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payton community monthly meeting
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The monthly Payton Community Meeting is a brief and informative opportunity to hear what is going on at school directly from our principal. The meetings start at 6:15PM. They are generally held on the first Wednesday of every month, but always check the monthly calendar (at right) in case the schedule has changed. At press time, this year's meeting schedule is as follows:
1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3.
All meetings are held in the Library.
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fop fundraising is
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The Friends of Payton needs your valuable donations to support Payton's educational mission There are three ways to do it:
1. Mail a check payable to FOP at 1034 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
2. Drop a check into the FOP box in the school office. Make it payable to FOP.
3. Contribute online via credit card by clicking the donate button on Payton's homepage. All contributions are tax deductible and all amounts are equally appreciated.
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lsc meetings are
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Parents, guardians, and the public are welcome at Local School Council (LSC) meetings, which are held monthly in the Payton Library at 6PM.
The LSC is an elected body that has three main responsibilities: School Budget, Continuous Improvement Work Plan (formerly SIPAAA), and Principal Evaluation, Retention and Selection.
All are welcome to attend and to make comments during the "Public Comments" portion of the meeting.
For more on the LSC, including a schedule of upcoming meetings, minutes of previous meetings, and a roster of members, please visit the LSC page of the Payton website.
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two more ways to
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Check the school website periodically (some people set a reminder on their calendars to do this once or twice a week) at www.wpcp.org.
Two other ways to keep up on what's happening at school are to watch the PNN (Payton News Network) OR check Advisory Announcements.
You can also subscribe to receive the announcements via email or RSS.
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check grades & attendance online
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ParentConnection is a secure online portal for sharing classroom attendance and grades between teachers, students, and parents and guardians.
To activate a student on your ParentConnection account you must obtain the student personal identification number (PIN), which you can do on this web page on the Payton sites.
Once you have obtained the PIN you will be able to complete the application process. If you experience any problems while looking up a PIN, please email
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when your student is sick or absent for another reason
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To report your student's absence you must submit a written note, available on the website under the Parents drop down menu. Or you may click here for Reason For Absence Note. Student absences will remain unexcused until a signed Reason For Absence Note is submitted to the Office. |
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gallery 34: payton in pictures
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Find great photos of Payton happenings at Gallery 34. It is continually updated.
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payton alumni
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Please go to
www.wpcp.org/alumni for current news on Payton Alumni Association activities.
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share stories and ideas for this newsletter
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Please send us current Payton news to share with other Payton families. Here are the submission guidelines:
Less is more -- 200 words or less works best in an e-newsletter. If that's not enough room to tell the whole story, include a phone number, email address, or web link to give our readers more details. Send text as a Word attachment or type it into the body of your email.
Include a picture or two if you have them; send pictures as .jpg attachments, do not embed them in your Word document.
All submissions are due the 25th of the preceding month. Send them to: fopnewseditor@gmail.com
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the pptw
newsletter team
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Marla Gross
President, Friends of Payton
Marcia Matalon May
VP, FOP Communications
Deb Hass
Associate Editor
Susan McColgan
Associate Editor
Steve Gallancy
Sports Editor
Barb McHugh
Susan Pearsall
Erin Schertler
Marion Shuck
Jill Wohl
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newsletter
brought to you by friends of payton
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Friends of Payton (FOP)
is a volunteer-run organization that includes all of the parents and guardians of current Payton students. We raise funds and provide volunteer assistance to support Walter Payton College Prep.
Our mission is to enrich educational and extracurricular activities with outside resources to supplement the limited funding allotted to Payton through the public school system.
President
Marla Gross
Executive Vice President
Andrea Mularczyk
VP, Communications
Marcia Matalon May
VP, Fundraising
Candise Cho
Treasurer
Tracey Lowenthal
Assistant Treasurer
Dina Isaacs
Secretary
Lynn Brahin
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walter payton college prep high school
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1034 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
773-534-0034
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CALENDAR
Some details were not available at the time of this issue's publication. Contact the Payton administration with questions: 312-534-0034.
