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Posts in category "school"

Packing back-to-school lunches -- Chicago style

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Even though the official first day of school is still weeks away for my kids, back-to-school preparations are in full swing at our house. Haircuts? Check. New shoes? Check. Backpacks? Lunch bags? New school supplies? Check. Check. Check. This time of year, I am always trying to organize and simplify because I know how busy... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
August 13, 2010 at 10:15 pm
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Illinois House approves 4-day school week

“Excuse me. If my school moves to a 4-day week, what am I supposed to do while my parents are at work?” Yesterday, the Illinois House approved a bill that would create a 4-day school week for many Illinois schools. The bill was passed by an 81-21 vote. What the heck are these people thinking... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
March 23, 2010 at 1:09 pm
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Guest Post: Is you child ready for preschool?

Today, I am pleased to have Carolyn Stolper Friedman, a Chicago mom and the Executive Director of Smart Love Preschool as a guest author on Wee Windy City. This is the time of year when many Chicago-area parents are making important decisions about how and where to kick off their child’s education. As many of... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
January 14, 2010 at 7:25 pm
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Guest post: Is your child's school making the grade?

Periodically, Wee Windy City features a guest post from another parent or organization that has an interesting perspective to share on raising kids in Chicago. Today’s guest post was written by The Illinois Parent Information Resource Center, an initiative of the Center for Community Arts Partnerships (CCAP) at Columbia College Chicago. It is funded by... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 4, 2009 at 9:30 pm
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