O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy
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
12/13/24
Dear Families,
We hope everyone is staying warm as the weather dropped these past two days. Looking forward to warmer days and a restful break starting December 21st.
Please ensure you take home and wash any clothing that may have been kept at school next week. Also, take the time and check out our Lost and Found, located right at the main entrance. If you have any new or gently used shirts and pants to donate, please drop them off at security.
Thank you to Mr. Mackie and all of the 7th and grade students, parents, Thorp alums, and staff members that helped with the Science Fair today. We will send out a memo about winners later. Well done!
An email was sent out earlier this week regarding the Winter Assembly next Friday. The times will be 8:30 and 12:45. All grades will be performing in both shows, so families can attend either one.
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 weekend,
Mr. Toledo
Principal