CSMS Newsletter
September 29, 2023
Carl Sandburg Middle School October 30th Newsletter • Live the Tiger CODE
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A Message from Mr. Bryant
It was another great week at Carl Sandburg Middle School! Highlights included the inaugural Band performance on our new stage, as well as engaging assemblies with author Karla Arenas Valenti for each grade level. We are capping off the week with our MASC Halloween Dance this evening from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Looking ahead to next week, we will host an 8th Grade Springfield Field Trip Parent Meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the MPR. If you have an 8th-grade student interested in attending the trip, please join us for this informative session.
A reminder, we will have parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday, November 17th and Monday, November 23rd. Please see the information below for when to reserve a time to meet with your student's teacher.
Parent/Teacher Conferences 2026/2027
Tuesday 11/17 from 5 pm - 8 pm
&
Monday 11/23 from 12 pm - 8 pm
Pick-A-Time Scheduler opens to families on Friday 11/6 at 9 am and closes on Sunday 11/15 at 10 am. Pick-A-Time directions are attached below.
If you are unable to access PowerSchool, please contact Mrs. Brown. dbrown@d75.org
Thank you so much for your support, and as always—LIVE THE TIGER CODE!
Remember to always Live the Tiger CODE!
Community
Ownership
Discovery
Effort
Please review the newsletter details below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at dbryant@d75.org and CC Mrs. Feigen: jfeigen@d75.org
Mr. Dan Bryant, Interim Principal
CSMS Parent and Guardian Suggestion Box
We want to continue to grow our partnership with the families of CSMS. In an effort to foster collaboration, we have created the CSMS Parent and Guardian Suggestion Box. If you have any questions or concerns, please use this LINK.
Student Chromebook
Dear Families,
To help our school days run as smoothly as possible, we need your partnership in helping students build a simple but vital daily routine: charging their Chromebooks fully at home every single night.
When students arrive with a fully charged device, they can jump right into morning activities without distraction or stress. Developing this habit now also helps our students build independence, responsibility, and strong organizational skills that will benefit them well beyond the classroom.
A helpful strategy that works well for many families is setting up a designated "charging station" at home or establishing a reminder alarm on a phone at bedtime.
Thank you so much for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership as we work together to set our students up for success each day!
Mundelein High School Information for 8th Grade Students
Welcome to Mundelein High School! We are very excited to have you join the MHS family. On Thursday, November 12, we are hosting our Class of 2031 Night for both families and students. Students with last names A-L should arrive at the MHS auditorium by 6:00 PM for a 40-minute presentation on our ninth-grade academic programs, student supports, and extracurricular opportunities. Students with last names M-Z should attend the 7:15 PM session. The presentation will also be offered in Spanish in the cafeteria during both sessions. The Activities and Athletics Fair will be hosted in the Main Gym immediately following the formal presentation. Please see this document for additional information:
Placement and Incoming Freshmen Night information
Bienvenidos a Mundelein High School! Nos alegra mucho que se unan a la comunidad de MHS. El jueves 12 de noviembre celebraremos nuestra Noche de la Clase de 2031 para estudiantes y familias. Los estudiantes cuyos apellidos comienzan con las letras de la A a la L deben llegar al auditorio de MHS a las 6:00PM para una presentación de 40 minutos sobre los programas académicos de noveno grado, los apoyos para estudiantes y las oportunidades extracurriculares. Los estudiantes cuyos apellidos comienzan con las letras de la M a la Z deben asistir a la sesión de las 7:15PM. La presentación también se ofrecerá en español en la cafetería durante ambas sesiones. La Feria de Actividades y Deportes se llevará a cabo en el gimnasio principal inmediatamente después de cada presentación. Para obtener más información, consulte este documento.
Attendance Matters
MHS Turkey Trot Information
Book Fair
Earned Honors Frequently Asked Questions
At Carl Sandburg, we are proud to offer all sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students the opportunity to earn an honors distinction in English Language Arts and/or Spanish Language Arts courses by demonstrating mastery of the learning goals. Earning honors in these areas aims to recognize and celebrate academic excellence while promoting the belief that all students have the potential to achieve at high levels. For more information, please review our parent FAQ.
CLC Girls STEM
Attention students and families! The College of Lake County is offering its 13th Annual STEM For Girls event. It’s a wonderful opportunity for female students to dive into hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities while connecting with female leaders in STEM fields.
Check out the flyer for full event details, schedule, and registration links. Don't miss out on this inspiring experience!
PTO Update
Happy almost November!
We’re getting ready to “fall back” this weekend as we head into a busy season of Book Fairs and school conferences.
Below are the latest PTO blurbs for your upcoming newsletters, with links to flyers and other documents where applicable. Please note that information regarding individual school events will be sent separately.
Dine Out information can be removed from your newsletters after November 5.Thank you so much for helping us keep our D75 families connected and informed about PTO activities, events, and volunteer opportunities. We appreciate all you do to help share this information with our school communities!
McTeacher Night - November 5
Join us for our McTeacher Night on Thursday, November 5, from 4-7pm at the McDonald’s on Lake Street! 20% of all sales will be donated back to the PTO! D75 teachers and staff will also be selling apple pies for $2 each or 3 for $5. Stop by for dinner and help support our schools!
PTO Meeting - November 12
Join us for our November PTO Meeting on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00pm in the Carl Sandburg MPR! We’ll share school and PTO updates, discuss upcoming events and committees, and have time to get questions asked and answered! Please note that this month’s meeting is on a Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. All D75 families are welcome—we’d love to see you there!
