​Dear Parents and Students,
 
Moving forward into the month of December and our student and teachers have become professionals at virtual learning. We have mastered the art of teaching and learning online. Thanks to the hard work of our school community, we could not be successful without you. We know that virtual learning is not ideal, but we can truly say we are making the best of it. Our commitment to our students has not changed and teachers continue to work hard to master new technology skills to improve your child’s learning experience. Please keep up the great work you have done so far with getting your children online and creating the best learning environment for them.
 
This month we will keep with our wonderful Nightingale tradition of our holiday show with a virtual twist. Stay tuned for further information about our Virtual Holiday Show to kick off the holiday season ahead of us. Also, if you are one of our 8th grade families we are offering GO CPS assistance as the high school application window is coming to a close on December. 11th.
 
Again, thank you for all you do to help make Nightingale School such a success. Always remember that as a school community we are here for you. As always, if you have any questions feel free to call the main office at 773-535-9270.
 
Meaghan Esposito

Dear Parents and Students,
Is 2020 over yet? This has truly been a year that has tested our flexibility,
compassion, and patience. I just want to say that I’m very proud of our Nightingale
family and community for persevering through this pandemic and virtual learning.
We are truly in this together. I want to reiterate that as a school we are committed
to serving our students’ academic and social emotional needs so that they continue
to grow stronger both academically and socially. I also want to reiterate my
commitment to our continued open lines of communication as we move forward with
remote learning. With this being said, you will receive our monthly calendar and
newsletter virtually. For those of you interested in a hard copy they will be available
in the main office beginning the first week of the month. I ask that you refer to our
calendar for all our monthly school events.
I will host my Coffee with the Principal on Friday, November 6 th from 5:00 to 6:00
p.m. During this meeting, Mrs. Romero will guide us through a Google 101 workshop. I
ask that you please join us to learn more about google classroom and google meets.
The code to this meeting is: iuodcaasit You can also dial in: 1-414-909-4544 Pin:
985430553#
Parent-Teacher Conferences are still scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
November 18 th
. We do not have any further information at this time. As soon as
more becomes available, I will share via email and robocalls.
LSC election will be held in-person on November 18 th
. Please make sure you stop by our school and cast your vote.
As always, if you have any questions feel free to call the main office at 773-535-9270.

Queridos Padres y Estudiantes,
¿Se ha terminado ya el año 2020? Este año a sido realmente uno que a puesto en prueba
nuestra flexibilidad, compasión, y paciencia. Quisiera decir que estoy muy orgullosa de
nuestro familia y comunidad de Nightingale por ser perseverante durante esta pandemia
y aprendizaje virtual. Realmente estamos en esto juntos. Quiero reiterar que como
escuela estamos comprometidos a servir lo académico y necesidades socioemocionales de
nuestros estudiantes para que continúen a crecer fuerte académicamente y social.
También quiero reiterar mi compromiso a continuar con nuestra línea de comunicación al
seguir adelante con el aprendizaje virtual. Esto dicho, recibirán nuestros calendarios y
boletín mensuales virtualmente. Para los que están interesados en una copia fuerte
estarán disponibles en la oficina empezando la primera semana del mes. Les pido que se
refieran al calendario para nuestros eventos mensuales.
Tendré mi reunión del Café con la directora el viernes, 6 de noviembre de 5:00 a 6:00p.m.
Durante esta reunión, la maestra Romero nos guiara por un taller de Google. Les pido que
nos acompañen para aprender sobre el google classroom y google meets. El código para
esta reunión es: iuodcaasit Usted también puede llamar al: 1-414-909-4544 y la
contraseña es: 985430553#
Las conferencias de padre y maestro están programadas para el miércoles, 18 de
noviembre. No tenemos mas información en este momento. En cuanto mas información
este disponible, se los compartiré vía correo electrónico y llamadas automáticas.
Las elecciones del LSC serán en persona el 18 de noviembre. Por favor pase a la escuela
para votar.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la oficina al (773) 535- 9270.

​Dear Parents and Students,
 
We have completed our 2nd Quarter of this school year, as well as NWEA middle of the year testing.  Now it is time for you as a parent to have a conversation with your child.  The first is around their grades, report cards will be coming home Friday, November 7th.  If after speaking to your child, you still have questions or concerns, make sure that you call and make an appointment to meet with his/her teacher. Do know that as a parent you have access to Parent Portal, which allows you to know how your child is doing daily in all his/her classes.  If you are interested in setting this up, Mrs. Romero will be having Parent Portal classes on Monday’s throughout the month of February. Please look at our calendar for these dates. The second conversation I’m asking you to have is around NWEA scores.  I want you to ask your child the following questions: Did he/she meet their MOY goal?  If not, why? Did he/she have a positive or negative growth? If negative, why? What is their attainment percentile? The goal here is to have our students close to or above the 50th percentile.  Lastly, what will they do differently as they take this test again at the end of the school year? These questions and conversations are critical to the academic growth of your child.  If you would like more information as to what NWEA tests for, or what the information it provides means, feel free to stop by the office and I can sit down with you to further explain NWEA scores and its implications.
 
Lastly, this is an LSC election year.  If you are interested in running for the LSC as a parent representative stop by the office to pick-up an application.
 
As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact the office at 773-535-9270.

Dear Parents and Students,
Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break filled with special moments with family and friends.  I am excited for what's ahead in 2020! 

As we continue with NWEA testing, please make sure your child is well rested and in school on time everyday to ensure they are successful. 

January is a great time to review the first part of the year and make plans for the next. Looking at your child's school attendance should be part of this important process. 

Did your child attend every day unless your child was sick or there was a family emergency? If so, congratulations! Let your child know you are proud of their strong attendance.  Help them keep up the good work for the rest of the year and beyond.  Strong attendance is one predictor of success in school.

If not:
*Remind your child that regular attendance is a priority.
*Emphasize the need for rest, nutrition and exercise to stay healthy and stay in school. 
*Consider the reasons you take your child out of school.  Can you make some appointments outside of school hours?

Thank you for your continued support at home! Here's to a successful new Year!

​Ms. Burt

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