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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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Important Announcements
- Letter from the LSC
- LSC Agenda- 05/26/21
Technology Requests
Have issues with Tech? Email:dirksentechrequests@cps.edu.
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News & Announcements
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- COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Back-to-School Bash
- Food Distribution Update
- CPS Virtual Academy
- Important Information about COVID-19 Vaccinations from the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness
CPS is working to support students, parents, and families with accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine:
● Schedule your student’s COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible and their annual wellness checkup to ensure they have all required immunizations.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines or to schedule an appointment, visit our resource page – COVID-19 Vaccination. To learn more about all services that the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness can offer, please visit cps.edu/cfbu or call the Healthy CPS hotline at 773.553.KIDS (5437).
Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine:
- The COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your community against COVID-19.
- The vaccine teaches our immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19.
- The Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J vaccines have all been proven to be effective at preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19. As we start to look to the 2021-2022 school year, it’s important to keep in mind that all students will either be fully remote or back to classroom learning five days a week. Here are some things to keep in mind and on the calendar if your student is returning to classroom learning in the fall:
● Schedule your student’s COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible and their annual wellness checkup to ensure they have all required immunizations.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines or to schedule an appointment, visit our resource page – COVID-19 Vaccination. To learn more about all services that the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness can offer, please visit cps.edu/cfbu or call the Healthy CPS hotline at 773.553.KIDS (5437).
- District’s Commitment to Pre-K Paying Off at Dirksen Elementary
Click here to read an article about the Dirksen Pre-K program!
- 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
| Dirksen Enrollment Packet |
- 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
- Apply for Preschool!
- 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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