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Friday April 17 , 2015
Important Dates…………………………………….2
15-16 School Calendar……………………………...3
Last Days for Kids Clubs………………………….4
Dia de los Ninos……………………………………..5
IP Innovation Night………………………………..6
Lobby Day……………………………………………..7
Internet Essentials…………………………………..8
PUMA PTO…………………………………………….9
Important
Dates
to Remember:
4/21-4/24/15…......................................Used
Uniform/Book Sale
4/22/15……………..……………….…1:50 Dismissal
Mrs. Casion’s Birthday
4/23/15………………………….6th Grade Field Trip
Post Office
4/24/15……………..…..Green Team Assemblies
K-4th (8:15-8:45) / 5th-8th (3:00-3:30)
4/25/15……………..…..Mother/Son Date Night
Math Competition #3
4/27-5/22/15…………………….…..PARCC testing
4/27/15………………………….… Innovation Night
5:30-7:00pm
4/29/15……………………………..….1:50 Dismissal
Kindergarten Registration (2-6pm) & Open House (2-4pm)
4/30/15………………………….8th Grade Field Trip
Great America
5/1/15……………………...Ms. Ludwig’s Birthday
5/4-5/8/15……….Teacher Appreciation Week
5/6/15……………………………..……11:30 Dimissal
Chicago International Charter Schools
Bucktown, Irving Park, Prairie, West Belden
2015-2016 School Year Calendar
6
M
24 First day of school for students 3
10
17
24
31
21
12 Columbus Day/No School
28 1st quarter ends
M
5
12
19
26
14
18 Students dismissed 1:00
21-31 Winter Break/No School
M
7
14
21
28
20
15 Presidents Day/No School
M
1
8
15
23
29
T
4
11
18
25
OCTOBER
T
W
T
1
6
7
8
13
14
15
20
21
22
27
28
29
DECEMBER
T
W
T
1
2
3
8
9
10
15
16
17
22
23
24
29
30
31
FEBRUARY
T
W
T
2
3
4
9
10
11
16
17
18
24
25
26
16
7
Parent Teacher Conferences
Students dismissed 1:00
8 Professional Development
Students dismissed 1:00
18-22 Spring Break/No School
M
T
APRIL
W
T
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
13
10 4th quarter ends
17 Last Day of School
Students dismissed 1:00
AUGUST
W
T
5
6
12
13
19
20
26
27
M
6
13
20
27
JUNE
T
W
T
1
2
7
8
9
14
15
16
21
22
23
28
29
30
F
7
14
21
28
F
2
9
16
23
30
F
4
11
18
25
F
5
12
19
27
F
1
8
15
22
29
F
3
10
17
24
M
7
14
21
28
M
2
9
16
23
30
SEPTEMBER
T
W
T
1
2
3
8
9
10
15
16
17
22
23
24
29
30
NOVEMBER
T
W
T
3
4
5
10
11
12
17
18
19
24
25
26
JANUARY
W
T
M
T
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
M
7
14
21
28
M
2
9
16
23
30
M
6
13
20
27
T
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
MARCH
W
T
2
3
9
10
16
17
23
24
30
31
21
F
4
11
18
25
Labor day/No school
18
F
6
13
20
27
5
Parent Teacher Conferences
Students dismissed 1:00
6 Professional Development
Students dismissed 1:00
11 Veteran's Day/No School
25 Students dismissed 1:00
26-27 Thanksgiving/No School
19
F
1
8
15
22
29
1
18
22
Winter Break/No School
MLK Day/No School
2nd quarter ends
22
F
4
11
18
25
25
30
No School
3rd quarter ends
21
MAY
W
T
4
5
11
12
18
19
25
26
F
6
13
20
27
JULY
T
W
T
1
2
7
8
9
14
15
16
21
22
23
28
29
30
F
3
10
17
24
31
T
3
10
17
24
31
7
30
Memorial Day/No School
Total # of School Days:
191
1:00 Dismissal Day
No School
End of Quarter
* *Every Wednesday students are dismissed at 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted.**
Last Days for Kids Clubs
Hip Hop Yoga……….…….. 4/21
Plant Explorers……….…..4/22
Martial Arts………………... 4/22
Mad Science ………….…… 4/24
Strength & Fitness….….. 4/27
Cooking Skills……………..4/30
Choir……………………..…….5/21
Design Build Test…………5/26
Rock Band………………….. 5/28
And please remember,
NO KIDS CLUBS 3/31 & 4/1
due to Parent Teacher
Conferences!
DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS
WHO?: K-3
WHEN?: APRIL 24, 1:00-3:00
WHAT?: CELEBRATION OF CHILDREN’S DAY
PARENTS OF K-3, PLEASE LOOK FOR THE “SIGN-UP
GENIUS” TO VOLUNTEER DURING THIS
CELEBRATION!
¿QUIÉN?: K-3
¿CUÁNDO?: 24 ABRIL, 1:00-3:00
¿QUÉ?: CELEBRACIÓN DE DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS
PADRES/APODERADOS DEL GRADOS K-3, HABRÁ UN
“SIGN-UP GENIUS” PARA QUE USTEDES PUEDAN
ADYUDAR DURANTE LA CELEBRACIÓN.
What: Illinois Network of Charter Schools Lobby Day
Where: Springfield, IL
When: May 21st - 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Why: To remind our legislators that they represent charter school
families across the state who are ready to advocate for the right to
high-quality public school options!
**Transportation will be provided to all families.
Let’s show Springfield that Irving Park families want to
be heard!!
The first 20 families to volunteer their time for May 21st will
receive Cubs tickets for either of the following games:
 Sunday, April 19th vs the San Diego Padres (1:20pm)
OR
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 Wednesday, April 29 vs the Pittsburgh Pirates (7:20pm)
Contact Ms. Mandel at [email protected] to volunteer
your voice and get your tickets today!
PUMA PROWL WALK-A-THON 2015
2015 CICS IRVING PARK PUMA PROWL WALK-A-THON
Dear CICS Irving Park families,
It’s baaaack! It’s finally spring, and time for our 4th annual Puma
Prowl walk-a-thon!!! Mark your calendars for May 13, 2015. Our
goal for the 2015 Puma Prowl Walk-a-thon is to raise $20,000 for
ongoing technology needs, along with increasing the participation
rate from last year. We are asking each student to raise just $15. We can do it, Pumas! Show
your PUMA PRIDE!!!
The Puma Prowl is approaching quickly! We sent home the pledge forms so students can start
requesting donations from family, friends, and neighbors, parents’ co-workers, etc. Our goal is
to have each student collect at least $15 in pledges. Puma Prowl pledge forms can be turned in
at any time, when your student is done receiving pledges. We are in the process of collecting
many great prizes for the top earning kids.
Other incentives for the kids include:
-Ice cream party for the classrooms that have at least 75% of the students raise $15 or more
-Prize drawing in each classroom for all the students that turn in pledge forms (regardless of
amount raised)
-Art supplies for the student who wins the t-shirt design contest
We are still in need of Business Sponsors and donations of gifts for prizes. Please see the
Business Pack file with information for potential business sponsors. Print and pass out the pack
to businesses you frequent.It’s super easy!
A website has been set up to collect pledge donations electronically for those families and
friends that do not live nearby. The link below was also included on the bottom of the pledge
form you will receive in your child’s folder.
Donate online at: https://rally.org/2015-Puma-Prowl
Puma Pride!
The Puma PTO
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... and the winner is...
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
SOPHIA VILLACARLOS for winning the
2015 Puma Prowl T-shirt Design Contest!!
Thanks to ALL the students who
did their best and submitted
designs for the contest. There
were so many great ones! Thanks
for showing Puma Pride!
PUMA PROWL WALK-A-THON 2015
NEEDED: PUMA PROWL WALK-A-THON
BUSINESS SPONSORS
Dear CICS Irving Park families,
Attached are pages we are using to solicit business sponsors for the Puma
Prowl walk-a-thon. Please print some copies and carry them around with
you. As you stop for a coffee in the morning, drop off a form, as you get
your hair cut, drop off a form and then follow up. You’ll find that many
businesses are more than willing to be a monetary sponsor and if not, they
usually provide a Gift Card. If you want to promote your own business,
please be a sponsor. In addition to looking for monetary sponsor for the
walk-a-thon we are trying to solicit Gift Cards and other “prizes” from
anyone. If you get a donation, we will find a way to use it. Please contact
Susie Clark, at [email protected], with any questions.
Thank you for your help!
