REMINDER | AHS Career Fair
Inspire Viking students by sharing your professional journey! We are seeking experts from all fields to expose students to diverse career paths. Each presenter will host a table for rotating small group discussions. For information, contact Rosanna Suh at [email protected].
RSVP Deadline: March 6th
Event Date: March 19th (9:00 - 11:30 AM)
Sign Up: http://bit.ly/42tmccV and view the flyer here.
REMINDER | Raise the Sails 2026
Raise the Sails, Amundsen’s biggest school-wide fundraiser is just around the corner on Friday, February 20th. Learn more, buy tickets, donate auction items or become a sponsor HERE.
Upcoming Deadlines for RTS 2026
Auction item donations are due Friday, January 23. You can submit donations directly on our event site. We’re in most need of sporting event tickets and bottles of premium wine and spirits.
Guarantee recognition at the event by purchasing your family and business sponsorship by Friday, February 6.
Tickets prices will increase from $100 to $115 two weeks before the event. Lock that low price in now!
Questions? [email protected]
REMINDER | Self Compassion group in the Erie Clinic!
Do you struggle with self criticism, perfectionism, high expectations of yourself, or anxiety? Are you wanting to learn how to treat yourself with more compassion? Join the Self Compassion group in the Erie clinic this semester!
This group will help you learn to
- be kinder to yourself
- handle tough feelings more calmly
- encourage yourself instead of criticizing yourself
- face stress with more care for yourself
What - free 8 week therapy group
Who - open to any Amundsen student
When - Wednesdays January 21 to March 11, during rotating class periods
Where - in the Erie clinic, rm 307
How - journaling exercises, mindfulness practices, and supportive group discussion
Stop by the Erie clinic and ask to speak to Emma Healy to learn more details and sign up. This group will be limited to 8 students due to space, so sign up quickly! View the flyer.
REMINDER | AHS Water Polo Informational Meeting
Interested in trying out for water polo? There will be an informational Meeting on January 28th at 3:15pm. Meet on the pool deck. Pool deck doors are located in between the boys and girls locker rooms on the 1st floor. Contact Coach Poulos at [email protected] (or in room 316) for more details. View the flyer here.
THANK YOU | To Hamburger Mary’s
AAF was the Drag Bingo charity recipient last Wednesday at Hamburger Mary's and thank you Amundsen Community for the great turnout. In total, we raised over $1300 for Amundsen Athletics!
HIGHLIGHTS | Key Info Shared in Previous Issues of the Newsletter
Erie Family Health Center at Amundsen presentation deck.
Amundsen School Counseling website
Scholarships in your INBOX!
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, January 19 | MLK Day--No School
Tuesday, January 20 | LSC Meeting--6pm
Thursday, January 22 | NHS Blood Drive
Tuesday, January 26-27 | ACCESS Testing
Friday, February 6 | Q3 FOA Meeting--6pm
Monday, February 9 | Monthly FOA Meeting--6pm
Tuesday, February 10 | LSC Meeting--6pm
Monday, February 16 | Presidents’ Day--No School
Tuesday, February 17 | Staff Development--No School
Friday, February 20 | FOA RAISE THE SAILS
