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Celebrate Mardi Gras tomorrow, February 21st, 2023, with a FREE dress down! Wear purple, gold or green! (Those not participating must be in uniform.)
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Our students had a blast at 30 minute cardio with Mike-D Chicago!
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Reminder: Our campus will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
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Students are taking a trip around the school exploring feeling and emotions through facial expressions.
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Thank you Charles Alexander from Black Bread Company for coming to talk to our students! Thank you for sharing your story and being an inspiration to our scholars!
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Happy Valentine's Day from Distinctive Schools! We hope you have a lovely day!
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Thank you to Room 310 for helping with Morning Announcements last week! The homeroom with the highest attendance each week gets the opportunity to be on announcements.
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This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week! We encourage our students to practice kindness all year round, but this week is a great time to reflect on all the ways we can care for each other. What are some ways you will show kindness this week?
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REMINDER: Winter Conferences are this Wednesday, February 15th, and Friday February 17th! Sign up for an appointment through your student's homeroom teacher.
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Congratulations to our first Golden Eagle Award Winners for receiving 50 PEAGLES! Way to go Ms Sheridan's homeroom!
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SUPER BOWL FRIDAY DRESS DOWN!! Tomorrow, Friday February 10th, students can come to school in there favorite sports jersey! (Those not participating need to come in uniform.)
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More fun from our 100th Day of School! Our students looked awesome!
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Some of our students and staff celebrated 100 days of school with themed shirts!
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Celebrating 100 days of school by dressing up like 100 year olds!
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Thank you to Mr 100 and Ms Powell for helping our students celebrate 100 days of school with a bracelet and popcorn treat!
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Ms Sheridan's Homeroom helped with Morning Announcements last week. The homeroom with the highest attendance each week gets to support with morning announcements!
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Congratulations to our Black History Month Bulletin Board Facebook Contest Winner, Homeroom 415! Thank you for casting your votes and supporting our students!
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Reminder, our Open House is TOMORROW February 7th from 9-10am in person and 6-7pm virtually! Meet teachers and staff and learn all about the amazing community at CICS Prairie! Visit cicsprairie.org to learn more about the Prairie experience, we hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, February 7th, is our 100th Day of School! Students can celebrate by wearing an 100th day themed shirt or dressing like an 100 year old!
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Our Homerooms are having a Black History Month Bulletin Board contest and we need your help to decide! Boards should be judged by creativity, organization, and information. Head over to our Facebook page to CAST YOUR VOTE! Contest ends at 7:30am on Monday 2/6/23. https://www.facebook.com/cicsprairie/
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