CSMS Newsletter

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Dear Tiger Families,

It was another fantastic week at Carl Sandburg Middle School, filled with plenty of achievements to celebrate and exciting events ahead! Looking forward, our 8th-grade students will participate in the Lake County NAVIG8 Fair this Tuesday, October 20th, where they will explore various career paths and learn how to align their upcoming high school journey with their future goals. Beginning Monday, students will be able to bring class materials for the next class after PE. There are hooks and clear bags outside the gymnasium where the students are able to put their belongings. On the sports front, huge congratulations go out to our 6th/7th grade soccer team for capping off an incredible, undefeated season with a 5-0-2 record, capped by winning the Lakeside Conference Tournament Championship! Great work to our players and coaches! Finally, I want to say thank you to the people of Mundelein for coming out to enjoy our 56th Annual BratFest. The community vendors, the food trucks, the D75 staff, and the families of Mundelein are what made it a great event. We are looking forward to an even better event next year!

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

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.

Incoming Freshmen Night- Spanish

According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, students who miss just 5 to 9 days of school per semester are twice as likely to fail a core course(Math, English, Science, Social Studies).

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.

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!

I’m excited to share that author Karla Arenas Valenti will be visiting CSMS on October 28th! She has authored many award winning books, such as "Lola" and "Loteria"!

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.

Here is our library newsletter. Also, please check out our LMC Padlet and see what #D75 reads

Don’t Miss Out on the 2026–2027 Yearbook! 📚📸

Capture the memories, friendships, and moments that make this school year special! Order your 2026–2027 CSMS yearbook today so you can look back on all the highlights of the year. Don’t wait until the end of the year. Order yours today!

• 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.

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!

TNN for 10/13

• Website
• PowerSchool
• Student Handbook
• Year long calendar

October 2026

October 20 Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 PM, Location: District Office

October 20 NAVIG8 Lake County Fair

October 22 8th Grade Rockstar Concert at MHS

October 22 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Neal

October 27 7th and 8th Grade Spooktacular Concert

October 27 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball at CSMS

October 29 7th and 8th Girls Basketball at Deerpath

October 30 MASC Halloween Dance

🍎 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.