Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 29th from 5:00-6:00pm. Join us for a night of costumes, fun and trunk or treating in the Blackwell parking lot. This event is for all Blackwell students and parents. 

 

Get ready for a sweet competition!

To help make our Trunk or Treat event a spooky success, we’re kicking off a School-Wide Candy Donation Contest October 14th through October 20th. 

 

Each class will collect sealed, unopened bags of candy to donate for our Trunk or Treat celebration. Make sure each donation has your child’s teacher’s name clearly labeled on the bag so we can track it and count the number of pieces.

 

If you signed up for as a Vehicle “Trunk” to pass out candy your student will receive “600 pieces of candy” towards their class total. If you have multiple students, we will divide them evenly between their homerooms. If you have donated candy already, we will add that total towards your student’s homeroom total.

 

The TOP TWO classes that bring in the most candy pieces will win an EXTRA PE CLASS “Zombie Tag” during the week of Halloween with Mr. Navas!

 

Let’s show our school spirit, help make Trunk or Treat amazing, and win that extra PE time! Let the candy collecting begin!

 

On Friday, Oct. 31st, we will be celebrating Halloween beginning with a parade outside at 1:30pm. The parade will be weather permitting and will be canceled if it cannot be held outside. Families are invited to come watch the parade as we walk down continental and around the Blackwell parking lot. 

In choosing an appropriate costume for your child to wear at school, please adhere to the following guidelines:

 

It is tradition to celebrate Veteran’s Day (Tuesday, November 11th) at Blackwell. Leading up to Veteran’s Day, students will participate in singing patriotic songs and learning important details about why we honor this day. On Veteran’s Day students will be participating in activities and watching a slideshow to honor and thank all the veterans related to Blackwell students and staff. 

Do you have a child who is learning English? Are you interested in learning more about how they are receiving English Language support? Join us on Wednesday, November 5, from 5-6 p.m. at the District 54 Professional Learning Center (522 E. Schaumburg Rd. – DOOR C1).

 

We will share information about literacy instruction in District 54 and how support is provided for students who are learning English. We will also discuss how you can encourage reading at home to help your child grow as a reader. Additionally, the Schaumburg Public Library will share resources for your family.

 

To sign up for the session, please complete the registration form by Monday, November 3. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Japanese. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.

 

District 54 is offering classes to learn how to speak English. These classes are for parents who have children attending a District 54 school who are interested in learning Basic English conversation skills as well as beginning reading and writing skills in English. 

Adult ESL will take place at Eisenhower Junior High School and Campanelli Elementary School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from October 14 through December 2. If you are interested, please complete this form by Tuesday, October 7. Seats are limited.

 

In District 54, we are dedicated to supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of every student. Your perspective as a parent or guardian plays a vital role in helping us build a complete understanding of your student’s strengths and areas for growth. To gather your valuable input, families of students in grades K–8 will receive an email on Monday, September 29, containing a unique link to complete the District 54 Personal Assessment of Core Competency for your student(s). The survey will be open through Friday, October 17. We sincerely appreciate your participation, as strong collaboration between home and school is essential in supporting your student’s overall well-being.