Login2019 - 2020
 | The Addams FamilyMarch 26, 2020 25 photos Even though we are not able to be together right now, we are still the Addams Family! |
School Closure
We will be closed through Monday, March 30. Please visit our homepage and your teacher's website for information on Home Based Learning or click on the following link: https://www.sps186.org/homebasedlearning/?p=135629
You can also visit the District's website at https://www.sps186.org for any updates during this time away from school.
Take care of yourselves and families!
 | Jane Addams Grandparent BreakfastNovember 21, 2019 39 photos Jane Addams had two different days of Grandparent events with book fair. |
 | Jane Addams United Way/Red Ribbon Spirit WeekNovember 4, 2019 52 photos Students raised money for the United Way and participated in Red Ribbon Week by saying no to drugs. Students were then entered into a drawing to be able to Pie a Teacher. |
 | Trunk or TreatNovember 1, 2019 32 photos |
 | Jane Addams Family Reading NightSeptember 23, 2019 31 photos Jane Addams Family Reading Night with special guest reader and author Danual Berkley reading his own book Davy's Pirate Ship Adventure. |
Pirate Family Reading NightSeptember 19, 2019 0 photos Dress up in your Pirate gear and come to Jane Addams for Priate Family Reading Night tonight from 5:30-7:00pm. |
Family Reading NightSeptember 19, 2019 0 photos Dress on up in your Pirate gear and come to Jane Addams tonight for Family Reading NIght from 5:30-7:00pm. Danual Berkley will be reading his Pirate book. We will have Book Fair, Pizza, Crafts, and Photo Booth. |
 | Jane Addams Meet Your Teacher NightAugust 19, 2019 40 photos Jane Addams had an Open House on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00-6:00 pm to go to classrooms and Meet Your Teacher! |
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2018 - 2019
 | Jane Addams Luau (part2)May 31, 2019 100 photos |
 | Jane Addams LuauMay 31, 2019 71 photos |
Chick-Fil-A Spirit NightMay 21, 2019 0 photos |
Jane Addams Chick-Fil-A Spirit NightMay 21, 2019 0 photos Please join us tonight from 4:30-7:30 for our Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A. A percentage of the sales will go back our school |
 | 2nd grade Habitat DioramasMay 13, 2019 9 photos Today Jane Addams students got to visit 2nd graders to see the dioramas of their habitat. They told us what animals lived there and which plants could survive in their habitat. |
 | Jane Addams Fine Arts NightMay 10, 2019 36 photos Jane Addams had a musical presentation of Hats from our 1st and 2nd grade classes. The 5th grade students did a wax museum presentation as well as art work up from all grades. |
 | Math, Science, & Tech NightMarch 13, 2019 29 photos Students got to solve a mystery, learn about technolgy use at home and at school, and eat a little something with their parents. |
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 | Family EventMarch 5, 2019 1 photo Please come to Math, Science and Technology Night March 7th, from 5:30-7pm. You will get to solve a mystery, learn about technolgy use at home and at school, eat a little something, and enjoy time with your child. |
 | Lunch Buddy at Jane AddamsJanuary 7, 2019 28 photos |
 | Jane Addams gets a visit from Springfield High Student CouncilJanuary 4, 2019 35 photos A big shout out to Springfield High School Student Council for spending the afternoon with our students making cookies, ornaments and other activities in the classroom. Thank you very much. Our kids enjoyed the day. |
Jane Addams gets a visit from Springfield High School Student CouncilJanuary 4, 2019 0 photos |
Springfield High School Student Council visits Jane AddamsJanuary 4, 2019 0 photos A big shout out to Springfield High School Student Council for spending the afternoon with our students before break. Classes had dance parties, made cookies, and ornaments. Thank you for taking time out of your day. Our kids enjoyed the day! |
 | Jane Addams Family Reading NightNovember 30, 2018 25 photos Jane Addams had an exciting night to "Saddle Up and Read." |
 | Fifth grade November Headline News Issue #3November 14, 2018 8 photos Fifth grade November Headline News Issue #3 |
 | Peer PressureNovember 13, 2018 2 photos Students learned about peer pressure over the last two weeks. Here are some tips and links on topics teachers and students shared.
