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Be counted
| March 15, 2010
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| Students deliver message that completing census forms is easy, safe and important. |
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Progress report
| March 10, 2010
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| Check with your child’s school to get a preview of his or her grades before Report Card Pickup Day next month. |
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Ask, listen and learn
| March 09, 2010
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| Smyth Elementary students meet Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Ohno and learn about healthy lifestyles. |
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EnergizaBulls
| March 08, 2010
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| Morton School of Excellence receives new fitness center courtesy of the Chicago Bulls. |
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Welcome to Shenyang
| March 01, 2010
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| LaSalle Language Academy finds a new foreign exchange partner in China. |
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Hearts Helping Haiti
| February 16, 2010
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| Eberhart Elementary students sell keepsakes and raise more than $3,000 for earthquake survivors in Haiti. |
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Find money for college
| February 15, 2010
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| CPS hosts financial aid workshops throughout the District to help parents, students, learn about financial aid. |
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CTA reduces service
| February 04, 2010
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| Learn more about the CTA’s reduced service plans and affected routes that are scheduled to go into effect on February 7, 2010. |
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The Wilderness Classroom
| February 01, 2010
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| CPS spotlights a teacher who uses science to inspire his students. Meet Mr. Meeks. |
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The power of pennies
| February 01, 2010
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| Castellanos Elementary students raise more than $900 in one week to help victims of the Haiti earthquake. |
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Snow Days Chicago
| January 25, 2010
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| CPS students create snow sculptures for 2nd annual festival. |
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Works of art
| January 19, 2010
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| 2010-2011 elementary and high school directories feature artwork from CPS students. |
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College and career success
| January 03, 2010
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| Apply now to attend one of our College and Career Academies. Deadline has been extended to Jan. 20, 2010. |
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Winter break tips
| December 21, 2009
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| CPS rounds up a list of activities parents can do with their kids during the holiday break. |
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Santa’s little helpers
| December 21, 2009
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| CPS partners with Santa Claus to give holiday gifts to Cooper Elementary students. |
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Monitor grades online
| December 14, 2009
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| View your child’s grades before progress report cards are mailed home this week. |
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Winter break activities
| December 14, 2009
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| Learning tools are available for elementary school parents during winter intersession. |
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Sports Fest 2009
| December 07, 2009
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| Two-day sports event features tournaments, fitness, and special performances. |
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Pool party
| December 07, 2009
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| Swift Elementary School makes a splash at the reopening of its swimming pool. |
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Best of the best
| December 01, 2009
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| Whitney Young High School honored with prestigious National Blue Ribbon award. |
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Thank you
| November 23, 2009
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| The CPS community recognizes a group of individuals who give it their all, day in and day out: Teachers. |
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The tradition continues
| November 23, 2009
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| The Prep Bowl takes place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, at Soldier Field. |
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Report card pickup day
| November 17, 2009
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| Meet with your child’s teacher(s) to discuss his or her grades this week. |
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The Sister Cities project
| November 17, 2009
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| Sullivan High School is creating a new exchange program with its sister school in Germany. Learn how. |
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Cooking up change
| November 17, 2009
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| Contest challenges student top chefs to create healthy meals. |
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Win or go home
| November 09, 2009
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| Our Boys Varsity Football teams score big during playoff season. |
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Spook-tacular fashion show
| November 09, 2009
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| Darwin Elementary students hit the runway to show off their best Halloween outfits. |
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Planet Alcott
| November 02, 2009
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| A green, family-fun event at Alcott School. |
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Application tips
| November 02, 2009
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| These guidelines will help simplify the application process. |
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Immunization clinics open
| October 26, 2009
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| The Chicago Department of Public Health will offer free H1N1 vaccinations beginning this week. |
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Tradition meets fitness
| October 26, 2009
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| LaSalle Language Academy students take part in both school tradition and physical fitness through annual event. |
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Keep Kids Learning
| October 26, 2009
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| Students gain experience in various occupations through special program. |
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Breaking the barrier
| October 05, 2009
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| Von Steuben students use ice cream and soccer to connect with local student refugees. |
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Sign up for free tutoring
| September 28, 2009
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| Your child might be eligible to receive free tutoring. Registration ends Tuesday. |
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The social media debate
| September 28, 2009
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| Redefining how teachers and students communicate inside and outside of the classroom. Join the discussion. |
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Dollars and sense
| September 21, 2009
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| Jose de Diego students learn the importance of financial literacy through a 10-week program. |
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Technology wizards
| September 21, 2009
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| After school program teaches students how to build PCs, use green technology, and communicate safely online. |
