THIS WEEK | FOA Monthly Meeting & Open Seat
The Friends of Amundsen will be hosting its monthly meeting on Monday, October 20 at 6pm @ Amundsen. Interested in getting involved in your student’s school? We have an open board seat. Come sit in on a meeting or two and see what we are all about.
REMINDER | Parent-Teacher Conferences & Report Card Pick-Up Day
Parent-Teacher Conferences and Report Card Pick-Up will take place on Monday, October 27, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Please note this is a non-attendance day for students.
These conferences are a valuable opportunity to meet with teachers, discuss your student’s progress, and collaborate on ways to support continued growth and success.
We look forward to seeing our Viking families there!
ALERT | Emergency Community Meeting - Monday 10/20/25
Congressman Mike Quigley will be holding an emergency community meeting in response to ICE escalation across Chicagoland. Congressman Quigley will take part in a town hall discussion alongside the ACLU's Ed Yohnka and The Ressurection Project's Tovia Siegel to answer questions about the Congressional, legal, and community response to ICE. Immediately following the town hall, The Resurrection Project will lead a Know Your Rights training. Amundsen families are invited.
For the safety of all participants, pre-registration will be required to attend. The location will be provided to registrants closer to the event date.
A livestream will also be provided at YouTube.com/@RepMikeQuigley
RESOURCE | Risk Reduction for Vulnerable Immigrants
THIS WEEK | Nightmare at the Museum
Get ready for a fright! Amundsen’s annual Haunted House returns this week with the chilling theme “Nightmare at the Museum.” Join us for scares and surprises on October 22, 23, 24, 29, and 30.
Tickets are $8 each, but don’t wait, they sell out every year! Buy your tickets here
and experience one of Amundsen’s favorite fall traditions! For entry, show your ePay receipt at the auditorium door.
THANK YOU | AAF Homecoming Golf Classic
HUGE thank you to all the golfers and sponsors for making this year's AAF Homecoming Golf Classic such a success. We raised over $8,000 which will go directly to Amundsen Athletics! Great things still to come and we are always looking for help, to get involved please do not hesitate to reach out to Scott Barsky @ [email protected]
DON’T MISS IT | Yearbooks are 10% off for a limited time.
Lock in your memories for less! Yearbooks are 10% off for a limited time, so don’t wait to secure yours. Celebrate all the moments, big and small, that made this year unforgettable—order today before the discount ends on 10/31/25. View the early bird flyer here. Visit: Treering.
SAVE THE DATE | Financial Aid Workshops (11/08, & 11/10)
The financial aid application opened on October 1, 2025! Amundsen is here to help. Please register for our upcoming workshops if you want assistance completing the financial aid application (FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application). If you cannot attend but would like assistance, please complete the form so we can send you more details.
HIGHLIGHTS | Key Info Shared in Previous Issues of the Newsletter
Erie Family Health Center at Amundsen presentation deck.
Amundsen School Counseling website
CPS Volunteer Programs website
Amundsen Donors Choose Projects
School Fees Website
Chicago North Hockey Club
2026 Raise the Sails Volunteer Interest Form
SPOTLIGHT | The Vikings Shop
Shop the Vikings Shop for AHS spirit wear! Orders are produced on the 15th and 30th of each month. Every purchase supports Friends of Amundsen (FOA), which funds academic and extracurricular programs for all Amundsen students. Thank you for showing your Viking pride and supporting our school community!
Important Dates
Monday, October 20 | Friends of Amundsen meeting - 6pm
Tuesday, October 21 | LSC Meeting - 6pm
Monday, October 27 | Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 5 - 7 | School Picture Days
Monday, November 10 | Friends of Amundsen meeting - 6pm
Tuesday, November 11 | Veteran’s Day-No School
Friday, November 14 | Q2 Progress Report
November 14 - 15 | Viking Theater Mid Summer Night's Dream
Tuesday, November 18 | LSC Meeting - 6pm
November 24 - 28 | Thanksgiving Break-No School