Click this link: Juice Box Bully story |
 | Jane Addams United Way Pie in the FaceNovember 2, 2018 26 photos Students had the chance to Pie a teacher in the face by contributing to the United Way! |
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 | Jane Addams Trunk or TreatOctober 31, 2018 52 photos |
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 | Headline News by 5th Grade (2nd issue)October 12, 2018 14 photos 5th graders have officially done their 2nd issue of their newspaper. See pictures to view it. |
 | Shout out to Horace Mann!October 9, 2018 11 photos Jane Addams would like to thank the Horace Mann volunteers that came in to read to our students and make copies for our teachers. We really appreciate you taking time out of your day to give back to our students. |
 | Jane Addams Grandparent Breakfast 3rd-5thSeptember 28, 2018 5 photos |
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 | Jane Addams Grandparent Breakfast K-2September 27, 2018 36 photos Jane Addams had a wonderful time with Grandaparents for the K-2nd grade classes. |
 | Friendship Circles in first gradeSeptember 26, 2018 2 photos Life Lessons for Excellence
— I can make good choices even if I’m mad (or have an overwhelming feeling)
— I can be okay even if others are not okay. |
 | Grandparents BreakfastSeptember 26, 2018 1 photo Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade can have a special breakfast with their grandparents from 8-9am on Thursday. Friday morning is for students from 3rd through 5th grade, 8-9am as well. If you have students across the grades, choose one morning to attend. |
 | Working RELENTLESSLY!September 22, 2018 3 photos Today was a big day for teachers at Addams. We are a team that takes pride in our school, students, family and each other. Mr. Grossen started us off with PARCC and MAP testing data. |
 | Jane Addams thanks UIS volunteers!August 24, 2018 6 photos |
 | Jane Addams Meet Your Teacher NightAugust 21, 2018 44 photos |
2017 - 2018
 | Jane Addams LuauMay 21, 2018 29 photos Jane Addams celebrated their end of the year Luau after school. |
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 | Jane Addams celebrates Mrs. Warren’s retirement!May 21, 2018 12 photos Jane Addams celebrated with Mrs. Warren and had her son surprise her with his return from college. |
Jane Addams celebrates Mrs. Warren’s retirement!May 21, 2018 0 photos |
Jane Addams celebrates Mrs. Warren’s Retirement!May 21, 2018 0 photos Jane Addams had a celebration and presentation for Mrs. Warren with a surprise family member that she had not seen since Christmas! |
 | Jane Addams Fine Arts NightMay 3, 2018 63 photos Jane Addams had a fun and exciting Fine Arts Night with the 5th grade wax museum, cup stacking, and make and take art stations. |
 | A big thanks to Share the Spirit FoundationMarch 29, 2018 21 photos Jane Addams students picked out a new pair of shoes thanks to Share the Spirit! |
 | Miss Nation's Class Puts Rocks into Our Friendship GardenMarch 26, 2018 14 photos Students from Miss Nation's class put our newly painted rocks out in our "Friendship Rocks!" garden! |
 | A Walk Through Our HallsMarch 21, 2018 30 photos Take a look at all of the amazing student work in our hallways! |
 | Our Behavior "Rocks"!March 20, 2018 30 photos Students who were referral free for the month of March got to paint rocks that will be placed in front of our school! |
 | Thank You Systemax!March 9, 2018 7 photos Thank you Brandon and all of Systemax for being a great community partner and always helping support The Jane Addams School Store! We appreciate all that you do! |
 | PARCC PREP!!March 8, 2018 2 photos Mr. Grossen talks with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students about the upcoming PARCC testing. |
 | Thing 1 and Thing 2March 2, 2018 74 photos Thing 1 and Thing 2 fun! |
 | Dr. Seuss Balloon Ping PongMarch 2, 2018 17 photos Back by popular demand, we did balloon ping pong today! |
 | Hats off to Dr SeussMarch 1, 2018 13 photos Students wore there favorite hat for Dr Seuss week! |
 | Dr Seuss Family Reading NightMarch 1, 2018 80 photos Families enjoyed an evening of Dr Seuss activities. |
 | Dr. Suess Marshmallow RacesMarch 1, 2018 14 photos On Thursday, for our Dr. Seuss Out of the Blue we had marshmallow races! |
 | Dr. Seuss Cup StackingFebruary 28, 2018 25 photos Wednesday we had fun by stacking cups for our Out of The Blue activity! |
 | Dr. Seuss Minute to win it!February 28, 2018 13 photos On Tuesday, we played Minute to win it games to celebrate Dr. Seuss week! |
 | Jane Addams Students Enjoy Green Eggs and Ham for Breakfast!February 27, 2018 3 photos Thanks you Ms. Nancy and the kitchen staff, students got to enjoy some green eggs and ham for breakfast this morning! Students will also enjoy reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss in their classrooms today! |
 | Guest Readers Help Kick Off Dr. Seuss Week at Jane Addams!February 26, 2018 21 photos We were so lucky to have a few special, guest readers come and help kick off Dr. Seuss Week! Firefighter Thompson, Firefighter Cookson, and Firefighter Surges spent time reading their favorite Dr. |
 | The Cat In The Hat Out Of The BlueFebruary 26, 2018 20 photos Today our Out of the Blue Activity was balloon ping pong! |
 | Math Wall of FameFebruary 16, 2018 1 photo Check out our math wall of fame!! We are excited to announce that there are 108 students now on our wall! Students have to score 85% or higher on their district math facts screeners to get their names on the wall! We are proud of our hard workers!! |
 | Spider-Man brings some Valentine cheer to Jane AddamsFebruary 14, 2018 13 photos |
