8th Graders Return for Book Signing Day
On July 9th, the 2009 graduated 8th graders may return to the school to participate in a yearbook signing session between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The CD's of the 8th Grade promotion ceremony video will also be distributed at this time. Please contact Nikki at the front desk with questions or concerns.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT SESSION
Just a reminder that all students in current grades K though 7 are required to attend our Summer Enrichment Session from July 6th through July 24th. Like last year, the students' days will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m. if the student is staying for lunch. If the student is not eating lunch here, they will be dismissed at 11:30. Because of the shortened days, we kindly ask that you refrain from deviating from the regular pick up times so there is not undue disruption to learning time and the students will be able to get the most out of our summer program.
This year our theme is "Math Will Shine in 2009!"
MANDATORY ORIENTATION & REGISTRATION
This summer, we will have two separate events that all parents of 21st Century Preparatory School students are required to attend. Please note that a parent's attendance at the orientation must occur prior to coming to a registration session. Please click on the links below for each flyer for the details of each event for both new and returning families.
Orientation Flyer Registration Flyer
SCHOOL SPIRIT HELPERS / RAFFLE WINNERS
Please click on the above heading to view a note from the PTO
TEACHER OF THE MONTH - MAY 2009
Mrs. Linda Franz, our PK-4 teacher has been recognized as Teacher of the Month for May. This is Mrs. Franz's first year at 21st CPS and she has done a remarkable job with our youngest students.
VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH -MAY 2009
Again we have an outstanding couple, our parents Tom and Heather Goettl, as our Volunteers of the Month. They helped out not only Ms. Houghton's kindergarten homeroom with special projects, but the entire kindergarten team with their needs throughout the school year. Thanks for of all your help and support, Mr. & Mrs. Goettl!
The Students of the Month for May 2009 are:
Kameelah Muhammad - 8th Grader
Kiera Morgan (PK4),Lazavion Drane (K), Lillian Conley (1st), McKayla Righi (2nd), Jhamyne Zimmerman (3rd), Mya Rios (4th), Alyssa Marquez (5th), Kyle Swiggett (6th), Diamond Smith (7th), Kameelah Muhammad (8th) Congratulations!
21st CPS LIBRARY DEDICATED TO
DR. JOHN P. KEATING, CHANCELLOR
On July 9th, 2008, John P. Keating, Chancellor of UW-Parkside, Kenosha, WI was honored for his role and dedication in making the 21st Century Preparatory School a reality and a success.
Board President, Greg Anderegg. assists Dr. John (Jack) Keating in the unveiling of his portrait which now permanently hangs in the 21st Century Preparatory School's library.
21st Century Becomes Energy Star School Challenge Participant
Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton announced that 21st Century Preparatory School District in Racine has accepted the Lt. Governor’s Energy Star School Challenge, a commitment to reduce energy consumption by ten percent.
“School districts are true leaders when it comes to energy efficiency,” Lawton said. “Tight budgets demand it. I am proud that the leaders of 21st Century Preparatory School District have accepted the challenge to be better stewards of taxpayer dollars and of the environment.
We are excited about becoming an Energy Star School Challenge district,” said 21st Century Preparatory Superintendent Robert Morelan. “Not only will we reap the financial benefit of saving dollars that would be committed to funding our energy costs, but also engaging our school to become more environmentally responsible. The Lieutenant Governor’s initiative is providing us with an opportunity for our students, staff, and parents to take an active role in conserving our natural resources. This is a positive step in the right direction and we look forward to the challenge of meeting and exceeding a 10% energy savings this coming school year. With the savings in energy costs, we intend to redirect these dollars into instructional programs for students.”
FROM OUR PHOTO ARCHIVES:
The Honorable Rod Paige, then United States Secretary of Education, participated in the grand opening ceremony of the 21st CPS back in November 2002. Secretary Paige toured our school and stated that of all the schools that he had visited across the nation, 21st Century Preparatory School provided the most technology-rich learning enrivronment to support student achievement.
Fund Raisers
Box Tops for Education - Remember, each Box top is worth $.10 to the school! The maximum amount any school can earn per year is $20,000 - so let's see how close we can get!! Start saving them up during the summer for next year's contests between homerooms and get a start on winning a special treat from the PTO!
Don't forget that you can help raise more fundraising dollars for our school all year long by signing up for the "We Care" program at Pick N Save supermarkets. Our account code number is 860775.