New Information
CPS Financial Crisis
Over the past week there has been much conversation within CPS, in the news, and in our community about the current CPS financial crisis. We are optimistic that with the prolonged negotiations, CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union will be able to reach an agreement. We are also confident that Coonley will once again weather this storm as we have every budget impasse we have faced. With the proactive efforts of parents, community, and the Coonley school staff we feel assured that we will be able to continue to provide our students with every educational opportunity that they currently enjoy. CPS has released a letter to parents detailing the latest news. We appreciate your patience as we await further information from CPS. We will keep you informed as this process unfolds.
Blaine Elementary is hosting a School Budget Forum
Join us for a State of CPS forum featuring:
- Senate President John Cullerton
- State Representative Ann Williams
- Alderman Tom Tunney
- Ernesto Matias, CPS
- Wendy Katten, Raise Your Hand
- And more!
Monday, February 8, 6 pm
Blaine Elementary Auditorium
Sponsored by the Blaine PTA and LSC
Coonley Basketball
We would like to congratulate all of our basketball players on a great season. We would like to thank all of the coaches for their hard work and dedication. We appreciate all of the positive support we receive from our parents. All of our boys and girls teams made the playoffs. We would like to send a special congratulations to our girls 7th and 8th grade team. They are currently undefeated as Network 2 champs and begin the city playoffs against Network 5 on Tuesday (location and time TBD).
Reminders
2nd Quarter Report Cards
Second quarter report cards will be sent home in Wednesday Coonley Black Folders on February 10, 2016.
Safety
- Use the crosswalks. Do not cross your children in the middle of a block whether you are walking or driving.
- Utilize the Kiss "N" Go on Bell Avenue 8-8:30 am.
- Respect school bus drop off and pick up areas on BellePlaine Ave. and Leavitt St.
- Keep crosswalks clear at all times.
- Be considerate and don’t double-park on Bell Ave. at pick up.
- Have regard for our neighbors (no parking in driveways or reserved parking spots).
- Commit to putting away your cell phones (whether you are driving or walking) when you are near school so that you can focus on the safety of all our kids.
Local School Council Elections
Interested is running for LSC? Information is available on the CPS Link below. Completed forms are due to the Coonley Main Office by 3:00 pm on March 4, 2016.
CPS LSC Website
SelectivePrep’s After School MAP Test Program (for 7th Graders)
Classes at Coonley Elementary will start on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 and run for 8 sessions from 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM. We will need a minimum of 10 students to run the class at Coonley Elementary – so please spread the word. Click here to register NOW. If you need more information or have any questions, please visit our website at www.selectiveprep.com or call 312-409-8411.
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