 | Students Use iPads to Publish their WritingFebruary 1, 2018 6 photos Students in Mrs. Crum's third grade class are using their iPads to publish their writing. Students share their writing with their writing buddies via Google Docs, which allows their buddies to help them edit and make suggestions to their work. |
 | Ag in the Classroom - 4th grade, LayneJanuary 24, 2018 4 photos Students participate in Agriculture in the Classroom activities. |
 | Station Rotation for building expectations.January 8, 2018 5 photos Staff members review and reteach behavior expectations in all areas of our building to keep students knowledgeable and safe. |
 | Friendship Week at Jane AddamsJanuary 5, 2018 1 photo January 8th-12th will be Friendship Week at Addams. Be sure to check out the events that will take place throughout this week! |
 | Grubbing with Grossen Take 2December 20, 2017 1 photo Two lucky students got to go to the Burger King to eat lunch with Mr. Grossen. |
 | Thank you AT&T Telephone PioneersDecember 14, 2017 7 photos |
 | Respect Reward Snowball FightDecember 11, 2017 14 photos Students who have been referral free got to enjoy a snowball fight with their classmates! It was SNOW MUCH FUN! |
 | Hour of CodeDecember 5, 2017 14 photos Mrs. Crum and Mrs. Freer's classes worked together to participate in the Hour of Code. |
 | Jane Addams United Way Pie In The FaceNovember 20, 2017 24 photos Thank you to everyone who contributed to the United Way Campaign. |
 | Jane Addams Family Science NightNovember 17, 2017 18 photos Students had a fun evening with Science. Students made predictions and did hands on experiments. |
 | 5th grade students show Mr. Grossen how to play the "Cups"November 17, 2017 5 photos |
 | Jane Addams BasketballNovember 17, 2017 4 photos Jane Addams had their first home game against Black Hawk. |
 | Jane Addams Kindergarten honors our VeteransNovember 9, 2017 20 photos |
 | Jane Addams Trunk or TreatOctober 20, 2017 94 photos |
 | Springfield High School Band and Flags visit Jane Addams SchoolOctober 3, 2017 12 photos Jane Addams had an Out of the Blue Celebration with a vist from Springfield High School Band and Flags! A big Thank you to our Mrs. Warren for a great performance! |
 | Grandparent BreakfastSeptember 28, 2017 40 photos Students enjoyed breakfast with their Grandparents and visited the book fair. |
2016 - 2017
 | USA National Miss Illinois visits Jane AddamsMay 26, 2017 1 photo USA National Miss Illinois came by to visit a few classrooms to give an antibullying message. |
 | Grubbing with GrossenMay 26, 2017 3 photos A lucky student got to go to the King to eat lunch with Mr. Grossen. |
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 | 5th Grade CelebrationMay 26, 2017 4 photos These are a few photos from the 5th Grade Celebration. |
 | Quilt DedicatedMay 26, 2017 2 photos This quilt was made by several friends of Mrs. Miller, a beloved teacher at Jane Addams. The quilt is on permament display in a shadow box at Jane Addams. The students pictured were Mrs. Miller's students this year. |
Quilt DedicatedMay 26, 2017 1 photo This quilt was made by several friends of Mrs. Miller, a beloved teacher at Jane Addams. The quilt is on permament display in a shadow box at Jane Addams. |
 | BBSS End of Year LuauMay 23, 2017 21 photos We had our annual BBSS Luau. The weather held out and we had the perfect afternoon for it. The students enjoyed dancing, getting lei’s, slushies, and popcorn. We had over 150 students participate. A good time was had by all!
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 | Jane Addams Family Fine Arts NightMay 11, 2017 90 photos What fun we had at this our first Family Art Night! There were lots of great, hands-on projects for our students and families. Thanks to Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Simon and Ms. |
 | Breakfast with MomMarch 20, 2017 36 photos |
 | Jane Addams Wax MuseumFebruary 24, 2017 35 photos The fifth grade classes displayed the great work of African Americans in history. |
Jane Addams Wax MueseumFebruary 24, 2017 0 photos The fifth grade classes displayed the great work of African Americans in history. |
 | Family Reading NightFebruary 17, 2017 71 photos Students enjoyed the day with Story Teller, Author, and Folk Musician Dan Keding followed by our Family Reading Night. |
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 | Springfield Jr. Blues visit Jane AddamsJanuary 24, 2017 41 photos Thank you to the Springfield Jr. Blues for visiting Jane Addams today. The Springfield Jr. Blues read to our students and spent time with our students during lunch. |
Springfield Jr. BluesJanuary 24, 2017 0 photos Thank you to the Springfield Jr. Blues for coming to Jane Addams today. The Springfield Jr. Blues read to our students and spent time outside and in the cafeteria for lunch. Go Jr. Blues! |
 | Telephone Pioneers Shoe Program SFD Helping KidsDecember 13, 2016 5 photos |
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 | Bob Evans Thanksgiving FeastNovember 23, 2016 4 photos Thank you to Bob Evans for providing Mrs. Novy's class with a Thanksgiving dinner! |
 | Breakfast with Dad/Significant MaleNovember 18, 2016 34 photos |
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Breakfast with Dad/Significant MaleNovember 18, 2016 0 photos |
Breakfast with Dad/Significant MaleNovember 18, 2016 0 photos |
Breakfast with Dad/Significant MaleNovember 18, 2016 0 photos |
 | United Way Pie in the FaceNovember 3, 2016 19 photos Jane Addams raised $3,179 for the United Way of Central Illinois. This exceeded our goal of $2,600! Students raised money by donating extra coins and cash to throw pies in their teacher’s faces. Kindergarten, fourth, and fifth grade teachers raised the most money. Great job, jaguars!!! |
