law protects children’s rights to a free public education, regardless of their immigration status or their family’s immigration status. Current federal policy also places restrictions on the conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as it relates to schools. Schools are partially public buildings that are considered “sensitive locations,” where ICE is currently restricted from carrying out enforcement actions, with some exceptions.

Our school is filled with caring adults who will go above and beyond every day, not just to educate our students, but to care for and protect them. That’s why the best, safest place for your children is at school.

Please be sure your emergency contact information is up-to-date and on file at school. And please visit cps.edu/newadminguidance for information and resources pertaining to immigration, and to other groups that may be targeted by the new administration. Below are are helpful tools. We are here to support you if you have any questions or concerns!

• CPS's is providing our school communities with a new webpage, cps.edu/NewAdminGuidance, that has up-to-date information.
• There are also updated resources from the City of Chicago to support our families with legal services and hotlines, emergency family planning, healthcare options among other things. The guides can be found in English, Spanish, and French.

Know Your Rights
CPS is sharing this resource from the National Immigrant Justice Center with critical information that can help students and families protect themselves and defend their rights. We encourage you to share this information with others who may be impacted.

Trainings/Workshops

• Enlace Chicago continues to offer programs and supports for families.

Legal Resources

The Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) has created this list of dozens of local non-profit agencies providing free or low-cost assistance with immigration matters and forms, including:

• Family Visa Petitions (I-130)
• VAWA - Battered Spouse Self-petitions (I-360)
• Adjustment of Status/Residence/Consular Processing (I-485, OF-230)
• Waivers of Inadmissibility (I-212, I-601)
• Conditional Residence (I-751)
• Green Card Replacement (I-90)
• Naturalization (N-400)
• Acquired/Derivative Citizenship (N-600)
• DACA (I-821D)
• Asylum (I-589)
• Deportation Defense

Please visit the ICIRR website here for additional information

Students will begin recieving individual letters next week to let families know if they are considered Non-Compliant. Families have until October 7th to return completed phyicals and immunizations forms. Information that is needed for each grade level can be found in the booklet linked below.

Students who are not compliant by October 14th will not be allowed to return to school until they have submitted their paperwork and are considered compliant.

The Student Health & School Forms Booklet contains back-to-school information and CPS health requirements and services for SY25-26. View the full booklet or the individual forms below. [ English | Spanish ]

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

Phone: (773) 534-7376