MARK T. SKINNER WEST SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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Application Deadline for Selective Enrollment Schools 2019/2020 School Year - December 14th
Sibling Lottery Deadline for Skinner Classical - Friday, Dec 14th
Forum/PTO Meeting, Tuesday, Dec 18th at 6:00
LSC Meeting, Tuesday, Dec 18th at 6:00
Winter/Holiday Concert for the Parents - Thursday, December 20th
Winter/ Holiday Break NO SCHOOL - Dec 22- Jan 6th
SCHOOL RESUMES - Mon, Jan 7th
CPS 2018- 2019 Calendar: here
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 LSC Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes of the October LSC Meeting can be found here
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Save the Date: Winter Concert & Primary Chorus
This year's Annual Skinner West Winter /Holiday Concert will be held on Thursday, December 20th. All parents and Skinner community members are welcome to attend!
9:45 AM Grades 3, 5(220 & 5th Silver), 6, 8 & Glee 1:30 PM Grades K, 1, & Music House Instrumentalists
All Skinner West 3rd graders are part of Primary Chorus. The Primary Chorus will be performing in several winter concerts around the city in addition to the school concert. Parents, please see The Skinner West Music Page for dates and information about these concerts, including the list of soloists, speakers and dancers.
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Help 8th Grade Get to Washington, D.C.
ATTENTION STAR, PARK DISTRICT, AND DEBATE PARENTS!
On Tuesday, December 11th, the Skinner West class of 2019 will be selling pizza after school to raise money for our trip to D.C. The pizza will be sold in the lobby from 4:15-4:45. One slice of pizza will cost $3, and two slices will cost $5. All STAR, Park District and Debate students have received a flyer that they can fill out and turn in if they wish to reserve pizza ahead of time. All purchases are greatly appreciated and we hope you enjoy this new treat.
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Skinner West Giving Drive
WE NEED DONORS FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENTS! PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING TO A SUPERSTAR!
For the past 5 years, Friends of Skinner West has hosted an annual drive during the holiday season to provide warm clothing and educational gifts to fellow Skinner Superstars in need. Last year, we were happy to help 42 Skinner students and we hope to meet all of our student needs again this year. We would like to invite you to help by signing up to sponsor a child at the link below. To sign up to help, please go to this link:
Please check back if all students have been sponsored, as more students may be added over time. All items purchased should be brand new with tags and can be placed in a gift bag (please no gift wrapped boxes). Please staple a paper with the student's assigned letter to the bag and turn it in to the main office no later than Monday, December 17th. Thank you so much for your generosity during this holiday season!
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Superstars Spotlight: Girl Scout Troop
The Skinner West 2nd grade Brownie Troop recently completed a community service effort by creating ornaments for the Skinner Park tree. They hung them as part of the holiday ceremony tonight for all to enjoy!
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Community Events
Keeping My Family Safe, Training
Saturday, December 15th 2018
Open Books (651 W Lake St.), 10-11am
Preventing sexual abuse starts with caring adults taking responsibility for protecting children and youth. Learn about the important things to communicate to your child, behaviors to watch out for and steps to take to keep children safe. Presented by Chicago Children's Advocacy Center and hosted by the Skinner Park Advisory Council. Register for this free event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-my-family-safe-training-tickets-52888047574
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Principal's Report
Please find Mrs. Clark's November LSC Report here
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Student Council Election Results
We'd like to recognize the following students who will represent Skinner West as on Student Council:
- Historian: Carter M
- Secretary: Christopher T
- Treasurer: Angelica A.
- Vice President: Madelynn L.
- President: Arial M.
Many thanks to teachers Mr. Johnson and Mr. Fitzsimmons for coordinating the election assembly!
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6th Grade Basketball Superstars
Congratulations to the 6th grade Skinner Superstar Basketball team on its championship win at the One Day Shootout in Plainfield, Illinois. This was the team's first tournament of the season and they went undefeated, 3-0! Way to go players and coaches.
Front l-r: Phoenix G, Chris W., Brad J., John K., Bruce R., Ryan L., Maquan, and Damien P.
Coached by l-r: Mike W., Damien P., and Dino K
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Volunteers Needed for Book Fair Dec. 3 - 14!
Skinner West Book Fair needs adult volunteers to make it a success! Any amount of time donated is helpful and appreciated. Younger siblings are welcome to come with while you volunteer.
As a thank you, volunteers will receive 20% off Book Fair purchases!
Volunteer roles include: -
Helping students as they make wish lists
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Supervising and assisting shoppers
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Keeping the Book Fair displays neat and stocked
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Bagging items at the check-out table
Book Fair Dates -
December 3rd-14th during school hours, 8:45-3:45.
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After School shopping sessions will take place Wednesday, Dec. 5 and Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 3:45-6:30 pm.
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Mad Science Parents Night Out & Winter Break Camps
Please find attached the details for Parent's Night Out & Winter Break Camps
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Volunteer with the Communications Team
Skinner's Communications Team is seeking volunteers to help author our weekly newsletters and work on launching the new website. This is an ideal way to get involved if you want to volunteer from home! If you're interested, please email Linda & Melinda at skinnerwest@gmail.com
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Skinner Parent Hosted Fundraiser for California Wildfire Victims
On December 15th a Skinner parent is hosting a Foodie tour of the West Loop. Profits will go to the California Fire Foundation, on organization "providing emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters and the communities they protect."
Tickets are $50 (free for kids under 12) and are for sale here
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Important Safety Reminders
Skinner West is home to over 1200 students and staff. Our location is a busy one - especially with the construction of the new building. Snow has already started to fall in Chicago and more snow and ice will likely cover the streets in the West Loop soon. Please read and follow the safety reminders below. Help keep the commute to school safe and orderly for all!
SAFETY PLEASE!
Please do NOT block the crosswalks when dropping your child off.
Please do NOT park in the school bus area for drop off and pick up.
PARENT PARKING for Drop Off and Pick Up
Curbside parking is available on Adams St. beyond the STOP sign for drop off and pick up.
Please do NOT double park to drop off and pick your child up. Pull in to a legal parking spot.
PARKING
Please be patient, courteous and mindful of our Superstars as they cross the street on Adams.
Please DO NOT block our neighbors' driveways!
*Parking lot is for STAFF ONLY!*
AFTER SCHOOL - Dismissal is at 3:45 P.M.
If your child is not in an after school program, please pick up your child by 4:00 P.M.
The school is not responsible for any students going to 7-Eleven or Target after school.
VOLUNTEER PLEASE!
We need parents to volunteer to help during Drop Off and Pick Up times. Consider volunteering one morning a week to help with drop off between 8:20-9:00 am. A sign-up sheet is available at the security desk. Thank you to those parents that have already been volunteering their time!
THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR SUPERSTARS SAFE!!!
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All comments, suggestions or requests to submit information to this newsletter should be emailed to skinnerwest@gmail.com.
Communications Volunteers are welcome. Donate your time to help increase communications and contact us!
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Deborah M. Clark
Principal
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