Check Out the 18th Annual Bookamania on November 19, 2011
Children ages 3-10 and their families can enjoy fun, free activities at Chicago Public Library’s 18th annual Bookamania on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. This free event takes place from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Youngsters will have the opportunity to meet famous children’s book authors, illustrators and costumed storybook characters; enjoy puppetry, theater, dance, magic and music performances; and participate in dozens of book-related crafts.
Be sure to continue to share the joy of reading with your children.
Shorty’s Notes from the Chicago Public School Board Meeting
Here are a a few notes from the information I gained at the Chicago Public School Board Meeting today. There are 283 schools on probation – 207 elementary schools and 76 high schools. That’s more than half of the high schools in the city. 72 schools have been on probation for 5 years in a Read More →
FREE BGA Training: Become a Education Watchdog – October 27, 2011
What Are Your Thoughts on Longer Schools Days?
This is a hotly debated topic these days and I would really like to know your thoughts on longer school days? Without having all the facts, I would say “yes” if the extension includes curriculum that is currently not being offered and if teachers are getting paid for it. And, has it been proven that Read More →
Labor Compliance Specialist at METRA
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Do You Know Erica & Myah Jackson ~aka~ The Birdie Sisters?
Do you know Erika & Myah Jackson ~aka The Birdie Sisters? Thirteen-year-old Erica and eleven-year-old Maya are junior golf champions from the South Side of Chicago. On September 10, Myah placed 1st and Erica won 2nd place at the 2011 Illinois Elementary School (IES) Golf Tournament. Myah was also the player of the year. They Read More →
Say Yes to the Dress @ Princess Closet – November 13, 2011
Officer Thomas E. Wortham Playground Dedication Ceremony – October 22, 2011
Imagine Englewood If…’s Make A Difference Day – October 22, 2011
On Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m., all roads will lead to the new home of Imagine Englewood if… at 730 W. 69th St. This year’s theme is Bridging the Generational G.A.P. between Grandparents, Adolescents, and Parents. This will be a day of coming together in our community across the age span. There will be Read More →