Week 28

Big 10 Party? More like a Big 10 Success! Shout-out to our amazing Eagle community for supporting the fundraiser. Between the raffles, the auctions, and the flat-out kindness of our donors, we’ve secured $6,000+ for student technology. You guys are officially "Elite 8" status in our book!

Last Call for Auction Loot: We still have a few items looking for a good home. Check them out here: 🔗 Big 10 Auction Site

• Monday, March 16, 2026:
• Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Professional Development Day for Teachers--NO CLASSES for students
• Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Parent Report Card Pick Up--NO CLASSESS for students!
• Thursday, March 19, 2026:
• Friday, March 20, 2026: Student Vs. Staff Basketball Game; seating starts at 1:15, game starts promptly at 1:30

• March 23, 2026 - March 28, 2026: Spring Break! No Classes

• March 30, 2026
• March 31, 2026

We are opening our (digital and physical) doors for Parent-Teacher Conferences!

• Log in or Walk in: We’re available from 12:00–2:00 PM and 3:00–6:00 PM. Use the gym doors to enter! Book your time using the button below

• See the Masterpieces: Our gym has been transformed into a STEAM Art Gallery! Come see how our students are blending Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math into incredible works of art.

• Make an Impact: Help lead the way by voting in our Local School Council Elections during conference hours.

• Pauline Williams

• Alba Galindo

• Becky Keeler

• Christina Suarez

• Danelle Catrambone

• Joneese Young

• Ja'Meia Sally

• Aramando Franco

Community Representatives running for LSC:

• Jessica Engelking

Staff Representatives running for LSC:

• Teacher: Elisa Viramontes
• Teacher: Ramiro Prado
• SECA: Marsella Horton

Our recent Book Fair was a soaring success! We want to extend a huge thank you to Ms. Vahey for her hard work and to our families for their continued support.

This year, the magic went even further. Thanks to the generosity of The Eagle Alliance Movement, who spent over $3,500 to ensure no child was left out in the Fall, and the "Scholastic Dollars" earned from your purchases, we were able to provide every student in the school with a book to keep.

Watching our students pick out their very own treasures was a wonderful reminder of what this community can do when we fly together!

This week's attendance rate is at 88%! This is a 3% DROP from the previous week!

Students need to be in school to learn. The data is clear: attendance is not optional for academic achievement.

• Currently, 68% of students with attendance below 90% are on Academic Watch. These students are failing to maintain a "C" average and are falling behind on standardized benchmarks.

• Conversely, 76% of students who maintain attendance above 90% are meeting or exceeding academic expectations. Consistent attendance is the single most important factor in ensuring your student stays on track.

Attendance and Penny Wars: Penny Wars has started with the funding going to replacing our aging technology! Ms. Luzzi is offering $5.00 to the class within a grade band who has the best attendance each week! I'll also give 5.00 to any class who has attendance over 95%!

Jungman is currently working on our Continuous Improvement Plan, and family voice is a critical part of that process. We want to better understand how to engage, support, and connect with our families in meaningful ways.

Your feedback will help us improve parent involvement, strengthen our school community, and plan meetings, events, and opportunities that work best for you and your family. This survey is short and should take about 3 minutes to complete.

Thank you for taking the time to share your voice — your input truly matters.

You can find the survey HERE

There are changes that will roll out begining in February for the State of Illinois regarding SNAP benefits. Please visit these links that has information that CPS is providing to our families. As always, if you have questions, wonderings, or if need support, please don't hesitate to reach out

Updates: English | Spanish

You can also visit this website from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for complete and up-to-date information on SNAP benefits, and you can visit CPS’ SNAP page at cps.edu/snap.

Hello Jungman Families!

We are SO excited to launch our very first Spring Sports season! If your child is interested, please review the opportunities below and make sure they attend the tryout/info session listed.

⚽ 6–8 Girls Soccer
📅 Tuesday, March 3
👩‍🏫 Coach Michelle Elias
📧 melias5@cps.edu

🏃 5–6 Boys & Girls Track and Field
📅 Wednesday, March 4
👩‍🏫 Coach Wynsome Cash
📧 wcolecash@cps.edu

🏈 6–8 Boys Flag Football
📅 Thursday, March 5
👨‍🏫 Coach Jose Baca
📧 jbaca12@cps.edu

Students will stay after school for an informational meeting followed by practice.
⏰ Pick-up is at 4:30 PM.

⚠️ Important Notes:

• This is our first year offering spring sports, so we must meet minimum participation numbers. Coaches will confirm team formation after the first practice.

• Practice schedules will be shared once teams are finalized.

• Games and meets begin after Spring Break.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Reminder:

Spring sports require commitment. Athletes are expected to attend practices and games/meets. Families are responsible for transportation.

We can’t wait to see our Eagles compete this spring! If you have questions, please reach out to the coach listed above.

Let’s go, Jungman! 🦅💙

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!

February 23-March 16: Penny Wars! Goal is raise over 1000.00 in a fun way that puts grade band against each other. These funds help support the purchasing of new technology

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

Phone: (773) 534-7376