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Dear CP Families,
This month, we’re reminded that our school is part of an extended community—one filled with people who care for and support one another. This is a wonderful time of year to recognize the beauty around us and pause for a moment to appreciate all that we have.
In that spirit, we invite your family to participate in our Congress Park Food Drive. Your donations, big or small, help brighten the season for neighbors who may be in need. We also encourage you to look around your community—if you know someone who could use a hand with shoveling this winter, a simple act of kindness can make a meaningful difference.
As a quick reminder, please send students to school with gym shoes so they can fully enjoy PE activities safely and comfortably.
Thank you for being an important part of our caring community. We wish you a December filled with connection, gratitude, and the beauty of the season.
Take care,
Ms. Rodriguez
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Feedback on the Proposed School Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year |
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As the District prepares for the start of the Renew D102 construction projects, we have identified a school calendar for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This calendar is designed to support the academic needs of students, limit impact on families and staff, while accommodating the necessary construction timelines for the next school year.
We plan to present this calendar to the Board for approval at the December 11th, 2026, meeting. We value your input before presenting it and ask that you review the proposed calendar and share any suggestions or concerns.
Thank you for partnering with us as we plan for a successful year ahead.
View Proposed School Calendar for SY 26-27
Click HERE to take the survey
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12/5 - Order Deadline for CP Spirit Wear - TODAY
12/5 - PTO Family Paint Night
12/8 - 1st Grade Science Center
12/9 - Winter Concert - 7 p.m. - PJH
12/9 - Mighty Patriot's Game - PJH
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12/11 - 1st Grade Science Center
12/11 - Board of Ed. Meeting - PJH
12/12 - 1st Grade Field Trip - La Grange Library
12/18 - 1st Grade Science Center
12/22 - 1/4 - Winter Break
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Caring Kids Club will be hosting its last after school meeting of 2025 on Monday, December 15, in Room 120 at 3:15pm. The group will learn about housing instability and make holiday cards for residents at Beds Plus (a local LG homeless shelter). You can sign your student up to participate here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BA5AF2FA5F58-60815104-cpcaring
We ask all attendees to bring a $5-$10 gift card to McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, Subway, Trader Joe's, or Aldi. Our goal is to attach a gift card to each holiday card, so we can treat the BP residents to a hot drink/bite to eat while they work to stay warm this holiday season. If you'd rather send a cash donation to a CKC parent/teacher leader, please connect with Lauren Fine (baileybefine@gmail.com; 630-501-4381) or Ms. Meza (2nd grade). We look forward to having your students join us!
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CPCFRO Winter Registration
CPCFRO is an athletics program within D102 that introduces volleyball and basketball to 5th and 6th grade students. The program's goal is to introduce the basic skills of each sport, get the children excited about playing, and allow for the inclusion of all kids in our district. All the teams within CPCFRO (Congress Park, Cossitt, Forest Road and Ogden) are coached by parent volunteers.
While we keep score during the game, we do not keep track of wins/losses...the focus is strictly instructional and for the kids to HAVE FUN!!
The winter season is January through March with separate 5th and 6th grade teams for boys' basketball and girls' volleyball playing 7-9 games.
Register by Sunday 12/14/25!
http://www.cpcfroathletics.com/registration
All participants including coaches need to register online via the CPCFRO Athletics League website. Please contact your school representative if you need assistance with registration.
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SPIRIT WEAR ORDER DEADLINE - TODAY |
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District/Community Events
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The Mighty Patriots,' our District’s very own Special Olympic Basketball team, would love to invite all elementary students and their families to our ”Kid’s Day” basketball game where there will be a free raffle for them, fun giveaways, a halftime show, and after the game a lower basket throw for sweet treats and take a selfie with Santa!!!
It all starts around 4:00 on Tuesday December 9, at Park Jr. High in the North gym. Hope you can make it!
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