Week 7 Updates

to all the parents who came to Open House this week! We appreciate our partnership!

• Sept. 26th - Sept. 29th: Double Good Popcorn fundraiser for Extra-Curriculars (See flyer below)
• October 1st: TEAM Meeting at 8:00 AM; Special Olympics
• October 3rd: BAC Meeting 9:15AM Presentation: Empowering our Community with Knowledge preparation and support by Kevin Amaro with Illinois Works in Action
• October 2nd: Custodian Appreciation Day!
• October 3rd: VIRTUAL GoCPS meeting for 8th Grade families; Link to Google Meet
• October 5th: Apple Orchard Family Day (See flyers below for more info)
• October 6th - 10th: Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week (details coming soon)
• October 8th: HSAT Exam for 8th Graders
• October 9th: ROCKET DAY SCHOOLWIDE CELEBRATION
• 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

Get ready, Eagles—our Enrichment Programs kick off October 7–30 and run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45–4:00 PM. These aren’t just “after care”—they’re exciting programs in Art, Dance, Engineering, Sports, and more designed to spark creativity, teamwork, and fun!

📅 Register by Wednesday, October 1st!
👉 Enrollment is first come, first served (15 students per class). Don’t wait—spots fill fast!

🕓 Important Details:

• Dismissal is at the Gym Doors at 4:00 PM sharp (unless enrolled in Tuition-Based After Care).

• 🚍 No bus service after 2:45 PM—you must arrange pick-up.

• Students must stay the full hour (no early pickups unless an emergency).

• Consistent attendance and good behavior are required to stay in the program.

• Programs with fewer than 12 students may be combined or canceled.

✅ Confirmation letters will go home by Monday, October 6th. Waitlisted families will also be notified then.

Let’s make October afternoons full of creativity, energy, and Eagle spirit! 🦅✨

All of our Eagles will be blasting off in Arm & Hammer’s Rocket Challenge on Wednesday, October 9th! We’ll launch rockets, dive into science, and have a ton of fun along the way! 🎉

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents—our mission needs your help! Teachers may be reaching out for supplies to fuel the launch:
🥤 1 empty 2-liter bottle
🧂 Arm & Hammer baking soda (3 lb)
🍶 Vinegar (1 gallon = 16 cups)
🧻 Paper towel
✏️ 3 pencils
🎨 Craft/art supplies & stickers for decorating!

💥 Bonus Challenge!
We’re encouraging ALL students and staff to dress up like the Arm & Hammer Roman god Vulcan depicted on the logo 🔨⚡. This is part of a national competition, and if our submission wins, Jungman could earn $1,000 for our school! 💰🎉

Let’s get ready to blast off, show our creativity, and have an out-of-this-world day! 🌎🚀🌟

Hello Eagles! 🦅🍿

TEAM has kicked off our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser to support Jungman’s awesome extra-curriculars—Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Special Olympics, LEGO League, and Minecraft League!

🎯 Goal: Raise $10,000 for assistant coaches, buses, and entry fees.
⏰ Time: Just 4 days to sell!
💰 Bonus: Our programs earn 50% of every sale!

Instructions to set up your account are attached—share your link with family & friends and let’s make this our best fundraiser yet!

This Friday, we announced to all sports teams that we are adopting TalkingPoints as our official communication platform for delivering updates more quickly, especially to share cancellations, schedule changes, or other time-sensitive information. Emails are great, but they often aren't the fastest way to reach everyone.

Below are the specific instructions (available in English and Spanish) for getting set up on TalkingPoints:

In General to get started:

1. Download Talking Points for Families
2. Set up your account with the correct contact information and set up notifications.
3. Join your "class" (Sport Team) with the codes provided:

• Cross Country Code: BWRN0U
• Soccer Code: XD26KY
  
• Volleyball Code: FQ5FDB

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