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2009 - 2010 Parent Satisfaction Survey Disney II Magnet Elementary decided to carry out its annual Internet survey of parents to gather feedback on parent satisfaction with the school across several elements including school programs, curriculum, faculty/staff, and leadership. Results will be used to identify opportunity areas and develop strategies to address issues identified.

TECH 2010 On May 6, 2010 Disney II attended TECH 2010 at the State Capitol Building in Springfield, IL. Second grade students Eileen Deane, Rhue McEvoy and Margaux Van Allen represented our school and showcased the Immigration Story projects they completed with Mr. Cercone, Ms. Rollings and Ms. Benko. The students demonstrated to State Senator Iris Y. Martinez, business leaders, and Illinois citizens how technology is being used at Disney II to create exciting classroom learning environments.

PTA News Illinois education budget is in crisis, and as many of you know, saving my kids' education has motivated me to act. If you've already written or phoned your legislators, thank you! Please keep it going! Here's a brief round-up of what is going on and/or ways you can get involved:

Principal for the day photographs.

Entry Procedures We would like to remind our families that with the warmer weather, students will line up daily at 8:20am outside the main entrance. In case of inclement weather, students can enter the building at 8:20am. Students can also enter the building from 8:10am to 8:25am to make lunch arrangements for school lunch and then go back outside. Students with home lunch should not enter the building prior to 8:25 am.

New Lunch Payment and Collection Procedures We would like to notify you of new procedures for collecting payments for school lunch. It will be effective after Spring Break, starting on April 5, 2010. It is our goal to eliminate use of instructional time for this purpose. Our lunchroom staff will set up a table outside the lunchroom from 8:10am to 8:25am daily.

SIPAAA Parent Meeting March 11, 2010 A school improvement plan created by each Chicago public school that identifies the school’s strengths, concerns, and priority areas for improvements. The action plan described in the SIPAAA, supported by the school’s funds, is implemented and adjusted over a two-year period.

Chicago Public Schools FY 2011 Budget Briefing Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Ron Huberman is outlining steps the District is taking to cope with its financial challenges. View the latest budget news and presentations here.

2009 / 2010 Fall Fund Drive We invite you and your family to help us fund the Extended Day by making a donation to the Disney II PTA’s Fall Fund Drive: Extended Day = Building a Stronger Future for our Children.

Disney II has been selected to participate in TECH 2010 Disney II has been selected to send a team of three second graders to participate in TECH 2010 on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the State Capitol Building in Springfield! Approximately 100 schools from throughout the state have been selected to participate. Through the second grade team’s demonstration at TECH 2010, the students will be key technology ambassadors to the legislators who serve Disney II.

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