Today ⁦Cicero District 99⁩ hosted over 60 districts ⁦Morton College⁩ for our Leadership and Literacy Symposium. Thank you to our guest speakers, ⁦Ben Zulauf⁩ and all teachers that attended in order to improve student outcomes!

“Bilingualism is an asset!”

“If we are really going to turn the tide, we HAVE to study implementation change at the organizational level.” SOLin99

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In the Chicago suburbs, Cicero added 30 minutes of math & reading instruction to each school day — roughly 3 additional weeks of school — in a bid to help students catch up post-COVID. Chalkbeat's Kalyn Belsha reports on a rare and challenging move. chalkbeat.org/2023/10/26/239…

Thanks to Cicero District 99 and Liberty Elementary for hosting Governor JB Pritzker as he engaged with the Illinois Commission to End Hunger. What a great opportunity to celebrate what we do well in Illinois, while recognizing the work we need to do to end hunger. Illinois State Board of Education

🚨 CALL TO ACTION: HELP US MAKE SURE EVERY DAY COUNTS 🚨 Did you know? Last year, nearly 40% of students in Cicero District 99 faced the challenge of chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more school days. This means that if one student misses

🚨 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! D99's January Parent Resource Newsletter is now live! 🏫 📰 With info on how to best support your child's learning at home, this is a can't-miss read! 👀: smore.com/7saq3 #WeMoveForwardTogether #AvanzamosJuntos

IMPORTANT UPDATE: CHANGE IN REPORT CARD RELEASE DATE 📄 Release of report cards, originally scheduled for Wed. 1/24, has moved to Fri. 1/26. This allows D99 staff additional time to ensure the accuracy & thoroughness of evaluations! #WeMoveForwardTogether #AvanzamosJuntos

HEAR YE HEAR YE! THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF DREXEL AND LIBERTY ELEMENTARY 👑🏰 The kingdom of learning has witnessed a splendid celebration! Our brilliant kindergarten students at Liberty and Drexel Elementary Schools have just completed their enchanting journey through CKLA

Join Cicero District 99 for episode 16: A Road Map for Future Support & Learning with Dr. Gross(Ex. Dir of Curriculum) 👂🏻⬇️ bit.ly/ciceros2e16 Dr. Nichole Gross Thank You 4 your encouraging words!

At our latest board meeting, Cicero District 99 officially set the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. Next year, we're starting a bit earlier than usual. Students begin on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Why the change? It's because we're more closely aligning with Morton 201 to foster

🌟 HAPPY NATIONAL AP WEEK 🌟 This #APWeek, let's shine a light on the incredible APs who work tirelessly to support our schools and inspire our students. Your dedication, leadership, and compassion do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the cornerstone of our educational

🍎 Liberty Elementary Principal MrMensch in the Chicago Tribune: "Every school day should start with a healthy breakfast." Since introducing a grab-and-go breakfast model, Liberty has seen a 400% boost in participation! Learn about the proposed Illinois bill for better

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Congrats to Cicero District 99’s district literacy coach, Christine Michalik, on winning the Amplify’s Science of Reading Star Award - Knowledge Builder. What you’re missing from your explanation of how to get teachers on board—hire more Christine Michaliks! So proud to work with you!

📣 WE'RE HIRING 🌟 Apply Now: cicd99.edu/staff/joinourt… Cicero District 99 is looking for passionate educators to join our team! 🚀 We have teaching openings for: Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, 6th Grade Math, and STEAM/Digital Literacy 💰 We are also looking for Special Education (LBS1)

What an extra special time for these inspirational educators who are all graduates of Unity Junior High and are now back in Cicero District 99 as faculty! #MakingADifference 😃❤️ #Impact New Staff Orientation Week was especially exciting for this group!

🌟 SUMMER'S LAST HURRAH: D99'S CELEBRATES EPIC BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR 🎉 What an incredible day at Cicero District 99's annual #BackToSchoolFair! Thousands of families gathered at the Cicero Community Park over on 34th & Laramie, braving the blazing heat to enjoy an unforgettable day of