Let's Make A Difference in Our Youth lives"House by House and Block by Block"

Young Black Basketball Star Advised to

"Get Out of Chicago" Before His Death

Former CPS hoops star killed in shooting

BY MICHAEL LANSU, MICHAEL O'BRIEN and STEFANO ESPOSITO

July 26, 2012

A former Chicago Public High School basketball star was shot and killed on the Far South Side Thursday evening, just months before finally achieving his goal of playing Division I college basketball.

Michael Haynes, 22, was shot dead while trying to break up a fight over a stolen necklace near his home, said his cousin Kandice Blouin, 25.Police said he was shot in the wrist, chest and lower back about 5:10 p.m. in the 11600 block of South Vincennes Avenue.

Haynes' basketball career involved a number of destinations. In May he committed to Iona College in New York and it looked like his dream of playing Division I basketball was finally coming true.

"I know he had just signed with Iona. He talked with my son [former Duke player Sean Dockery] last week and Sean told him he should get out of Chicago as soon as he could."

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Chicago Public Library "Whitney Young Branch"

CALLING ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN

HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL

GET A HEALTHY HEAD START!

Date:  August 9, 2012

Time:  6:00pm.

Find out what needs to be done

medically for children returning to

school in the fall.  Shots, Physicals,

Test, Screenings, Preschool,

Kindergarten up to age 6, Entering

the State of Illinois for the first time at

any grade level, Entering

Kindergarten, 6th or 9th grade (ages

5, 11, 15 for un-graded programs).

Immunization requirements,

Minimum health requirement forms

and much more!

Presented by
Medical Professionals
sponsored by
Dr. Cassandra Welch

Whitney Young Branch
7901 S. King Drive
Branch Hours:  Monday & Wednesday 10:00am.-6:00pm.
                         Tuesday & Thursday     12:00pm.-8:00pm.
                         Friday & Saturday         9:00am-5:00pm.


Phone:  312 747-0039

Siskel Film Center presents 'The Best of Black Harvest Film Festival'

Join The Best of Black Harvest Film Festival in Your Neighborhood!

The Gene Siskel Film Center has partnered with the Chicago Public Library to present
“The Best of the Black Harvest Film Festival” in local communities,
July 11th – August 15th.

This important expansion provides an opportunity to share with a larger audience
the full range of the Black experience as documented through the lens of a variety
of talented filmmakers. This partnership is funded by Chicago Community Trust.

The Gene Siskel Film Center will bring independent, alternative films to many Chicago
neighborhoods. Attendees can expect to experience a movie theater atmosphere
in their local communities for free. Refreshments Served.

For more information contact http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/

SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY FARMERS MARKET

Opening Day!

July 25th
9 am to 2 pm

The market will be held

EVERY WEDNESDAY

July 25 Thru September 26TH
(Rain or Shine)
at
87th St. & Langley Ave.

Look for....

Purple Crowder Peas       Sweet Corn                 Assorted Peppers
Shelly Beans                   Assorted Greens          Sweet Potatoes
Butter Beans                   Swiss Chard                Gourmet Desserts
Okra                                Watermelons               Homemade Baked Goods
Green Beans                   Tomatoes                     Specialty Teas ......and lots more!

We accept LINK, credit or debit cards and WIC senior coupons.

For more information call (733) 602-4865.

Supported by the ILLinois Department of Human Services  and the City of Chicago,
Rahm Emanuel , Mayor

Seaway Bank And Trust Company KIDSFEST 2012

YOU'RE INVITED

Bring the Family!

• Games & Musice/live DJ
• Refreshments--Kids(up to 13 years)EAT FREE!
• Jumping Jack
• Clown, Balloons & Face Painting
• Book Bag Giveaways (while supplies last!)

Join us!
Saturday, July 28, 2012
11 am to 2pm.
87th Street & Langley Ave.

