Congress Park Dolphin Newsletter
4.25.25
CP NEWS
Important - Registration for the 2025-26 School Year
This is a reminder that online registration must be completed for ALL returning students. If you know at this time that your child will not be attending Congress Park next year, please email the office at cp-office@dist102.k12.il.us.
Enrollment involves going online to fill out and update the required information for your student. Please be sure to verify that all information is correct - i.e. addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, etc.
This process can be completed via your computer, tablet/iPad, or similar. Please note - you cannot complete online registration on a cell phone or through the PowerSchool App.
If you have multiple students, you must enroll each student separately.
You, as the parent/guardian of your child, should be listed as the first emergency contact.
If you lease a property or reside with someone within D102 boundaries, we request that you submit an updated lease or the Residency Affidavits each year.
If your address has changed from what we have on file, you must provide new residency documents. You can upload new residency documentation as a part of this online registration, or drop off those documents at your child's school of attendance.
Residency information may be requested from returning families after the online registration has been submitted.
Your student's enrollment is not confirmed until you have completed all steps and provided the required paperwork.
Artist-in-Residence
Aartista en residencia
Natasha Lewis
Artista de fibra
Estamos emocionados de tener a la talentosa Natasha Lewis aquí en Congress Park trabajando con todos nuestros estudiantes los días 28 y 29 de abril. Natasha y nuestros estudiantes crearán una pieza colaborativa a nivel escolar para nuestra escuela. Ella utilizará la técnica del fieltro húmedo con los estudiantes. También trabajará con los de sexto grado para crear su Proyecto Legacy. Ha trabajado con muchas escuelas y grupos para crear piezas increíbles. Puede encontrar más información sobre Natasha y su trabajo a continuación.
¡BIENVENIDA Natacha!
Vea ejemplos de sus proyectos aquí:
https://www.natashalehrerlewis.com/artist-in-residence-projects
Art Show

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, students from Congress Park (and all 102 schools) will have their artwork on display as part of the West Suburban Consortium for Academic Excellence (WSCAE) 9th Annual Student Art Expo. This free event takes place at Cheney Mansion (220 N. Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL) and is open from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Five hundred pieces of artwork created by local elementary and middle school students from 56 schools in 15 school districts will be on display. A number of local professional artists from the surrounding communities will be on hand to view the student artwork and provide feedback. Please plan to stop by, create, and support our student artists! For more information, visit wscaeartist.weebly.com.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbC7Cyl-bQxGZEWE5A0ofEW7eVM9yUz1/view?usp=sharing
Summer School
REMINDERS
Attendance
If your child will be absent from school, please contact cpattendance@dist102.k12.il.us. This is a quick and easy way to communicate with the health office about your child's absence.
Congress Park Parent Calendar
Congress Park activities can be found on the District website, or parents can subscribe to our Parent Google Calendar. Follow the link to subscribe. Congress Park Parent Google Calendar
Commercial Lunches
As outlined in our Parent Handbook, we kindly ask that commercial lunches, such as McDonald’s, not be brought in during the school day. If a lunch of this type is dropped off, your child will enjoy it in the office. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy and consistent environment for all our students.
UPCOMING DATES
5/1 - 3rd Grade Field Trip - Shedd Aquarium
5/2 - Chorus Field Trip - LT
5/5 - 6th Grade Park Jr. High Tour
5/5 - Caring Kids Club
5/9 - Green Team Field Trip - Fullersburg Woods
5/15 - Student Council Bowling Field Trip
5/15 - Board of Ed. Meeting
5/20 - PTO Meeting
5/23 - 6th Grade Zoo Field Trip
5/26 - No School - Memorial Day
5/30 - 4th Grade Field Trip - Wendella Boat Tour
6/3 - Field Day
5/6 - 6th Grade Breakfast
5/6 - Last Student Day - 11:20 Dismissal
5/6 - 6th Grade Party
From our Congress Park PTO
PTO Board Positions Open for 2025-26




Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week


DISTRICT/COMMUNITY EVENTS
PIMA Lou Malnati's Fundraiser
LTHS Choir Camp