PUMA PROWL BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP LETTER
2015 CICS IRVING PARK PUMA PROWL WALK-A-THON
Dear Potential Business Sponsor,
We invite you to join teachers, staff and parents in preparing the students at
CICS Irving Park for college and beyond. In our school's short history, CICS
Irving Park has become the most successful Charter School in the City, while
embracing community diversity and continuing to serve some of the city’s
neediest students.
The CICS Puma Parent Teacher Organization (Puma PTO) invites you to join
us in developing the leaders of tomorrow by offering our students leading edge
technology to learn with, as well as supporting our teachers and staff through
training and support.
CICS Irving Park students come from all over the city, with the majority representing our nearby Avondale,
Portage Park, Logan Square and Irving Park communities.The school’s mission is to educate and nurture our
children by fostering a safe and positive environment that is conducive to all children receiving a high quality,
college preparatory education.
On May 13, 2015 CICS Irving Park will be holding its FOURTH Annual Puma Prowl — a 30 minute walk-a-thon
through the community surrounding the school. We are asking for sponsorships from local businesses and
community leaders who share our commitment to creating a vibrant environment for our children to grow and
thrive.
With our goal of $20,000 for ongoing technology needs, your sponsorship will help fill some of the technology
funding gap created when our school lost Title 1 Funding. Much of the learning experience at CICS Irving Park is
based on collaborative learning, otherwise known as “centers”. Technology, such as iPads and Chromebooks, have
been demonstrated to enhance the “center” learning experience and allow teachers to better track student
progress. We currently have 90 iPads serving more than 500 students. Your support will help us toward our
technology goal, and provide more students with access to advanced learning tools.
In exchange for your tax deductible sponsorship, you will receive, depending on your sponsorship level:
• Name or logo recognition on all Walk-a-Thon t-shirts to be worn by students and parents throughout the day
• Name or logo on all Walk-a-Thon materials, both print and electronic
• Verbal name recognition at Walk-a-Thon start
Or, for a commitment of $1,000 we invite you to sound the starting horn and kick off our Puma Prowl Walk-athon! This exclusive opportunity is available to one sponsor only… so pledge early! Pledge deadline
extended to Monday 4/20/15 8:00 a.m..
Our 2015 goal is to raise $20,000. All proceeds will go directly to supporting the technology needs at CICS
Irving Park! For more information please contact: Susie Clark at [email protected] or 773-805-4546.
We thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
– The Parents and Families of the Puma PTO
All donations are tax deductible.
PUMA PROWL BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PLEDGE FORM
2015 CICS IRVING PARK PUMA PROWL: Business Sponsorship Pledge Form
The CICS Irving Park community includes staff, teachers and parents committed to the
development and success of the school’s 535 K-8th grade students. Our community is
diverse, drawn from across the entire city. Founded in 2007, CICS Irving Park is committed
to preparing our students for college and careers.
The CICS Irving Park Puma Parent Teacher Organization (Puma PTO) is helping to fulfill this
commitment by raising funds to give our students access to the latest teaching technology in
all our classrooms. Join us in our effort by becoming a sponsor of our Puma Prowl – a walk-athon through the CICS Irving Park neighborhood.
Your sponsorship will help us purchase current technology to enhance small-group
learning in reading, math and science, allowing all our students access to state-of-the-art learning technology!
In addition, your sponsorship will provide your business with exposure to the 300+ CICS IP families, and be
advertised on the back of the t-shirts that our students will wear the day of the Puma Prowl and many times
after that!
$1,000 – Platinum Sponsor
One Opportunity Only! For a commitment of $1,000 we invite you to sound the starting horn/bell and help to kick off our
walk-a-thon! This exclusive opportunity is available to one sponsor only… so pledge early! The Platinum Sponsor receives:
• Top-level logo placement on all Puma Prowl t-shirts to be worn by students/parents on Puma Prowl day and beyond
• Top-level logo placement on all Puma Prowl print and electronic materials
• Top-level verbal recognition at Puma Prowl start
$500 – Gold sponsors receive:
• Prominent logo placement on all Puma Prowl t-shirts to be worn by students/parents on Puma Prowl day and beyond
• Prominent logo placement on all Puma Prowl print and electronic materials
• Verbal recognition at Puma Prowl start
$250 – Silver level sponsors receive:
• Logo placement on all Puma Prowl t-shirts to be worn by students/parents on Puma Prowl day and beyond
• Logo placement on all Puma Prowl print and electronic materials
$100 – Bronze level sponsors receive:
• Name (no logo) on Puma Prowl t-shirts to be worn by students/parents on Puma Prowl day
• Name on all Puma Prowl print and electronic materials
Thank you! – from the Parents and Families of the Puma PTO
Questions? Please contact Susie Clark at [email protected] or 773-805-4546.