Nominate One of Our Youth

National Child Awareness Month Ambassador Program

Deadline:

July 29, 2012

Do you know an exceptional teen or young adult with a passion for creating change? Nominate him or her for the National Child Awareness Month Ambassadors Program, a unique opportunity for service-minded youth, ages 16 to 22, to receive support and leadership training as they develop large-scale service projects that positively impact the lives of young people.

Nominations open through July 29, 2012.

Organizations, community leaders and adult mentors may learn more and begin the application process here https://www.wizehive.com/apps/ysa2012NCAM.

The Youth Ambassadors Program kicks off in September – National Child Awareness Month – with a two-day training in Washington, D.C., where Ambassadors will begin planning service projects. With funding, training, and ongoing support from YSA and the Festival of Children Foundation, Youth Ambassadors will return to their home states to mobilize their peers, engage media and public officials, and raise public awareness around issues affecting children.

Fifty-one Youth Ambassadors will be selected – one per state – creating a powerful national network of young people who raise their collective voice in service to other youth.

Youth Ambassadors receive:

• A two-day training in Washington, D.C., September 18-20 (travel, lodging and related expenses included);
• A $1,000 grant from the Festival of Children Foundation to implement a youth-focused service project of his or her choosing;
• Ongoing networking opportunities with other Youth Ambassadors across the country;
• Ongoing training and project support;
• A platform for their cause or issue-area.

Organizations and community groups may nominate youth ages 16 to 22 to represent their state and serve as a Youth Ambassador. Nominees are also asked to complete a short application about their vision for a change-making service project. Nominations are open through July 29, 2012.

For detailed program and eligibility requirements, or to nominate a young person, click here.

[cps_citywide] Counselor/Case Manager @ Bateman ES & Tech

Bateman Elementary is looking for an energetic counselor/case manager for this academic year (candidates who are bilingual in Spanish preferred). If interested, please email Bateman's principal (Dr. Baccellieri) at: phbaccellieri@cps.k12.il.us

--

Efraín Martínez

ESL/Bilingual Coordinator

Newton Bateman Elementary School

plus

Glenview is hiring a middle school Tech Coordinator.

INSTALLED PLANTERS LOCATIONS LISTING

#1        Wendell Smith Elementary School    In front of Family Food Mart                         8000 S. Cottage

             Installed Mother’s Day May 9th, 2010  

            Sponsor - Cottage Grove Planters Society

#2        Pirie Elementary                                  In front of The Cricket Store              8555 S. Cottage

            Installed  July 17, 2010                      

            Sponsor - Chatham Avalon Park Community Council

#3        Ruggles Elementary                            In front of Josephine’s Restaurant       438 E. 79^th St     

            Installed Aug. 23, 2010

            Sponsor - Greater Institutional A.M.E Church - Rev. Walter B. Johnson, Jr.

#4        Tanner Elementary School                  In front of Thrift City Resale Store     8006 S. Cottage          Installed Sept. 6, 2010   

            Sponsor - Devon Financial

#5        Harlan Community Academy H.S.     By Midas Auto Service Experts          8100 S. Cottage

            Installed Sept. 6, 2010

            Sponsor - John M. Harlan Alumni Association, NFP.

#6        Park Manor Elementary                      By William Hughes III                        8435 S. Cottage          Installed  Sept. 9, 2010               Certified Public Accountant

            Sponsor - Devon Financial

#7        Dixon Elementary School                   In front of Currency Exchange           8256 S. Cottage

            Installed  Nov. 11, 2010

            Sponsor - Community Properties- Jerald T. Gary, President

#8        Harold Washington Elementary School                                                         91^st & Cottage

            Installed April 30, 2011

            Sponsor- EKI Electronic Knowledge Interchange, Robert Blackwell, Jr., President

#9        Avalon Park Elementary School                                                                     83^rd & Cottage           

            Installed May 21^st, 2011

            Sponsor – Park 52 Restaurant

#10      McDowell School of International Studies                                                    8357 S. Cottage