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 | Red Ribbon WeekOctober 28, 2016 5 photos |
 | Think PinkOctober 28, 2016 15 photos |
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 | Trunk or TreatOctober 21, 2016 47 photos |
 | Jammin' with the JaguarsSeptember 30, 2016 14 photos Several Jaguars spent some time hanging out with their teachers and families at Stuart Park. |
 | Thanks to the Volunteers from UIS!August 21, 2016 6 photos |
2015 - 2016
 | Spring Music ProgramMay 17, 2016 12 photos Our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students worked with Mrs. Warren to share their love of music through "We're Making Music". |
 | Battle of the Math FactsMay 10, 2016 6 photos Our students have been working hard to learn their basic math facts. On Monday, they got to show off their skills! Congratulations to our classroom (pictured here) and grade level winners: K- Will, 1st- Zach, 2nd- Grant, 3rd- Harmony, 4th- Debra, 5th- Khalil. |
 | Yearbooks are in!April 29, 2016 1 photo Yearbooks are now available for purchase in the main office! The cost is $15. Checks can be made payable to Jane Addams Elementary. |
 | We love Mrs. Fisher!!April 27, 2016 7 photos Students & staff have surrounded Mrs. Fisher with love these past three days with cards, gifts and flowers! We appreciate everything she does for our school, staff & families! We love you Mrs. Fisher! |
 | Take a look at our writing!April 26, 2016 52 photos |
Take a look at our work!April 26, 2016 0 photos Our students are working hard- check out their writing! |
 | Kindergarten made hats for 100 days of school!February 4, 2016 2 photos |
 | Walking in Someone Else's ShoesJanuary 27, 2016 2 photos Our school is focusing on empathy, the understanding of other's feelings. Our students experienced walking in someone else's shoes. |
 | It's cold outside!January 15, 2016 17 photos When we can't get outside to play, we can act like monkeys, swim, twirl like ballerinas and walk like robots! In an effort to keep our students active in these cold, rainy months we have started a noontime walking program- Check out the pictures! |
 | A walk through our school...November 30, 2015 32 photos Take a walk through our school by looking at these pictures! |
 | Title 1 Home-School Compact AgreementOctober 25, 2015 5 photos Mrs. Kurz's second grade class is reviewing the student responsibility section of the Compact agreement before signing their name. |
 | Bullying & Technology NightOctober 14, 2015 7 photos Families enjoyed pizza & salad from Antonios while parents and students were split into groups to talk about internet safety, cyber bullying and our "Stop, Walk & Talk" that we implement here at Jane Addams. |
 | Book of PrideOctober 13, 2015 6 photos At Jane Addams we have a "Book of Pride" that is kept on a table near the front office. A student must have done something EXTRAORDINARY in order to have earned their name in the book! |
Book of PrideOctober 13, 2015 0 photos At Jane Addams we have a "Book of Pride" on a table by the front office. Students earn the privilege of signing the book if they have done something extraordinary! |
 | United Way Fundraiser!October 13, 2015 9 photos The students and staff raised over $2,500 for United Way this year. The students alone raised over $550. Kindergarten and Third grade raised the most money, so their teachers had to kiss a pig!!! Great job, Team Addams!!! |
United Way Fundraiser!October 13, 2015 0 photos The students and staff raised over $2,500 for United Way this year. The students alone raised over $550. Kindergarten and Third grade raised the most money, so their teachers had to kiss a pig!!! Great job, Team Addams!!! |
 | Neighborhood VisitsOctober 8, 2015 53 photos The staff at Jane Addams recently went out to neighborhoods and delivered books & snacks to our families & students! We saw a lot of smiling faces waiting for us! The kids enjoyed taking all of the "selfies" with the staff! |
New to Addams- Leadership ClubSeptember 21, 2015 0 photos Congratulations to our new Leadership Club members! These students will work alongside staff to plan events, support events, welcome new families and be positive role models for all Jaguars. Students were chosen through an application process. |
New Leadership Club at Jane Addams!September 21, 2015 0 photos This club is about encouraging students to take an active role in decision making at our school. Leadership Club students will be involved in assisting classroom teachers, helping plan activities and rewards, as well as being a positive role model to fellow students. |
 | Students & staff are learning at Jane Addams!August 28, 2015 8 photos The first week of school is full of excitement & learning! |
2014 - 2015
 | Teacher AuctionMay 11, 2015 3 photos It's time for our annual Teacher Auction! Our students are working hard to earn star cards for the chance to win a prize donated by our staff. Good Luck! |
 | Earth Day Clean UpApril 23, 2015 32 photos Our students picked up trash, raked leaves, pulled weeds and spread mulch in honor of Earth Day. Our school is a more beautiful place because of it! |
 | Jane Addams showed up in BLUE Friday!April 13, 2015 30 photos Our students and staff showed their support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month on Friday by wearing blue! |
 | March Madness Continues!March 3, 2015 8 photos Jane Addams has taken the book "The Day the Crayons Quit" to a whole new level! We continue to celebrate March Madness and by doing that, some of our staff & students performed in a skit that was narrated by a mystery guest reader from a local radio station. Check out our fun pictures! |
March Madness ContinuesMarch 3, 2015 0 photos Our school has taken the book "The Day The Crayons Quit" to a new level! Some of our staff and students performed in a short skit along with the book to the entire school as part of our March Madness Celebration to promote Reading. |
 | Let's Hit It Out Of The PARCC!February 11, 2015 13 photos As we prepare for the PARCC assessment, our families were invited to an informational night. Our 3-5 teachers prepared an evening to explain the assessment, give exposure to sample questions and answer questions from parents. |
 | "The Day the Crayons Quit"January 22, 2015 41 photos Our school participated in a school wide book study, reading the book "The Day the Crayons Quit". Students collaborated with classmates to share ideas on the theme of the book, discuss character traits and write a friendly letter. Check out our work! |
"The Day the Crayons Quit"January 21, 2015 0 photos |
"The Day the Crayons Quit"January 21, 2015 0 photos |
"The Day the Crayons Quit"January 21, 2015 0 photos Our students participated in a school wide book study of "The Day the Crayons Quit". After reading the story, students discussed character traits, learned how to write a friendly letter and participated in activities to help them go deeper in their understanding of the characters and their... |
 | Jane Addams BasketballJanuary 15, 2015 19 photos The students at Jane Addams enjoyed their first season of basketball this year! A huge shout out to our coaches for all of their hard work. Good job players for a job well done! |
 | Continuing our education!November 25, 2014 14 photos Check out these photos to see the schools, colleges and trade schools our students and staff support! |
 | Dress for Success!November 25, 2014 11 photos We know our students are headed for great things- check out their outfits as they dressed for success! |
 | Reading & Roasting!November 24, 2014 39 photos The families & staff at Jane Addams enjoyed an evening of reading in tents, making s'mores, eating hot dogs, going on a reading scavenger hunt & browsing our book fair! |
 | Jammin' With the JaguarsNovember 24, 2014 68 photos Our staff & families had such a great time at our "trunk or treat" event! Our staff had a decorating contest that our church volunteers came to judge. The local Fireman helped to pass out treats in the library & everyone had a wonderful time! |
 | Jaguar BasketballNovember 20, 2014 18 photos Our school is participating in the elementary basketball league for the first year. Our 4th and 5th grade students are being coached by two teachers, Mr. Mahone and Miss Thompson. |
 | Food DriveNovember 20, 2014 2 photos Our students collected canned food items during Red Ribbon Week. The items were picked up by the Kumler food pantry. They filled the entire back of a truck- Way to go Jaguars! |
Food DriveNovember 20, 2014 0 photos Our students supported the Kumler Food Pantry during Red Ribbon Week! |
 | Are you a Superhero?October 17, 2014 15 photos A superhero is a character possessing extraordinary talents, supernatural phenomena, or superhuman powers and dedicated to protecting the public. The staff of Jane Addams display these character traits everyday! |
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Are you a Super Hero?October 17, 2014 0 photos |
Are you a Superhero?October 17, 2014 0 photos A superhero is a type of character possessing extraordinary talents, supernatural phenomena, or superhuman powers and dedicated to protecting the public. Our staff displays these character traits everyday! |
Are you a Super Hero?October 17, 2014 0 photos A superhero is a character possessing extraordinary talents, supernatural phenomena, or superhuman powers and dedicated to protecting the public. Our staff displays superhero character traits everyday! |
 | Take a walk down our hallways...October 14, 2014 25 photos Our hallways are filled with student work! |
 | Read 5 CelebrationAugust 26, 2014 25 photos We are so proud of our students who Read 5 over the summer! All students who recorded minutes, either online or on paper, were invited to play "Minute to Win It" games during the first week of school. |
2013 - 2014
 | Kickball FunJune 6, 2014 33 photos Students ended the year playing kickball against their grade level! |
 | Gen H Destination Dinner TableApril 28, 2014 31 photos Ten families joined us for a Gen H Destination Dinner Table! With the help of Chef Denise and Adam, our families made BBQ chicken salad and roasted potatoes. Everyone pitched in and had a great time! |
 | Miss Renee is the BEST Secretary EVER!!April 25, 2014 13 photos |
 | Take a walk....March 12, 2014 45 photos Take a walk down our hallways to see our student's work! |
 | Memorial's Healthy Heart ProgramDecember 6, 2013 6 photos Third and Fourth graders enjoyed heart healthy activities, healthy recipes with veggies and fruit and learned about healthy eating habits. |
 | Referral Free Reward!December 6, 2013 12 photos Students that were referral free for 2nd Quarter enjoyed wearing PJ's to school for the day! |
 | "Read Like a Rock Star!"December 6, 2013 34 photos Families came out to enjoy "Rockin' music to the book walk, literacy games, snacks and free books at our annual Literacy night. |
 | Grandparents BreakfastDecember 5, 2013 62 photos Jane Addams recently celebrated our grandparents by having a small breakfast. Students and their grandparents shared time together working on an activity book while eating donuts and juice! |
