The Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs Auction 2020 will be online!!

Check out items now (https://stcofptas.memberhub.gives/stcauction) and bidding is Friday June 5th 4-10pm.

*This money benefits the STC scholarship fund, which provides camp scholarships for D54 students and college scholarships for high school senior D54 alumni.

*Every time you bid you will input your credit card information (pending charge until you win), and you should get notified if you get outbid. There will be an option to help us cover platform expenses (please!), and credit card processing fees will not be added on (STC will be absorbing these).  You will also have an option to make a donation to the scholarship fund.  Winner emails will be sent out from the platform 5 minutes after the auction ends.

*Basket pick up will be at Professional Learning Center (524 E Schaumburg Rd) on Monday June 8th 10am-1pm and Wednesday June 10th 6-8pm.  Proof of purchase (the email receipt) will be required for baskets to be picked up.

*All sales are final with items being sold as is.  STC has attempted to make sure all descriptions are clear, but they shall not be held responsible for correctness of descriptions or condition of items.  This includes if any items become invalid/expire as a result of the current pandemic situation.

Questions can be directed to STC VP1 Katie Forsythe at kat625cqf@nullyahoo.com

Congratulations to the 6th Grade Class of 2020! As we reflect on our school year we couldn’t be more proud of these students and their accomplishments during their time at Nerge School.  We wanted to share with you ways we are recognizing this milestone.

• Tonight all of the lights in the school will be left on overnight as a symbolic representation that our 6th Graders are the light of the future.  After all, we’ve been reminding them all year: Class of 2020, Future so Bright!  D54 has added a banner to the front lawn of our school to mark this event.
• All students received a lawn sign to proudly display at home and a JH feeder t-shirt to wear this summer.
• The video linked below was created to commemorate this special moment for students and families to enjoy together.
• The Nerge PTA has also planned for some special swag to be delivered to our students’ homes in honor of this rite of passage.

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the recipients of the 2020 Presidential Award. Recipients of this award met the following criteria: an average of 8 semesters (between grades 4-6) of a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in all content areas and consistent performance at the 90%tile or higher on MAP testing.  Students and families can expect to receive their certificates and pins in the mail, as the company who issues these awards has recently resumed business as usual.

• Jennifer Jeon
• Patrick Kresanic
• Vishnu Vijay
• Seoyeon Kim
• Nathan Kutella
• Aashna Patel
• Kamran Singri
• Gwendolyn Stanton
• Kamila Warzecha
• Suvir Talamas
• Fadun Adenuga
• Rio Lisica
• Rohun Mannur
• Ayushi Patel
• Elaina Shakro
• Tala Shelton
• Akira Offord
• Noah Rodriguez
• Lillian Stella
• Gustav Szczepanek
• Faris Baig
• Benjamin Schaefers
• Nathan Ytsen
• Maya Darji
• David Balachowski
• Anthony Nicchia
• Oliver Campbell
• Arya Patel

From The Nerge PTA

These past 7 years have been a remarkable journey for students and families alike. Together we have made loads of amazing memories at school, but we couldn’t have done it without your support. Our 6th Grade Celebration Committee has created a video to commemorate our 6th graders and their life at Nerge. We are very excited to share this video with you and we hope you will enjoy it.

https://bit.ly/NergeClassOf2020

We are extremely proud of all our 6th Grade students! Congratulations Class of 2020! You did it! Have a wonderful summer and good luck in Junior High!

We wish the Class of 2020 the best of luck!

You will be missed,

The Nerge Staff

There have been a few changes to our technology collection plan this week – please read the following changes carefully:

2nd Grade Student iPad Collection – UPDATED
We will no longer be collecting iPads from 2nd graders this week.  We hope this change will enable students to utilize the devices over the summer months.  The District will be scheduling a 2nd grade iPad collection/Chromebook exchange in early August.  Additional details regarding this will be communicated later in the summer.