I, (name), ___________________________________________ (title), _________________________________
of (business name), __________________________________________________________________________
located at (address)_______________________________________________________ pledge $____________
for sponsorship of the CICS Puma Prowl. I understand this entitles me to the benefits of _______________________
level sponsorship, as detailed above.
(Signature) __________________________________________________ (Date) ________________________
(Phone) ____________________________________ (Email)________________________________________
Please submit completed form to: CICS Irving Park, ATTN: Puma PTO, 3820 N Spaulding, Chicago IL 60618 by 4/20/15.
For Silver level and above, attach b/w camera ready logo art, or email vector logo file to Lorrie Ide - [email protected].
Please make checks payable to CICS Irving Park. All donations are tax deductible.
ABOUT CICS IRVING PARK
!
3820 N. Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, 60618
(Irving Park & Kimball)
! Grades: K-8
! Serves 517 students
! Directors: Karin Breo
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Read what others are saying:
At CICS Irving Park students come first, and that’s evident from the minute you walk into the building. Teachers and staff work tirelessly to make
every minute of every day meaningful for students and that is reflected not only in test scores, but in the climate and culture in the building. As a
teacher for over ten years I don’t know if I have ever been a part of a staff that is as reflective and driven to improve their practice, the teachers here
love to teach and learn. We use data and evidence to drive our instruction, so that every student gets what they need. The students, staff and
parents truly work together to make the school a place where students are proud to go. –CICS Irving Park Staff Member
I am currently in my 6th year at CICS-Irving Park and I still look forward to go to work every morning. I’ve held many roles at Irving Park and have
felt supported and valued in each of them. As a teacher at Irving Park I work with families and staff for the common goal of preparing our students for
college and beyond. It is evident that the needs of students are the top priority of everyone here. – CICS Irving Park Staff Member
This is an excellent school. I took my child out of a CPS public school 3 years ago. It just wasn't cutting it. And since then my child is learning
what he should be and his test scores are great and above the learning curve. The staff at CICS is awesome and is determined to find anyway to
work with you and your child. The work hard to make sure your child goes to school to get their education on a current curriculum. They treat every
student like family. They have great fundraisers and have Family Movie Nights. This has been my experience. Very glad I chose this school for my
child who is now in 6th grade! —Submitted by a parent
Like us: Chicago International Charter School- Irving Park Campus
LAST YEAR’S 2014 PUMA PROWL T-SHIRT BACK
A big THANK YOU to last year’s 2014 Puma Prowl Sponsors!
Portage Grounds • The Quiceno Family
LAST YEAR’S 2014 PUMA PROWL SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORS
PUMA PROWL SPONSORS:
A special thanks to ALL of the businesses and families who sponsored and donated prizes to
the Puma Prowl 2014 Walk-a-thon! It would be appreciated if you check them out and let
them know you are from our school.(so they keep sponsoring us!).
1.
SMOQUE BBQ - 3800 N. Pulaski (773) 545 -7427 www.smoquebbq.com
2.
Lorrie Ide Design - Freelance graphic design and illustration - logo and print design - Lorrie Ide – (773) 562-7815
3.
Peacocke Properties, LLC - Full Service Real Estate Firm offering Brokerage & Management expertise for Residential &
[email protected]
Commercial Real Estate - Jessica McDonogh – (773) 983-5110 - [email protected]
4.
Kempster, Corcoran, Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo 332 S Michigan Ave #1428 (312) 341-9730 www.klc-ltd.com
5.
City Kids Dental – 4700 N. Western Ave, STE 1A (773) 293-2700 www.citykidsdental.com
6.
City Smiles Dental - 3800 N Pulaski Rd (773) 663-3800 www.simonandsimonpc.com
7.
Animal Ark - 3235 N Kedzie Ave (773) 442-6500 – www.animalark.us
8.
Heal - 4108 N Rockwell St (773) 888-5091 www.healveterinary.com
9.
