I hope you are enjoying the summer! 2019-2020 Yearbooks will be available for pick up on Monday June 29 from 4-6 PM in the MacArthur parking lot. If you did not pre-order a yearbook, additional yearbooks will be avaialble for sale at this time for $20 on a first come, first served basis. Any pre-ordered yearbooks not picked up on Monday will be held until the start of school in the fall. We ask that anyone coming to pick up a yearbook please wear a mask and maintain six feet of distance from each other. For any yearbook related questions, please email macyearbook60169@nullgmail.com

Thank you,

Sonia Esquivel

Estimada comunidad de MacArthur:

¡Espero que estén disfrutando el verano! Los anuarios 2019-2020 estarán disponibles para recoger el lunes 29 de junio de 4 a 6 PM en el estacionamiento de MacArthur. Si no pre-ordenó un anuario, los anuarios adicionales estarán disponibles para la venta por $20 hasta que se agoten. Todos los anuarios pedidos por adelantado que no se recojan el lunes seran guardados hasta el comienzo del nuevo año escolar en otoño. Le pedimos a las personas que vengan a recoger un anuario que usen cubrebocas y mantengan seis pies de distancia el uno del otro. Para cualquier pregunta relacionada con el anuario, envíe un correo electrónico a macyearbook60169@nullgmail.com

Gracias,

Sonia Esquivel

Dear MacArthur Community,

I hope you are enjoying your summer and that this email finds you happy, healthy and safe. I am reaching out to you today with a message from Ms. Garza:

Dear MacArthur Community,

I hope this communication finds you well.  I am grateful for the relationships I have built with the MacArthur staff, students, and community, and for a positive first year administration experience.

With that said, it is with a heavy heart that I share with you that due to circumstances in my personal life, I have made the difficult decision to step down from my administrator role in District 54.  I assure you this decision was not easy to make.  I know that these kinds of changes are hard on all of us, but at this time this is what is best for me and my family.  While I will miss this community tremendously, I hope that I will continue to see many of you, as I will continue to be a part of the District 54 family.

This past year has shown me that MacArthur is an extraordinary place, and I am grateful for the wonderful memories and connections I have made this past year.  I wish you all the best,  I know the MacArthur family will continue to thrive.

Sincerely,

Lisa Garza

We are grateful to Ms. Garza for her dedication to the MacArthur students, staff and community over the past year. We feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her. While Ms. Garza will be missed, MacArthur will be in good hands! We are excited to welcome Ms. DIlshad Patel as our Assistant Principal for the 2020-2021 school year! Below is a message from Ms. Patel:

Dear MacArthur Community,

It is an honor to serve as the new assistant principal at MacArthur International Spanish Academy.  I have been working in Schaumburg School District 54 for the last 13 years, starting as a 5th and 6th grade teacher at Stevenson Elementary School.  I taught for five years before becoming a Quantum Learning Instructional Coach and New Teacher Mentor for the district.  I have also served on the district’s Happiness Team, promoting the principles of positive psychology.

While I am now stepping into this new role, MacArthur is a familiar school that I have had the privilege of supporting as a district coach and mentor.  It is evident that MacArthur is a place where students, families, and staff all work together toward the district’s mission of ensuring student success.   I look forward to continuing to support this mission with you as we build a partnership together as a MacArthur community.

Sincerely,

Dilshad Patel

Enjoy your summer MacArthur! We look forward to continuing to serve this amazing community.

Sonia Esquivel

Dear MacArthur Community,

It is hard to believe that we are wrapping up the 2019-2020 school year today! As we have said before, this is not the way any of us anticipated ending the school year, but our students, staff and community have certainly made the best of it. We are so grateful for all of the ways you have supported us this school year. The MacArthur community is the heart of our school- you are what makes this a special place. It is a tradition of ours to have a small breakfast to thank everyone who volunteers at Mac throughout the school year. While the current circumstances prevent us from doing that this year, our staff has put together a video to thank you for all the ways you support us. Have a wonderful summer MacArthur! We look forward to being together again soon!

Sincerely,

Sonia Esquivel and Lisa Garza

MacArthur Volunteer Video

6^th Grade Virtual Clap Out

Another tradition at MacArthur is the 6^th grade clap-out at the end of the school year. The 6^th grade team did an amazing job making this a virtual experience for our sixth graders. You can watch it here.