Student Google Accounts – UPDATED
The District has decided to keep ALL current K-7th grade student accounts active so devices will be functional during the summer months.  With community libraries still closed, the devices can be utilized for students to continue reading over the summer.  We are asking parents to be diligent in monitoring student device usage to ensure they are being utilized for appropriate purposes.

Device Collection on Friday for Non-Returning Students – UPDATED
We will still be collecting district devices (Chromebooks/iPads with chargers) from any student who will not be returning to Nerge or a District 54 school in the fall. The drive-thru for all non-returning students is Friday, May 29th from 11:30-12:30 PM.  If you are the parent of a 2nd grade student and you still want to turn in your child’s iPad on Friday instead of keeping it for the summer, you can utilize the drive-thru device drop-off between 11:30-12:30 PM.  Your child will be issued a Chromebook in early August.

Student Materials Pick Up
If you were not able to pick up your child’s materials last week, you can visit Nerge on Friday between 10:00-11:00 AM.  We will be in front of the school, so you can drive up to return materials to Nerge and pick up your child’s supplies that were left in the classroom. 

Thank you for such a smooth and memorable student materials drop off and pick up last week!  Seeing you and your children was the exact pick-me-up we needed.

As we launch into the final week of the school year, we want to express our gratitude for your partnership and support.  Thank you for working with us to ensure your child’s social emotional and academic success, both in person and virtually.  On behalf of the Nerge uKNIGHTed flight crew, have a healthy and happy summer!

Please see the information and announcements below for Nerge and District 54 happenings.  The Nerge News will be up and running weekly once again in early August.

Technology Drop off for 2^nd Grade and Students Not Returning to Nerge/D54 Only

On Friday, May 29 we will be collecting iPads and chargers from 2^nd grade students ONLY.  We will also be collecting district devices (Chromebooks/iPads with chargers) from any students who will not be returning to Nerge or a District 54 school in the fall.  This means 6^th grade students heading to Mead and Keller should keep their district devices for over the summer.  Please be advised that the devices for other grade levels are District 54 property and will be utilized in the fall.

Please place your child’s device in the trunk of your car.  On Friday, May 29th, use the time window designated to your child’s teacher and kindly “drive through” toward the Nerge main entrance for curbside drop off of district devices.  Our staff will remove tech materials from trunks.  Parents, students, and family members must remain in cars the entire time.  We will contact any family who does not return tech materials as these devices are property of District 54.

Friday, May 29- Record’s Day; Student Non-Attendance Day

Technology Drop off: 2^nd Grade and Students Not Returning to Nerge/D54 Only

• Villegas, Room 101: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Jessica Canace, Room 102: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Panvino, Room 103: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Peraino, Room 116: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Students Not Returning to Nerge/District 54: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Grades and Report Cards

Report Cards will be available online within the District 54 Parent Portal starting June 2^nd. An email will be sent to you once your child’s report card is available.

In accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines, report card grades for the third trimester will be designated as Pass or Incomplete. Final year end grades for students in fourth through eighth grade will reflect second trimester grades or higher as evaluated by student work across the third trimester.

We hope that all families will check the report cards and use the information to celebrate with their children their academic successes. We are all very proud of our students.

District Devices over the Summer

Please note, student access to Google will continue through Friday, May 29 on district devices. Google Access will be shut off at 11:59 PM on May 29^th.  All student files will be saved and ready to go for next school year.

District 54 Virtual Learning University

Are you searching for an innovative way to empower your children over the summer? Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to summer learning that combats boredom and keeps everyone engaged? Look no further! Visit the School District 54 Virtual Learning University to tackle challenges for literacy, math, science, social science, social-emotional learning, language and culture too!  Each area has multiple challenges or a toolkit to keep your children’s minds focused and active throughout the summer weeks! Within each category you will find family activities, individual activities and possible places to visit in our community and surrounding areas.  We hope you’ll encourage your children to visit our Virtual Learning University often throughout the summer to challenge themselves and to keep your family learning together. Click here to access the Virtual Learning University or find the link under Popular Links on the District 54 website.

