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October 4th, 2023

10/4/2023

 
Greetings Durkin Park Families,

This week's updates and information can be found below.

School Wide Attendance:
  • School wide attendance is at 93.4%. This is very close to our weekly goal. Please ensure your children are here, everyday ready and on time.

Parking Lot
  • Please do not enter the staff parking on foot or via car lot between 6:30AM - 4:00 PM.
  • There have been several near collisions over the past few weeks.

Parent Surveys
  • If you have attended a Back to School Parent Meeting, please complete this brief survey.
  • Please complete this brief survey on Parent Workshops offered by Ms. Hernandez.
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Uniforms
  • Sweatshirt orders are now open, order here.

High School Admission
  • Students in 8th grade will be taking the CPS High School Adminssions test on Wednesday, October 11th.
  • Please make sure your child is present, and on time for the start of testing.

School Pictures
  • Thursday, October 12 is school picture day.
  • Picture packages and their cost can be found here.
  • Order forms were sent home earlier this week. Please send payments in cash, in a sealed envelope.

Weekend Sports Schedule
  • Sarah E Goode High School, 7651 S. Homan Ave
    • 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Boys Volleyball, Durkin Park(2-1) vs Hampton Elementary
    • The winner of this match advances to the Network 10 Championship game at 10AM vs Dore Elementary.
  • Percy Julian High School, 10330 S. Elizabeth St.
    • 7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball, Durkin Park(2-1) vs. Clissod Elementary, 2PM
    • First round playoff match.
  • Bogan High School, 3939 W 79th St
    • 7th/8th Grade Boy Soccer, Durkin Park(2-1) vs Stevenson Elementary, 1PM
    • This is the first round of the playoff. Winner advances to round two match vs Twain
      Elementary at 3PM.
  • Parents are encouraged to stay for the duration of the game. Our athletes need your support!

McTeacher Night
  • Durkin Park will have a McTeacher’s Night fundraiser on Thursday, October 26th at 4PM
  • The event will take place at the McDonalds located at 9128 S. Cicero
  • Please see flyers for details

School Events:
  • Durkin Park has several regularly scheduled meetings that provide parents an opportunity to stay informed as well as provide feedback on school matters. Please mark your calendars for the following:
    • Durkin Park Local School Council: October 19th 3:30 PM, December 14th 3:30 PM, February 15th 3:30 PM, April 18th 3:30 PM, May 30th 3:30 PM
    • Durkin Park PAC/BAC: November 7th 8:15 AM, December 5th 8:15
      AM, January 9th 8:15 AM, February 6th 8:15 AM, March 5th 8:15 AM, April 2nd 8:15 AM,
      May 5th 8:15 AM.
    • Coffee with the Principal: (Tentative Dates) November 7th 8:30 AM, December 5th 8:30 AM, January 9th 8:30 AM, February 6th 8:30 AM, March 5th 8:30 AM, April 2nd 8:30 AM, May 5th 8:30 AM.

Resources
● Parent Handbook
● Pay School Fees
● School Forms

Warm Regards,
Charles E. Beavers II
Principal
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Saludos a las familias de Durkin Park,

Las actualizaciones y la información de esta semana se pueden encontrar a continuación.

Asistencia en toda la escuela:
  • La asistencia en toda la escuela es del 93,4%. Esto está muy cerca de nuestra meta semanal. Por favor asegúrese de que su(s) hijo(s) estén presentes y sean puntuales todos los días.

Estacionamiento
  • Por favor no ingrese al estacionamiento del personal a pie o por estacionamiento de automóviles entre las 6:30 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.
  • Ha habido varios casi colisiones en las últimas semanas.

Encuestas para padres
  • Si asistió a una reunión de padres de regreso a clases, complete esta breve encuesta.
  • Complete esta breve encuesta sobre los talleres para padres ofrecidos por la Sra. Hernández.

Uniformes
  • Los pedidos de sudaderas ya están abiertos, haz tu pedido aquí.

Admisión a la escuela secundaria
  • Los estudiantes de octavo grado tomarán el examen de admisión a la escuela secundaria de CPS el miércoles 11 de octubre.
  • Asegúrese de que su hijo esté presente y sea puntual para el inicio de la prueba.

Fotos De La Escuela
  • El jueves 12 de octubre es el día de las fotografías escolares.
  • Los paquetes de fotografías y su costo pueden ser encontrado aquí.
  • Los formularios de pedido se enviaron a casa a principios de esta semana. Por favor envíe los pagos en efectivo, en un sobre cerrado.

Horario de deportes de fin de semana
  • Escuela secundaria Sarah E Goode, 7651 S. Homan Ave
    • Voleibol masculino de 6.o, 7.o y 8.o grado, Durkin Park (2-1) contra Hampton Elementary, 9 a.m.
    • El ganador de este partido avanzará al juego de Campeonato Network 10 a las 10 a.m.
      contra Dore Elementary.
  • Escuela secundaria Percy Julian, 10330 S. Elizabeth St.
    • Voleibol femenino de 7.° y 8.° grado, Durkin Park (2-1) vs. Primaria Clissod, 2 p.m.
    • Partido de eliminatoria de primera ronda.
  • Escuela secundaria Bogan, 3939 W 79th St
    • Fútbol masculino de séptimo y octavo grado, Durkin Park (2-1) vs Stevenson Elementary, 1PM
    • Esta es la primera ronda del playoff. El ganador avanza al partido de la segunda ronda
      contra Twain Elementary a las 3 p.m.
  • Se anima a los padres a quedarse durante la duración del juego. ¡Nuestros atletas necesitan tu apoyo!

Noche de McTeacher
  • Durkin Park tendrá una recaudación de fondos Mc Teacher's Night el jueves 26 de octubre a las 4 p.m.
  • El evento se llevará a cabo en el McDonalds ubicado en 9128 S. Ciciero
  • Consulte los folletos para obtener más detalles.

Eventos escolares:
  • Durkin Park tiene varias reuniones programadas regularmente que brindan a los padres la oportunidad de mantenerse informados y brindar comentarios sobre asuntos escolares. Por favor marque sus calendarios para lo siguiente:
    • Consejo escolar local de Durkin Park: 19 de octubre 3:30 p. m., 14 de diciembre 3:30 p. m., 15 de febrero 3:30 p.m., 18 de abril 3:30 p. m., 30 de mayo 3:30 PM
    • Durkin Park PAC/BAC: 7 de noviembre a las 8:15 a. m., 5 de diciembre a las 8:15 a. m., 9 de enero a las 8:15 a. m., 6 de febrero a las 8:15 a. m., 5 de marzo a las 8:15 a. m., 2 de abril a las 8:15 a. m, 5 de mayo 8:15 a.m.
    • Café con el director: (Fechas tentativas) 7 de noviembre 8:30 a.m., 5 de diciembre 8:30 a. m., 9 de enero 8:30 a. m., 6 de febrero 8:30 a. m, 2 de abril 8:30 ,a.m,, 5 de mayo 8:30 a.m.

Recursos
● Manual para padres
● Pagar las tasas escolares
● Formularios escolares​

Un cordial saludo,
Charles E. Beavers II
Director


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