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A Message from the Principal
October 20, 2017
Dear Prussing Families,
The School Quality Rating Report for the Chicago Public Schools was released this morning. I am excited to announce that, for the first time in its history, Prussing School is now officially a Level One Plus school! I want to thank our students, our teachers, and you, the parents, for your dedication and commitment to make Prussing one of the best schools in the City of Chicago and a great learning community for all of our students.
There will be no school on Friday, November 3rd, as it is a day of school improvement for the staff. If you have not done so already, please complete an Emergency Information Form for each of your children. If you have additional people allowed to pick up your child or children, please put their contact information on the back of the emergency form. The school will release students only to people designated on the Emergency Information Form. Teachers distributed the CPS Family Income Information Form last month. It is very important for all families to complete this form yearly, as this is used for school funding each year. Please complete this form as soon as possible and return it to your child’s teacher. You can download the form from our school website at http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Prussing will have an Academic Night on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Prussing’s annual Halloween Parade will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31st in the Main Building. Junior Achievement will be at Prussing all day on Friday, October 27th for kindergarten through eighth grades. Prussing will have its Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings on Wednesday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. in the lunchroom. Congratulations to Ms. Tagtmeier, Ms. Kaleel and Ms. Moyers fifth grade classrooms. They participated in the Sumdog Math competition, winning both 1st and 3rd place. They also had 7 students in the top 10 for individual scores. We are Prussing Proud of your accomplishments!
On Wednesday, October 18th, Prussing School hosted a High School Fair for nine Network 1 Elementary Schools. We had 28 high schools present their school offerings. Between 300 - 400 students and their families participated in the event, which was a huge success! For our eighth grade families, from now through December 22, 2017, you will have the opportunity to apply to the high school programs that best meet your needs using CPS’ new website and online application platform called GoCPS. GoCPS now has a calendar and glossary available to help with high school applications for the 2018-19 school year! Visit go.cps.edu for more information. #gocps #CPS. Visit go.cps.edu today to learn about the new high school application process!
In order to achieve the goals and objectives of the Prussing Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP), a school fee is necessary. Materials and supplies are ordered each year to supplement the core program. A fee of $50.00 per student or maximum of $100.00 per family will be required from each family, except for Pre-K students. Payment can be given directly to your child’s teacher or office using cash, cashier’s check, or money order (made out to Prussing School). Sorry, CPS Policy prohibits the acceptance of personal checks. Kindly, place payment in a sealed envelope labeled Materials Fee along with your child’s name and room number. You can also visit the school office to make payment arrangements. Under certain or extenuating circumstances, families may be eligible for an Application For Waiver of School Fees. Forms are available on the school website at Prussing.cps.edu. Please see Ms. Ramona Rojas in the Main Office for additional information. Please make sure to obtain a receipt when you make your payment to the school.
Our next Local School Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the lunchroom. It is very important to attend this meeting, as the LSC will be discussing the planning for the addition of our school annex. Everyone is invited to attend and childcare will be provided. The next Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14th at 5:00 p.m. in the lunchroom. The Prussing PTO raises money for beautification projects, pays for field trip buses, and helps teachers with classroom needs. We have some exciting events coming up! October 27th is Rocktoberfest (grades prek-6th) at 5:30 p.m. The PTO will host its Fall Book Fair from November 13th through the 15th. Please email us at prussingelementarypto@gmail.com or like us on Facebook at Prussing Elementary PTO if you would like to volunteer for events or to find out more information on how to get involved.
Windy City Music Theatre is again offering a fee-based theater program for interested 3rd through 8th grade students at Prussing School this school year. The Fall After School Musical Theatre class is "Mary Poppins". Students learn intermediate and advanced-level skills in acting, vocal production, and movement. They prepare a fully-produced, adapted version of the Disney & Cameron Mackintosh Broadway musical, Mary Poppins with costumes, props, lighting, scenic elements, and live musical accompaniment. Rehearsals and performances right at Prussing School! Class meets on Tuesdays from 3:15 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. in the auditorium. FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE. For financial aid policies and application, click here: http://windycityperforms.org/classes-camps/financial-aid/
For safety reasons, animals (e.g. dogs, cats, etc.) are not allowed on school grounds. Attendance at school is very important to ensure that your child receives a high quality academic education. Please make sure that students arrive on time for school every day. The school day begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. (otherwise they will be counted as tardy), and dismissal time is at 3:15 p.m. Children should not be dropped off before 8:00 a.m. There is no supervision for students prior to that time. If you are bringing your child to school and walking through the parking lot, please make sure to walk inside the yellow line alongside the school for safety reasons. Parents, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather at recess time. When the weather is inclement, please drop off your child at the Main Door. Student marshals will assist primary grade students to safely enter the auditorium. Students will be dismissed at their regularly assigned door at the end of the school day at 3:15 p.m.
