Our teachers and leaders are back in the building getting ready for a great school year! You can feel the energy, excitement, and passion as our school prepares for the year ahead!
We were so happy to see so many future Eagles picking up some free books at our Ice Cream Social last week! At Bucktown, we foster a life long love of reading and learning!
We had so much fun welcoming our new kindergarten students this weekend at our Kinder Experience 📚📝
Incoming kindergarten students and their families got to meet some of their teachers and get a little taste of what kindergarten will be like. We can’t wait for you to start the school year with us!
RIGHT AT SCHOOL UDPATE! Registration will reopening tonight, August 10th, at 6pm. If you have any issues this evening please reach out to Mr. Crowe (jcrowe@distinctiveschools.org) or Andrew (andrew.gillett@gmail.com) know. We apologize for any inconvenience!
Please use this link to register!
https://rightatschool-cics-bucktown.jumbula.com/#/2022-23-before-after-school
We had so much fun welcoming our new and prospective families at our ice cream social. It was so nice to meet so many new families, we hope you join us at Bucktown this year.🍦🍨
Join us TONIGHT at 6 pm for a virtual evening of information about the Right at School After School Program. Get all of your questions answered and meet the Right at School team!
Parent Info Session Zoom Link: ras.news/DistinctiveSchools Time: 6pm-7pm
Attention all new Bucktown families and prospective families: Join us this Thursday, August 4 from 4:00-6:00 for an ice cream social!
Come for ice cream and get any questions you may have answered by our staff members and learn why CICS Bucktown is a great choice for you and your child.
We hope to see all of our new and prospective families there!
Summer camp fun!!
We hope you'll join us for our Ice Cream Social Open House! Enjoy a delicious treat and learn all about the amazing CICS Bucktown community! There will be opportunities to meet staff, get all your questions answered and even apply!
FREE! All are welcome!
Where: CICS Bucktown | 2235 N Hamilton Ave Chicago, IL 60647
When: Thursday, August 4th, 4pm-6pm
Does this classroom look familiar? You may recognize it from The Today Show! We are so proud of this feature on our Social Emotional Learning practices, watch it here if you missed it and learn more at cicsbucktown.org! https://www.today.com/video/how-chicago-teachers-are-using-social-emotional-learning-in-the-classroom-121685061629
Chicago families- check out this webinar from the CDC Foundation and Chicago Department of Public Health! This webinar is for parents with children ages 0-11. It will discuss the COVID- 19 vaccine and resources for transitioning to a “new normal." It is informed to keep informed so our students can stay safe and healthy. Totally free, sign up here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/power-to-the-parents-webinar-tickets-344781529837
Thinking about our super fun ice cream social on this summer day! There are tons of ways to stay involved and have fun learning! Be sure to check out our Anytime, Anywhere Learning page for cool activities and great local events! www.distinctiveschools.org/page/anytime-anywhere
Distinctive Schools is closed today in honor of Juneteenth. As an organization, we will honor the importance of this day in American history. In solidarity with our staff, families & students, and aligned to a growing number of companies across the country, we close our office and campus doors for a day of remembrance and response to systemic racism, and to commemorate our commitment to continued progress in our own equity work as an organization.
We will continue to cultivate an organization together that focuses on inclusivity and solidarity across all lines of difference in our world. We hope you will take a moment to reflect, honor and observe this historic day.
Wishing a wonderful Fathers’s Day this weekend to all of our Distinctive dads, dads-to-be, father figures, grandfathers and those who are simply grateful for their own dads – we thank you for the integral role you play in raising and educating the next generation of leaders, scholars and creatives.
A huge congratulations are in order for this year's staff member of the YEAR... MRS. CLOPTON! Mrs. Clopton is an outstanding educator and leader who cares so deeply for her students, their families, and her colleagues. She does so much and is always so positive. We all love and appreciate her. Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Clopton. Congratulations!!!🎉
Our kindergarten team recently welcomed kindergarten students in training for our Bucktown kindergarten experience. We had so much fun showing them around the school and giving them a little taste of what being a Bucktown student will be like. Thanks to everyone who came and helped out! ✏️📚🖍
With a day to honor Distinctive Dads right around the corner – we’re celebrating the importance of FAMILY and all parents! We’re excited to share that we will offer 12 weeks of fully paid family leave for full time, benefits eligible staff members expanding their family! We are committed to the mental health and wellness of our staff and celebrating our team in all stages of their lives. #ALLin #WeAreDISTINCTIVE
Right At School summer camp registration will open tonight at 6pm CST! The following link will not be active until 6:00pm, but we are sending it to you now. Set a reminder for 6:00pm if you would like to register for Right At School!
Registration link (live at 6pm tonight!):
https://rightatschool-cics-bucktown.jumbula.com/#/home
Today is the first day of Pride Month and we’re so proud to celebrate the diversity of our students, families, and staff! Reinforcing the message that supporting equality means a better path forward for our future generations. Happy Pride everyone!
We had an amazing time at our Bucktown Carnival today! Thank you to all the students and families who attended, we had so much fun playing games and sharing smiles together!
