March 26 - April 1 | Week #28
This week: Save the Date: Gallery 111 Gala | Ghana Music Day | Spring Break Resources | Spring Break Eye Exams | Día del Niño Parade | Kindergarten Registration | PTRO Notice | My School My Voice Survey | Chicago Debates Summer Camp | Hockey Opportunity | 5th Grade Glow Party | Sending Love to Covenant School
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Dates to Remember
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Apr 3 - 7: No School - Spring Break
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Apr 22: Gallery 111 Roaring 20s Gala
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Apr 26: Ghana Music Day
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COVID-19 Update
Actionable Cases: 0
Non-Actionable Cases: 0
Absences
Attendance Goal: 98%
For absences: Email Mrs. Eskridge, assistant principal:
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Save the Date: Gallery 111 Gala |
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Tickets are now available for the Gallery 111 Gala! This is a fundraiser for Skinner West arts education. The event will include food, open bar, silent auction, and exclusive experiences! A limited number of sponsorships and VIP tickets are available. Dress code is 1920s theme or cocktail attire.
We’re also looking for donations for our silent auction such as event tickets, gift cards, gift baskets, bar items, or experiences. If you wish to donate items, please reach out to: Gallery111Gala@gmail.com
Tickets and Info Here:
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Ghana Music Day Sponsored by Friends of Skinner West |
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With spring break right around the corner, we are reaching out with recreational opportunities, resources, and important reminders regarding COVID-19 safety both during break and when students and staff return to school.
Recreational Opportunities
We are proud to partner with organizations across Chicago to promote opportunities for students over spring break. Please visit these pages to find programs:
Kids can enjoy their school break with other kids their age, in a fun and supervised environment, at an affordable cost. In "spring break" camp, kids will participate in recreational activities, arts and crafts, and sports along with other fun activities. Some specialty camps are also available.
Chicago Public Library offers exciting programming all across the city for kids and teens all year round, including over spring break. Explore events for kids here, and events for teens here.
The city is offering a variety of opportunities for youth during spring break through My CHI. My Future. Students can join a day of service with the Chicago Park District, attend a Chicago Public Library arts event, or build on their coding skills with Code Your Dreams.
Navy Pier will offer artisan markets and free workshops starting Saturday, April 1 through Saturday, April 8 starting at noon. Activities include one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, interactive technology lessons, photography classes, music, and dance. Visit the Navy Pier website or download this schedule for information.
Additionally, starting March 27 through April 9, the Chicago Children’s Museum located at Navy Pier is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a Free Family Day on March 30. The Water City experience is now open. Children of all ages and abilities can determine their own experiments, narratives, sensory experiences, and explorations of the physical properties of water. Visit this page for more information on Water City.
My Chi. My Future. and the Chicago Park District are hosting a spring break party for Chicago residents ages 13-24. This event will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, at the Aon Ballroom in Navy Pier and will include musical guests, food, raffles, and information about summer job opportunities. Advance registration is required to take part in this bash. Click here to register and view this flyer for more details.
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This Spring Break Ageless Eye Care will be opening our office doors to continue providing vision care for your students. Vision exams will be available at our office Monday 4/3 through Friday 4/7, by appointment only. Parents can call our office to make an appointment using the number provided below. We look forward to continuing to provide vision care to your students. If you have any questions about our upcoming office exams, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. |
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Hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break!
Scheduling Team
Ageless Eye Care
329 W. 18th St #311
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312- 929-3340
Fax: 312-929-3341
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Día del Niño/Day of the Children Parade
Led by Ms. Arias, Spanish World Language Teacher
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Kindergarten Registration School Year 2023- 2024: |
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Safety is always one of our District’s top priorities, and CPS is committed to using appropriate procedures to provide a safe environment for all students and staff. One of the ways these procedures are enforced is through the adoption of policies that outline how staff should properly engage with students during the school day.
On June 22, 2022, the Board adopted the Behavioral Interventions, Physical Restraints, Time Outs, and Momentary Physical Intervention for Students Policy which sets requirements, restrictions, and procedures related to the use of physical restraints, isolated time out, time out, and momentary physical intervention in CPS schools.
You can find more information by clicking below:
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My School My Voice Parent Survey |
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Make your voice heard; your feedback for the improvement of Skinner is welcomed.
If you need access to a device, internet, or additional support you are welcome to come to Skinner and request support.
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Chicago Debates Summer Debate Camp Returns! |
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Registration is LIVE! Grab your spot today to be a part of Chicago's only combined Policy Debate and Public Forum Summer Camp!
Chicago Debates Summer Institute (CDSI) is a two-week immersive speech and debate camp that empowers students to build key academic, social-emotional, communication, career and leadership skills.
CDSI is open and available to all students ranging from 5th (currently 4th grade) grade through 12th grade in the Chicagoland area, and beyond! CDSI will be in-person and run from Monday, July 17, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023.
- Public Forum Camp will be available to High School students in Week 1 and Middle School students in Week 2.
