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Click here to visit the CPS Parent Portal
**Bussing will begin on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 **Park District bussing will begin on Monday, September 19, 2011
Please write the name of the school where your child catches the bus at the top of the 2011-2012 bus application form. This information is needed to input each application into the system and will save the Decatur staff countless hours.
School buses regularly leave school grounds at 2:30 p.m. Your child's bus driver will need to inform you of your bus drop-off time. If there is an emergency or other situation and your child will not ride the school bus in the afternoon, you must send/fax a note to the office before noon. Telephone requests to keep your child off the afternoon bus will not be accepted. Appropriate behavior is critical to bus service. Children who are discipline problems on the bus can be removed from the bus. Children must remain in their seat at all times and be respectful of each other and the driver. No food, drink, cell phones, video games, balls, etc.are allowed. Park District Drop-Off requests will be reviewed by the CPS Bureau of Student Transportation. The Bureau of Student Transportation will authorize who and when park district bussing will begin which is typically late September. To qualify for bussing, you must live more than 1.5 miles and no more than 6 miles from Decatur Classical School. This is determined by the Chicago Board of Education. If you have questions about bussing, please contact Mrs. Jockl in the main office at 773.534.2200. Bus Company: Illinois Central School Bus @ 847-674-6777 PARENTS: You MUST send a note to school if you are planning on picking up your child who normally rides the bus. Without written instructions, we will be putting your child on the bus. Thank you! The Decatur Classical Yahoo group is an informal network for parents to discuss and share information. In order to keep non-Decatur related info and spam from coming through, you will need to request a membership from the moderator. *THIS SITE HAS LIMITED ITS MEMBERSHIP TO CURRENT DECATUR FAMILIES ONLY* Please put your child's name and grade in your request email so we don't inadvertently block your entry. This yahoo group is not a school sponsored site, it's as informal as a school-yard chat! Recommendations for extra-curricular activities, questions regarding all things kid related and other fun topics are open to discussion. However, information regarding the school is frequently passed via the yahoo group by the LSC and the PTA. If you aren't a part of our group, you are missing out. Join Now! Click here to visit the Decatur Yahoo Group
Orders are being taken for the "Decatur Rocks" bling t-shirt through November 30, 2011. Please return completed order form along with payment to school. Cash, check, and major credit cards are accepted. If paying by credit card, please print out and complete the credit card form and attach to your order. Checks can be made payable to: Decatur Classical PTA. Available in fitted sizing and relax fit sizing. Price: $27.00 fitted for child/adult/$30.00 relax fit for child/adult
Questions? Contact Cathy Rockey
Click the following link to access the Decatur's Sports Wear site: www.freewebs.com/decatursportswear
If you wish to download the list of volunteer opportunities, please click on the link below.
LIBRARY SUPPORT
Volunteer opportunities: Library Helpers.
SCHOOL PLAY
Volunteer opportunities: Set Design, Costumes, Make-up, Dressers, Stage Hands, Admissions, Program Design and more.
FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES
BOOK SWAP
The book swap is an opportunity for students to bring in grade appropriate used books and swap them with their classmates. This event takes place during the school day, approximately 5 times a year.
Volunteer opportunities: Classroom Pick Up of Books, Set Up, Swap Attendants.
PTA Volunteering Opportunities
ROUND UP
This Rodeo-themed event is our PTA’s annual membership drive. It is the perfect opportunity to join the PTA and catch up with friends new and old. There are numerous fun-filled activities, such as face painting, tattoos, games, square dancing, and a campfire sing along. The party is held outdoors on the playground. Admission is free with your paid PTA membership.
Volunteer opportunities: Decorations/ Set Up, Food Service, Admissions, Face Painting, Game Stations, Contest Judges, Clean Up.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The annual Decatur Halloween Party is a costume party full of horrific fun, food, games, and lots of trick-or-treating.
