Dear Blackwell Families,
The first few weeks of the 2025-2026 school year have been successful and we are proud of the positive mindset and effort our students have already shown this year. Blackwell students have worked hard these past two weeks showing what they know on the MAP assessment. They will be setting academic goals in the next few weeks and we can’t wait to support them in achieving their goals!
As a reminder, Picture Day is Wednesday, September 10th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Fry and Julie Shapiro
Picture Day
Get your child ready with their best back to school smiles. Picture Day is Wednesday, September 10th. Paper order forms were sent home and are due back on picture day. You can also order online (more background color options are available)
To order online go to: Lifetouch
Enter picture day code: EVTXJR8RG
Online orders do not require any paperwork on picture day.
Send paper orders with exact change to school with your child on picture day.
Students may bring paper orders ahead of time and give it to their teacher.
Paper orders cannot be accepted after picture day and parents are encouraged to make sure their child has it ready for the photographer
Online orders can be placed after picture day
Last chance picture proofs will be sent home with all students that did not place a pre/day of order.
Multicultural Parent Advisory Council
You are invited to join us at the Schaumburg District 54 Professional Learning Center (522 E. Schaumburg Rd. – DOOR C1) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 as District 54’s Multicultural Parent Advisory Council presents a session for parents on “The Key to Success for English Learners in District 54.” During the meeting we will review how English Learners are identified in District 54 and discuss the information that ACCESS scores provide regarding your student’s learning. We will also share tips for creating a partnership with your students’ teachers, review the Evidence Based Funding in District 54, and explain how support is provided for multilingual learners. Interpreters will be available.
To sign up for the session, please complete the registration form by Monday, Sept. 15. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Department of Language and Culture at (847) 357-5150.
Run to Read
Join the District 54 Education Foundation and School District 54 at the 21st annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Dirksen School. This event will include a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk and children’s races. All proceeds will support financially struggling District 54 families. Register for the 2025 Run to Read by Sept. 5 to get early bird pricing.
Electric Bikes, Scooters and Skateboards
Electric bikes, scooters and skateboards are not permitted on District 54 property, due to safety concerns including the potential for accidents and the possibility of fire associated with such devices. This applies to students, as well as to family members and friends who may be picking up or dropping off students at school.
PTA News
Next week is our first Treat Day Friday!! If you have not prepaid, and will be giving students money to pay day of, the fee has gone up to $2.00. Thank you for your understanding!
We will also need volunteers for Treat Day – no prior experience needed! Please reach out to let us know you will be able to volunteer. You would need to arrive at 11:00, check in with the office and head to the gym! You will be done around 12:30-12:45.
Blackwell Elementary