PTA 6^th Grade Gift

The MacArthur PTA has graciously provided a gift for all our sixth graders. You can drive-thru the MacArthur parking lot to pick up your child’s gift on Friday May 29. We will use the following schedule:

108 Rutigliano at 1:30 PM, 109 Castaneda at 2:00 PM and 110 Ruffolo at 2:30 PM.

2nd Grade Student iPad Collection – UPDATED
We will no longer be collecting iPads from 2nd graders this week.  We hope this change will enable students to utilize the devices over the summer months.  The District will be scheduling a 2nd grade iPad collection / Chromebook exchange in early August.  Additional details regarding this will be communicated later in the summer.

Student Google Accounts – UPDATED
The District has decided to keep ALL current K-7th grade student accounts active so devices will be functional during the summer months.  With community libraries still closed, the devices can be utilized for students to continue reading over the summer.  We are asking parents to be diligent in monitoring student device usage to ensure they are being utilized for appropriate purposes. 

Device Collection on Friday – UPDATED
We will still have our device collection drive-thru this Friday, May 29th from 9-11:30 am for all non-returning students to return iPads, Chromebooks, and chargers.  If you are the parent of a 2nd grade student, and you still want to turn in your child’s iPad on Friday instead of keeping it for the summer, you can utilize the drive-thru device drop-off between 9-11:30 am.  Your child will be issued a Chromebook in early August.

Student Materials Pick Up- LAST OPPORTUNITY
If you were not able to pick up your child’s materials last week, you can visit Mac on Friday, May 29 between 9-11:30am.  We will be in the school parking lot, so you can drive up to return materials to Mac and pick up your child’s supplies that were left in the classroom. After this time, any materials not picked up will be discarded.

Yearbook

If you would like to purchase a yearbook with cash or check you can do so during the drive-thru this Friday. Please drop off $20 in a marked envelope with your student’s name and classroom number at the MacArthur parking lot this Friday, May 29 between 9am-11:30am. You must have the EXACT AMOUNT IN A LABELED ENVELOPE.

Don’t remember if you already purchased a yearbook OR want to pay with Zelle? Email macyearbook60169@nullgmail.com to find out!

Click here to purchase with Paypal ››

We will keep you informed once yearbooks have arrived.

District 54 Virtual Learning University

Are you searching for an innovative way to empower your children over the summer? Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to summer learning that combats boredom and keeps everyone engaged? Look no further! Visit the School District 54 Virtual Learning University to tackle challenges for literacy, math, science, social science, social-emotional learning, language and culture too!  Each area has multiple challenges or a toolkit to keep your children’s minds focused and active throughout the summer weeks! Within each category, you will find family activities, individual activities and possible places to visit in our community and surrounding areas.  We hope you’ll encourage your children to visit our Virtual Learning University often throughout the summer to challenge themselves and to keep your family learning together. Click here to access the Virtual Learning University or find the link under Popular Links on the District 54 website.

Grades and Report Cards

Report Cards will be available on the District 54 Parent Portal starting June 2. In accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines, report card grades for the third trimester will be issued as Pass or Incomplete. Final grades for students in fourth through eighth grade will reflect second trimester grades or higher as evaluated by student work across the third trimester.

We hope that all families will check the report cards and use the information to celebrate with their children their academic successes. We are all very proud of our students.

Canceled PTA Events- JUNE 1 DEADLINE

Due to current circumstances, the following MAC PTA events are cancelled for the remainder of the school year…Hot Lunch, Hot Dog, Nachos, and Spring Party. Please indicate whether you would like your money refunded or turned into a PTA donation by filling out the form below. The last day to fill out the form is June 1.

https://t.ly/bgdW7 

Community Supports

As the situation surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus continues to change, District 54 is working with amazing community partners to provide food to families who are struggling financially.

You can find updates regarding food distribution on the District 54 website.

Dear MacArthur Community,

There have been a few changes to our technology collection plan this week – please read the following changes carefully:

2nd Grade Student iPad Collection – UPDATED
We will no longer be collecting iPads from 2nd graders this week.  We hope this change will enable students to utilize the devices over the summer months.  The District will be scheduling a 2nd grade iPad collection / Chromebook exchange in early August.  Additional details regarding this will be communicated later in the summer.