FEBRUARY
2/02 Sophomore Parent Night, 6:30-8PM
2/04 Payton Community Meeting, 6-7PM, Library
2/05 Family Evening at Lookinglass Theater, 7:30PM (see article)
2/06 Wellness Fair, 9:50AM-1PM, Atrium
2/09 Local School Council Meeting, 6-8PM, Library
2/10 FAFSA Completion Night, 6-7:30PM
2/11 Seminar Day
2/13 Winter Formal, 6-10PM, Atrium
2/16 No School, Presidents Day
2/20 WPCP International Travel Expo, 9AM-1PM, Atrium
2/25 Seminar Day
2/26-27 History Fair, 7:30AM-4PM, Atrium
2/28 Parents Night Out, 7-9:30PM
MARCH
03/3 ACT, (time, location TBD)
03/04 Sweetness Day
03/04 Payton Community Meeting, 6:15-7PM, Library
03/09 Local School Council Meeting, 6-8PM, Library
03/11 Seminar Day
03/13 CPS Best Buddies Prom, 2-7PM, Atrium
03/18 Musical: Into the Woods, 6PM, Recital Hall
03/19-21 Musical: Into the Woods, 6PM, Recital Hall
03/25 Seminar Day
03/27 Pom-Pon Showcase, 6-8PM, Recital Hall
*PLEASE NOTE: Throughout the year, the Payton calendar may differ from the online Chicago Public Schools calendar. For the Payton calendar, please click here.
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 A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
2015: We're Off and Running
Dear Payton Parents and Guardians,
I hope this finds you and your family thriving! Payton continues to be a harbinger of dynamic energy, where our 4Cs - courage, compassion, character, and curiosity - are being honed and activated each day:
-The Winter Choir, Band, and inaugural Dance Concerts were very well-performed and well-attended.
-Twenty of our Payton Players and three teachers attended the Illinois High School Theater Festival in Champaign, where students enveloped themselves in a range of workshops.
-Chicago's Lookingglass Theater is so kind to again host a house full of Payton students and families at the Feb. 5 performance of Alice. All proceeds go to support Payton's Visual and Performing Arts Department. Come join us for a wonderful evening!
-Congratulations to Katie Gallegos (Spanish Department) and Mario Ortiz (Counseling Department) who each earned their National Board Certifications.
-Congratulations to Lev Kendrick (SR) for being named an Intel Award semifinalist for his paper: "On the Lower Central Series Quotients of a Quotient of a Free Algebra." He also had his paper "Young Graphs" published in December.
-Congratulations to Camila Giraldo (JR), who has been selected from a city-wide pool of applicants to serve on the CEO's Student Advisory Council. Camila will meet regularly with CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett to address a range of matters of import to students.
-34 cheers to the Payton Debate Teams of Meg Young (SR)/Matt McColgan (JR) and Lenny Brahin (JR)/Luisa Cusick (JR), who have won multiple bids to the National Tournament of Champions!
-Kudos to Katie Gallegos who was successful in securing a $20,000 grant to support summer global travel opportunities for Payton students. Application information is available on the Payton website.
-Payton's hard-working, creative, and athletic Poms Team won the city championship!
Thanks to the many Payton families who are hosting our visitors from Beijing and Taiwan in early February, and bon voyage to our students and faculty who are heading to South Africa to establish a partnership with the African leadership Academy in Johannesburg.
The beehive of activity continues...and it is a joy and honor to be a part of this community.
Thank you for all that you are and for all that you do,
Tim Devine, Principal
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A MESSAGE FROM THE LSC
Dear Payton Community Members, After conducting a rigorous and careful evaluation process that included consideration of input from parents, teachers, staff, students, and community members, Payton's Local School Council (LSC) voted on January 26, 2015 to offer current principal Tim Devine a new four-year contract. The LSC is thrilled to announce that Mr. Devine enthusiastically accepted that contract offer. Accordingly, Mr. Devine will continue as Payton's principal through June 30, 2019.
The LSC believes that Mr. Devine has provided Payton with strong and effective school leadership, overseen the growth of Payton's commitment to excellence in education, and inspired Payton students, faculty, and staff with his dedication, compassion, and integrity.
With Mr. Devine's continued guidance, we are confident that Payton will enjoy even greater successes in the years to come.
