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February 21, 2026
Dear Blackwell Families,
 
It has been a great week at school! Our students have been absolutely loving the warm weather, and it was wonderful to see the playground so full of life and sunshine. It’s amazing what a little fresh air can do for our school spirit! 
 
Looking ahead, we are excited to kick off Respect Week next week. Respect Week has been celebrated in Illinois for more than 100 years! Join us in celebrating Unified sports, inclusion, and RESPECT in District 54!
 
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Fry and Julie Shapiro
Respect Week
New Blackwell Instagram
Blackwell has a new Instagram account: @blackwell_sd54
 
Please follow our new official Instagram – we will be posting school news, upcoming events, and staff/student celebrations!

Blackwell PTA
Dine and Donate Nights: 
  • March 8 – 14 – Gangnam Korean BBQ – 317 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193 – ALL WEEK! – their hours are 4:00-11:00 weekdays and 12:00-10:00 on weekdays. They will provide 10% back to Blackwell. Come and support this generous local business! 
  • March 17 – Culvers on Algonquin and Meacham – 4:00-8:00
  • April 21 – Stonewood Ale House – 4:00 – 9:00
  • May 12 – Raising Canes – 4:00 – 9:00
 
Future Volunteer Opportunities:
Hot Lunch: 
  • Mar 5 – Mugs
  • Mar 19 – QP Greek
Treat Day: 
  • Feb 27
  • Mar 13
 
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D54 News
5Essentials Survey
Once again we are reaching out to our families and asking you to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey to provide us with your perspective and help guide our school improvement efforts. The parent survey will be available online through March 13 at survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois. For more information, visit the District 54 website.
 
Spanish Speech Contest
District 54 will host its 14th Annual Spanish Speech Contest on April 24, 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. 
 
Multicultural Event
District 54’s Multicultural Parent Advisory Council (MPAC) and the Department of Language and Culture, along with the Schaumburg Park District, invite you to join us at the Multicultural Event as we highlight the diversity in our community through student performances, crafts, games, activities and food from around the world. Admission is free and food is available for cash purchase. The event will take place at the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center (505 N. Springinsguth Road) on Saturday, March 7 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 
 
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)/Illinois Science Assessment (ISA): The federally mandated IAR (Grades 3-8 ELA/Math) and ISA (Grades 5 & 8) assessments will be administered between March 2 and March 20. (ELEM-Specific classroom dates will be shared by the teacher) (JH- Include your testing dates and locations)