Student Google Accounts – UPDATED
The District has decided to keep ALL current K-7th grade student accounts active so devices will be functional during the summer months.  With community libraries still closed, the devices can be utilized for students to continue reading over the summer.  We are asking parents to be diligent in monitoring student device usage to ensure they are being utilized for appropriate purposes.

Device Collection on Friday – UPDATED
We will still have our device collection drive-thru this Friday, May 29th from 9-11:30 am for all non-returning students to return iPads, Chromebooks, and chargers.  If you are the parent of a 2nd grade student, and you still want to turn in your child’s iPad on Friday instead of keeping it for the summer, you can utilize the drive-thru device drop-off between 9-11:30 am.  Your child will be issued a Chromebook in early August.

Student Materials Pick Up- LAST CHANCE!
If you were not able to pick up your child’s materials last week, you can visit Mac on Friday between 9-11:30am.  We will be in the school parking lot, so you can drive up to return materials to Mac and pick up your child’s supplies that were left in the classroom. After this time, any materials not picked up will be discarded.

Yearbook

If you would like to purchase a yearbook with cash or check you can do so during the drive-thru this Friday. Please drop off $20 in a marked envelope with your student’s name and classroom number at the MacArthur parking lot this Friday, May 29^th between 9am-11:30am. You must have the EXACT AMOUNT IN A LABELED ENVELOPE.

Don’t remember if you already purchased a yearbook OR want to pay with Zelle? Email macyearbook60169@nullgmail.com to find out!

Click here to purchase with Paypal ››

We will keep you informed once yearbooks have arrived.

​​​​​​​Sonia Esquivel and Lisa Garza

Dear MacArthur Community,

Thank you for your flexibility, patience and support during our materials drive-thru pick up this week. Seeing our Toros and their families enthusiastically waving from behind car windows has been a PEAK MOMENT during this unusual time. V-Learning will continue next week- the last day for students is May 28. Monday is a non-attendance day in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your family and we look forward to seeing you next week in our virtual classroom!

Have a great weekend MacArthur!

Sonia Esquivel and Lisa Garza

IPAD COLLECTION- May 29

We will have another drive-thru next week. This time we are collecting IPADS from all students in second grade. We are also collecting IPADS and Chromebooks from any students not returning to District 54 next school year. You can drop off your IPAD, chargers, headphones and hot spots (If this applies) in the MacArthur parking lot from 9-11:30 AM. Please put your items in a bag and label it with the student’s name.  If you have any questions, please email us at soniaesquivel@nullsd54.org or lisagarza@nullsd54.org

District Devices over the Summer

Please note, student access to Google will continue through Friday, May 29 on district devices. Google access will be shut off at 11:59 PM on May 29.  All student files will be saved and ready to go for next school year.

District 54 Virtual Learning University

Are you searching for an innovative way to empower your children over the summer? Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to summer learning that combats boredom and keeps everyone engaged? Look no further! Visit the School District 54 Virtual Learning University to tackle challenges for literacy, math, science, social science, social-emotional learning, language and culture too!  Each area has multiple challenges or a toolkit to keep your children’s minds focused and active throughout the summer weeks! Within each category, you will find family activities, individual activities and possible places to visit in our community and surrounding areas.  We hope you’ll encourage your children to visit our Virtual Learning University often throughout the summer to challenge themselves and to keep your family learning together. Click here to access the Virtual Learning University or find the link under Popular Links on the District 54 website.

Grades and Report Cards

Report Cards will be available on the District 54 Parent Portal starting June 2. In accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines, report card grades for the third trimester will be issued as Pass or Incomplete. Final grades for students in fourth through eighth grade will reflect second trimester grades or higher as evaluated by student work across the third trimester.

We hope that all families will check the report cards and use the information to celebrate with their children their academic successes. We are all very proud of our students.

Classroom Composite Pictures

The attached letter from Lifetouch explains their process on how they will be accommodating prepaid orders for school pictures/classroom composites.

Lifetouch Letter.pdf 

Yearbook update

It is with much disappointment that we share with you, the delivery of our yearbooks will be delayed until possibly mid-June.

Due to the COVID regulations, Jostens was forced to close their California production plant which affected their other locations that print and deliver yearbooks.