            Installed June 7^th, 2011

            Sponsor – Bubbling Brown Sistahs in Red - Red Hat Chapter

#11      Deneen Elementary School                 By Cottage Medical Center                8055 S. Cottage

            Installed June 9^th, 2011

            Sponsor – Current and Retired CPS and Greater Chicagoland Area Educators

#12      Kwame Nkrumah Academy        In front of Josephine’s Restaurant             438 E. 79^th St.             Installed July 7^th, 2011

            Sponsor – Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

#13      Jane A. Neil Elementary School    In front of J.P.E. Daycare                      8625 S. Cottage

            Installed October 8, 2011

           Sponsor – Speech-Language Pathologists-Paraprofessionals of Chicago Public Schools

           and the Greater Chicagoland Area

#14      Arthur Ashe Elementary School    In front of CBA office                            8441 S. Cottage

            Installed April 20, 2012

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#15      Burnside Scholastic Academy    In front of Children’s Village Day Care    9015 S. Cottage          Installed April 20, 2012

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#16      Gillespie Elementary School   In front of Devon Financial                            8256A S. Cottage       Installed May 13, 2012

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#17      Betty Shabazz Academy    On the side of Dat Donuts                                  8249 S. Cottage

            Installed May 13, 2012

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#18      McDade Classical School       In front of Dr. Parker, Foot Clinic                  8601 S. Cottage

            Installed June 2, 2012

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#19      Hirsch High School                 In front of Unemployment office                   8005 S. Cottage

            Installed June 2, 2012

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#20      Fermi Elementary School        In front of Victory Medical Supply                8156 S. Cottage

            Installed July 1, 2012 

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#21      Madison Elementary School   In front of D and Y Food Store                     8200 S. Cottage

            Installed July 1, 2012 

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#22      Revere Elementary School      In front of The Obituary Store                       8248 S. Cottage

            Installed July 1, 2012 

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

#23      Schmid Elementary School     On the 90^th St. side of Burnside Service Ctr.    800 E. 90^th St

            Installed July 1, 2012 

            Sponsor – 2011 PEPSI “Refresh Everything” Project Grant awarded to the Cottage Grove

            Planters Society

[cps_citywide] Effects of SB7 collective bargaining provisions being felt in CTU vs. CPS negotia

Chicago Reporter: Effects of SB7 collective bargaining provisions being felt in CTU vs. CPS negotiations

BY YANA KUNICHOFF - CHICAGO REPORTER/ CHICAGO NOW | 07/20/2012

http://www.ctunet.com/blog/chicago-reporter-effects-of-sb7-collective-bargaining-provisions-being-felt-in-ctu-vs-cps-negotiations

[cps_citywide] Type 04 Needed ASAP

Fulton School is in need of a teacher.

Type 04 and Head Start Experience

The candidate has to posses and ESL endorsement by 2014.

National Board is preferred, but not required.

Cherie Novak

Principal

Robert Fulton Elementary School

773-535-9000

canovak@cps.k12.il.us

Dr. John Kugler
City-Wide Field Representative
Chicago Teachers Union, Local 16

CPS_citywide] Technology Teacher Position Opening (Westinghouse)

Oracle Technology Teacher Position Opening | George Westinghouse College Prep High School

Westinghouse has been open 3 years and serve approximately 1100 students.

The position is full-time. In addition to the appropriate high school level certifications, and applicants must have a mininmum of Oracle Database Design/SQL experience with knowlegde of Oracle Java or Oracle PL/SQL;

Candidates should reference the following documents for additional CTE requirements:

https://www.chooseyourfuture.org/sites/default/files/cte-enhanced-teacher-credentials-overview-2011oct20.pdf

https://www.chooseyourfuture.org/sites/default/files/cte-enhanced-teacher-credentials-recommendations-2011oct20.pdf

Interested applicants can contact:

Mrs. J Maalik Naselli

Assistant Principal

George Westinghouse College Prep

3223 W. Franklin Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60624, GSR#34

jnmaalik@cps.k12.il.us

CHATHAM COMMUNITY ALERT!!!

