The Eagle's Press
Week of April 7
Dear Eagles,
As we head into our week of standardized testing, I want to take a moment to encourage every student to approach this opportunity with confidence and determination.
Student attendance is essential every day - especially each day of testing. All students must be in the building by 8am to start on time. We encourage students to arrive by 7:30 so they have time to grab breakfast from the cafeteria before testing begins. Please ensure that every student gets a good night’s rest, arrives prepared, and gives their very best effort. Eagles, if you reach the end of the allotted time with unanswered questions - ANSWER IT. Remember, there’s no penalty for answering questions you’re unsure about, so give every question your best try.
Tomorrow, students in grades 7–11 will receive a personalized email with important details about their specific assessments. Please be sure to read it carefully and follow the guidance closely.
Our entire team — administrators, teachers, and educational support staff — believe deeply in our students. We know you are ready for this challenge, and we trust that you will give it your all. We’ve seen your hard work, and we know you are ready to rise to the challenge. Trust yourselves and know that we are cheering you on every step of the way.
Let’s go, Eagles — show your pride and soar!
Onward and upward,
~Principal Banks
Swoop, Swoop
UIC Study Abroad
Are you attending UIC in the fall? You don't have to wait until the fall to get started with UIC Study Abroad. We've developed a summer study abroad program for new first-year students coming to UIC — and you're invited to participate!
Interested students and families can register for an information session to learn more. https://studyabroad.uic.edu/first-year-flames-abroad-info-sessions/
The First Year Flames Abroad program is a unique study abroad opportunity for newly admitted first-year students. The program focuses on students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Link: https://uic.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=69685
Participants of the First Year Flames Abroad program will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with UIC faculty, staff members, and a small group of other first-year students from August 9 to 18, 2025.
The program is an intensive 10-day study abroad experience. It's designed to introduce global learning concepts and set you up for success during your first semester at UIC.
When you return from Costa Rica, you'll continue in a fall semester class, Education 199: College Success and Leadership in a Global Context. In this class, you'll be joined by your new friends to further your global learning and knowledge about being successful at UIC.
Are you interested? Here are more details to consider:
- Students can apply now. Applications are due May 11, 2025.
- The program fee is $3,640 plus airfare.
- Students may be eligible for financial aid. Interest fee payment plans are available through UIC Study Abroad Office.
- Students are eligible to apply for student worker positions in the Study Abroad Office during their first year at UIC and to partake in a paid research project.
- Kickstart your UIC career with an international experience designed to build your network and prepare you to make the most out of college. Studying abroad can enhance your college education while traveling the world.
Attendance Matters
Our week 28 attendance ended with 91.22%. The attendance policy is included here. Feel free to email Mr. Hayes, our attendance coordinator, if there are questions about your attendance, bdhayes2@cps.edu.