We will inform you when yearbooks have arrived and will be available for pick up.

Don’t remember if you ordered a yearbook? Please email macyearbook60169@nullgmail.com to find out.

UPDATED Registration for 20-21 School Year

Registration for the 2020-21 school year is underway for kindergarten through eighth grade.

New District 54 families

Click here to begin online registration. After processing your registration, your child’s new school will contact you to request additional information, such as the Student Transfer Form (ISBE form 33-78) for students transferring from another Illinois school; proof of immunizations (list of required immunizations by grade level), birth verification and proof of residence (see details at sd54.org/registration).

For questions, please contact registrationdocuments@nullsd54.org. If you do not know what school your child will attend, click here to access our School Search program and enter your address.

Current D54 families

Log in in to the parent portal, and update your information for next year by June 1, 2020. You must hit the SUBMIT button after reviewing the information, even if you do not make any changes. If your children will not be attending District 54 schools next year, please contact your school office and let them know.

If you have previously created a portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the parent portal website. If you have never created a portal account, please email portalsupport@nullsd54.org to create one.

All families are required to prove that they live within District 54 boundaries every year..  If we were unable to verify your residency electronically, you will have the ability to upload your residency electronically through your portal. If you do not have a portal account, you can also email the required documents to registrationdocuments@nullsd54.org.

Information about transportation and the consumable materials fee will be communicated later.

Canceled PTA Events

Due to current circumstances, the following MAC PTA events are cancelled for the remainder of the school year…Hot Lunch, Hot Dog, Nachos, and Spring Party. Please indicate whether you would like your money refunded or turned into a PTA donation by filling out the form below.

https://t.ly/bgdW7 

Support during School Closure

We want you to know the entire D54 community is here to support each other during this difficult time.  If you find your family in need of support, please let us know.  You can reach out directly to our school social worker or school psychologist.  Ms. Garza and I are also available to support as well.  If you have a specific need, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.

vanessachairez@nullsd54.org – Vanessa Chairez, Social Worker

alexandrabluell@nullsd54.org – Ali Bluell, School Psychologist

lisagarza@nullsd54.org- Lisa Garza, Assistant Principal

soniaesquivel@nullsd54.org – Sonia Esquivel, Principal​​​​​​​

Community Supports

As the situation surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus continues to change, District 54 is working with amazing community partners to provide food to families who are struggling financially.

You can find updates regarding food distribution on the District 54 website

Dear MacArthur Community,

We hope you have had a great week and that you and your family are happy, healthy and safe. MacArthur Staff have been in the building this week packing up student belongings for our drive-thru pick up next week and, though the building does not feel the same without our Toros, it has been wonderful to see them and hear their voices (from a safe distance!). As we prepare for our drive-thru pick up next week, please make a sign with your child’s name and room number to display on your window as you pull up to our drive-thru area. This will help make our process more efficient and keep the line moving. We want to thank you for your flexibility and support in navigating the close of a school year during these unusual circumstances.

Have a great weekend MacArthur!

Sonia Esquivel and Lisa Garza

PTA Newsletter

Linked below is the May edition of the PTA newsletter. Please click on the attachments for important announcements including the newly elected PTA Board for the 20-21 School Year.

May PTA Newsletter-ENG

May PTA Newsletter SPA

Yearbook update

It is with much disappointment that we share with you, the delivery of our yearbooks will be delayed until possibly mid-June.

Due to the COVID regulations, Jostens was forced to close their California production plant which affected their other locations that print and deliver yearbooks.

We will inform you when yearbooks have arrived and will be available for pick up.

Don’t remember if you ordered a yearbook? Please email macyearbook60169@nullgmail.com to find out.

UPDATED Registration for 20-21 School Year

Registration for the 2020-21 school year is underway for kindergarten through eighth grade.

New District 54 families

Click here to begin online registration. After processing your registration, your child’s new school will contact you to request additional information, such as the Student Transfer Form (ISBE form 33-78) for students transferring from another Illinois school; proof of immunizations (list of required immunizations by grade level), birth verification and proof of residence (see details at sd54.org/registration).

For questions, please contact registrationdocuments@nullsd54.org. If you do not know what school your child will attend, click here to access our School Search program and enter your address.

