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Principal's Letter

April 11, 2021
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Good Evening.  Please see the weekly updates below:
Quarter 4 In-person Learning Days  Teachers will continue to share quarter 4 in-person student information this week; any additional changes will be also shared at that time.  Again, remote learning continues to be an option for all students.  The in-person shifts will only apply to those students who have opted in for hybrid learning.
 
Quarter 4 Item Distribution   Some classes will have quarter 4 items distributed for the remote learners on 4/16.  Teachers will share with families if there are items for your student's class.
 
Make up Picture Day is on Wednesday, 4/14, from 3:30 - 5:30pm in the MPR.  This make-up day is only for Pk - 7th grade students who did not take their picture on 4/6 or 4/8.  Pictures will be taken in the MPR, and all COVID safety protocol will be strictly enforced.  Please take the health screener prior to arrival in order to keep on schedule.  The link to the health screener can be found here: https://chicagopsprod.service-now.com/health 
 
No School on Friday, 4/16 Friday is a school improvement day and a non-attendance day for all students; there will be no instruction that day.
 
P-EBT Benefits Card There is a known delivery lag in the P-EBT cards, due to a manufacturing delay. All CPS students will receive a card. Additionally:
  • Department of Human Services has confirmed that administrative issues will not cause families to lose out on any benefits to which they are entitled. Cards may be delayed, but full benefits will still be distributed once cards are received.
  • If you have any questions, please contact your CFBU Coordinator, the Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS (5437), or complete a Healthy CPS Assistance Request Form.

Annual My Voice, My School Survey allows you to share feedback regarding the school and District:  http://bit.ly/cpsMyVoiceMySchool21  The survey closes 4/30.Food Distribution    Budlong is distributing breakfast, lunch, and dinner kits free of charge five days a week, 8 - 1pm.  More details and other CPS sites can be found here:  CPS Grab-and-Go Meal Sites 
First Day of School for SY 21-22 is August 30.  The SY 21-22 calendar can be found here: https://www.cps.edu/globalassets/cps-pages/calendar/sy2021-2022-academic-calendar-english.pdf  or   https://www.cps.edu/globalassets/cps-pages/calendar/sy2021-2022-academic-calendar-spanish.pdf  
 
PK Application opens on 4/21.  Visit chicgoearlylearning.org for app or call 312-229-1690.  This application is only for students new to pre-school for the 2021-22 school year.   
 
Upcoming Events   
* Family - Teacher Conferences on 4/21, 10am - 4pm.  Teachers will send out Sign Up Genius information to schedule appointment times.
* Eighth grade graduation pictures on 4/21: Homeroom teachers will share the schedule.
* PAC Meeting on 4/22 @ 8:30am: meet.google.com/imf-unjg-zsu
Join by phone    ‪(US) +1 216-930-7736‬ PIN: ‪217 291 649‬#*LSC Meetings: 4/21 at 4:15pm; 5/11 at 7:45am, and 6/8 at 7:45am.  Zoom links will be emailed the weekend before.  

#budlongbelonging  Budlong is committed to creating a safe and loving environment that allows all students to learn.  We stand against hate of all forms, including racism.  Our strength is our voice, and curricula.  We will address the topic of race, so we can learn and grow.
 
Have a great week!
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Naomi Nakayama, Principal
Budlong Elementary School

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Budlong Elementary School
2701 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Office: 773-534-2591
Fax: 773-534-2544
Principal
Naomi Nakayama
nlnakayama@cps.edu

Assistant Principal
Mallory Bruno
m​bruno2@cps.edu

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Regional Science Fair

Congratulations to 8th grader Ben Dorsey for receiving a gold award in the Regional Science fair, which means he gets to go on to compete in the city-wide STEM exhibition. We are so proud of you!

6th Grade Art Exhibit at The Budlong Woods Library

The 6th grade students have been doing amazing work in photography this year. We are so excited to announce that their photos are currently on display in the Budlong Branch Chicago Public Library. Students have been experimenting with color, value, and composition using Pixlr. Projects on display include: Abstract Photography, Color Splash, DIY Landscape, Knolling Photography, and Emoji-Inspired Self Portraits.

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"A Budlong education challenges students to think critically,
problem solve and innovate in a global context."

"Budlong will tailor its instruction so all students grow and achieve. To do this, we will build our capacity around reflective practice and, more specifically, differentiated instruction." 
"I offer you peace,
I offer you love.
I offer you friendship.
I see your beauty.
I hear your need.
I feel your feelings.
My wisdom flows from the highest Source.
I salute that Source in you. 
Let us work together.
​For unity and peace."

​​- Mohandas Gandhi