ESL Grant Update
How exciting! After two rounds of ESL grants, we’re celebrating a significant milestone of 10 teachers and staff members starting or completing their journey toward ESL accreditation. If you weren’t aware, we are supporting McCutcheon Elementary School staff with development grants toward their ESL (English as a Second Language) endorsement.
According to CPS’s website, for over 50% of McCutcheon’s students, English isn’t their primary language. As you can imagine, this creates a uniquely beautiful teaching environment where gaining ESL training will provide additional support to see all students and teachers thrive.
Consider supporting Friends of McCutcheon today as we work to see all students, teachers, and staff thrive. With your support, we are changing lives. Let’s keep it going!
How exciting! After two rounds of ESL grants, we’re celebrating a significant milestone of 10 teachers and staff members starting or completing their journey toward ESL accreditation. If you weren’t aware, we are supporting McCutcheon Elementary School staff with development grants toward their ESL (English as a Second Language) endorsement.
According to CPS’s website, for over 50% of McCutcheon’s students, English isn’t their primary language. As you can imagine, this creates a uniquely beautiful teaching environment where gaining ESL training will provide additional support to see all students and teachers thrive.
Consider supporting Friends of McCutcheon today as we work to see all students, teachers, and staff thrive. With your support, we are changing lives. Let’s keep it going!
McCutcheon Elementary School
Branch Building PLAYGROUND PROJECT
Welcome! We are so excited you are here! And my oh my, do we have some exciting news.
After months of conversations with the McCutcheon administration and staff, the Ainslie Winmore block club, McCutcheon families, architects, and local and state government officials, we're thrilled to share the renderings for a new playground at the McCutcheon Branch Building. GO HERE or CLICK PLAYGROUND ABOVE TO LEARN MORE. McCutcheon Elementary School is home to one of Chicago's most diverse student bodies. Staff and teachers serve students of all levels and abilities, preparing them to be successful members of society. When visitors come to classrooms, they are struck by the level of warmth, care, and community. Students are fully engaged in their learning. Academic excellence is the expectation for all. McCutcheon Elementary School strives to be the hub of the community and a place where all are welcome. Unfortunately the facilities, especially outdoor space, don't represent and support the wonderfully unique population. McCutcheon Elementary School is only one of four Chicago Public Schools WITHOUT a gym and the middle school's only play area is a busted rectangle of pavement behind a chainlink fence. We desire to revitalize this space to support the diverse population of kids in transitional housing situations, diverse learners with unique needs, and the STEAM program that was launched in this school. The students, especially those with special needs, do not have a safe place to play. We intend to fix this. |
The picture above is the current play area.
Click on Playground in the menu or here to learn how together we can support this school. |
Recent News
In an ever-evolving educational landscape, the importance of effective language instruction cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, Friends of McCutcheon (FoMc) is pleased to announce an exciting new initiative for the dedicated educators of McCutcheon Elementary School, the English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Development Grant.
At FoMc, we understand the vital role that teachers play in shaping the futures of their students. We believe that investing in the professional development of our educators directly translates into the success and growth of our students. With this in mind, our ESL Teach Development Grant will provide a transformative opportunity for teachers who are committed to furthering their expertise in teaching English as a Second Language.
This grant is more than just financial assistance; it's a testament to our commitment to the fostering of a vibrant and inclusive learning environment at McCutcheon.
At FoMc, we understand the vital role that teachers play in shaping the futures of their students. We believe that investing in the professional development of our educators directly translates into the success and growth of our students. With this in mind, our ESL Teach Development Grant will provide a transformative opportunity for teachers who are committed to furthering their expertise in teaching English as a Second Language.
This grant is more than just financial assistance; it's a testament to our commitment to the fostering of a vibrant and inclusive learning environment at McCutcheon.
About McCutcheon Elementary
McCutcheon Elementary School in Uptown Chicago is a place that students call home, where students grow not only as scholars but as individuals. The staff prepare students to be successful members of society as a diverse community comprised of 15.5% Asian, 44.0% Black, 26.9% Hispanic, 9.1% White, and 4.5% Other and unique needs including 90.9% low income, 36.9% diverse learners, 48.5% limited English, and 9.7% mobility rate.
Despite the challenges faced by our community, students come ready to learn. When visitors come to classrooms, they are struck by the level of warmth, care and community. This allows each student to be fully engaged in their learning as academic excellence is the expectation for all. McCutcheon Elementary School strives to be the hub of the community and a place where all are welcome.
Despite the challenges faced by our community, students come ready to learn. When visitors come to classrooms, they are struck by the level of warmth, care and community. This allows each student to be fully engaged in their learning as academic excellence is the expectation for all. McCutcheon Elementary School strives to be the hub of the community and a place where all are welcome.
Consider Supporting Today
To start your support today, click the Support Today button below or in the menu to find all of the easy ways you can support McCutcheon Elementary through your generosity.