Kindergarten Orientation

Since we weren’t able to host a kindergarten orientation this year at Nerge, we are bringing the orientation to your homes!  Families of incoming kindergarteners, please use the link below to learn all about the kindergarten experience at Nerge including the staff, curriculum, and structures!

https://sites.google.com/sd54.org/kindergarten-orientation/home

Lifetouch Photos

Please read the attached letter from Lifetouch. School District 54 Letter.pdf

Fourth Grade Students and Parents – Band and Orchestra Enrollment Information

As many of you know, students traditionally enroll in the District 54 Instrumental Music Program in the spring of fourth grade and begin lessons in fifth grade. Due to our unique circumstances in the spring of 2020, instrumental music enrollment will be held once school resumes in the fall. In the meantime, we encourage fourth grade students and their parents to visit the District 54 website (https://sd54.org/resources/instrumental-music-enrollment-spring2020) to view information about band and orchestra enrollment so that they are prepared to choose an instrument and join the fun!

Good Knight Stories

Are you looking for a bedtime story to wrap up your day?  Well, you’ve come to the right place!  Click on the link below each night to listen to a Knight-time story read by some of your favorite Nerge staff members.  New postings will be added each day. https://flipgrid.com/goodknightstories

V-Learning Resources

The District 54 Website: www.sd54.org

District 54 V Learning Website: https://sites.google.com/sd54.org/vlearning54

Tech support for V-Learning: VLearning@nullsd54.org

Family Assistance

Families needing assistance may benefit from the following. These organizations ask that you please check their website before coming to ensure that they still have the food supplies:

• Please refer to the D54 web postings regarding food distribution at our district website at https://sd54.org/2020/03/19/food-pantry-locations-and-donation-opportunities/

Registration for 2020-2021

Please click here for directions on student registration for the 2020-2021 school year.

Yearbooks

Our yearbook publishing plant in Texas has reopened and is running 3 shifts, 7 days a week. Our yearbooks are scheduled for July. We hope to be able to distribute to students in August. Details will be determined and shared with parents this summer. Please contact cindylpfeifer@nullyahoo.com with questions.

PTA and School Reimbursements

The Nerge PTA has finished refunding any Hot Lunch and Fun Food days missed as well as Spring Gym Jam admission.  All refunds were automatically issued to the original method of payment by mid May 2020.  Please note that these refunds are a result of cancelled events due to extenuating circumstances.  If you would like to donate to the Nerge PTA, please go to our website at www.nergepta.org and click on the Donate button in the Quick Links section.

Pizza Monday Reimbursements

Pizza Monday refunds have been issued from District 54 in the form of a credit on your child’s portal account.

School Supplies

The PTA is excited to announce we have partnered with a new LOCAL company this year for our annual school supply sale.  Shane’s Kits Company will supply all of the items from the supply list requested by our teachers so you won’t have to run to the store in August to find everything on your child’s school supply list.  These kits will be delivered directly to your home as well, so you’ll have everything in hand for the start of school.  Please see the attached flyer for ordering information. Nerge 54 2020 School Kit Ordering Flyer.pdf ​​​​​​​

Happy Monday!  We hope you and your family are staying healthy and optimistic.  If you need a little motivation this morning, just take a look at these Nerge knights and their positive messages!

We look forward to seeing families this week during our Student Material and Supply Drop off/Pick up.  Thank you in advance for adhering to the dates, timelines, and instructions listed below.  We also appreciate your patience as we work through this process together.

Please stay up to date with Nerge and District 54 happenings by reading information and announcements below.

The uKNIGHTed Challenge!

Have you ever made a paper airplane?  Paper airplanes are especially fun to form because they not only fly, but can also be a creative way to send a positive message to someone else.

We challenged students to create a paper airplane and decorate it with a positive message or picture to brighten someone else’s day.  Take a look at all the amazing designs!  Didn’t get a chance to participate yet?  No worries! Use the links below to let the smiles and positivity take flight!

