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Living A Disciplined LifeŽ April 19, 2013
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NEW BOARD CHAIR TONY ANDERSON
WILL SUCCEED LARRY ASHKIN
From the desk of Rhonda Hopps, CEO
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Dear Perspectives Family and Friends,
We are thrilled to announce that Tony Anderson will be the new Board Chair of Perspectives Charter Schools! Tony has long been a dedicated supporter of our students. While leading the Chicago office of Ernst & Young, Tony built a corporate/school partnership that now serves as a model for organizations across the country.
In his new role as Board Chair, Tony will be standing on the very big shoulders of Larry Ashkin. Larry, who will be moving to the role of Chair emeritus, helped grow Perspectives from one small school to a network of five schools serving nearly 2,300 students. Learn more
Spring break is over marking the final stretch of the school year when our graduating seniors will dawn cap and gown, receive their diplomas and prepare for their next step in their education journey. We are proud of the 91% of our graduating seniors who have been accepted to college and been awarded over $9.5 million in scholarships (and counting).
Perspectives alumni will be attending, with full tuition scholarships, some of our nation's finest institutions including Cornell University, Agnes Scott University, Tuskegee University, University of Illinois, Babson College, and Trinity College.
And, later this month we will celebrate another year of Perspectives Charter Schools serving Chicago at our annual gala focused on "Our Journey Living A Disciplined Life". I look forward to this special evening to raise all-important funds to educate and prepare our scholars for a bright future!
We are overjoyed for all our scholars and look forward to hearing of their continued success in college and beyond.
 
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IRON WOLVES ROBOTICS TEAM #2709 WINS
MIDWEST REGIONAL
Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy
FIRST Robotics Competition
"Robotics has shown me that engineering isn't strictly math or science. It has developed my creativity to new heights," said Esiri Omene, Iron Wolf and MSA student. "I'm considering electrical or civil engineering in the future." "Great teamwork, effort, and minds can make the outcome great," states Cadeasha Floyd, Iron Wolf and MSA student. The Iron Wolves Team #2709 will be among the hundreds of teams from around the world gathering in St. Louis to compete in the Ultimate Ascent FRC (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship. The journey to a world championship has been five years in the making. Learn More.
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ATHLETIC ACCOLADES
Team Awards & Individual Nominations from
Athletic Director to Coaches of the Year
Living
A Disciplined Life on and off the court/field
Scholars and coaches at Perspectives are living A Disciplined Life on and off the courts/fields. Their collective efforts to improve positive self-perception, healthy relationships, and personal productivity has generated more wins and awards than in the history of Perspectives Athletics.  Terry Jones, head coach of the varsity football team was among 50 finalists for the national Positive Alliance Coaching Double-Goal Coach Award. Learn More.
Jevon Mamon, head coach of the boys varsity basketball team of the Warriors at Perspectives High School of Technology and Leadership Academy, is this year's Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District #3, Co-Coach of the Year. Learn More. Vinay Mullick, athletic director at Perspectives Charter Schools, is the Illinois Athletic Directors Association 3A/4A Division 1 Athletic Director of the Year. Learn More.
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ALUMNUS MIGUEL JIMENEZ
Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
As a young student, I was resistant to A Disciplined LifeŽ (ADL). Like many teenagers, I was critical of anything that looked like a rule. I quickly realized that ADL wasn't a set of rules-it was a way of being. Perspectives provided time and space to reflect on the 26 principles of ADL, practice them, and recognize their positive impact on our lives. Learn More
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EDUCATOR PORTRAIT:
RON DELARMENTE
Teaching & Living A Disciplined Life
I teach because I enjoy the excitement of the classroom. I derive great satisfaction and pride as an educator when my students are feeling positive and supported in their work. And subsequently they make informed decisions. Learn More |
ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK
Howard University students visit Perspectives Leadership Academy
Perspectives Leadership Academy welcomed over a dozen Howard University students to the Auburn Gresham campus and neighborhood. Although gun violence prevention was the topic of discussion, many Perspectives scholars were curious about college life and took advantage of the opportunity to ask Howard students about what life is like in college. Learn More
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Educating for college, Preparing for life
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LET'S TALK ABOUT A DISCIPLINED LIFE   
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