Posts by Keith Adams
LSC Statement Regarding the Removal of SRO’s
Dear Kelvyn Park Parents and Families, On August 5th, our Local School Council (LSC) voted to remove School Resource Officers (SRO’s) from Kelvyn Park. Because our LSC is below quorum with six members, our vote was unofficial and it went to our Network Chief to make the final decision. Chief LeMone supports the LSC’s decision,…
Read MoreEmployee Reinstatement
Dear Kelvyn Park Parents and Families, Our top priority is ensuring that we are continuing to support our families and ensure the safety of our school community, particularly during challenging times like now. However, we always want to keep you updated on important matters as soon as information becomes available, which is why we are…
Read MoreLSC Minutes 8/5/2020
Minutes from the Kelvyn Park Local School Council held virtually on the 8th day of August, 2020. Also present, in addition to the regular Local School Council members were Aida Palma Carpio, Ana Rodriguez, Carolina Herrera, Caryn Lichtenberg, Christopher Montoya, Cynthia Taines, Eduardo Cordero, Huu Nguyen, Jennifer Martinez, Jocelyn Hernandez, Jose Ortiz, Juliet de Jesus…
Read MorePrincipal’s Report to the Local School Council – 8/5/2020
Purpose: To provide updates at Kelvyn Park High School from Instruction, Culture & Climate, Parents & Community, and Operations lenses to provide the LSC with a holistic understanding of the organizational improvement efforts. Instruction: On June 11th, Chicago Public Schools officials notified us that Kelvyn Park would be a recipient of the Fine & Performing…
Read MoreStarting the Year at Home
Dear Kelvyn Park Students, Parents, & Families: Today, the district announced that all of Chicago Public Schools will begin the school year with Remote Learning only for the beginning of the school year due to public health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. At this point in time, Remote Learning will occur for all of first…
Read MoreParent Guidance to Opt-Out of Hybrid Learning SY21
Dear Parent/Guardian: We look forward to having your child back in our school learning in September. As you know, the district has proposed a hybrid learning plan for all schools which will involve two days of in-person learning, one day of remote instruction, and two days of at home independent learning. Students will be assigned…
Read MoreLocal School Council Meeting – Wednesday, 8/5 @4pm
Our LSC will meet on Wednesday, 8/5 @4pm virtually. Here is the link to join: meet.google.com/eis-ipcf-fys. Public participation is welcome. One of the bigger points of discussion will be the school’s vote on whether or not the school will remove Student Resource Officers (SRO’s) from the building. Only LSC members can vote, but community input…
Read MorePrincipal’s Report to the LSC – 4/15
Purpose To provide updates at Kelvyn Park School from Instruction, Culture & Climate, Parents & Community, and Operations lenses to provide the LSC with a holistic understanding of the organizational improvement efforts. Instruction The district released guidance on Remote Learning at Schools. Their guidance came in the form of 6 Commitments. They are: a) Provide…
Read MorePrincipal’s Report to the LSC – 3/11
Purpose To provide updates at Kelvyn Park School from Instruction, Culture & Climate, Parents & Community, and Operations lenses to provide the LSC with a holistic understanding of the organizational improvement efforts. Instruction On 3/23, CPS officials will visit KP to assess our readiness for the Fine & Performing Arts Program. This is the final…
Read MorePrincipal’s Report to the LSC – 2/12
Purpose To provide updates at Kelvyn Park School from Instruction, Culture & Climate, Parents & Community, and Operations lenses to provide the LSC with a holistic understanding of the organizational improvement efforts. Instruction On Friday, 2/7, principal submitted the proposal for KP to become a Fine & Performing Arts Magnet Cluster Program. The proposal was…
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