Current D54 families

Log in in to the parent portal, and update your information for next year by June 1, 2020. You must hit the SUBMIT button after reviewing the information, even if you do not make any changes. If your children will not be attending District 54 schools next year, please contact your school office and let them know.

If you have previously created a portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the parent portal website. If you have never created a portal account, please email portalsupport@nullsd54.org to create one.

All families are required to prove that they live within District 54 boundaries every year.  If we were unable to verify your residency electronically, you will have the ability to upload your residency electronically through your portal. If you do not have a portal account, you can also email the required documents to registrationdocuments@nullsd54.org.

Information about transportation and the consumable materials fee will be communicated later.

Materials Return Reminder

Beginning on May 19, each grade level has been assigned a time for drive-thru pick up and drop off materials.  We will adhere to all social distancing guidelines during these drive-thru times.  We thank you for your flexibility and understanding at this time- our number one priority has always been the safety of our students and community.  If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Materials to Return: Student Material Drop off and Pick Up (ALL FAMILIES REMAIN IN THE CAR)

• Please return all district materials (with the exception of iPads/Chromebooks).  Such items include: library books, guided reading books, textbooks, end of the year teacher note, etc.
• Please place all items into one trash bag and label it with your child’s first, last name and their classroom teacher’s name.
• Please place the bag in the trunk of your car.
• Parents will enter the parking lot.  A drive-thru lane will be marked by cones.
• Pull up to a designated stop point.
• Hold up a sign in car window of student’s name and teacher. (Please create before coming to school)
• Pop trunks and stay in the car.
• MacArthur staff will be placing the supply bag in your trunk.
• MacArthur staff will be taking the bag out of the trunk that contains items being returned to school.
• You will be directed to leave the parking lot, once trunk is closed and all clear.

Schedule for the Week: Student Material Drop off and Pick Up 

MacArthur families will pick up and drop off their students materials at the assigned times below.

• Tuesday May 19 | Kindergarten and Sixth Grade

119 Gonzalez: 9:30-10:00

122 Thurman: 10:15-10:45

123 Perez: 11:00-11:30

110 Ruffolo: 11:45-12:15

109 Castaneda: 12:30-1:00

108 Rutigliano: 1:15-1:45

• Wednesday May 20 | Second Grade

114 Temoczuk: 9:30-10:00

115 Dziubinski: 10:15-10:45

116 Barrett: 11:00-11:30

• Thursday May 21 | Third Grade and Fifth Grade

124 Scannell: 9:30-10:00

125 Smith: 10:15-10:45

126 Bledsoe: 11:00-11:30

103 Vidales: 11:45-12:15

104 Gonzalez: 12:30-1:00

105 Partipilo: 1:15-1:45

• Friday May 22 | Fourth Grade and First Grade

127 Paulson: 9:30-10:00

101 Daker: 10:15-10:45

102 Felvey: 11:00-11:30
118 Vanek: 11:45-12:15

117 Barajas: 12:30-1:00

120 Lopez: 1:15-1:45

Technology Drop Off

ONLY STUDENTS IN 2^nd GRADE AND STUDENTS NOT RETURNING TO SD54 will return their devices this school year. Second grade families should drop off their Chromebooks, IPads, chargers, headphones and hot spots (if this applies) on May 29 between 9-11:30 AM in the MacArthur parking lot. A drop off lane will be marked off by cones.

Fourth Grade Students and Parents – Band and Orchestra Enrollment Information

As many of you know, students traditionally enroll in the District 54 Instrumental Music Program in the spring of fourth grade and begin lessons in fifth grade. Due to our unique circumstances in the spring of 2020, instrumental music enrollment will be held once school resumes in the fall. In the meantime, we encourage fourth grade students and their parents to visit the District 54 website (https://sd54.org/resources/instrumental-music-enrollment-spring2020 ) to view information about band and orchestra enrollment so that they are prepared to choose an instrument and join the fun!

No V-Learning Dates

For the remainder of the school year, Mondays will be planning days for our staff and there will be no V-Learning for students! The last day of V-Learning for students is May 28.