75^TH STREET TO 87^TH STREET,

STATE STREET TO COTTAGE GROVE.

RESIDENTS BEWARE!! OUR COMMUNITY SERVICE AREA IS BEING HIT BY TEAMS OF THIEVES AND BURGULARS ONCE AGAIN!! BREAKING INTO HOMES AND GARAGES.

PLEASE INFORM YOUR BLOCK CLUB, YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS. STAY ALERT , REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO 911 OR CONTACT THE  6^TH DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-312-745-3610.

THE CHATHAM AVALON PARK COMMUNITY                                                    COUNCIL                 

                           1-866-272-1215

ADDRESSING QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES SINCE 1955

                         WWW.CAPCC.ORG

WWW.CAPCC. ORG

FREE HEALTH & WEALTH FITNESS CHECKUP

SPONSORED BY CHATHAM AVALON PARK   COMMUNITY COUNCIL, WALGREENS CORP. &  WORLD FINANCIAL GROUP                       

             GUEST SPEAKER:  Mr. Armand McCarroll 

·      GET YOUR MONEY STRAIGHT & OUT OF DEBT

·      GET YOUR BUSINESS IN ORDER

·      GET A FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

·      GET A FREE LIFE INSURANCE QUOTE

·      LEARN HOW TO CREATE A WILL, TRUST ETC.

         DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012

         PLACE: WALGREENS COPORATION

                        ( CONFERENCE ROOM)

                       11 EAST 75^TH STREET ( 75^TH & STATE)

                       CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619

          TIME: 6:00PM UNTIL 8:00PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CAPCC OFFICE  AT 1-866-272-1215.

KEITH O TATE, PRESIDENT               MARYELLEN DRAKE, EXEC. VICE

                                       CAPCC

  

CTA Job Opportunity

Part-Time Bus Operator Job Fairs

The Chicago Transit Authority is hosting a series of job fairs for people

interested in Part-Time Bus Operator career opportunities.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the nation’s second largest transit agency,

is currently recruiting candidates for

Part-Time Bus Operators (PTBO).

CTA offers competitive wages, benefits and

solid growth potential. Starting salary is $19.27/hour.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Preferred candidates must:

• Have an exceptional driving record.

• Possess a valid Illinois Class “B” CDL driver’s license or CDL permit

with Knowledge, Passenger and Air Brakes Endorsements.

• Be at least 21 years old.

• Pass all applicable tests relating to this position, including drug and

alcohol testing mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

• Possess excellent customer service skills.

Job seekers are asked to bring with them the following:

• Valid Illinois Class “B” CDL driver’s license or permit

• Court Purpose Motor Vehicle Record (can be obtained at Secretary

of State)                         

Job fair attendees will have the opportunity to speak with

CTA Human Resources personnel about the position and

the benefits package available to PTBOs.

Chicago Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The PTBO job fairs will be held at: •

Monday, July 30, 2012 – Chicago State University, 9501 S. Dr. Martin Luther King

Drive, Chicago, Illinois.

• Tuesday, August 28, 2012 – National Teachers

Academy, 55 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, Illinois.

• Saturday, September 15, 2012 – Kennedy-King

College, 740 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, Illinois.

