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Grab a new full zip hoodie at a discount. There's free shipping on orders over $75 too. Check out 1stPlace Spiritwear for more details!
If you have not already done so, please register now!
6th and 7th grade families:
Online registration for the 2024-25 school year in District 97 is now open for all students. Complete details about the process—including residency documents, timelines and other helpful resources—are available on the district web site: www.op97.org/registration.
**RETURNING STUDENTS
Registration for returning District 97 students will be open March 5 - April 19. Complete details can be found at https://www.op97.org/hr/returning-student-registration. ALL CURRENT 6TH AND 7TH GRADE JULIAN STUDENTS MUST REGISTER, IF YOU PLAN FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND JULIAN M.S. FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. So please be sure to complete the registration on or before April 19th. Thank you in advance.
We appreciate your partnership in preparing for a successful 2024-25 school year!
It's another stellar school year!
Oak Park ESD 97 has been named a NAMM Best Communities for Music Education for 2024. This marks the 5th time in a row that Oak Park has received this honor!
This award is given based on survey data that highlights:
-Accessibility for music instruction and equipment regardless of socio-economic status
-Diversity of our student body and diversity of curriculum
-Community partnerships to ensure students have materials and resources and additional instruction to help them be successful
-District and administrative support to allow students to enhance their overall education with creative endeavors
Thank you for your support!
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Mr. Kanwischer
Director of Bands/Coordinator for Instrumental Music
tkanwischer@op97.org
Percy Julian Middle School
OPRFHS Community Block Party
Sunday, May 19 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Join Oak Park and River Forest High School for an exciting day featuring the legendary alumni band The Jade 50's, a variety of food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, and numerous other family-friendly activities. It’s all happening on the Mall on the west side of OPRF, where you’ll also have the chance to take a lap on the new track! Don’t miss out on the fun! Check out the flyer here.
Career Exploration Day
Calling all Parents/ Family/ Friends of Julian Middle School:
Career day is here! We will be splitting Career Exploration Day over two days this year and are in need of presenters. This year, Career Day will be held May 23rd and 24th. We need individuals who are willing to speak with and do a brief activity with students about their career and career paths. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up using this link.
Questions? Please contact Adrienne Court(acourt@op97.org) and Laura Barlich (lbarlich@op97.org).
Thanks,
Adrienne and Laura
8TH GRADERS are going to Six Flags Great America!
The 8th Grade Graduation Celebration Deals are all available now! Don't miss out, please choose 1 deal today!!
GREAT AMERICA MEGA DEAL IS ONLY $100!
We have a tentative date of Tuesday, May 28th for the 8th grade field trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL. And we are offering a mega deal for the 8th Grade Celebration field trip. We will go to Six Flags Great America from 9:30am - 6:30pm. For only $100, students will get admission to Great America amusement park, transportation to and from the park, lunch, a snack, and the all day refillable beverage option...plus a Class of 2024 t-shirt!
- ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 26 (we will NOT be able to extend the payment deadline) because Great America must be paid in full prior to the field trip and we must submit the final t-shirt order by May 1st. Therefore, no refunds will be issued because each vendor must be paid in advance, prior to the day of field trip. So please be sure to make your payment on or before 4/26 if you want your student to participate.
- If you own a SEASON PASS or ONE DAY PASS to Six Flags Great America for your 8th grader, the cost of the trip is $60 (for this price, your Jayhawk will receive the Class of 2024 t-shirt, transportation, lunch, snack and the refillable beverage option). **On May 28, if your student does not bring the season pass, then your student will need to pay the full price admission at the gate or a parent/guardian will need to pick them up from the amusement park.
- If your student will not attend the SFGA field trip, but would like to order the Class of 2024 t-shirt: the cost is $15.
- For more information, please read the SFGA Information Sheet.
- To pay for the Mega Deal or the Season Pass Deal, please CLICK HERE.
- To purchase the Class of 2024 t-shirt (8th grader not attending the SFGA field trip), order here.
- And to complete the Permission Slip for Great America, please CLICK HERE now.
FOOD DELIVERY POLICY REMINDER
The Food Delivery policy is still in place:
Effective Monday, November 6, 2023 - FOOD DELIVERIES ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR STUDENTS
In recent weeks, we have observed a number of students missing instructional time to come down to the first floor to meet delivery drivers at the front entrance or at the commons' doors. No child should be meeting a stranger at the door of the school or during their lunch/recess time outside. This is a major safety and security concern. Parents and Guardians are welcome to drop off forgotten lunches to their children. Also, sandwiches and salads are available for purchase from the lunchroom if a student forgets their lunch at home (it can be billed to their lunch account, they do not need cash to purchase a lunch in the lunchroom).
Julian Middle School will no longer accept food/beverage deliveries for students from outside food delivery services, and students are not permitted to order GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEats, etc for lunches, snacks or beverages. Parents/Guardians are welcome to drop off forgotten lunches to their children. However, students are not permitted to place orders via their chromebooks or cellphones. We appreciate your cooperation and we thank you in advance for helping to remind your student of the safety & security protocols. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a Julian administrator.
**Cuyler and Washington Blvd Intersection
Parents/Guardians,
If your child is in the habit of crossing the sidewalk from the school to the North side of Washington Blvd at Cuyler Ave, PLEASE remind them that this is not a sanctioned crosswalk. All Julian students who are walking or biking, to and from school, should cross the street at the light with a crossing guard. There is no official crosswalk at the Cuyler Ave and Washington Blvd intersection. Therefore, students should not cross themselves. Students should walk to the corner of Ridgeland Ave and then walk to the North side of Washington Blvd. Crossing guards are posted at the light, where students should cross the street. Please be sure to discuss this safety habit with your Julian student.
SAFE AND HEALTHY SCHOOLS: Information about Student Illness
District 97 remains committed to maintaining safe and healthy schools. We continue to work in partnership with the Oak Park Department of Public Health, following guidance set by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
When should a child remain home from school?
Staying home if you are ill is essential to keep infections—including the virus that causes COVID-19— out of schools and prevent spread to others. Please visit the District 97 Health Services page for more information about when to stay home. If you have specific questions, please contact your school nurse.
COVID-19 Guidelines for 2023-24
Following IDPH guidelines, individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must stay home for five days after the first day of symptoms or testing positive (Day 0). They may return to school on Day 6 if:
They are 24 hours fever free with no fever-reducing medication AND
No diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours AND
Improvement of other symptoms.
Masks are strongly recommended around others for five days (through Day 10). Per local guidance, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 should also complete Oak Park Department of Public Health's Positive at Home COVID 19 Test form.
For more information, please visit: COVID-19 Guidelines for D97 Students and Staff
ATTENDANCE LINE INFORMATION
*PLEASE GIVE THE REASON FOR YOUR STUDENT'S ABSENCE*
When calling the Julian attendance line at 708-665-3064 or leaving a message on the school office voicemail at 708-524-3040, please slowly state the following:
- Your Name
- Your Child’s First and Last Name
- Your Child’s Grade Level and Advisory Teacher
- Reason for the Absence
- Best phone number to reach you
