It is not your environment, it is you-the quality of your minds, the integrity of your souls and the determination of your will that will decide your future and shape your lives. Benjamin E Mays, Educator

School News

 

Spring Concert

At Robert A. Black School
 March, 13th, 2008- 6:30PM

Featuring the musicians from:
Immaculate Conception, Robert A. Black, Salem Christian Academy,
St. Columbanus, St. Helena of the Cross, St. Philip Neri, St. Sabina

Directors: Ms. Emily Packer and Mr. Ryan Gill

Performing:

Beginner Band
(Music selections are from Essential Elements 2000)
Frere Jacques
When the Saints Go Marching In
Old MacDonald Had a Band
Ode to Joy
Hard Rock Blues

Three Faces of Kilimanjaro- Robert W. Smith
The Can Can- arr. Mike Hannickel

Special thanks to the Administration, Faculty, and Staff from all of the schools for their continued support.  Thank you Robert A. Black School for
 providing the location for our concert tonight!

  Band Members

Beginning Band
Intermediate Band
Tishana Holmes-Flute Kendall Riley-Flute
Akiyah Toliver-Flute              Lucas Sanchez-Flute
Apryl Moore-Flute    Clarissa Rodriquez-Flute
Michaela Foreman-Flute Jasmine Clay-Flute
Monet Booth-Flute Asha Falconer-Clarinet
Virginia Miller-Flute Teana Thompson-Clarinet
Eduardo Lopez-Flute Nikia Patrick-Clarinet
Temara Hamilton-Flute        Maya Michel-Clarinet
Brittany Worldridge-Clarinet Kyra Lee-Clarinet
Aaliyah Moffeit-Clarinet Azariah Smith-Saxophone
Bailey Fourte-Clarinet Jaylan Johnson-Saxophone
Andre Raiford Jr.-Clarinet Matthew Goodwin-Saxophone
Joshua Thomas-Clarinet Turan Beamon-Saxophone
Tesline Louis-Clarinet Samuel Pittman-Saxophone
Darielle Sherrod-Clarinet    Joshua Driver-Saxophone
Imari Becton-Clarinet Asanti Herring-Saxophone
Zakiya Johnson-Clarinet Vanessa Melero-Saxophone
Gabrielle Mason-Clarinet McKenzie Campbell-Saxophone
Mia Eastlin-Clarinet  Tyre Dukes-Saxophone
Toryannah Herbert-Clarinet Nicholas Graves-Trumpet
Jabree Collins-Clarinet LeKhoury Smith-Trumpet
Esmeralda Melero-Clarinet            Jovanny DelGadillo-Trumpet
Amy Rosales-Clarinet Alejandro Maldonado-Trumpet
Jana Clay-Clarinet  Paris Mauldin-Trombone
Alexandra Hardwick-Clarinet Solomon Taylor-Trombone
Jonnese Newsom-Clarinet Maria Sandoval-Trombone
Maya Bouler- Saxophone  Jeron Hudson-Percussion
Gregory Wallace-Saxophone Jimi Akintonde-Percussion
Nicholas Hunt-Saxophone Lindsey Louisma-Percussion
Willie Holmes-Saxophone Arik Coleman-Percussion
Logan Hunt-Saxophone Xavier Jobe-Percussion
Matthew Robinson-Saxophone  
Ariahna Peterson-Saxophone  
Kaylin Auguste- Trumpet      
Alanna Slaughter-Trumpet  
Alfred Lewis-Trumpet            
Morocco Lane-Trumpet      
Christopher Preston-Trumpet          
Jarren Norman-Trumpet       
Andres Sandoval-Trumpet  
Brandon Ramirez-Trumpet  
Carlos Taylor-Trumpet  
Shannen Porch-Trombone  
Courtney Craig-Trombone  
Aaliyah Kearney-Trombone  
Jordyn Birden-Trombone  
Darrell Wormley-Percussion  
Aliyah Qualls-Percussion  
Jonathon Driver-Percussion           

David Lee-Percussion

 

Marcus Levant-Percussion

 

Guillermo Lopez-Percussion

 

Advance Band

Ariel Bradley-Flute (4th yr)

Kyla Mays-Flute
Kayla Ryan-Clarinet
Corinne Arnold-Clarinet
Amber Collins-Clarinet
Kayla Allen-Clarinet
John Kelsie-Saxophone (4th yr)
Kayla Chery-Saxophone
Marcus Michel-Saxophone
Jason Driver-Saxophone (5th yr)
Michael Michel-Trombone
Richard Chandler-Percussion
Will Gee-Percussion

Ashantee Strickland-Perc (5th yr)

 


 

Jump Rope For Heart

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Our school is participating in a very special community service program to raise funds for the American Heart Association.  We’re joining in the fight against our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

On March 26,2008 the students at the Branch our will participate in a Jump Rope For Heart event.  These events are held nationwide and help students learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and heart health while they raise funds to support vital research and educational programs.

