April 16 - 22 | Week #31
This week: Principal’s Update | Join Us at RE*VER*BER*ATE | Mr. Merkin's 2nd Graders Perform the National Anthem at the OEMC | Mrs. Oluewu's Classroom Eid Celebration | Ms. Growe's Kindergarten Class Celebrates Earth Day | 7th Grade Field Trip to MSI's Pompeii Exhibit | My School My Voice Parent Survey
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Dates to Remember
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Apr 26: Ghana Music Day
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May 3-5: 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
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May 8-9: 6th Grade St. Louis Trip
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May 16: LSC Meeting
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May 17: Whitney Young Asian American Club Showcase
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May 18: 4th Grade White Sox Outing
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May 19: 3rd Grade Playmakers Presentation
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May 19: Ice Cream Social
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May 22: 1st Grade Ballroom Dance Recital
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May 23: Music House Concert
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May 24: 1st and 4th Grade Field Trip to Zoo
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May 25: Uniting Voices Concert @ Pritzker Pavilion
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May 30: Concerts for Students
Kindergarten registration is now open! Email Jacqueline Campbell jecampbell@cps.edu for more information. |
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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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The full Principal's Report from the April 18 LSC is available. |
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Taking Care of our Community
Please have a conversation with your Skinner students regarding taking care of our school community. Some students are not respecting the Tranquil Garden at Skinner Park.
We are now including this messaging in our morning announcements and in classrooms to encourage students to take care of our community. Please help us continue this message at home.
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Join Us at RE*VER*BER*ATE
a Multidisciplinary Arts Festival: April 27–30, 2023
The CPS Department of Arts Education invites you to attend RE·VER·BER·ATE, our free, four-day, multidisciplinary arts festival on April 27–30. At RE·VER·BER·ATE, K–12 students can participate in free, 30- to 60-minute workshops led by industry professionals, including the Blue Man Group, Spotify, The Design Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, Pogi Studios, and more.
Join us for workshops including Activist Button Making, Songwriting, Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts, Hip-Hop Dance, and Improv. There will also be an Open Mic hosted by Social Works Chicago.
The Visual Art will be displayed in three different gallery spaces throughout the festival with the ES/HS Exhibit available online. The RE:ALIZE Showcase is premiering at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, in the Landmark Gallery and the All-City Film Festival Sunday, April 30, in the Claudia Cassidy Theatre, both at the Cultural Center.
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Mr. Merkin's 2nd Graders Perform the National Anthem at the OEMC
Mr. Merkin's 2nd grade class was invited to sing the National Anthem at the Office of Emergency Management and Communications' Employee Awards and Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, April 19. Led by our amazing music teacher, Ms. Maatouk, our Skinner Superstars performed wonderfully for the OEMC staff as well as several local news stations present at the event. Facebook video available here. |
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Mrs. Oluewu's Classroom Eid Celebration
Mrs. Oluewu’s 5th grade class took time to celebrate for Eid, a celebration of gratitude. The class wrote gratitude cards for their families and played a fun game of mad libs to learn about Eid traditions. To our families that celebrate, Eid Mubarak!
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Ms. Growe's Kindergarten Class Celebrates Earth Day
Ms. Growe’s kindergarten class spent the week discussing Earth Day. They came up with many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. They sang Earth Day songs, read stories, and ended the week by wearing gloves and cleaning up Skinner Park. Great job keeping our planet clean kindergarten!
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7th Grade Field Trip to MSI's Pompeii Exhibit
Skinner West 7th graders took a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry, exploring many of the exhibits, including the featured exhibit on Pompeii.
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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.
- Staff survey response rate was 96%
- Student survey response rate was 99%
Let’s see if we can get the parent response rate over 95%!
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Ghana Music Day Sponsored by Friends of Skinner West |
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Summer Camp: Hi-Five Sports Camp |
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Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago is family owned and operated and has provided Chicago families with safe, cutting-edge, skill developing programs since 1999. Between June 20 – August 11, kids can participate in sports, water activities, field trips and more. Camp is located at 721 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago. |
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Summer Opportunities for Students
Here are a few no-cost Chicagoland programs for Superstars (and their parents) during the upcoming months and summer.
Academic Enrichment
Arts & Culture
- Auditorium Theatre: Hearts to Art Summer Camp (Takes place in July with multiple dates)
- *this program also falls under counseling
Behavioral & Mental Health
Anti-Bullying/Cultural Responsiveness Education
Counseling
Mental Health Education
College & Career Readiness
Health
External Programs (non-CIS)
- One Summer Chicago: Summer Youth Program (June 2 application deadline)
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Summer Youth Employment Program provides employment and internship opportunities for 16- to 24-year-olds, earning $15.40 an hour while working with partners like the Chicago Park District, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.
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Chicagobility Program helps 14- to 15-year-olds who are not quite old enough to work explore career pathways, participate in project-based learning and field trips, and earn a $450 stipend for the summer.
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1st Skinner West Lock-In Was a Success
Thank you to Mrs. Zamiar and the Student Voice Committee for hosting the first-ever Skinner West Lock-In on March 31! The event was a success and we look forward to more opportunities in the future.
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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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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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Sending Love to Covenant School |
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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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