Click here to watch Mrs. Belt teach you how to make a paper airplane

Click here to add a picture or video of your flying compliment

Kindergarten Orientation

Since we weren’t able to host a kindergarten orientation this year at Nerge, we are bringing the orientation to your homes!  Families of incoming kindergarteners, please use the link below to learn all about the kindergarten experience at Nerge including the staff, curriculum, and structures!

https://sites.google.com/sd54.org/kindergarten-orientation/home

Week of May 18-22: Student Material and Supply Drop off/Pick up

We look forward to seeing you and your families during the student material and supply drop off and pick up drive through this week!  We welcome you to use this opportunity to decorate your vehicle with signs and/or well wishes as this will be a great moment for you and your child to bid a farewell to this year’s teacher (from the safety of your car, of course)!

Parents/Guardians, please place all district materials (with the exception of iPads/Chromebooks) into one trash bag labeled with your child’s name and the name of their classroom teacher.  Please place this bag in the trunk of your car.  These bags will be returned to each teacher’s classroom so materials can be sorted and organized.

Using the date and 30-minute window designated to your child’s teacher listed below, kindly “drive through” toward the Nerge main entrance during your assigned times for curbside drop off of school materials and pick up of personal items.  Our staff will place student personal materials in the trunk of your car and remove the district materials bag from your car accordingly.  Parents, students, and family members must remain in cars the entire time.

Remember, on your child’s grade level date V-Learning will look different.  An enrichment activity will be pushed out to students for completion only.  This enrichment activity will replace your child’s typical schedule and assignments for that day.

Thank you for adjusting your schedules to be available to the dates and times outlined below.

Tuesday, May 19^– Kindergarten and 6^th Grade Drive Through

• Promisel, Room 111: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Jerzyk, Room 112: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Lewinson, Room 113: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Alexander, Room 114: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Spain, Room 201: 11:30-12:00 PM
• Stinger, Room 202: 12:00-12:30 PM
• Lettecci, Room 203: 1:00-1:30 PM
• Waldau, Room 204: 1:30-2:00 PM

Wednesday, May 20: 2^nd Grade Drive Through

• Villegas, Room 101: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Jessica Canace, Room 102: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Panvino, Room 103: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Peraino, Room 116: 10:30-11:00 AM

Thursday, May 21: 3^rd Grade and 5^th Grade Drive Through

• Kinahan, Room 104: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Zabawski, Room 105: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Wojciechowski, Room 106: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Flannery, Room 107: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Kanoon, Room 205: 11:30-12:00 PM
• Zacharia, Room 206: 12:00-12:30 PM
• Chraca, Room 210: 1:00-1:30 PM
• Liu, Room 211: 1:30-2:00 PM
• Pickelheimer, Room 212: 2:30-3:00 PM

Friday, May 22: 1^st Grade and 4^th Grade Drive Through

• Orenstein, Room 108: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Sheahan, Room 109: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Sarah Canace, Room 110: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Ferreri, Room 115: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Prendergast, Room 213: 11:30-12:00 PM
• Considine, Room 214: 12:00-12:30 PM
• Schroetlin, Room 215: 1:00-1:30 PM
• Scafidi, Room 216: 1:30-2:00 PM

Technology Drop off for 2^nd Grade and Students Not Returning to Nerge/D54 Only

On Friday, May 29 we will be collecting iPads and chargers from 2^nd grade students ONLY.  We will also be collecting district devices (Chromebooks/iPads with chargers) from any students who will not be returning to Nerge or a District 54 junior high school in the fall.  This means 6^th grade students heading to Mead and Keller should keep their district devices for over the summer.  Please be advised that the devices for other grade levels are District 54 property and will be utilized in the fall.

Please place your child’s device in the trunk of your car.  On Friday, May 29th, use the time window designated to your child’s teacher and kindly “drive through” toward the Nerge main entrance for curbside drop off of district devices.  Our staff will remove tech materials from trunks.  Parents, students, and family members must remain in cars the entire time.  We will contact any family who does not return tech materials as these devices are property of District 54.