Canceled PTA Events

Due to current circumstances, the following MAC PTA events are cancelled for the remainder of the school year…Hot Lunch, Hot Dog, Nachos, and Spring Party. Please indicate whether you would like your money refunded or turned into a PTA donation by filling out the form below.

https://t.ly/bgdW7 

Support during School Closure

We want you to know the entire D54 community is here to support each other during this difficult time.  If you find your family in need of support, please let us know.  You can reach out directly to our school social worker or school psychologist.  Ms. Garza and I are also available to support as well.  If you have a specific need, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.

vanessachairez@nullsd54.org – Vanessa Chairez, Social Worker

alexandrabluell@nullsd54.org – Ali Bluell, School Psychologist

lisagarza@nullsd54.org- Lisa Garza, Assistant Principal

soniaesquivel@nullsd54.org – Sonia Esquivel, Principal

Community Supports

As the situation surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus continues to change, District 54 is working with amazing community partners to provide food to families who are struggling financially.

You can find updates regarding food distribution on the District 54 website.

Please see a message from our PTA below regarding the 19-20 Yearbook!

As our world adjusts to change, one thing that remains constant is the yearbook tradition.

Remember 2020 with an unforgettable yearbook. Orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Copies are limited and on-line orders will close on May 29th, so don’t delay, buy today for $20!

               RESERVE. REFLECT. ENJOY.

Dear MacArthur Community,

Thank you to all of the families that participated in the very first District 54 Virtual Field Day! It was wonderful to see our Toros get creative with the field day stations! A huge thank you to Miss Vaselaney and the rest of the District 54 Physical Education Department for putting this together for our students. We hope that you are looking forward to some rest and relaxation this weekend. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

Have a wonderful weekend MacArthur!

Sonia Esquivel and Lisa Garza

Materials Return Reminder

As we shared with you earlier this week, beginning on May 19^th, each grade level has been assigned a time for drive-thru pick up and drop off of materials.  We will adhere to all social distancing guidelines during these drive-thru times.  We thank you for your flexibility and understanding at this time- our number one priority has always been the safety of our students and community.  If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

PLEASE NOTE:  THE ONLY GRADE RETURNING DEVICES THIS YEAR IS 2^ND GRADE AND NON-RETURNING STUDENTS TO DISTRICT 54.  EVERYONE ELSE WILL KEEP HIS OR HER IPAD OR CHROMEBOOK OVER THE SUMMER. 2^nd GRADE DEVICES WILL BE RETURNED ON MAY 29 BETWEEN 9-11 AM.

Materials Return: Student Material Drop off and Pick Up (ALL FAMILIES REMAIN IN THE CAR)

• Please return all district materials (with the exception of iPads/Chromebooks).  Such items include: library books, guided reading books, textbooks, end of the year teacher note, etc.
• Please place all items into one trash bag and label it with your child’s first, last name and their classroom teacher’s name.
• Please place the bag in the trunk of your car.
• Parents will enter the parking lot.  A drive-thru lane will be marked by cones.
• Pull up to a designated stop point.
• Hold up a sign in car window of student’s name and teacher. (Please create before coming to school)
• Pop trunks and stay in the car.
• MacArthur staff will be placing the supply bag in your trunk.
• MacArthur staff will be taking the bag out of the trunk that contains items being returned to school.
• You will be directed to leave the parking lot, once trunk is closed and all clear.

Schedule for the Week: Student Material Drop off and Pick Up 

• MacArthur families will pick up and drop off their students materials at the assigned times below:
• Tuesday May 19 | Kindergarten and Sixth Grade

