Dear Blackwell Families,

 

Although it was a short week, it was a highly productive and successful one! We hope you are all enjoying the day today and finding plenty of ways to stay warm and cozy at home. We can’t wait to see our Bobcats back on Monday for another great week of learning!

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stephanie Fry and Julie Shapiro

To ensure the privacy of our students and staff, Meta Glasses are not permitted in any District 54 schools. 

 

Once again, we are pleased to have Smile Illinois-Mobile Dentists return to Blackwell School. The dental team will be coming on February 12, 2026 and will provide exams, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants. You can register to participate in the dental clinic by clicking on the link and completing the form: https://www.myschooldentist.com/EBSCIL_schsrm. At the top next to the phone number there is a drop-down box for English or Spanish. Please complete the form as soon as possible. Parents of Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade students: please note that by May 15, 2026 you must show proof that your child has seen the dentist within the past 18 months. This is a requirement for all children in the State of Illinois. If the Smile Illinois dentist examines your child, you have fulfilled this obligation. If you are taking your student to your family dentist you can access the dental exam form at: https://dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idph/forms/topics-services/prevention-wellness/oral-health/proof-school-dental-exam-042025.pdf. 

 

If you have any questions, please call Paula Novak RN, at 847-357-5574.

Blackwell’s Club Unify is collecting NEW pairs of socks to support members of our community in need. The TOP TWO classes that bring in the most pairs of socks will win an EXTRA PE CLASS in the month of February.

 

 

Socks are one of the most requested but least donated items for shelters and community organizations. Your contribution makes a real difference!

 

Bring new, packaged socks to your classroom teacher. They will add the socks to their class sock counter and place them in the designated donation box located in the main office.

 

Did you receive a holiday gift you’d love to re-gift for a great cause? 🎁

 

Each year, the Schaumburg Township Council (STC) of PTAs awards college scholarships to former District 54 students and summer experience scholarships to current students. These meaningful opportunities are made possible through funds raised at our annual Silent & Live Auction in March—and every one of our 28 schools plays a part.

 

Because all of our students can benefit from these scholarship programs (learn more here), we’re inviting our entire school community to contribute.

 

 

 

All donations are tax deductible. If you need a donation receipt or letter, please contact [email protected].

 

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Do you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in August 2026? We are excited to share that kindergarten registration will begin on Jan. 28. We encourage you to visit our Welcome to Kindergarten website now, to familiarize yourself with the process and begin gathering needed documentation. We also ask 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, 2026, please encourage the family to save the date and visit our website. The sooner students enroll, the sooner District 54 will know how many kindergarten teachers we need to best serve our kindergarten class of 2026-27.

 

District 54 will host its 14th Annual Spanish Speech Contest on April 26, 2026 at the Rafferty Administration Center. The Spanish Speech Contest is an opportunity for Spanish-speaking students to deliver speeches in the Spanish language on a variety of topics to a panel of judges. Speeches will be evaluated based on content, organization, language control, presentation, and memorization. Visit our website for more information and a link to the application.

 

High School District 211 is hosting its annual Girls STEAM Ahead event on Feb. 28. This program, for fifth- and sixth-grade girls, will have them engaging in hands-on activities while exploring science, technology, engineering, art and math. Registration last year filled in the first hour, so set your calendar alarms for 9 a.m. Jan. 17 when it begins. Visit the D211 website to learn more and to register.

 

Are you a parent/caregiver of an English language learner in District 54? You are invited to join our MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Council) Meeting on Wednesday, February 4th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Schaumburg School District 54 Professional Learning Center (524 E. Schaumburg Road; Door C1) to discuss this month’s topic: Mental Health and Supporting Your Child.

 

During our time together, we will be joined by Dr. Liz Perez (a school psychologist in District 54) to discuss strategies for supporting your child’s emotional well-being and responding to their feelings, especially during times of transition for English language learners. We will also share information about school support for mental health.

 

Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Japanese, Ukrainian, and Russian. 

Click on this link to register by Monday, February 2nd. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.