Friday, May 29- Record’s Day; Student Non-Attendance Day; Technology Drop off: 2^nd Grade and Students Not Returning to Nerge/D54 Only

• Villegas, Room 101: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Jessica Canace, Room 102: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Panvino, Room 103: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Peraino, Room 116: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Students Not Returning to Nerge/District 54: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

District Devices over the Summer

Please note, student access to Google will continue through Friday, May 29 on district devices. Google Access will be shut off at 11:59 PM on May 29^th.  All student files will be saved and ready to go for next school year.

Fourth Grade Students and Parents – Band and Orchestra Enrollment Information

As many of you know, students traditionally enroll in the District 54 Instrumental Music Program in the spring of fourth grade and begin lessons in fifth grade. Due to our unique circumstances in the spring of 2020, instrumental music enrollment will be held once school resumes in the fall. In the meantime, we encourage fourth grade students and their parents to visit the District 54 website (https://sd54.org/resources/instrumental-music-enrollment-spring2020) to view information about band and orchestra enrollment so that they are prepared to choose an instrument and join the fun!

Good Knight Stories

Are you looking for a bedtime story to wrap up your day?  Well, you’ve come to the right place!  Click on the link below each night to listen to a Knight-time story read by some of your favorite Nerge staff members.  New postings will be added each day. https://flipgrid.com/goodknightstories

V-Learning Resources

The District 54 Website: www.sd54.org

District 54 V Learning Website: https://sites.google.com/sd54.org/vlearning54

Tech support for V-Learning: VLearning@nullsd54.org

Family Assistance

Families needing assistance may benefit from the following. These organizations ask that you please check their website before coming to ensure that they still have the food supplies:

• Please refer to the D54 web postings regarding food distribution at our district website at https://sd54.org/2020/03/19/food-pantry-locations-and-donation-opportunities/

Foundation Crisis Fund

District 54 has received several inquiries from families asking if they can make a donation to support those in need during the school closure.  Thank you for your care and concern for our community.  Anyone wishing to donate is welcome to make a financial contribution to our District 54 Foundation Crisis Fund linked here.

Registration for 2020-2021

Please click here for directions on student registration for the 2020-2021 school year.

D54 Foundation Golf Outing Rescheduled- August 10, 2020

The District 54 Education Foundation has postponed the 23^rd Annual Golf Outing to Monday, August 10, 2020.  Throughout the summer and in the weeks preceding our event, we will continue to keep everyone updated on the logistics of the outing.  To become a sponsor or to register for golf, visit d54foundation.org/golf-outing.

District 54 Summer Camps Cancelled

Due to this unprecedented time we are faced with, all District 54 Summer Camps have been cancelled for this year. These camps include, Summer STEM, 54 Fitness League, Camp Creative, Language and Culture Camp, and Summer Instrumental Music. If you have submitted a payment for any camp, you will be issued a refund starting Thursday, April 30, and you should see a credit appear on your statement within 14 business days.

The camp facilitators are going to miss seeing students this summer. Students in all grade levels can stay engaged by participating in the School District 54 Summer Virtual Learning University, which is filled with fun activities and challenges for students and families to participate in together from home. The link for the Virtual Learning University will be on the School District 54 website in the last week of May.

Yearbooks

Our yearbook publisher, located in Texas, was deemed non-essential and is temporarily closed. Yearbooks will not be available for distribution in May. Decisions about distribution will be made once the yearbooks have been published and we can determine a safe and effective way to do so. Once made, this decision will be communicated to parents. If you have yearbook questions please contact cindylpfeifer@nullyahoo.com

PTA and School Reimbursements

The Nerge PTA is issuing a refund for any Hot Lunch and Fun Food days missed as well as Spring Gym Jam admission.  All refunds will automatically be issued to the original method of payment by mid May 2020.  Please note that these refunds are a result of cancelled events due to extenuating circumstances.  If you would like to donate to the Nerge PTA, please go to our website at www.nergepta.org and click on the Donate button in the Quick Links section.

