Principal Message - September 23rd

Greetings Husky Families
 
Week 5 has arrived!!!  We are halfway through the 1st quarter.  Time is truly flying.  By the end of this week, students will receive progress reports (reports go home with students in grades 1st-8th on Thursday).  This will be your opportunity to see how your child(ren) is embracing their return to school.  I would encourage you to take time to reflect with your child(ren) around their experience thus far.   What are areas that they feel great about?  Are there areas they want to improve?  Do they feel like they have all the necessary tools in place to be successful?   Conversations around learning and the school experience are valuable.  If there is anything we can do on our end, please seek out our staff for guidance.  


Many thanks to each and every one of you for your support during last week’s Husky Hustle.  As you may have heard, we reached our goal.  This means “Bucket the Principal/AP” will take place Thursday starting at 1 pm.  We look forward to seeing you during this wonderful and wet experience.  


On a final note, Chicago Public Schools annually collects data on the fine and performing arts programming through self-assessments specific to schools.  Below is a link for a voluntary and anonymous survey that should not take more than 10 minutes of your time.  If you’d like to participate, please plan to complete the survey no later than October 4.  You can find the survey linked here.   


Please feel free to reach out with any questions.  Thank you in advance for helping us to make Jahn School the best it can be! 


As a reminder, this Friday is a professional learning day for staff.  This will be a non-attendance day for students.  


Have an amazing week.  


Dr. Kimbrough and Dr. Ferreras 


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Upcoming Events/Dates:  

Fall School Pictures Day - Tuesday, October 8th:  Our Fall picture day is Tuesday, October 8th.  Additional details will be sent home with students.  

Family Literacy and Math Night - Tuesday, October 8th - 4 to 6 pm.  Please join us for the fun-filled learning experience centered around literacy and math, 

Drop-off Safety:  Please assist us with the safety for everyone by not dropping students off in the crosswalk.  We have a number of curbside areas where students can be dropped off.  


CPS Calendar:  This link provides you with the 2024-25 CPS Calendar.  It includes days off and vacations.  Please work to schedule trips or appointments during times students are not in school.  Our school day starts promptly at 8 am.  A detailed calendar that includes specific dates for Jahn events is forthcoming.  
 
Meal Menus:  All students, except half day Pre-K,  receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of income.  Students can also bring their own nut-free lunch.  CPS meal menus are here: CPS Meal viewer - Jahn
 
For Further Assistance:  
 
Enrollment, Parent Portal, Student Fees, Transportation, Volunteering, and Ventra Cards: Contact: Margo Innocente [email protected]
 
After School Programming: [email protected]
 
504/IEP Questions: Jackie Defina [email protected]