Principal's Letter- April 15, 2019

Happy Spring Break!  Some news to share as we begin our week off:

We recognized our students for exemplifying the Habits of Heart, Mind, and Work last Friday.  Congratulations to all our recipients, and here's to third grader, Dakota, who so very well expresses his elation and surprise at being named for Habit of Heart by his teacher, Ms. Tovar.  I am so proud of our students who continually show their Habits; they are acting with kindness and compassion, they diligently problem-solve, and they have a strong work ethic.  Our students are leaders! 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3OxuE5V3CymLUpxUzJ4dXQ4OHBZWERac1cwblAxR0Qxc2Zz/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to our eighth graders on their high school acceptances.  A record number of Budlong students were offered a seat at Selective Enrollment High Schools, and other top tier high schools throughout CPS.  Way to go!  

The application for 2019-20 PK is due out by April 30th.  Please check https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicagoearlylearning/home.html for updates, and the application.  I am excited to announce that all of our PK rooms will be full-day next year, and the Office of Early Childhood has promised a fifth room for 2019-20 due to high demand :)

Here are important dates for the quarter 4.  Please pay special attention to graduation dates.  Those were adjusted because of the two snow days added to the calendar.

• Spring Break April 15-19
• PAC Meeting April 23 @ 8:30 am
• FOB Meeting April 23 @ 6:00 pm at Dante's Pizzeria
• CHiME Performance Wednesday, May 1 @ 1:30 pm
• After School Program End Date Thursday, May 2
• International Day Friday, May 3
• LSC Meeting Tuesday, May 14 @ 7:45 am
• Progress Report Distribution Friday, May 17
• NO AFTERCARE Monday, May 20 Staff PD Day
• PAC & BAC Meeting Tuesday, May 21 @ 8:30
• Memorial Day- no school Monday, May 27
• Budlong under the Stars Friday, May 31 @ 4:00 pm
• Budlong Sounds & Beats Performance Tuesday, June 4 @ 1:30
• Budlong Meets Broadway Wednesday, June 5 @ 6:00 pm
• LSC Meeting Tuesday, June 11 @ 7:45 am
• 6-8th End of Year Awards Assembly Tuesday, June 11 @ 8:45 am
• 3-5th End of Year Awards Assembly Tuesday, June 11 @ 1:30 pm
• K-2nd End of Year Awards Assembly Wednesday, June 12 @ 8:45 am
• 8th Grade Graduation Wednesday, June 19 @ 9:00 am
• Kindergarten "Slide into First" Celebration Thursday, June 20 @ 9:00 am

Beginning Monday, 4/22, when we return from break, students will line up outside for arrival.  The weather should be warmer by then...fingers crossed.  When we do experience inclement weather though, students will enter the building immediately and be picked up by their teachers from their regular locations.  

And finally, despite the snow showers, we have sun shining brightly today!  Enjoy a safe, restful, and peaceful spring break.  See everyone on Monday, 4/22.