All jobs fairs will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

12jn034 2

Military veterans are encouraged to attend.

cps_citywide] FW: School Principals & Assistant Principals needed in Chicago, IL (Teachers-Teachers.com)

Welcome to Charter Schools USA (CSUSA)! We are actively seeking to interview and hire highly-qualified and highly-effective School Leaders (Principals and Assistant Principals) for our public charter school locations in Chicago, Illinois:
>
> • Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS)- Loomis Primary Campus (K-2)
> • Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS)- Lloyd Bond (K-6)
> • Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS)- Longwood (3-12)
> • Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS)- Larry Hawkins (7-12)
>
> ======================================================================
>
> Overview:
>
> Founded in 1997, Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the oldest, largest and fastest-growing education management companies in the United States. Recently, AdvancEd awarded CSUSA the first Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) district accreditation for an education management company.
>
> Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) creates and operates high quality schools with an unwavering dedication to student achievement and an unyielding commitment to ethical and sound business practices. Our schools provide a choice for communities, parents, students and professionals that fosters educational excellence in America.
>
> CSUSA operates schools throughout the State of Florida, as well as in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana. CSUSA is the first education management company in the nation to receive the SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement) accreditation seal, meaning that all of its current schools are, and new schools will be accredited.
>
> To learn even more about Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), please visit our website at: http://www.charterschoolsusa.com
>
> ....and please view the following video: http://www.teachers-teachers.com/r?CSUSA_Video
>

cps_citywide] Job Postings from Teachers-Teachers.com

 Turnaround Teacher
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Turnaround Teacher
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Mentor-Resident Coach – AUSL Chicago Teacher Residency
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Turnaround Teacher
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> CPS Principal - National Teachers Academy (260)
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Turnaround Teacher
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Elementary Tutoring Site Coordinator
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Elementary Tutoring Site Coordinator (240)
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Mentor-Resident Coach, AUSL Teacher Residency Program (242)
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Teacher Development Coordinator – Advisory Services (266)
> Academy For Urban School Leadership
> Chicago, IL
>
> Director of School Life (120)
> ChicagoQuest
> Chicago, IL
>
> Site Director - Rockford, IL
> ESA - Illinois Ombudsman Center
> Libertyville, IL
>
> Site Director - Rockford, IL
> ESA - Illinois Ombudsman Center
> Libertyville, IL
>
> Site Director - Rockford, IL
> ESA - Illinois Ombudsman Center
> Libertyville, IL
>

On Special Education, Spurned Teacher Is Vindicated

 

By MICHAEL POWELL

July 6, 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/07/nyregion/state-backs-up-accusation-by-harris-lirtzman-bronx-teacher-on-special-education-gotham.html?_r=1&ref=education

CAPCC Reminder

 

Chatham Avalon Park

Community Council General

Monthly Meeting

Monday, July 9, 2012

Northern Trust Bank

78th & State Street

Chicago, IL 60619

6:30—8:15 p.m.

Please plan to attend.

Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment

Wednesday

July 18, 2012

Location:             South Shore High School (Gym)

                                1955 E. 75^th Street

Date/Time:         July 18, 2012 @ 6:30pm.

Cost:                      FREE –Please Bring Your Tax Bill

Guests:                 the Office of the Cook County Clerk of the

                                Circuit Court and the Office of Cook County

                                Recorder of Deeds will be on site to discuss

Foreclosure and Fraud prevention.

Information:      Enter through Gym entrance near 76^th street.

                                Parking is located on the street and in the lot

on 76^th Street.

Chicago: AKA Teen Esteem Applications (Due 7/22)

Attached is the application for the 2012-2013 Teen Esteem Program. TE is a civic service leadership development and college prep program sponsored by the Monarch Awards Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha's Xi Nu Omega Alumnae Chapter. For information about the program, please visit http://bit.ly/NNWVNX.

Applications must be postmarked by Sunday, July 22, 2012. Applications are only accepted via mail (U.S. Postal Service). Only completed applications will be considered. Girls accepted into the program must pay a $25 fee that will be due at the mandatory TE orientation in August.

While the program is open to all high school girls in the Chicago area, new program participants must be rising freshmen (9th grade) through juniors (11th) (i.e., young ladies who will be seniors during the 2012-13 school year and who were not previously in the program are not eligible to apply.)

If you have questions, please visit the website.

Attachments

• TE Application 2012-13.pdf