 | Jammin' with the JaguarsDecember 4, 2013 31 photos Families came out for the second year in a row for Trunk or Treat! Although the weather was nasty and we had to move inside, we had a great time! Students left with a bag of treats and a new books to read. |
 | Red Ribbon WeekOctober 24, 2013 6 photos Another successful Red Ribbon Week has come and gone! We saw lots of red, crazy hats, super heroes and Jane Addams gear. Our students learned about staying Drug Free and making Healthy Choices! |
 | ShareFestAugust 1, 2013 41 photos ShareFest is making HUGE improvements at Jane Addams! Can you see what is new? A few hints... the carpet is gone, classes can learn outside, we will be playing a new sport at lunch and much more! Can you see what is improved? Check out the landscaping, library, coat hooks, teacher's lounge and... |
2012 - 2013
 | Bats are everywhere!November 8, 2012 13 photos Our school did a school wide writing prompt for the book "Bats at the Library". All of our teachers read the book to their class, and all of our students responded to the prompt "Should the bats be allowed in the library?" |
 | School House Rock!November 2, 2012 54 photos Our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students rocked the school house with catchy songs and many special parts! A huge thank you goes to our students and Mrs. Warren for proving such an entertaining night! |
 | Trunk or TreatNovember 1, 2012 69 photos Families were invited to "Trunk or Treat" from our teacher's cars- What a fun night! |
 | Fire SafetyNovember 1, 2012 55 photos Students practiced getting out of the school safely, listened to fire safety information and got to sit in a fire truck! Please take time to practice evacuating your house, and make sure everyone knows where to meet in case of a fire or emergency. |
 | Eagle Scout LandscapingJuly 31, 2012 29 photos Jane Addams Elementary school appreciates Weston Stephens, an Eagle Scout candidate and SHS student, for completing a landscaping project for our school! Weston planned, obtained donations and implemented his project. Please view our pictures! |
2011 - 2012
 | 5th Grade GraduationMay 29, 2012 34 photos Our 5th grade students have graduated and are ready to move on to Middle School! Families came to celebrate this milestone. Students sang, shared their writing and received certificates for various achievements. |
 | Peace WeekMay 29, 2012 31 photos All jaguars participated in a week long celebration of PEACE! |
 | Jaguars Read 5!May 25, 2012 12 photos All students received 5 books to take home for summer reading. Classes had the opportunity to spend time outside looking through their new books while enjoying a healthy snack! |
 | Muffins with MomMay 22, 2012 88 photos Moms, Muffins and Poems... a great Breakfast! |
 | Donuts with DadMay 22, 2012 67 photos Dads, Donuts and Jokes make for a great breakfast! |
 | Celebrating Ms. ReneeApril 26, 2012 6 photos During Administrative Professionals week we are celebrating Ms. Renee and all she does for our school. Thank you Ms. Renee for taking care of our students, families and staff- You Rock! |
 | Neighborhood Visits!April 11, 2012 18 photos Our teachers visited students in several of our neighborhoods! Students were given a goody bag filled with pencils, bookmarks and books. |
 | Go Lions!March 16, 2012 1 photo The jaguars of Jane Addams are cheering on the big cats of Lanphier! |
 | FACE team- Sprucing up the library!January 31, 2012 9 photos Our FACE team has taken on the project of sprucing up our library with favorite book characters! Our first step was to draw the characters, next we will be painting them! Watch for dates of upcoming FACE meetings so you can help make this project a reality! |
 | Art, Science, Health and Social Studies NightJanuary 25, 2012 24 photos Check out the pictures from our Family Night! Families made oobleck, did yoga and zumba, ran an obstacle course, played science and health BINGO, put together a map of the United States and made decisions about "If I Were President". |
 | Our staff learns too!January 25, 2012 13 photos Our staff is doing a year long book study on the book "Teaching with Poverty in Mind". This book challenges us to look at student's through a different lens, to adjust how we talk with and teach our students, and how to better encourage and prepare our students for their bright futures. |
 | Breakthrough to Literacy LuncheonJanuary 12, 2012 11 photos Kindergarten families were invited to learn from their Kindergarten students! Students shared the Breakthrough to Literacy computer program with their parents. |
 | Math and Tech NightJanuary 9, 2012 14 photos Families enjoyed chili and hot dogs- thank you to Steak N Shake for the donation of chili!
Students built gingerbread houses and marshmallow towers, they played math games on the iPods and iPads, and participated in various math related games! |
 | Out of the Blue- Obstacle CourseJanuary 9, 2012 7 photos Star cards were drawn and student's skills were put to the test! |
 | Family Reading Night- Dr. SeussNovember 21, 2011 25 photos 70 families, adding up to over 180 students and parents, joined us for Family Reading Night! We had a "seussical" good time!
Thank you to our guest readers: Sheriff Neil Williamson (Sangamon County), Dr. Diane Rutledge (retired Superintendent of Dist. |
 | "Out of the Blue" with PumpkinsOctober 21, 2011 55 photos Teachers drew 2 star cards, the chosen students were invited to decorate a pumpkin! |
 | Jammin' with the Jaguars- Pumpkin Style!October 17, 2011 62 photos We had over 65 families attend Jammin' with the Jaguars. That amounts to over 175 decorated pumpkins!