Walter Payton Local School Council
Kaarina Salovaara, Chair
Jeanne Lamar, Vice Chair
Aaron Weiss, Secretary
Gaute Grindheim, FOIA/OMA Officer
Lucian Black
Joe Dusek
Claudia Giraldo
Ed Marshall
Ty Mulroy
Molly Spooner
Etienne Veber
Lori Yokoyama
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 Payton Community News
PARTICIPATE:
Feb. 2: Sophomore College Parents' Night; Spirit Wear Sale
Feb. 4: Payton Community Meeting, 6:15PM. Find out what's happening around Payton from Principal Tim Devine. Fundraising Team will meet afterward.
Feb. 28: Parents' Night Out, 7PM. Join other Payton parents and guardians for an informal potluck. At the home of Ed and Renata Seward, 6437 N. Nokomis Avenue, Chicago. Bring a dish to share, we provide the rest.
VOLUNTEER:
Feb. 2: Spirit Wear sellers for Sophomore Parent College Night.
Feb. 28: Parents' Night Out. Come early to help set up, bring supplies or stay a few minutes late to clean up!
Mar. 2: Spirit Wear sellers and parent guides needed for Newly Admitted Student event.
Mar. 4: Sweetness Day. Sign up to chaperone a group of Payton students on this service day. Some sites require additional adults, so let us know if you can help out.
Now until Mar. 28: Gala Planning! We would welcome your help with a number of jobs, big and small, including some on the day of the Stars Under the Skyline Gala.
Now: Looking for a person experienced in creating mail merges from Excel to assist with year-end tax letters. Email treasurer@friendslofpayton.com if you're able to help with this project.
Click here to let us know how you can help with any of these events.
DONATE:
Watch for the invitation to Stars Under the Skyline, this year's gala. We hope everyone will join us on Sat. Mar. 28.
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 CLASS OF 2015
Important Dates for Grizzly Seniors & Families
May 4-8: Tickets for Senior Prom go on sale during all lunch periods and after seminar. Tickets will not be sold after these dates. All senior debts must be paid in advance of buying senior prom tickets. May 18: All seniors may buy additional graduation tickets for $10 each (no limit) starting on May 18. See Ms. Mowery in the DL Lab during all lunch periods and enrichments. Seniors will receive 5 free tickets at graduation practice; seniors do not need a ticket for themselves. May 22 - Senior Prom at the Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Place, 6-11PM. Dinner will be served promptly at 7PM. Stuart-Rodgers will take photo portraits; order forms will be available in the main office on the counter. May 27 - Senior Luncheon will take place from 12:30-2:30PM. Dress is business casual dress; seniors meet at Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie St. (no transportation is provided); this is a seniors-only event. Jun. 4: Senior Awards Assembly in the Recital Hall at Payton during the enrichment period, 2:45-3:30PM. All parents and guardians are welcome. Students who have attended the full school day will receive yearbooks after the ceremony.
Jun. 5: Graduation practice will take place in the recital hall at Payton during the enrichment period, 2:45-3:30PM; 5 graduation tickets and graduation robes will be distributed only to those students who have turned in a signed commencement guidelines form and have attended the full school day. Seniors do not need a graduation ticket for themselves.
Jun. 8: Graduation at the Moody Church (1635 N. LaSalle St.) 4-5:30PM. Students arrive at 2:30PM and guests are seated at 3:30PM. Tickets for graduation are distributed on June 5, as described above.
Jun. 9: Diplomas can be picked up and robes must be returned at Payton between 2-3:30PM ONLY. All fees must be paid and robes must be returned before students receive a diploma. A late fee will apply for robes returned after the designated time.
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 SHOW YOUR GRIZZLY COLORS
Payton Spirit Wear:
On Sale Now
Get your Grizzly swag at the Payton school store. All sales benefit our Diverse Learners, as well as other Payton programs. Spirit Wear is a great way to strengthen our community and show our Payton Pride! The school store is open every Fri. during lunch, 11AM-1PM. There are also two upcoming evening sales: Feb. 2 from 5:30-6:30PM (Sophomore Parent College Night) and Mar. 2 (Admitted Students Night). Thanks to all Payton families, teachers, engineers, security team, staff, and administrators for supporting our school store through Spirit Wear purchases. |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Sweetness Day Parent Volunteers Still Needed!
