Third graders, in Mrs. DeJulio's Room 119, have been busy reading away! This past week, they completed some amazing book report projects. Take a look at the character map by Monty W. and book summary by Theo K.

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Debate Team Results

The Skinner West Debate Team participated in the Chicago Middle School Debate League's Tournament Two for the 2020-2021 season on Saturday, December 5. The overall topic for the year is: 'Criminal Justice Reform', and the cases being debated at this Tournament were 'Money Bail' 'Predictive Policing', and 'Body Cameras'.

Approximately 105 debaters across 54 teams from 5 schools competed at the tournament, but the Skinner students did a great job against some tough competition and won the awards listed below, including winning 1st place in 4 out of 4 award categories, sweeping the tournament.

18th	Novice	Individual	Allison C
14th	Novice	Individual	Carter H
11th	Novice	Individual	Sam A
10th	Novice	Individual	Malachi E
7th	Novice	Individual	Emika M
6th	Novice	Individual	Mel L
3rd	Novice	Individual	Sophie W
2nd	Novice	Individual	Grier Bu
1st	Novice	Individual	Kinzie W

15th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Vishal S
14th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Darian K
12th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Rebecca B
11th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Daanya M
10th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Sophie M
9th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Aurelie G-B
6th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Aadi Ka
4th	JV/Varsity	Individual	Miles K
3rd	JV/Varsity	Individual	Amber P
1st	JV/Varsity	Individual	Sabrina Q

15th	Novice	Team	Frances M	Carter H
11th	Novice	Team	Allison C	Celeste D
10th	Novice	Team	Sam A	Xibao Q
9th	Novice	Team	Sophie W	Winston P
7th	Novice	Team	Max F	Paras C
2nd	Novice	Team	Emika M	Mel L
1st	Novice	Team	Grier B	Kinzie W

10th	JV/Varsity	Team	Gabrielle C	Miles K
8th	JV/Varsity	Team	Amber P	Tony Z
6th	JV/Varsity	Team	Aurelie G-B	Sabrina Q
3rd	JV/Varsity	Team	Vishal S	Tanmay G
2nd	JV/Varsity	Team	Sophie M	Katelyn T
1st	JV/Varsity	Team	Aadi K	Darian K

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Calling all Skinner Artists

Help promote the creative expression of our Skinner Artists! Upload your child's artwork for the 2020-2021 CPS All-City Elementary School Exhibition. There is a rolling submission until April 22, 2021. The art from the exhibition from last year can be seen here. Check out the submission guidelines for this opportunity.

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Parents Invited to Join CPS' Ask the Expert Series

Please join CPS' Family and Community Engagement team for the next sessions of the Ask the Expert series. This is a weekly program offered by FACE. All sessions are recorded and uploaded on the FACE YouTube channel. Your RSVP is required to receive the invitation.

February 11 from 4 - 5:00 p.m.

The expert: Phil DiBartolo, Chief Information Officer. Mr. DiBartolo is responsible for the delivery of all information technology services. You will learn more about device distribution and Chicago Connected. Click here to RSVP.

February 18 from 4 - 5:00 p.m.

The expert: Maurice Swinney, Chief Equity Officer. Mr. Swinney examines our policies and programs for inequities and implements strategies that minimize gaps in resources, staffing, and high-quality academic programming. You will learn how CPS is leading with equity during a pandemic. Click here to RSVP.

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Repeat Articles

Skinner School Parent Hybrid Plan

Thank you to all who had attended our virtual meetings on the Skinner West Hybrid Plan. The presentation from the meeting can be found at the link below.

Skinner School Parent Hybrid Plan

New class schedules will be sent out on Monday. If you have any additional questions, please contact your homeroom teacher. If you have questions regarding your child's pod assignment, please contact Ms. Maldonado at scmaldonado@cps.edu.

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Sheridan McGuane Baseball - Registration Open

Hello Parents -

Spring will soon be returning to Chicago. Warmer temps will mean the return of Baseball and Softball to our neighborhood. The Sheridan McGuane Baseball and Softball League has T-Ball, Baseball and Softball for kids ages 4 to 14!

Sheridan McGuane Baseball is dedicated to making baseball accessible to everyone and being the best community baseball league possible.

Registration for Chicago's premiere baseball league is now open.

Be sure to check it out at: www.SheridanMcGuaneBaseball.com

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Mike Fournier at mafourni@gmail.com.

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Stay Connected

Visit our website at http://www.skinnerwest.cps.edu/ for more information about what's happening in school.

Front Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

In-person by appointment ONLY. Phone: 773 534-7790

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Deborah M. Clark

Principal