First Day of School for Chicago Public Schools – September 7th
September 2nd, 2010 by Shorty
Chicago Public Schools have many different types of schools with many different return-to-school dates. Generally speaking, the first day of many schools is Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Be sure to have your children there, on time and ready for a great school year.
Ok, please tell me when we got to the point where parents need to be reminded to take their children to school? And how much money is spent on advertising these reminders??
Any thoughts?
Digital Connectors Program for Youth Ages 14 – 21
August 18th, 2010 by Shorty
Download Digital Connectors Application here.
There Are NO CPS School Clothing Vouchers but Limited Clothing Assistance is Available
August 13th, 2010 by Shorty
Today I spoke with Maribel at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Ms. Connie Thorps from Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU), and learned the following information.
First, there are NO vouchers as I shared in the post dated August 6th. The assistance is through the Chicago Teacher’s Union and not CPS. Do not call CPS cursing them out because they really don’t have details.
This is the information learned from Connie Thorps.
- Parents must call their child’s school on the first day of school and request applications from their union delegate
- The child MUST attend a Chicago Public School
- There are 5 applications per elementary school and 10 applications per high school
- Submission instructions are on the application
- After applications are submitted, they go to a reviewing committee for approval. The committee meets once a month so it may be October before applicants hear anything
- Approval is based on income
- There is $200 assistance and the parents that are approved will receive instructions on how to use it at Carson Pirie Scott
Should any of this information change, I will be sure to share. In the meantime, please please please don’t yell at the CPS staff because they have no idea. And don’t get upset with me because I’m merely a messenger.
St. Sabina’s Annual Parish Picnic – August 14th
August 12th, 2010 by Shorty
St. Sabina will be holding its annual Parish Picnic on Saturday, August 14th starting at 11 am. Their grove is located near the 87th Street and Western Avenue corner at the Warming Shelter (at the bottom of the sledding hill). There will be signs to let guests know where they are.
Children’s clothing for 47¢ through August 14th
August 12th, 2010 by Shorty
The Salvation Army is offering children’s clothing for 47¢ per item (probably 50¢ with tax) through August 14 at the following Chicago locations.
2270 North Clyburn Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 477-1771
2024 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 254-1127
4315 North Broadway, Chicago, IL – (773) 348-1401
3837 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL -
The Salvation Army: Thrift Stores-
5112 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 737-3335
4141 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 342-2068
The Salvation Army: Thrift Stores
3301 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 588-7343
4235 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL
2151 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL – (773) 764-0343
133 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL – (312) 733-0500
Suburban locations can be found on the
Salvation Army Chicagoland Locations Website.
Personal Income Tax & Census Forms Help Build Prisons
August 8th, 2010 by Shorty
I attended an education session about how to keep boys in the classroom, and learned quite a bit. The one fact that REALLY stood out was how the government and private prison corporations determine how the number of prison to build.
For the past ten years, I heard that the third grade reading scores of students, mainly minorities, are used to determine the number of prisons that will be built. And, it’s been repeated constantly by public officials, educators, and other experts of all nationalities, races, and colors. There is some truth in this finding. That’s not the whole story. What has not ever been said by any of these people is that census forms and income tax forms are also determining factors.
Apparently, the government looks at the number of single-parent households headed by mothers which is significantly greater in minority communities, and call out their production crews. And, yes, both the census and income tax forms easily give this information, especially the income tax forms. Who knew?
Ok, I just had another thought. What if the government’s production crew consists of imprisoned fathers building prisons that will house their own children? Isn’t that cruel? It’s not impossible, though.
I just had another thought. That’s why that school to prison pipeline is so effective. People have already studied the patterns, and have determined that prison is the best place for disturbed children instead of counseling, mentoring programs, and other resources that can help them stay out of prison. Why would they want to help these people when education and prison are big, booming businesses?
Anyway, I just wanted to share what I found out and give you something to think about. Please share this post with other parents, teachers, and other adults that genuinely care about the state of young people today.
What are your thoughts on this topic?
Shedd Explorers: Sail the Great Lakes – August 14th
August 6th, 2010 by Shorty
Explore the waters of Lake Michigan! Set sail with Shedd and observe the natural beauty of one of our Great Lakes. Light lunch and travel included. Program meets at Shedd.
Aug. 14, 9 a.m-1p.m.
$22 ($17 Shedd members)
To register, please call 312-692-3206
Updated 8/12: $200 Clothing Vouchers for Chicago Public School Students
August 6th, 2010 by ShortyClick here for updated information about school clothing assistance.
How To Obtain a $200 Carson Pirie Scott Clothing Voucher
This information tells you how to obtain a $200 Chicago Public School clothing voucher, not Carson Pirie Scott.
* Student must attend a CPS school (K-12)
* Contact your child’s school and ask for a CTU (Chicago Teachers Union) delegate
* The delegate will contact Connie Thorps at CPS for an application.
That was the message that was on Ms. Thorps voicemail when I called to confirm if this was true. If you know anything different, please let me know.
Please note that you can only get a voucher every other year. You will not be eligible next year.
Contact your child’s school for more details.
All School Supplies Tax Free in Illinois August 6th – 15th
August 5th, 2010 by Shorty
Don’t miss the opportunity to get tax free schools supplies. You know the state of Illinois has the highest tax rates of all states. So, get them while you can.
National Night Out – August 3rd
August 2nd, 2010 by ShortyNational Night Out is being held in different locations throughout the city. Contact your Alderman’s office to find out where it is being held in your community.
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