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! We had a fantastic week at CSMS and want to thank our students and staff for making it such a positive one. A highlight of the week was our virtual author visit with Alan Gratz. Students had a wonderful opportunity to hear about his journey as a writer and engage in a live Q&A. It was an inspiring experience that brought reading and writing to life for our students.
We also enjoyed a wonderful Jazz/Choir Concert and had student work proudly displayed at the All-Area Art Exhibit. It’s always great to see our students shine through the arts and share their talents with our community.
We also took time to recognize Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day. We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Arrends, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Feign, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and families each day.
In addition, we are excited to share that our state testing season has officially wrapped up. We are proud of the effort our students put forth and appreciate your support in helping them be prepared each day.
Looking ahead, we have a busy and exciting week coming up at CSMS. Students will be participating in STAR testing, and we will also be hosting several important events. Our Ambassadors will be visiting MG, and we are looking forward to celebrating our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM.
We are also proud to honor our students during our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM, a special recognition of their hard work, leadership, and commitment to service.
As we continue preparing for the end of the school year, we are also getting ready to welcome our incoming 6th grade students. As part of that planning, our staff is working together to make our 5th Grade Fly-Up Day a fun and welcoming experience. We are excited to introduce future Tigers to our school community!
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to another great week ahead. Let’s make it a great week at CSMS! 🐯
Dr. Andrew Vondran
Did you miss ordering a yard sign to celebrate your 8th Grader? Good news, we have a limited number of extras. Place your order here, and we’ll follow up with pickup information
A big congratulations goes to five of our National Junior Art Honor Society members for currently having their artwork exhibited at the Adler Arts Center in Libertyville! Their work is being featured in the Youth Art Month Exhibition, "a special exhibit that celebrates the creativity and talent of young artists in our community." If you appreciate the fine arts and are looking for a local art event to attend with your family, consider stopping by! (See the poster for more details.)
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.
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 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 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:
- 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
Sports update: Here are the links to our current sport schedules:
Track and Field has started. Good luck to our athletes. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Gomez or Mrs. Schaefges.
🎈April 2026
27th - STAR Testing Day 1
28th - STAR Testing Day 2
28th - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
29th - NJHS Induction
30th - Springfield Trip (8th Grade Only)
May 2026
1st - D75 Culture Fair
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.