Pizza Monday Reimbursements

Pizza Monday refunds have been issued from District 54 in the form of a credit on your child’s portal account.

School Supplies

The PTA is excited to announce we have partnered with a new LOCAL company this year for our annual school supply sale.  Shane’s Kits Company will supply all of the items from the supply list requested by our teachers so you won’t have to run to the store in August to find everything on your child’s school supply list.  These kits will be delivered directly to your home as well, so you’ll have everything in hand for the start of school.  Please see the attached flyer for ordering information. Nerge 54 2020 School Kit Ordering Flyer.pdf

Registration for the 2020-21 school year is underway for kindergarten through eighth grade.

New District 54 families

Click here to begin online registration. After processing your registration, your child’s new school will contact you to request additional information, such as the Student Transfer Form (ISBE form 33-78) for students transferring from another Illinois school; proof of immunizations (list of required immunizations by grade level), birth verification and proof of residence (see details at sd54.org/registration).

For questions, please contact registrationdocuments@nullsd54.org. If you don’t know what school your child will attend, click here to access our School Search program and enter your address.

Current D54 families

Log in in to the parent portal, and update your information for next year by June 1, 2020. You must hit the SUBMIT button after reviewing the information, even if you don’t make any changes. If your children will not be attending District 54 schools next year, please contact your school office and let them know.

If you have previously created a portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the parent portal website. If you have never created a portal account, please email portalsupport@nullsd54.org to create one.

All families are required to prove that they live within District 54 boundaries every year.  If we were unable to verify your residency electronically, you will have the ability to upload your residency electronically through your portal. If you do not have a portal account, you can also email the required documents to registrationdocuments@nullsd54.org.

Information about transportation and the consumable materials fee will be communicated at a later time.

We hope you and your children enjoyed Virtual Field Day last week!  We loved seeing our students’ creativity and dedication to physical fitness whether they chose to participate indoors or outdoors.

Thank you for helping making Teacher Appreciation Week so special for our Nerge staff.  Your emails, pictures, videos, and acts of kindness filled the week with happiness and optimism.  We hope you know how very much your children and your partnership mean to us!

Please stay up to date with Nerge and District 54 happenings by reading information and announcements below.

Kindergarten Orientation

Since we weren’t able to host a kindergarten orientation this year at Nerge, we are bringing the orientation to your homes!  Families of incoming kindergarteners, please use the link below to learn all about the kindergarten experience at Nerge including the staff, curriculum, and structures!

https://sites.google.com/sd54.org/kindergarten-orientation/home

Week of May 18-22: Student Material and Supply Drop off/Pick up

During this week, we are giving families the opportunity to drop off school materials and pick up your child’s personal supplies and items using a “drive through” method.  Thank you for adjusting your schedules to be available to the dates and times outlined below.

Parents/Guardians, please place all district materials (with the exception of iPads/Chromebooks) into one trash bag labeled with your child’s name and the name of their classroom teacher.  Please place this bag in the trunk of your car.  These bags will be returned to each teacher’s classroom so materials can be sorted and organized.

Using the date and 30-minute window designated to your child’s teacher listed below, kindly “drive through” toward the Nerge main entrance during your assigned times for curbside drop off of school materials and pick up of personal items.  Our staff will place student personal materials in the trunk of your car and remove the district materials bag from your car accordingly.  Parents, students, and family members must remain in cars the entire time.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate providing families with multiple children with one school visit.  We ask that you follow the scheduled dates and times for each child separately.  We appreciate your understanding and willingness to place our staff’s safety and health as a priority over convenience.  With these same priorities in mind, we will not be scheduling alternative dates for family pick up of student personal supplies.  We hope the two week notice of these dates, times, and procedures will help your family plan accordingly.

On your child’s grade level date, V-Learning will look different.  An enrichment activity will be pushed out to students for completion only.  This enrichment activity will replace your child’s typical schedule and assignments for that day.

