10 Babiak Lane
Springfield, IL 62702
217/525-3192
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Our Mission

The purpose of Jane Addams Elementary School is to provide the opportunities that ensure the success of every learner.

Our Instructional Focus

I can read carefully.

I can think deeply. 

I can show understanding.
We enjoy reading!

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FACE team- Sprucing up the library!
Photos  Jan 31, 2012
Our FACE team has taken on the project of sprucing up our library with favorite book characters...
Art, Science, Health and Social Studies Night
Photos  Jan 25, 2012
Check out the pictures from our Family Night! Families made oobleck, did yoga and zumba, ran an...
Our staff learns too!
Photos  Jan 25, 2012
Our staff is doing a year long book study on the book "Teaching with Poverty in Mind". This book...
Breakthrough to Literacy Luncheon
Photos  Jan 12, 2012
Kindergarten families were invited to learn from their Kindergarten students! Students shared the...
Math and Tech Night
Photos  Jan 9, 2012
Families enjoyed chili and hot dogs- thank you to Steak N Shake for the donation of chili...
Out of the Blue- Obstacle Course
Photos  Jan 9, 2012
Star cards were drawn and student's skills were put to the test!
Family Reading Night- Dr. Seuss
Photos  Nov 21, 2011
70 families, adding up to over 180 students and parents, joined us for Family Reading Night! We...
"Out of the Blue" with Pumpkins
Photos  Oct 21, 2011
Teachers drew 2 star cards, the chosen students were invited to decorate a pumpkin!
Jammin' with the Jaguars- Pumpkin Style!
Photos  Oct 17, 2011
We had over 65 families attend Jammin' with the Jaguars. That amounts to over 175 decorated...
Bike Safety with Abe
Photos  Oct 3, 2011
Riders following the path Abe walked/rode visited our 3-5 graders. This program was provided by Ag...
Windy City Players- Tom Sawyer
Photos  Oct 3, 2011
Our students enjoyed a production of Tom Sawyer! Students and teachers were asked to participate...
Jammin with the Jaguars
Photos  Sep 19, 2011
The first "Jammin with the Jaguars" for the 2011- 2012 school year was a hit! We had 120 family...
August and September Birthdays
Photos  Sep 19, 2011
In an effort to preserve instruction time, decrease the number of unhealthy treats and to allow all...
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Celebrating Patriot Day
Videos  Sep 9, 2011
The Jane Addams school community celebrated Patriot Day by learning, and singing, "God Bless...
Aaron's donation
Photos  Aug 23, 2011
Aaron's Rental donated 25 backpacks to our school! The backpacks were filled with school supplies...
Meet the Teacher Breakfast
News  Aug 21, 2011
We hope to see all of our families for a "Meet the Teacher" Breakfast tomorrow morning from 8:00a.m.- 9:00a.m...
Geothermal Installation
Photos  Jul 20, 2011
The process of installing geothermal heating and air conditioning began the weekend before summer...
6,000 Pepsi Caps
News  Jun 7, 2011
Our students brought in 6,000 Pepsi caps! A HUGE thank you goes to the Pepsi company for sponsoring this opportunity...
5th Grade Graduation
Photos  Jun 7, 2011
Our 5th graders have worked hard all year- we wish them "Good Luck" in Middle School! Parents were...
Jaguars "Read 5" at the Beach!
Photos  Jun 6, 2011
Students brought beach towels and sunglasses, we provided the sun, popsicles and leis! Classes...
Referral Free All Year!
Photos  Jun 3, 2011
We celebrated 169 students being referral free for the entire school year! Students were announced...
The rain can't ruin our fun!
Photos  Jun 2, 2011
Field Day activities were moved inside. Students played beach ball volleyball, tug of war, jump...
Muffins with Mom
Photos  May 11, 2011
Moms, Aunts, Grandmas and other important women in our student's lives came to "Muffins with Mom...
Yearbooks Are Here!
News  Apr 26, 2011
The yearbooks have arrived! If you pre-ordered a yearbook, the book should come home Tuesday or Wednesday. We...
Family Health Fair & Art Show
Photos  Apr 1, 2011
Over 115 family members attended our Health Fair & Art Show! Students participated in a martial...