We send a HUGE "Thank You" to The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur- they donated all the pumpkins for this event! |
 | Bike Safety with AbeOctober 3, 2011 6 photos Riders following the path Abe walked/rode visited our 3-5 graders. This program was provided by Ag in the Classroom! |
 | Windy City Players- Tom SawyerOctober 3, 2011 10 photos Our students enjoyed a production of Tom Sawyer! Students and teachers were asked to participate as they enjoyed the show. |
 | Jammin with the JaguarsSeptember 19, 2011 41 photos The first "Jammin with the Jaguars" for the 2011- 2012 school year was a hit! We had 120 family members/ staff in attendance. |
 | August and September BirthdaysSeptember 19, 2011 7 photos In an effort to preserve instruction time, decrease the number of unhealthy treats and to allow all students the opportunity to celebrate their birthday at school, we have improved our birthday celebrations. |
 | Aaron's donationAugust 23, 2011 9 photos Aaron's Rental donated 25 backpacks to our school! The backpacks were filled with school supplies!
We appreciate Aaron's supporting our community in this way. Their visit with Lucky the Dog was a wonderful way to show our students they care!
Check out www.foxillinois.com for more photos! |
 | Geothermal InstallationJuly 20, 2011 28 photos The process of installing geothermal heating and air conditioning began the weekend before summer break. These pictures show the extreme amount of work going on throughout our building and school grounds. Can your student recognize their classroom, the library, the gym or the office? |
2010 - 2011
 | 5th Grade GraduationJune 7, 2011 56 photos Our 5th graders have worked hard all year- we wish them "Good Luck" in Middle School! Parents were invited to celebrate with their student as they received awards and their diploma. |
 | Jaguars "Read 5" at the Beach!June 6, 2011 29 photos Students brought beach towels and sunglasses, we provided the sun, popsicles and leis! Classes discussed ways to "Read 5" this summer. All students and staff pledged to "Read 5"- let's get reading! |
 | Referral Free All Year!June 3, 2011 14 photos We celebrated 169 students being referral free for the entire school year! Students were announced over the intercom and invited to make an ice cream sundae. Way to Go! |
 | The rain can't ruin our fun!June 2, 2011 29 photos Field Day activities were moved inside. Students played beach ball volleyball, tug of war, jump the river and many other games! |
 | Muffins with MomMay 11, 2011 62 photos Moms, Aunts, Grandmas and other important women in our student's lives came to "Muffins with Mom"! Students wrote, read and shared poetry with these wonderful women. |
 | Family Health Fair & Art ShowApril 1, 2011 14 photos Over 115 family members attended our Health Fair & Art Show! Students participated in a martial arts demonstration, healthy food choice activities and aerobic events. Health screenings, such as glucose, blood pressure and bone density were available for adults. |
 | Mrs. Miller's 2nd grade class raised $705.96!March 24, 2011 7 photos A student asked Mrs. Miller if they could raise money to help the relief efforts in Japan. The class organized a change drive. Students and staff were invited to bring in all the spare change they could find! They were allowed to wear pajamas and sports shirts and hats to school. |
 | Music In Our SchoolsMarch 17, 2011 11 photos Mrs. Warren, our music teacher, helped students celebrate "Music In Our Schools" month.
We recognize the importance of the Arts, and understand the positive impact they have on our students! |
 | 100 Year HeartFebruary 23, 2011 33 photos Our 1st, 3rd and 5th grade students learned ways to keep their hearts healthy for many years to come! Students rotated through seven stations. Stations included martial arts, yoga, healthy eating, a pig heart and healthy/ unhealthy lungs. |
 | Reading and Social Studies NightFebruary 18, 2011 25 photos Our families took a road trip through Reading and Social Studies night! |
 | CICO GraduatesDecember 2, 2010 17 photos We graduated 11 students from Check In- Check Out! Families, teachers and classmates celebrated as students received a certificate and treat bag. The graduation ended with cake and juice! |
 | PBIS Monthly RewardDecember 2, 2010 22 photos Students earning the November monthly reward were treated to hot chocolate and a winter craft! |
 | I Can statementsDecember 1, 2010 16 photos Using "I Can" statements allows our students to express their learning. "I Can" statements are found throughout our building, newsletters and report cards. Here are some pictures from our hallways! |
 | Red Ribbon WeekNovember 5, 2010 45 photos Our Jaguars celebrated Red Ribbon week by "Teaming Up Against Drugs"
and "Socking It to Drugs"! |
 | Jammin with the JaguarsOctober 23, 2010 27 photos Families and staff met for football, soccer, snacks and books at our second Jammin with the Jaguars! |
 | Toby the TireOctober 23, 2010 6 photos Toby the Tire talked with our students about school bus safety. Students were encouraged to never chase their bus, to stay 3 steps away from the curb while waiting for their bus and to sit quietly in their seats while the bus is moving. |
 | A Day Made BetterOctober 18, 2010 5 photos Mrs. Hardy had her “Day Made Better” when Office Max surprised her with a plaque, flowers, a new chair and a huge box of classroom supplies!
