Welcome to Smyser School- A CPS Autonomous Management Performance School.  Thank You to our 2011 Walk-A-Thon Sponsors for their Generous Support! Annetti’s Pizzeria; Celli's; Fantastic Lettering; Koso Construction; The Kusar Family; LaVilla; Ms. Arquilla & Friends; Northshore Meats and Deli; Our Local Electrician; Payaso "Mil Caritas"; Preston's Flowers & Gifts; Professional Dustbusters; Revive Wellness Club; River Grove Moose Lodge; Scott Neil Agency-State Farm; Security Shop; Six Penny; State Farm Insurance; Smyser Music Boosters: The Travlos Family; Wilkin Insulation; Special Thanks to our Smyser PTO for Sponsoring this Wonderful Event and Supporting our Great School!
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ANNUAL WALK-A-THON- May 25th!
Sponsors and Volunteers still needed. Please, join us for a special PTO meeting on Wednesday, May 2nd at 6 pm in cafeteria.
Looking for Smyser Walk-A-Thon Sponsors!
For nearly 80 years, Washington D. Smyser Accelerated School has educated thousands of children and has been an anchor for generations of families in the Portage Park community. Smyser School's mission is to provide high quality educational services to all children within our community. As a CPS Level 1 Performance School, we are proud of our success and accomplishments.
Internet Safety Workshop for Parents
Information was distributed during report card pick-up. This is a free workshop for parents on a very important topic. Please feel free to attend any of the three sessions offered on Monday April 23rd. We hope to see you there!
Parents- Complete your parent surveys today!
Parents and guardians of CPS students are invited and encouraged to take a survey about their child’s school. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.
Updates from CEO Brizard on the Full School Day.
In an effort to more fully engage parents throughout the District, I intend to update you regularly through letters like this one to better inform you on issues that directly impact your child’s education and school community. In addition to monthly parent tele-townhalls, a new parent-focused newsletter, and continued listening tours with parents throughout the city, I hope these letters and other efforts will provide greater insight into the priorities and investments we are making to improve the quality of instruction and academic achievement of every student.
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Smyser 8th Grade Parent and Student Information 2011-2012
Summer 2012 Programming and Jobs
Selective Prep Information
CPS Family Benefits Unit
CPS Academic Calendar & Smyser Welcome Letters 2011-2012
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It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I welcome you back for the 2011-12 school year. The start of each academic year, is a perfect opportunity to reaffirm high expectations and goals for making this a dynamic and wonderful year.  As always, Smyser School strives to provide high quality educational services to all children through a variety of programs.  As tests scores continue to rise, it is essential for students, parents, administrators, teachers, staff, and community members to continue working together to bring resources, opportunities, and innovative programming to our wonderful school. Through synergy, everything is possible. My focus for the year is simple “Accountability, Innovation, Differenttiation, and Impact”.  I thank you for your hard work.  Let’s keep the momentum moving forward.




5-8th Grade Boys/Girls Qualifying Track Meet
Date: 5/21/2012
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
8th Grade High School Investigation Day (HSI)
Date: 5/22/2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Von Steuben (773) 534-5100 4355 Linder
Progress Reports Distributed
Date: 5/23/2012
8th Grade CPS High School Investigation Day (HSI)
Date: 5/24/2012
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Chicago Academy High School (773) 534-0146 3400 N. Austin
8th Grade CPS High School Investigation Day (HSI)
Date: 5/24/2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Taft High School (773) 534-1000 6545 W. Hurlbut







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