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6024 W. Warwick Ave. Chicago, IL 60634
Text & Voicemail: 312.600.7112 Tel. 773-534-3640 Fax: 773-534-3639
Principal Team: Efren D. Toledo, Rebecca McNally, Natalie Schoonewolff
Dear Families,
Aladdin
Please join us tonight at 6:00 for the evening performance of Aladdin. The students had a chance to see it today, and the reviews have been amazing. You have to see it. The event is free, but donations will be collected to support this outstanding program. Thank you so much to the staff, parents, and students who have put so much effort into this production.
Auditorium Protocols
You will also get a chance to test drive our new seats! Thank you to Friends of Thorp! NO FOOD OR DRINKS in the auditorium (adults and children).
Winter Fest
Tomorrow, we will have Winter Fest from 11:00-1:00, there will be student creations to be purchased, faces to be painted, food to be enjoyed, and pictures with Santa and the Grinch to be completed. Come on in!
Arrival/Dismissal Etiquette
We know morning and afternoon traffic can be stressful, but we are seeing instances of unneeded aggression between parents and towards staff as well. Please conduct yourselves so that we are role models to our students .
Due to staff illnesses, sometimes Warwick may not be closed off. There still should be NO drop off on Warwick, as that is reserved for students with specific mobility issues. Thank you for your understanding.
As a reminder, our doors open at 7:00 and there is no traffic at that time. Please drop your child off and go enjoy a cup of coffee in peace.
Starting next week, teachers will be directed to drop off students left after 2:30 (any amount of minutes) to After Care. Parents will be charged 30 dollars a day. We do have a one hour program for a reduced rate. Please keep this in mind if picking your child up at dismissal is difficult.
Winter Assembly:Friday, December 20th
There will be performances at 8:30 and 1:15. All classrooms will perform at each showing, so parents can pick either one. There will be limited seating on the floor and the balcony will be available as well. More floor seating will be available at the 1:15 performance.
Spirit Week:
There will be a Spirit Week the Week of December 16th. Please see below:
Monday Dec. 16: Cozy Comfort Day--PJ's or Joggers, and comfort items are encouraged
Tuesday, Dec. 17: Elf or Grinch--Dress like an Elf or Grinch or wear those colors. Be caught doing a good deed and earn Golden Eagles!
Wednesday, December 18: Winter Wonderland Wednesday--Dress for a snowy/snow day.
Thursday, December 19: New Year, New Me--Dress in silver and new year gear, make resolutions and celebrate a noon year's eve countdown.
Friday, December 20: Sweater Weather--Wear your ugly or festive sweater and enjoy the Winter Assembly.
Other fun activities:
Elf on the Shelf--Find an elf on the school wall and get a prize. 4 Elves will be placed on each floor, each day that week.
Secret Snowman--Write an anonymous or signed appreciation note to a friend or staff member
Caroling--Look out for the mob of Student Council members as they sing some winter favorites in your classroom on Friday, December 20th.
From The Cluster Rooms and Ms. Duda:
Winter Pop Up Shop: December 17th and 18th
During all lunch periods: Please bring your money!
Items will be $1.00-$5.00. We will be selling wreaths, bookmarks, keychains, cards and ornaments made by our neurodiverse students.
Have a great week!
Efren Toledo
Principal