Plans are underway for Payton's 6th Annual Sweetness Day, Wed. Mar. 4. This day of service honors Walter "Sweetness" Payton's strong community involvement and gives our students, teachers, staff, and administrators a way to work closely together on a shared goal outside of their day-to-day routines. Whether it is working with young children, elderly adults, or cancer survivors, Sweetness Day connects the incredible people who spend their days at Payton to the incredible people who live, work, and play beyond our school's walls.
Parents and guardians can be a part of Sweetness Day by helping to identify community needs and service sites ahead of time, or by serving as chaperones on the big day. We need organizations that can accommodate 25 wonderful students for a few hours of service. To participate in this school tradition of community service, please send an email to FOPCommunications@gmail.com, or contact Assistant Principal Michele Washington.
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 PAYTON ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Grizzlies Going Green
The Payton Environmental Club is dedicated to the greening of Payton and inspiring students to go green at home. Its ambitious initiatives include recycling, composting, renewable energy, and art projects using recyclable materials in conjunction with the "Don't Trash That" Club. Throughout the year, the club also hosts workdays that consist of cleaning local parks and the school.
The Environmental Club is responsible for the vermicomposting (worm composting) collection bin in the lunchroom. Food waste collected during lunch is added to the worm bins in Payton's greenhouse. The club also works to educate students on what materials are compostable. In 2010, the Environmental Club received a grant from Climate Cycle, which allowed them to purchase and install solar panels on the southwest corner of the building. The solar panels provide some electricity to the school and we track how much energy is saved each month. Currently club members are making a tree sculpture from used plastic water bottles, which keeps bottles out of the trash. They are also creating cut outs of large predatory birds to tape on the school's atrium windows to prevent small bids from flying into the glass, which had become a big problem at Payton.
Be on the lookout for Environmental Club activities in conjunction with Earth Day this spring. The club meets every Fri. during enrichment in Room 124. For more information contact Ms. Hassan (amulrey@cps.edu). Join the revolution and become part of the Green Grizzlies!
Club Update: The Payton Art Club
Exciting news for the Artists Anonymous Club! Payton seniors Maisie Anrod, Sunny Chiu, Jonathan Rodriguez, Anne Rogers, and junior Susan McDougal, had their proposal, Planar Puffin, accepted in this year's teen competition at Chicago Snow Days 2015, at Navy Pier from Feb. 3 - Feb. 7 at 2PM. The artists will attempt to carve a 4' x 4' x 6' block of compacted snow into a puffin. Come out to cheer them on!
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 PAYTON PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Spring Parents Night Out: Feb. 28
Come on out for Payton's Spring Parents Night Out on Sat. Feb. 28 from 7-9:30PM at the home of Ed and Renata Seward, 6437 N. Nokomis Avenue, Chicago. Parents Nights Out are informal potluck dinners hosted by Payton families. They are for parents and guardians only - no kids! Please bring a dish to share (appetizer, entrée or dessert). BYOB. Everything else is provided.
Contact Marcia May at marciamay477@gmail.com or 312-919-0020 if you want to volunteer to help with set up or clean up, or if you would like bring party supplies. Hope to see you there! |
FOP Fundraising
Be a Star in Our Skyline: The FOP Annual Fundraising Gala is fast approaching and we are looking for support in securing items to add to our auction line up. Does your family have a holiday home that you could donate for a week's vacation? How about Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawk, or Sox tickets? Why not ask your favorite restaurant to support Payton by donating a gift certificate? Or ask your gym to donate a month's membership or personal training sessions. Have you seen a great show? Let the theatre know that ticket donations, or gala program ads, will get the word out to the Payton community. Click here for a donor form, here for ad/sponsor forms.
Invitations to the Stars Under the Skyline Gala will be in the mail soon. Sounds of Sweetness and Pieces of Perfection will kick off the evening. Thank you for your efforts to date and please keep Gala auction needs in mind when out and about.
To volunteer, send an email to FOPfundraising@gmail.com and join us at the next fundraising meeting on Wed. Feb. 4, following the Payton Community Meeting.
Mark your calendar: Sat. Mar. 28 at 6PM at The Montgomery Club!
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 COUNSELING CORNER
My Voice, My School Survey
The Payton Counseling Department has emailed students and families about the upcoming My Voice, My School survey being conducted by CPS and the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research (CCSR). The survey asks students about their school experiences. This information is critical to the development of school improvement plans. All student responses are confidential and no students are identified in reports generated as a result of the survey. Click here for more information about the survey. To read the city-wide results of last year's survey, click here.
