NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! JULY26!
You're invited to a CPS Back-to-School Bash at Peterson Elementary School in North Park!
Wednesday July 26, 2023 10 am - 2 pm Peterson Elementary School 5510 N Christina Ave Chicago, IL 60625
For more information, contact the Family and Community Engagement
team at 773-553-FACE (3223) or via email at FACE@cps.edu. You can also visit cps.edu/b2s for additional back-to-school resources. |
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Vision Program: Schedule An Eye ExamChicago Public Schools has partnered with Illinois Eye Institute at Princeton and Tropical Optical to provide vision exams for CPS students.
Seven locations throughout the city have been provided for your convenience. Please review the list of vision service locations listed below. You may select any of the locations listed or your own healthcare provider. |
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E-Absence - Send us Attendance Notes/Calls Virtually!
An exciting new feature is coming to the Aspen Parent Portal that will allow parents and guardians to submit student absences electronically. That means no more making last-minute phone calls or completing paper forms. Please see the e-absence video to show you how to submit a virtual absence note (no call or paper note needed!)
E-Absence joins a lineup of features that are already available on the Aspen Parent Portal to manage your student’s school experience. Sign in to your account at ASPEN.CPS.EDU for features including:
To access Parent Portal, you must:
What Does the Parent or Guardian Do?
For your reference: Demonstration Video Aspen sends parent/ guardian an email notifying them their request was received and they will receive another email when their request is approved or denied. Don’t have an account? Email Mr. Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu to register for an account today. |
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Cougar TalesCougar Tales is a collection of stories, poems, and songs written by students in grades 1-5 and performed by students in grades 6-8. The following stories were selected for performances:
The Pear and the Apple written by a 5th grader. Spring written by three 3rd graders. Bully by unknown 4th graders. My Goals, My Friends, My Heroes by the 2nd graders in room 117. Karma by unknown 4th graders. Snow by the 1st graders in room 116. |
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MS. LIALIOS - A Canty Star - Est. 1984In memory of our very own Canty star, Ms. Lialios, we will be raising money for a memorial bench that the entire community can share in honor of her. Ms. Lialios came to Canty in 1984 were she pursued her love of teaching. One of her favorite performances with her class at the holiday assembly was singing, “Do You Hear What I Hear?“ wearing he handmade holiday stars. In honor of Ms. Lialios, we will be selling stars to students, staff and any community member that would like to donate. These stars will be able to be customized with names, well wishes or inspirational quotes.
Stars will go on sale Monday, May 16, 2022 through Friday, May 20, 2022
The pre-k – 8th grade homeroom that raises the most money will have a dance party and popcorn party! |
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Pre School Application Information
Apply today to secure your child’s seat in a Chicago Early Learning program! Families can now access high-quality early learning across the city for their children. Learn more and apply today!
chicagoearlylearning.org (312) 229-1690 |
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Keep Warm and Safe in the Cold!
Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they can pose a serious threat to health and safety. CPS wants you to be prepared and informed this winter on how to best handle cold conditions, so we encourage you to follow these important tips found in the flyers below.
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New CPS Policy For All VolunteersThere is a new CPS policy that all volunteers/chaperones need to fill out an online CPS Volunteer application.
In order to volunteer at Canty, help with events, chaperone field trips, and assist in classrooms, all parents must complete the new CPS Volunteer application and be approved. |
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Dressing Appropriately for Cold WeatherAll students will line up outside in the morning and go outside for recess depending on the below temperature guidelines. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions (winter coat, hat, gloves, etc.). Students are responsible for obeying the rules and participating in recess activities in an acceptable manner.
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