Dear Blackwell Families,
What an incredible first week at Blackwell! It was a joy welcoming our 1st through 6th graders back to the building. We are committed to fostering an environment where every Bobcat knows they Belong, learns to Believe in their potential, and is empowered to Achieve great things. Thank you for a fantastic first week. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Kindergarten Bobcats on Monday!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stephanie Fry and Lily Moradi
School News |
Fall MAP Assessments Beginning on Monday, August 24th, we will test kindergarten through eighth grade students using the computer-based MAP assessments tool. The purpose of MAP Growth (K-8) is to inform teachers of the immediate instructional needs of students. MAP results equip educators with key data to help personalize instruction and pinpoint individual student needs. Please note that MAP has updated their national norms in 2025 so you may see some variance in your student’s national percentile rank compared to your student’s past MAP assessments. Kindergarten - Math: 8/24 & Reading: 8/26 First - Math: 8/27 & Reading: 8/28 Second – Math: 8/27 & Reading: 8/28 Third - Math: 8/25 & Reading: 8/27 Fourth - Math: 8/25 & Reading: 8/26 Fifth - Math: 8/24 & Reading: 8/26 Sixth - Math: 8/24 & Reading: 8/28 Lunch Hours New lunch times for 2026-2027 school year:
Arrival and Dismissal Safety for our students and staff is a top priority. Please note, there is no adult supervision outside prior to the 8:25am bell. Parents can park on the streets near Blackwell School but please be cognizant of the No Parking signs in the area. Many of our students are walkers so please remember to drive slowly around the school and be respectful to our crossing guard signs. All students crossing Walnut Lane should do so at the crosswalk with our Crossing Guard. Our parking lot will be closed during the following times: · During arrival from 8:15-8:40am each day · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during dismissal from 2:45-3:10pm · Wednesdays during dismissal from 2:15-2:40pm Office Hours Our office is open from 7:30am-4pm each day. If you need assistance please call 847.357.5555. |
D54 News |
Progressive Discipline Emphasis at Blackwell is for students to practice self-discipline and accept more responsibility for their behavior. Behavior that is disruptive to the education process and infringes upon the rights of others will not be tolerated. A consistent structure for progressive consequences is utilized across all locations in the school throughout the day including during arrival/dismissal, specials, acceleration periods, lunch, and recess.
As stated above, students displaying “Severe Clause” behavior will receive an immediate referral to the office and parents/guardians will be notified by the school administrator. Examples of “Severe Clause” behaviors would include: fighting; insubordination; serious verbal abuse or use of profanity or obscenity; acts that jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of another; repeated and willful behavior that constitutes disregard for the rules and regulations of the school; and chronic behaviors involving classroom disruptions or inappropriate language. Our goal is to teach students positive behaviors, so that all students can work in a school environment that is safe, fun, free from distraction, and conducive to maximum learning potential. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about our school-wide structure for progressive consequences. Run to Read Join the District 54 Education Foundation and School District 54 at the 22nd annual Run to Read on Sunday, September 20, 2026 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 2026 Run to Read by August 28 to get early bird pricing. 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 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 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. 14. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the Depa |