Box Tops for Education
November is a great time to earn Box Tops while shopping for holiday gatherings! Many products you may already be purchasing qualify for Box Tops, and every eligible purchase helps support D75 schools. You can support our Welcome Center, which provides essential items to families in our community, by donating eligible items. It’s a win-win: shop for Box Tops-eligible products, scan your receipts using the Box Tops app to support D75 schools, and donate eligible items to help local families!
If you haven't already, download the Box Tops app, search for District 75 PTO Mundelein, and use code PNKN0SEQ.
November Box Tops English Flyer
Volante de Box Tops de noviembre – Español
Want to Get Involved with D75 PTO?
The D75 PTO is always looking for families who would like to help with events, fundraisers, committees, and more! Complete our short Volunteer Interest Form and let us know how you’d like to get involved.
D75 PTO-Sponsored Events
Our 2026–2027 PTO-sponsored events are now listed on our website! Visit the events page to see what’s coming up and mark your calendars. Interested in volunteering? Keep an eye out for volunteer sign-ups for our November 16–20 Book Fairs and school conference meals! We look forward to seeing our D75 families throughout the year!
Spirit Wear Update
Our Spirit Wear store closed after Brat Fest on October 9, and orders are now in production! Spirit Wear is expected to arrive approximately four weeks after the store closing. Once orders are received, they will be sent home with your student.
If you need to make alternative arrangements for receiving your order, please email d75ptotreasurer@gmail.com by November 5.
D75 PTO Discount Cards – $20
Save money while supporting D75! Our 2026–2027 Discount Card features 26 local businesses and is valid through September 1, 2027. Purchase yours today and enjoy local savings while supporting our schools!
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Join us on November 2, 6 - 7:30pm for our annual Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by BPAC!
Enjoy fun family activities, pan de muerto, y chocolate , and so much more!
Families are welcome to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to add to our community ofrenda as we honor and remember those who remain in our hearts.
Don’t miss our raffle featuring Mundelein Park District passes, a Julio’s Tacos gift card, and more exciting prizes!
We look forward to coming together to celebrate our roots, culture, and our beautiful multilingual and multicultural community.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Our Welcome Center Needs Your Support!
The District 75 Welcome Center provides essential food, gently used clothing, and shoes to families in our community who need a little extra support.
How can you help?
Donate Gift Cards: $25 gift cards to Aldi, Walmart, Target, or Jewel help families purchase essential items such as fresh food, undergarments, and shoes.
Make an Online Donation: Monetary donations allow the Welcome Center to purchase the items families need most. Donations can be made through the Welcome Center Donation Page.
Every contribution, big or small, helps support families right here in our District 75 community. Thank you for helping us take care of one another!
Lunch Survey
We are committed to providing students with a positive and enjoyable dining experience. As part of our ongoing effort to support the needs of our school community, we are partnering with Whitsons Culinary Group to gather feedback on our foodservice program. We invite students, families, faculty, and staff to participate in a brief survey and share their experiences and perspectives. Your feedback will help us better understand what is working well and identify opportunities to further enhance our meal program.
Take the Survey: https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/s/fall-2026
Your input will help us:
• Assess satisfaction with our current food service program
• Enhance the meal experience for students, families, and staff
• Enhance the overall dining experience throughout our schools
The survey will be available from October 26 through November 6 and should take only a few minutes to complete. Responses will be collected by Whitsons and shared with our school administration as we work together to continuously improve the program. We encourage everyone who participates in our school meal program to take part. Your feedback is important and greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us create the best possible dining experience for our school community.
LMC News
Here is our library newsletter. Also, please check out our LMC Padlet and see what #D75 reads
Yearbook Orders
New Information
- The Board of Education of Mundelein Elementary School District 75 is committed to ensuring all students have access to educational and co-curricular opportunities. To support this goal, the district will waive all school fees and fines required for participation if a student’s parent or guardian qualifies for assistance. To be considered for a waiver of registration and beginning-of-year fees, returning families must submit their application by October 15, 2026.
Applications submitted after this date will apply only to future fees. New families have 30 days from their student’s first day of school to apply; if approved within that window, registration fees may be waived. After the 30-day period, assistance may still be requested, but it will only apply to future fees.
Applications for fee waivers are available online at the Financial Assistance page. To apply, families must complete the required application. Once completed, forms may be dropped off at the Mundelein Elementary School District 75 Office, located at 470 N. Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060.
If you prefer to schedule an appointment, please contact District 75 Registrar Patty DeLozier at (847) 949-2700, extension 2014.
Read the attached letter from the district to learn how to apply!
We have some amazing artist here at CSMS. Please check out the CSMS Funky Art Gallery.
Tiger News Network
This week, we will have two episodes of Tiger News Network each week! Please click the link below for our very first episode of the year!
ILMEA Student Spotlight Edition
Quick Links
CSMS Upcoming Events
November 2026
November 2 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball at CSMS
November 3 8th Grade Springfield Trip Parent Meeting in the MPR from 7-8 PM
November 4 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball at CSMS
November 9 7th Grade Girls Basketball at Oak Grove
November 10 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Oak Grove
November 11 7th Grade Girls Basketball at Neal Academy
November 12 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Edgewood
November 12 PTO Meeting at 7 PM in the MPR
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.
Carl Sandburg Middle School is committed to success, prepared for a future of possibilities.
Live the Tiger CODE. Community. Ownership. Discovery. Effort.