Gather - 4539 N Lincoln Ave (773) 506-9300 www.gatherchicago.com
10. Portage Grounds - 5501 W Irving Park - (773) 930-3693 www.portagegrounds.com
11. Goldfish Swim School - 2630 W Bradley Place Unit D (773) 588-7946 www.goldfishswimschool.com
12. Cakes by Bethy - www.cakesbybethy.com
13. Lil Kickers - 2640-B West Bradley Place (877) 545-5457 www.lilkickerschicago.com
14. Pump it Up – Chicago - 821 W Eastman St (312) 664-7867 www.pumpitupparty.com/chicago
15. Mayfair Animal Clinic - 4314 N Elston Ave (773) 478-1868 www.mayfairanimalclinic.com
16. We Got Game - 6160 N Cicero Ave #315 (773) 685-1682 www.wegotgamechicago.com
17. Degerberg Academy - 4717 N Lincoln Ave (773)728-5300 – www.degerbergacademy.com
18. XOX Salon - 4458 N Milwaukee Ave (773) 777-9997 – www.xoxsalon.com
19. The Yoga Shop - 3880 N Milwaukee Ave (312) 509-3880 – www.yogashopchicago.com
20. Harry Carey’s Restaurant Group - www.harrycarays.com
21. Chicago’s Pizza - 4520 W. Irving Park Rd (773) 427-0100
22. Small Dog Electronics – Kerry Westhelle (802) 496-7171 x609 [email protected] www.smalldog.com/kerry
23. Tony’s Finer Foods – 4137 N Elston Ave. (773) 866-0010 www.tonysfinerfood.com
24. City Smiles – Modern Dental care – 3800 N. Pulaski (773) 663-3800 citysmilesonline.com
25. State Farm Insurance – Alton Williams – 3406 Irving Park Road (773) 463-4343
26. jookie, a portrait boutique, inc. - 4656 N. Rockwell (773) 463-5665 www.jookiekids.com
27. Richard Mell – 33rdWard Alderman Office – 3649 North Kedzie Avenue (773) 478-8040
28. Jewel - www.jewelosco.com
29. Mariano’s - www.marianos.com
30. Target - www.target.com
Thanks to Parents and families who donated prizes and sponsor money:
Gabriel and Isabella Quiceno Family – Sponsor
Hannah and TJ Weber Family – Gift Card
Keenan and Reina Martin Family – iPod Shuffle
USED BOOKS
& UNIFORM SALE
G r e e n Pa r e n t G r o u p
.05
- -­‐$2.00
$0.50 $2.00 CASH ONLY PLEASE
April2115-18
April
– 24
Time
Sale:
Time
ofof
sale:
Tue. & Thur. 3-6pm
• Tues 3:30 – 6:00pm
Wed. 1:30-3:30pm
• Wed 1:30 – 6:00pm
• Thurs 3:30 – 6:00pm
• Fri 3:30 – 6:00pm
In the auditorium
AT THE AUDITORUM
CICS
This is a great way to revalue books and uniforms that aren’t being used!
VAMOS AL LA VENTA DE
LIBROS Y UNIFORMES
CON POCO USO
G R E E N PA R E N T G RU P O
$0.50 -­‐ $2.00 .05-$2.00
Dinero en efectivo por
favor
ABRIL2115-18
April
– 24
• Martes 3:30 – 6:00pm
Martes
• Miér.
1:30Y–Jueves
6:00pm
3-6PM 3:30 – 6:00pm
• Jueves
• Viernes 3:30 – 6:00pm
Miércoles
1:30-3:30
En el gimnasio
EN EL GIMNASIO
CICS
Esta es una gran manera de revalorizar libros y los uniformes que no estén siendo usados!
Degerberg Academy
Of Martial Arts
&
Chicago International
Charter School
Team up to raise money for
Irving Park Campus!
School operated by Daniel Brenka and Kids Instructors
Joseph Medina and David Cook.
3596 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Ph. 773-545-3423
6 weeks of martial arts lessons $69
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100% of the $69 payment goes directly to Chicago International Carter School! Includes a uniform donated
by Degerberg Academy
Enroll anytime from April 20, 2015 to June 1, 2015
Attend 3 classes per week (18 classes total)
Offer for new students only! Call to set up your first
class.
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Fri
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Kids Classes
Mon/Fri 6:15 - 7:00 Mon/Th
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