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
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
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
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.
There is no school tomorrow, November 10, 2023
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!
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 🩷
At CICS Lloyd Bond, during the month of October, "on Wednesdays we wear pink " to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Meet your CICS Lloyd Bond Dean, Mr. McCray! “As Dean, I am planting seeds, and it’s fitting that our school is in the Altgeld Gardens community. I love knowing I may not see the difference today or tomorrow, but it will come. Just like a flower won’t grow overnight. The joy that I feel is giving students hope, words are powerful and I try to make sure that every day I am inspiring our kids and showing them that it’s possible- maybe they can become a dean one day like Mr. McCray!” Learn more about Mr. McCray and Restorative Justice here: https://www.cicslloydbond.org/o/cics-lloyd-bond/article/1293473
SAVE THE DATE. We're looking forward to connecting for Fall Family Conferences! Fall conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 25, from 1:30-6pm and Friday, October 27th from 8am-1pm. Educators, students, and families can review progress toward goals, report cards, and assessment score reports. Look for links to sign up with teachers via email!
It's Meet the Staff Monday yet again. To start our week off we want to introduce you to the second face you will usually see when you step into the world of CICS Lloyd Bond.
Name: Lentoya Stennis
Title: Office Manager
Years in the Educational Industry: 27
Why do you do it?: Honestly, I fell in to working in education because my mother was/is an educator, because you never stop being a teacher. Once I was in I just never left and I began to cherish every connection I made with students, staff and parents. I take pride in being able to show that those inside the classrooms are not the only people to touch the lives of students.
What is your passion?: Art. I love color and I believe every person's life needs to be full of it. I do my best to help share it with the students to brighten their days even if only for the moments they walk the halls of Lloyd Bond.
It's "Tell Me Something Good Thursday"
2nd grade had a fun time using play-doh to work on high frequency words. They also were engaged with their math lesson as they counted, organized and represented a collection of objects
"Meet the Staff Monday"
This week we will introduce a person who has seen the facets of instruction from inside and outside the classroom. She is driven, meticulous and 100% percent about giving her best so that teachers and student can achieve their best. #MTSM
Name: Krystle Barnes
Title: Instructional Coach
Years in the Educational Industry: 12
Why do you do it?: I'm driven by the "ah-ha" moments that come from students. It brings me so much joy to teach a child and they have the light bulb moments when everything clicks, and they get it. I am passionate about growing young minds and pushing them to their fullest potential. My philosophy of education has always remained the same: I believe ALL children can learn, no matter the age, race, gender or ability level.
I owe it to every student who walks into my school building to be my very best, because that is what I require of them.
We will be closed on Monday, October 9th in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. On this day we will reflect on our history and the role of Native people and communities in American history. If you’d like to learn more, here are 5 Ways You Can Show Up In Solidarity With Indigenous People: https://bit.ly/5WaystoShowUpWithIndigenousPeople. See you on Tuesday morning!
CICS Lloyd Bond and JF want to hear from you! We’re partnering with YouthTruth to hear what families have to say about their school experience. Help your school understand how to improve! The survey is now live and open until October 27th. Complete the survey here: ytsurvey.org/distinctivefamily23
#CommunityVoice
It's "Tell Me Something Good Thursday"
At CICS Lloyd Bond, we always want to spread joy and positive moments, but most of all, we love to share what we learn. 6th grade had an interesting lesson in science about energy in motion.
October is National Principals Month! We would like to take this time to recognize our incredible principal, Mr. Kirk! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to shaping the future of our learners. We are so grateful for your leadership in building a vibrant school community for our students and families!
It's "Meet The Staff Monday"
Today we introduce you to a staff member with a big heart, big energy and huge passion.
Name: Ms. Aaliyah Stephen better known as "Ms. Lee"
Title: Enrichment Teacher - Media Arts
Years in the Educational Industry: 6
Why do you do it?: I teach to help empower, prepare and have a positive impact on all populations of learners and future generations of artists and filmmakers.
What is your passion?: I am passionate about the content that I teach which is film and media. I love being able to open the door of opportunity for students to learn how to create their own stories and short films through screenplay writing, story boarding, directing and camera operation. They take pride in learning. It is a beautiful experience to see how creative they are and how much they enjoy learning the content. The joy I bring to the students is something I take with me every day. I am forever grateful for the experience and the smiles I bring to their faces.
#MTSM
We love how bright and vibrant our Lloyd Bond classrooms are! It’s important to us that our space reflects the joy and love we have in our community – you can see that joy and love in our students’ faces, in the interactions with our teachers and staff, and we are thrilled to share what a beautiful place CICS Lloyd Bond is. Bringing joy and love to learning every day!
It's "Meet the Staff Monday"!!
We start this week off featuring one of the most loyal, humble and hard-working people on our staff.
Name: Mr. Redmond
Title: Campus Monitor
Years in the Educational Industry: 15
Why do you do it?: I grew up with a lot of kids in my family so I have always wanted to work with kids. I love being there for them. Every day I continue to grow and this job has become a part of me.
Mr. Redmond has watched countless students grow up, leave and ultimately bring their children back to Bond. Seeing his familiar face makes them feel so much better placing their precious cargo in our care.