Volunteer opportunities: Decorations/ Set Up, Food Service, Admissions, Game Stations, Clean Up.
JOG-A-THON
The Jog-A-Thon is Decatur’s second largest fundraising event. The students, teachers and staff, run laps to raise money for the school. Money is raised through pledges and sponsorships. Your child raises money by asking family, friends and/or neighbors to sponsor them with a per-lap pledge or flat donation. Family and corporate sponsorships also contribute to the fundraising effort. For a flat fee, a sponsor’s name, message to their child or business logo will be prominently displayed on the back of the Jog-A-Thon t-shirt. Each participating student receives a specially designed Jog-A-Thon t-shirt. The kids love to wear them on gym and field trip days. And they especially love to see their names on the back!
Volunteer opportunities: Corporate Sponsor Solicitation; T-Shirt Design, Production and Distribution; Lap Counters; Hydration Team; Snack Table; Runners; Prize Distribution.
SPRING FUNDRAISER
This is the number one fundraising event of the year. The money raised at this adult-only event allows the PTA to fund social events and activities, as well as teacher needs and capital improvements. Proceeds from previous Spring Fundraisers have gone toward school improvements such as the Science Lab, the Computer Lab, solar shades, and interactive Smartboards for every classroom, to name a few. Volunteer opportunities: Raffle Ticket Sales, Decorations, Donation Solicitation, Room Basket Collection, and Class Art Project Direction, Set Up, Working the Event, Check Out, Clean Up
SPRING FLING/ALL SCHOOL PICNIC
This year-end carnival is a free all-school event held to celebrate the student’s hard work during the past school year. The day begins with a fun-filled morning and picnic in neighboring Lerner Park. The festivities continue in the afternoon on school grounds with carnival games, obstacle courses, and even a dunk tank to help the kids blow off some spring fever steam!
Volunteer opportunities: Refreshments, Chaperoning, Game Stations
TASTE OF DECATUR
This Ravinia-style evening event is a celebration of Decatur’s diverse community. Families contribute to this potluck-style dinner with dishes that reflect their ethnic background or interests. Diners also get to enjoy a concert given by the Chicago Children’s Choir featuring our very own talented Decatur students! Donations of disposable plates, napkins, utensils, and beverages are encouraged. Volunteer opportunities: Set Up, Clean Up.
BARNES & NOBLE - DECATUR PERFORMS
See Decatur students and teachers shine! This event is hosted by Barnes & Noble on Touhy. Anyone wishing to perform may do so on the Children’s Stage in the Kids Section of the store. Treats are provided. Vouchers are passed out both at school and at the event to use at check out. A portion of all sales from vouchers turned in goes to Decatur. It’s a great way to get some shopping done and support the school. Volunteer opportunities: Performance Scheduling, Performing, Voucher Distribution, Sign-in Coordinator, Baked Goods Donor.
FOUNDER'S DAY
This is a celebration of the founding of Parent Teacher Associations in America. The PTA hosts a buffet lunch to honor all those who came before us. You will be asked to bring a dish to share or make a monetary contribution to help cover purchased entrees. Performances by the Kindergarten class and the Decatur Chicago Children’s Choir make this an event to remember! Volunteer opportunities: Classroom Help (watch a classroom while the teachers eat), Set Up/Decorations, Clean Up
COMMUNIQUE
The Communique is Decatur’s newsletter. This parent-run publication is a great resource and a fun way to keep up with all of the wonderful things going on at school. Volunteer opportunities: Writers, Editors, Page Layout, Collaters
REFLECTIONS CONTEST
The PTA Reflections Contest is a national competition sponsored by the PTA. Every year a different theme is given to the students who then create projects reflecting their interpretation of the theme. Projects can take the form of original music, art, photography, film, poetry or essay. Judges pick a designated number of winners from each category who then advance to the regional level. All entries are given a participation ribbon. Winners are invited to a special banquet held for all of the regional winners. The 2011-2012 theme is "Diversity Means..." Volunteer opportunities: Judges, Project Collection
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
The Decatur PTA supplies parent volunteers to support our school photo day. The photography studio supplies combs for all the students and mirrors are available for last minute primping.
