This week, Chicago Public Schools CEO Jackson released the Five-Year Vision for Continued Academic Progress for Chicago Public Schools.  Parents, please read about the five-year plan here, where a video link is also available to view. 

Our Skinner West students continue to enjoy and benefit from an arts education here thanks to to the efforts of the Gallery 111 committee and the countless teachers, parents, community members and businesses that volunteer their time and energy and donate their money and services to Gallery 111.  Many parents bought amazing auction items from Gallery 111's Annual Auction over the years - including tickets to concert, theater and sporting events, museum memberships, artwork, projects designed by Skinner students, and experiences such as Principal for a Day for their child.  

Last week, several Skinner parents gathered for an art party that was auctioned at last year's Gallery 111 Gala.  Sally Ko, an artist and Skinner West parent, donated and hosted the art party at her beautiful studio in the Zhou B. Art Center.  Everyone that attended had a very fun evening creating their own masterpieces to take home.  We can't wait to see what the 20 parents who signed up at this year's Gala create at their fall party!  Thank you again to Sally Ko and to all who donate to Gallery 111!

Brooklyn Borders is offering Adventure Day programs for upcoming dates in April when Skinner students do not have school, including April 5th.  For more details and to learn how to register for this program, please read their flyer.  

On Tuesday, March 19th, the LSC held their monthly school meeting.  Please read the latest LSC Report from Mrs. Clark here.  The next LSC meeting will be held on April 23rd at 6pm.