Dear Keller Families,
I hope this email finds all of you doing well. I just want to say thank you to the families for your continued support. You are a crucial team member, and play an integral part to our daily success. Please know, your commitment to your child and Keller has a positive influence on all of us daily. Have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to reconnecting with the students and staff on Monday!! Lastly, for all you sports fans out there, enjoy the Super Bowl as well!!!
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:
- February 13: PTA Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Chipotle from 5-9 PM
- February 16: Half-day Inservice; students released at 10:40 AM
- February 19: Presidents Day – no school
- March 19: Election Day – no school
- March 22: Spring Break begins at the end of the day
- April 1: School resumes
- May 22: Half-day Inservice – no school in the afternoon for grades K-8
- May 27: Memorial 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 link to 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.
Eighth Grade Graduation
As we approach spring, we wanted to provide an update on the eighth-grade graduation ceremony. We are excited to announce that this year’s event will be held 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Wintrust Field, also known as the Schaumburg Boomers Stadium. In order to accommodate all families, we will be limiting each family to six tickets. Students will sit on the field with their classmates, while families will sit in the stands. In the event of rain, we will hold our graduation ceremony on Monday, June 3, at 5:30 PM at Conant High School. A livestream of the event will be posted to the District 54 YouTube Channel for individuals who are unable to be there that day.
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.
PTA NEWS
Here is this week’s KELLER WILDCAT newsletter with a special reminder of our CHIPOTLE Dine to donate event Tuesday the 13th next week from 5-9pm.
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.
Spanish Speech Contest
District 54 is excited to announce its 12th annual Spanish Language Speech Contest on May 2, 2024 for students in third through eighth grade. Students who are interested in participating should prepare a written speech and submit it with an application and a video of them delivering the speech by March 15th. The finalists will be notified via mail the week of April 8. For more information or to submit an application, visit our District 54 Spanish Speech Contest website.
Dental Clinic
Once again, we are pleased to have Smile Illinois-Mobile Dentists return to District 54. The dental clinic for Keller Jr. High students will be held at Lincoln Prairie School– 500 Hillcrest Blvd, Hoffman Estates on Monday, February 26, 2024. The Dental team will provide exams, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants. Please use the following link to register your child for the clinic. Parents will need to transport their students to and from the clinic the morning of the event. Link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/HKSCIL_schsrm
Volunteers Needed for Multicultural Event
Each year, the Department of Language and Culture, along with the Schaumburg Park District, presents a Multicultural Event that showcases the diversity represented by the students of District 54. One of the highlights of the event is the opportunity for students and their families to learn about other cultures by playing games, completing crafts, and participating in other activities. We are looking for families who are interested in volunteering to plan and facilitate an activity that represents their culture at this year’s event on Saturday, March 2, 2024. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete an Activity Volunteer Interest Form by January 26, 2024. We will also be hosting an informational meeting on Monday, January 22nd at 3:45 p.m. at Mead Jr. High.
Coffee and Conversation
You are invited to join us on February 7, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. as District 54’s Multicultural Parent Advisory Council presents a session for parents on “Supporting Your Student’s Learning at Home“. Join us as we discuss how parents can partner with the schools to help their students continue to grow as learners. We will also explore different strategies and resources for navigating homework and the learning process. To sign up for the session, please contact Barbara Velez (847) 357-5074.
Kindergarten Registration
The countdown to an extraordinary journey has begun! Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in August 2024, we encourage you to visit our new Welcome to Kindergarten website and begin registration today. As a current District 54 family, you will register through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. If you do not have your login, please contact [email protected].
After completing the online portion of your student’s kindergarten registration, please call our school to make an appointment to turn in necessary documents. If you can, bring your future kindergartner with you, as we have a special surprise for them! District 54 is also asking for your help in spreading the word about kindergarten registration. If you know of a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2024, please encourage the family to register today by visiting the sd54.org/kindergarten website. The sooner students enroll, the sooner District 54 will know how many kindergarten teachers we need to best serve our kindergarten class of 2024-25.
English a Second Language Classes for Adults
District 54 is offering classes to learn how to speak English at Lakeview School. These classes are for all parents who are interested in learning basic English conversation skills as well as beginning reading and writing skills in English. Classes will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesdays from February 6 through March 19. To register for a class session, visit the following registration form in your preferred language:
McKinney-Vento Act
The U.S. McKinney-Vento Assistance Act defines homeless children as those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime abode. In general, children or youth living in motels, transitional housing, shelters, the street, cars, parks, bus or train stations, abandoned buildings and other inadequate accommodations may be considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services. Please visit our website for more information.
Keller Junior High