Each fall, Office Max recognizes the hardwork and dedication of 1,000 teachers nationwide. |
 | Apple TreeSeptember 29, 2010 1 photo Our FACE team came up with the idea to "plant" an apple tree in our main hallway. This tree has apples that teachers can write a "wish item" on. Wish items may be books, magnets, etc.
If you would like to purchase an item for a teacher, please take an apple from the tree. |
 | Jammin with the JaguarsSeptember 17, 2010 30 photos We had an amazing turnout for Jammin with the Jaguars! Over 40 families joined us for fun, snacks, games, prizes and books!
Our next Jammin will be October 20, watch your student's Thursday folder for the location. |
2009 - 2010
 | Jaguars Read 5May 31, 2010 28 photos All Jaguars are ready to Read 5 this summer!
Our kick off assembly was high energy with music, faculty and staff pledges and book giveaways. We ended the event with classes reading around the building! |
 | Perfect AttendanceMay 28, 2010 4 photos Five students achieved perfect attendance this school year.
The girl's names were put in a drawing for a new bike. Congratulations to all the girls for their hard work and dedication to school, and to Kaira for winning the bike! |
 | Field Day 2010May 25, 2010 23 photos Students rotated through 14 stations of fitness and fun! |
 | PBIS- "Out of the Blue" Sidewalk ChalkMay 4, 2010 14 photos |
 | Jammin' with the JaguarsApril 26, 2010 20 photos We had a Jammin' event on Earth Day! Families, and neighbors of our school, were invited for games, food and a book exchange. Neighbors, and prize winners, took home flowers to plant! |
 | 5th grade Earth DayApril 23, 2010 10 photos Our 5th graders de-littered our school grounds and neighborhood. What a wonderful way to show respect to our community and planet! |
 | Twin Day- Raising Money for Camp Care- A- LotApril 15, 2010 15 photos Check out all the twins at Jane Addams! Students and teachers have had fun raising money for Camp Care-A-Lot. We have worn hats, mismatched our clothes, worn our clothing backwards, been twins and worn pajamas! |
 | Open Mic and Donuts with DadApril 5, 2010 23 photos Students and dads enjoyed donuts and jokes during "Open Mic"! |
 | Reading and Social Studies NightMarch 4, 2010 12 photos Families were invited on a Scavenger Hunt through the school!
Students read clues and looked at state quarters to find all the states. They colored in a map as they discovered the states.
Also, families were invited to locate and mark on a map places they have visited. |
 | Sock HopMarch 4, 2010 25 photos Check out the pictures from our Annual Sock Hop! |
 | Salvation Army Food Drive Pizza Party!February 2, 2010 4 photos Congratulations to Mrs. Amerson's 1st grade class! They brought in the most items for our winter food drive.
The Salvation Army treated students to a pizza party- a big "thank you" to our families for donating food items and to the Salvation Army for the party. |
 | Madcap PuppetsDecember 3, 2009 8 photos Our students enjoyed tall tales through puppetry. Several students, and even a teacher, participated in the show! |
 | Spotlight on 5th gradeDecember 3, 2009 8 photos See our 5th graders working hard! Parents were invited to observe a math lesson. |
 | Spotlight on 4th gradeDecember 3, 2009 4 photos Ms. Aladesuyi and Mrs. Finch welcomed parents for "Spotlight on 4th grade"! |
 | Red Ribbon Posters!November 5, 2009 14 photos Check out our 5th grade Red Ribbon posters. Students did a great job telling and showing ways to be drug free. |
 | Jammin with the JaguarsOctober 15, 2009 11 photos Our second Jammin was a HUGE success! Parents, teachers and students mingled, played football and enjoyed delicious snacks. Every student took home a book, some even won a prize! |
 | Spotlight on 2nd and 3rdOctober 13, 2009 5 photos Parents and students learning together! |
 | Spotlight on K and Spotlight on 1stSeptember 25, 2009 12 photos Parents were invited to spend time in their student's classroom to watch an activity that occurs daily.
This gave parents time in the classroom during the school day, and also gave them first hand knowledge of an activity that they can check in with their child about. |
 | Jammin' with the JaguarsSeptember 23, 2009 8 photos Our first "Jammin' with the Jaguars" was great!
Students played football and soccer, enjoyed a snack and went home with a book of their choice. Parents connected with Jane Addams staff, encouraging the home-school connection.
Your neighborhood could be next! |
 | Grandparent BreakfastSeptember 15, 2009 13 photos Over 120 grandparents came for breakfast! Our students enjoyed breakfast, completed an activity and had their picture taken with their grandparent. It is wonderful to see our students positively interact with other generations! |
 | Fall Open HouseSeptember 3, 2009 14 photos Our Fall Open House was a great success! We had slideshows, ice cream and great conversations. Families heard teacher expectations for the year, saw examples of student work and were able to visit with new and old friends. |
 | PBIS Stations and CelebrationAugust 26, 2009 23 photos |
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