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Clemente Family Update 5/24/2024
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This year marks a significant milestone in the journey of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, our 50th anniversary. As we reflect on half a century of educational excellence, community involvement, and personal development, we pay homage to our namesake, Roberto Clemente, whose legacy of compassion, integrity, and dedication inspires our mission and values.
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Roberto Clemente was not just a legendary baseball player; he was a humanitarian and a beacon of hope and resilience for many. His commitment to helping others and advocating for equality and justice resonates with the core values we instill in our students. At Roberto Clemente Community Academy, we strive to embody Clemente's spirit by nurturing a culture of empathy, service, and excellence in all our endeavors.
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Our school's success over the past 50 years has been profoundly influenced by the vibrant community and dedicated partners that surround us. We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from unity. Local businesses, organizations, and families have been instrumental in providing the support and resources necessary to create enriching learning experiences for our students. These partnerships reflect our shared commitment to uplifting every student and ensuring they have the opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.
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The heart of Roberto Clemente Community Academy lies in our hardworking and dedicated staff. Teachers, administrators, and support staff pour their passion and expertise into creating a nurturing and challenging environment for our students. Their unwavering dedication is evident in the personalized attention and encouragement they provide to each student, fostering a love for learning and a desire to excel.
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Our students, with their diverse talents and aspirations, are the essence of our school. They bring life, energy, and creativity into our classrooms and the community. Celebrating their achievements, whether academic, artistic, or athletic, fills us with pride and optimism for the future they will help shape.
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As we celebrate this 50th anniversary, we look back with gratitude for the journey thus far and forward with excitement to the future we will build together. Our commitment to embodying the spirit of Roberto Clemente, nurturing strong community ties, and fostering the growth of our dedicated staff and talented students remains unwavering.
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We invite our community, partners, alumni, and friends to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion. Together, we will continue to make Roberto Clemente Community Academy a place where students not only achieve academic excellence but also grow as compassionate and dedicated individuals, ready to make a positive impact in the world.
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Here's to 50 years of excellence, and to many more to come!
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Device Return Information
- Continuing 1:1 Program: We are thrilled to announce the success of our 1:1 device program! As previously communicated, students in grades 9-11 will keep their assigned devices throughout their high school career.
- Option to Keep Devices Over Summer: Students have the option to keep their devices over the summer. This allows for continuous access to technology for summer coursework and email communication.
- Returning Devices (if desired): If you choose not to keep your device over the summer, please return it to Room 300 by June 3rd.
If a Device is Lost or Stolen (Grades 9-11):
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- Report Immediately: Notify Luis as soon as possible.
- File a Police Report: A police report must be filed to document the loss or theft.
- Submit Documentation: Bring a copy of the police report to Room 300 for further assistance.
- Collection Start Date: Chromebook collection will begin on May 24th.
- Device Deactivation: All senior Chromebooks will be disabled at the end of the day on May 23rd. Please ensure you have backed up any important documents or data before this date.
- Sticker Removal and Cleaning: Please remove any stickers and clean your device before returning it. Devices should be returned with the CPS tag and your student name tag intact.
- Charger Return: Both the Chromebook and its charger must be returned together. Missing chargers will result in a $60 fee added to your student fees.
- Fees for Non-Return: Failure to return the Chromebook will incur a $250 charge.
- Lost or Stolen Devices: If your Chromebook has been lost or stolen, file a police report and submit it to Mr. Luis Salgado in room 300 before May 24th.
- Graduation Practice Device Collection: I will be available in the auditorium on the morning before graduation practices to collect devices. Returning your device on this day will ensure you avoid any fees.
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Teen Ambassador Program - $2,500 scholarship
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I hope you are finishing up all of the requirements for graduation! Meet with your counselor to make sure you are not in the RED and that you qualify to graduate!
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Friday we will begin graduation practice, here is the schedule. If anything changes, I will update you.
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Friday May 24: Graduation practice @ Auditorium. (Required 8:30am), laptop return (do not forget) Pay your Fees!
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If you are a part of CTE, DP, ROTC, Global Glimpse, your instructors have your cords/stoles and will pass them out.
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Tuesday May 28: Graduation Practice (required), locker cleanout, Pay your Fees!
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Wednesday May 29: Graduation practice @ the venue 10-12 (required), Pay your Fees! Need CTA Card to go to venue.
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Thursday May 30: Final graduation practice (required), Pay your Fees!
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Friday May 31: Pay your fees, cap & gown & ticket pickup in the morning, Senior Picnic, Open Gym, Cap Decorating
(7 graduation tickets) Your student account balance needs to be paid and a balance of $0 before you may receive your cap, gown, and tickets. Please see the main office if you have any questions.
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Monday June 3: Graduation. Doors open to students about 4pm. Doors open at 5pm to the public, and will briefly close at 5:55pm to begin the graduation procession. Graduation Ceremony begins at 6pm.
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Address: 3400 W. Division Street. There is a parking lot and street parking. Please no loud noisemakers & balloons, please leave those in your vehicle.
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If students or parents have questions or concerns about the schedule or in general, please feel free to contact Dmorales@cps.edu (Principal), or TNEllis@cps.edu (Assistant Principal) with any questions.
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Hola mayores!
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¡Espero que estés completando todos los requisitos para la graduación!
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El viernes de la próxima semana comenzaremos la práctica de graduación, aquí está el horario.
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Si algo cambia, lo actualizaré.
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Viernes 24 de mayo: Práctica de graduación @ Auditorio. (Obligatorio 8:30am), devolución de laptop (no lo olvides)
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(fin de semana de 3 días)
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Martes 28 de mayo: Práctica de graduación (obligatoria), limpieza de casilleros
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Miércoles 29 de mayo: Práctica de graduación en el lugar (requerido)
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Jueves 30 de mayo: Práctica final de graduación (requerido), Paga tus Cuotas
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Viernes 31 de mayo: Pague sus tarifas, toga y birrete y recogida de boletos por la mañana, picnic para personas mayores y gimnasio abierto
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Lunes 3 de junio: Graduación. Las puertas se abren a los estudiantes alrededor de las 4 p.m.
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Las puertas se abren al público a las 5:00 p. m. y se cerrarán brevemente a las 5:55 p. m. para comenzar la procesión de graduación. La ceremonia de graduación comienza a las 6 p.m.
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Dirección: 3400 W. Division Street. Hay un estacionamiento y estacionamiento en la calle. Por favor, no hagas ruidos fuertes ni globos, déjalos en tu vehículo.
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Si los estudiantes o padres tienen preguntas o inquietudes sobre el horario o en general, no duden en comunicarse con Dmorales@cps.edu (director) o TNEllis@cps.edu (subdirector) si tienen alguna pregunta.
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May 29 Graduation Practice 11AM-12:30PM (@ New Life Covenant Church)
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June 3 Graduation (New Life Covenant Church) 6PM-8PM
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