If you would like help in translating this communication into a language that is more convenient for you, please use the Translate link at the top right hand side of our website at http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Si necesita ayuda en la traducción de esa comunicación a un idioma que es más conveniente para usted, por favor, utilice el Traducir al igual que en la parte superior derecha de nuestra página web http://prussing.cps.edu/.
إذا كنت ترغب في المساعدة في ترجمة هذه الرسالة إلى اللغة التي هي أكثر ملاءمة بالنسبة لك، يرجى استخدام ترجمة مثل في أعلى الجانب الأيمن من موقعنا على الانترنت
http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Jeśli potrzebujesz tłumaczenie tego listu w języku, który jest potrzebny dla Ciebie, prosimy użyć Translate w górnej prawej stronie naszej stronie internetowej
http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Ako trebate pomoc u prevodu informacije na jezik da vam je lakse razumjeti, molimo vas da koristite the Translate znak na na vrhu u desnoj strani na nasoj web stranici http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chipain
Dear Prussing Families,
The School Quality Rating Report for the Chicago Public Schools was released this morning. I am excited to announce that, for the first time in its history, Prussing School is now officially a Level One Plus school! I want to thank our students, our teachers, and you, the parents, for your dedication and commitment to make Prussing one of the best schools in the City of Chicago and a great learning community for all of our students.
There will be no school on Friday, November 3rd, as it is a day of school improvement for the staff. If you have not done so already, please complete an Emergency Information Form for each of your children. If you have additional people allowed to pick up your child or children, please put their contact information on the back of the emergency form. The school will release students only to people designated on the Emergency Information Form. Teachers distributed the CPS Family Income Information Form last month. It is very important for all families to complete this form yearly, as this is used for school funding each year. Please complete this form as soon as possible and return it to your child’s teacher. You can download the form from our school website at http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Prussing will have an Academic Night on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Prussing’s annual Halloween Parade will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31st in the Main Building. Junior Achievement will be at Prussing all day on Friday, October 27th for kindergarten through eighth grades. Prussing will have its Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings on Wednesday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. in the lunchroom. Congratulations to Ms. Tagtmeier, Ms. Kaleel and Ms. Moyers fifth grade classrooms. They participated in the Sumdog Math competition, winning both 1st and 3rd place. They also had 7 students in the top 10 for individual scores. We are Prussing Proud of your accomplishments!
On Wednesday, October 18th, Prussing School hosted a High School Fair for nine Network 1 Elementary Schools. We had 28 high schools present their school offerings. Between 300 - 400 students and their families participated in the event, which was a huge success! For our eighth grade families, from now through December 22, 2017, you will have the opportunity to apply to the high school programs that best meet your needs using CPS’ new website and online application platform called GoCPS. GoCPS now has a calendar and glossary available to help with high school applications for the 2018-19 school year! Visit go.cps.edu for more information. #gocps #CPS. Visit go.cps.edu today to learn about the new high school application process!
In order to achieve the goals and objectives of the Prussing Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP), a school fee is necessary. Materials and supplies are ordered each year to supplement the core program. A fee of $50.00 per student or maximum of $100.00 per family will be required from each family, except for Pre-K students. Payment can be given directly to your child’s teacher or office using cash, cashier’s check, or money order (made out to Prussing School). Sorry, CPS Policy prohibits the acceptance of personal checks. Kindly, place payment in a sealed envelope labeled Materials Fee along with your child’s name and room number. You can also visit the school office to make payment arrangements. Under certain or extenuating circumstances, families may be eligible for an Application For Waiver of School Fees. Forms are available on the school website at Prussing.cps.edu. Please see Ms. Ramona Rojas in the Main Office for additional information. Please make sure to obtain a receipt when you make your payment to the school.
Our next Local School Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the lunchroom. It is very important to attend this meeting, as the LSC will be discussing the planning for the addition of our school annex. Everyone is invited to attend and childcare will be provided. The next Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14th at 5:00 p.m. in the lunchroom. The Prussing PTO raises money for beautification projects, pays for field trip buses, and helps teachers with classroom needs. We have some exciting events coming up! October 27th is Rocktoberfest (grades prek-6th) at 5:30 p.m. The PTO will host its Fall Book Fair from November 13th through the 15th. Please email us at prussingelementarypto@gmail.com or like us on Facebook at Prussing Elementary PTO if you would like to volunteer for events or to find out more information on how to get involved.
