We just wrapped up our second week of summer school!
To end the week on a meaningful note, staff and students celebrated Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 18th. A big thank you to the Just Cause Dancers Inc for helping us honor this important day through music and movement.
Looking ahead, next week’s temperatures are expected to be very hot. Please make sure your child comes prepared each day with the following:
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A healthy snack
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A refillable water bottle
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Gym shoes
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A fully charged Chromebook
If your child will be absent, please call the summer school office at 708-458-7165 or email summerschool@sd104.us.
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a special holiday that celebrates freedom.
It is on June 19th every year. On this day, we remember when the last enslaved people were told they were free. That happened in Texas in 1865, over two years after freedom was announced.
Why is Juneteenth Important?
Juneteenth reminds us that all people should be treated equally.
It honors the courage and strength of those who were enslaved.
It celebrates freedom and justice for everyone.
In 2021, Juneteenth became a national holiday in the United States.
