Skinner North Classical School
  • Home
    • Calendar
    • Latest News
  • Our School
    • Vision and Mission Statement
    • Teacher Contacts
    • Office Contact Information
    • School profile
    • Local School Council (LSC)
    • School Hours and Schedule
    • School Tours
    • Contact Us
  • Our Programs
    • From the Desk of the Principal
    • Academics >
      • Core Programs
      • Social Emotional Learning
    • Enrollment
    • CPS Online Library
    • School Handbook 2022-2023
    • Student Health and School Forms 2022-2023
    • School Fees
    • Skinner North FAQ
  • Student Life
    • Student Schedules & Information
    • Student Code of Conduct
    • Extracurricular Activities >
      • Skinner North All-Stars
      • Stanton Park -Chicago Park District
      • Teams & Organizations >
        • Math Team
        • Debate Team
        • Student Council
        • Lego Robotics Team
        • Chess Team
      • Right At School
      • Athletics
    • Image Gallery
  • Remote Learning 2020-2021
  • Parent Resources
    • Absences
    • Get Involved >
      • School Committees
      • Diversity Committee
      • Local School Council Committees
      • Friends of Skinner North Committees
      • Volunteer >
        • Volunteer Application
    • Friends of Skinner North (FoSN) >
      • Participate
      • Volunteer
      • Donate
    • Show your spirit
    • Skinner North Directory
    • Forms
    • CPS Grade Portal
    • Homework Help
    • Supply Lists
    • MTSS
    • CPS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
    • CPS Non-Discrimination Statement
  • Multi-Cultural Calendar of Events
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • 2022-2023 LSC Agendas and Minutes

January 13th, 2023

1/13/2023

0 Comments

 
Good afternoon,

This coming Monday, January 16, we do not have school, so that we can honor the legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His inspirational leadership helped inspire millions and progress the civil rights movement. As he said, 

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."
Letter from Birmingham, Alabama jail, April 16, 1963.

"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits."
Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, Oslo, Norway, 1964

As a community/society, we must work together to achieve Dr. King’s vision.  Helping students learn from Dr. King, Jr. helps further his dream and equality.  

Please see these for support in talking about MLK, Jr with students.  

19 Picture Books that Help Keep Dr. King’s Legacy Alive
How to Talk to Kids about Race Books and Resources That Can Help 
Learning Resources about MLK, Jr.

Please read below for a few updates.

Have a wonderful day,
Katie and Mattea

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After School All Stars (Reminder) - Just wanted to send out one final reminder about registration for winter after school programs. Please click the link here to access the form. Programs start the week of Jan. 23rd and run until spring break. Registration forms are due on today, Friday, Jan 13th at 3:30pm. If you have already signed up for clubs, you do not need to submit the form again.

Upcoming LSC Meeting - Please see this link for the agenda for the Thursday, Jan. 19 LSC Meeting.  This meeting is virtual and begins at 7PM.

Other upcoming dates - These are events for families to come to and have fun and engage around different content areas.    

  • K-2 Winter Assembly -  Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 9AM or 2PM 
  • Special's Night - Thursday, Feb. 23 from 4:00-5:00
  • Math/STEAM Night -  Thursday, March 9 from 4:00-5:15
  • Literacy Night - Wednesday, April 19 from 4:00-5:15

Volunteering - Please reach out to Ms. Buckley (jljohnson17@cps.edu) if you would be interested in helping with Literacy Night.  They are looking for individuals who would like to : 
  • Make photo booth for literacy night (i.e. backdrop)
  • Donate items for reading around the world theme
  • 1-2 Individuals to help at the front check in and give out the travel tags

School-wide Spelling Bee - The school-wide bee will occur on Friday, Jan. 20th at 9:00AM. Parents/Guardians of participants are welcome to attend.  This event will not be live streamed.  

From FoSN

FoSN Meeting - There will be an in person FOSN meeting/Parent Coffee on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 8:30 in the parent room.  FoSN helps to support students, families and the school community in many ways and we encourage you to get involved. Volunteers ensure the organization's success. Come to this event to learn more about the organization and how to get involved.

Starry Night - After a 4-year hiatus Friends of Skinner North (FOSN) is hosting its annual Starry Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 11 from 6-10 pm at the Newberry Library in River North! Please mark your calendar for an adults-only celebration of our amazing school, including delicious food and drinks, dancing, games, and a live and silent auction! In the past, funds raised at Starry Night have paid for an updated auditorium, a new scoreboard, tech upgrades, and other important needs related to the school building and curriculum.
 
The parent community is critical to raising these much-needed funds!  Tickets will go on sale soon, but in the meantime, read on to see other ways you can help:
  • Silent/Live Auction Donation Items: We are looking for donations of items or experiences (e.g., tickets to sporting events, use of a vacation home, massage services, or music lessons) for our auctions. Nothing is too small, too weird, too extravagant, or too random! If you can donate an item like this or know someone who can, please contact tinaatian@yahoo.com.
  •  Caregiver-Hosted Parties: We are looking for caregivers to host parties for adults or kids (e.g., a beach outing, taco & tequila tasting, etc.). The hosts are responsible for all expenses associated with the party and the money raised from ticket sales supports our amazing school. Contact: emilyrfriend@gmail.com.
  •  Classroom Art Project: We are looking for parent volunteers to lead each classroom’s effort to create an art project to be auctioned off at Starry Night.  Time commitment is about 5 hours. Contacts: Claudia.negrut@gmail.com / neducar@comcast.net. 
  • Volunteer: Help us put on the best Starry Night ever. Contact: lmarcus@gmail.com.​
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    From the Desk of

    Principal Magnuson

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    October 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014

Picture
640 W Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610

773-534-8500 (O)
773-534-8502 (F)
​
CPS Non-Discrimination Statement
​

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources ​