Congress Park Dolphin Newsletter

4.11.25

Dear Congress Park Community,

A huge congratulations to our incredible 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students and our amazing chorus members for their spectacular Spring Concert performance! Your hard work, energy, and talent truly lit up the stage!

We’d also like to give a special round of applause to the chorus for their moving rendition of “This Is Me” at the Board Meeting yesterday—what a powerful and inspiring performance!

And of course, a very special thank you to Mr. Fontanetta for his passion and dedication in bringing these performances to life.

A Message for Fifth Grade Families: LA+ Selection- Newsletter: LaGrange District 102 is adopting a new LA 6+ course for the 2025-2026 SY. Please review this letter that explains the new class option. A form is linked to the letter that needs to be completed to select which course your student will be enrolled in for the next school year. Students currently enrolled in grades 6-7 will receive the opportunity to choose their LA course when they select their electives during the Park course selection process. Please respond by April 25.

Open House: Join us for a special evening at Congress Park!

📅 When: Wednesday, April 23rd, 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Where: Congress Park classrooms
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: All CP students and families are invited

Passport to Park will be held on Thursday, May 15th from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM.

📅 When: Thursday, May 15th, 6:30 -8:00 PM
📍 Where: Park Junior High
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: 6th Graders and their families

Curriculum Corner: Mr. Fontanetta, our energetic music teacher, worked tirelessly to prepare his students for the spring concert. The performance highlighted the dedication and growth of each student, as they proudly showcased their musical talents. Thanks to the creative touch of Ms. Holdman, our wonderful art teacher, the stage was brought to life with colorful decorations that added to the festive atmosphere. Together, their efforts made the spring concert a joyful and memorable celebration of music, creativity, and teamwork.

Kind regards,

Amy Grieve

Congress Park Principal

CP NEWS

Expo De Bellas Artes

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Summer School

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Student Council Fundraiser for Hinsdale Humane Society

Student Council is collecting items for the Hinsdale Humane Society through April 17. They are in need of paper towels, towels, clean bedding, blankets and toys. Items can be dropped off at CP or ordered directly through their Amazon or Chewy wish lists. Donations of gift cards, cash, and volunteer time are also greatly appreciated!


Hinsdale Humane Society Wish List

REMINDERS

Attendance

If your child will be absent from school, please contact cpattendance@dist102.k12.il.us. This is a quick and easy way to communicate with the health office about your child's absence.

Congress Park Parent Calendar

Congress Park activities can be found on the District website, or parents can subscribe to our Parent Google Calendar.  Follow the link to subscribe.  Congress Park Parent Google Calendar

Commercial Lunches

As outlined in our Parent Handbook, we kindly ask that commercial lunches, such as McDonald’s, not be brought in during the school day. If a lunch of this type is dropped off, your child will enjoy it in the office. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy and consistent environment for all our students.

UPCOMING DATES

4/14 - Caring Kids Club - Registration Required

4/17 - Student Council Field Trip - Hinsdale Humane Society

4/18 - No School

4/21 - 4/25 - Book Fair

4/23 - Open House

4/24 - Board of Ed. Meeting

4/25 - Baile Folclorico - PJH

From our Congress Park PTO

PTO Board Positions Open for 2025-26

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PTO CARING KIDS CLUB

Space and supplies at Caring Kids Club meetings are limited to the number of students in the sign up. PLEASE ONLY SEND YOUR CARING KID AFTER SIGNING THEM UP IN THE SIGNUPGENIUS.

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PTO Meeting

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PTO is Searching for a Green Thumb!

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DISTRICT/COMMUNITY EVENTS

Science Center Earth Day / Arbor Day Family Night

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Park Junior High Spirit Wear

Calling all future Park Junior High Patriots and their families! What better way to prepare for next year at Park Junior High than to show your Park Patriot pride with some new spiritwear.   Orders can be placed now through Tuesday, April 15.  Items can be picked up at Park during the Passport to Park event on May 15. An alternate pick up date/time will be listed for those unable to attend Passport To Park.   Click the link or scan the QR code to place orders.  Questions? Contact Kathryn Albino at kmalbino@outlook.com  or Melissa Huitink at melissakonwinski@yahoo.com.

IMPORTANT - in the Comments section include:

  • STUDENT name

  • HOME SCHOOL

  • current grade

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District 102 Parent Night

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Grand Avenue Summer Camp

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For more information - Grand Avenue Summer Camp