Windy City Music Theatre is again offering a fee-based theater program for interested 3rd through 8th grade students at Prussing School this school year. The Fall After School Musical Theatre class is "Mary Poppins". Students learn intermediate and advanced-level skills in acting, vocal production, and movement. They prepare a fully-produced, adapted version of the Disney & Cameron Mackintosh Broadway musical, Mary Poppins with costumes, props, lighting, scenic elements, and live musical accompaniment. Rehearsals and performances right at Prussing School! Class meets on Tuesdays from 3:15 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. in the auditorium. FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE. For financial aid policies and application, click here: http://windycityperforms.org/classes-camps/financial-aid/
For safety reasons, animals (e.g. dogs, cats, etc.) are not allowed on school grounds. Attendance at school is very important to ensure that your child receives a high quality academic education. Please make sure that students arrive on time for school every day. The school day begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. (otherwise they will be counted as tardy), and dismissal time is at 3:15 p.m. Children should not be dropped off before 8:00 a.m. There is no supervision for students prior to that time. If you are bringing your child to school and walking through the parking lot, please make sure to walk inside the yellow line alongside the school for safety reasons. Parents, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather at recess time. When the weather is inclement, please drop off your child at the Main Door. Student marshals will assist primary grade students to safely enter the auditorium. Students will be dismissed at their regularly assigned door at the end of the school day at 3:15 p.m.
If you would like help in translating this communication into a language that is more convenient for you, please use the Translate link at the top right hand side of our website at http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Si necesita ayuda en la traducción de esa comunicación a un idioma que es más conveniente para usted, por favor, utilice el Traducir al igual que en la parte superior derecha de nuestra página web http://prussing.cps.edu/.
إذا كنت ترغب في المساعدة في ترجمة هذه الرسالة إلى اللغة التي هي أكثر ملاءمة بالنسبة لك، يرجى استخدام ترجمة مثل في أعلى الجانب الأيمن من موقعنا على الانترنت
http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Jeśli potrzebujesz tłumaczenie tego listu w języku, który jest potrzebny dla Ciebie, prosimy użyć Translate w górnej prawej stronie naszej stronie internetowej
http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Ako trebate pomoc u prevodu informacije na jezik da vam je lakse razumjeti, molimo vas da koristite the Translate znak na na vrhu u desnoj strani na nasoj web stranici http://prussing.cps.edu/.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chipain
October 17, 2017
GoCPS Event Calendar and Glossary Offer New Insights on Application Process
GoCPS Calendar
One of the best ways to learn about schools and programs is to visit them. Each year, our high schools and community partners host a large number of events including open houses, district high school fairs and application preparation sessions. These free events serve as invaluable resources when determining where to apply.
You can find out when and where each event is happening by visiting our new GoCPS calendar. This comprehensive resource allows you to track and add events you are interested in to your smartphone or computer.
View Calendar
Glossary
Selecting the right high school can be challenging, but so can figuring out all the new words and acronyms you’ll encounter along the way. What’s the difference between a magnet cluster, a magnet high school program and a magnet high school? Are STEM and ECSS the same thing?
To help you find your way through this, we’ve created an online glossary filled with many of these keywords and the definitions for each.
View Glossary
Make Sure to Enter Your Activation Code
If you are applying for a current 8th grade CPS student, you should come to a screen that asks you to enter the
student’s activation code when adding them to your GoCPS account. If you don’t see this screen before
you apply, stop and go back (see pg. 22 of the Activation Guide for a screenshot)!
One of the most common mistakes families are making on the application is selecting the wrong student
pathway and entering the wrong information. If you chose the wrong path, you’ll be entered as a Non-
CPS student; and if you enter student information that does not match our records, it can cause delays
in processing your application.
Make sure to read each screen prompt correctly, use this detailed Activation Guide for reference or call
the Office of Access and Enrollment if you have any questions.
Learn More
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
GoCPS Event Calendar and Glossary Offer New Insights on Application Process
GoCPS Calendar
One of the best ways to learn about schools and programs is to visit them. Each year, our high schools and community partners host a large number of events including open houses, district high school fairs and application preparation sessions. These free events serve as invaluable resources when determining where to apply.
You can find out when and where each event is happening by visiting our new GoCPS calendar. This comprehensive resource allows you to track and add events you are interested in to your smartphone or computer.
View Calendar
Glossary
Selecting the right high school can be challenging, but so can figuring out all the new words and acronyms you’ll encounter along the way. What’s the difference between a magnet cluster, a magnet high school program and a magnet high school? Are STEM and ECSS the same thing?
