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Everett McKinley Dirksen
8601 W. Foster Chicago, IL 60656 Tel: 773-534-1090 Fax: 773-534-1065 |
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- Reported COVID-19 Case (05/15/2021)
- CPS Student Health and Wellness – Mental Health Resource
Over the past year, the pandemic has impacted the mental wellness of many CPS students and their families.
In order to help students and their families access the mental health support they need, the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) has partnered with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and HealthChoice Illinois. Together, their mission is to help make families aware and take advantage of the full range of mental health care and social services.
To learn more about mental health services and all that CPS Student Health and Wellness can offer, please visit cps.edu/cfbu, or call the Healthy CPS hotline at 773.553.KIDS (5437).
In order to help students and their families access the mental health support they need, the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) has partnered with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and HealthChoice Illinois. Together, their mission is to help make families aware and take advantage of the full range of mental health care and social services.
To learn more about mental health services and all that CPS Student Health and Wellness can offer, please visit cps.edu/cfbu, or call the Healthy CPS hotline at 773.553.KIDS (5437).
- Letter from the LSC
- Environmental Notification to Occupants
- Tax Credit Information
- Kindergarten Registration
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- Reported COVID-19 Case (04/14/2021)
- CPS My Voice My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2021
The 2021 My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey is now open. Parents/Guardian have until April 30 to participate in the survey. Considering the current circumstances, the Parent Survey is taking place 100% online this school year. The link is available on the Parent Survey information page.
- CPS Student Health and Wellness Resources
Join Forces with CPS Health and Wellness!
Whether it’s obtaining information about COVID-19, enrolling in Medicaid or SNAP, accessing care, or scheduling an annual physical, CPS Student Health and Wellness is here to help our parents and students understand their healthcare plan and navigate all their family’s healthcare needs.
The CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) has partnered with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and HealthChoice Illinois to help our families take advantage of the full range of health care and social services that you may not be aware of or need help navigating. This includes services such as COVID-19 testing, health risk screenings, vaccinations, health check-ups, prescriptions, transportation to and from doctor visits, and therapy.
We're here to help you stay healthy.
To learn more, visit www.CPS.edu/cfbu, or call the Healthy CPS hotline at 5th Period: 3:00-4:00pm
Whether it’s obtaining information about COVID-19, enrolling in Medicaid or SNAP, accessing care, or scheduling an annual physical, CPS Student Health and Wellness is here to help our parents and students understand their healthcare plan and navigate all their family’s healthcare needs.
The CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) has partnered with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and HealthChoice Illinois to help our families take advantage of the full range of health care and social services that you may not be aware of or need help navigating. This includes services such as COVID-19 testing, health risk screenings, vaccinations, health check-ups, prescriptions, transportation to and from doctor visits, and therapy.
We're here to help you stay healthy.
To learn more, visit www.CPS.edu/cfbu, or call the Healthy CPS hotline at 5th Period: 3:00-4:00pm
- 4th Quarter Announcement
- Reported COVID-19 Case (04/06/2021)
- Apply for Preschool!
- Reported COVID-19 Case (03/17/2021)
- COVID-19 Testing for Students
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- Pandemic EBT
Dear CPS Families,
As part of the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all CPS students are now eligible for food benefits as a result of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). Through P-EBT, eligible school children receive temporary emergency nutrition benefits in the form of funds loaded on an EBT card that can be used like a debit card to purchase food at any grocery store that accepts Link cards.
All CPS students, regardless of income or citizenship status, are eligible for P-EBT. Families will receive P-EBT cards automatically and do not need to complete an application. Each child will receive their own card mailed to their primary address in Aspen. Please ensure your address is up to date in order to receive this benefit.
Cards will be mailed in March and should arrive in an unmarked envelope. Families should keep their P-EBT card because future benefits will continue to be loaded onto the same card.
For additional information on this program, please view the FAQs, call the Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS or complete the Healthy CPS Encounter form.
Estimadas familias de CPS:
Debido a la pandemia del COVID-19, el gobierno federal ha permitido que todos los estudiantes de CPS reciban beneficios de alimentos, bajo el programa de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios por Pandemia (P-EBT). A través del mismo, los estudiantes elegibles reciben temporalmente beneficios de emergencia en forma de fondos que se cargan en una tarjeta EBT, que puede utilizarse como una tarjeta de débito para comprar alimentos en cualquier tienda que acepte tarjetas Link.
Todos los estudiantes de CPS, independientemente de sus ingresos o estado de ciudadanía, califican para el P-EBT. No se requiere presentar una solicitud para recibir la tarjeta, y la misma será enviada por correo a cada estudiante a la dirección principal registrada en Aspen. Asegúrese de que su dirección esté actualizada para poder recibir este beneficio.