Tuesday, May 19^– Kindergarten and 6^th Grade Drive Through

• Promisel, Room 111: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Jerzyk, Room 112: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Lewinson, Room 113: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Alexander, Room 114: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Spain, Room 201: 11:30-12:00 PM
• Stinger, Room 202: 12:00-12:30 PM
• Lettecci, Room 203: 1:00-1:30 PM
• Waldau, Room 204: 1:30-2:00 PM

Wednesday, May 20: 2^nd Grade Drive Through

• Villegas, Room 101: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Jessica Canace, Room 102: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Panvino, Room 103: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Peraino, Room 116: 10:30-11:00 AM

Thursday, May 21: 3^rd Grade and 5^th Grade Drive Through

• Kinahan, Room 104: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Zabawski, Room 105: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Wojciechowski, Room 106: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Flannery, Room 107: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Kanoon, Room 205: 11:30-12:00 PM
• Zacharia, Room 206: 12:00-12:30 PM
• Chraca, Room 210: 1:00-1:30 PM
• Liu, Room 211: 1:30-2:00 PM
• Pickelheimer, Room 212: 2:30-3:00 PM

Friday, May 22: 1^st Grade and 4^th Grade Drive Through

• Orenstein, Room 108: 8:30-9:00 AM
• Sheahan, Room 109: 9:00-9:30 AM
• Sarah Canace, Room 110: 10:00-10:30 AM
• Ferreri, Room 115: 10:30-11:00 AM
• Prendergast, Room 213: 11:30-12:00 PM
• Considine, Room 214: 12:00-12:30 PM
• Schroetlin, Room 215: 1:00-1:30 PM
• Scafidi, Room 216: 1:30-2:00 PM

Fourth Grade Students and Parents – Band and Orchestra Enrollment Information

As many of you know, students traditionally enroll in the District 54 Instrumental Music Program in the spring of fourth grade and begin lessons in fifth grade. Due to our unique circumstances in the spring of 2020, instrumental music enrollment will be held once school resumes in the fall. In the meantime, we encourage fourth grade students and their parents to visit the District 54 website (https://sd54.org/resources/instrumental-music-enrollment-spring2020) to view information about band and orchestra enrollment so that they are prepared to choose an instrument and join the fun!

Third Trimester Grading

The Illinois State Board of Education has said that student work completed during the statewide closure should not count negatively toward student grades or a student’s academic standing. However, District 54 will continue to design high quality lessons and activities for students; to assess student progress; and to provide feedback on student work.  District 54 teachers will be issuing either a “Pass” or “Incomplete” for third trimester grades.

Nerge Online Reading Resources

Be sure to check out the attached flyer for access to many e-reading opportunities available within your comfort of your own home! Nerge Reading Resources.docx

Good Knight Stories

Are you looking for a bedtime story to wrap up your day?  Well, you’ve come to the right place!  Click on the link below each night to listen to a Knight-time story read by some of your favorite Nerge staff members.  New postings will be added each day. https://flipgrid.com/goodknightstories

V-Learning Resources

The District 54 Website: www.sd54.org

District 54 V Learning Website: https://sites.google.com/sd54.org/vlearning54

Tech support for V-Learning: VLearning@nullsd54.org

Family Assistance

Families needing assistance may benefit from the following. These organizations ask that you please check their website before coming to ensure that they still have the food supplies:

• Please refer to the D54 web postings regarding food distribution at our district website at https://sd54.org/2020/03/19/food-pantry-locations-and-donation-opportunities/

Foundation Crisis Fund

District 54 has received several inquiries from families asking if they can make a donation to support those in need during the school closure.  Thank you for your care and concern for our community.  Anyone wishing to donate is welcome to make a financial contribution to our District 54 Foundation Crisis Fund linked here.

Registration for 2020-2021

Registration for the 2020-21 school year is now open and available through the Infinite Campus Portal.  If you have previously created a portal account and cannot recall your username or password, you can reset them yourself from the portal website. Go to http://sd54.org and click on Infinite Campus Parent Portal under Popular Links.  If you have not previously created a portal account, please email portalsupport@nullsd54.org to create one.