119 Gonzalez: 9:30-10:00

122 Thurman: 10:15-10:45

123 Perez: 11:00-11:30

110 Ruffolo: 11:45-12:15

109 Castaneda: 12:30-1:00

108 Rutigliano: 1:15-1:45

• Wednesday May 20 | Second Grade

114 Temoczuk: 9:30-10:00

115 Dziubinski: 10:15-10:45

116 Barrett: 11:00-11:30

• Thursday May 21 | Third Grade and Fifth Grade

124 Scannell: 9:30-10:00

125 Smith: 10:15-10:45

126 Bledsoe: 11:00-11:30

103 Vidales: 11:45-12:15

104 Gonzalez: 12:30-1:00

105 Partipilo: 1:15-1:45

• Friday May 22 | Fourth Grade and First Grade

127 Paulson: 9:30-10:00

101 Daker: 10:15-10:45

102 Felvey: 11:00-11:30
118 Vanek: 11:45-12:15

117 Barajas: 12:30-1:00

120 Lopez: 1:15-1:45

Fourth Grade Students and Parents – Band and Orchestra Enrollment Information

As many of you know, students traditionally enroll in the District 54 Instrumental Music Program in the spring of fourth grade and begin lessons in fifth grade. Due to our unique circumstances in the spring of 2020, instrumental music enrollment will be held once school resumes in the fall. In the meantime, we encourage fourth grade students and their parents to visit the District 54 website (https://sd54.org/resources/instrumental-music-enrollment-spring2020 ) to view information about band and orchestra enrollment so that they are prepared to choose an instrument and join the fun!

Summer Camps CANCELLED

Due to this unprecedented time we are faced with, all District 54 Summer Camps have been cancelled for this year. These camps include, Summer STEM, 54 Fitness League, Camp Creative, Language and Culture Camp, and Summer Instrumental Music. If you have submitted a payment for any camp, you will be issued a refund starting Thursday, April 30, and you should see a credit appear on your statement within 14 business days.

The camp facilitators are going to miss seeing students this summer. Students in all grade levels can stay engaged by participating in the School District 54 Summer Virtual Learning University, which is filled with fun activities and challenges for students and families to participate in together from home. The link for the Virtual Learning University will be on the School District 54 website in the last week of May.

No V-Learning Dates

For the remainder of the school year, Mondays will be planning days for our staff and there will be no V-Learning for students!

MacArthur Gratitude Countdown

We hope you have been following along with our MacArthur Gratitude Countdown. You can find the calendar in English and Spanish below and you can show us how you are participating by posting here: https://padlet.com/soniaesquivel/gratefulmac

MacArthur Gratitude Countdown-EN

MacArthur Gratitude Countdown -SP

Canceled PTA Events

Due to current circumstances, the following MAC PTA events are cancelled for the remainder of the school year…Hot Lunch, Hot Dog, Nachos, and Spring Party. Please indicate whether you would like your money refunded or turned into a PTA donation by filling out the form below.

https://t.ly/bgdW7 

Support during School Closure

We want you to know the entire D54 community is here to support each other during this difficult time.  If you find your family in need of support, please let us know.  You can reach out directly to our school social worker or school psychologist.  Ms. Garza and I are also available to support as well.  If you have a specific need, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.

vanessachairez@nullsd54.org – Vanessa Chairez, Social Worker

alexandrabluell@nullsd54.org – Ali Bluell, School Psychologist

lisagarza@nullsd54.org- Lisa Garza, Assistant Principal

soniaesquivel@nullsd54.org – Sonia Esquivel, Principal

Community Supports

As the situation surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus continues to change, District 54 is working with amazing community partners to provide food to families who are struggling financially.

You can find updates regarding food distribution on the District 54 website.

Registration for the 2020-21 School Year- DEADLINE: June 1!
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open and available through the Infinite Campus Portal.  If you have previously created a portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the portal website. Go to http://sd54.org and click on Infinite Campus Parent Portal under Popular Links.  If you have not previously created a portal account, please email portalsupport@nullsd54.org to create one.​​​​​​​

To enroll your child for the 2020-21 school year:

• Update Your Information:  Log on to the parent portal by Monday, May 4, 2020 to review the current information and make any necessary changes. You must hit the SUBMIT button after reviewing the information, even if you do not make any changes. If your child(ren) will not be attending District 54 schools next year, please inform our office where your child will be attending school in the fall so that we can prepare your child’s records for transfer.  You can email Mrs. Ramos at zenaidaramos@nullsd54.org or Ms. Roslewski at lizroslewski@nullsd54.org and they will be more than happy to help you.
• Residency:  All families are required to prove that they live within District 54 boundaries every year.  If we were unable to verify your residency electronically, you will have the ability to upload your residency electronically through your portal.  If you are unable to upload the documents needed at this time, you will be able to provide them in person when our offices reopen. If your address information was verified electronically, you will not be prompted to upload residency documentation and will not need to provide any documents.

Information about busing and material fees will be communicated this summer. Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ramos at zenaidaramos@nullsd54.org or Ms. Roslewski at lizroslewski@nullsd54.org