To help you find your way through this, we’ve created an online glossary filled with many of these keywords and the definitions for each.
View Glossary
Make Sure to Enter Your Activation Code
If you are applying for a current 8th grade CPS student, you should come to a screen that asks you to enter the
student’s activation code when adding them to your GoCPS account. If you don’t see this screen before
you apply, stop and go back (see pg. 22 of the Activation Guide for a screenshot)!
One of the most common mistakes families are making on the application is selecting the wrong student
pathway and entering the wrong information. If you chose the wrong path, you’ll be entered as a Non-
CPS student; and if you enter student information that does not match our records, it can cause delays
in processing your application.
Make sure to read each screen prompt correctly, use this detailed Activation Guide for reference or call
the Office of Access and Enrollment if you have any questions.
Learn More
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
October 17, 2017
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October 16, 2017
38th Ward Informational Meeting for Smyser & Prussing Families Regarding the New Read/Dunning High School
Smyser Elementary School Auditorium
4310 N. Melvina
Tuesday, October 17th at 6:00 PM
Alderman Sposato and a representative from CPS will be at Smyser School to talk about the new proposed high school. Several ideas are being considered and this is our chance to hear updates, express your opinions and ask questions. The event will start promptly as scheduled.
Dr. Chipain
38th Ward Informational Meeting for Smyser & Prussing Families Regarding the New Read/Dunning High School
Smyser Elementary School Auditorium
4310 N. Melvina
Tuesday, October 17th at 6:00 PM
Alderman Sposato and a representative from CPS will be at Smyser School to talk about the new proposed high school. Several ideas are being considered and this is our chance to hear updates, express your opinions and ask questions. The event will start promptly as scheduled.
Dr. Chipain
October 9, 2017
High School Applications are Now Available on GoCPS
High school applications for the 2018-19 school year at Chicago Public Schools are now available on GoCPS!
This year we are making it easier to apply to every CPS high school with one site, one application and one deadline at go.cps.edu. Applications will be accepted from October 10 through December 22, and students and families should take their time to carefully evaluate the best options for them.
Through the application process, students can apply to up to 20 Non-Selective Enrollment programs and six Selective Enrollment programs. As part of the process, you will rank your choices in order of preference and then in March of 2018, you’ll receive a single best offer to your highest ranked program with available seats.
We know this is both an exciting and stressful time for 8th grade families and a lot of big decisions lie ahead, but the entire Chicago Public Schools team is here to support you through every step of the process. Your elementary school counselors, your principals, your teachers, the Office of Access and Enrollment and a wide variety of community partners are all here to answer questions and help you think about your decisions.
We will be providing more information in the coming weeks, including events and activities where you can learn more about schools and the GoCPS platform. So we encourage you to use these next two and a half months to ask questions, research, plan, and make thoughtful application decisions. There’s no need to rush.
Best wishes for a great application season!
Visit GoCPS
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
High School Applications are Now Available on GoCPS
High school applications for the 2018-19 school year at Chicago Public Schools are now available on GoCPS!
This year we are making it easier to apply to every CPS high school with one site, one application and one deadline at go.cps.edu. Applications will be accepted from October 10 through December 22, and students and families should take their time to carefully evaluate the best options for them.
Through the application process, students can apply to up to 20 Non-Selective Enrollment programs and six Selective Enrollment programs. As part of the process, you will rank your choices in order of preference and then in March of 2018, you’ll receive a single best offer to your highest ranked program with available seats.
We know this is both an exciting and stressful time for 8th grade families and a lot of big decisions lie ahead, but the entire Chicago Public Schools team is here to support you through every step of the process. Your elementary school counselors, your principals, your teachers, the Office of Access and Enrollment and a wide variety of community partners are all here to answer questions and help you think about your decisions.
We will be providing more information in the coming weeks, including events and activities where you can learn more about schools and the GoCPS platform. So we encourage you to use these next two and a half months to ask questions, research, plan, and make thoughtful application decisions. There’s no need to rush.
Best wishes for a great application season!
Visit GoCPS
Web Browsers
GoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
October 6, 2017
Please see attachment for for the boys soccer and girls volleyball schedule. Parents, please make sure you know whether your 5th/6th grade child's soccer play is on the Fire or Galaxy because they are different teams and have different schedules. Thanks.
fall_score_schedule_.pdf
Please see attachment for for the boys soccer and girls volleyball schedule. Parents, please make sure you know whether your 5th/6th grade child's soccer play is on the Fire or Galaxy because they are different teams and have different schedules. Thanks.
fall_score_schedule_.pdf
September 29, 2017
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