Dear Keller Families,
It has been a tremendously successful first trimester at Keller Junior High. We are proud of the progress and success our students have shown this trimester and we look to continue that success second trimester. My message to the students today was simple. Monday is a golden opportunity to set the tone for a successful second trimester. EXPECT SUCCESS!!! We have all the confidence in your child and we are looking forward to working with them to ensure their success.
On behalf of the Keller staff, thank you for a great first trimester. Thank you for your continued support. Daily you set your child up for success, and we get to reap the benefits of your hard work in the classroom. Simply put, it is a team effort, and it has never gone unnoticed the significant role you play in helping to ensure the success of your child. Thank you for all that do for your child and the staff at Keller.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our front office staff or me. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support and we will work “TOGETHER AS ONE” to ensure the success of our students.
Regards,
Tom Barbini
Principal
[email protected]
Important Dates to Remember:
• November 8: Half-day Inservice; students released at 10:40 AM
• November 20: Full-day Parent-Teacher Conferences – no school all day
• November 21: Half-day Parent-Teacher Conferences – no school all day
• November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break – no school
• December 21: Winter break begins at the end of the day
• January 8: School Resumes
• January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – no school
• February 16: Half-day Inservice; students released at 10:40 AM
• February 19: Presidents Day – no school
2023 – 2024 Keller Calendar
The 2023-2024 Keller Calendar can be viewed here: https://keller.sd54.org/aboutkeller/calendar/. This calendar contains upcoming events for Keller.
2023 – 2024 District Calendar
The 2023-2024 District Calendar can be viewed here: https://sd54.org/calendar/. Please click on the link for the Spanish version of the calendar.
Keller Junior High Website
Click here to navigate to the Keller Junior High Website.
Keller Sports, Intramurals, and Clubs
Please encourage your child to get involved in our Keller Sports, Intramurals, and Club offerings that take place after school. Please visit our Sports, Intramurals, and Clubs page for more information about these activities. Students must maintain academic eligibility to participate in sports, intramurals, and clubs. For information regarding upcoming dates for sporting events, intramurals, and club sessions please click on the linkto view the building calendar on the Keller webpage.
Students participating in interscholastic athletic programs, including intramural sports, shall have an annual physical examination prior to tryouts and participating in any scheduled practice or contest. Physicals are effective for one year from the date of the exam. The physical exam form for District 54 can be found by clicking on the link. For additional information on District 54 Junior High Sports and the Sports Parent-Student Handbook please click here.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Infinite campus is District 54’s student information system that connects parents to information. Through Infinite Campus, parents will have access to the Parent Portal. The Parent Portal provides access for parents to information regarding their child including paying fees, viewing assignments, attendance, grades, academic schedule, and teacher comments.
If you currently do not have a Parent Portal account, please email [email protected] or you can call our front office at 1-847-357-6500 and our secretaries can assist you. If you need help logging on to the Infinite Campus portal click here, email [email protected], or call portal support at 847-357-5110. If you have previously created a Parent Portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the portal website by selecting forgot password.
November Parent-Teacher Conferences
We look forward to connecting with you at our parent-teacher conferences on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21. More information will be provided in the near future regarding conferences.
District 54 Severe Weather Response Plan
In order to help parents better prepare for the severe cold weather and snow we often get during winters in our community, please review the District 54 Severe Weather Response Plan.
Is My Child Too Sick To Go To School
A common dilemma that parents face is “when should I keep my child home from school?” It’s not easy as parents more and more today are juggling the responsibilities of family and work. Click here for some guidelines to follow.
Lou Malnati’s Give Back Day – Nov. 8, 2023
Order from Lou Malnati’s on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 and 20% of sales will go back to the District 54 Education Foundation! Proceeds will go toward the Crisis Fund to aid School District 54 families. You can participate in this fundraiser by Dine-In, Take-out and Delivery. **3rd-party delivery apps are NOT included.**
• Visit the Lou Malnati’s at 1 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg and mention that you are with District 54 Education Foundation to your server.
• Phone Orders: Call (847) 985-1525 and mention that you are with District 54 Education Foundation before placing your order.
PTA NEWS
This week’s Keller Wildcat Newsletter is HERE
In this issue:
• Hot Lunch
• School Of Excellence Survey
• Volunteers Needed
• PTA Member Goals
• Committee Openings
• Spirit Wear
• Dine to Donate – PANERA
• Box Tops
No Food Deliveries Allowed
With a focus on student and staff safety, District 54 will not allow food delivery services (including, but not limited to, GrubHub, DoorDash, and local restaurants) to our schools. We will continue to have hot lunch days, which are planned events, organized and supervised by school or PTA volunteers. However, we will no longer accept other outside food deliveries to keep our schools secure.
Keller Junior High