To enroll your child for the 2020-21 school year:

Update Your Information:  Log on to the parent portal to review the current information and make any necessary changes. You must hit the SUBMIT button after reviewing the information, even if you don’t make any changes. If your child(ren) will not be attending District 54 schools next year, please inform our office where your child will be attending school in the fall so that we can prepare your child’s records for transfer.  You can email our secretaries at JenniferElkins@nullsd54.org.

Residency:  All families are required to prove that they live within District 54 boundaries every year.  If we were unable to verify your residency electronically, you will have the ability to upload your residency electronically through your portal.  If you are unable to upload the documents needed at this time, you will be able to provide them in person when our offices reopen.

If your address information was verified electronically, you will not be prompted to upload residency documentation and will not need to provide any documents.

Information about busing and material fees will be communicated this summer. Should you have any questions, please contact the Nerge School office at the above email. Thank you very much.

D54 Foundation Golf Outing Rescheduled- August 10, 2020

With the current stay-at-home order in effect until at least the end of the month and keeping the safety and well-being of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers in mind, the District 54 Education Foundation has postponed the 23^rd Annual Golf Outing to Monday, August 10, 2020. We hope that by then we will all be able to safely come together to benefit our students and their families.

We are appreciative of all of the already committed sponsors and their dedication to the success of our students. We hope that those who have already registered to golf are able to join us on our new date. Throughout the summer and in the weeks preceding our event, we will continue to keep everyone updated on the logistics of the outing.  To become a sponsor or to register for golf, visit d54foundation.org/golf-outing.

District 54 Summer Camps Cancelled

Due to this unprecedented time we are faced with, all District 54 Summer Camps have been cancelled for this year. These camps include, Summer STEM, 54 Fitness League, Camp Creative, Language and Culture Camp, and Summer Instrumental Music. If you have submitted a payment for any camp, you will be issued a refund starting Thursday, April 30, and you should see a credit appear on your statement within 14 business days.

The camp facilitators are going to miss seeing students this summer. Students in all grade levels can stay engaged by participating in the School District 54 Summer Virtual Learning University, which is filled with fun activities and challenges for students and families to participate in together from home. The link for the Virtual Learning University will be on the School District 54 website in the last week of May.

Yearbooks

Our yearbook publisher, located in Texas, was deemed non-essential and is temporarily closed. Yearbooks will not be available for distribution in May. Decisions about distribution will be made once the yearbooks have been published and we can determine a safe and effective way to do so. Once made, this decision will be communicated to parents. If you have yearbook questions please contact cindylpfeifer@nullyahoo.com

PTA and School Reimbursements

The Nerge PTA is issuing a refund for any Hot Lunch and Fun Food days missed between Friday, March 20, 2020 and the end of the school year. The Spring Gym Jam admission will also be refunded.  All refunds will automatically be issued to the original method of payment by mid May 2020.  Please note that these refunds are a result of cancelled events due to extenuating circumstances.

If you would like to donate to the Nerge PTA, please go to our website at www.nergepta.org and click on the Donate button in the Quick Links section. Any donation to the Nerge PTA counts as a charitable donation to a 501 (c)(3) organization. Your donations will help us determine which programs and activities we can continue to support for our students and staff for the 2020-2021 school year.  Thank you for your continued support, understanding and patience during this process. We are all in this together! -The Nerge PTA

Pizza Monday Reimbursements

Pizza Monday orders spanning from Monday, March 23 through the end of the school year will also be refunded.  This refund will be issued from District 54 in the form of a credit on your child’s portal account.

School Supplies

The PTA is excited to announce we have partnered with a new LOCAL company this year for our annual school supply sale.  Shane’s Kits Company will supply all of the items from the supply list requested by our teachers so you won’t have to run to the store in August to find everything on your child’s school supply list.  These kits will be delivered directly to your home as well, so you’ll have everything in hand for the start of school.  Please see the attached flyer for ordering information. Nerge 54 2020 School Kit Ordering Flyer.pdf ​​​​​​​