Graduation will take place at Hoffman Estates High School at 7:00 pm on May 30, 2019.  Students should arrive by 6:30 pm and proceed to the cafeteria.  Parents can proceed to the gym.  Please do not bring balloons or gifts into the gym.  We want to ensure all graduates are seen by their family members.  If you are seen carrying gifts or balloons in, you will be asked to return them to your car.

Join the D54 Foundation for 22nd annual golf outing

Want to make a difference in the lives of District 54 students? Join the District 54 Education Foundation for its 22nd annual golf outing on Monday, June 10 at the Schaumburg Golf Club.

All proceeds from the golf outing support District 54 breakfast programs, STEM programs and grants for students from financially struggling households. Please consider supporting District 54 children by becoming an event sponsor or golfing. The Foundation is also looking for raffle items and gift cards to award as prizes.

Visit d54foundation.org/golf-outing to sponsor, register or for more information. The Foundation was honored to be named Schaumburg’s Volunteer Organization of the Year for 2019 and we are excited to continue our work with this organization on behalf of students.

¡Únase a la Fundación D54 para nuestro 22ª Evento Anual de Golf!

¿Quiere hacer la diferencia en las vidas de los estudiantes del Distrito 54? Únase a la Fundación de Educación del Distrito 54 para su 22a evento anual de golf el lunes 10 de junio en el Club de Golf de Schaumburg.

Todas las ganancias del evento de golf apoyan los programas de desayuno del Distrito 54, los programas STEM y las becas para estudiantes de hogares con dificultades financieras. Por favor, considere apoyar a los niños del Distrito 54 convirtiéndose en patrocinador de este evento o jugando al golf. La Fundación también está buscando artículos de rifa y tarjetas de regalo para otorgar como premios.

Visite la página web d54foundation.org/golf-outing para convertirse en patrocinador, registrarse o para obtener más información.  La Fundación tuvo el honor de ser nombrada Organización de Voluntarios del Año de Schaumburg para el año 2019 y estamos entusiasmados de continuar nuestro trabajo con esta organización en nombre de los estudiantes.

8th Grade Graduation Details:

Gowns:

• Graduation gowns and yearbooks will be distributed on May 24.
• Please make sure to double check the length of the graduation gown. Gowns should be mid-calf range.  Let us know by Monday day if there are any issues.

Graduation Practice:

• Students must attend the full day on May 30 to participate in walking graduation.
• Students should wear comfortable clothing for graduation practice.

Graduation:  May 30

• Graduation will take place at Hoffman Estates High School at 7:00 pm. Students should arrive by 6:30 pm and proceed to the cafeteria.  Parents can proceed to the gym.
• Please do not bring balloons or gifts into the gym.  We want to ensure all graduates are seen by their family members.  If you are seen carrying gifts or balloons in, you will be asked to return them to your car.
• Please refrain from all loud noises including the use of air horns, cheers and clapping for each individual child during reading of names in the ceremony.  This would only serve as a delay for other students waiting to receive their diploma. It is important for every family to have the opportunity to hear their child’s name called.  Diplomas will be pulled of students whose names are cheered through the ceremony.  We want to ensure all students are respected and not embarrassed during this joyous occasion.

PTA Scholarship

Attention 7th graders!!!!  Want help paying for your summer activities? Then apply for the Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs Summer Scholarship. You have a chance to have some or all of your activity paid for. Please go to http://pta.sd54.org for more information and to print out an application. Paper forms are also available at school. Remember to follow ALL the directions and late entries will not be accepted.

District 54 Summer Band and Orchestra
Registration for District 54’s Summer Band and Orchestra program has begun!  Students who have completed fifth, sixth, or seventh grade and have had lessons on their instrument in the District 54 instrumental music program for at least one school year are eligible to enroll.  Summer Band and Orchestra will take place July 8-25 (Mondays-Thursdays) at Addams Junior High School.  Registration forms are available from any instrumental music teacher or at sd54.org/resources/instrumental-music.  If you have questions, please contact the band/orchestra teacher at your school or call 847-357-5138.

District #54 Instrumental Music Staff

New Village Ordinance: 

Beginning April 1, 2019 a Hoffman Estates village ordinance will take effect in regards to the traffic flow for student pick up and drop off procedures.  The Hoffman Estates police department is working in collaboration with the village to make sure the procedures are followed to ensure the safety of our students.

Between the hours of 7:00 am – 8:00 am and 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, drivers will not be allowed to make a right turn into the west side parking lot.  A left turn is allowed only.  Please go north on to Carling Road and take a right onto Rosedale.  Follow Rosedale until you reach the parking lot.  Please do not drop off or pick up students on Hassell Road.  This is extremely unsafe for students.  We want to ensure parents, family members, and drivers are aware of the new ordinance so they are not ticketed.  Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of Eisenhower students.

8^th Grade Expectations: 

Beginning April 9^th, students will be required to stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays if they are missing assignments.  We will follow the same process of communicating to parents through email on Fridays if your child is missing work.

Chromebooks:  Please make sure your child is charging their chromebooks each evening.   There have been an increase of students not being prepared in their classrooms due to low batteries.

Cell Phones:  Please remind students that cell phones must be turned off and put into lockers at the beginning of the day.  If parents need to contact students during the day, please feel free to contact our office.

According to Board Policy 7:390, 

Student possession or use of cellular telephones, laser pointers or electronic, communication or entertainment devices is prohibited in the schools, on District property or on District-provided transportation unless the use or possession of such a device has first been expressly authorized by the building principal or the Superintendent/designee.

Parents will be asked to pick up cell phones if students are repeatedly not following expectations.

Check out the following Clubs that are taking place this year.

Meeting dates and times are listed on the school calendar.

Art Club  Sponsor: Erik Bostrom

Battle of the Books  Sponsors: Lori Mobley

Coding  Sponsor: Tim Yung

Cursive Club  Sponsor: Lauren Vidal

Drama  Sponsors: Lori Mobley, Nialae Muhammad

Fishing  Sponsor: Tim Yung

Fluid Power Challenge  Sponsors: Lauren Vidal, Shawn Kuhlemeier

French Club  Sponsor: Jessica Conway

FUSE  Sponsor: Tim Yung

Game Club  Sponsors: Monica Bhatia and Krishna Patel

GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science)  Sponsor: Shawn Kuhlemeier

Girls Empowering Girls  Sponsors: Melissa Hemzacek, Allyssa Massarelli

Interact  Sponsors: Melinda Perez and Julie Goolish

Math Team  Sponsor: Mike Cohen

National Geography Bee  Sponsors: Nina Gdowski, Jade Schwich

Photography Club  Sponsors: Lauren Vidal and Jessica Benavides

Pinterest Party  Sponsor: Jessica Benavides

Rocket Club  Sponsor: Jessica Hubly

Rube Goldberg  Sponsor: Lauren Vidal

Social Studies Movie Club  Sponsors: Nina Gdowski, Jade Schwich

Spanish Club  Sponsors: Heather Arizpe, Carlee Pagonis

Spanish Speech Club  Sponsor: Wendy Rojas

Trivia Club  Sponsor: Ashleigh Lewandowski

Yearbook  Sponsor: Chris Kissamis