Volunteer opportunities: Picture Day Helpers
GARDEN CLUB
We have the Garden Club to thank for keeping Decatur’s grounds beautiful. Volunteer opportunities: Weeders, Planters, General Maintenance
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
books for our library and classrooms. Scholastic provides books and small items to sell to our community with a percentage of sales going toward book credit for our school. Scholastic credits can also be used to buy other useful classroom items from area rugs to classroom shelving. The book fair is a week-long event that takes place at school. Volunteer opportunities: Set Up, Staffing.
REPORT CARD PICK UP
During the two extremely hectic report card pick-up days, the PTA assists the teachers and staff by providing lunch. Volunteer opportunities: Pick Up Lunch, Set Up, Clean Up
SCIENCE NIGHT
This is a special night of fun for the primary grades (K-3). Hands on science “stations” are set up throughout the school and run by upper grade students and parents. This is a great evening that makes science fun and interesting for all. Volunteer opportunities: Experiment Leader
SPORTSWEAR
The PTA sells sportswear items including the clothes students must wear on gym days. T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, and other Decatur items are available at several times throughout the year. Order forms may also be found on the Decatur website. Volunteer opportunities: Staff School Sale Events, Distribution, Order Collection.
GRANTS
There is money out there to be had. The key is to find it and win it! We need people with strong research and writing skills to find and apply for grants to help fund projects and improvements throughout the school. Volunteer opportunities: Researchers, Writers
ROOM REP
LSC Volunteering Opportunities Committees include:
*Subcommittees are formed yearly for these standing LSC Committees. CPS Volunteer Application
These are some Links we recommend you and/or your children to visit!
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"DECATUR ROCKS" BLING T-SHIRT DESIGN!
Check out the Decatur sportswear page for the latest styles and ordering information. We offer something for everyone! From sweatpants to tie-dye t-shirts, shorts to ringer tee's, you are sure to find your style for the whole family. Decatur-wear is recommended on gym days and field trip days, so be sure to stock up. If you have further questions, please contact our sportswear coordinators – 
Decatur Classical School believes that we have found the perfect equation for success! Supportive teachers/staff PLUS parental involvement EQUAL a highly successful learning environment. There are many great ways to get involved at Decatur whether you have just a few hours in the evening or can spend a day with us at school. Look here for the many ways you can get involved, as well as the multitude of flyers and emails that come to you directly during the school year. 
The school play involves each and every student at Decatur and requires a small army of volunteers. The school play is held in May at Mather High School Auditorium over two evenings and is another great opportunity to support Decatur and your child – plus it’s a lot of fun
Decatur students take many field trips throughout the school year. Parents are asked to volunteer their time to assist teachers on field trips to ensure the safety of all our students. Field Trip Chaperones are chosen on a first come first serve basis after the field trip forms are distributed. All forms have a section to volunteer on the bottom of the form. Field trip forms are sent out a couple of weeks prior to the actual date of the field trip to ensure that working parents are given the opportunity to take time off of work if they choose. Field trip dates are also on the school calendar sent out at the beginning of each month. 
The Scholastic Book Fair happens twice yearly and helps support the purchase of new 
Room Reps are the link between the parents and the classroom. The Room Rep will help with classroom organization on things such as holiday parties, class gifts, Spring Fundraiser activities such as financial collection and leadership for Room Baskets and Room Art Projects, etc. This position requires that you occasionally create flyers, collect classroom funds for the PTA, help in the classroom and make phone calls/email parents. 
To join an existing LSC Committee, please contact: 
Persons volunteering in the school for more than 5 hours must fill out a CPS Volunteer Application to be kept on file with the school. The procedure includes a background check and a TB test. 
