Congress Park Dolphin Newsletter

12.20.24

Dear Congress Park Community,

As the 2024 school year draws to a close and we prepare to welcome 2025, I can say that 2024 has been another wonderful year filled with memorable moments. I am especially grateful for the many school events that have strengthened our community and brought us closer together. Above all, I am thankful for each of our CP students, whose energy and enthusiasm make this school feel like a true home.

During this holiday season, I encourage you to cherish time with family and friends, create lasting memories, and embrace the JOY that comes from togetherness.

As we look ahead to 2025, I am excited to continue our journey together. Your support and engagement have been instrumental in the successes of this year, and I am confident that the coming year will bring even more opportunities for growth, connection, and learning.

Please note that classes will resume on Monday, January 6th. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you and our CP students back to Congress Park Elementary for another year of learning, growth, and collaboration.

I wish you and your families a warm and joyous conclusion to 2024 and a bright and hopeful start to the new year.

Kind regards,

Amy Grieve

Congress Park Principal

CP NEWS

Yearbook Cover Contest

The Yearbook Contest is back! It will be starting when we return from Winter break, January 6th. If any student finds they have extra time and want to get a head start during break, the information is below.

Yearbook Cover Contest

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D102 Career Day

For the third year, the Family Liaisons will once again coordinate Career Day events throughout La Grange School District 102.  We are excited to introduce students to a wide variety of career paths.  Career Day aims to provide students with a close-up view of different career options, helping them connect their learning to the real world.  This experience allows students to explore a broad range of careers and understand how a good education can lead to success in these fields.


We are currently looking for speakers to share their experiences with our students, and we would be delighted if you could commit approximately 75 minutes for elementary schools and 105 minutes for Park Junior High School.  This one-day event will take place in January and February 2025.  In the form below, you may select the school(s) where you are interested in speaking. Thank you!

Click here to express interest in a presentation of your career:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRL-WQegarPqNj-1H4iYY7x0i4L9a7u3bSMUu7h_mcPH9Y9w/viewform?usp=send_form

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

12/23 through 1/5 - Winter Break

1/6 - Classes Resume

1/16 - Board of Ed. Meeting

1/20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

1/21 - PTO Meeting

From our Congress Park PTO

PTO Parents Night Out

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DISTRICT/COMMUNITY EVENTS

Brookfield Little League Registration

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Building Inclusive Community Conference

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