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Attendance counts
| September 18, 2009
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| CPS emphasizes the importance of daily attendance. |
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Summer, service & leadership
| September 14, 2009
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| 8th grade students spend the summer changing their communities; preparing for high school. |
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Welcome back
| September 01, 2009
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| Successful school year begins with being at school on Sept. 8. |
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Enrollment period begins soon
| August 24, 2009
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| You’ve asked. Now we’ve answered. Learn more about the enrollment process before it begins on Sept. 3. |
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It’s mealtime
| August 18, 2009
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| CPS makes applying for free and reduced-price meals easier. |
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My Chicago
| August 10, 2009
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| Students spend the summer exploring neighborhoods throughout the city. |
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Let’s dance
| August 03, 2009
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| Elementary students learn classic dance moves through an innovative program. |
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Raising expectations
| August 03, 2009
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| Frazier first-grade teacher Camia Hoard tells her students, "Yes you can." |
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Labor of love
| July 27, 2009
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| Marilyn Sandler brings a Snoezelen room to Stockton’s special education students. |
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Having a Ball
| July 27, 2009
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| CPS students learn character, confidence and the Cha-Cha. |
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Cuts for a cause
| July 27, 2009
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| Agassiz Elementary students, teachers, staff donate hair to Locks of Love. |
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An educational journey
| July 13, 2009
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| LaSalle Language Academy creates a renaissance spirit for the 21st century. |
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A mind sport
| June 29, 2009
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| Debate team ends successful school year with big wins. |
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Third time’s a charm
| June 22, 2009
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| Lourdes Molina is third Kohl McCormick winner from Belmont Cragin. |
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Advice for graduates
| June 15, 2009
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| The CPS community offers our new high school graduates a few words to live by. |
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Ninja-style fitness
| June 15, 2009
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| Students learn the benefits of healthy living with the help of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. |
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Poetry in motion
| June 08, 2009
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| Students compete in 2nd annual Spanish Poetry Oratory Competition. |
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Students shine at TechXPO
| June 08, 2009
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| Hundreds of CPS students flexed their tech muscles at the first-ever TechXPO event. |
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Getting the picture
| June 01, 2009
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| Photo gallery opening at Austin Polytech commemorates school’s founders. |
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Battle of the Books
| May 25, 2009
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| Elementary and middle grade students compete in annual reading competition. |
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Book smart
| May 25, 2009
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| Teams from 36 high schools compete in the Battle of the Books. |
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Mayor Daley’s Book Club
| May 25, 2009
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| Students attend special conference promoting the value and long-term benefits of reading. |
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Academic Excellence
| May 19, 2009
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| CPS honors the scholastic achievements of the class of 2009. |
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All day, every day
| May 19, 2009
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| CPS recognizes elementary and high school students with perfect attendance. |
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A fresh take on learning
| May 19, 2009
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| The new EPIC Academy extends learning opportunities through community involvement. |
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Space is still available
| May 11, 2009
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| Parents can still apply for select elementary magnet and magnet cluster schools. Applications are due May 15. |
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NLC school closed
| May 08, 2009
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| Northside Learning Center closed due to unusual number of absences. |
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NLC school closed
| May 08, 2009
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| Northside Learning Center closed due to unusual number of absences. |
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Stay healthy year-round
| May 04, 2009
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| CPS students demonstrate how to prevent the spread of germs. Watch the video. |
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Olympic Week
| May 04, 2009
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| CPS students join in the celebration. |
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Academic Decathlon
| April 27, 2009
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| CPS students participate in the 10-event scholastic competition. |
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Off to see the wizard
| April 27, 2009
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| Roosevelt High School’s musical brings together students, staff, and community. |
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Money Smart Week
| April 20, 2009
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| CPS encourages everyone to participate in financial awareness week. |
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Chicago Youth Saves
| April 20, 2009
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| CPS students learn how to invest in their financial futures. |
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Money Smart tips
| April 20, 2009
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| Here are a few ideas to guide you through this tough economic environment. |
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Spring break 2009
| April 06, 2009
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| Learn how schools are spending their week-long vacations. |
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Be home by curfew
| April 02, 2009
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| CPS encourages parents to talk with their children about the importance of the Curfew Law. |
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Spring break tips
| March 30, 2009
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| CPS rounds up a list of activities parents can do with their kids during the week-long break. |
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Be alert
| March 23, 2009
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| CPS distributes new guide to teach students about personal safety. |
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The great debate
| March 23, 2009
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| Students prepare for the Chicago Debate Championship this week. |
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