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Beginning tomorrow, January 12, 2024 our Dress Down Fridays return. Students must pay their dollar to dress down. Those who choose not to participate must be in full uniform. Any infractions will lead to deductions of points that take away from a student's Bengal Bucks account.
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Winter Assembly Part 3
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Winter Assembly Part 2
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Our 2023 Winter Assembly was amazing thanks to some hardworking staff members, but most importantly our talented students. Excuse us while we flood your timeline with the images. Part 1
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Double your pleasure, double your fun...today was Twin Day and we had so many twins and multiples floating around the building. Tomorrow is Ugly Sweater Day. Buy one, make one or pull out that one someone gave you that is buried deep in your closet, you know the one. Let's make our last day great!!
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Today was so relaxing because everyone was in their comfy PJs. All we need now is to be tucked in and read a bedtime story. Tomorrow you'll have to do a double take because it's Twin Day. Pick a friend or 2 and dress alike.
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There was a flood of red, green & white today as we kicked off our spirit week for this final week of school in December 2023. Don't forget that tomorrow is Pajama Day. Show us your favorite character or festive PJs.
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If you have the time, join us for our 2023 Winter Assembly on Wednesday at 8:30am. Come watch your scholars shine!!
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Our Winter Spirit Week begins on Monday. Let's have some fun for our last week before Winter Break begins on Friday, 12/22
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Please help us by donating items to our Winter Wonderland Bazaar. This will be our end of the month Bengal Party for December. It will happen on Thursday, December 21st. We need all donations by Wednesday, December 20th at 13300 S. Langley Ave.
At the bazaar students will be able to visit different "vendors" and make purchases using their Bengal Bucks that they have earned through good behavior, attendance and academics.
We will accept any items (toys, candles, figures, jewelry, etc.) that you are willing to donate and in whatever quantity you are able to provide. Let's make their Winter Wonderland something WONDERFUL!!
Contact us at 773-468-1300 or lstennis@distinctiveschools.org
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Winter Spirit Week and Winter Break are on the horizon...
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Meet the Staff...
Today we introduce you to someone fairly new to the CICS Lloyd Bond family, but he is already building relationships with students, staff and families.
Name: Mr. Darnell Dowd
Title: 4th Grade STEM Teacher
Years in educational industry: First year teacher
Why do you do this?: I do this because I love pouring into children from my community and I believe our children can be real difference makers for the better.
What's your passion?: My passion is giving back to my community and being a mentor to young people from a similar background as me.
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Good morning Lloyd Bond Families!!! YOU DID IT!!! We won the 75% level challenge with 77% of you completing the CPS renewal survey!!! Our numbers increased by 17% in ONE DAY which means that we CAN achieve 100% participation by tomorrow!!!
We can't wait to let our scholars know that your efforts earned the ENTIRE school a special prize!!! I bet you'll hear the cheering all the way down the street!!!
Anyone who has yet to complete the survey, please, PLEASE, please take two minutes to do so now!!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSZY5r8joh7wrgNm5l9GHGhYwn4WbUQplzmH9OBU2w8iL2Lw/viewform
Again, thank you, thank you, thank you for your constant support!!!
--Dolores Ruiz-Villalvazo, Community School Coordinator
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Parent Involvement Week is off to a great start! We kicked things off with Read-To-A-Class on Monday and this morning we had Muffins for Mom.
Tomorrow is Donuts for Dad so we invite all father figures to join us from 7:30am-8:15am in the gymnasium as we keep the week rolling.
Thursday is the 1st Quarter Awards Assembly at 1:30pm and we wrap up the week on Friday with Tea with Mr. Kirk from 9:00am-10:00am
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Happy Monday Families! Sorry for all the weeks we have missed. This week we would like to introduce you to a person who exudes joy, perseverance and a love for education.
Name: Ms. Fatima Taylor
Title: 3rd Grade STEM Teacher/Lead from Within Coach
Years in the Educational Industry: 6
Why do you do it?: I've wanted to be a teacher since kindergarten to follow my mother's footsteps, but now, I do this because I love seeing my students learn and grow as leaders of our community. They are our future and I want to make an impact and help them on their journey to a successful future.
What is your passion?: My passion and teaching philosophy is to make learning fun and to build self-reliant life-long learners. My personal passion is dancing and spending time with friends and family.
#MTSMonday
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Thanksgiving Break is coming for CICS Lloyd Bond. The school will be closed November 20th-24th with our return being Monday, November 27th.
Be mindful that Friday, November 17th is a 1:00 pm dismissal.
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There is no school tomorrow, November 10, 2023
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We believe in nurturing young minds with love, laughter, and the joy of learning. At CICS Lloyd Bond, we create a vibrant space where curiosity knows no bounds and every day is filled with exciting discoveries!
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Meet The Staff Monday
Name: Tareonna Cooper
Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Years in the Educational Industry: 2
Why do you do it?: I can remember in my 3rd grade class, I told Mr. Best I wanted to be a teacher. Not just any teacher, a KINDERGARTEN teacher. I chose kindergarten because no day is the same!! I never knew 5 year-olds had so much personality and I love it. You don’t know what to expect with them. My littles keep me on my feet which I love because I’m ready for anything. This age group is my favorite because they are beyond sweet. I love their messes, the good morning hugs, the random drawings of me, and the daily tears. Just being their first teacher outside of mom/dad is rewarding to me. No one forgets their Kindergarten teacher 🩷
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At CICS Lloyd Bond, during the month of October, "on Wednesdays we wear pink " to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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