The Payton Counseling Dept. and administration appreciate your support in encouraging students to complete this important survey.
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 FINE ARTS
Music News and
Upcoming Events
The Payton Concert Band is working diligently on music for the upcoming CPS Band & Orchestra contest on Sat. Apr. 25 and the Spring Concert on Fri. May 15. Our Concert Choir and Intermediate Choir are working diligently to represent Payton at the All-City Contest on Sat. Mar. 21. Each group will sing two contrasting pieces and then sight-read. The contest provides excellent feedback for both students and directors and an opportunity to hear other groups. Good luck to all!
The show has been cast and rehearsal schedule set for "Into the Woods". Mark your calendars to come see this amazing piece on Mar. 18-21 at 6PM in the Payton Recital Hall....and yes, we picked the show long before we knew about the movie!
There will be a collaborative musical treat from our singing Grizzlies and alumni at the annual Friends of Payton Gala on Sat. Mar. 28. Be sure to get your tickets and continue supporting our students. It's sure to be a great time had by all!
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 WINTER SPORTS
Grizzly Athletes Finish Strong Seasons
Girls' Basketball: The Lady Grizzlies were undefeated through January, winning their conference with a record of 14-0. During their last conference games against Chicago Academy of Math and Science and Douglass, Coach Greenberg marked his 100th career game victory. Advancing to the CPS Playoffs, the girls' streak ended against the very tough South Shore International HS.
Coming up: Senior Night game at Payton Fri. Feb. 6 and a rescheduled Principal's Cup Game vs. Northside College Prep on Feb. 11, before advancing to Regional competition. Come out and cheer this amazing team on to more victories. Go Grizzlies!
Boys Bowling: Grizzly bowlers were on a roll this year, finishing second in their conference and racking up a record of 16-5 in dual meet play. The team advanced to Regionals where it finished 6th, and qualified 3 individuals for Sectional competition: juniors Brandon Taylor, Callen McDonell, and Jack McDonell. In CPS City Championship play, the Grizzlies made it all the way to finals, finishing 4th in the city, improving over last year's 8th place showing.
Coach Jim Kurotsuchi expects even greater things from a young team that also saw strong performances from sophomores: Andrew Annulis, Filip Slusarczyk, and Joe Walsh.
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 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
International Expo Feb. 20
Trips & Exchanges:
Payton-Beijing No. 4 Exchange:
Payton hosts 18 students and 2 teachers from our sister school, Beijing No. 4, from Feb. 1-7. Payton students and faculty will travel to Beijing in April.
Payton South Africa Trip: Eighteen students and 4 faculty members are traveling to South Africa for an unforgettable learning adventure from Jan. 28-Feb. 8.
Payton Students Eligible for $20,000 in Global Navigator Scholarships
On behalf of donor Sheron Long and the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Global Connections is delighted to announce that Payton has been selected to participate in the 2014-15 Global Navigator Scholarships. These awards earmark $20,000 for Payton students to study abroad during the summer!
The scholarships are intended to open the world to students, help them navigate across languages, connect with other cultures, and develop global competencies to thrive in today's interconnected world. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who elect to apply will be considered based on merit and need. Programs range from 3 to 4 weeks and include language/cultural immersion, community service, and varied academic programs.
Early deadline is Feb. 10 (students will receive a free Lonely Planet guidebook). Regular application deadline is Mar. 1. Payton's dedicated CIEE contact is Marianne Rubin (1-800-331-1567). Click here for website.
Youth Leadership Program with Japan & South Korea
WorldChicago will host an all-female delegation of high school students from Japan and South Korea this Aug. for a program on Entrepreneurship, specifically relating to business, environmental protection, and technology. WorldChicago is recruiting six Chicago-area female students to participate in the exchange in Chicago alongside their international students. It will be a "day camp" style experience where the Chicago students join their peers in the program every day, approximately 9AM- 5PM. Activities are a mix of meetings with experts and other youth groups, hands-on workshops, volunteer activities, and cultural outings. All international students speak English. Application deadline is Feb. 11. Eligibility: Open to female students ages 15-17. Prior knowledge of Japanese or Korean not required, but interest in the regions/languages a bonus. Priority given to applicants who are also host families.
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