Inspired by The Berwyn CARES first book club selection, "How to Walk to School: A Blueprint for a Neighborhood Rennaissance", a group of Emerson School parents has formed the Emerson Arts Initiative with a goal of infusing the learning environment with art. Here is a look at a time-lapse video of their first mural as it is created by local artist and parent, Miro Ledajaks. Have a look!
Several Emerson parents attended the author talk given by Jacqueline Edelburg last spring at Heritage School. Moved by Jacqueline's determination to improve her neighborhood school by changing the environment, the group set out to make some changes of their own to Emerson. Representatives will give a short presentation at the next District 100 Board Meeting on Wednesday Aug. 24 at Heritage at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Second Hearing on $14 Million Dollar Bond
There will be a second hearing on the proposed $14 million dollar bond for District 100 on August 24th at 7 p.m. at Heritage Middle School, 6850 31st St. The District 100 School Board will vote on the proposal on Sept. 28th. If approved the money will be used to build a preschool facility that will allow universal preschool for all 3 and 4 year olds in District 100.
Some residents express concern that after the initial money runs out, the district would not be able to afford to continue the operation of the program forcing the district to ask the tax payers for a tax increase and risking a rejection by tax payers after the fact. The situation begs the question, "Why not ask now?" Why would the district spend millions building a facility and program that may not be sustainable in years to come without additional yearly revenue? The cost to renovate The LaVergne Education Center is estimated to run about $8M, with preschool operating expenses at about $2M per year. Stan Fields, District 100 Superintendent, estimates they have the resources to run the preschool program for 4 to 5 years without referendum. Other residents are supportive given research that points to the long term benefits of preschool including higher test scores in later school years, especially for poor and minority students. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of children, and hoping that the community embraces the program enough to continue it through a later tax referendum is a chance some are willing to take.
Please plan to attend the hearing to learn more about this important issue facing our community. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to Superintendent Stan Fields at sfields@bsd100.org.
Some residents express concern that after the initial money runs out, the district would not be able to afford to continue the operation of the program forcing the district to ask the tax payers for a tax increase and risking a rejection by tax payers after the fact. The situation begs the question, "Why not ask now?" Why would the district spend millions building a facility and program that may not be sustainable in years to come without additional yearly revenue? The cost to renovate The LaVergne Education Center is estimated to run about $8M, with preschool operating expenses at about $2M per year. Stan Fields, District 100 Superintendent, estimates they have the resources to run the preschool program for 4 to 5 years without referendum. Other residents are supportive given research that points to the long term benefits of preschool including higher test scores in later school years, especially for poor and minority students. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of children, and hoping that the community embraces the program enough to continue it through a later tax referendum is a chance some are willing to take.
Please plan to attend the hearing to learn more about this important issue facing our community. Questions can be submitted ahead of time to Superintendent Stan Fields at sfields@bsd100.org.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
News from Morton West
The following was sent from a Morton West parent. Please take note:
A few updates as the 2011-2012 school year starts very soon.
Did you know the phone numbers for Morton changed?
The new general number is 708-780-4100
Principal Joe Gunty x3010
Absence report line in English x3905
Absence report line in Spanish x3906
THE PTO worked with the administration to produce the fantastic fridge magnet in your registration packets. The new phone numbers are on there along with a place for you to write in your student's ID and your Skyward access numbers.
YOU CAN JOIN PTO either by completing the form and paying the cashier at registration or stopping by our table. We will also be selling bottled water at registration for a buck.
Registration is NEXT WEEK Wednesday - Friday and again on Monday, 8/15.
If you did not receive a registration packet call the new phone number 708-480-4100 and the Principal's extension x3010 ON MONDAY to ask if you can pick one up before Wednesday.
Speaking of Skyward, if you have your login numbers from last year they are still valid and you can check your student's schedule online with Skyward. Go to www.morton201.org and then click on the link to take you to Skyward then click on schedule.
The Morton PTO is the strongest I have ever seen it!! Please join PTO and send the message loud and clear to your kids, our community and the District 201 administration that you are an involved parent. The Parent Teacher Organization is here to help all students and bring our community together to support all of our kids. Membership is still only $5.00 for the year. Even if you can't make it to meetings...third Wed. of the month at 7pm at school...we will need help in other areas...making phone calls, emailing to get the word out on important events and issues, instilling pride in our MUSTANGS! Please join us.
A few updates as the 2011-2012 school year starts very soon.
Did you know the phone numbers for Morton changed?
The new general number is 708-780-4100
Principal Joe Gunty x3010
Absence report line in English x3905
Absence report line in Spanish x3906
THE PTO worked with the administration to produce the fantastic fridge magnet in your registration packets. The new phone numbers are on there along with a place for you to write in your student's ID and your Skyward access numbers.
YOU CAN JOIN PTO either by completing the form and paying the cashier at registration or stopping by our table. We will also be selling bottled water at registration for a buck.
Registration is NEXT WEEK Wednesday - Friday and again on Monday, 8/15.
If you did not receive a registration packet call the new phone number 708-480-4100 and the Principal's extension x3010 ON MONDAY to ask if you can pick one up before Wednesday.
Speaking of Skyward, if you have your login numbers from last year they are still valid and you can check your student's schedule online with Skyward. Go to www.morton201.org and then click on the link to take you to Skyward then click on schedule.
The Morton PTO is the strongest I have ever seen it!! Please join PTO and send the message loud and clear to your kids, our community and the District 201 administration that you are an involved parent. The Parent Teacher Organization is here to help all students and bring our community together to support all of our kids. Membership is still only $5.00 for the year. Even if you can't make it to meetings...third Wed. of the month at 7pm at school...we will need help in other areas...making phone calls, emailing to get the word out on important events and issues, instilling pride in our MUSTANGS! Please join us.
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