HP Update
February 16th
REMINDER: No School Friday, February 17 through Wednesday, February 22
Important Info from Principal Sparks
- February Attendance Incentive - the class with the highest attendance at the end of the month will earn a pizza party
- Ongoing Door Decorating Contest - In celebration of Black History Month, we are hosting a door/bulletin board decorating contest with the theme being, "It's More Than a Month!" The top three winners will be announced on Tuesday, February 28th. The top prize? Each scholar in the winning class will earn a raffle ticket. One winner will be selected from the raffle tickets with the winner receiving a $200 Nike Gift Card.
- March 1 - After school Family Movie Night in celebration of Black History Month and Womens History Month, showing Wakanda Forever. Info will be shared be ClassDojo!
- Week of March 14 - March Madness Spirit Week leading into the IAR state academic proficiency exams
- May 25 - Sock Hop for younger aged scholars
- May 26 - Sneaker Ball for older aged scholars
I'm requesting four parent volunteers who are willing to visit the school on Monday, February 27th to serve as our panel of judges for our door decorating contest! If you are interested, please send me a message on ClassDojo or email me (asparks@learncharter.org).
April will be a busy month with testing make-ups and spring break, so no event has been scheduled at this time.
In addition, we are preparing A/B Honor Roll certificates for scholars who earned them in Quarters 1 and 2. Moving forward, we will endeavor to provide certificates at the end of each quarter. We know how hard our scholars work at school and it is important for them to be recognized for their achievements!
If you have other fun and aspirational ideas, please do not hesitate to share them with me! I hope you all have an enjoyable February Break! Scholars return to campus on Thursday, February 23rd.
Stay warm!
Mr. Sparks
Our first in-person assembly since the pandemic ended with a cheer performance!
Submit Your Intent to Return Form ASAP!
If you haven't already, please login to your PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete the "Intent to Return" form.
Login to POWERSCHOOL https://learncharter.powerschool.com/public/home.html
- Select the Student Intent to Return Icon on the left side for SY2023-24.
- Type in your child's birth date
- Click "Next" to begin
Complete the form by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd.
As always, please feel free to outreach to Ms. Silva (dsilva@learncharter.org) if you have any questions or need your PowerSchool password reset.
**Please note, the Intent to Return Form CANNOT be completed through the app**
Family Movie Night - Wakanda Forever! - MARCH 1st
We are pleased to host our first Family Movie Night since the pandemic began! On March 1st, LEARN Hunter Perkins is celebrating Black History Month and Womens History Month with a special after school showing of Wakanda Forever.
When: Wednesday, March 1st
Time: 4:30pm until end of movie
What: A special showing of Wakanda Forever
There is no charge for this event. However, capacity will be limited to 200 due to the facility's fire code regulations. If more than 200 participants wish to attend, we will have to turn folks way. So, please arrive early if you want to ensure yourself a seat!
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Childcare is not provided. Light refreshments will be provided while we all enjoy the show!
Parent-Principal Meeting Slides
Student Council Applications Due Today!
Scholars interested in the Student Council have been reminded daily during morning announcements that their applications for the council were due today! Applications will be reviewed over February Break. Scholars will be informed of council participation (whether or not they were selected) on Friday, February 24th.
February Break Begins Tomorrow!
As you know, LEARN enjoys a longer school year than Chicago Public Schools. However, LEARN's school calendar (link available at end of newsletter) builds additional breaks throughout the school year to ensure scholars have an opportunity to reset and rest. In February, the break begins on Friday, February 17th and ends on February 22nd. Scholars will return to campus on Thursday, February 23rd.