- Policy Debate Camp is a two-week experience.
Need-based scholarships are available upon request for Title I students. Early Bird pricing is available through May 1, 2023. Registration will close on July 1, 2023, 11:59 PM. Visit our FAQ page for pricing and more information.
Please note that any current 4th graders who are interested in joining the Skinner West Debate Team next year as 5th graders must attend the camp in order to apply to join the team.
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Come skate with the Chicago South Hockey Team!
Chicago South Hockey skates out of Fifth Third Arena. Join us in April to meet the coaches, skate with the team, and learn more about our program!
Open to all 8-11th graders attending Jones, De La Salle, and Wolcott in the Fall.
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5th Grade Glow Party!
Thank you Mrs. Oluewu, for organizing this event!
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Sending Love to Covenant School |
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Principal's Report from March LSC Meeting
The March LSC meeting was held on Tuesday, March 21st. Please click below for a copy of the Principal's report.
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Skinner West Debate Team Tournament Results
The Skinner West Debate Team participated in the Chicago Middle School Debate League's City Championship for the 2022-2023 season on Saturday, March 4.
The overall topic for the year is: ''NATO Security Cooperation', and the cases being debated at this Tournament were 'Disinformation' , 'The Baltics', 'Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS)', and 'Space Based Technology'.
About 135 debaters across 72 teams from 21 CPS schools competed at the tournament, but the students did a great job against some tough competition and won the awards listed below.
Some highlights we would especially like to point out are:
1) Skinner West won 1st place in 3 out of 6 award categories, and were the Novice Team City Champions!
2) Skinner West won 34% of all possible awards (15 out of 44).
3) Skinner West qualified 8 teams for the State Tournament.
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Spring Soccer with West Loop Soccer Club |
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Summer Camp Opportunity - Chicago Botanic Garden |
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The Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to present their 3 or 4 week summer camp programs for students grade 6-10.
ScienceFirst
Availability Description: Limited availability; Application due April 15th; Priority given to West and South Side students
Program Description:
Science First is a great learning opportunity, a chance to see the Garden’s 385 acres of plants and nature, and a great way to meet other science-curious students. Students will be immersed in a nature-based enrichment program with unique hands-on experiences. While exploring the Garden’s natural habitats, students learn about botany and ecology and use the scientific method to answer real-world science problems.
Program Objectives/Curriculum Connections: Each day, Science First students can be seen exploring and learning in the Garden while they hone their observational skills in our display areas, interview plant geneticists in our research labs, play educational games to learn about predator-prey relationships, and conduct quadrant studies in McDonald Woods or Dixon Prairie.
Lunch will be provided for Grades 6-8. Grades 9-10 will receive a stipend of $15/hr.
Student Requirements:
- Students who are currently Grades 6-10 and are enrolled in a Chicago Public School can participate.
- Students and parents must commit to all weeks of the summer program and attend an orientation at the start of the program.
- Students are responsible for getting to and from the designated bus stops.
- Students who are from a racial or ethnic background that is underrepresented in the field of science (African American, Latino, and Native American) and who would benefit the most from college and career support (low-income, first generation to attend college) are encouraged to apply.
Busing Opportunities: Transportation is provided from designated stops throughout the city.
LOCATION: Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
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Applications are due April 15th.
- Science First sessions will tentatively take place Monday-Friday, 9 am - 3 pm.
- Students in Grades 6-8: June 26 - July 14 (3-week program);
- Students Grades 9-10: July 17 - August 11 (4-week program).
To Schedule this Program:
PLEASE let Ms. Kaehn (school counselor) know if you took advantage of this program via email.
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Junior Ambassador Summer Job Opportunity - Spread the Word! |
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If you know someone who would be interested in a summer job as a Junior Ambassador, the Chicago Park District is hiring for their Junior Bicycling Program. Please spread the word!
Requirements:
- Live in Chicago
- Be 16 years or older
- Enjoy working with kids
- Navigate the city by bike
Details:
- Paid hourly $15-$24 an hour.
- Start Date Mid June and ends mid-August
- No experience is required.
- Looking for students looking to learn and improve each week.
Link to our social media below with a video description of what is a SAFE Ambassador:
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Math Mania - Free Math and HS Preparation Seminar for G6-8
Future Bridge, a non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the mission to support educational equity and youth technology advancement, invites your 6th through 8th grade student to a free Math and HS Preparation Seminar. Future Bridge believes these three-hour workshops can help attendees generate more interest in math and programming. All materials will be provided. Click here for more information.
Led by Skinner West alum Jonathan Cheng the first boot camp is April 16th at the Chinatown Public Library from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Students and parents can easily register here (Note that our maximum capacity is 25 students, first come first serve).
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Visit from State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Tony Sanders
Skinner received a surprise visit from Dr. Tony Sanders, State Superintendent of Education. He was VERY impressed with Skinner!
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Mark T. Skinner West School
Front Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(773) 534-7790
By Appointment Only
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