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Clemente Family Update 5/3/2024
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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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The purpose of the study is to LEARN FROM STUDENTS:
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● How you feel taking student experience surveys;
● How to support teachers to make sense of survey data;
● How can you partner with teachers to make changes in
classrooms; and
● What roles can you play – with teachers, school leaders,
district leaders, or other students – in efforts to use
student experience data to improve classroom learning
conditions.
Who is eligible:
● CPS students in grades 6-12
Compensation:
● Students will receive a $20 gift card for
participating in a 45-60 minute interview
Reach out to:
Principal Morales - DMorales@cps.edu
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Register clicking here:
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How to register? Scan QR code or click the blue letters:
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¿Cómo me anoto? Puede escanear con la cámara de su teléfono inteligente los códigos QR arriba en el volante o puede hacer clic en las siguientes letras azules:
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Para el taller de Como enfrentar y prevenir comportamientos basados en los prejuicios: https://bit.ly/student-protections (en espanol el 14 de mayo y en inglés el 21 de mayo)
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Las clases gratis de inglés son para todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad
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Comenzarán la semana del 20 de mayo y duran 3 meses en Clemente
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Dos días a la semana de 9am1pm. Los días dependen de su nivel.
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Comience desde CERO u otros niveles.
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Inscríbase por teléfono llamando al 773-534-4041
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In MYP English II, students are working hard on their summative for our unit on Housing Inequality. During this unit, students have productively struggled to analyze A Raisin in the Sun in relation to the historical context of the play. Now, to demonstrate their learning, students are turning their eyes on the play as a whole. For this summative, students must develop a claim and use evidence from the text and outside sources to support their reasoning. It’s a tough task, but they can do it!
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DP/CP Exams begin this week for Clemente DP/CP Seniors! Exams conclude the two year courses for our DP/CP Seniors. Any student that receives a final score of a four or above will earn college credit within the state of Illinois! Students sitting for exams received an individualized test schedule email on 4/26. Please reach out to Ms. Cales at aklappa-cal@cps.edu if you have any questions.
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FAFSA Completion Day - Monday, May 6th
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: School Library
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We are pleased to announce that district support will be available this Monday to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is a graduation requirement. Completing the FAFSA is a crucial step in making your education affordable, and we aim to get all our students DONE with this requirement.
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Parental Participation Needed:
The FAFSA process requires details that parents may have at hand. It is important that parents participate in this process to ensure all information is accurate and complete.
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- A copy of the 2022 Tax Return (if available)
- Social Security Number (if applicable)
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Assistance will be available throughout the day. We highly encourage all parents to attend with their students to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Let's work together to secure your future through education!
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Friday May 3rd - Decision Day 2024! Are your slides done?
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Friday May 3rd - Six Flags Grad Nite!
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Info: Seniors attending this event should arrive at Clemente by 8pm to check-in. Pay for your ticket by May 1st. (Students received an email if they have to pay) There are no more tickets at this time. Students may contact HMBUSCH@CPS.EDU If they want to get on a waiting list. (No guarantee there will be a ticket available) The event is: 8pm-4am. Students must arrange a ride home.
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Saturday May 18th - PROM!
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Prom will be MAY 18, 2024
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HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE
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2233 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. 6-11PM
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Make sure you know where this venue is, where the parking is, and do not forget your tickets.
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Monday May 20th - SENIOR GRADES GO INTO GRADEBOOK
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This is the day that everything you have worked for matters. All senior teachers will be entering your final grades for Semester 2. You must be passing your classes, have both of your service learning projects submitted, and all other graduation requirements completed by this day. Counselors will be meeting with seniors on May 21-23 to confirm any missing items. You should spend this week clearing up student accounts, and checking that all of your graduation requirements are cleared for graduation.
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Friday May 24th - GRADUATION PRACTICE #1 (REQUIRED) & ALL SENIOR FEES SHOULD BE PAID.
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This is graduation practice. We go over what it means to graduate, the ceremony and procedures, seating assignments, and we practice the procession.. If you are absent during graduation practices, you may be excluded from the graduation ceremony. Reach out to AP Ellis or Dean B for any concerns.
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Tuesday May 28-Friday May 31st - (REQUIRED) Senior Week. Graduation practices, events, senior picnic, t-shirts, cap and gown and tickets. Plan on being present in school this entire week. A schedule for senior week will be released when administration reviews and approves it.
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WHAT ARE SENIORS DOING IN CLASS?
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MUSIC: In music, students have spent several weeks creating recordings with the Broadcasting Department in the Pocast room. Students have also been working on Piano and Guitar in class.
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ENGLISH IV: Seniors are working on the Handmaids Tale (novel), they are analyzing the text and exploring the themes and how they connect to a secondary text.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE: Students are working on a Http://www.code.org assignment that asks them to code a program to solve mazes. This skill teaches students to be able to problem-solve and foundations of programming.
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May 18 Prom Hyatt Regency 2233 S. King Dr. 6PM-11PM
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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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Want to learn more about Purdue University Northwest? Join us April 27 at Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.
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You can also enjoy close connections with faculty, nearly 60 student organizations and 20 athletic teams on two student-centered campuses.
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