The money we raise will help people in our community learn how to avoid heart disease and stroke and live longer, healthier lives.  The school will also qualify for gift certificates for physical education equipment based on the amount we raise. Students will receive thank-you gifts based on the amount they collect.

Family and friends are welcome to support your child’s participation by making contributions. We ask that children not go door-to-door or ask strangers for donations. Supporters can donate online at www.americanheart.org/jump. Help your child register and create his/her own web page with the tools provided online.  Your child can include a message about why he or she is participating in Jump Rope For Heart.

All checks should be made payable to the American Heart Association.  Asking about matching gifts programs can increase donations to make the event (and your child) more successful.  If your employer has a matching gifts program, please note the matched amounts on the Sponsor Form of the collection envelope.

Please sign the Release and Indemnification form (Permission Slip) on the collection envelope so your child can take part in Jump Rope For Heart. 

Jump Rope For Heart is a fun event that helps our children understand the importance of community service and physical activity.  The money contributed will fund research that will save more lives each year ... maybe your own or that of someone in your family.  Our efforts truly make a difference!

Sincerely,

 

Ms. White

 

2008 Local School Council Election Timeline

3/13

  • Principal posts final list of candidates (Form 4-08) and Candidates Statements (if any).
  • Principal sends Letter II to parents (list of candidates, date of forum, and date of election). Suggestion: Copy Form 4-06 on back of Parent Letter II.

    3/14

  • Deadline (3:00 p.m.) for principal to notify the Office of Local School Concil Relations [OLSCR] of need for sign language interpreter for the Candidate Forum.
  • Deadline for the principal to notify the Office of Local School Council Relations [OLSCR] of need for judges who speak a language other than English.
  • Deadline [12:00 Noon] principal forwards all original nomination papers and a copy of Candidate Form 4-08 to the Law Department, Attention Charles Moore, 125 S. Clark St., 7th Flr, GSR 125.
  • Principal forwards a copy of all original nomination papers and a copy of Candidate Form 4-08 to Area Office by 12:00 Noon.

    3/19

  • Deadline (5:00 p.m.) to file Pre-Election Challenge Candidate Eligibility forms with the Law Department.
  • Challenge Forms may be faxed to 773.553.1769 or 1702. Challenger must request and retain the fax receipt.

    3/25

  • Law Department sends list of challenged candidates, by school, to appropriate
    school and Area/AMPS Offices by 12:00 noon.

    Please check Local School Council's page for current and future council members.

 

 

Mission Statement


We are committed to providing an academic environment in which all children, regardless of any disabilities, will succeed academically.  Students will be well mannered, respectful of themselves and others, enthusiastic in the pursuit of knowledge, and the fulfillment of their goals. 

School Vision

We envision a school where learning is a result of open communication among parents, teachers and students.  Ultimately, the guiding principle of our innovative educational programs will be the development of the total child through varied practices in literacy, mathematics, science, and the integration of technology across the curriculum.

 

dates to remember

10/08/07 No School- Columbus Day

10/18/07-LSC Meeting-South B. 6:30 p.m

10/19/07-No School For Students

11/01/07-NCLB Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m.

11/02/07-Profess. Devel. Day No School

11/07/07 Report Card Pick-Up No School

Report Card Pick-Up Times 12:00 pm.-3:00

Report Card Pick Up Times 3:45 pm.- 6:00

11/12/07-Veteran's Day No School

11/15/07-LSC Meeting-South B. 6:30 p.m.

11/22-11/23/07 Thanksgiving Holiday No School

12/07/07 Professional Dev. No School

12/24/07-1/4/08 Winter Break No School

01/21/08 M. L. King Birthday No School

01/25/08 Profession Develop. No School

02/11/08 Staff Development No School

02/18/08 Presidents' Day No School

03/03/08 Pulaski Day No School

03/04-3/07...08 ISAT Testing

03/10-3/14...08 ISAT Testing

03/13/08 Spring Concert

03/17-3/21...08 Spring Break

03/24 Area 17 A.O.E.C @ Horace Mann

03/26 Area 17 A.O.E.C @ Ryder School

03/27 Area 17 A.O.E.C @ Avalon Park

03/28 Spring Picture Day by Lifetouch

03/28 Kindergarten Graduation Photos

03/29 Chicago Academic Games Tour. @ University Chicago

03/28-3/29...08 Science Fair

04/02 Area 17 Academic Bowl Competi- @ Burnside School

04/11 Area 17 Academic Olympics Final Competitions

04/11/08 Professional Develop. No School

04/17/08 School Report Card Pickup Day

05/26/08 Memorial Day No School

06/12/08 Teacher Instit. Day No School

06/13/08 Last Day School

06/16/08 First Day of Summer School