ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois
News Bulletin                                                                                              October 13, 2009

ASPIRA Haugan Middle School Hosts Educators from Kyrgyzstan


Mr. Jose Rodriguez being awarded a typical hat from Kyrgyzstan.


A delegation of educators from the country of Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia) made a visit to ASPIRA Haugan Middle School on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, to learn about Charter Schools in America but in particular, about ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois Charter School campuses. Mr. Jose Rodriguez (President/CEO of ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois), explained the history of ASPIRA and the vision of each of its campuses. Iris Taylor, (Chief Instructional Officer of ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois), gave them an overview of the curriculum and vision for the future. The Delegation visited all of ASPIRA Haugan's classrooms and observed our teachers and students in learning action! (See picture above).

Other News From ASPIRA Haugan Middle School:
  • 8th Grade Orientation Night:  The 8th grade parents attended the 8th grade orientation night on Thursday, September 10 to learn about graduation requirements, high school application process, school's policies, and to hear about the exciting trip available to all 8th graders to go to Washington D.C. in April 2010! Parents welcome this exciting possibility! They also had an opportunity to meet ASPIRA's CEO and CIO: Jose Rodriguez and Iris Taylor. (See picture below).
8th grade 2009 orientation
Mrs. Michelle Garcia Jones Principal of ASPIRA Haugan Middle School.

JR Haugan Orientation 2009
Mr. Jose Rodriguez (President/CEO of ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois).

  • 7th Grade Orientation Night:  The 7th grade parents attended the 7th grade orientation night on Thursday, September 17 to learn about the importance of this year's academic performance as it relates to the high school application process, school's policies, and to hear about the opportunity the students will have this year to go to Springfield!  They also had an opportunity to meet ASPIRA's CEO and CIO: Jose Rodriguez and Iris Taylor. (See picture below).
Haugan 7th grade orientation
7th grade parents & student of APSIRA Haugan Middle School

  • ASPIRA Haugan Students Rewarded for Punctuality!  ASPIRA Haugan Middle School is implementing PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) to encourage students to follow the school rules and get rewarded for doing so.  September's focus was punctuality.  As a reward for being punctual to school every day, 342 students were allowed to attend school without uniform on Friday, October 2, 2009! (See picture below).
non-uniform day
ASPIRA Haugan Middle School Students during PBIS.

  • ASPIRA Haugan PTO Meets:  The School's PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) held its first meeting of the school year and was well attended!  The parents made their nominations for the elections that will take place in October 15, 2009. (See picture below).
Haugan PTO 2009
Mrs. Victoria Rivera ASPIRA Haugan Middle School Parent Coordinator



ASPIRA Haugan Middle School Campus
3729 W. Leland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773-252-0970 Ext. 554/555
Fax: (773) 267-3568
http://haugan.aspirail.org

Office Hours:
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School Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m