Week 32

Can you feel it? Spring is officially here, and the energy is electric! While we are soaking up the sunshine, it’s a whirlwind of a season, the end of the school year will be here before we know it, so let’s make every moment count.

Also, please stay tuned for our Staff Appreciation week Sign Ups coming out later this week! We are hoping families will be able to help with a staff potluck and a few other surprises for our staff!

Some Important Shout-Outs

We have so much to celebrate this week! Please join us in a huge round of applause for:

• Our MV-AP, Mr. Alvarez: We had a blast celebrating him during Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. Thank you, Mr. Alvarez, for everything you do to keep our school running smoothly!

• The TEAM: A massive thank you for your incredibly generous donation! Because of your support, we’ve been able to purchase 31 brand-new Chromebooks for our students.

• Science Olympiad: Our brilliant scientists are heading to State on April 17th! We are so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to see you compete.

This April, we are proud to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. We are moving beyond "Awareness" toward true Acceptance, which means intentionally including, valuing, and supporting our neurodivergent friends and neighbors. At Jungman, we believe that "different" is not "less," and we strive to be a place where every student is celebrated for their unique strengths.

🥪 The Re-Launch of PB@J!

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we are officially re-launching Peer Buddies @ Jungman (PB@J)!

This program is at the heart of our mission to ensure all students are engaging with one another in authentic, meaningful ways. PB@J pairs students of all abilities to build real friendships and break down social barriers. Like peanut butter and jelly, we know our students are simply better when they stick together!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our middle school Science Olympiad team! Our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students have been working tirelessly all year, and their dedication has paid off—in their very first year as a program, they have qualified for the State Competition!

This upcoming weekend, our young scientists will be traveling to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to compete against the best teams in Illinois.

🔬 What it Takes to Compete

Science Olympiad is often described as a "track meet for the mind." It isn't just a club; it’s a commitment to academic excellence. Our students have been:

• Digging Deep: Mastering complex topics across life science, physics, chemistry, and engineering.

  
  

• Going Above and Beyond: Voluntarily staying after school for hours every week to build devices and study.

  
  

• Proving Their Knowledge: Taking rigorous assessments both on and off-site throughout the season.

To our competitors: your grit, curiosity, and teamwork have brought you this far. We are so proud of what you've achieved already, and we can’t wait to cheer you on at State! Go Jungman!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we want to honor the incredible women who make our community so special! From our amazing moms and grandmothers to the aunts and mentors who provide so much love and support, we invite you to join us for a special celebration.

🥐 Breakfast with the Best!

We are hosting a Light Mother’s Day Breakfast for all our families, with every classroom from Grades K–8 participating.

We are so grateful to our generous friends at Pochos Chicago for donating the delicious breakfast! If you haven't visited them yet, they are local favorites located at 1727 W 18th St. You can check out their amazing menu at pochoschicago.com.

📸 Join the Celebration

To help us make this morning perfect, please take a moment to do the following:

1. RSVP: Please fill out our Google Form so we have an accurate headcount for breakfast.

2. Share a Photo: We want to celebrate all the important women in our students' lives! In the RSVP form, you’ll find an option to upload a photo of your child with their mom, grandmother, auntie, or any special mother figure. We would love to feature these in our celebration!

We can’t wait to see all those smiling faces and celebrate the women who do it all!

Dear families:
Please review the linked document containing important information regarding the Sexual Health Education Curriculum that will be implemented in May.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oq5_P7LbYqSbVVSvv7mlOC8YDJ8yyvyKCwN62I0ji5Q/edit?usp=sharing

Estimadas familias:
Por favor, revisen el documento adjunto, que contiene información importante sobre el plan de estudios de educación para la salud sexual que se implementará en mayo.

Autism Acceptance Month

• Monday, April 13: PB&J for Middle Grades and Intermediate students; Minecraft team Party
• Tuesday, April 14: ISA Science State Testing Grades 5 and 8
• Wednesday, April 15: ISA Science State Testing Grades 5 and 8; Community Yoga @ 9:15 in the gym; Special Olympics
• Thursday, April 16: ISA Science State Testing Grades 5 and 8;
• Friday, April 17: Science Olympiads Clap Out to cheer them on to the State competition at 10:40 am

• Monday, April 20: Start Sexual Health Education Curriculum Week of 4/20; Intermediate PB@J; Connie's Pizza Participants Recess; Loteria @ Simone's to support TEAM
• Tuesday, April 21: Career Fair 8:00-11:00
• Wednesday, April 22: Community Yoga in the gym 9:15; Special Olympics
• Thursday, April 23: 8th grade trip to Great America; Penny Wars Winners Rocket Recess
• Friday, April 24: POSSIBLE TRIP--UIC Baseball game--MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

• Monday, April 27: PB& J for Intermediate and Middle School
• Tuesday, April 28: Vision and Hearing Screening
• Wednesday, April 29: Community Yoga in the gym 9:15;
• Thursday, April 30: Dia de los Ninos celebrations & STEAM FEST
• Friday, May 1: Progress reports go home.

There are a lot of conversations and news being shared about May 1 possibly being a non-student attendance day . THERE IS NO OFFICIAL WORD as of yet. Please know we will communicate this as soon as we hear. For right now, assume that there WILL BE school.

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.

Due to a lack of commitment, we have to cancel our Girls Soccer and Boys Flag Football this Spring. We will try again next year!

Good luck to our Track and Field Team who are already earning medals in their events!

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 17th: Connie's Pizza Fundraiser! See flyer above!

February 26-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 supplies for each classroom like lysol wipes and paper towels

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

Phone: (773) 534-7376