Thank you, Chicago International Charter Schools for this amazing feature on CICS West Belden parent, Ms. Miranda! “If families are looking for a small, community school that focuses on the student, and their well-being, nurtures creativity and individuality, and supports culture, diversity, and growth- well then, West Belden is the best kept secret.” Read the full article here: bit.ly/WB_MsMiranda
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to our AMAZING Assistant Principals Ms. Simons and Ms. Sowa! The way you show up every day for our students with dedication, leadership and love is truly incredible. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for the hard work and care our Distinctive paraprofessionals bring to our campuses every day. They provide incredible support to our students and we couldn't do this work without them. Thank you, paraprofessionals!
Wishing our students and staff a wonderful Spring Break! We are so proud of how hard everyone has been working all school year and we hope you are able to take some time to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. We can't wait to see you all again on April 10th!
Our April 2023 Community Newsletter is Live! Check it out here: https://www.cicswestbelden.org/o/cics-west-belden/article/1059156
Happy Thursday, WB! We're excited to share a highlight from Chicago International Charter School's interview with Sara Miranda! When asked the question, “Why should families choose CICS?”, she responded, “It’s simple, really. If families are looking for a small, community school that focuses on the student, and their well-being, nurtures creativity and individuality, and supports culture, diversity, and growth – well then, West Belden is the best kept secret.”
Check it out here, bit.ly/WB_SaraM_ParentPerspective and let us know if you'd like to share your WB story!
NOW ENROLLING! At CICS West Belden, we are 100% learner focused. We take into account every student’s individual learning needs and use them to tailor our curriculum. We make sure every child has the support to grow into a life long learner. Learn more about personalized learning and apply today at cicswestbelden.org!
Happy SEL Day! SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning, at CICS West Belden we build in time every day for our students to practice SEL. Students learn skills to help them understand, manage, and communicate their emotions. Thank you to our partners @MoveThisWorld for their amazing SEL curriculum!
“Distinctive Schools social workers are so important in our communities. Each day they bring hope, safety, and a sense of belonging for our students and their families. School social workers meet students in their toughest times and support them in connecting to their best selves; they provide students with the support to thrive in school and in their lives. We are so proud of who our clinicians are and the incredible work they do every day!” – Michele Lansing, LCSW, Network Director of Clinical Services for Distinctive Schools shared. Read more about our amazing social workers and social work interns here! bit.ly/DSSchoolSocialWork
This week is National School Social Work Week! Our school social workers do an incredible job supporting the mental and emotional health of our students. We are so grateful for all the care and expertise they bring to our buildings. Thank you to our school social worker Maria Adducci!
Hello West Belden Families! Our March 2023 Community Newsletter is live! Check it out here:
https://www.cicswestbelden.org/o/cics-west-belden/article/1025169
We're having a great week at WB!
Here are March school breakfast and lunch menus!
Reminder: Our campus will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
Happy Valentines Day from the WB Bulldogs! ❤️
Happy Valentine's Day from Distinctive Schools! We hope you have a lovely day!
This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week! We encourage our students to practice kindness all year round, but this week is a great time to reflect on all the ways we can care for each other. What are some ways you will show kindness this week?
Let's take a minute to celebrate our 5th and 6th grade basketball teams! Our girls had an amazing season and our boys were UNDEFEATED! Let's go Bulldogs! 🐾🏀
Kindergarten is had a blast learning with shapes last week! 🟥🔹🟣 🟩 🔶🔻
This week is National School Counseling Week! Thank you so much to our amazing counselor, Jerry Taylor for going above and beyond to support our students. We appreciate you!
