Monday, January 16th, we will be closed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In reflecting on Dr. King’s life, work, and advocacy, we are reminded of the importance of reimagining a new world - a world that is possible when we organize and elevate the voices, stories, and experiences of those in our communities deeply impacted by racial injustice and inequity.
We invite you to take time to engage with the letter Dr. King wrote while being detained in a Birmingham Jail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di05SvJ8utI, and to take a moment to learn about current movements, organizers, and advocacy groups.
Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades K-12. Students are invited to create their own Google Doodle for the chance to have it featured on Google.com, as well as win some great scholarships and tech packages for their schools. The contest opens January 11, 2023 and goes through March 7, 2023. Check your email for further details! https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/
Our Winter After School Club Registration is NOW OPEN! See email for registration link or visit the Main Office to sign up!
We are so excited to see all our students again tomorrow! We hope everyone had a great break, we can't wait to get back to learning together!
Throwback Thursday! Yummy popcorn at our Primary Movie Day Incentive!
Our Primary students made cards during Art class for our community this Holiday Season. They loved sharing their art and messages with others.
Happy New Year! At Distinctive Schools, we’re excited for ALL that is ahead of us in the New Year – we’re working on five key pillars, rooted in the holistic educational experience, to drive the development of our organization and serve as a framework for our actions through the plan and beyond – follow along with us in the New Year!
Our staff shared their Holiday Cheer with themed attire throughout December.
Our Polar Express Day right before break was a blast! Can't wait to be together again, Eagles!
We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday break and taking some time to rest and recharge with friends and family!
Hope everyone's break is as sweet as these gingerbread houses 4th grade made!
Happy Holidays from all of us at Distinctive Schools, we hope you have a wonderful break! See you in 2023!
Shout out to Peace Chapter #213 for helping make the holidays special for a Prairie Family!
The DePaul Blue Demons have created a new opportunity for all Chicago residents to attend any upcoming DePaul men’s or women’s basketball game through Jan. 11—completely free!
Use the link DePaulBlueDemons.com/Promo and the code NEIGHBOR22 to claim 4 tickets to a game!
Our students had so much fun at the Sneaker Ball!
We're excited to share our 5th-8th grade Sneaker Ball court winners! Congratulations everyone!
In preparation for snow storms predicted in Chicago, we will move to a 1pm dismissal tomorrow, December 22, 2022. ALL after school activities, including after care are canceled for tomorrow. Check your email for details, and stay safe & warm!
Our primary students received a Movie Day Incentive this week! They enjoyed popcorn and a movie with their classmates!
Congratulations to our two 8th grade students who participated in the 2nd Annual Fastest Kids in Chicago Race over the weekend! They did a great job and made us proud!
Thank you to the students who volunteered to spread Comfort and Joy last Wednesday at Victory Center of Roseland! They put a smile on the residents faces as they spent time with them and sang carols together.