La tarjeta se enviará durante marzo en un sobre sin marcar. Las familias deben guardarla, ya que se seguirá cargando los futuros fondos en la misma tarjeta.
Para obtener información adicional sobre este programa, lea estas preguntas frecuentes, llame a la línea directa de Healthy CPS al 773-553-KIDS, o complete este formulario de Healthy CPS para solicitar asistencia.
As part of the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all CPS students are now eligible for food benefits as a result of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). Through P-EBT, eligible school children receive temporary emergency nutrition benefits in the form of funds loaded on an EBT card that can be used like a debit card to purchase food at any grocery store that accepts Link cards.
All CPS students, regardless of income or citizenship status, are eligible for P-EBT. Families will receive P-EBT cards automatically and do not need to complete an application. Each child will receive their own card mailed to their primary address in Aspen. Please ensure your address is up to date in order to receive this benefit.
Cards will be mailed in March and should arrive in an unmarked envelope. Families should keep their P-EBT card because future benefits will continue to be loaded onto the same card.
For additional information on this program, please view the FAQs, call the Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS or complete the Healthy CPS Encounter form.
Estimadas familias de CPS:
Debido a la pandemia del COVID-19, el gobierno federal ha permitido que todos los estudiantes de CPS reciban beneficios de alimentos, bajo el programa de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios por Pandemia (P-EBT). A través del mismo, los estudiantes elegibles reciben temporalmente beneficios de emergencia en forma de fondos que se cargan en una tarjeta EBT, que puede utilizarse como una tarjeta de débito para comprar alimentos en cualquier tienda que acepte tarjetas Link.
Todos los estudiantes de CPS, independientemente de sus ingresos o estado de ciudadanía, califican para el P-EBT. No se requiere presentar una solicitud para recibir la tarjeta, y la misma será enviada por correo a cada estudiante a la dirección principal registrada en Aspen. Asegúrese de que su dirección esté actualizada para poder recibir este beneficio.
La tarjeta se enviará durante marzo en un sobre sin marcar. Las familias deben guardarla, ya que se seguirá cargando los futuros fondos en la misma tarjeta.
Para obtener información adicional sobre este programa, lea estas preguntas frecuentes, llame a la línea directa de Healthy CPS al 773-553-KIDS, o complete este formulario de Healthy CPS para solicitar asistencia.
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- 5th & 8 Grade Parents:
From your School Nurse
Dear 5th Grade Parents:
In order to enter 6th grade your child is required by Illinois State Law to submit a current Certificate of Health (or physical). Students must show proof of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccinations that are given at age 11. Students that are now 11 years old may begin submitting these forms now. They can either be fax directly from your doctor's office to 773-534-1065, scanned or take a picture of both sides and emailed to gkelley@cps.edu, or you can drop them off at the school between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm. Please reach out to Genevieve Kelley, our school nurse at gkelley@cps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dear 8th Grade Parents:
In order to enter 9th grade your child is required by Illinois State Law to submit a current Certificate of Health (or physical). Students can begin submitting forms now. We like to begin the process now before they enter high school. They can either be fax directly from your doctor's office to 773-534-1065, scanned or take a picture of both sides and emailed to gkelley@cps.edu, or you can drop them off at the school between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm. Please reach out to Genevieve Kelley, our school nurse at gkelley@cps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dear 5th Grade Parents:
In order to enter 6th grade your child is required by Illinois State Law to submit a current Certificate of Health (or physical). Students must show proof of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccinations that are given at age 11. Students that are now 11 years old may begin submitting these forms now. They can either be fax directly from your doctor's office to 773-534-1065, scanned or take a picture of both sides and emailed to gkelley@cps.edu, or you can drop them off at the school between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm. Please reach out to Genevieve Kelley, our school nurse at gkelley@cps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dear 8th Grade Parents:
In order to enter 9th grade your child is required by Illinois State Law to submit a current Certificate of Health (or physical). Students can begin submitting forms now. We like to begin the process now before they enter high school. They can either be fax directly from your doctor's office to 773-534-1065, scanned or take a picture of both sides and emailed to gkelley@cps.edu, or you can drop them off at the school between the hours of 9 am and 2 pm. Please reach out to Genevieve Kelley, our school nurse at gkelley@cps.edu with any questions or concerns.
- Office of Student Protections and Title IX
Let’s talk cyberbullying and sexual harassment. When a comment or personal information about a student’s gender, sexual orientation or sexual activity is shared online, say something!
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